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TRACKS:
Track 1: Building Sustainable Houses:
(Mon & Tues)
  • Led by Mike Monegeon, this track is for builders, government officials, architects, Habitat affiliates & others
  • Focus: Practical issues, methods & resources in building sustainable houses
Track 2: Building Sustainable Communities: (Tuesday)
  • Led by Steve Hewitt, this track is for community leaders, activists, non-profits, green enthusiasts, Habitat affiliates & others
  • Focus: Developing & implementing an action plan for building sustainable communities
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TOPICS:
MONDAY
  • Why Sustainable Building?
  • Building Science Basics
  • Integrated Design
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Indoor Air Quality
  • Water Efficiency
  • Materials & Resources
TUESDAY
  • Rebuilding Green & Sustainable Communties
  • Leading Change
  • Obstacles to Sustainable Communites
  • Maximizing Impact through Collaboration
  • Developing a Community Action Plan
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Conference Schedule:
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Monday, January 25th
(9:00am - 4:30pm)
Track 1: Building Sustainable Houses
Mike Monegeon, Facilitator


8:00-9:00
Continental Breakfast
9:00-10:00
-Welcome & Introductions
-Why Sustainable Homes?
-Building Science Basics
10:30-11:00
Morning Break
11:00-12:30
-Process Overview & roadmap
-Integrated Design
-Energy Efficiency & EnergyStar
-Indoor Air Quality
12:30-1:30
Lunch
1:30-3:00
-Green Building Overview
-Certification
-Site visit
3:00-3:15
Break
3:15-4:30
-Water Efficiency
-Materials & Resources
-Operations & Maintenance
-Wrap Up
7:00
Dinner on Your Own

Tuesday, January 26th (9:00am - 12:30am)
Tracks 1 & 2: Building Sustainable Houses & Communities
Steve Hewitt, Facilitator


8:00-9:00
Continental Breakfast
9:00-10:30
Steve Hewitt: Rebuilding a Sustainable Community - Pt.1
10:30-11:00
Morning Break
11:00-12:30
Steve Hewitt: Rebuilding a Sustainable Community - Pt. 2
12:30-1:30
Lunch

Tuesday, January 26th (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
Track1: Building Sustainable Houses
Mike Monegeon, Facilitator

1:30-4:30
Sustainable Building Practicum (offsite)


Tuesday, January 26th (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
Track 2: Building Sustainable Communities

1:30-4:30
Panel Discussion & Breakout groups: Developing an Action Plan for Sustainable Communities


 

 
 
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