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U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL REDWOOD EMPIRE
Save the Date
Wednesday, August 13 
The Natural Way to Zero Energy
Tour  .  Presentation  .  Panel Discussion
Join the Zero Revolution
Straw Bale - The Natural Way to Zero Energy

 

Where: 781 Dufranc Ave - Sebastopol CA

 

When: Wednesday, August 13, 4:30-7:30pm

 

Cost: General Admission $24 / USGBC Redwood Empire Chapter Members $12 

 

Event Details: 

 

How do natural buildings materials stack up as we move towards zero operational and embodied energy buildings?

 

Join the USGBC-REC for an evening of presentations followed by a panel discussion with experts on straw bale construction and energy consumption. This event will be hosted inside a straw bale house under construction which will form the basis of the discussion.

  • Learn natural building techniques for achieving very low operational and embodied energy buildings
  • Tour of a straw bale house under construction 
  • Speakers will each do a short presentation - followed by a panel discussion
  • Food and drink will be provided throughout the event
  • Continuing education credits - GBIC (2)  and (or)  AIA (2)
Guest Speakers / Panelists:
                                    Bruce King - Structural Engineer
                                    David Arkin - Architect - CASBA Chair

                                    Darryl Berlin - Straw Bale Builder

                                    Steven Sheldon - Architect - USGBC-REC Chair

                                    Michael Jacob - Straw Bale Building Contractor
                                    Katy Hollbacher - Certified Passive House Consultant

Event Sponsors: 

      Environmental Building Network

                                    California Straw Bale Association

 

More info forthcoming at www.usgbc-rec.org

Registration opens soon!

 

 

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2nd Annual Daylong Forestry Tour

 

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