Sustainable Sites Initiative
Workshop June 19th

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When: June 19th Friday 8:30 am – 3:00 pm
Where: Americas Plaza, 2nd floor ball room 2311 Canal Street, Houston, TX 77003 - map and directions
Cost:$65.00 per pp for OHBA members, USGBC members, ASLA members and their guests. All others $95.00 pp. A delicious Organic lunch, refreshments and hand-outs provided

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Folks, there is a new era emerging and it’s emerging strong. Sustainable philosophy, Organics, LEED building standards are all becoming dominant in the marketplace. In order for all of us to be prepared, to prosper and to help humanity have healthy, happier growth; OHBA, Texas AgriLife Extension, SeaGrant, USGBC-Houston & the Houston chapter of ASLA have all joined forces to provide this monumental workshop.

This workshop, with national regarded experts will explain the Sustainable Site Initiative (SSI) and the Sustainable Philosophy that is strongly influencing the thinking of major decision makers everywhere. You will also learn how this ties into LEED.

The Sustainable Site Initiative (SSI) is emerging as the standard on sustainable development and green management practices for landscapes of all types, including public, commercial and residential. The SSI will likely become part of the US Green Building Council’s LEED rating system. Learn about SSI, the huge opportunities it will provide and how your business or organization can position itself as an early adopter reaping the greatest benefits while bringing more value to your services.

Agenda and Speakers

8:30 am —9:00 am …………………..Registration with light refreshments served
9:00 am —10:30 am ………………...LEED Landscaping Standards, the future is here!!
	Dr. Mark Simmons will explain what the Sustainable Site Initiative is and how it is likely to become the landscaping standard for LEED. The importance of SSI cannot be overemphasized for those businesses and organizations looking to participate and profit in the LEED program in the future. Mark Simmons, Ph. D. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center University of Texas at Austin Landscape Restoration Program
10:30 am—10:45am …………………Break with light refreshments served
10:45 am—11:15 am ………………..City of Houston building codes
	Mr. Steve Stelzer will discuss the city of Houston's commitment to LEED Building and Landscape construction standards. Learn how your business or organization can benefit form the City of Houston ’ s commitment to Sustainability Mr. Steve Stelzer AIA, LEED AP City of Houston Program Director for the Code Enforcement Green Building Resource Center
11:00 am —12:30 pm………………..What is Sustainability? What are its components?
	Mr. Nirmul will discuss the importance of sustainability, its components and how landscapes are but one critical part of a sustainable community. Sustainability is more than just meeting a set of benchmarks, it is a business’ s or organization ’ s bond with society, the environment, and the economy. Mr. Devesh Nirmul CSDP, LEED AP Miami-Dade County Program Manager, Office of Sustainability
12:30 pm—1:30 pm ………………...Organic Lunch
1:30 pm — 2:30 pm …………………Open Panel Discussion with the Experts

Cost: $65.00 per pp for OHBA members, USGBC members, ASLA members and their guests. All others $95.00 pp. Superb Organic lunch, refreshments and hand-outs provided

Great education, delicious dinner, networking w/ colleagues.  REGISTER HERE!

Thank you! OHBA

OHBA, a committee of Urban Harvest is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the education & improvement of the landscape industry in the metro Houston area.