APRIL 23, 2015

DENVER, COLORADO

PROGRAM GUIDE

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LETTER FROM THE CHAIR

Greetings!
On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the U.S. Green Building Council Colorado
Chapter (USGBC CO), welcome to Rocky Mountain Green 2015. Now in its eighth year,
Rocky Mountain Green is a regional draw and the premier local educational event and
expo for those working on high performance projects in the green building industry.
We value quality education so highly that it is one of the three pillars of the USGBC CO
Mission; Inspire, Educate and Connect.
This years conference presents topics and debates that will inspire attendees into action
through one of our four learning tracks:

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Energy
Case Studies
Program and Process Updates
Commercial Real Estate

I hope you also join us for the second day of the conference, for off-site workshops, tours and community service activities.
As the Chapter embarks on our 12th year of education, service and advocacy, I want to thank the many companies
and individuals across the state, region, and nation who have supported our vital work in Colorado.
At Rocky Mountain Green 2015 we will connect to share our successes and challenges. We will educate and be
educated on the ways to take action, and we will all hopefully find inspiration to work tirelessly to achieve carbon
neutrality to preserve the home we call Earth for future generations.
May our event today inspire you.

Yours truly,

Don Saal, PE

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Centennial
Room C
Track 3
Presented by
Lightstanza
Centennial
Room B
Track 2
Presented by
Solargreen

Centennial Ballrooms
D/E Opening and
Lunch Keynote
Centennial
Room F
Track 4
Commercial Real
Estate

Centennial
Room A
Track 1
Presented by
YR&G

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EXHIBITORS
1. Holland & Hart

10. MEP Engineering

19. AISI

2. NORESCO

11. Hensel Phelps

20. Bowman Construction Supply

3. HPE Inc.

12. Douglas Colony

21. RK Mechanical (Silver Bullet)

4. Illumination
Systems

13. CO Construction &

Design

22. Siemens

5. Tandus-Centiva

14. Denver Water

24. Bolyu

6. Green Schools
Initiative

15. Forbo Flooring

Systems

25. Airius

7. McKinstry

16. BOMA

8. MKK Engineering

17. Solar Logic, LLC

27. Registration

9. Century Link

18. IREM

23. Ambient Energy

26. USGBC National: Office Hours

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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
Thursday, April 2, 2015
7:30 8:30

Registration, Continental Breakfast, Visit with Exhibitors

8:30 9:45

USGBC CO Welcome and Opening Keynote

Regeneration: The Future of Development in Colorado
Mark Johnson, Founding Principal of Civitas
Track 1

Track 2

Track 3

Track 4

Sponsored by:

Sponsored by:
Solargreen

Sponsored by:

Commercial Real Estate Presented in partnership

with BOMA Denver,
IREM and DMCAR

YR&G

10:00 11:00

Greening Colorados
Marijuana Industry

What You Dont Know

Success with LEED ND!
About LEED Right
Lamar Station Crossing
Now But Should

11:00 11:15
11:15 12:15

Secrets of Successful
Monitoring & Verification
of Building Performance

Pushing Platinum for

People, Places and Planet
Aria Apartments

Beyond the Building: Using Successes and

Your Whole Business as a Challenges Managing a
Force for Good
LEED Ceritified Building

Lunch and Presentation - Inspire Colorado: A Live Storytelling Contest!

The Boulder Path to
Net-Zero City and
Project Perspectives

The Nature of Sterling

Ranch Colorado

3:00 3:15
3:15 4:15

Next Generation Energy

Management

Morning Break/Visit with Exhibitors

12:15 1:45
2:00 3:00

LightStanza

Social Networks of
Integrative Design

Connecting Space,
Behavior and Health

Afternoon Break/Visit with Exhibitors

Ten Bad Decisions
Youre Making From
Energy Analysis

Passive Aggresive
Design: Engaging the
Student Experience

4:15 6:00

Colorado Conttractors
Challenge Changing
Real Performance for
the Landscape of
Real Buildings
Construction Expectiations

Happy Hour in Exhibit Area

Friday, April 3, 2015 (Off Site)

9:00 12:00

Daylight:
Seeing the Light in LEED

LEED:
LEED v4 Overview

Take a close look at the

LEED v4 EQ Credit 7
(Daylight)

Dive into the major

changes in the newest
version of LEED

Presented by HPE

Presented by Noresco

Materials:
Material World:
Navigating LEED v4
Materials Credits
Presented by H+L

Energy
Optimization:
Net Energy
Optimization
Workshop for Real
Time Results Presented
by SEH

12:00 1:00

Lunch Break

1:00 4:00

Rocky Mountain Green in the Community: Choose a community service activity or bike ride! At 4 PM,
end Rocky Mountain Green with a casual happy hour at the Alliance Center: 1536 Wynkoop Street.

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SESSIONS
Thursday, April 2, 2015
10:00 11:00
Greening Colorados Marijuana Industry
Colorados legal recreational and medical marijuana industry has experienced exceptional growth over the
last year. Lighting, air conditioning and ventilation comprise almost 80% of total energy costs for the typical
commercial marijuana cultivation facility. Beyond that, there are water conservation and landfill concerns with
the industry. USGBC Colorado brings together a panel of government, business and industry experts to discuss
the marijuana industry, and how Colorado businesses and government can work together to reduce the industrys environmental impact.
PRESENTERS:
Dave Stewart, CDPHE Pollution Prevention Advisory Board
Meg Collins, Good Company
Jaime Lewis, Mountain Medicine
James Lowe, MJardin
Kayvan Khalatbari, Denver Relief Consulting
Success with LEED ND
Lamar Station Crossing is one of the first LEED for Neighborhood Development (LEED ND) projects in Colorado! With a serious commitment by an affordable housing developer and an expert design team, this project
features connection to light rail, increased density, a living stairwell and the creation of a bike path and nature
trail. Lamar Station has changed the infrastructure of its community and united neighborhoods. This session will
review the restrictions and regulations imposed on the project, how the team worked within those guidelines to
produce a LEED ND project and the features and amenities that resulted.
PRESENTERS:
Ryan McCaw, Metro West Housing
Joe Poli, Humphries Poli Architects
Eric Doner, Humphries Poli Architects
Elizabeth Gillmor, Group 14

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What you dont know about LEED right now but should
Join staff from USGBC and GBCI as they provide fast-paced updates on LEED and USGBC priorities in 2015.
Learn what has changed or is on the horizon for LEED for Homes, Multi-Family Residential, Neighborhood
Development, Education @USGBC, International Alternate Compliance Paths (ACPs) and the LEED Dynamic
Plaque through a dynamic Pecha Kucha-style presentation. Bring your questions and plan to have some fun as
we discuss timely and relevant green building topics at the local, national and international scale.
PRESENTERS:
Lisa Stanley, U.S. Green Building Council
Steve Brauneis, U.S. Green Building Council
Carissa Sawyer, Green Building Certification Institute
Kat Wagenschutz, U.S. Green Building Council
Kristin Ferguson, U.S. Green Building Council
Next Generation Energy Management (in partnership with IREM)
There is a shift happening in the way organizations and investors think about energy, resulting in budding aspirations for net-zero energy real estate portfolios. In this session, RMI, IREM, and Unico will discuss strategies
and provide real-world examples to enable organizations and investors to advance toward net-zero energy
across their real estate portfolios. The content of the session will be shaped mainly by content from RMIs recently published report Solutions for the Next Level of Performance in Corporate Real Estate (which was written
in collaboration with CoreNet Global); perspectives on the barriers and opportunities for determining the
value net-zero energy, training staff properly, and identifying service providers; the deep retrofit value courses
IREM is developing with RMI; and examples from Unicos work to dramatically improve energy performance in
commercial buildings.
PRESENTER:
Douglas Miller, Rocky Mountain Institute
Todd Feist, Institute of Real Estate Management
Adam Knoff, Unico Properties
11:15 12:15
Secrets of Successful Monitoring & Verification of Building Performance
It is clear that the LEED Green Building Rating System is progressively increasing the importance of building
performance. In this rubber-meets-the road experience, the speaker will reveal a winning approach to successful
M&V implementation. Real-world results will be shared for local commercial building projects which underwent
successful M&V. Common pitfalls will be reviewed to insure this increasingly important and historically difficult
to achieve LEED credit is obtained. Learn cost-effective M&V strategies and how to insure saving persist after the
warranty period.
PRESENTERS:
Peter DAntonio, PCD Engineering Services

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Pushing Platinum for People, Places and Planet

Aria Apartments truly encompasses the triple bottom line by providing an underserved population with highly
sustainable homes at a price that residents and developers can afford. This presentation will cover financing
strategies, achieving LEED Platinum on an affordable housing project and the overall master-plan community.
Aria apartments are for-rent affordable living apartments in north Denver. Energy efficient heating, cooling,
and lighting paired with a well-insulated building envelope results in an average 30% energy savings. Amenities are surrounded by low water use landscaping that is selected for the Rocky Mountain Region. Aria Apartments are within walking and/or biking distance of Regis University, community gardens, the Tennyson Street
shopping district and Clear Creek bike trail. Indoor bike storage is offered to tenants. Indoor air pollutants
have been reduced by using low-emitting vinyl flooring, paint, carpet, and adhesives, which reduces irritants
that affect allergies and asthma.
PRESENTERS:
Julie Edwards, OZ Architecture
Chuck Perry, Perry Rose
Beyond the Building: Using Your Whole Business as a Force for Good
The buildings we design and construct are just one of the ways that we can create impact. Join this session to
learn about why companies around the world are choosing to use the same rigor to certify their good business
practices that they would to certify a green building. We will discuss global standards that encourage businesses to look holistically at their mission and operations, and explore why companies in the AEC industry are
choosing to adopt these standards.
PRESENTERS:
Scott Kiere, Urban Green Development
Kara Peck, B Corp Colorado
Josh Radoff, YR&G Sustainability
Successes and challenges managing a LEED certified building
(in partnership with BOMA Denver)
This session will address the challenges, opportunities and best practices when it comes to managing a LEED
certified and Energy Star rated building. Energy costs can be much higher than anticipated when a property
isnt managed the right way. This panel of three property managers and one building engineer will discuss
their experiences in managing properties to reach the building owners goals while keeping environmental
issues a priority.
PRESENTER:
Hunter Marr, Unico Properties
Liz Taylor, Hines
Eric Weisenstein, Transwestern
Rick Justice, Hines
12:15 1:45

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12:15 1:45
Lunch and Presentation: Inspire Colorado Storytelling Contest
Listen to the top three contestants present their stories about Community. What is community? Where is
community? How is your community inspiring Colorado? Many entries were received for this contest and the
Rocky Mountain Green planning committee selected the top 3 stories to compete in a live competition to win
$2,500! The audience can participate in selecting the winning non-profit.
PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS:
Walk Denver
Boulder Food Rescue
Spring Back Colorado
2:00 3:00
The Boulder Path to Net-Zero City and Project Perspectives
Experience the Boulder path to net-zero buildings with an overview of the multiple ways in which the City of
Boulder is working to address energy use in the built environment, within the construct of Boulders energy
future goals and overall sustainability principles. This path includes Boulders recently adopted building
codes and commitment to a path toward net zero buildings. This has created both excitement and concern
for developers, and design and construction teams. Using an integrative design approach, three projects are
finding their place on this path. There is a 16,000 square foot mixed use restaurant and office urban in-fill
development that evaluated the prescriptive approach against the whole building energy modeling compliance
path. The use of early design performance modeling is answering the energy compliance question to inform
design on a 50,000 square foot mixed-use office and retail project. And finally a 200,000 square foot buildto-suit core and shell office building project is pursuing LEEDv4 for a tenant focused on the user experience.
PRESENTERS:
Don Saal, NORESCO
Kendra Tupper, City of Boulder
Dave Thacker, City of Boulder
The Nature of Sterling Ranch Colorado
The nature of building a City... Sterling Ranch is a 12,050 dwelling unit development located about 30 minutes
southwest of Denver. Sustainability is brought to life through applied innovations, water efficiency, intelligent
energy, promoting fulfilling lifestyles, all-encompassing safety & security, and an education ecosystem within the
confines of the 3,400 acre development. Sterling Ranch will have a residential fiber network that will provide the
fastest residential speeds globally, and will enable sustainability through centralized management of water and
energy infrastructure decreasing each residents ecological footprint without inflicting drastic lifestyle changes.
Sterling Ranch has forged Colorados first truly sustainable, renewable water supply with a rainwater harvesting
test pilot and water reuse plan. This case study presentation will highlight how the development plans to implement cutting edge community infrastructure and other technologies designed to conserve water and energy.
PRESENTERS:
Harold Smethills, Dominion Water and Sanitation District
Marty Skolnick, Siemens
Gene Hodge, Mortensen

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The Social Network of Integrative Design

The integrated design process (IDP) has the potential to radically change the way that decisions are made in the
building design and construction process. While many professionals aspire to achieve integrative design, many projects fall short. The primary reason for these failings is that the team structure - ideally a circular, egalitarian network
structure - was not achieved. We define what this structure is, why it is critical to successful IDP, and how to create it.
This session has been developed based on a research paper published by the Institute for the Built Environment; The
Social Network of Integrative Design. The paper outlines how to facilitate an integrative team by defining the social
structure, membership, decision making, and rules of interaction at each stage in the design process. The process is
defined in context of each stage of the design and construction process alongside short case studies of project successes and failures. Finally, tips for how to maintain an effective network structure throughout the design and construction process are provided.
PRESENTER:
Jeni Cross, Institute for the Built Environment
Stephanie Barr, Institute for the Built Environment
Brian Dunbar, Institute for the Built Environment
Connecting Space, Behavior and Health (in partnership with DMCAR)
The growth of workplace wellness programs in recent years has primarily included a long list of one-off
initiatives. For instance, healthy indoor air quality, active design, and biometric screening all achieve standalone success. Similar to green building fifteen years ago, there is an outstanding opportunity to use a holistic,
integrated design approach to workplace wellness. Jeff and Greg will use the Alliance Center renovation as
an example of a holistic approach, and Austin will provide a commercial real estate brokers perspective on
how these types of workplace attributes can be communicated to tenants. This session will aim to bridge the
gap between building design and what tenants value.
PRESENTER:
Austin Kane, Unico Properties
Greg Dekker, Teknion
Jeff Hohensee, Alliance for Sustainable Colorado
3:15 4:15
10 Bad Decisions Youre Making from Energy Analysis
Building energy analysis has a proven impact on building design, and can be invaluable to owners and designers
who are trying to reduce energy usage and energy costs as well as construction costs. However, analysis results can
sometimes appear to be positive, but if implemented can have an unfavorable effect on end uses, costs and even the
building occupants! In this session, we want to share our experience by identifying ten detrimental strategies building
owners and designers may encounter when relying on energy analysis to make building design decisions. We will
also show you how these strategies can be identified using analysis results, and the questions you can ask the energy
analysis team to make sure you are avoiding these common mistakes.
PRESENTERS:
Miles Dake, M.E. GROUP
Mandy Redfield, M.E. GROUP

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Passive Aggressive Design: Engaging the Student Experience Through the Pavilion Building
at Colorado State University
Within a holistic, performance driven design, the Pavilion collaboratory at Colorado State University offers
far more to its users than just windows and walls. Fundamentally, it is a teaching tool which engages the user
in meaningful dialog between the mind, body and soul. Ultimately, it is about creating a place for learning
how to learn, which, arguably, is the real value of an education. Through this presentation, the audience will
be shown how the Pavilion embraces this concept through passive design and operations with the goal to
awaken the senses and stimulate cross pollination, while letting the built environment do the heavy lifting. The
presentation will explore how multiple stakeholders were empowered and inspired through the collaborative
process and execution.
PRESENTERS:
Marc Snyder, 4240 Architecture
Dennis Rudko, Cator Ruma & Associates
Linda Morrison, Ambient Energy
Colorado Contractors Challenge Changing the Landscape of Construction Expectations
The U.S. Green Building Councils LEED program has been around since 2001. Since its inception, the cost of
obtaining some of the most basic credits has dropped significantly. Davis Langdons 2006 study Cost of Green
Revisited concluded that many projects were successfully building green with little or no added cost. They
concluded that in markets where construction waste management is widely utilized, the added costs are minimal,
if any. Some of our local contractors agree with these findings and have also found that there is no longer a
premium for some of the contractor credits such as MR2.1 & MR2.2 Construction Waste Management.
If the cost of doing the right thing is negligible, can we challenge our Colorado contractors to recycle, practice
indoor air quality standards, and implement other strategies on all projects regardless of whether they are
pursuing LEED certification? Using the widespread acceptance of LEED can we change the landscape of
construction expectations right here in Colorado?
PRESENTER:
Alyssa Schear, Saunders Construction
Jason Wulf, GH Phipps Construction Companies
Stella Hodgkins, GE Johnson Construction Company
Greg Gidez, Hensel Phelps
Sonrisa Lucero, Mayors Office of Sustainability
Real Performance for Real Buildings
Recently published case studies have shown that is possible to plan, design, and construct commercial buildings to an
aggressive energy performance goal cost effectively, but limited public information exists that prepares the owners for
the challenges, and explains new approaches, to operating a high performance building. This session will share the
latest research and real-world applications for how to set-up and operate net-zero, and High Performance Buildings
(50% better than code) over the long term. We will cover the essential practices and tools for successful operations
starting from procurement of the facility to ongoing operations.
PRESENTERS:
Philip Saieg, McKinstry
Jennifer Scheib, National Renewable Energy Laboratories

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Friday, April 3, 2015

9:00 12:00
Seeing the Light in LEED
Presented by HPE
Successful daylight projects will be discussed in terms of various LEED rubrics. Strategies will be taught on how
to daylight your building for the LEED credit as well as important factors that go beyond the LEED metrics and
requirements.
PRESENTERS:
Daniel C. Glaser, PhD, LightStanza
Dane Sanders, Clanton & Associates, Inc.

WORKSHOP LOCATION:
Xcel Energy - 1800 Larimer Street

LEED v4 Overview
Presented by Noresco
This workshop introduces the intent, key elements, main requirements and unique aspects of the Green Building Design and Construction (BD+C) LEED rating systems. Workshop participants will gain a solid understanding of the core concepts and strategies behind a successful green construction project.
PRESENTERS:
Allison Buckman, NORESCO

WORKSHOP LOCATION:
The Alliance Center - 1536 Wynkoop Street

Material World: Navigating LEED v4 Materials Credits

Presented by H+L
Three Industry experts explore how to evaluate and specify products to promote healthly buildings. Participants
will leave with an understanding of the materials landscape, including leading frameworks and tools. Detailing, how materials selection is changing the design process. Participants should bring a computer, as we will
explore LEED v4 materials selection in real time.
PRESENTERS:
John Mlade, YR&G
Kimberly Lynch, Bolyu
Annette K Stelmack, Inspirit-llc

WORKSHOP LOCATION:
H+L Architects - 1755 Blake Street

Net Energy Optimization Workshop for Real Time Results

Presented by SEH
This interactive workshop will provide attendees with the valuable experience of analyzing and driving building energy performanceto get results in real time. There will also be a tour of mixed use building on 16th
and Market.
PRESENTERS:
David Eijadi, The Weidt Group
Chirs Baker, The Weidt Group
Josh Droege, The Weidt Group

WORKSHOP LOCATION:
IMA - 1705 17th Street

Questions about workshops or Friday afternoon activities? See us at registration!

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U.S. Green Building Council. If your
company is a USGBC Member, that
does not mean you are a member of
your local chapter! Become a member
today and receive the following
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DISCOUNTS! Members always pay less
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2015 ROCKY MOUNTAIN GREEN PLANNING COMMITTEE

Nicole Sanchez (chair), Sports Authority

Ed Bush, USGBC CO Volunteer

Cliff Lind, Otak

Laura Barrett, Gorup 14

Lindsay Southerland, BCS Incorporated

Sharon Alton, USGBC Colorado

Rachel Hagan, PlanIt

Barret Ramey, iCast

Mandy Redfield, M.E. Group

Patti Mason, USGBC Colorado

Kelly Nunez, Roche Constructors

Dannie Miller, USGBC Colorado

Amanda Poindexter, Legacy Homes of Aspen

Jared Largen, BCS Incorporated

2015 USGBC COLORADO BOARD

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Chair: Don Saal, NORESCO

Don Fitzmartin, Fitzmartin Consulting

Chair Elect: Rebecca Reel, RMH Group

Evan Randall, Holland & Hart LLP

Treasurer: Dean Stanberry, Jones Lang LaSalle

Gordy Stofer, Hines

Secretary: Gwen Gilley, SLATERPAULL

Architects

Jason Wulf, GH Phipps

Immediate Past Chair: Stan Wagner,

Red Thread Creative Group

Rachael Lyman, Denver Metro

Chamber of Commerce

Adam Jonash, EnergyLogic

Sharon Burger, IMA Financial

Amanda Timmons, Ampajen Solutions

Sheri Sanzone, bluegreen

Anne Frye, SpringHill Suites Denver

Downtown at MSU Denver

Pete Jefferson, M.E. Group

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In this innovative LEED EBOM series, participants have the opportunity to combine traditional classroom
education sessions with actual LEED documentation and basic building operations analysis.
Cost: Members: $60 one course, $200 all four Non-members: $80 one course, $275 all four

EBOM Series Session 1:Cleaning Assessment

May 15, 2015 | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Location: Colorado Center

EBOM Series Session 2: Waste Stream Audit

June 19, 2015 | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Location: Mountain View Corporate Center

EBOM Series Session 3: Energy Audit

September 18, 2015 | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Location TBD

EBOM Series Session 4:Outside Air Testing/Ventilation

November 13, 2015 | 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Location TBD

U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL COLORADO SURVEY

*Turn your survey into the Survey Dropbox by 4:15 to win prizes, including a night stay
and breakfast at the Hyatt Regency or a $200 Patagonia gift card
1. Are you a USGBC Colorado member?
b. Yes
c. No
d. If not, would you consider becoming a member?
e. Other: _______________________________
2. What are ways USGBC Colorado could
increase the value of membership?
(Circle all that apply)
a. Provide members with ongoing LEED data in
Colorado
b. Provide member-only networking events
c. Provide a prominent space on our website
for people to learn about your business
d. Provide more Advocacy campaign
involvement opportunities
e. Other: _______________________________
3. What type of USGBC Colorado events do you
value or would you most like to attend?
(Circle all that apply)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

Rocky Mountain Green

Green Schools Summit
Commercial Real Estate Forum
Holiday Awards Party
Branch Education events
Quarterly sponsor breakfasts
Other: ________________________________

4. What do you value about USGBC Colorado?

(Circle all that apply)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.

Attending events at a discounted price

The mission and vision of the organization
It helps me grow my business
Networking and friendships
Learning about green building
Volunteering and committee opportunities
Other: _______________________________

5. What is your business outlook for the next 1-3

years on the green building industry?
a. Business and the demand for green building
components is accelerating.
b. Business and the demand for green building
components is declining.
c. Business and the demand for green building
components will be the same as it has been
the last 5 years.
d. Other: ________________________________
6. What best describes your current profession?
__________________________
7. Are you a LEED Accredited Professional?
a. LEED AP
b. LEED AP with Specialty
c. LEED Green Associate
d. Not accredited

Please provide your cell phone number: _______________________________

Winners will receive a text between 5:15-5:20 pm. If texted, go to the registration table to redeem your prize!

Thank you for taking the time to fill out the survey! Be sure to stick around for
Happy Hour to see if you win a prize!
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