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Meetings and Events
TOPIC MEETING: New Construction Services & Code March 26, 2012 - 7pm- 9pm Richmond Library, Richmond, VT
Presented by Jeff Gephart.
Are you familiar with Energy Star 2012? Do you want to know more about the new updates to this National program - or do you have questions about the effectiveness of what has changed? This presentation will be open to those interested in learning more and those of you who want to discuss in more detail what these updates mean to your participation in the program. We will also talk about Residential Code Updates and other Efficiency Vermont programs for New Residential Construction.
Building Energy 12 March 6 & 8, 2012 - Seaport World Trade Center, Boston MA
BuildingEnergy is the most established and most cross-disciplinary renewable energy and high performance building conference in the region. Organized by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, it brings together architects, engineers, builders, policymakers, developers and building managers for three days of networking, accredited educational sessions and a high-level trade show. Attracting participants from across the US and Europe, it will take place next year March 6-8, 2012, at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, MA.
Visit the NESEA - Building Energy Site ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Northeast Biomass Heating Expo 2012 March 21 - 23, 2012 - City Center, Saratoga Springs, NY
The Northeast Biomass Heating Expo is the successor to three very successful annual Heating the Northeast with Renewable Biomass conferences held in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Visit the NEBH Expo website
Sustainable Structures Workshop Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - National Life Insurance, Montpelier, VT 6pm-8pm
Presented by Russ Miller-Johnson, PE
A local view of sustainability in structural engineering. Opportunities and Liabilities. AIA and LEED AP Credits available. $15 for Members and $25 for non members. Contact Hillary @ vermontgbn@gmail.com or call 802.735.2192 for more information.
TOPIC MEETING: High Performance Natural Building for Cold Climates 2012 Series Monday, May 7, 2012-7pm -9pm- On the Rise Bakery - Richmond, VT.
Having recently conducted field testing on seven natural building projects throughout Vermont and New York as part of a research project in support of a forthcoming book to be released in spring 2012, Jacob Deva Racusin and Ace McArleton of New Frameworks Natural Building will present findings from their study. Their testing included a combination of blower-door testing, infrared camera scanning, and both surface and probe moisture testing, to develop a clear understanding of the efficacy of current design detailing practices, the most common sources of heat loss in straw bale construction, and the viability of moisture control in these assemblies. Basic information on natural building techniques and building science will lend context to a presentation on the latest information available on what is happening inside our walls and roofs.
Bio:
Jacob Deva Racusin has been creating functional art with wood, stone, straw, earth, and other assorted materials since 2000. Through contracting, consultation, teaching, and lots of tinkering as co-owner of New Frameworks Natural Building, he explores particular interests in cold-climate straw bale construction, natural painting and plastering, bio-regional design and construction, and the integration between buildings and their environments. He is currently working on a forthcoming book/DVD project on natural building to be published in the spring of 2012.
Topical Meetings BSR Recognizes that our most valuable resource in bringing about positive social and environmental change in Vermont is our people. We are now coordinating our next set of Topical Meetings. Please feel free to contact BSR if you are interested in presenting on a topic or if you have a particular topic you would like to see presented. hhunter@bsr-vt.org
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