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September 4, 2008 (pdf/36kb/1p)
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Choosing Green: The Home Buyers Guide to Good Green Homes
Guest Speaker: Jerry Yudelson, PE
An overview of the green building practices including options, benefits, strategies, materials and rating criteria appropriate for the Sonoran Desert. |
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October 2, 2008 |
Home Improvements and Green Remodeling
Learn about environmentally responsible and healthy remodeling practices that support sustainable desert living. |
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November 6, 2008
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Natural and Reclaimed Building Materials
Regional materials that are compatible with our harsh desert environment, abundant, rapidly renewable, and support the local economy. Learn about opportunities to reuse quality materials that divert valuable resources from the landfill. |
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December 4, 2008 |
Manufactured Wall and Roof Systems
Resource efficient building systems that conserve energy and preserve our natural resources.- |
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February 5, 2009
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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. |
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March 5, 2009
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Interiors & 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. |
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April 2, 2009
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Water Efficiency in the Sonoran Desert
An overview of water efficiency practices, including indoor plumbing fixtures, xeriscape, gray water and rainwater harvesting. |
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May 7, 2009 |
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 4, 2009 |
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. |