J U N E eV E N T S
CITY OF SEATTLE, DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
Introducing City Green Building eVENTS featuring opportunities to help make green building standard practice in Seattle. Transformational lectures, tours, classes and programs will be listed monthly.
June 13, 2009
SolarWorks! In Seattle: Introduction to Solar Electricity (PV)
How can solar work in a region known for its rainy days? How much does it cost? What kind of roof do I need? What incentives are available to help me keep costs down? How do I work with a contractor? This workshop will help answer these questions and others as we discuss the following topics related to solar electric (PV) technology: site assessment and system design, choosing a solar contractor, installing a system, state and federal incentives, as well as maintenance and operation of your system. Participants will walk away with the knowledge they need to begin investing wisely in solar electricity.
Target Audience: Residential customers with little or no solar background.Presented by Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development and Seattle City Light.
Online Registration required. Questions? call Seattle City Light’s Conservation Help Line at 206-684-3800.
Take the bus, or more directions @Carkeek.
Saturday, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Carkeek Environmental Learning Center
950 NW Carkeek Park Rd, Seattle FREE
June 16th RE-GENERATION SPEAKERS SERIES 09
Designing Green, Grown in Oregon
Robert Pena, Associate Professor Department of Architecture University of Washington
Laura Hafermann, AIA Principal Patano + Hafermannn
John S. Reynolds, F.A.I.A. Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture Distinguished Professor, Emeritus, University of Oregon
4:00 – 6:00
Integrated Design Lab
100 NE Northlake Way, Seattle
Details and registration at www.asidwa.org
June 23, 2009
GREEN SHORELINES WORKSHOPS
Voluntary Approaches To Healthier Lakeshores
A free workshop for Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish shoreline property owners at the Mercer Island Community Center. Landowners will learn about Green Shoreline techniques to enhance fish and wildlife habitat and improve aesthetic quality of lakeshores. There will also be an opportunity to provide feedback on incentives to promote Green Shorelines. Techniques discussed include plantings, bulkhead removal, and partial or full beach restoration.
See City of Seattle’s informative publication Green Shorelines.
More information about the workshop here.
5:30-6 p.m. meet & greet/light refreshments
6-8 p.m. workshop
Mercer Island Community Center at Mercer View
8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island, WA
The workshop is free, but registration is required and space is limited.
To register, call or email Jeanne Fulcher at 425-649-4318, jful461@ecy.wa.gov, or register online.
June 25, 2009
SEATTLE TRANSFORMATIONAL LECTURE SERIES
Low Energy Buildings and Sustainable Communities: Designing for the Net Zero Economy
Guy Battle, Director of Battle McCarthy Ltd., is an environmental and building engineer known for his work in low energy sustainable buildings and urban environments. His consultancy engineering practice has worked on a vast range of projects and has an international reputation for its work in delivering cost effective eco-friendly buildings.
Cascadia Members, students, and City employees, free admission. Non-Members, $10. Registration required. See the flyer for more information.
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Seattle Central Library, Microsoft Auditorium
1000 4th Ave, Seattle
June 25-27, 2009
PASSIVE HOUSING CONSULTANT TRAINING SERIES
Phase II: Envelope Design & Detailing, Mechanical Systems Design
Presentations cover envelope design principles and the mechanical systems design will alternate with practical exercises. The number of participants is limited to assure individual tutoring during the three-day session. Registration: $650 per Phase
Weekend workshop
Integrated Design Lab
400 E. Pine St., Suite 100, Seattle
More Information: Mike Kernagis at the Passive House Institute
(206) 325-9711 mkernagis@passivehouse.us
June 27, 2009
21 Acres Sustainable Farm Tour
Interested in learning more about growing and eating local food? Join EOS Alliance for a tour of 21 Acres Farm, an organic farm and non-profit, in Woodinville. As part of the King County Farmland Preservation Project, 21 Acres’ mission is to cultivate, demonstrate, and advance systems that support sustainable agriculture. On the tour we’ll learn about the major differences between large scale production farms and smaller sustainable farms, especially the differences in their environmental impacts. We will be carpooling to Woodinville from EOS Alliance’s offices in Seattle. Please indicate on your registration form whether or not you wish to carpool.
Registration is $20 Please register in advance.
Car pool available — inquire with EOS Alliance.
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
21 Acres Farm
13701 NE 171st Street, Woodinville, WA
Register at EOS Alliance