 Featured Event |
 Dec. 11 and 12, Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue
2007 Northwest Builders Show features David Johnston and other green-building professionals!
David Johnston, recipient of the 2007 International Sustainability Pioneer Award, is a featured guest speaker at the 2007 Northwest Builders Show. The title of his presentation is “What’s Working? Green Remodeling”.
David Johnston has often been recognized as a national and international leader in the field of green building and sustainability. The SAM/SPG Sustainability Leadership Award is in its seventh year, and acknowledges personal excellence in implementing the principles of sustainability in the corporate sector. David Johnston is one of several other highly qualified professionals who will focus on leading edge topic within the building industry and green building.
Mike Nelson, Photovoltaic Projects Specialist and Manager of the Northwest Solar Center, will present the technical, economic and marketing strategies for including renewable energy in your business plan. The (EEBA) Environmental and Energy Building Association will offer a full-day pre-conference seminar Dec. 10th. The EEBA course runs from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and requires pre-registration and includes lunch for a rate of $75.00. Group discount rates are available for the entire Educational Passport, permitting admittance to all classes being conducted during the tradeshow, by contacting the Trade Show Director, Lesley Odland at lodland@mbaks.com or 425-278-0220.
For a complete list of all classes, please visit the Northwest Builder Show website at www.northwestbuildersshow.com.
The show also features exhibitors that are authoritative resources for information about the processes and vitality of producing solar energy. OutBack Power Systems will be displaying products that allow you to connect your renewable energy system to your home or commercial electrical system and use or sell power back to the utility. Sunergy Systems is a solar integrator providing full-service design, engineering, sales, installation and service of solar electric and solar thermal applications for homebuilders, architects, business facilities and homeowners. Puget Sound Solar has designed and installed 90 solar electric systems and 50 hot water systems in Washington. The Exhibit floor is FREE if you register before November 30th.To register, visit: www.northwestbuildersshow.com.
Need more information? Contact Lesley Odland, Director of Trade Show Operations at Master Builders Association, at (425) 278-0220 or via email.
| Events |
Visit the Built Green Washington website for green home building courses and events across the state of Washington.
Thursday, Dec. 13, Weyerhaeuser Room, Everett Station, Everett
 
Mapping a Future for Low Impact Development in Snohomish County
Meet with Snohomish County staff to provide suggestions to streamline the LID permit process. This workshop will provide a forum for development professionals to provide input on the development process, rank LID features and benefits, and suggest amendments to county codes. We want to hear your ideas and opinions. Space is limited. R.S.V.P. is required.
When: Thursday, Dec. 13, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Where: Weyerhaeuser Room, Everett Station, 3201 Smith Ave. in Everett
Cost: No cost, refreshments provided
To Register: R.S.V.P. by Dec. 7 via e-mail, please put R.S.V.P. – LID Workshop in the email subject line
For more information: contact Cate O’dahl, (425) 670-1342
| New Certifications |
Congratulations to Bonterra Homes, Inc. for certifying 53 homes in the Hawkstone Community in Marysville and the Watermarke Community in Lake Stevens as 3-Star Built Green; Concept Builders for certifying one home on 278th Way SE in Enumclaw as 3-Star Built Green; Finish LLC for certifying one home on N. Motor Place in Seattle as 3-Star Built Green; GMP Homes for certifying 14 homes at the Issaquah Highlands Community in Issaquah as 4-Star Built Green; Greenleaf Construction for certifying one home on 36th Avenue in Seattle as 3-Star Built Green; Howland Homes for certifying 29 homes in Seattle as 3-Star Built Green; Powell Homes for certifying 4 homes in Seattle as 2-Star Built Green; and Ridgestone Builders LLC for certifying 104 homes in the Snoqualmie Ridge Community in Snoqualmie as 3-Star Built Green!
| Member News |
 Northwest Natural Resource Group
Building & Remodeling with FSC has been released by Forest Products Solutions to further connect the residential green building industry to the increasing availability of Forest Stewardship Council certified products. The guide includes strategies, case studies and resources for building professionals and homeowners who are interested in contributed to a positive future for our built and natural environments. Download the entire guide here.
| King County |
 New Round of Built Green® Incentive announced
Builders of single- and multi-family projects in King County could be eligible to receive grant funding through the Built Green® Incentive program, which promotes environmentally friendly construction.
The Built Green program, King County’s Department of Natural Resources and Parks, and Seattle Public Utilities have announced a new round of grant incentives for residential project builders seeking Built Green certification in King County.
Single family, townhome and residential community developments that achieve a 4- or 5-star Built Green certification are eligible. Applications and guidelines will be available online soon at www.builtgreen.net/incentive.html. Applications are due Dec. 21.
Eligible projects can receive between $2,500 and $15,000, depending on project type and level of Built Green certification achieved. To be eligible for grant funding; projects must meet key goals for water conservation; soil standards; stormwater management; and recycling of construction, demolition and land clearing debris. Eight grants were awarded in the first round of the Built Green grants, which were announced earlier this year.
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