Thanks for a Successful Event
What a great day was had by all who attended Culpeper’s 1st Green Living Expo. It’s clear that many are interested in “Living Green” and learning more about it. The event was a wonderful success. With over 40 vendors sharing resources on saving money while promoting green and sustainable living, attendees were able to spend time exploring ways in which they can encompass these resources into their daily lives. To quote one attendee, “the event was fresh and clean…the diversity of vendors was nice and the educational seminar I attended was very informative…”
The Piedmont Virginia Building Industry Association and the Green Building Resource Center want to thank everyone who attended and the sponsors, participants and volunteers for their effort in helping make the Green Living Expo such a success.
Don’t miss next year’s Green Living Expo! We are looking forward to our plans of making it bigger and better! Stay tuned for a date.
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Saturday, November 5th, 2011
For some, “Green Living” has been around for a while; for others, it is a new concept. No matter which category you fall in, living “green” is not a fad, “green” is more than a buzz word, and “green living” is here to stay.
To help inspire, inform and educate area residents, plans are underway to bring Culpeper a “Green Living Expo.” This all day event is open to the public. It will feature green products and services from local and national businesses. It is a family event with exhibitors, activities for children, a raffle, and information sessions. It will benefit those familiar with “green living” and those who want to learn more about it! There will be something for everyone!
Did you know? October is Energy Awareness Month, first observed in 1981, where the Department of Energy promotes the wise and efficient use of our nation’s energy. Although the Expo is being celebrated a week later, we need you to come help us promote the importance of a clean energy economy. We hope to see you there. |
You won’t want to miss this event, so mark your calendars for Saturday, November 5, 2011. Stay tuned and check back for more information.
Location: |
Germanna Community College,
Daniel Technology Center
Culpeper, VA 22701 |
Date: |
Saturday, November 5, 2011 |
Hours: |
Doors open at 9:00 am and the expo
ends at 6:00 pm. |
Admission: |
Open to the Public with a suggested donation
of $2 per person.
Children under 12 free. |
Today's Country 103.1 WJMA will be Broadcasting LIVE from 10 AM until 12 Noon!
Guest Speaker
Lynn Underwood
Green Building: What is it REALLY?
Author of “The Green Home:
A Decision Making Guide for Owners and Builders
Presentation will include topics such as:
- Sustainable Design and a Green Home
- Building Materials
- Energy Conservation
- Waste Management during Construction
- Water Efficiency
- Homeowner Operation
Biography
 Lynn Underwood is the Building Code Official with the City of Norfolk, Virginia. He has worked in the building safety profession and building code development for 27 years. He is a Certified Building Official and fully certified in all aspects of construction by the International Code Council and sits on four national code development committees. He has participated in developing significant changes in the codes over the past 10 years. He regularly testifies at ICC code hearings for or against proposed code changes. He is past-President of the Virginia Building and Code Official’s Association. He has written five books on construction or inspection. The most recent is entitled, DEWALT IRC Code Reference, Other books recently published are entitled: IRC Compliance for Builders and Inspectors and Your Green Home. Other titles include: Homebuilding, Debt-Free and Common Code Problems (1st and 2nd edition). He participated in the re-writing project for the Building Department Administration book published by ICC. In addition he was a contributing author for Healthy and Safe Homes, published by the American Public Health Association in 2010. He also writes regularly for several national magazines including Building Safety Journal and Fine Homebuilding. A graduate engineer, Lynn is a former home builder, a licensed contractor in Virginia and teaches construction and building code classes with the Virginia Building Code Academy (Advanced Instructor), Eastern Shore Community College and Tidewater Community College. He has developed extensive educational and training curriculum for construction and inspection programs.
He led a team of inspectors to El Salvador to inspect restoration work performed by USAID projects in 2005. In 2007 and 2008 he twice traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan as a member of the ICC Expert Consulting Team, to help develop a building safety platform for the nation’s rebuilding effort. In 2010 he was asked by the Nation of Libya to present details of the International Energy Code and Green Building.
His hobbies include construction, fine woodworking, photography, reading, writing and amateur astronomy. There is an asteroid named in his honor (Underwood 15294-1991 VDB) for his volunteer construction work on an observatory in Tucson, Arizona. Lynn is a former Marine and veteran of the Viet Nam war.
Be one of the first 50 visitors
and receive a free Autographed Copy of
Mr. Lynn Underwood’s Book
“The Green Home:
A Decision Making Guide
for Owners and Builders”
A $40 Value! |
What does a "green" home look like? What are its characteristics, and how can you ensure that you meet the highest green standards within a given budget? The answers to these questions and more are found in The Green Home, a book dedicated to teaching builders and homeowners alike about environmentally-friendly residential construction. This highly practical resource explores the very latest construction techniques, materials, processes, and green practices that will reduce the environmental impact of the building itself. Coverage ranges from air sealing measures and energy efficient practices to water conservation and the usage of natural materials, with a special focus on complying with zoning ordinances and building codes. With thorough explanations of the many benefits of green building, this is the perfect "nuts and bolts" guide to environmentally-sound homes.
Want to showcase your green service or product –
or share info on “green living”
Click here to Register |
