Chicago Center for Green Tech
The Chicago Center for Green Technology ( 445 N. Sacramento Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612; 312-746-9642 ) is one of the first buildings in the United States to be designed according to the LEED rating system using the highest standards of green technology currently available. The building is a renovation of an existing building and is accessible by public transportation. The Chicago Center for Green Technology is the home of organizations and businesses committed to the environment. The tenants who occupy the building provide environmental products and services. Greencorps Chicago, the city’s community gardening and job training program and WRD Environmental, an urban landscape company, each have offices in the building.
The building and campus are open for visitors to explore and to learn how green buildings are good for people and good for the environment. Visitors get an opportunity to learn how to incorporate environmentally friendly, cost saving features into their home or business. Free seminars for the public are usually offered several times each week. There is also a small library that includes green product samples. The library is open to visitors whenever the Chicago Center for Green Technology is open.
CHICAGO CENTER FOR GREEN TECHNOLOGY
RESOURCE CENTER
The Green Building Resource Center is an invaluable tool for those interested in learning about sustainability, green technology, and green building. We are open to the public six days a week, and are accessible to anyone–from green building experts, to Chicago homeowners. Our resources include:
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Chicago Center for Green Technology
If you have an interest in green buildings, design or education, and enjoy working with the public, consider becoming a volunteer at the Chicago Center
for Green Technology. Volunteers at Green Tech have a great opportunity to learn about the latest advances in green buildings, technology, and sustainable products and practices. Network with local green professionals, give guided tours of our LEED Platinum building to students and professional groups, and assist visitors in the Resource Center researching local green issues and products. Volunteer opportunities require a minimum commitment of three months and range from a few hours per week to once per month.
For more information or to request a Volunteer Application, call (312) 746-4678 or email greentech@cityofchicago.org with “Volunteer” in the subject line.
