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Free Green Building Lectures
The City of Scottsdale's Green Building Program advocates responsible use of our natural resources in the design and construction of our built environment. Each lecture will address one of the many green building topics that demonstrate energy/resource efficient, healthy, and environmentally responsible building practices.
Next Lecture
February 2, 2012
Green Neighborhoods
7:00 to 8:30 PM
Scottsdale Granite Reef Senior Center
1700 N. Granite Reef Rd.
(NW corner of McDowell & Granite Reef,behind the convenience store)
Green isn’t just about buildings. Hear about efforts to create compact, walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods and spaces that encourage social interaction. Learn about the city’s progress in developing a bicycle friendly and pedestrian connected city. Explore the possibilities of urban farming that provides access to fresh, locally grown produce.
- Compact and Mixed Use Neighborhoods – Mary Vandevord, Scottsdale Senior Planner
- Bikability and Walkability - Reed Kempton, Scottsdale Principle Transportation Planner
- Urban Farming and Community Connectivity - Joan Baron, Baron Studio
The lectures are free and open to the public. RSVPs are not needed. For more information, call (480) 312-3111.
Lecture location
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Granite Reef Senior Center (NW corner Granite Reef and McDowell Road, immediately north of AM/PM convenience store) |
Download the 2011-2012 GB Lecture Series (pdf/163kb/2pp)
Season Schedule 2011-2012
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Sept 1, 2011 |
What Happens When Green Becomes Code? A discussion on Scottsdale's newly adopted International Green Construction Code (IgCC) and what it means to building owners, design professionals, developers and builders. The code will serve as the core of the city’s optional Commercial Green Building Program and will make it easier for developers of commercial and multi-family housing to “go green” -- a “whole systems” approach through design and construction techniques. |
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Oct 6, 2011 7 to 8:30 pm |
Smart Energy Technologies Can advances in technologies reduce or even reverse negative impacts on our natural resources and environment? Hear about smart energy technologies that reduce energy consumption and curtail our reliance on fossil based fuels while lowering our energy costs. Topics will include the latest on Energy Dashboards and the Smart Grid, LED Lighting and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Speakers include:
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Nov 3, 2011 7 to 8:30 pm |
Sustainable Cities Can cities exist in balance with our Sonoran desert ecosystem? Scottsdale planning staff will discuss on-going efforts to protect our desert ecology, mitigate the urban heat island effect, increase pedestrian connectivity, enhance bicycle mobility, support urban compact development, and minimize nighttime light pollution. |
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Dec 1, 2011 7 to 8:30 pm |
Rainwater and Graywater Is there enough annual rainfall in the desert to collect and reuse? Is rainwater the same as stormwater? What is graywater and what can we do with it? Learn about successful rainwater harvesting and graywater projects and what you can do to reduce demand on the desert’s most precious resource. |
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Feb 2, 2012 7 to 8:30 pm |
Green Neighborhoods Green isn’t just about buildings. Hear about efforts to create compact, walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods and spaces that encourage social interaction. Explore community gardens that promote a sense of community and physical activity while providing access to fresh, locally grown produce.
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Mar 1, 2012 7 to 8:30 pm |
Cooling and Heating Options for Your Home: Did you know that 43% of all electricity consumed in Phoenix metro area homes is used for air conditioning? How can you improve the comfort of your home and reduce the energy required to cool and heat? Find out about new and alternative cooling and heating systems. Learn how to improve your existing system. |
| Apr 5, 2012
7 to 8:30 pm |
Water Saving Technologies Did you know that 70% of city-supplied potable water is used primarily for landscape irrigation and 30% of the remainder is used for flushing toilets? Learn about EPA’s WaterSense plumbing products and irrigation technologies that can reduce your water consumption by 20-30%. Obtain landscaping tips to reduce irrigation needs while providing a healthy and beautiful environment. |
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May 3, 2012 7 to 8:30 pm |
Indoor Environmental Quality and Healthy Homes Air pollutant levels inside an energy efficient tightly-sealed home can be six times higher than outdoor levels. Learn strategies to improve indoor environmental quality and well-being, including tips on material selection, green labeling, fresh air ventilation, filtration and daylighting. |
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Jun 7, 2012 7 to 8:30 pm |
Innovative Green Projects in the Valley Are you ready for the future? Explore innovative and trendsetting projects that excel in energy efficiency, material resources, water reuse, and unique building design solutions. |
For more information on the Green Building Lecture series please call 480-312-3111.
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