Calendar of Events

If you're planning an event relating to Green Building, get it on this list early so others know to avoid setting up a conflicting event! Notify us with the event title, dates, location, contact information, and a one-sentence description.

In addition to the dated events listed here, check out the ongoing event sponsors who offer classes, workshops, training programs, regional conferences, and film or seminar series of potential interest to you.

2004 Events

July 20-23 -- Cleveland, Ohio

Engineering Green Buildings This first-ever national conference on green buildings for engineers includes intensive, interactive training sessions, and case-study discussions for the commercial, industrial, and institutional building sectors relative to new construction, renovation, and O&M. EBN's Alex Wilson will be one of the presenters.

Contact: HPAC Engineering, 1300 E. 9th St., Cleveland, OH 44114; 216-696-7000, 216-696-3432 (fax), hpac@penton.com (e-mail), Web site: www.hpac.com/products/egb.htm

 

July 23-25 -- John Day, Oregon

SolWest Renewable Energy Fair Admission includes 50 free workshops on both off-grid and grid-intertied renewable energy (RE) and sustainable living topics. More than 50 exhibitors show tools for energy and lifestyle self-reliance, including solar, wind, biofuels, and a special exhibit and keynote this year cover 50 years of solar history. An Electrathon race highlights efficient, lightweight vehicle technology. Cost is $5 per adult per day, with weekend, youth, and senior discounts, volunteers, and children under 12 free. Camping is available (free for volunteers).

Contact: Jennifer Barker, SolWest/EORenew, PO Box 485, Canyon City, OR 97820; 541-575-3633, info@solwest.org (e-mail), Web site: www.solwest.org

 

July 24 -- Washington, District of Columbia

Facilitating the Initial Stages of LEED: An APPA Leadership Forum Pre-Conference Workshop The Smithsonian Institution has committed to developing a plan to achieve LEEDª for Existing Buildings certification for its Victor Building. An implementation plan will be interactively prepared by conference attendees and Smithsonian staff members during a one day, pre-conference workshop. The results of this workshop will be presented in a panel discussion aimed at highlighting the overall process and identifying industry best practices.

Contact: APPA, 1643 Prince St., Alexandria, VA 22314-2818; 703-684-1446, 703-549-2772 (fax), Web site: www.appa.org/Education/EducationalFacilitiesLeadershipForum/programappasat.cfm

 

July 24-25 -- Warren, Vermont

Research & Design for Ecological Structures Using a balanced approach to the analysis of materials, technology, systems, and human experience, learn a practical framework for analyzing the environmental impact of a building project throughout the design process. Topics will include embodied and discrete energy analysis, life-cycle costing, systems dynamics, materials selection, and regulatory compliance strategies. Eligible for 14 AIA Continuing Education Learning Units.

Contact: Kate Stephenson, Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 189 Vt. Route 100, Warren, VT 05674; 888-496-5541, 802-496-5540 (fax), kate@yestermorrow.org (e-mail), Web site: www.yestermorrow.org

 

July 25 -- Occidental, California

Green Building Tour Tour the buildings and other structures in the core area of this 80-acre site. Emphasis will be placed on natural building elements, use of recycled materials, innovative passive solar designs, and the evolution of "green" building over the last 30 years. Included is a structure recently remodeled using a variety of natural building methods, including cob and adobe. Suggested donation: $10 per person.

Contact: Occidental Arts and Ecology Center, 15290 Coleman Valley Rd., Occidental, CA 95465; 707-874-1557 x201, 707-874-1558 (fax), oaec@oaec.org(e-mail), Web site: www.oaec.org

 

July 26-29 -- Palm Desert, California

StormCon: The North American Surface Water Quality Conference & Exposition Forty workshops are presented in four tracks: Meeting Regulatory Challenge, Stormwater Best Management Practices, Monitoring Water Quality, and Managing the Stormwater Program.

Contact: Steve Di Giorgi, StormCon, PO Box 3100, Santa Barbara, CA 93130; 805-682-1300 x129, info@StormCon.com (e-mail), Web site: www.StormCon.com

 

August 6-8 -- Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada

Rammed Earth Weekend Meror Krayenhoff, head of Terra Firma Builders, will teach participants enough about basic rammed earth design and engineering to avoid making expensive design and construction errors. They will also learn what kind of building site to choose, how to situate their rammed earth house, and be ready to gather dirt for testing and trial color samples. For those who aren't planning to build right away, the course offers an introduction to the environmental building world and a chance to tour a few rammed earth homes.

Contact: Terra Firma Builders Ltd., 212 Cusheon Lake Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B9; Canada; 250-537-9355, 250-537-9361 (fax), office@sirewall.com (e-mail), Web site: www.sirewall.com

 

August 8-11 -- Rochester, New York

Energy 2004: The Solutions Network This 7th annual gathering includes pre- and post-workshop programs and special sessions, a plenary session, a product exposition, presentations in specialized learning tracks, and optional technical tours. Covers the latest cost-effective, energy-saving, renewable energy and water efficiency products and equipment.

Contact: Jane Vander Linden, McNeil Technologies, Inc., 703-921-1719, jcvl@mcneiltech.com (e-mail), Web site: www.energy2004.ee.doe.gov

 

August 14-15 -- Warren, Vermont

Integrated Design: Transforming Architectural Practice Integrated Design differs from traditional practice in several ways but most significantly by involving the owner and the entire design team in discussions and decision making from the earliest stages of the project. This workshop addresses all aspects of Integrated Design from process dynamics to framing the initial design problem to building practical strategies and finally, implementing an effective workplan.

Contact: Kate Stephenson, Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 189 Vt. Route 100, Warren, VT 05674; 888-496-5541, 802-496-5540 (fax), kate@yestermorrow.org (e-mail), Web site: www.yestermorrow.org

 

August 21-22 -- Hopland, California

SolFest 2004: 9th Annual Solar & Good Living Festival This annual festival, focusing on renewable energy and green building, will feature over 150 exhibitors, keynote speeches, entertainment, kids' activities, displays, and demos, as well as ongoing educational presentations.

Contact: Doron Amiran, Institute for Solar Living, PO Box 836, Hopland, CA 95449; 707-744-2108, doron.amiran@solarliving.org (e-mail), Web site: www.solarliving.org

 

August 22-27 -- Pacitic Grove, California

ACEEE 2004 Summer Study: Breaking Out of the Box This 12thbiennial conference on Energy Efficiency in Buildings is comprised of roundtable sessions, refereed papers for oral or visual presentation, display presentations, and a technology showcase. Topics include energy technologies and information technologies; market transformation; design and performance of buildings; program design, implementation, and evaluation; human and social dimensions of energy use; deregulation of the industry and utility system reliability; and energy and environmental policies, among others.

Contact: Rebecca Lunetta, ACEEE Summer Study Office, PO Box 7588, Newark, DE 19714-7588; 302-292-3966, 302-292-3965 (fax), rlunetta@comcast.net (e-mail), Web site: www.aceee.org

 

August 24-26 -- Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

SER2004 Conference: 16th Annual International Conference Topics covering the entire range of restoration theory and practice will be addressed in plenary sesions, concurrent sessions, and symposia. Includes paper and poster presentations, optional pre- and post-conference workshops, and field trips before, during, and after the proceedings.

Contact: Robert Seaton, Society for Ecological Restoration International, info@ser.org (e-mail), Web site: www.ser.org

 

August 28-September 10 -- Santa Fe, New Mexico

Permaculture Design Course Students will learn about permaculture, a design system and set of principles (care for earth, care for people, share the surplus) that integrates all aspects of living sustainably on the land. Permaculture uses indigenous knowledge and contemporary innovations to teach pattern thinking and principles for designing site-appropriate environments. This class includes lecture, hands-on site assessment and design, field trips, special presentations, and optional evening activities. Instructor Scott Pittman, co-founder of the Permaculture Institute, is an internationally acclaimed designer who has taught in over thirteen countries on four continents.

Contact: EcoVersity, 2639 Agua Fria, Santa Fe, NM 87505; 505-424-9797 x10, info@ecoversity.org (e-mail), Web site: www.ecoversity.org

 

August 28-November 19 -- Santa Fe, New Mexico

Certificate Program for Earth-Based Vocations This comprehensive curriculum includes 10 weeks of hands-on projects, group design exercises, and field trips followed by a 10-week mentored internship. The program is designed for students seeking to join the fast-growing field of professionals who are developing whole-system approaches for the design of human environments. These practical visionaries design from nature and draw inspiration from such disciplines as permaculture, deep ecology, biomimicry, ecological design, and the bioregional movement. Their place-based systems integrate land planning, natural building, renewable energies, water harvesting, and small- to large-scale agricultural production.

Contact: EcoVersity, 2639 Agua Fria, Santa Fe, NM 87505; 505-424-9797 x12, apilling@ecoversity.org (e-mail), Web site: www.ecoversity.org

 

August 29-September 1 -- San Francisco, California

NRC 3rd Annual Congress and Exposition This gathering includes plenary sessions, concurrent educational sessions, waste reduction and cultural/natural environment tours, a trade show, and networking and social events.

Contact: Rebecca Mebane, National Recycling Coalition, Inc., 1325 G Street NW, Suite 1025, Washington, DC 20005-3104; 202-347-0450, 202-347-0449 (fax), rebeccam@nrc-recycle.org (e-mail), Web site: www.nrc-recycle.org/congress/

 

September 1-3 -- Oakland, California

Deconstruction & Building Materials Reuse Conference Presentations, discussions, vendor show, tours, and the annual meeting of the Used Building Materials Association (UBMA), with topics ranging from connections between deconstruction and Green Building; used building materials markets; deconstruction costs and benefits; international, federal, state, and local government highlights; new research; standards development; deconstruction in the military; design for deconstruction and reuse; insurance at deconstruction sites; and IRS tax credits for deconstruction.

Contact: Lisa Vanderpool, U.S. EPA Region 9, 415-972-3282, vanderpool.lisa@epa.gov (e-mail), Web site: www.decon04.org

 

September 10-12 -- Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada

Rammed Earth Weekend Meror Krayenhoff, head of Terra Firma Builders, will teach participants enough about basic rammed earth design and engineering to avoid making expensive design and construction errors. They will also learn what kind of building site to choose, how to situate their rammed earth house, and be ready to gather dirt for testing and trial color samples. For those who aren't planning to build right away, the course offers an introduction to the environmental building world and a chance to tour a few rammed earth homes.

Contact: Terra Firma Builders Ltd., 212 Cusheon Lake Rd., Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2B9; Canada; 250-537-9355, 250-537-9361 (fax), office@sirewall.com (e-mail), Web site: www.sirewall.com

 

September 12-15 -- Seattle, Washington

2nd National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration Learn successful strategies for all aspects of habitat restoration; share your experience and talents to help craft the future of restoration; discover how to fund your restoration effort; explore the latest products, tools and services available.

Contact: Restore America's Estuaries, 3801 N. Fairfax Dr. - Ste 53, Arlington, VA 22203; 703-524-0248, Web site: www.estuaries.org

 

September 17-19 -- Taos, New Mexico

Earthship-Building Seminar An Earthship is a sustainable, autonomous dwelling that gets its power from the sun and the wind, water from rain and snow, and treats its own gray- and black-water sewage. The hands-on training session, led by founder Michael Reynolds, covers passive solar heating, thermal mass construction, natural cooling and ventilation techniques, active solar power and wind systems, use of natural and recycled materials, rainwater catchment, integrated water re-use systems, gray and black water botanical cells.

Contact: Rebecca , Earthship Biotecture, PO Box 1041, Taos, NM 87571; 505-751-0462, 505-751-1005 (fax), biotecture@earthship.org (e-mail), Web site: www.earthship.org

 

September 18-19 -- Fort Collins, Colorado

5th Annual Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair Presenting information on sustainable living practices and covering renewable energy, natural building techniques, biodiesel fuel, hydrogen fuel cells, water conservation, sustainable agriculture and forestry, environmental responsibility, and alternative vehicles, among other topics. Includes keynote speakers, national exhibitors, workshops, hands-on demonstrations, and more.

Contact: Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association, 9860 Poudre Canyon Rd., Bellvue, CO 80512; 970-224-FAIR, 970-419-1056 (fax), Web site: www.SustainableLivingFair.org

 

September 18-19 -- Washington, District of Columbia

Green Festival 04 Aimed at the general public, this event will promote green technology, renewable energy, conservation, recycling, and green products, among many other aspects of socially and environmentally sustainable living. Exhibitors are screened for the greenness of their business policies and practices.

Contact: Global Exchange, 2017 Mission St. - Ste 303, San Francisco, CA 94110; 877-727-2179, exhibit@greenfestivals.com (e-mail), Web site: www.greenfestivals.com

 

September 27-30 -- Las Vegas, Nevada

IAQA-NAFA 2004 Annual Meeting & Exposition: Creating Partnerships, Building Bridges For the first time, the IAQA and NAFA are combining their annual meetings and expanding their programs and events to attract a larger interest base. Four days of workshops, panel discussions, technical sessions, and exhibits are designed to bring a broad range of cutting-edge IAQ and filtration information to as many as 1,000 attendees. The program is designed in a three-track format.

Contact: Indoor Air Quality Association, 12339 Carroll Ave., Rockville, MD 20852; 301-231-8388 x13, 301-231-8321 (fax), iaqa@aol.com (e-mail), Web site: www.iaqa.org

 

October 1-2 -- San Antonio, Texas

Green Building / Hybrid Source Expo & Workshop Covering renewable energy, alternative building materials and demos, accessible design, water-saving systems, xero/wildscape ideas, and hybrid and fuel cell vehicles. Free AIA-certified Continuing Education classes.

Contact: The Green Connection, 201 Barrera, San Antonio, TX 78210; 210-212-8031, 210-212-7103 (fax), rzheck@cs.com (e-mail), Web site: www.greenconnexion.com/expo/default.htm

 

October 2-15 -- Garberville, California

Green Building for a Sustainable Future Taught by Dan Antonioli, Victoria Schomer, and Darrel DeBoer, this course takes an in-depth look at green building materials, ecological designs, renewable energy systems, waste reduction, indoor air quality, healing environments, water conservation and water harvesting, sustainable forestry, alternatives to wood in construction, natural building, and living roofs, among other topics.

Contact: Heartwood Institute, 220 Harmony Lane, Garberville, CA 95542; 877-936-9663, hello@heartwoodinstitute.com (e-mail), Web site: www.heartwoodinstitute.com

 

October 4-6 -- Las Vegas, Nevada

Wood-Frame Housing Durability and Disaster Issues This conference features an international slate of speakers, including researchers, material and equipment suppliers, manufacturers, and end-users. Topics include existing and new construction issues that affect durability/disaster; improving durability against biological and nonbiological degradation; mitigation of damage from earthquakes, fire, wind, floods; moisture-related problems; indoor air quality; and new technology/products.

Contact: Conference & Meetings Dept., Forest Products Society, 2801 Marshall Ct., Madison, WI 53705-2295; 608-231-1361 x208, 608-231-2152 (fax), conferences@forestprod.org (e-mail), Web site: www.forestprod.org

 

October 5-7 -- St. Louis, Missouri

Labs21 2004Annual Conference This event includes site tours, technical sessions covering new strategies for sustainable laboratory design and management, working sessions, networking opportunities, and a technology fair. Keynote is Doug Kelbaugh, Dean and Professor of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Michigan, who is also an internationally renowned designer and planner.

Contact: labs21@erg.com (e-mail), Web site: www.labs21century.gov/conf/index.htm

 

October 12-13 -- Saratoga Springs, New York

Empire Energy & Environmental Expo (E4TM) This 4th annual expo event includes papers and presentations on case studies of energy and environmental business development and healthy and high-performance building design; design tools; products, materials, building systems, and design strategies; government initiatives, regulatory issues, and similar topics.

Contact: Donna Denley, EBA/NYS, Inc., 126 State St. - 3rd Fl., Albany, NY 12207-1637; 518/432-6400 x224, 518/432-1383 (fax), ebanys@aol.com (e-mail), Web site: www.eba-nys.org

 

October 12-13 -- Oconomowoc, Wisconsin

SE2 Leadership Conference A conference on Sustainability and Energy Efficiency for green-building focused architects, engineers, materials suppliers, contractors, and interior designers, as well as developers, building owners, and local and state government officials. This year's gathering will launch the SE2 Leadership Award, recognizing leadership in energy-efficient and sustainable design, construction and operation of Wisconsin commercial and nonresidential buildings and related systems. Online registration will be available by July 1.

Contact: Wisconsin Green Building Alliance, 759 N. Milwaukee St. - Ste 304, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 414-224-9422, 414-224-1458 (fax), se2conference@app.topica.com (e-mail), Web site: www.wgba.org

 

October 20-23 -- Dallas, Texas

EEBA Building Solutions Conference and Exposition & Sunbelt Builders Show The 22nd annual Conference & Expo of the Energy & Environmental Building Association, cohosted with the Sunbelt Builders Show, will promote environmentally responsible, durable, healthy, and energy-saving methods for residential and light construction in all climate regions. Expanded expo with over 300 exhibitors.

Contact: Energy & Environmental Building Association, 10740 Lyndale Ave. S, Ste 10W, Bloomington, MN 55420-5615; 952-881-1098, 952-881-3048 (fax), info@eeba.org (e-mail), Web site: www.eeba.org/conference/

 

October 21-24 -- Augsburg, Germany

RENEXPO An international trade fair and conference focusing on renewable energy and energy-efficient construction and renovation. The fair will be accompanied by several conferences, seminars, workshops, and other special events.

Contact: erneuerbare energien, Kommunikations- und Informationsservice GmbH, Unter den Linden 15, 72762 Reutlingen, Germany; +49-(0)7121-3016-0, +49-(0)7121-3016-100 (fax), redaktion@energie-server.de (e-mail), Web site: www.renexpo.com

 

October 21-24 -- Augsburg, Germany

IHE - WoodEnergy 2004 This international trade fair and conference will present the complete value chain of energy from wood, starting with wood production up to the production of electricity and heat in all ranges of power plants.

Contact: erneuerbare energien, Kommunikations und Informationsservice GmbH, Unter den Linden 15, 72762 Reutlingen, Germany; +49-(0)7121-3016-0, +49-(0)7121-3016-100 (fax), redaktion@energie-server.de (e-mail), Web site: www.ihe-woodenergy.com

 

October 26 -- Worcester, Massachusetts

Buy Recycled and Environmentally Preferable Products (EPPs): 10th Annual Vendor Fair and Conference This event attracts nearly 1,000 purchasing and environmental officials from municipal, county and state governments, public schools, colleges, and universities. Workshop sessions cover renewable energy and innovative energy products, climate protection, developing and implementing sustainability plans, new alternative fuels and vehicles, and green building, among other topics.

Contact: Dmitriy Nikolayev, Operational Services Div., Commonwealth of Massachusetts, One Ashburton Pl., Rm 1017, Boston, MA 02108-1552; 617-720-3351, dmitriy.nikolayev@osd.state.ma.us (e-mail), Web site: www.mass.gov/epp/events.htm

 

October 29 -- Cambridge, Massachusetts

Visions of Sustainability: 5th Annual Regional Sustainable Development Forum This year's forum focuses on 'where we've been' and 'where we're going' in terms of sustainable development in the region. Secretary Douglas Foy of the Office for Commonwealth Development is keynote speaker. Workshops focus on transit-oriented development, renewable energy, urban water management, and green design, among other topics.

Contact: Madeline Fraser Cook, New Ecology, Inc., 617-354-4099 x25, forum@newecology.org (e-mail)

 

October 29-November 2 -- Salt Lake City, Utah

ASLA 2004 Annual Meeting & Expo This year's meeting, whose theme is "Natural Spaces, Public Places," provides a wide range of educational opportunities with a focus on the great outdoors and public-private partnerships. The keynote speakers, workshops, educational sessions, and tours are designed to broaden participants' understanding of the issues and allow sharing of best practices for improving equilibrium as we shape our natural and built environments. Includes a trade show with nearly 400 exhibitors.

Contact: American Society of Landscape Architects, 636 Eye St. NW, Washington, DC 20001-3736; 202-363-4666, 202-363-3339 (fax), Web site: www.asla.org

 

November 6-7 -- San Francisco, California

Green Festival 04 Aimed at the general public, this event will promote green technology, renewable energy, conservation, recycling, and green products, among many other aspects of socially and environmentally sustainable living. Exhibitors are screened for the greenness of their green business standards. The Festival follows a 3-day Green Business Conference.

Contact: Global Exchange, 2017 Mission St. - Ste 303, San Francisco, CA 94110; 877-727-2179, exhibit@greenfestivals.com (e-mail), Web site: www.greenfestivals.com

 

November 10-12 -- Portland, Oregon

Greenbuild International Conference & Exposition The USGBC presents this conference and trade show in partnership with the AIA Committee on the Environment, the Construction Specifications Institute, Urban Land Institute, and others. This event is the pre-eminent showcase for leading-edge green technologies in the building industry. It offers an innovative education program promoting the understanding and practice of a sustainably built environment and serves as the annual meeting place for the Green Building industry as it continues to grow.

Contact:U.S. Green Building Council, 1015 18th St. NW, Ste 805, Washington, DC 20036; 202-828-7422, 202-828-5110 (fax), info@usgbc.org (e-mail), Web site: www.usgbc.org

 

December 5-10 -- Clearwater Beach, Florida

Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings IX: Integration of Building Envelopes Two tracks are offered: Principles is devoted to research, and Practices focuses on practical applications and case studies. Special topic workshops are scheduled before and after the core conference.

Contact: Laura Wagner, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, PO Box 2008, Bldg. 4500-N, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-6183; 865-574-7267, 865-574-9331 (fax), wagnerlw@ornl.gov (e-mail), Web site: www.ornl.gov/buildings/

 

 

 

2005 and Beyond

February 16-17, 2005 -- Chicago, Illinois

The Midwest Building & Design Exchange Includes hands-on demonstrations of cutting-edge technology and solutions; the latest in green building and environmental strategies; and exhibits by the premiere vendors and suppliers in the region. A speakers' pavilion for green building topics will host 20-minute sessions running all day both days.

Contact: Shannon Norton, ABCA, 3300 Duval Rd. - Ste 150, Austin, TX 78759; 888-821-0767, 512-821-0794 (fax), shannon@abcaevents.org (e-mail), Web site: www.abcaevents.org

 

March 1-4, 2005 -- Toronto, Canada

Partnerships Towards Sustainability This gathering provides opportunities for discussing the development of multi-stakeholder partnerships towards forest sustainability. Over 250 delegates from the U.S., Canada, and across the globe are expected to attend, representing corporations, governmental agencies, environmental and social non-governmental organizations, forest landowners, indigenous people, professional associations, universities, and others.

Contact: Carole Zabbal, ForestLeadership.com, 888-274-4344, 514-273-8069 (fax), info@ForestLeadership.com (e-mail), Web site: www.ForestLeadership.com

 

March 1-5, 2005 -- Las Vegas, Nevada

POWER-GEN Renewable Energy: Moving into the Mainstream This event brings together the renewable energy (wind, solar, hydro power, geothermal energy, ocean/tidal, and biomass), renewable fuels (biofuels, ethanol, methanol, and biodiesel), and emerging energy technology (hydrogen systems, fuel cells, microturbines, and energy storage) sectors of the energy industry to discuss the key technical, regulatory, structural, economic, and market issues impacting their commercial future. With a conference program featuring multiple tracks of sessions covering technologies and business issues, plus an exhibit floor showcasing the latest products, systems and services, POWER-GEN Renewable Energy is the industry's premier event covering all major aspects of the renewables market.

Contact: PennWell, 1421 S. Sheridan, Tulsa, OK 74112; 888-299-8057, 918-831-9161 (fax), pgre@pennwell.com (e-mail), Web site: www.power-gengreen.com

 

March 29-April 1, 2005 -- Charlotte, North Carolina

8th National Mitigation & Conservation Banking Conference Environmental Banking & Beyond is the conference theme for 2005. Opportunities to explore emerging and multiple markets in the environmental banking and restoration industry, as well as hands-on, how-to sessions on mitigation and conservation banking and the opportunity to experience North Carolina's unique approach to mitigation banking. New banking primer, continuation of Regulators' and Bankers' Forums, field trips, exhibits, posters and more. Presenters do not pay a registration fee. Call for Papers deadline is September 10, 2004.

Contact: Carlene Bahler, JT&A, Inc., 14524-F Lee Rd., Chantilly, VA 20151; 703-837-9763, 703-548-6299 (fax), cbahler@jtainc.com (e-mail), Web site: www.mitigationbankingconference.com

 

April 10-12, 2005 -- Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Engineering Sustainability 2005 Participants will share results of cutting-edge research directed at creating the next generation of green building and sustainable water use technology. Keynote speakers will include Katie McGinty, Amory Lovins, and Dr. Vivian Loftness. Abstracts of proposed papers are due by October 15, 2004.

Contact: The Mascaro Sustainability Initiative, University of Pittsburgh, 1249 Benedum Hall, Pittsburgh, PA 15261; 412-624-9698, 412-624-7820 (fax), msi@engr.pitt.edu (e-mail), Web site: www.engr.pitt.edu/msi/conference.html

 

April 20-22, 2005 -- Chicago, Illinois

Construct America™ 2005: The CSI Show™and The TFM Show™ The CSI Show™ attracts attendees representing a cross-section of industry disciplines. The TFM Show™ (formerly Facility Forum) widens the scope even further to boost the number of facility professional attendees. Construct America™ is the only show that covers virtually the entire building life-cycle.

Contact: Construction Specifications Institute, 99 Canal Center Plaza, Ste 300, Alexandria, VA 22314; 800-689-2900, 703-684-8436 (fax), membcustsrv@csinet.org (e-mail), Web site: www.constructamerica.org

 

August 8-12, 2005 -- Orlando, Florida

ISES 2005: Solar World Congress A call for papers has been issued for this international gathering honoring the 50th anniversary of ISES, held in conjunction with the 34th ASES Annual Conference and the 30th National Passive Solar Conference. Full details are available at the event Web site. Deadline for abstracts: October 15, 2004.

Contact: Becky Campbell-Howe, American Solar Energy Society, 2400 Central Ave. - Ste G-1, Boulder, CO 80301; 303-443-3212 (fax), Web site: www.swc2005.org

 

September 27-29, 2005 -- Tokyo, Japan

2005 World Sustainable Building Conference: Action for Sustainability SB05Tokyo follows five Regional Sustainable Building Conferences in South Africa, Brazil, Poland, Malaysia, and China. 'Action for Sustainability' focuses on bridging the gaps regarding sustainable buildings: (1) between Environmental, Social and Economic Aspects, (2) between the Stakeholders' Concerns, and (3) between the Regional Concerns. Abstraction submission deadline: September 2004; full paper deadline: April 2005.

Contact: Conference Secretariat of SB05Tokyo c/o Institute of International Harmonization for Building and Housing, #30 Mori Building 3-2-2, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001; Japan; +81-3-3437-6482 (fax), info@sb05.com (e-mail), Web site: www.sb05.com

 

 

 

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In addition to the events listed above, many organizations have ongoing, regular events, that are too numerous to list separately. Please contact the organizations for further information. Please let us know about any programs that you know of.

ARCHITECTS/DESIGNERS/PLANNERS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, P.O. Box 9126, Berkeley, CA 94709-0126; 510/273-2428. Web site: www.adpsr.org

BASEA (Boston Area Solar Energy Association), P.O. Box 44-1017, West Somerville, MA 02144; 617/49-SOLAR. Renewal Energy Lecture Series events are listed on their Web site: www.basea.org

BOSTON SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS, 52 Broad St., Boston, MA 02109-4301; 617/951-1433, 800/662-1235 (in Mass. only), 617/951-0845 (fax). The BSA Lecture Series features guest speakers, and the Urban Design Committee sponsors video presentations with discussion, all free of charge. Further information is available by e-mail (bsa@architects.org for lecture series, mcornet@architects.org for Urban Design video series) or online at: www.architects.org.

BUILDING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, RR 1 Box 1953, Hinesburg, VT 05461; 802/482-3295.

CASBA - CALIFORNIA STRAW BUILDING ASSOCIATION, P.O. Box 1293, Angels Camp, CA 95222-1293; 209-785-7077. Web site: www.strawbuilding.org

CLEVELAND GREEN BUILDING COALITION, 2012 West 25th St., #708, Cleveland, OH 44113; 216/623-0033. Speakers and workshops; more details on their Web site: www.clevelandgbc.org

COB COTTAGE COMPANY, Box 123, Cottage Grove, OR 97424; 541/942-2005 (phone and fax). The workshop series teaches practical skills in natural building techniques (using cob, thatching, clay and straw) to participants across the US, as well as in Canada, Mexico, and Denmark.

COLORADO STRAW BALE ASSOCIATION, PO Box 7398, Boulder, CO 80306-7398; 303/415-0638; www.coloradostrawbale.org.

CONWAY SCHOOL OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN, 46 Delabarre Ave, Conway, MA 01341-0179; 413/369-4044, 413/369-4032 (fax); workshop@csld.edu (e-mail).

COSANTI FOUNDATION, Arcosanti, HC 74, Box 4136, Mayer, AZ 86333; 928/632-7135; workshop@arcosanti.org (e-mail). Offering 5-week workshops, short programs, and extended stays to learn about Paolo Soleri's experiment in Arcology (Architecture + Ecology), techniques in siltcast plaster tile production, and more. Additional information and registration at: www.arcosanti.org.

EARTHAVEN ECOVILLAGE, 1025 Camp Elliott Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711; 704/298-2399.

FINDHORN FOUNDATION, Cluny Hill College, Forres IV36 0RD, Scotland, U.K.; +44 1309 673655, +44 1309 673113 (fax); accomms@findhorn.org (e-mail).

FOX MAPLE SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL BUILDING, P.O. Box 249, West Brownfield, Maine 04010; 207/935-3720, 207/935-4575 (fax). Call for the current workshop schedule on topics such as timber frame, thatch, and clay infill.

GEORGIA TECH CONTINUING EDUCATION, P.O. Box 93686, Atlanta, GA 30377; 404-385-3500, 404-894-8925 (fax), register@conted.swann.gatech.edu (e-mail). One-day Sustainable Building courses in 2004 include: Introduction to Sustainable Building Practices (Jan. 16), Construction Documents for Sustainable Projects (Feb. 20), Building Sustainability: The Construction Process (Mar. 19), Secure and Sustainable Public Buildings (Apr. 16), The Sustainable Project from Interior Design to Successful Occupancy (May 21), High-Performance Building Envelopes (June 18). Further information and registration is available online: www.pe.gatech.edu/conted/servlet/CEHome

GROUNDWORKS NATURAL EARTH HOME BUILDING, P.O. Box 381, Murphy, OR, 97533; 541/471-3470. Annual series of Natural Building Symposiums involve building with earth, straw, wood and stone with homemade plasters, paints, and floors. See their Web site for details on these and other offerings: www.cpros.com/~sequoia

I-STAR (Institute of Sustainable Technologies and Resources), 10505 NE 285th Street, Battle Ground, WA 98604; 360/666-0090; istar@transport.com (e-mail). This eco-village research and training center is dedicated to sustainability in design, food and energy production, and water.

INSTITUTE FOR SOLAR LIVING, 13771 S. Hwy. 101, Hopland, CA 95449; 707/744-2017; isl@rgisl.org. Current information on the Institute for Solar Living's workshop series is available at www.solarliving.org.

MIDWEST RENEWABLE ENERGY ASSOCIATION, 7558 Deer Rd., Custer, WI 54423; 715/592-6595; 715/592-6596 (fax); info@the-mrea.org. Ongoing workshops offering practical information on various renewable energy technologies, including wind, solar, and PV. You can check the MREA Web site at www.the-mrea.org for locations, dates, and details.

NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410; 888/448-7337, 402/474-5655. Year-round conferences and seminars include sessions on building with trees and waste wood utilization. More information is available on their Web site: www.arborday.org

NESEA (Northeast Sustainable Energy Association), 50 Miles Street, Greenfield, MA 01301; 413/774-6051, 413/774-6053 (fax); nesea@nesea.org (e-mail). See their Web site for information and events: www.nesea.org

NORTHWEST ECOBUILDING GUILD-Eugene Chapter. Monthly workshops, first Wednesday, 7 p.m., at the McNail-Riley House, 13th Ave. & Jefferson, Eugene, OR. Contact: Kathy Ging 541/342-8461.

OCCIDENTAL ARTS & ECOLOGY CENTER, 15290 Coleman Valley Road, Occidental, CA 95465; 707/874-1557, 707/874-1558 (fax), oaec@oaec.org (e-mail), www.oaec.org.

PASSIVE SOLAR INDUSTRIES COUNCIL, 1331 H Street, NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC, 20005; 202/628-7400; PSICouncil@aol.com. Designing Low-Energy Buildings (DLEB) with ENERGY-10 workshops feature instruction and hands-on computer training based on the Passive Solar Strategies guidebook and the ENERGY-10 software. PSIC is a registered provider in the American Institute of Architect's CES program. AIA members can receive 36 Learning Units and 12 HS&W credits by attending this workshop. You can check the PSIC Web site at www.psic.org for confirmed dates and sites.

PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY, PO Box 751, Portland, OR 97207; 503/312-5801 (Jennifer Allen); www.sustain.pdx.edu. PSU periodically offers a Professional Certificate in Implementing Sustainability. The Spring 2004 program theme is "Building Human Capacity for Implementing Best Practices." The program runs from March 26 through June 11.

PRESERVATION EDUCATION INSTITUTE, PO Box 1777 Windsor, VT 05089-0021; 802/674-6752; www.preservationworks.org. Workshops are offered throughout the year in preservation skills, technology, and practice for building professionals, property owners, and others. The Preservation Education Institute is a program of Historic Windsor, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

REBUILD ASSOCIATES, 2110 S. 33rd St., Lincoln, NE 68506; 800/910-3019; jc10508@navix.net (e-mail). Contact Nebraska straw-bale pioneer Joyce Coppinger for a complete schedule of natural building workshops and training throughout the year.

SIRIUS, INC., 72 Baker Road, Shutesbury, MA 01072; 413/259-1702. Cob & Natural Building Workshops (end of May through September) at the Sirius Eco-Village are a blend of demonstrations, body-on learning, stimulating discussions, slide shows, and site visits.

SOLAR ENERGY INTERNATIONAL, P.O. Box 751, Carbondale, CO 81623-0715; 970/963-8855, 970/963-8866 (fax), sei@solarenergy.org (e-mail). Contact SEI for a schedule of solar-related courses and other events.

SOLAR TRAINING SEMINARS, Scottsdale, AZ. Contact: Kyocera Solar, Inc. Training Dept, 800-544-6466 ext. 7148, Fax (480) 443-4562, e-mail: seminars@kyocerasolar.com, web site: www.kyocerasolar.com

SOUTHFACE ENERGY INSTITUTE, 241 Pine Street, Atlanta, GA 30308; 404/872-3549 ext. 114, 404/872-5009 (fax). Contact the Institute at www.southface.org for their schedule of programs. Offerings include Professional Series programs, Southface Homebuilding School Courses, and free Wednesday Night Seminars.

SUN RAY SCHOOL OF NATURAL LIVING, 1356 Janicki Rd., Sedro Woolley, WA 98284; 360/854-0413, jkelley@ncia.com (e-mail). Summer workshops have included topics like how to design and build a natural home, timber framing and the art of joinery, designing and building sculptured roofs, and earthen finishes.

SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS INDUSTRY COUNCIL (SBIC), 1331 H Street NW, Ste 1000, Washington, DC 20005; 202/628-7400, 202/393-5043 (fax); sbic@sbicouncil.org (e-mail). SBIC's ongoing workshop series includes sessions focusing on using ENERGY-10 software, creating high-performance schools, and designing low-energy sustainable Federal facilities. Some Web-based courses have been developed for users to take at their convenience. Web site: www.sbicouncil.org/workshops/dates.html.

"TURNING GREEN INTO GOLD" SEMINARS, These hands-on seminars are for facility executives, architects, designers, and commercial real estate developers who are looking for facts on high performance building design, construction and operation. Seminar leader Alan Whitson, supplies facts and numbers applicable to projects. See how to substantiate the value of sustainability. With advance registration, cost ranges from $60-$120. In 2004, programs on Sustainable Healthcare Facilities and Green Leasing. Check the website for dates and locations: www.squarefootage.net

URBAN LAND INSTITUTE (ULI), 1025 Thomas Jefferson Street NW, Washington, DC 20007-5011; 1-800/321-5011, 202/624-7120 (in Washington, D.C.), 202/624-7147 (fax). ULI's Continuing Education Program offers workshops, courses and conferences, many with continuing education credits available.

VITAL SYSTEMS, 1037 Folger Street, Berkeley, CA 94710; 510/548-7400. Call for information on their Workshop Series.

WE-DESIGN, P.O. Box 45472, Seattle, WA 98145; 206/323-6567, www.sustainableliving.com (Web site). See Web site for Workshop schedule.

YESTERMORROW DESIGN/BUILD SCHOOL, 189 VT Route 100, Warren, VT 05674; 888/496/5541, 802/496-5545, 802/496-5540 (fax); designbuild@yestermorrow.org (e-mail); www.yestermorrow.org (Web site).