Green Affordable Philadelphia
Three Days, Two Campuses, One Goal: Green Affordable Philadelphia
Thursday, March 13 - Sustainable and
Affordable - a Discussion at Mugshots
Manyunk - FREE
Saturday March 15, 2008
- $50 General Admission,$10 for
Students!
Workshops for Design Professionals
at Philadelphia University 8:30am - 4:30 pm, Hayward
Hall
Being Green by Being
Small: Brian Phillips, Chad Ludeman Interface
Studio Architects.
Features a panel discussion
focused around the ISA/Postgreen 100k house development experiment. The
project looks to develop a pair of modestly sized, LEED for Homes rated
dwellings that hope to minimize their environmental impact. Minimizing
impact is not only acheived through green technology, but by building
"small" & "smart".
This workshop will focus on developing a strategy for offsetting the use of fossil fuels and their associated costs, and explore solar thermal technologies and their immediate impact on our energy consumption.
The ubiquitous 19th century Philadelphia row house can be adapted for the demands of modern city life. Floor plan modifications, integrated green technology, renovations to accommodate the disabled, and other alterations can preserve the row house form. The adaptive re-use of the row house can help to redevelop neighborhoods through understanding and investing in existing housing stock.
This workshop will focus on how outdoor landscaping can be used to achieve LEED certification. Included will be discussions on native plants, stormwater management, and design of a rain garden. Literature will be provided to assist developers and homeowners wishing to create a sustainable site.
This workshop will provide vital information about the cost savings of proficiently managing construction waste materials. Landfill fees are the most expensive way to dispose of almost any material. By avoiding these costs and collecting credits for selected materials builders are able to realize savings through the implementation of recycling programs.
This session will compare and contrast four current sustainable projects. The diverse building types will vary from low-tech to high-tech and will include a 5,000sf interior conversion of a former radio station into a private school classroom building as well as a 50,000 sf new construction of a non-profit headquarters, and several projects in between. The comparisons will stress the fact that the key to successful sustainability is not one global solution, but rather that each design must be unique to its place & client.
New residential and mixed-use developments can benefit from including reserved parking for shared vehicles and bicycles in the design phase. The amount of land devoted to parking can by reduced by providing car share parking and marketing the service to tenants, who often sell their cars or avoid the planned purchase of a vehicle based on access to shared vehicles. This land can be repurposed for green space or additional units, allowing the developer to better utilize the land. Provision of bicycle amenities can further improve the convenience of reduced vehicle ownership.
Workshop will cover various storm water techniques for homes and urban areas, ranging from porous pavements & rain gardens to tree trenches and storm water planter boxes. Examples from built projects will be featured, and will range from small do it yourself measures to larger design elements for major development projects. Measures that help projects meet the Phila. Storm water Ordinance will be covered as well. Tavis will highlight site designs projects that reconnect soils, water and vegetation into working ecosystems.
A big picture overview of Water Conservation and its benefits, along with more detailed discussion of Water Efficient Products for indoor use had requirements for LEED credits.
Workshops for Beginners at Philadelphia University
Trees are an often overlooked, but
important "green strategy" for any project, neighborhood or city. Learn
more about the importance of trees in building green communities - why we
are losing trees, and what you can do about it. Panelists include: Leslie Norvell, Associate, Lager Raabe Skafte Landscape Architects,
Inc., Erica Solberger, Public Landscapes,Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society
, Chris Leswing,
Landscape Architect,
There is a lot of talk about Green Homes. This workshop will discuss green homes and examine basic concepts for building and living sustainably, and will introduce green, high-performance homes and discuss fundamental concepts in a straight forward, non-technical way.
Explore ways to use the natural patterns found in nature to create the foundation for a sustainable garden that is full of diversity and habitat. It also includes advice and tips for reducing a homeowner's footprint on the natural environment.
Whether considering a renovation or a new construction project, prioritize green strategies by examining the forces behind current degenerative patterns to make informed decisions that re-establish a healthy, sustainable community. Develop a plan that values land, air, water, energy, and culture. Begin to move beyond sustainable thinking to regenerative systems design where construction, retrofitting and planning restore degraded environments.
This workshop will provide homeowners with an opportunity to take part in a charrette of a residential project, possibly their own. Kenny Grono, of Buckminster Green will guide the process by establishing topics to consider and by providing resources and input during small group discussions. After a short, introductory lecture, participants will break into small groups to discuss participant projects evaluated for suitability beforehand by Kenny Grono. To have your project considered in the discussion, please complete this form.
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Composting Made Easy: Penn State Cooperative Extension
Whether your interest is in Backyard waste and Household scraps, Manure and farm wastes, Municipal and large scale items or natural rendering, this workshop is for you! All participants will receive a free compost bin upon completion of the workshop. ul>
Modern Green PRe-Fab Homes: Elizabeth Oliver, Minima Philadelphia & Peter LaBonte, Modern Modular
This workshop will focus on the growing industry of modern prefab architecture and its relevance to sustainable building. By identifying architects and companies – particularly drawing upon Peter’s experience – along with accompanying images, subjects will include the design and manufacturing process; budget; location; and aesthetic value.
Buses leave from Philadelphia University at 8:30 am $25 including Lunch