Amicus is pleased to support and host the Builders Without Borders' Cutting Edge Strategies and Policies program.
Please join us for any or all of the following programs at Amicus.
Please email an RSVP of the events you'd like to attend, simply so we can have a head count.
There is no cost for these events with the exception of the American Clay workshop.
Thursday, September 25 -- 7:00 pm
Hybrid Houses, Energy-Saving Building Strategies
The presentation will showcase contemporary homes designed to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. Examples will include an urban remodel in Takoma Park, MD, a solar-powered community in Arizona, a model for rebuilding in Louisiana, a wind and solar ranch in Kansas, a straw-bale “passive house” in the Swiss Alps, and an award-winning housing development in China. These innovative “hybrid” homes offer a vision of a sustainable future -- available today. Presenter Catherine Wanek is the author and photographer of The New Strawbale Home, and a BWB Co-director.
Saturday, September 27: 10:00 am–1:00 pm
American Clay Plaster Workshop
Details
1:00-2:00 pm
Growing Green Building Policy
Through innovative legislation and outstanding financial incentives, the State of New Jersey is in the national forefront of energy and environmental policy. Learn about New Jersey 's green evolution, including creating a state-wide Green House Gas Reduction and Energy Master Plan, establishing green building standards, and bolstering economic growth through “renewables.” Presenter Darren Port is a Green Building Administrator for New Jersey 's Division of Codes & Standards.
2:00-3:30 pm
Introduction to Natural Building
Learn about building with locally available, minimally-processed materials combined to create beautiful, energy-thrifty homes that are good for people and the planet. Presenter is Chris Magwood, lead instructor for Fleming College's Sustainable Building Design and Construction program and author of More Straw Bale Building and Straw Bale Details.
3:30-5:00pm
Hands-on Strawbale Workshop
Experience how easy it is to stack bales into walls, and learn the basics of straw-bale building. Presenter is Chris Magwood, lead instructor for Fleming College's Sustainable Building Design and Construction program and author of More Straw Bale Building and Straw Bale Details.
More Events
The Builders Without Borders' Cutting Strategies and Policies program includes these additional events located at other venues:
Saturday, September 27 -- 10:30-4:30 pm
US Botanic Gardens
The US Botanic Gardens is hosting a Family Day. Tour the BWB Exhibit and see its construction (in a digital display). The BWB team will be on hand to interpret the exhibit, and answer questions about natural and ecological building. Plus, you can learn how to bake a cake in a solar oven! See www.usbg.gov/education/events/index.cfm for more information.
Sunday, September 21 -- 1:00-2:00 pm
Tour the Friends Community School – College Park , Maryland
This 27,000 square-foot elementary school incorporates passive solar design, day lighting, and energy-efficient straw-bale walls finished with lime plaster. Completed in 2007, this LEED-certified school also features a vegetated roof and rain gardens to control roof run-off and water in the landscape. The tour will be lead by Michael Furbish, of Furbish Company, the company that built and plastered the straw-bale walls and installed the green roof. See www.friendscommunityschool.org for directions and more information about this school. Monday, September 22 -- 12:00-1:00 pm
Hybrid Houses, Energy-Saving Building Strategies – U.S. Botanic Garden Classroom
The presentation showcases contemporary homes designed to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. Examples include an urban remodel in Takoma Park , MD , a solar-powered community in Arizona , a model for rebuilding in Louisiana , a wind and solar ranch in Kansas , a straw-bale “passive house” in the Swiss Alps, and an award-winning housing development in China . These innovative “hybrid” homes offer a vision of a sustainable future -- available today. Presenter Catherine Wanek is the author and photographer of The New Strawbale Home , and a BWB Co-director . See www.usbg.gov/education/events/index.cfm for more information.
Tuesday, September 23 -- 12:00-1:00 pm
Greening the Next Generation – U.S. Botanic Garden Classroom
Creating sustainable structures requires teaching the designers and builders of tomorrow how to do more with less. Fleming College 's unique approach offers immersion into the design/build process, instilling principles of ecological and energy-efficient construction, and providing hands-on opportunities. Students graduate with skills ready-made for a "green collar job." Presenter is Chris Magwood, lead instructor for Fleming College 's Sustainable Building Design and Construction program and author of More Straw Bale Building and Straw Bale Details . See www.usbg.gov/education/events/index.cfm for more information.
Wednesday, September 24 -- 12:00-1:00 pm
Opportunities and Challenges Building Green in the Washington, D.C. Region – U.S. Botanic Garden Classroom
Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. building professionals, including contractor Michael Furbish, designer Sigi Koko and construction manager Bill Updike, talk about climate-appropriate materials and methods, and code acceptance. See www.usbg.gov/education/events/index.cfm for more information.
Thursday, September 25 -- 11:00 am-2:00 pm
Open House at the Straw-Bale Eco-house – U.S. Botanic Garden
Tour the BWB exhibit, and see its construction (in a digital display). The BWB team will be on hand to answer questions about natural and ecological building. Also, learn about local resources for green-building supplies and services. See www.usbg.gov/education/events/index.cfm for more information.
Friday, September 26 -- 12:00-1:00 pm
Growing Green Building Policy – U.S. Botanic Garden Classroom
Through innovative legislation and financial incentives, the State of New Jersey is in the national forefront of energy and environmental policy. Learn about New Jersey 's green evolution, including creating a state-wide Green House Gas Reduction and Energy Master Plan, establishing green building standards, and bolstering economic growth through “renewables.” Presenter Darren Port is a Green Building Administrator for New Jersey 's Division of Codes & Standards. See www.usbg.gov/education/events/index.cfm for more information.
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