REBEC's Design, Engineering and Construction Forum

October 21, 2011

On October 21st the Redwood Empire Built Environment Collaborative (REBEC) held its first collaborative event in Santa Rosa. The dynamic event featured speakers William J. Worthen, Director, Resource Architect for Sustainability for the National American Institute of Architects and Panama Bartholomy, Deputy Director of the Efficiency and Renewable Division of the California Energy Commission and President of USGBC-Northern California. 

View William J. Worthen's presentation attached, "What’s Next in the Evolution of High Performance and Best Value: an Evolution of Design".  Panama Bartholomy's presentation "A look to the California Policy and the Building Industry over the Next Five Years" is available via link here. 

Panama Bartholomy is a former City of Sacramento Planning Commissioner and the County of Sacramento Environmental Commissioner. He previously worked for the California Conservation Corps on vocational environmental education and the Division of the State Architect where he ran the Sustainable Schools program. He is a graduate of Humboldt State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Restorative Development and a Masters of Science in Community Development from UC Davis.

William J. Worthen, AIA, LEED AP is Director, Resource Architect for Sustainability. In his role at the AIA, he serves as a staff subject matter expert on sustainability to identify, guide, and facilitate smooth access to information, knowledge, and practice tools for architects. Working in collaboration with volunteer leaders, our components, and AIA national staff, to develop and implement the AIA’s multi-year plan on sustainability and building science performance.

The mission of the Redwood Empire Built Environment Collaborative is to develop and encourage communication among organizations concerned with the design, construction and operations of the built environment through sharing of resources, networking opportunities and community education. The Organizations comprising REBEC include the US Green Building Council Redwood Empire, American Institute of Architects Redwood Empire, Construction Specifications Institute, North Coast Builders Exchange, Redwood Empire Remodelers Association, ASHRAE, Northern California Engineering Contractor's Association, National Electrical Contractors Association, American Counsel of Engineering Consultants and Redwood Empire Code Officials.

Watch for the next Redwood Empire Built Environment Collaborative Event in 2012!

The USGBC-REC Membership Leadership Team is always seeking referrals for dynamic speakers for the monthly membership meetings. Membership meetings are held on the third Wednesday’s from 5:30 to 7:30 pm and rotate between Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties. The goal is to provide condensed, dynamic presentations highlighting business and community environmental, social and cultural topics for increased awareness and renewed interest by our general membership. Please submit your referral and point of contact to the USGBC-REC Chapter Coordinator at admin@usgbc-rec.org.

ABOUT THE REDWOOD EMPIRE CHAPTER

Our Mission

The Redwood Empire Chapter's mission is to promote the design, construction and operation of buildings in Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live, work and learn.

The Redwood Empire Chapter of the US Green Building Council is comprised of the most dedicated Northern California leaders for sustainable lifestyle and business offering opportunities to learn, connect and contribute. It’s you making the difference in your community.

What is the Redwood Empire?

The Chapter is named for the coastal region of Northern California where the Coastal Redwood tree (sequoia sempervirens) is found.  Roughly, the Redwood Empire extends along the Coastal Mountains from just north of San Francisco to the Oregon border.  The Redwood Empire Chapter's territory includes: Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Lake, Humboldt and Del Norte Counties.

In addition to majestic Redwood forests, the region is known for its wine production, especially in Sonoma and Napa Counties.  The coast along this stretch of California is some of the most beautiful on the West Coast.  Agriculture is still predominant in most of the region, with much of the development along the Highway 101 corridor.

 We are a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, membership organization providing green building and sustainability training, seminars and events.

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