Soil and Green

Saturday, November 14, 2009

North Texas Renewable Energy Group monthly meeting
Topic: A Net-Zero Energy Home

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Mustang Park Recreation Center (2223 Kinwest Parkway, Irving, Texas)
Website: http://www.txses.org/NTREG/events.htm
Cost: FREE

Presenters: Chris Miles and William Peck

In response to numerous questions about green building, residential renewable energy, and energy efficiency, our November program focuses on the U.S. Department of Energy’s “Building America” program, and is highlighted by a field trip to see the “Timber Creek Zero Energy Home”.  We’ll meet at the Mustang Park Recreation Center at 10:00 a.m. (as usual), have a very brief meeting for announcements, then carpool to the Timber Creek Home.  Builder Chris Miles and architect William Peck will meet with NTREG attendees for an overview of the Net-Zero Energy Home project, and will provide a guided tour of the house.

The NTREG Executive Committee will meet at the Recreation Center at 9:00 a.m. (before the general meeting). All NTREG participants are welcome to attend.

Our November meeting is part of NTREG’s ongoing series of member-driven presentations, where at each meeting, attendees select topics for future meetings.

Meet Sarah Susanka and tour the TimberCreek Zero Energy House November 12.  Bestselling author, architect and cultural visionary, Susanka is leading a movement that is redefining the American home.  Her “build better, not bigger” approach to residential design has been embraced across the country and her “Not So Big” philosophy has sparked international dialogue.  Susanka’s Not So Big book series is built on the concept of making homes better for owners and better for the environment.  Please visit her website: http://sarahsusanka.com/default.asp.

The Timbercreek Zero Energy House is a project by the team of architect William Peck, AIA, William Peck & Assoc., Inc., and builder Chris Miles of GreenCraft Builders, LLC.  The team is well-known for the highly acclaimed 2007 Bannister High Performance House, and the 2009 Colleyville Eco House.

Susanka’s seminar at the TimberCreek Zero Energy House in Lewisville will be from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. , followed by a book signing.  The house will open at 4:00 p.m. for tours with hors d’oeuvres.  Tickets are $25.00 and must be purchased in advance.  Visit http://www.timbercreekzeroenergyhouse.com to learn more.  Books will be available for purchase on site.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Project Green Summit with Daryl Hannah Luncheon
Sponsored by WFAA-TV

Time: 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: McDavid Studio at the Bass Performance Hall Complex (301 East Fifth Street, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102)
Website: http://www.wfaa.com/projectgreen/calendar/?trumbaEmbed=eventid%3D85227705%26view%3Devent
Cost: $20.00
Registration: Call the Bass Hall box office (817) 212-4280 or go to www.basshall.com to reserve your seat.  (Advance tickets are required, and this price includes lunch provided by Reata Restaurant.)

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