May 24, 2011 | Des Moines
Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS (DMAAR)
COSC's panel presentation of local experts spoke on the topic of de-mystifying the value added components of green building, remodeling and updating.
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With support from the Greater Des Moines Partnership, COSC launched its Sustainable Commercial Development Luncheon Learn series in February 2011. Featuring guest instructors, topics address ways green building principals can pay off in terms of economic, health and environmental savings as well as contributing to a community's overall vibrancy. Check back again as we will continue to post presentation materials here.

Feb. 28, 2011 - Introduction to LEEDPDF
Mike Morman, former president of the USGBC Iowa Chapter, provided an introduction and update on the US Green Building Council's LEED certification process.

COSC's Re-Building a Sustainable Iowa statewide training program, a program focused on helping Iowa to build and re-build sustainably, included workshops focused on residential construction, commercial landscape and design, and energy-specific topics. Examples of presentations from the workshops are provided here as a source of reference on green building topics such a green roofs, storm water management and exterior lighting.

Restorative Design - Infiltration Based Storm Water Management, Part 1 PDF Part 1
Restorative Design - Infiltration Based Storm Water Management, Part 2 PDF Part 2

Integrating Sustainable Storm Water Management Systems PDF Part 1
Integrating Sustainable Storm Water Management Systems  PDF Part 2

The Fundamentals of Green Roofs in Urban Environments  PDF

Sustainable Exterior Lighting Design  PDF