| Date |
Description |
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Sept. 6, 2007 |
Intro to Green Home Building Standards
An overview of the green building standards including incentives, benefits, strategies, and materials compatible with our Sonoran Desert Environment.
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Oct. 5 & 6, 2007 |
Green Building Expo
Location: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts –www.greenbuildingexpo.com |
| Nov. 1, 2007 |
Natural and Reclaimed Building Materials
Regional materials that are compatible with our harsh desert environment, abundant, rapidly renewable, and support the local econonmy. Learn about opportunities to reuse quality materials and divert waste from our landfills. |
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Dec. 6, 2007 |
Manufactured Wall and Roof Systems
New building products and techniques for Green Building showing innovative entrepre- neurial pioneers making Green a reality. **Includes a Building Materials Showcase**
Presented by Rick Johnson, Inventor of IMSI Reinforced Insulated Masonry |
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Jan. 3, 2008 |
Home Improvements and Green Remodeling
Green is everywhere. We will discuss how you make practical and healthy decisions for your home in the current sea of green. The presentation includes examples and an opportunity to get professional feedback on your specific questions and concerns. Presented by Anne Bertino of Bertino-Baumann Design Group and Mick Dalrymple of a.k.a. Green. |
| Feb. 7, 2008 |
Building Science: The system approach to Energy Efficiency
Learn about the principles of heat flow to create an energy-efficient, safe, comfortable and healthy home. Hear about diagnostic tests used to locate energy performance problems. |
| March 6, 2008 |
Interior & Indoor Environmental Quality
Indoor air pollutants can be six times higher than outdoor air. This lecture will address strategies for minimizing indoor pollutants including material selection, ventilation and filtration. |
| April 3, 2008 |
Water Efficiency in the Sonoran Desert
An overview of water efficiency practices, including indoor plumbing fixtures, xeriscape, gray water and rainwater harvesting. |
| May 1, 2008 |
Innovative Green Built Projects in the Phoenix/Scottsdale Area
Learn about local innovative projects that excel from the synergistic benefits of energy efficiency, renewable resources, water efficiency, and climatic responsive design. |
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June 5, 2008 |
GREEN Feng Shui
With growing interest in Feng Shui and Green Design knowing about a new approach that blends all of them is very appealing to design enthusiasts. This lecture will highlight design strategies and info incorporating feng shui basics and green design. |