Seattle Chapter Educational Sessions
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. If you have ideas for future education sessions or any questions you can contact our education committee at education@cps.ecobuilding.org
When: 4th Wednesdays, social time 6:00 – 6:30, Program 6:30-8:00 pm
Cost: Always free for members! $10 suggested donation for non-members.
Did you miss the Education Session: Net Zero Building? You can view the recorded meeting here.
2020 – Schedule has been changed to Virtual Events due to COVID-19. Topics and dates may change.
| JANUARY | MLK Day Job Fair @ Garfield High School |
| FEBRUARY | Biomimicry & Biophilia |
| MARCH | Breathable Walls & Rainscreens |
| APRIL | Homes for Everyone |
| MAY | Solar DIY & Financing / Incentives |
| JUNE | Net-zero |
| JULY | TBD |
| AUGUST | Annual Picnic |
| SEPTEMBER | TBD |
| OCTOBER | TBD |
| NOVEMBER | No session |
| DECEMBER | Annual Holiday Party! |
2019
| JANUARY | Trends and Incentives in Green Building |
| FEBRUARY | Net Zero Carbon Buildings – Policy Update |
| MARCH | Going Without and Thriving |
| APRIL | Missing Middle Housing Solutions |
| MAY | Building for Climate Change |
| JUNE | Water Catchment and Reuse |
| JULY | Permaculture: Building Design and Indigenous Cultures |
| AUGUST | Annual Picnic |
| SEPTEMBER | Youth Perspectives on Green Building |
| OCTOBER | Cradle to Cradle Material Choices |
| NOVEMBER | No session |
| DECEMBER | Annual Holiday Party! |
2018
| JANUARY | Non-Traditional Building Materials |
| FEBRUARY | ReThinking Housing Series Pt 1 -Emerging solutions to the housing crisis |
| MARCH | Materials for a Healthy Home and Planet |
| APRIL | Re-Thinking Housing Pt 2 – Economics of Tiny Homes |
| MAY | Rapid Improvements in Battery Technology for Home and Community Storage |
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JUNE
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Re-Thinking Housing Pt 3 – Building a long term solution |
| JULY | Optimizing Heating and Ventilation Systems. |
| AUGUST | Annual Picnic |
| SEPTEMBER | Think outside the box: Build a beautiful, high performance and affordable home. |
| OCTOBER | Retrofits that work |
| NOVEMBER | No session |
| DECEMBER | Annual Holiday Party! |
2017
| OCTOBER | Avoiding Moisture Problems in Energy Efficient Housing |
| SEPTEMBER | Going Foamless |
Learn more about past educational meetings…