• Cascadia Green Building Council

    Rooted in the Region.                   Reaching toward the Living Future.

  • A program of the International Living Future Institute

    And a proud chapter of the USGBC and CaGBC

  • A Leading Advocate

    For progressive green building laws, regulations and incentives.

  • A Network of Leaders

    Locally driven branches in Alaska, British Columbia, Washington and Oregon are changing the world, one community at a time.

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    Living Future 13 Registration Now Open

    May 15-17, 2013 – Seattle, WA

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Big Green Greenhouse Design Competition Winners Announced

Friday, May 17, 2013
The Big green Greenhouse Design Competition attracted submissions from around the world for a project to be located in Snohomish County, Washington.  SnoLeaf Branch Collaborative of Cascadia Green Building Council announced the top three winning designs at The International Living Future unConference in Seattle May 15th. 
 

Institute Honors Living Building Challenge Heroes

Friday, May 17, 2013
The International Living Future Institute™ announced last night the recipients of its 2013 Living Building Challenge™ Heroes Award.  The new Heroes were recognized at the Institute’s Big Bang Dinner, part of its annual Living Future unConference.
 

Upcoming Events

Jardin Portland Foundation - Four Day Deconstruction Practicum

Monday, May 20, 2013 - 8:00am

Exciting Sustainable Education Opportunity in Deconstruction! Jardin Portland Foundation is offering an interactive 4-day Deconstruction Training & Practicum seminar on sustainable deconstruction skills and opportunities.

Sustainable Building Deconstruction & Materials Reuse (Portland)

Monday, May 20, 2013 - 9:00am

This two-day training will help you build the business case for deconstruction and reuse and will provide an overview of important elements to consider, including: hazard identification, safety, planning & logistics, and deconstruction and reuse best practices.

Powerful Business Energy Conference

Thursday, May 23, 2013 (All day)

This conference will provide the business community with the information necessary to find partnerships and solutions that will save energy and money, improve comfort, and enhance productivity in their facilities.