Learn about cohousing with a social and tour at Daybreak Cohousing. Daybreak was named one of the nations “top 10 green cohousing developments” by Natural Home Magazine (January 2009). Daybreak members range in age from babies to 70+. Homes have most of the features of conventional homes, and members also enjoy extensive common facilities. One, two and three bedroom homes are available for purchase and can be toured at the event. (Consider taking transit - #72 Killingsworth bus or Max to the Killingsworth station)
Join university researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and small businesses developing new renewable energy and sustainable built environment products and services for an all-day networking event and research expo at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. This year’s theme is the collaborative commercialization pipeline – from the research funding that generates breakthroughs to the creation and funding of new companies, products, and services that result from this research.
Our five-day, hands-on program offers two distinct tracks for professionals and graduate students: Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems and Sustainable Urban Built Environments.
With an emphasis on field exploration and hands-on discovery, participants will meet and interact with nationally recognized business leaders and experts who have put sustainability at the forefront of their work.
The Sustainable Building Advisor (SBAP) program is a nine-month program specifically designed for professionals working or interested in the areas of green building and high performance buildings: residential and commercial. Register at 503-491-7235. For more information go to: www.mhcc.edu/sbap
Course Description
Discover why an increasing number of home builders in the Northwest are implementing green building construction practices. Distinguish between the region's three most prominent green building certification programs: Earth Advantage® New Homes, ENERGY STAR® Homes, and LEED® for Homes. Discover the value and benefits of sustainable building practices and learn about the future of the residential green building market.
Continuing Education Credits Available
AIA: 2 Learning Units
CCB: 2 elective hours
Course Description
LEED for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high performance green homes.Participants will learn how LEED for Homes certification recognizes and rewards builders for meeting high performance standards and how the certification provides homeowners with the confidence that their homes are durable, healthy, and environmentally friendly.
Continuing Education
AIA: 2 Learning Units
CCB: 2 elective hours
Description:
EcoTuesday is committed to changing the way people do business. The monthly event provides a structured environment where sustainable business leaders network with one another and gain insight from industry thought–leaders and trendsetters. Everyone in the room quickly learns about everyone else during the “introduction circle”. EcoTuesday.com connects participants between events, serves as a hub for conversations and showcases local businesses.
Description:
EcoTuesday is committed to changing the way people do business. The monthly event provides a structured environment where sustainable business leaders network with one another and gain insight from industry thought–leaders and trendsetters. Everyone in the room quickly learns about everyone else during the “introduction circle”. EcoTuesday.com connects participants between events, serves as a hub for conversations and showcases local businesses.
