Upcoming Events/Classes
at the Natural Built Home Showroom
(4020 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406)
August
Eco Experience at the MN State Fair
Thursday July 21st through Labor Day (September 1)
This year’s Eco House exhibit is based on a two-story house
design created for a family that visited the 2007 Eco Experience
and became convinced they want their next home to be a “green
building.” The design integrates energy and water efficiency,
healthy indoor spaces, resource-efficient materials, and sustainable
site planning. If built as modeled, the house is expected to qualify
for certification under both the Minnesota
GreenStar Certified Green Homes guidelines and the U.S.
Green Building Council’s LEED for Homes checklist. Check out all the great green technologies showcased at this year's home! (Admission to the MN State Fair is required to enter the Eco Experience)
September
Remodeling for Energy Efficiency
Presented by House Green and Affordable Energy Solutions
Thursday, September 25 from 6pm - 7pm
Join us for this great free workshop in helping you remodel for energy efficiency. Topics covered are as follows:
- Energy Audits & Implementation Assistance
- Insulation, Weatherization, Mechanical Upgrades
- Whole House Retrofit– from Insulation to Solar!
- Architectural Design for Remodeling & Additions
(This class is presented for FREE and attendees do NOT need to pre-regiester)
Phantom Loads: Reducing your carbon footprint
Presented by Rebecca Lundberg of Powerfully Green
Tuesday, September 30th from 6 - 7pm
This Class focuses on electricity use, and what each of us can be doing
to lower our carbon footprint by considering conservation, efficiency,
and phantom loads. LEED homes are designed using these principles.
"Phantom Loads: Reduce your carbon footprint" is of current and general
interest to everyone because of both climate change and rising fuel
costs. Not only does this save money every month, but it lessens our
negative impact on the planet. Conservation, efficiency, and renewable
energy work together to help us tread gently on the earth. (This class is presented for FREE and attendees do NOT need to pre-regiester)
October
American Clay Half Day Workshop
Presented by Kevin Sexton of Evergreen Painting
Saturday, October 18th from 9am - 1pm
Join Master Certified American Clay Applicator Kevin Sexton for an
exciting morning! Kevin will teach participants the basics of
successful clay application including different troweling and finishing
techniques. Each attendee will get hands-on application experience and
will be ready to apply this amazing and beautiful finish in your own
home. Bring your hawk and trowel and we'll provide the rest! (Space
is limited. Participants must pre-register. Fee for this class is $75)
November
Talk and Book Signing "Human Power Possibilities"
Tamara Dean, author of The Human-Powered Home
Saturday November 8th from 12pm - 1pm
Thanks to pedals, treadles, and cranks, our muscles have operated machines since Medieval times. Could we once again rely on human power, rather than fossil fuels, to run our lives? How much power can one person generate? In this presentation you'll discover the answers to these questions and learn about ingenious human-powered contraptions used around the globe. (This class is presented for FREE and attendees do NOT need to pre-regiester)
Looking Ahead
Give you input on classes you would like to see hosted at Natural Built Home, please send your suggestions to
classes@naturalbuilthome.com
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