Posts by maggie
Meet the Candidates for the Board of Directors
This year the Illinois Green Alliance Board Elections Committee are pleased to present 8 candidates for consideration for 5 open board seats. The Board of Directors guides Illinois Green’s strategic vision — to make net zero buildings feasible, affordable, and so commonplace that every building in Illinois by 2050 is net zero. There are five…
Read More2024 Auxiliary Board Applications Open Now
Applications are open now for the Auxiliary Board — Illinois Green Alliance’s volunteer committee for young & emerging professionals in sustainability. Apply for the 2024 Auxiliary Board Create community among emerging professionals, support Illinois Green’s strategic mission through fundraising, event planning, and other support, and develop your leadership skills in the green building industry. Spaces are limited…
Read MoreIntroducing the Building Energy Resource Hub
Dear Illinois Green Community, Last week we launched the Building Energy Resource Hub, with the help of our project partners. This new resource for Chicago & Northeastern Illinois stakeholders to provide critical training and resources, ensuring that the region can meet aggressive climate action goals within the buildings sector, while building an inclusive green…
Read MoreIllinois Green Member to Bike 400 Miles for Climate
Longtime Illinois Green member and event speaker, Nate Kipnis, FAIA, LEED BD+C will be fundraising for Illinois Green by participating in the Climate Ride, a 400 mile bike ride from Burlington, VT to Bar Harbor, ME this September. Kipnis has previously participated in the Climate Ride in 2014 and 2018. Nate has personally personally been…
Read MoreShare your input! The State of Net Zero Buildings in Illinois Survey is LIVE!
Provide valuable insight to improving our educational offerings, policy focus, and updating our net zero building list. In addition, take the survey for a chance to win a ticket to the Limelight Gala on October 12. One winner will be selected after the survey closes on June 30. We want to hear from all professionals, regardless…
Read MoreLessons from a Net Zero Building Operator: Management requires continuous monitoring and dedicated staff
By: Sam Stevens, 2023 Communications Intern Completing a net zero building project is an incredible achievement, benefiting not only the owner and designer but also the community. However, the journey doesn’t end there. Managing a net zero building involves continuous system monitoring, an informed and dedicated staff, and adaptability when troubleshooting new technologies. We…
Read MoreMeet our 2023 Communications Intern: Sam Stevens
Sam wrapped up her Communications Internship with Illinois Green in June 2023. In her role, Sam researched and interviewed experts about new net zero projects and wrote case studies on up-and-coming net zero buildings. She also crafted blog posts, ranging in topics from how to manage a net zero building to overviewing the differences between…
Read MoreNet Zero Building Case Study: Adlai E. Stevenson High School EBA I
Project Overview In 2021, the Adlai E. Stevenson High School East Building Addition became the first verified net zero energy building in Illinois. The all- electric powered project achieved Zero Energy Certification from the International Living Future Institute. Project Team Owner: Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125 Architect: Wight & Company MEP, Structural Engineering:…
Read MoreHigh Performance Building Case Study: Ford Calumet Environmental Center
Project Overview In 2021, the Ford Calumet Environmental Center opened in Chicago’s Southeast side. The LEED Silver building is located within Big Marsh Park, which is a part of the Chicago Park District’s largest reclamation projects. Project Team Owner: Chicago Park District Architectural Design: Valerio Dewalt Train General Contractor: Chicago Commercial Construction Civil Engineering: Primera…
Read MoreNet Zero Building Case Study: Carroll Community Center
Project Overview Carroll Community Center is one of the first net zero verified buildings in Illinois, earning PHIUS+ 2018 & Source Zero certifications. The building was completed in 2020 and net zero verified in 2021. Project Team Owner & Co-Construction Manager: Park District of Oak Park Architect, Co-Construction Manager, & Certified Passive House Consultant: Tom…
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