Phil, Keith and Tedd with the award.
Going to Greenbuild in Phoenix this year was a blast. The parties in Boston 2008 may have been a little better, but the content in 2009 was superb. And Gore was actually funny! Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC President, was an incredible cheerleader, orchestrating an impressive opening night event which featured USGBC Presidents from about 10 other countries who are now in on it – all live from Chase Field, the Arizona Diamonbacks’ stadium. The night finished off with a bunch of us inspired stragglers circling the bases, post-Sheryl Crow.
And getting a couple minutes to chat with Ed Mazria at the special dinner given in his honor was great fun.He’s a very large guy. I guess he was a basketball player in the NY Knicks system before becoming an architect. His family used own a place in Old Orchard Beach, Maine years ago, apparently. He was quite pleased that our Portland is using the 2030 Challenge as a direct guide for their sustainability guidelines.
It didn’t hurt that Keith Collins, Tedd Benson and I were there to accept BrightBuilt Barn’s Innovative Project Award, but even without it, I’m sure I would’ve left flying high. Chicago 2010!
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- Opening night at Chase Field.
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- Phil, Keith and Tedd with the award.
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- Ed Mazria accepting his award.
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