Green By Design Workshop

Hello again from Olson Defendorf Custom Homes.  We are a custom home builder in Austin, Texas.  Next month Austin Energy is having another Green by Design Workshops.  We have attended this ourselves.  If you want to know more about green building this is the one workshop you need to make sure to attend.  The details are below. 

 

 Austin Energy Green Building (AEGB) holds its one-day Green by Design workshop several times a year. Austinites preparing to build, buy, or remodel a home can learn how to improve energy and water efficiency, increase comfort, and reduce maintenance.

 

The workshop will be held on March 31, 2012 beginning at 8:30 AM.

The deadline for registration is March 28, 2012 at 5:00 PM. 

To register for the next workshop, print the Registration Form (pdf) fill it out and fax to (512) 482-5441; or email. Registration fee is $35 per person. 

The workshop has a new date and location.

Date: Saturday, March 31, 2012
Time:  8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Location:  Norris Conference Center, 2525 West Anderson Lane, Suite 365, Austin, Texas 78757

Please register as early as possible in order to guarantee your seat in this popular workshop.

The workshop includes:

• A full day of instruction with Austin Energy Green Building staff.
• A comprehensive workbook, Green by Design.
• Free advice from local green building professionals.
• Continental breakfast, lunch, and break refreshments.
• A chance to win cool door prizes from local green businesses.

What You Will Learn
This workshop will give you an overview of the green building process. You'll come away with a framework for making better design and building decisions, including:

• Assessing what your family needs in a home.
• Choosing a designer and builder.
• Selecting a lot or making the most of the one you have.
• Increasing comfort and reducing utility bills.
• Making smart material and appliance choices.
• Operating your home more cost-effectively.
• Creating a home that benefits your family and the planet.