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Julie Hardy, B. cSBA, LEEDap, Green Building Project Manager, Light House

You are: a home or condo owner

Light House offers a two-hour, non-technical “Green Building 101” for homeowners interested in learning how to “green” their home!

Participants will gain a general understanding of green design ideas, issues and processes, develop a set of personal green goals for their home, and leave with a practical resource workbook. Confused about where to start, who to talk to and what questions to ask? Then this course is for you!

Click on a date to register now:

Saturday, July 11 10AM-12PM

Location: Light House Sustainable Building Centre
Cost: $30 (including course workbook)

Key concepts:

"Green" Design and construction practices significantly reduce or eliminate the negative impact of buildings on the environment and occupants in five broad areas;

• Site planning
• Water and water efficiency
• Energy efficiency and renewable energy
• Conservation of materials and resources
• Indoor environmental air quality

...using a systems approach and an integrated design process

For more information on Green Building, visit our GB 101 Resource Page or sign up for GB 201.

Please note: There is no refund for cancellations within 48 hours; however, you can transfer your registration to another date for an administration fee of $15.

A limited number of bursaries will be available for student and non-profit participants. Please contact Sarah McRaven at info(at)sustainablebuildingcentre.com for more details.

Green Building 101 is brought to you by the following:

Organizational Partners

Title Partners