June 26, 2009 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Rancho Bernardo Recreation Center
18448 West Bernardo Dr.
San Diego, CA 92127
Many Fire Survivors are now in the design and construction stages of their rebuild and many have chosen to rebuild homes that embody sustainable qualities. These meetings provide a forum for homeowners focusing on a greener, fire-resistant rebuild to connect with similar rebuilders, share resources, discuss challenges and find solutions. Homeowners interested or considering rebuilding sustainably will benefit from asking questions and participating in the fire survivor-driven conversation.
RSVP: by Thursday, June 25th, to jowens@green-spark.org or 619-358-5110.
Our meetings continue to offer the rebuilding community support and resources. We hope you will join us at June’s meeting.
Green-Spark team members are delighted to visit with children who may attend. Refreshments will be provided.
June 18, 2009 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
What makes a building “green?” This workshop answers the question by considering the five green building and performance measures promoted by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning (ASHRAE) Standard 189. These measures are 1) water efficiency; 2) energy efficiency; 3) sustainable sites; 4) materials and resources; and 5) indoor environmental
quality. See how each measure makes a building green, and how each impacts new construction and existing buildings. A significant part of the seminar is dedicated to the economics of green construction and retrofits.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Community Forum,
1875 El Prado, San Diego 92163
For more information and registration details, please see the attached pdf document: Balboa Park Sustainability Workshops 2009
June 11, 2009 8:00 am to 12:00 pm
This workshop begins with an insightful discussion of the importance of water for all living things. We will consider how we use water in our lives and how much of it we use — especially compared to the rest of the world. Learn the realities of how we get our water and what the future holds for water supplies. In light of the current scarcity of water, this timely workshop provides helpful advice for developing the most efficient ways to use water at work and at home.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, Community Forum,
1875 El Prado, San Diego 92163
For more information and registration details, please see the attached pdf document: Balboa Park Sustainability Workshops 2009
June 17, 2009 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
The next version of LEED is here! On April 27, 2009, USGBC launched LEED Version 3. LEED v3 takes advantage of new technologies and advancements in building science while prioritizing energy efficiency and CO2 emissions reductions. New projects will be required to register for LEED 2009 on June 27th. Are you prepared? Come learn about what these changes mean for the way we build green.
Casa del Prado, The Majorca Room #101
1650 El Prado
San Diego, CA 92101
Please note that registration is required for this event.
June 23, 2009 11:30 am to 1:15 pm
Building technology with ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) has arrived to the competitive, mainstream commercial and residential markets. Discover the stack and pour “how to,” the value design, engineering tips, the projects being built, LEED contribution points and the competitive costs. This sustainable design creates an energy-efficient thermal envelope that reduces heating and cooling loads by up to 40 percent.
8690 Balboa Ave., Suite 100 ∙ San Diego, CA 92123
This workshop is offered by the California Center for Sustainable Energy. If you would like to attend please register here.
June 11, 2009 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
This educational session is for homeowners seeking to learn more about solar water heating. The session provides information on the different solar water heating technologies and their appropriate applications. Information also will be provided on the Solar Water Heating Pilot Program. Homeowners can receive up to $1,500 in incentives for the installation of a qualifying solar water heater through the new program.
8690 Balboa Ave., Suite 100 ∙ San Diego, CA 92123
This workshop is offered by the California Center for Sustainable Energy. If you would like to attend please register here.
