Verdical Group Mark 302 Project Featured in The Los Angeles Times
December 11, 2020
Photo courtesy of Mark 302. The Los Angeles Times has published an article featuring Verdical Group’s Mark 302 project —...
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VG Lake Forest Project Wins USGBC-LA Innovation Award
December 10, 2020
Verdical Group is pleased to announce that the City of Lake Forest Civic Center -- for which we worked with...
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GreenBiz Publishes VG Article on Net Zero Energy & Carbon
November 18, 2020
GreenBiz recently re-published an article written by Verdical Group's Sustainability & LEED Intern, Kate Zeile. The piece, entitled "Navigating net-zero...
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Drew Shula Featured on Green Building Matters Town Hall
November 18, 2020
Verdical Group's Founder & CEO recently joined a Town Hall webinar, hosted by the GBES Green Building Matters podcast, to...
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VG Releases First-Ever Net Zero Conference Transparency Report
November 17, 2020
Introducing the Net Zero 2020 Transparency Report As a B Corp and 1% for the Planet Member Company, Verdical Group...
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Verdical Group Civic Alliance Commitment Featured in USA Today
November 17, 2020
Verdical Group's Founder and CEO joined more than 500 CEOs who signed Civic Alliance's “100% In for democracy” joint statement,...
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Shula Featured on Greenbuild Carbon Roundtable
November 12, 2020
“The COVID19 pandemic has cut down emissions by about 6-8%. Although a start, that means 92% of emissions are still...
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Verdical Group Signs USGBC Healthy Economy Commitment
October 30, 2020
We're proud to join more than 200 green building professionals and companies who have voiced their support for the U.S....
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Drew Shula of Verdical Group Selected as 2020 LEED Fellow
October 19, 2020
LEED Fellows represent the top of their fields in green building design, engineering, and development. Los Angeles, CA – (October...
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PCL Glendale District Office Achieves Safety First LEED Pilot Credit
October 16, 2020
Photo Courtesy of PCL. Tom Bonner Photography. Verdical Group provided LEED Project Management for the PCL Glendale District Office tenant...
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Recap: Highlights from NZ20
October 6, 2020
A NET ZERO FUTURE IS HERE It's been quite a year. As our Event Chair Drew Shula noted in...
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VG Fall Update: Our Impact + VG in the News + Earn CEUs!
October 6, 2020
PROJECT UPDATES Los Angeles Southwest College Student Union Building Verdical Group is working with LA Southwest College and HGA...
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VG Energy Analyst Leads Cleantech Live Webinar on Decarbonization
October 6, 2020
Buildings, including the highest performing ones, depend on the grid. One of the oldest and most complex machines ever made,...
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NZ20 “Amplifying Black Voices” Panel Talks Race, Equality & Change in the Building Industry
September 28, 2020
Why is diversity such a problem in our industry, and what can we do to change that moving forward? At...
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PRESS RELEASE: Announcing the 2020 Trailblazer Awardees!
September 16, 2020
LOS ANGELES, CA – Presented as part of NZ20, the world's largest net zero conference and expo, the Trailblazer Awards...
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USGBC-LA Shares Blog on LEED Zero at NZ20
September 8, 2020
We're pleased to be partnering again with the U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA) program the upcoming Net...
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USGBC Publishes Article on LEED Zero Content at NZ20
September 8, 2020
We're proud to have the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) back again as a Program Partner for the virtual Net...
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NZ20 Featured on 1% for the Planet Blog
September 3, 2020
Our upcoming Net Zero Conference was recently highlighted on 1% for the Planet's "Be 1% Better" blog. The piece, "The...
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Metropolis Magazine Covers NZ20 Conference
September 1, 2020
The upcoming Net Zero Conference & Expo was recently featured in the online publication of Metropolis Magazine. For 35 years, Metropolis...
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NZ20 Featured on USGBC-LA Blog
August 31, 2020
U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA) Executive Director Ben Stapleton recently wrote a blog post about the organization's...
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USGBC Publishes Article About Upcoming NZ20 Workshop
August 26, 2020
We're proud to have the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) back again as a Program Partner for the virtual Net...
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Net Zero Conference Featured in ILFI’s Trim Tab
July 30, 2020
Verdical Group's Net Zero 2020 Conference & Expo (NZ20), which will be hosted virtually on September 15-16, 2020, has been...
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VG Partners with USGBC-LA to Present Virtual Tour of LA Valley College
July 27, 2020
On July 16, Verdical Group and the U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA) partnered with the Los Angeles...
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VG’s Commitment to Anti-Racism Shared on B the Change Blog
July 27, 2020
B Lab, the organization that administers B Corporation certifications, recently highlighted Verdical Group's statement on anti-racism on their Medium Publication,...
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NZ20 in Your Living Room | Register Now
July 22, 2020
NZ20 IS COMING TO YOU! Join us September 15 + 16 for our first carbon-neutral Net Zero Conference! You're invited...
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VG Founder Drew Shula Interviewed on “Build for Impact” Podcast
June 25, 2020
Verdical Group's Founder & Principal Drew Shula joined the Build for Impact podcast, hosted by LEED Fellow Daniel A. Huard,...
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Let’s All Be Part of the Change
June 5, 2020
To our Verdical Group community, You may have seen that Verdical Group issued a call-to-action for organizations in our industry...
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VG’s Karen Young Shares Sustainable Event Musts
May 14, 2020
On May 13, Verdical Group's Senior Events Manager Karen Young joined the NYC Sustainable Event Alliance for a "Coast to...
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A Tribute to Frank Hooks (1967—2020)
May 13, 2020
It's with great sadness we share that beloved Verdical Group team member Frank Hooks passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 7,...
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Perlita Passive House Recognized at LF20
May 12, 2020
On May 8, Verdical Group's Perlita Passive House project was recognized by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) at their...
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ILFI Honors VG Founder Drew Shula with Hero Award
May 11, 2020
Shula watching the awards ceremony from his home office. While the event happened virtually this year rather than in person...
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VG Founder Talks COVID-19 Impacts with Environment + Energy Leader
May 5, 2020
Verdical Group's Founder & Principal Drew Shula was recently quoted in Environment + Energy Leader's feature dissecting the ways in...
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VG Founder Praises Jerry Yudelson’s “The Godfather of Green”
April 29, 2020
Jerry Yudelson, who was was given the moniker "Godfather of Green" by Wired Magazine, released his much-anticipated and similarly-named memoir...
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VG Team Talks Materials Transparency with BuildingGreen
April 7, 2020
Verdical Group's Founder Drew Shula and Project Managers Rebecca Ramsdale and Ritika Dhamija recently spoke with BuildingGreen's Paula Melton about...
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NZ20 Call for Abstracts
April 1, 2020
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS OPEN While we understand that the situation surrounding COVID-19 is rapidly changing, the Net Zero Conference...
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VG Spring Update: NZ20 News | COVID-19 Update | Welcome, New Hires!
March 25, 2020
View in browser A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER ON COVID-19 To our sustainability community, Our team of consultants is set up...
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VG Founder Drew Shula Featured on Cornell University BIS Panel
March 14, 2020
On March 14, Verdical Group's Founder & Principal Drew Shula spoke at the virtual Cornell Business Impact Symposium (CBIS) 2020....
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Net Zero Conference Partner Event: LF20
March 9, 2020
We're pleased to invite you to join Verdical Group at our Net Zero Conference partner event, LF20, and share what...
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VG to Partner with Climate Resolve for Trailblazer Gala
March 9, 2020
We're proud to announce that Climate Resolve will be the nonprofit partner for our 2021 Trailblazer Gala. Climate Resolve is...
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VG Founder Drew Shula Speaks on Hilton Foundation Panel
February 19, 2020
Pictured above: The Hilton Foundation's Agoura Hills Campus. On January 28, Verdical Group's Founder & Principal Drew Shula was featured...
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VG Winter 2019 Update: Produce LA, Arts Club West Hollywood, Sunset Las Palmas Updates | We’re Hiring!
December 23, 2019
PROJECT UPDATES Correction: In our previous newsletter, we highlighted the La Kretz Innovation Campus project, which recently became the first...
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Happy Holidays from Verdical Group! ⛄❄
December 23, 2019
VG is wishing you, your family, and your team a joyful holiday season! Thank you for making this year one of...
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VG Featured on B Lab’s Medium Publication
December 23, 2019
B Lab, the organization that administers B Corporation certifications, recently highlighted an article about Verdical Group on their Medium Publication,...
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Perlita Passive House Wins USGBC-LA Sustainable Innovation Award
December 12, 2019
Verdical Group's Perlita Passive House was recently awarded the U.S. Green Building Council Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA)'s Sustainable Innovation Honor...
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Produce LA Project Covered in Urbanize LA
December 6, 2019
Urbanize Los Angeles recently posted an update on the Produce LA development, for which VG is providing LEED Project Management...
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AIA|LA Hosts Tour of VG’s Perlita Passive House Project
November 5, 2019
On November 20, AIA Los Angeles (AIA|LA) will host a tour of the Perlita Passive House in Atwater Village, CA....
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ILFI Publishes Perlita Passive House Case Study
November 4, 2019
Photo courtesy of Lawrence Anderson The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) has published a case study of Verdical Group's Perlita...
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VG Fall 2019 Update: We’re Hiring! | Perlita Passive House | LA Cleantech Incubator Certified ?
October 30, 2019
JOIN OUR TEAM! Want to join a team of inspired changemakers? We are currently seeking a Project Manager & Energy...
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VG’s Sunset Las Palmas Project Wins Commercial Property Executive Award
October 30, 2019
The Sunset Las Palmas Studios Office Building, for which Verdical Group is providing LEED v4 BD+C Core & Shell Project...
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NZ19 Recap | Video ? + Photos ? + Slides ?+ CEUs ?
October 28, 2019
THE NET ZERO MOVEMENT IS GROWING ATTENDEE BREAKDOWN SEE YOU AT NZ20! ...
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Urban Renewable Talks Net Zero Policy, Design, and NZ19
October 23, 2019
Urban Renewable recently posted an introductory article on net zero building policy, design, and trends. The author spoke about her...
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La Kretz Innovation Campus 1st to Achieve Dual Certifications
October 17, 2019
This month, the La Kretz Innovation Campus project — Verdical Group's DTLA office for which we are providing Net Zero...
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Cleantech Rising Shares NZ19 Recap
October 4, 2019
The Cleantech Rising newsletter featured a recap of the Net Zero Conference Morning Keynote from Ed Mazria, Founder & CEO of...
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PRESS RELEASE: INAUGURAL TRAILBLAZER AWARDEES ANNOUNCED AT NZ19
October 3, 2019
LOS ANGELES, CA – The first annual Trailblazer Award Ceremony took place today during the world’s largest net zero building...
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Verdical Events Greens B Corp Champions Retreat
September 30, 2019
Verdical Group's event production offshoot, Verdical Events, recently consulted on B Lab's B Corp Champions Retreat in Los Angeles, CA....
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VG UCLA Harbor Project Featured on World Architecture News
September 29, 2019
World Architecture News recently published a feature on Verdical's Harbor UCLA project, noting that the space will be the official...
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One Percent for The Planet “Stories” Blog Highlights VG Founder Drew Shula
September 24, 2019
Verdical Group is proud to be a 1% for the Planet Member Company, donating 1% of our annual sales, not...
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VG Founder Drew Shula Interviewed on ILFI’s Trim Tab
September 24, 2019
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI)'s Trim Tab publication recently interviewed Drew Shula, Verdical Group's Founder & Principal and the...
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USGBC Publishes Article About Upcoming Panel at NZ19
September 9, 2019
We're proud to have the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a Program Partner for the Net Zero 2019 Conference...
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VG Founder Drew Shula Speaks at B Local Los Angeles Lunch & Learn
August 28, 2019
In partnership with B Local Los Angeles, Verdical Group Founder Drew Shula presented a lunch & learn on sustainable event...
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Net Zero Conference Makes Cover of Spray Foam Magazine
August 26, 2019
Pick up the Fall issue of Spray Foam Professional Magazine (or check it out online here) to discover the educational...
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Net Zero Conference Featured in U.S. Green Building Council Article
August 25, 2019
We're proud to have the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) as a Program Partner for the Net Zero 2019 Conference...
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You’re Invited! The Exclusive Robin Hood Gala at the Jonathan Club | 10/3
August 8, 2019
There are approximately 58,936 individuals experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles area, according to LA County's most recent count. About...
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Net Zero Conference Featured in Trim Tab
August 7, 2019
Verdical Group's Net Zero 2019 Conference & Expo (NZ19), which will be hosted on October 2 -4, 2019 at the...
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USGBC Los Angeles Chapter Covers Net Zero Conference & Code Changes
August 1, 2019
Beginning January 1, 2020, all new residential projects in California must be designed to achieve Net Zero Energy. In 2030,...
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NZ19 ⚡ Speakers + Program Announced!
July 16, 2019
KEYNOTES Joel Cesare Sustainable Projects Manager City of Santa Monica
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Summer Update: Join Our Team | NZ19
June 26, 2019
PROJECT UPDATES Chelsea Brandom Partnerships & Events Manager If you've been getting our emails about NZ19, you...
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Claim Your Expo Table at the Los Angeles Convention Center | NZ19
June 5, 2019
WILL YOUR ORGANIZATION BE AT NZ19? Align your organization with a net zero future by joining us on October 2...
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18th Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo
April 19, 2019
The Verdical Group team was thrilled to attend the US Green Building Council Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA)'s 18th annual Municipal...
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VG Founder Drew Shula to Speak at USGBC-LA Emerging Professionals Meeting
April 17, 2019
The US Green Building Council Los Angeles Chapter (USGBC-LA)'s Emerging Professionals group offers students and young professionals in green exciting...
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Charles Pankow Builders Features VG Partnership
April 12, 2019
Photo: Pankow's Expo Hall booth at Verdical Group's annual Net Zero Conference. Design-build construction firm Charles Pankow Builders recently highlighted...
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VG Announces Sustainable Lifestyle Certification [APRIL FOOLS!]
April 1, 2019
You've certified your buildings, your food, and your products... what's next? Yourself! (more…)
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NZ19 Abstract Deadline Two Weeks Away!
March 29, 2019
REMINDER: ABSTRACTS DUE 4/12 ? + ? + ?️ + ? + ? Are you a leader...
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Spring Update: NZ19 | Greener Events | Healthy Materials
March 14, 2019
SAVE THE DATE: NZ19 The Net Zero Conference & Expo is coming! On October 2—October 4, 2019, the world's largest net zero energy,...
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VG Founder Drew Shula Speaks at AIA-LA COTE 2°C Symposium
March 14, 2019
On March 1, AIA Los Angeles' Committee on the Environment hosted the 2°C Symposium, a forum for national leaders in...
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NZ19: Save the Date | Call for Abstracts
March 5, 2019
SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 2 - 4, 2019 ARE YOU AN INDUSTRY LEADER? Submit to speak...
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Little Berkeley Featured in Architect Magazine
February 11, 2019
Architect Magazine recently spotlighted Verdical Group's Little Berkeley project, an affordable, multifamily housing complex designed by Kevin Daly Architects and...
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Verdical Events | Green Event Planning & Production
February 6, 2019
You're invited to visit our new Verdical Events website! Join the Team!We're currently hiring an experienced Partnerships...
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Google Charleston East Project Covered By Architect Magazine
January 28, 2019
Google’s Mountain View, CA campus, which is pursuing full Living Building Challenge Certification, was included in Architect Magazine in January...
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Sunset Las Palmas Project Featured in Urbanize LA
January 18, 2019
Verdical Group's Sunset Las Palmas project was recently highlighted on Urbanize Los Angeles. As the article states, the campus will feature...
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Happy Holidays from Verdical Group
December 18, 2018
Wishing you Happy Holidays from our team here at Verdical Group! Thank you for making this year one of...
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Winter Update: We’re Hiring | See Our Robin Hood Gala Video
December 14, 2018
WE'RE HIRING Are you an inspired change maker with daylight and energy modeling experience? Apply to join our team! Verdial Group...
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Net Zero 2018 | Post-Conference Breakdown
November 27, 2018
The Net Zero 2018 highlight video, CEUs, presentations, and photo album are here! Share using #NZ18 and tag @VerdicalGroup. (more…)
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VG x Greenbuild: 4th Annual After Party
November 13, 2018
The VG team is looking forward to the world's largest annual green building conference, Greenbuild, coming up this week in Chicago. Our...
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Drew Shula Speaks at Collective Impact Series
November 12, 2018
Drew Shula speaks about net zero building design and VG's Net Zero 2018 Conference (NZ18) at the Collective Impact Series, hosted by...
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LA’s NPR Radio Station Interviews Drew Shula
October 19, 2018
Frances Anderton, host of DnA: Design and Architecture, a weekly radio show broadcast on Los Angeles' National Public Radio (NPR)...
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VG Company Video Released — Produced by 4Square Films
October 19, 2018
Who are we and what do we stand for? These are the fundamental questions we explore in this brief "about us"...
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VG’S KANIKA SHARMA INTERVIEWS DOMINIQUE HARGREAVES FOR LBC-LA: WOMEN IN SUSTAINABILITY
October 10, 2018
VG Project Manager & Energy Analyst Kanika Sharma sat down with Dominique Hargreaves as part of a series of interviews with...
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Sunset Las Palmas Studios Featured in LA Times Print Edition
September 20, 2018
Verdical Group's Sunset Las Palmas project, which is targeting LEED BD+C v3 Gold certification, is capturing the hearts and minds...
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USGBC’s Mahesh Ramanujam Announces Net Zero Certification at VG’s NZ18
September 13, 2018
At our 2018 Net Zero Conference, keynote speaker Mahesh Ramanujam announced that the U.S. Green Building Council would launch a...
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AHBE LAB Net Zero Water At An Eco-District Scale
September 11, 2018
Verdical Group's annual Net Zero Conference attracts the brightest minds in the industry, eager to share their sustainability success stories. This year,...
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Hailyn Chun Interview For LBC-LA: Women in Sustainability
August 1, 2018
Hailyn Chun, Verdical Group’s Operations Mastermind, was interviewed by the Living Building Challenge: Los Angeles Collaborative (LBC-LA) as part of...
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Net Zero Conference partner USGBC highlights conference
July 16, 2018
Verdical Group's Net Zero 2018 Conference is enjoying it's partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and was featured in an...
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Alex Spire, VG Marketing & Events Coordinator, Speaks at YPE
June 27, 2018
Verdical Group's Marketing and Events Coordinator, Alex Spire, spoke at a recent event put on by Young Professionals in Energy in...
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Sofia Siegel Featured in USGBC-LA June Newsletter
June 19, 2018
Sofia Siegel, Project Manager at Verdical Group, was featured in USGBC-Los Angeles's June Newsletter. Sofia penned a reflection on USGBC-LA's Women in...
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Buildings Magazine Article Featuring Drew Shula on Water Efficiency
June 18, 2018
Buildings.com, a leading facility management publication, featured Verdical Group and Drew Shula, Founder & Principal, in their recent article about...
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NZ18 highlighted in ILFI’s Zero Energy Leader
June 18, 2018
Verdical Groups' fifth annual Net Zero Conference was highlighted in June 2018 edition of the International Living Future Institute's (ILFI) Zero...
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NZ18 Speaker Lineup Announced!
June 11, 2018
Verdical Group’s fifth annual Net Zero Conference announced via email blast an extensive lineup of the 70+ speakers that will be presenting...
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Emily Hand Interviewed by Kanika Sharma for LBC-LA: Women in Sustainability
June 11, 2018
Verdical Group's Kanika Sharma, who serves as a Co-Facilitator at the Living Building Challenge: Los Angeles Collaborative, has been authoring...
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Verdical Group highlighted as net zero leaders in SBC Magazine
June 11, 2018
SBC Magazine recently published a case study of ZNE in California that portrays VG as a leader in the net zero...
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VG’s Sofia Siegel Published in GreenBiz
June 1, 2018
VG Project Manager Sofia Siegel, who recently authored this comprehensive write-up on upcoming net zero energy code changes across California,...
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NZ18 Workshops Announced: ILFI, NBI, USGBC & More!
May 12, 2018
Verdical Group's fifth annual Net Zero Conference announced an extensive lineup of 9 workshops that will take place on September 12th and...
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Drew Shula speaks at Living Future 2018 unConference
May 4, 2018
VG Founder and Principal, Drew Shula, spoke at the International Living Future Institute's (ILFI) annual Living Future unConference (LF18) in...
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Net Zero Conference takes Front Page in Energy Design Update
May 4, 2018
Wolters Kluwer's latest Energy Design Update newsletter features Verdical Group's Net Zero Conference and insights into the ZNE movement from Founder & Principal Drew Shula. ...
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VG Leadership at USGBC-LA MGBCE Conference
April 20, 2018
Verdical Group served on the event planning team to produce the 17th annual USGBC-LA Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo...
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VG’s Net Zero Conference leads the ZNE Movement in ProudGreenHome Spotlight
April 18, 2018
VG's annual Net Zero Conferences and Founder & Principal, Drew Shula, were featured in a recent article published by ProudGreenHome. The article...
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Kanika Sharma and Sofia Siegel of VG speak at LBC-LA meeting
April 18, 2018
VG Project Manager-extraordinaires, Kanika Sharma & Sofia Siegel, spoke and presented to the Living Building Challenge: Los Angeles Collaborative. Sofia...
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VG’s Drew Shula presents to AIA Pasadena & Foothill
April 18, 2018
Drew Shula, the Founder & Principal of Verdical Group, presented to a room of building industry professional at an event...
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VG’s Emily Hand Guest Lectures at Loyola Marymount University
April 6, 2018
Verdical Group's Sustainability Manager, Emily Hand, presented to a full room of students at her alma mater here in Los Angeles, Loyola Marymount University....
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USA Today Feature
March 29, 2018
VG Founder & Principal Drew Shula is featured and quoted in the "Sustainable Living" section of USA Today's printed edition,...
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Drew Shula featured in ILFI Trim Tab Article
March 14, 2018
VG's Founder & Principal, Drew Shula, was featured in an article published by the International Living Future Institute (ILFI). As...
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VG’s Spring 2018 Newsletter
March 9, 2018
Spring has sprung and we're ready to #SpreadTheVerd! VG's Spring 2018 Newsletter, hot off the presses, highlights our ever-expanding list...
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VG’s Sofia Siegel featured in living building challenge spotlight
March 7, 2018
Sofia Siegel, Project Manager at Verdical Group, was featured in a Living Building Challenge Los Angeles Collaborative (LBC-LA) Q&A as...
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VG’s Kanika Sharma interviews NRDC’s Aline Goganian
March 5, 2018
VG's Kanika Sharma, who serves as Co-Facilitator of the Living Building Challenge Los Angeles Collaborative (LBC-LA), sat down with Aline...
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VG PRESENTS LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE AT CAL POLY POMONA
February 21, 2018
VG’s Project Manager and Energy Analyst, Kanika Sharma, delivered a Living Building Challenge presentation to students at the California State Polytechnic University...
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PR Newswire Press Release: Prolacta LEED Gold
February 21, 2018
In a new press release, PR Newswire highlighted Prolacta Bioscience’s recent LEED Gold Certification on their 40,338 square foot headquarters in...
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VG’s Drew Shula Talks Net Zero at Construction Specifications Institute
February 9, 2018
Verdical Group Founder & Principal, Drew Shula, spoke at the Construction Specifications Institute's Inland Empire branch in Fontana, CA. (more…)
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VG Staff Earn ENV SP Credentials
February 6, 2018
Three Verdical Group team members (Drew Shula, Kanika Sharma, and Sofia Siegel) have achieved Envision Sustainability Professional (ENV SP) credentials from the Institute...
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VG’s Winter 2017 Newsletter
December 15, 2017
Verdical Group's winter newsletter, just minted and distributed to our building industry friends, is packed with holiday cheer, project and...
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Drew Shula Selected to Speak at Living Future 18 Conference
November 22, 2017
Drew Shula will be speaking about Verdical Group's B Corporation certification journey at the Living Future 18 conference in Portland, OR on May...
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Prolacta Bioscience Headquarters Published In USGBC Directory
November 21, 2017
VG is proud to see our LEED v3 Gold Prolacta Headquarters project has been published in USGBC's Project Directory. VG...
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VG at Greenbuild 2017
November 17, 2017
Greenbuild, the world's largest annual green building conference, took place in early November of 2017 in Boston, MA and featured...
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VG’s Greenbuild Party & Net Zero 2018 Details
November 8, 2017
In a recent email blast, Verdical Group announced its sponsorship of the official Greenbuild: Boston afterparty. Greenbuild is the industry's...
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Verdical Group Celebrates 5-Year Anniversary with B Corp Certification
October 9, 2017
Verdical Group celebrated it’s 5-year Anniversary by becoming a certified B Corporation. Certified by the non-profit B Laboratory to meet...
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VG Presents to SMPS-LA at Hathaway Dinwiddie
September 28, 2017
VG's Founder & Principal, Drew Shula, delivered a presentation to the Society of Marketing Professional Services – Los Angeles (SMPS-LA)...
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Santa Monica Mirror Covers NZ17
September 25, 2017
The Santa Monica Mirror recognizes the importance of creating a greener built environment and attended Verdical Group's Net Zero 2017...
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NZ17 Host, IBEW-NECA, Post-Conference Newsletter
September 21, 2017
Verdical Group's Net Zero 2017 Conference was held on August 24th, 2017 in Commerce, CA at IBEW-NECA's Net Zero Plus...
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VG Panel with 1% For The Planet
September 14, 2017
Verdical Group is a proud 1% for the Planet member company and our Founder & Principal, Drew Shula, appeared on a panel...
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VG Presents at LBC-LA Energy unMeeting
September 13, 2017
Verdical Group's Drew Shula and Sofia Siegel spoke at the Living Building Challenge Collaborative: Los Angeles's Energy Committee unMeeting. (more…)
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Net Zero 2017 Highlights
September 12, 2017
Verdical Group’s annual Net Zero Conference, the largest net zero building event in the nation, brings together thought and industry...
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BOMA Attends NZ17
September 8, 2017
Verdical Group’s Net Zero 2017 Conference was the biggest and best yet. Among the nearly 700 attendees at the nation’s largest net...
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NZ17 Keynote Kevin de León Receives Standing Ovation
September 1, 2017
Verdical Group’s Net Zero 2017 Conference made headlines in GreenHomeBuilder Magazine. Senator Kevin de León’s Morning Keynote address received a standing ovation from the...
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NZ17 Conference Details and More
August 31, 2017
Verdical Group’s annual Net Zero Conference brings together thought and industry leaders to educate, connect, inspire, and unite professionals toward building a...
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VG speaks at USGBC-IE Green Business Forum
August 18, 2017
Verdical Group presented at USGBC-IE's Green Business Forum on our B Corporation certification. Becoming a certified B Corporation is difficult; Verdical...
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NZ17 Is Almost Here
August 18, 2017
Verdical Group's Net Zero 2017 Conference (NZ17) is just around the corner. Check out our latest marketing materials for the...
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NZ17 Published in Spray Foam Magazine
August 16, 2017
Spray Foam Magazine featured Verdical Group's upcoming Net Zero 2017 Conference in their recently printed Fall 2017 issue with a...
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USGBC-LA Blog Post on VG’s Net Zero 2017
August 11, 2017
Verdical Group's Sofia Siegel is now featured on USGBC-LA's blog for her piece on the Net Zero 2017 Conference. USGBC-LA...
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Southern California Edison Interview: Building a Sustainable Society
August 10, 2017
With just two weeks until Verdical Group’s Net Zero 2017 Conference, we’re highlighting the participation of Southern California Edison (SCE) in this year’s 4th annual...
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VG Achieves B Corp Certification
July 31, 2017
Our recent B Corporation certification sets Verdical Group apart from your typical business and we're glad to be in good...
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Announcing New Keynote Speaker, Kevin de León
July 28, 2017
Verdical Group's upcoming Net Zero 2017 Conference has just added President Pro Tempore of the California State Senate, Kevin de León,...
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(Y)our Net Zero Future
July 17, 2017
Verdical Group's upcoming Net Zero 2017 Conference is the largest event of its kind in the United States. This is your chance...
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Verdical Group’s Martin Smith Earns “Certified Passive House Consultant” Certification
June 29, 2017
Verdical Group Associate Project Manager, Martin Smith, received his “Certified Passive House Consultant” certification from the Passive House Institute in...
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SoCal Gas Interview: The Future of Natural Gas
June 28, 2017
With just two months until Verdical Group’s Net Zero 2017 Conference, we’re highlighting the participation of The Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) in this...
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VG Presents Perlita Passive House at DWELL Conference
June 26, 2017
Verdical Group Project Manager, Sofia Siegel, presented with Certified Passive House Consultant, Xavier Gaucher, at the annual Dwell on Design...
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VG’s Summer Newsletter — Net Zero 2017, Greenbuild Updates, and More!
June 12, 2017
Verdical Group's summer newsletter, packed with new information about the Nero Zero 2017 Conference, Greenbuild speaker updates, WELL APs, and...
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VG Staff Earn WELL AP Credentials
June 8, 2017
VG's Director of Sustainability, Holly Hill, and Project Manager, Brittany Saulsbury, have achieved WELL Accredited Professional status. They have joined an exclusive...
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1% for the Planet Features VG on “Our Stories” Blog
June 7, 2017
VG is thrilled to see that 1% for the Planet republished our original article titled "A Growing Impact -- Verdical...
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VG’s Martin Smith Featured on ASU Sustainability Connect
June 7, 2017
Throughout the past year, VG's Associate Project Manager Martin Smith has been writing and developing a LEED Pilot Credit with the...
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VG Featured in 1% for the Planet Article “Our Ocean Impact: 5 Action Items”
June 2, 2017
1% for the Planet mentioned Verdical Group in their online article titled "Our Ocean Impact: 5 Action Items." As June...
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Drew Shula Joins Advisory Board for CSU-LA Institute for Urban Sustainability
May 26, 2017
Pictured above: The CSU-LA Institute for Urban Sustainability Advisory Board and faculty convened on campus in Los Angeles. Verdical Group...
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VG Announces Net Zero 2017 Speakers
May 25, 2017
Verdical Group is proud to announce the stellar lineup of speakers and keynotes presenting at our 4th Annual Net Zero 2017...
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Drew Shula Attends Living Future 2017
May 22, 2017
VG's Drew Shula had a great time attending the Living Future 2017 Conference this past week. The annual event, put...
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VG Selected as Greenbuild Speaker
May 5, 2017
VG's Director of Sustainability, Holly Hill, has been selected to speak at Greenbuild 2017, the largest green building conference in...
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MGBCE 2017: VG Speaks, Produces & Exhibits
May 1, 2017
2017 marks the fourth consecutive year that Verdical Group produced the annual Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo (MGBCE) with the USGBC-LA...
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GB&D Magazine Article on USGBC-LA Award
April 20, 2017
As noted in the April 20, 2017 GB&D Magazine, "10 Things You Need to Know Today" newsletter, The U.S. Green...
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VG’s Teknion Project Nominated for Calibre Award
April 18, 2017
We're proud to announce that Verdical Group, along with our entire LEED Gold Teknion Showroom project team, has been nominated by Vanderbyl...
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VG Presents at AIA Inland California
April 18, 2017
Verdical Group's Director of Sustainability presented a Green Building Market Update for the AIA Inland California Chapter on April 18th....
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VG Presents at EBEWE “First Fridays” Session
April 7, 2017
As first mentioned in our December 2016 post here, Verdical Group's Director of Sustainability, Holly Hill, was selected as a speaker...
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Net Zero Buildings Magazine
March 24, 2017
Check out the Net Zero 2017 Conference mentioned below in the March issue of Net Zero Buildings Magazine!
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Net Zero 2017 Conferencee-Newsletter
March 23, 2017
Verdical Group distributed an e-newsletter today that focuses on the Net Zero 2017 Conference. This newsletter calls for VG's subscribers...
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VG’s Los Angeles City College Project Published on USGBC
March 11, 2017
Verdical Group worked with Pankow Builders and the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) to achieve LEED Silver for their...
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Verdical’s Google Charleston East Project Featured in Business Insider
March 7, 2017
Verdical Group is providing Living Building Challenge (LBC) Materials Petal documentation support for Google's Mountain View, CA campus, which is...
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Our Positive Impact & More
March 6, 2017
Verdical Group is proud to share the positive social and environmental impact our company has made in our spring quarterly newsletter....
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VG Guest Lecture at USC School of Architecture
February 28, 2017
Holly Hill & Drew Shula served as guest lecturers at the USC School of Architecture for the graduate Building Science program...
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Drew Shula Interviewed on Pick My Solar Blog
February 9, 2017
One of Verdical Group's sustainable neighbors at our downtown office, the Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator, has published an interview with...
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VG Presents at AIA Santa Barbara
January 20, 2017
VG's Director of Sustainability, Holly Hill, presented at AIA Santa Barbara's headquarters on January 20th, 2017. Her two-hour ratings seminar...
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VG Selected for EBEWE Speakers Bureau
December 15, 2016
On December 14th, the Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency ordinance (EBEWE) was unanimously adopted by LA city council. USGBC-LA will...
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VG’s Sofia Siegel Was Interviewed By PDH Academy
December 14, 2016
Verdical Group's Project Manager Sofia Siegel was interviewed about the benefits of green buildings by PDH Academy, a national continuing...
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Q4 Firm Updates
December 2, 2016
The Verdical Group quarterly newsletter was just published and its packed with the latest company updates. Our new Living Building...
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VG Guest Lecture at LMU
November 30, 2016
Verdical Group Director of Sustainability, Holly Hill, served as a guest lecturer for Adjunct Professor Stacey Toguchi's Loyola Marymount University...
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VG Presents at High School Career Day
November 10, 2016
For the third consecutive year, Verdical Group Founder & Principal Drew Shula presented to students at the 10th Annual Environmental...
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VG Receives CA State Assembly Awards
November 10, 2016
Verdical Group’s Drew Shula and Holly Hill were both awarded with a California Legislature Assembly Certificate of Recognition at the...
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VG’s Hogan Lovells Project Published on USGBC
November 2, 2016
Verdical Group provided LEED project management and commissioning services for the world-renowned law firm Hogan Lovells. Their new office space...
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Recap: Net Zero 2016 Conference
October 11, 2016
VG's Sofia Siegel wrote an article recapping our Net Zero 2016 Conference that was published on the Verdical Group blog. Check out...
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Verdical Group & Pankow Interviewed at Greenbuild Conference
October 6, 2016
VG's Drew Shula was interviewed alongside Pankow's SoCal Regional Vice President, Jack Mollenkopf, at Greenbuild 2016. Verdical Group is co-located...
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VG Leads Greenbuild LA Tour
October 5, 2016
VG's Drew Shula lead a portion of a tour around the Greenbuild LA host venue, the LA Convention Center, on...
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Perspectives on Net Zero – What Does the Future Look Like?
September 30, 2016
VG has published an article on the Verdical Group Stories blog that discusses the Net Zero 2016 Conference panel, "Perspectives on Net...
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VG Fall Newsletter: New Team Members & Greenbuild
September 8, 2016
The VG Fall newsletter is packed with great content, including: new team members, particularly our Director of Sustainability Holly Hill, Greenbuild...
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Net Zero 2016 — Video, Photos & More
September 1, 2016
Verdical Group's latest e-newsletter blast, published on September 1st, 2016, includes a full recap of our Net Zero 2016 Conference....
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Net Zero 2016 Conference Featured in GB&D Magazine
August 31, 2016
VG's Net Zero 2016 Conference was featured in an exclusive article for Green Building and Design Magazine. "The 3rd Annual...
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Miramar College Building Published in USGBC Directory
August 26, 2016
VG is happy to see that our LEED v3 Gold Miramar College project has been published in USGBC’s Project Directory....
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Greenbuild Articles Mention VG’s Host Committee Work
August 17, 2016
We’re excited to see that two members of the VG team, Drew Shula and Emily Hand, have been included in...
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VG’s Net Zero 2016 Conference Featured on KCRW
August 15, 2016
The Los Angeles radio station KCRW (carries National Public Radio in LA) featured VG's Net Zero 2016 Conference in their Design...
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GreenBiz Published VG’s Biomimicry Article
August 10, 2016
VG’s Martin Smith wrote a piece titled "How is Biomimicry Inspiring Sustainable Design" on our blog "Verdical Group Stories" that...
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GreenBiz Reprinted VG’s Net Zero Article
August 8, 2016
VG's summer intern Paul Lee wrote a piece on our blog "Verdical Group Stories" that was recently reprinted on GreenBiz.com,...
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VG Featured in USGBC+ Article
August 4, 2016
A recent USGBC+ article features Verdical Group’s LEED Silver certified North Hills Wellness Center project that was completed with Pankow...
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GreenBiz Covers VG’s Net Zero 2016 Conference
August 1, 2016
VG's Martin Smith published an article on GreenBiz.com that covers five companies leading the way in the net zero building...
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Biomimicry Hike with Janine Benyus
June 8, 2016
Drew Shula joined Janine Benyus of the Biomimicry Institute (and author of "Biomimicry: Innovation Inspired by Nature"), David Mayer de...
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Company Updates & Register for Net Zero 2016
June 5, 2016
Check out our most recent VG newsletter with updates including: information and registration for our Net Zero 2016 Conference, LEED...
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USGBC-LA MGBCE Highlight Video
June 1, 2016
Check out the USGBC-LA MGBCE 2016 Conference Highlight Video -- Drew Shula is featured at the 0:35 mark speaking about...
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Biomimicry Conference Featured on Building Green
May 23, 2016
"Could imitating nature help us survive climate change? That was the question asked by Biomimicry 2016: The Road to Resiliency,...
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VG Attends Living Future unConference in Seattle
May 11, 2016
VG Principal, Drew Shula, attended the International Living Future unConference in Seattle, WA. The theme of this year's unConference was...
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15th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo
April 26, 2016
Verdical Group is proud to have partnered with USGBC-LA to deliver another great event. Verdical Group was an exhibitor sponsor...
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VG Volunteer Day: LA River Cleanup
April 23, 2016
Verdical Group's Emily Hand, Diana Chen, and Drew Shula serve on the USGBC-LA Greening Committee, a subcommittee of the Greenbuild...
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VG Principal Drew Shula Speaks at UCLA Social Innovation Week
April 20, 2016
VG Founder & Principal, Drew Shula, participated on a panel for UCLA's Social Innovation week with ELP Advisors, Climate Resolve...
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Verdical Group Featured on GB&D Magazine
April 14, 2016
A bridge between biology and design, leading industry experts gathered to look for sustainability already existing in the world. As...
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Apply Today: VG Internship Program
April 11, 2016
Verdical Group is looking to bring a talented Sustainability & Marketing Intern on board. Review the position here and learn...
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Biomimicry Conference Recap Featured on Form Magazine
April 8, 2016
Biomimicry is a systems-based approach to innovation and design that looks to the past. Specifically, the 3.8 billion years of...
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Biomimicry 2016: Event Highlights & Video
March 22, 2016
View our newsletter to: watch the Biomimicry 2016 Conference highlight video, download photos and presentation slides, and view event metrics....
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VG Certified as a City of LA Green Business
March 17, 2016
Verdical Group's downtown Los Angeles space has been officially certified by The City of Los Angeles as a Green Business!...
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Biomimicry 2016 Conference Featured on Biomimicry.net
March 8, 2016
Check out Biomimicry 3.8's blog post on VG's upcoming Biomimicry Conference which will include a presentation from Jamie Dwyer, Principal...
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Drew Shula Speaking at Counting Down to (Net) Zero
March 1, 2016
VG Founder & Principal, Drew Shula, will be speaking at the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Orange County event,...
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We’re Hiring! – Senior Project Manager
February 27, 2016
We're looking for a knowledgeable and passionate Senior Project Manager to join our team. Click here to view the job...
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VG Quarterly Newsletter
February 26, 2016
Check out our most recent VG quarterly newsletter for updates including: VG's Biomimicry 2016 Conference, our job hiring announcement, USGBC-LA's...
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Sofia Siegel Selected as Greenbuild Session Reviewer
February 15, 2016
Congratulations to our Verdical Group Associate Project Manager, Sofia Siegel, on being selected as a USGBC Greenbuild Conference Session Reviewer....
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Join Us at Biomimicry 2016
February 11, 2016
Join us for Biomimicry 2016, our inaugural convening of professionals around biomimetic and energy efficient, nature-inspired design. Nature has had...
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AMHC Featured on USGBC National Website
February 5, 2016
Check out the USGBC National profile on our LEED BD+C v3 Silver certified project, Arcadia Mental Health Center, for the...
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VG Sponsors Net Positive Conference
January 1, 2016
Verdical Group is pleased to be a Change Agent Sponsor of the third annual Net Positive Energy and Water Conference...
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VP Biden Visits New VG Office
December 10, 2015
A big THANK YOU to our clients for another amazing year and happy holidays from the Verdical Group team! Check...
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SD Miramar College Project Achieves LEED Gold
December 8, 2015
The San Diego Miramar College Administration Building achieved LEED v3 BD+C Gold Certification. VG provided LEED Project Management services on...
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VG Featured in Urban Land Magazine Article
November 13, 2015
Verdical Group's recent Net Zero Energy Building Conference (NZEB-C2) was featured in a great write-up in Urban Land Magazine. The...
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VG Co-Sponsors DC Greenbuild Party
November 10, 2015
Verdical Group is pleased to be co-sponsoring the Greenbuild 2015 Thursday night Monumental Party. Find the VG team at Greenbuild...
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GE Project Featured on USGBC National Website
September 25, 2015
Check out the USGBC National profile on our LEED ID+C v3 Gold certified project for GE. View full project profile...
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Drew Shula Selected for Greenbuild 2016 LA Host Committee
September 23, 2015
Verdical Group Founder + Principal, Drew Shula, has been selected for a position on the Greenbuild LA 2016 Host Committee....
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Inspiring a Net Zero Future — Event Highlights & Video
September 3, 2015
View our newsletter to: watch the Conference highlight video, download photos and presentation slides, and view event metrics for the...
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VG Launches New Website
July 30, 2015
Read our latest newsletter for firm announcements including team and project updates, and check out our newly launched website.
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VG Social Media: Connect With Us!
March 1, 2015
Stay connected with us to follow our story. You can find us on the pages listed below to receive our...
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Greenbuild 2014 New Orleans
December 18, 2014
Verdical Group wishes you a Happy Holiday! Check out our latest newsletter to see updates on our projects, team, and...
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VG Featured in “CLAVE!” Article
August 1, 2014
Verdical Group Founder + Principal, Drew Shula, was interviewed by "CLAVE!," the largest real estate publication in Ecuador. The article...
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Nearly 1 Million Pounds Diverted from PIMCO HQ
July 23, 2014
Verdical Group Project Manager, Diana Chen, played a key role working with our nonprofit partner ANEW to divert nearly 1...
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VG Event: Net Zero Energy Buildings — The Future is Now
July 2, 2014
Join us at the premier SoCal net zero energy building event coming up on July 18, 2014. Verdical Group has...
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Craft Media Article: VG Launches in LA
July 1, 2014
Check out the Craft Media Press on Verdical Group's launch in Los Angeles, CA.
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VG About Us Video
February 11, 2014
Check out our newsletter with firm updates including a new "About Us" video.
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VG Featured in Forbes Article
October 25, 2013
Verdical Group Founder + Principal Drew Shula's article titled, "In The Quest For Net Zero, Lessons From A High Performance......
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