Educational Meetings
Seattle Chapter Educational Meetings
We get together regularly to learn from experts on a diverse array of topics related to green building. These meetings are also great opportunities to meet other Guild members, and share knowledge and resources with each other.
When: 4th Wednesdays, 7-9pm
Where: Phinney Neighborhood Center (lower brick building) at 6532 Phinney Ave N., Seattle WA 98103.
Cost: Always free for members. $10 suggested donation for non-members.
Note: there are some events that are not at this regular date and location - always check the specific event posting for details.
2012 Educational Meetings
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January 25 |
Business Development - Sales and Marketing Speakers: |
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February 22 |
Mario Pedroza of Puget Sound Clean Air Agency |
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March 28 |
Energy Efficient Walls: from advanced framing to super insulation |
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April 25 |
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May 23 |
Gabriella Yhlar-Heffner of Seattle Public Utiltities |
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June 27 |
To Be Determined |
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July 25 |
To Be Determined |
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August 22 |
Pot Luck Picnic Social get-together |
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September 15 |
10x10x10 Annual Green Building Slam! 10 projects X 10 minutes each X 10 slides each |
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October 24 |
To Be Determined |
2011 Educational Meetings
We are working on providing you with some followup information on these past events. Stay tuned!
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January 26 |
Washington State Energy Code Changes Luke Howard, WSU Extension Energy Program Building Science Specialist |
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February 23 |
Martha Rose |
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March 23 |
Connections to Nature: Biomimicry, Biophilia and Human Behavior The importance of connections to nature, related to the fundamental concepts and ultimate intent behind green building. By Alexandra Ramsden, LEED®AP BD+C, CSBA Director, Sustainable Design Consultant, RUSHING Sustainability Studio |
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April 27 |
Low Load Heating Systems & options Impacts of various energy efficiency measures to get to a low load system (envelope and infiltration measures). Shawn Oram, PE, LEED AP Ecotope, Inc. |
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May 25 |
Family Fued Game Show – Game Show Host: Patti Southard Builder Team: Robert Burns, Martha Rose, Kurt Harjo, Wayne Apostolik Architect Team: Jason Lear, Sheri Newbold, Jim Burton, Nicole Starnes Taylor |
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June 22 |
Deep Gray Water – Living Machines 2020 ENGINEERING, Inc |
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July 27 |
Creative Re-use, Preservation, and Sustainability through House Moving Jeff McCord of Nickel Bros House Moving |
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August 24 |
Social get-together |
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September 10 |
Annual Green Building Slam! 10 projects X 10 minutes each X 10 slides each |
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October 26 |
Second Use |

