NW EcoBuilding Guild - Seattle Chapter

12/06/2023

While humans have been building McMansions and other structures that prioritize neither efficiency nor performance, other members of the animal world have been working on brilliant designs engineered to best meet their needs.

Termite mounds can teach us the secret to creating "living and breathing" buildings that use less energy.

07/06/2023

Termites Outsmart Humans When it Comes to HVAC Systems
Termite mounds can teach us the secret to creating "living and breathing" buildings that use less energy.

Termite mounds can teach us the secret to creating "living and breathing" buildings that use less energy.

27/03/2023

When Designing a Small Space, Keep These Principles in Mind. Small can be beautiful, especially when designed well.

Small can be beautiful, especially when designed well.

06/03/2023

Former Single Family Home Converted Into Vibrant Co-Living Spaces
With both private and public spaces, a co-living building like this could play a role in helping the housing crisis.

With both private and public spaces, a co-living building like this could play a role in helping the housing crisis.

26/02/2023

NEW NWEBG MEMBER SPOTLIGHT:
Please help us welcome new NWEBG member Chris Harrison, Owner Cedheco.

A little about Cedheco ():
With the many years of combined construction experience, it made sense for them to turn their focus to building materials. Specifically sustainable products such as bamboo, cork, FSC-certified materials, and reclaimed wood. They are encouraged by the trend toward sustainable materials and other ideas are being developed all the time. Learn more about Chris and Cedheco at www.cedheco.com.

22/02/2023

February Education Session:
New Innovations in Building Insulation
February 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM via Zoom

The coming transformation of healthy and low carbon building insulation.

Join the NW EcoBuilding Guild for our February Education Event as we deep dive into healthier and lower embodied carbon insulation innovations from around the world. Learn alternative strategies and new technologies in air sealing, hempcrete, spray foam, and wood fiber. Our speakers will include technical experts and product specialists from our region and abroad.

Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/new-innovations-in-building-insulation-tickets-528592764187

“Virtual” doors will open at 6:00 PM and presentations will start at 6:30 PM.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
(475 High Performance Building Supply ) 475 High Performance Building Supply, and (Pathway Design & Construction ) Pathway Design and Construction

19/02/2023

We are excited to welcome another speaker for our February Education Event: New Innovations in Building Insulation, Jonnie Pedersen, Head of Growth for Hempitecture. Her love for the earth and commitment to sustainability is a driving force in her work toward creating materials that utilize regenerative resources available for both people and the planet.

Join us on February 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM via Zoom. Register today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-innovations-in-building-insulation-tickets-528592764187

17/02/2023

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
(475 High Performance Building Supply) 475 High Performance Building Supply, and (Pathway Design & Construction ) Pathway Design and Construction

February Education Session:
New Innovations in Building Insulation
February 22, 2023 at 6:30 PM via Zoom

The coming transformation of healthy and low carbon building insulation.

Join the NW EcoBuilding Guild for our February Education Event as we deep dive into healthier and lower embodied carbon insulation innovations from around the world. Learn alternative strategies and new technologies in air sealing, hempcrete, spray foam, and wood fiber. Our speakers will include technical experts and product specialists from our region and abroad.

Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/new-innovations-in-building-insulation-tickets-528592764187

“Virtual” doors will open at 6:00 PM and presentations
will start at 6:30 PM.

03/02/2023

Happy New Year, makers and dreamers! Applications for the 2023 PreCycle Innovation Challenge are now open!

PreCycle is a regional bootcamp pitch competition for the best for-profit or nonprofit businesHappy New Year, makers and dreamers! Applications for the 2023 PreCycle Innovation Challenge are now open!

PreCycle is a regional bootcamp pitch competition for the best for-profit or nonprofit business product, service, or idea that addresses waste prevention, waste reduction, or creative reuse in Washington State.

This 6-week program includes technical and business development workshops (e.g. financial, market fit, circular design, pitch preparation, etc.), mentoring, and networking, and culminates in a day-long virtual event on May 15, 2023. After the event, all participants are offered support to carry their ideas forward.

Ready to bring your ideas to life? Visit PreCycleWA.org to get involved!

PreCycle is hosted by Seattle Good Business Network and Zero Waste Washington and is funded in part by Washington Department of Ecologys product, service, or idea that addresses waste prevention, waste reduction, or creative reuse in Washington State.

This 6-week program includes technical and business development workshops (e.g. financial, market fit, circular design, pitch preparation, etc.), mentoring, and networking, and culminates in a day-long virtual event on May 15, 2023. After the event, all participants are offered support to carry their ideas forward.

Ready to bring your ideas to life? Visit PreCycleWA.org to get involved!

PreCycle is hosted by Seattle Good Business Network and Zero Waste Washington and is funded in part by Washington Department of Ecology

23/01/2023

Understanding the Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act on Green Building
January 26, 2023 at 6:30pm

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
Might Energy Solutions and Pathway Design + Construct

There is still time to register at www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-the-impacts-of-the-inflation-reduction-act-on-green-building-tickets-482816486107?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

22/01/2023

Dispelling the Myths of Ground Source Heat Pumps.

So, where are the misconceptions and what is the truth about ground source heat pump technology? Find out in this detailed article!