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2004 National Events 
* Note: If you would like to submit a National Event listing please contact Bruce Mast at Bruce@BuildItGreen.org
September
| September 4-8 | 6th Symposium of the International Urban Planning and Environmental Association |
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Conference themes include: What Does Planning for "Sustainability" mean? How do you define, measure and promote 'Effectiveness' in pursuit of sustainability? What are institutional frameworks and structures that promote sustainable urban practices? |
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| September 12-13 | Roping the Wind: Renewable Energy for
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The 2nd annual Roping the Wind Conference will offer insights into the technology, applications and policies of wind, solar, geothermal and biomass energy sources. This two-day conference will feature nationally recognized speakers and professionals that can help answer questions about getting started. |
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| September 12-15 | Self-Sustaining Solutions for Streams, Wetlands and Watersheds |
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ASAE, the society for engineering in agricultural, food, and biological systems, sponsors this conference that will explore innovative solutions for stream and wetland restoration and management that seek to re-establish and maintain self-sustaining ecosystems. |
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| September 13-15 | 31st Annual Energy and Environmental Conference |
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This year's conference theme is "New Horizons for Quality and Environmental Professionals." This is the Nation's premier conference addressing quality, environmental, health and safety management systems. |
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| September 13-19 | Basics of Cob Coquille. OR |
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Learn how to locate and test soil, sand, and straw, create the right cob mix for any situation, and build strong, durable, sculptural earthen walls. Get practical experience with foundations, windows, doors, arches and niches. Lectures cover siting, passive solar design, drainage, heating, plumbing and electric, natural roofing, and flooring. |
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| September 17-19 |
Earthship-Building Seminar |
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An Earthship is a sustainable, autonomous dwelling that gets its power from the sun and the wind, water from rain and snow, and treats its own gray- and black-water sewage. The hands-on training session, led by founder Michael Reynolds, covers passive solar heating, thermal mass construction, natural cooling and ventilation techniques, active solar power and wind systems, use of natural and recycled materials, rainwater catchment, integrated water re-use systems, gray and black water botanical cells. |
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| September 18 |
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This workshop and tour are for people interested in living off-grid. This workshop will explore what to consider before you make the move. Topics will include; location, shelter, electrical production heating, water and attitude. |
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| September 18-19 |
Green Festival '04 Washington D.C. |
Location: Washington D.C. Convention Center Contact: Alan Van De Kamp (877) 727-2179 alan@sevenstarevents.com |
The event, co-produced by Global Exchange and Co-op America, brings together green enterprises, social and environmental groups, visionary thinkers, and thousands of festival attendees in a lively exchange of ideas and commerce. | ||||
| September 18-19 |
5th Annual Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Fair Fort Collins, CO |
Location: The Lincoln Center Contact: Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association Kellie Falbo, Executive Director (970) 224-FAIR kellie@poudre.com |
A two-day festival which educates people of all ages and backgrounds about renewable energy, natural building construction, sustainable agriculture, land-use planning, forestry and healthy living practices in general.
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| September 19-23 | Design for Sustainability Course Grand Lake Village, |
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Shadowcliff sanctuary hosts this collaborative, interactive design process to design an actual structure to be built as a model of sustainable design and construction at Shadowcliff. Led by Bob Berkebile, FAIA, professional architects, business and community leaders, and others will join in the design process and learn what to consider, what to include and not include, and how to design with others. |
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| September 20-21 | 2nd Annual Conference on Renewable Energy in
Miami, FL |
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Learn about the growing opportunities in renewable energy projects in
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| September 20-22 | National Brownfields Conference St. Louis, MO |
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Brownfields 2004: Gateway to Revitalization is the official EPA and ICMA co-sponsored forum on brownfields cleanup, redevelopment, and reuse. This annual conference features interactive discussions, educational presentations, and plenty of networking opportunities with business, government, and nonprofit organizations working at the enterprising edge of brownfield redevelopment. |
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| September 20-24 |
Photovoltaic Design & Installation |
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Participants in the PV Design & Installation workshop learn how to use PV (photovoltaic) technology to produce their own electricity from the sun through practical design and installation of PV systems. This workshop is for the beginner who wants to use PV or for those seeking employment in the solar industry. |
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| September 21 |
LEED Intermediate Workshop |
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The U.S. Green Building Council offers an array of 1/2, one-day, and private technical workshops on the LEED Green Building Rating System at locations nationwide. |
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| September 22-24 |
World Energy Engineering Congress Austin, TX |
Location: Austin Convention Center Contact: (770) 447-5083 info@aeecenter.org |
The WEEC features a large, multi-track conference agenda, a full line-up of seminars on a variety of current topics and a comprehensive exposition of the market's most promising new technologies.
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| September 22-23 | High Performance Facilities Expo |
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A perfect compliment to AEE’s 27th annual World Energy Engineering Congress (WEEC), HPFE is designed to provide a comprehensive informational forum for facility owners and managers, developers, architects, engineers and contractors, exploring the full spectrum of innovative design and retrofit concepts for increasing the quality and efficiency of buildings and facilities, while reducing both their costs and environmental impact. |
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| September 24 | Northwest Renewable Energy Festival |
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This event is for: Everyone who cares about the environment, conservation, energy, national security, and what impact we can make upon the world. Bring your children to the great Kid Zone where they will have a blast learning about solar, hydro, etc. |
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| September 24 | LEED Intermediate Workshop |
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The U.S. Green Building Council offers an array of 1/2, one-day, and private technical workshops on the LEED Green Building Rating System at locations nationwide. |
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| September 24-26 | 5th Annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair |
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Events include: Exhibits and on-going demonstrations; Speakers and workshops; Fun learning activities for kids; and Musical performances. Plus: Guided tours of organic farms, Vernacular architecture & Bamberger Ranch; Rock climbing and laser tag; Bio-diesel fueled "Jiggle Bug" train ride; Organic wine tasting; New Belgium, 100% wind-powered brewery's beers & ales for sale. |
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| September 27-28 |
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The Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Annual Conference will address the status of energy efficiency policy in the
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| September 27-30 | IAQA-NAFA 2004 Annual Meeting & Exposition: Creating Partnerships, Building Bridges
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For the first time, the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) and NAFA are combining their annual meetings, programs and events to attract a larger interest base for four days of workshops, panel discussions, technical sessions, and exhibits. |
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| Sept 29-Oct 1 | 2004 Mid-Atlantic Sustainability Conference |
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The conference will combine NESEA's buildings and energy conference and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's green building conference. The conference will feature five tracks designed to deliver practical advice and real-world knowledge: Clean Energy,
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| September 30 - Oct 2 | Sustainable Resources 2004 Boulder, CO |
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An international forum connecting people with hands-on solutions to world poverty. |
October
| October 1-2 | Green Building / Hybrid Source Expo & Workshop San Antonio, TX |
Location: Gonzalez Convention Center Contact: (210) 212-8031 rzheck@cs.com |
The aim of the Expo is to promote a reliance on alternative/ renewable fuels and systems to reduce reliance on foreign-source oil, pollution, and expenditures for building and transportation |
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| October 2 | Houses that Work |
Location: Adam's Mark Hotel Cost: $50 Contact: Julie Porter (952) 881-1098 Julie@eeba.org |
Houses That Work is a concise look at the house-as-a-system and the re-engineering process for improved building performance. View case studies that demonstrate improved performance and efficiency by as much as 50% more energy efficiency with minimal increase in cost. |
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| October 2 | 2004 Green Buildings Open House |
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During this one-day event homes and buildings will be open for the general public to learn about how to incorporate renewable energy and green building practices into a home or other building. Homeowners and building managers will be on hand to answer questions. |
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| October 4-6 | 9th National Green Power Marketing Conference |
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Hear from national and regional experts on important topics such as: Defining Renewable Energy Attributes and Values; Using Green Premiums to Finance Renewable Energy Projects; Proven Strategies for Marketing Green Power to Customers; Innovative Utility Partnerships to Improve Market Success; State Incentives for Green Power Market Development. |
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| October 4-6 | Building for Greener Communities National Conference Nebraska City, |
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Arbor Day Foundation, the National Association of Home Builders and Firewise Communities, present a conference that focuses on developments that successfully preserved the existing tree resource; the team approach to building with trees and the roles played by the various professionals involved; and new research, issues, and trends that could impact building with trees. |
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| October 4-6 | Wood-Frame Housing Durability and Disaster Issues |
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This conference features an international slate of speakers, including researchers, material and equipment suppliers, manufacturers, and end-users. Topics include existing and new construction issues that affect durability/disaster; improving durability against biological and non-biological degradation; mitigation of damage from earthquakes, fire, wind, floods; moisture-related problems; indoor air quality; and new technology/products. |
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| October 5-6 | Affordable Comfort for
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This regional training session for professionals consists of a two-day session on one or two aspects of how to remodel, repair, build, and diagnose homes so they work. |
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| October 7 | LEED Intermediate Workshop |
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The U.S. Green Building Council offers an array of 1/2, one-day, and private technical workshops on the LEED Green Building Rating System at locations nationwide. |
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| October 12-13 | Empire Energy & Environmental Expo (E4TM)
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This 4th annual expo event will showcase businesses that manufacture, sell, install, service and also consult on, alternative energy generation, energy efficiency and conservation, environmental remediation, alternative fuel, green building products, and pollution prevention and recycling equipment. |
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| October 12-13 |
SE2 Leadership Conference
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A conference on Sustainability and Energy Efficiency (SE2) for green-building focused architects, engineers, materials suppliers, contractors, and interior designers, as well as developers, building owners, and local and state government officials. |
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| October 13 | LEED Advanced Training |
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The U.S. Green Building Council offers an array of 1/2, one-day, and private technical workshops on the LEED Green Building Rating System at locations nationwide. |
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| October 20-23 |
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The 22nd annual Conference & Expo of the Energy & Environmental Building Association, co-hosted with the Sunbelt Builders Show, will promote environmentally responsible, durable, healthy, and energy-saving methods for residential and light construction in all climate regions. Expanded expo with over 300 exhibitors. |
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| October 26 | 10th Annual Buy Recycled and Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP): Vendor Fair and Conference
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This event attracts nearly 1,000 purchasing and environmental officials from municipal, county and state governments, public schools, colleges, and universities. Workshop sessions cover renewable energy and innovative energy products, climate protection, developing and implementing sustainability plans, new alternative fuels and vehicles, and green building, among other topics. |
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| October 29 | Visions of Sustainability: 5th Annual Regional Sustainable Development Forum
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This year’s forum focuses on 'where we've been' and 'where we're going' in terms of sustainable development in the region. Secretary Douglas Foy of the Office for Commonwealth Development is keynote speaker. Workshops focus on transit-oriented development, renewable energy, urban water management, and green design, among other topics. |
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| Oct 29-Nov 2 |
ASLA 2004 Annual Meeting & Expo
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This year's meeting, whose theme is "Natural Spaces, Public Places," provides a wide range of educational opportunities with a focus on the great outdoors and public-private partnerships. The keynote speakers, workshops, educational sessions, and tours are designed to broaden participants' understanding of the issues and allow sharing of best practices for improving equilibrium as we shape our natural and built environments. Includes a trade show with nearly 400 exhibitors. |
November
| November 10-12 |
Greenbuild 2004 Portland, OR |
Location: Oregon Convention Center Contact: U.S. Green Building Council Kimberly Lewis 202-828-7422 info@greenbuildexpo.org |
Greenbuild is the annual meeting place for the green building industry where thousands of green building industry professionals will come together to learn about the latest advancements in green building design, construction, project financing and building management. | ||||
| Nov 12-14 | Eco-Metropolis 2004 |
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The Conference has been created to celebrate the too often unheralded achievements of NYC's gloriously diverse environmental and social justice community, to create awareness about the inspiring solutions to a wide range of our most pressing problems that do exist and just require the political will to be made manifest. |
December
| December 5-10 | Performance of Exterior Envelopes of Whole Buildings IX: Integration of Building Envelopes |
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Two tracks are offered: Principles is devoted to research, and Practices focuses on practical applications and case studies. Special topic workshops are scheduled before and after the core conference. |
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