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How does the health of an individual relate to the health of a community? Whose health is the building industry responsible for? The public health impact of buildings doesn’t begin or end at a sliding door. Building scale decisions can impact health across a variety of populations, time, and geographical scales. By reframing building and community health, we can identify more effective and cohesive strategies to support health and wellness for all.
On December 14, the USGBC Summit on Bridging Occupant & Community Health will look at key questions in promoting health for occupants and communities:
• What does leadership in this space look like?
• Health for whom? How is equity at the center of this conversation?
• What are practical tips professionals can take away and apply today to move this forward?
• What next-generation technologies will help us close the gap between concept and practice?
Professionals from complementary fields, Building Health and Public Health, will come together to discuss a 'community of practice' approach. Each session will be followed by a hosted conversation that integrates engagement opportunities. Attendees will be both experts and contributors; please come ready to contribute to the discussion as well as learn from our speakers.
Save the date for a full day of high-level engagement with keynote speakers, advanced case studies, new technology, and explorations of emerging topics.
For more information contact Melanie Colburn, USGBC Director of Market Transformation & Development or Kelly Worden, USGBC Director of Health Research.
/ 2021 SCHEDULE
12.7
10am-10:40am PST
Opening keynote
10:40am-11:55am
11:55am-12:25pm
Breakout session
12:25pm-12:35pm
12:35pm-1:50pm
Debate: To Measure or Not to Measure Air Quality?
1:50pm-2:20pm
2:20pm-2:45pm
12.8
10am-10:40am PST
Opening keynote
10:40am-11:55am
Improving the Process for Health Equity
11:55am-12:25pm
Breakout session
12:25pm - 12:35pm
12:35pm-1:50pm
Inside Out: Air Quality Research & Technology
1:50pm-2:20pm
2:20pm-2:45pm
/ Sponsorship
If you would like to reach 150 - 300 professionals from complementary fields, Building Health and Public Health in the Pacific Region, check out the sponsorship opportunities.
For more information contact Melanie Colburn, USGBC Director of Market Transformation & Development .
/ 2021 Title sponsors
/ 2021 Sustaining sponsors
/ 2021 Supporting sponsor
/ 2021 Outreach partners
AIA East Bay
Ashkin Group
Center for the Built Environment
Central Coast Green Building Council
Healthy Building Network
NW EcoBuilding Guild
San Diego Green Building Council
ULI San Francisco
USGBC Central California
USGBC - LA
Verdical Group
ZERO Coalition
/ FAQ
Who can attend?
This event is hosted by USGBC’s Pacific Region, but all are welcome to attend. We are pleased to extend a discount to all corporate and individual USGBC members.
Are there sponsorship opportunities?
We welcome your support and partnership. Reach out to Melanie Colburn, USGBC Director of Market Transformation & Development (mcolburn@usgbc.org).
Will this be in-person or virtual?
The event will be fully virtual to support public health priorities. But don’t worry, we plan to have a host of engagement opportunities for our virtual participants. We will use Zoom to connect.
Who are the organizers?
This effort was co-led by Melanie Colburn, USGBC Director of Market Transformation & Development and Kelly Worden, USGBC Director of Health Research, in collaboration with a working group of market leaders:
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Anthony Bernheim, LEED Fellow, member of the USGBC Northern California Advisory Board, SFO
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Mara Baum, LEED Fellow, DIALOG
Will there be resources available about the summit?
Yes, we have compiled information about and from the presentations that will be sent to all of the participants and is available HERE.
Will continuing education credits be available?
Yes, we will be offering GBCI and AIA continuing education hours for most sessions. The program descriptions will be updated as courses are approved. We are approved for a total of 7GBCI general hours and 5.5 AIA LU.
Facing financial hardship and would like to attend?
USGBC Local Community Members facing financial hardship are eligible for a discounted ticket. This opportunity is available to all active USGBC members, including both students and non-students. Please e-mail Melanie Colburn with a brief explanation of need.
/contact
CONTACT PERSON
- Melanie Colburn, USGBC Director of Market Transformation & Development
- Kelly Worden, USGBC Director of Health Research
