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Saturday, February 10, Seattle
Biodiesel Basics
For those interested in learning how to make biodiesel from used restaurant oil. You will learn the chemistry and tricks of making quality biodiesel by making small batches and experimenting with different vegetable oils, catalysts, and pH indicators. We will also cover washing, quality control, sources of supplies and equipment, methanol recovery, disposal of wastes and reactor design, with an emphasis on the "Appleseed" reactor made from an electric water heater - which will be demonstrated in class!
Other topics to be covered will include: myths and facts about biodiesel; cold weather issues; local availability; and what's going on locally and nationally with the movement. Whether you just want to learn more so you can decide whether or not to use biodiesel, or you want to make your own brew, this class will help you get underway.
After the class, students will be invited to visit a small-scale home biodiesel processor.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon at South Seattle Community College
Registration and more info at: biolyle.com.
 Saturday, Feb. 17 to Sunday Feb. 25, 2007
Seattle Home Show
The Seattle Home Show will be held at Qwest Field Event Center from Saturday, Feb. 17 to Sunday, Feb. 25. Built Green will have a staffed booth where we will answer questions about the program, and provide examples of green materials. We'll also have our website available at a kiosk, and a display showcasing innovative green products! Seattle Home Show supports Built Green, and supports saving gasoline and reducing air pollution: vehicles with four or more people park free at several Seattle Home Show-designated lots near the event! Plus, free Metro shuttles are provided from Bellevue, Northgate and South Renton, for more information visit the website at www.seattlehomeshow.com.
Wednesday, February 21, Seattle
Sustainable Heating and Cooling Systems
Part of the "Warmth Series" put on by the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild, this event will take place at the Phinney Neighborhood Association,6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle, in the Lower Brick Building (Basement Hall). For more information please visit the EcoBuilding website.
 Tuesday, March 13, Everett
2007 Built Green Conference
The 2007 Built Green Conference will be held March 13, 2007 at the Everett Events Center in Everett, WA. This is the Northwest's premier green building conference for industry professionals. Built Green welcomes Hunter Lovins, the internationally renowned author and sustainable business advisor, as this year's keynote speaker. The conference will include an expo of the latest green products and services, in addition to showcasing both new and well-established experts in the field to present over eight educational workshops. For more information, visit the Built Green Conference website and refer any questions by e-mail to builtgreen@mbaks.com.
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Classes listed below are approved workshops for fulfilling the annual Built Green education requirement for certifying projects.
Visit the Built Green Washington website for green home building courses and events across the state of Washington.
Friday, February 9, Everett
Introduction to Built Green™
The class will be held at Snohomish PUD (Everett, WA 98201) from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. for new Built Green™ members and potential new members. Sustainable Development Task Force presents the Built Green™ orientation for the first time in Snohomish County. If you are a new Built Green™ member or you want to find out more about the green building rating system, this is your opportunity. Register online or call Terri Hooper at (425) 783-8275.
Saturday, February 10, Seattle
Solar Home Design Class
The class will cover basic home energy types; systems; characteristics and conservation; the solar resource; solar gain; site assessment and feasibility. The emphasis is on practical design issues including: system types, characteristics, sizing, heat storage, construction details, efficiencies and costs. Green building materials and systems are discussed throughout.
The instructor will be Chris Herman, CPBD, owner of Winter Sun Design, established 1987 and co-founder of the Northwest Eco-Building Guild & the Solar Washington Association.
Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: ($43 public or $31 UW Student) plus $10 Experimental College registration Fee
Information: experimental.asuw.org or call Chris at (206) 525-3969 after 2 p.m.
Registration: Call 68Learn (206)685-3276 depts.washington.edu/asuwxpcl/
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Presented by: Winter Sun Design and The University of Washington, ASUW Experimental College
| Job Postings |
Basin Steward Project/Program Manager III
Department of Natural Resources & Parks - Water and Land Resources Division.
Who May Apply: This position is open to the general public. First consideration will be given to County career service employees who are members of Teamsters Local 117.
Where to Apply: Required forms and materials must be sent to: Michelle Kobuki, Human Resources, 201 South Jackson, Suite 600, MS: KSC-NR-0600, Seattle, WA 98104 by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. (Postmarks are NOT ACCEPTED). Contact (206) 296-8022 for questions regarding this announcement.
(Please note applications not received at the location specified above may not be processed)
Work Location: King Street Center, 201 South Jackson Street, Suite 600, downtown Seattle, surrounding communities, and various field locations including those adjacent to and on aquatic features such as rural King County streams, rivers, and wetlands. Occasional attendance at night meetings and/or weekend events in Seattle or rural King County may be necessary.
Work Schedule: This full-time position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and is not overtime eligible. The typical work schedule is 8 a.m. to5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with periodic weekend and evening obligations.
Job Description: This position will be located in the Watershed Stewardship Unit, part of the Office of Rural and Resource Programs in the Water and Land Resources Division. The position will principally work in the County's Rural Stewardship Planning Program. See program here. The successful candidate will have excellent people skills, a solid background in critical areas and habitat protection, and a strong interest in working closely with landowners to promote environmental stewardship through sustainable land use choices.
Annual Salary Range: $64,545 to $81,815
For more information and a full job description look here.
| King County |
 King County Bringing Two Great Tools For Builders and Reclaimers:
King County's 2006 Construction Recycling Directory is now available!
This valuable resource is the job-site-friendly, no-computer-required, equivalent of the construction and demolition information available on-line at King County's "What Do I Do With... ?" database. The Construction Recycling Directory can be obtained by calling (206)296-4466 or by downloading it here.
King County Announces the Small Works Roster for Salvage, Deconstruction, and Structure Relocation!
As you know, salvage and deconstruction opportunities often do not have a lot of lead-time and there is rarely sufficient time in a schedule to go through a full bid process for the salvage and deconstruction of a building. Being placed on the county Small Works Roster will allow your company to receive invitations to take part in a brief bid process for deconstruction, salvage and structure relocation projects.
King County Procurement is accepting applications for its Small Works Roster. Download application here.
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