1. MARC 2009 Green Communities – Concurrent Session A brief presentation by Larry Crittenden Executive Director US Green Building Council - Detroit Regional Chapter USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter

2. We are USGBC – Detroit Regional Chapter: 500 + members in Southeast Michigan We advocate, support and engage in: Sustainable building design and construction Professional education and accreditation Public outreach and education Policy development USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter

3. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) A comprehensive set of building design standards and corresponding point system that considers: Site Selection and Development Brownfield redevelopment, public and alternative transportation, habitat restoration, stormwater control Water Use, Conservation Water use reduction, efficient landscaping, innovative wastewater technologies Energy Use & Atmosphere Energy performance, on-site renewable energy, green energy Materials & Resources Selection, Management Building re-use, recycled materials, construction waste management, regional materials, rapidly renewable materials Indoor Environmental Quality Ventilation, low-emitting materials, thermal comfort, daylight Innovation & Design Regional Bonus Credits USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter

5. Kresge Foundation Headquarters - Troy

6. USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Detroit

7. USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter Alfred Taubman Student Services Center, Lawrence Technological University – Southfield

8. USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter Skyline High School – Ann Arbor

9. USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter AAA Branch Office – Birmingham

10. USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter New Whitmore Lake High School – Whitmore Lake

11. USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter First National Bank of Howell – Whitmore Lake

12. USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter Immaculate Heart of Mary Motherhouse – Monroe

13. USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter Christman Building – Lansing

14. USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter General Motors – Delta Township

15. USGBC - Detroit Regional Chapter Larry Crittenden Executive Director US Green Building Council – Detroit Regional Chapter 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, Michigan 48076 248-228-3190 lcrittenden@drc-usgbc.org Larry Crittenden Executive Director US Green Building Council – Detroit Regional Chapter 20700 Civic Center Drive, Suite 450 Southfield, Michigan 48076 248-228-3190 lcrittenden@drc-usgbc.org