Session Overviews

Building Resilient Communities: Transition Town Movement - Richard Kuhnel

Communicate! Tools to Sharpen Your Edge: Webinars & U-Tube Videos by Cate O'dahl; Radio Podcasts by Terry Phelan; and Sleep-Free Power Points by Pete Swensson

Designing and Building for Tomorrow – Lessons Learned on Three Eco-Spec Houses

Designing for Water Interdependence: Rainwater Harvesting & Other Water Conservation Strategies - Pat Lando

Energy Simulation: Hands-On Training. Learn how to do an energy simulation of a single family house using Energy Gauge USA. Learn by doing, following step by step instructions.

European Building Techniques. German Green: Light Years Ahead by Sage K. Saskill and Cross Laminated Timber and Brettstapel (Swiss Framing Techniques) by Michael Eliason

The conversation of “resilience” aims to expand the dialog among all sectors of society, including the design and construction community, policy makers, insurance companies, and other businesses.

This mechanical course will cover basic heat transfer concepts, simple residential HVAC and plumbing hot water systems and simple energy analysis concepts.

Natural Finishes for Beginners Hands-On Workshop with Kelly Lerner

Dave Boehnlein, Principal, and Paul Kearsley, Art Director, will explore the permaculture design basics at the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild's EcoBuilding 2011 Retreat.

Luke Howard, a Building Science Specialist with the Washington State University Extension Energy Program, will speak on Residential Performance Assessments.

Readings on the return of the seasons, the circle of affection, and living a material life in the natural world.