NEXUS Green Building Resource Center

Date: 7/31/2008 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Location: NEXUS Center, 38 Chauncy St., 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02111

Cost: Suggested donation $10

Program Level: 1

Who Should Come: Anyone interested in learning the principles and tools of green building

This workshop covers the fundamentals of residential green building. Topics include fundamentals of life-cycle analysis, energy conservation as the foundation of green building, energy & resource efficient design details, the fundamentals of building envelope design, more environmentally-friendly alternatives to conventional building materials, water conservation and design for durability. The discussion will also cover the basics of project planning, green building economics, including rebate & incentive programs, and maintaining indoor air quality during the construction process. Time permitting, there will be a brief discussion of construction waste management and Universal Design. This program is intended for homeowners and professionals alike, and no prior construction experience is required. (Level 1).

AIA credit is offered for this event. If you want to receive AIA credit, please bring your AIA member number and sign-up for credit at the event.

For More Information:

RSVP to Aaron Desatnik at aaron@greenroundtable.org. Please include "Basics of green Building" in the subject line of the email and your name, phone number (in case of emergency), and the reason you want to take the class in the body of the email.