Through the generousity of Ford Motor Company, EPICS-Biotown and Lafayette Habitat for Humanity are hosting a Green Building Seminar at Purdue.

Friday, March 26th: A series of workshops will be conducted on sustainability, energy efficiency, certifications, and green building practices.

Saturday, March 27th: A trip to Reynolds, IN to Biotown HFH site. There, you can observe or learn ways to install or ways we implemented green building practices into our home model.

Meals, Lodging, as well as, Transportation to and from the site will be provided.

Spaces may be limited, so we ask that you register for this event. To do so, please call Doug Taylor at 765 423 4590 or [ click here to email Doug ] by March 15th. You will be sent a form to complete when you contact Doug.

Conference Brochure Conference Flyer

Seminar Itinerary

March 26th, 2010
10:00am Breaking the Myths of Building “Green”
11:30am Breakout Session
12:30am Lunch
2-5pm Breakout Sessions
5:00pm Dinner
6:00pm Networking Mixer
9:00pm Retire to hotel or home

March 27th, 2010
8:00am Breakfast with speaker Richard Miller
9:00am Depart for Site Visit in Reynolds, IN
10:00am Session 1
11:30am Lunch
12:30pm Session 2
2:00pm Travel back to Purdue

Session Topics
• Advanced (OVE) Framing
• Sustainable Building Materials
• Insulating & Moisture Management
• Windows & Lighting
• Water Conservation
• National Green Building Standard
• Economic Benefits of Green Building
• Energy Efficiency & Appliance Selection
• Lot Design & Preparation
• Owner Education: Home Operation