Sustainable Systems: Solar and Wind, Catchwater and Greywater Systems, Permaculture, Sustainable and Ecological Design and Construction, and more

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GARDEN SHED DESIGN COMPETITION. Pandora Park Community Garden Society, City of Vancouver, Canada, invites student and professional architects, landscape architects, builders, engineers, gardeners and designers of all kinds to take part in Green Shed: Pandora Park Community Garden Design Competition. Goal: generate buildable designs for storage shed and outdoor common space for anew community garden showcasing sustainable building strategies and materials. The winning design will be built by a team of volunteers over the summer of 2010. Competition is open to all, no restrictions on team size or number of entries per team, although each entry requires a separate registration and entry fee. Non-designers who wish to enter may be eligible for assistance in preparing their submission – contact <info@greenshedcompetition>

August 9-September 8, Germany, Ecovillage Design including 72-hr. Permaculture Certificate course and Introduction to Dragon Dreaming.
Host: Sieben Linden Ecovillage. Visit www.siebenlinden.de/ede2010invitation.pdf and www.siebenlinden.de/ede2009report.pdf
This course addresses people (of any age) who are in search of a meaningful perspective on life, experts who want to deepen their understanding in this field and people from the so called "Third World" who are actively involved in sustainable projects. Together we will deepen our experience of an interconnected world and gain new clarity. The course is certified by Gaia Education www.gaiaeducation.org, supported by the Global Ecovillage Network www.gen-europe.org and an official contribution to the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development 2005-2014. Course fee: 950 Euro. For more information and bookings contact Kosha: <kosha@siebenlinden.de>, Phone ++49 39000-90860. Michael Wuerfel, eurotopia, Poppau - Sieben Linden, 38489 Beetzendorf, Germany, eurotopia-office phone +49-(0)39000-90621
eurotopia-office fax: +49-(0)39000-51232, www.eurotopia.de

November 4-5, Preston, UK. 9th International Detail Design in Architecture Conference - Innovative Detailing: Materials and Construction Methods for a Low Carbon Future. University of Central Lancashire (UCLan),
www.uclan.ac.uk/detaildesign9

For hands-on workshops in solar electricity, passive solar heating, solar hot water, wind energy, home energy efficiency, green building, and natural building in Missouri, Colorado, and New York, log on to The Evergreen Institute at www.evergreeninstitute.org

Seven-Weekend Permaculture Certification Course. Practical solutions for
creating a sustainable world. Last weekend of every month, April through October. For details about courses and programs: www.kleiwerks.org For more information or to register, contact Kimchi,828.225.8820 <AVI@kleiwerks.org>
www.kleiwerks.org/events_projects.php

Eco Design intern and professional training classes: www.SFIA.net

Everdale, farm and learning centre located near Erin, Ontario, offers events and hands-on workshops in sustainable living. The Workshop and Event Schedule from straw-bale construction and earthen and lime plastering to making your own biodiesel is available at www.everdale.org/workshops or contact <lynn@everdale.org>

Midwest Renewable Energy Association MREA offers workshops that cover a variety of topics in renewable energy. www.the-mrea.org

San Francisco Institute of Architecture Why not change your life and help change the world? Ecological design, green building, sustainable architecture...career skills, arts, crafts, and technology  All are welcome to enroll. Certificate and degree programs available. A selection of new weekend workshops and evening classes start January 2007 at San Francisco Institute of Architecture, Berkeley Institute of Ecological Design, Berkeley CA, 510.523.5174 <sfia@aol.com> <sfiaBerkeleyEco@aol.com> www.sfia.net

Solar Energy International
Visit www.solarenergy.org/workshops for a listing of Solar Energy International's Workshops.

Solar Living Institute
A list of workshops offered by Solar Living Institute can be found at http://store.solarlivingstore.com

New Sustainability Class at College of Marin (Kentfield Campus). $74. Course
#8438. Register online (under "Contemporary Social Issues") www.marincommunityed.org or 415.883.3217. Sustainability: From Policies to Practice. Examines the concept, evolution and implementation of sustainability strategies and programs developed by individuals and organizations including government, business, ecological design, natural resources and environmental conservation groups. Discussion of ways in which you can personally take action and make decisions that will affect your own and the earth's health and well-being. The text, The Sustainability Revolution: Portrait of a Paradigm Shift (New Society Publishers, 2005) is available in the Kentfield Campus Bookstore and retails for $16.95. Andres Edwards, MA, founder of a firm specializing in green building and sustainability education programs for parks, towns and companies; has lectured and given seminars about sustainability topics at colleges, universities and conferences. Andres Edwards, EduTracks (www.edutracks.com) Author: "The Sustainability Revolution" (www.sustainabilityrevolution.com) 6 School St., Ste 170, Fairfax, CA 94930, 415.457.1171, fax 415.459.2014

 

 

 

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This listing of sustainable system events, tours, conferences, workshops and training opportunities is compiled from information sent to The Last Straw Journal by individuals, groups and organizations. Send information about events, conferences, tours, workshops and hands-on training to: The Last Straw, PO Box 22706, Lincoln NE 68542-2706; <thelaststraw@thelaststraw.org> or call 402.483.5135.

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