tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082114954425645792023-10-31T09:16:58.224-04:00GreenMOB of the New River ValleyCommitted professionals promoting Green Models of Building in the New River ValleyAaron Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302389101312584279noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-64952166113653914702010-08-03T13:57:00.001-04:002010-08-10T16:15:02.399-04:002010 Green Building Home TourThe NRV Green Models of Building (MOB) is preparing for the 2010 New River Valley Green Building Tour, which will be held in conjunction with Sustainability week in Blacksburg and Floyd on Saturday, September 25th. We have opened up the application process for entries on the 2010 tour. We are seeking quality examples of energy efficient and sustainable structures as examples for those wishing to understand better and maybe implement some ideas in their own homes.<br /><br />Anyone interested in offering their home or commercial establishment for the tour can complete the <a title="Click here to complete the survey..." href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XFVWSQ8">online application survey</a>. The answers to the survey will help us organize all the entries and their features for the tour packet. Prior to starting the survey you should have the appropriate information ready about your building, as you can’t leave and re-enter the survey. Important information includes:<br />· Insulation types and R values<br />· Window types and U values<br />· Any Energy Rating certifications and results<br />· Utility bill information for the last 12 months<br /><br />For more information please visit the <a href="http://www.nrvgreenmob.blogspot.com/">NRV GreenMOB website</a>.<br /><br />Please pass along this information to anyone you think would be interested.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-2765544279223804932010-03-26T19:03:00.002-04:002010-03-26T19:05:31.869-04:00Next Green Home Tour During Blacksburg's Sustainability WeekFor those of you wondering about the 2010 Green Home Tour, you'll have to wait until September. The tour will be held in conjunction with Blacksburg's Sustainability Week. Stay tuned!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-28966331406226842322009-04-20T15:45:00.002-04:002009-04-20T15:53:38.728-04:00Green Home Tour is Saturday!<span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;font-size:130%;" >Don't forget to register for the 3rd New River Valley Green Home Tour!</span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:130%;" > </span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">The event is this Saturday, April 25th, from </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">9am to 5pm</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> and includes </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">16 green buildings in Montgomery and Floyd Counties</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. Ed Tuchler from Shelter Alternatives will provide an overview of the buildings on the tour from </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">9-10am</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> at the Y Center, 1000 North Main Street, Blacksburg. Refreshments will be served. Buildings will be open for touring from </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">10am-5pm</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. The tour is $15 per person. Register at</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> the </span><a style="font-family: arial;" href="http://www.vtymca.org/Greenhometour.asp">YMCA Open University</a><span style="font-family: arial;"> or by calling 540-961-9622. </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">A </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">free Green Building Expo</span><span style="font-family: arial;"> will take place at the Y Center from </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: arial;">8am - noon</span><span style="font-family: arial;">. The NRV Green MOB hopes to see you there! </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-23099520251944340132009-04-13T13:40:00.002-04:002009-04-13T14:02:17.226-04:003rd New River Valley Green Home Tour - April 25th!<meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10"><div style="text-align: justify;"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CTerri%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="address" downloadurl="http://www.5iamas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="Street" downloadurl="http://www.5iantlavalampft-com:office:smarttags"></o:smarttagtype><o:smarttagtype namespaceuri="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" name="time"></o:smarttagtype><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:compatibility> <w:breakwrappedtables/> <w:snaptogridincell/> <w:wraptextwithpunct/> <w:useasianbreakrules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:browserlevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><!--[if !mso]><object classid="clsid:38481807-CA0E-42D2-BF39-B33AF135CC4D" id="ieooui"></object> <style> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } </style> <![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";} @page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial;">Do you want to: Save money on your energy bills? Adopt a more sustainable lifestyle? See green home features in action? Solicit constructive advice from some of the area's leading energy and environmental professionals? Learn how to do these things and more by participating in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">NRV Green MOB's 3rd Annual Green Home Tour on April 25th</span>.<span style=""> </span>The tour begins with an <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">orientation</span> from </span><st1:time style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" minute="0" hour="9"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">9-10am</span></st1:time><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial;"> at the YMCA at Virginia Tech (</span><st1:street style="font-family: arial;"><st1:address><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1000 North Main St</span></st1:address></st1:street><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial;">) and commencing with a <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">tour </span>of homes in Montgomery and Floyd Counties from </span><st1:time style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" minute="0" hour="10"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">10am-5pm</span></st1:time><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial;">. The tour will highlight examples of green and energy efficient features at work in local homes including energy efficient design and construction, renewable energy systems, and incorporation of local or recycled building materials. On the day of the tour, local businesses and organizations related to green building will <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">exhibit </span>their goods and services at the YMCA from </span><st1:time style="font-family: arial; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" hour="8" minute="0"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">8am-12pm</span></st1:time><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial;">.<span style=""> </span>Register for the tour at the <a href="http://www.vtymca.org/Greenhometour.asp">YMCA at Virginia Tech</a>.
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<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >The Green Home Tour organizing committee is <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">still seeking volunteers</span> to help with the Green Home Tour on Saturday, April 25th. Volunteers may participate in the event free of charge. </span><span style="font-family: arial;font-size:100%;" >Please contact Susan Garrison at 558-0786 or by e-mail at sgarrison@blacksburg.gov to volunteer.</span></div><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-59143175321897618012009-04-07T12:06:00.004-04:002009-04-07T16:35:16.845-04:00Rain Garden Class on April 17th<span style="font-family:Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"><strong>Rain Gardens: A Tool for Storm Water Management</strong><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family:Geneva,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:85%;"> Barry Robinson, Montgomery County Extension Agent for the Virginia Cooperative Extension and Kim Steika, Landscape Architecture Project Coordinator for the Community Design Assistance Center will demonstrate how rain gardens can serve as an effective tool for storm water management. Several examples from around Blacksburg will be discussed. Using material from the Virginia Department of Forestry’s Technical Guide to Rain Gardens, the instructors will cover basic components for rain garden design and implementation for a small-scale rain garden in your back yard. $20; includes a CD of the VDOF Technical Guide to Rain Gardens. Class is <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Friday, April 17 from 3:30 - 5pm at the Y Center</span>. Register at the <a href="http://www.vtymca.org/Greenhometour.asp">YMCA at Virginia Tech</a>.</span><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-61260588482599344022009-03-30T18:31:00.002-04:002009-03-30T18:34:07.691-04:00Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">April 4, 9-1130am, at the Montgomery County Government Center in Christiansburg</span>, the Community Design Assistance Center and Virginia Cooperative Extension partner together again to offer the 4th regional Build-Your-Own Rain Barrel workshop. Participants will learn about watersheds, how local measures can make local and regional impacts, and what low impact development tools can be used on their property. Participants will engage in hands-on construction of a barrel they can then take with them to begin reducing runoff and utilizing rainwater at home. The cost is $50 per barrel and includes all necessary supplies. It is suggested that participants bring work gloves and wear comfortable clothes that can get dirty. All other tools and supplies will be provided. Be sure the barrel will fit in your vehicle – approximate dimensions are 4’ x 2’ x 2’. $10; plus $50 supply fee for rain barrel to instructors. Register at the <a href="http://www.vtymca.org/Greenhometour.asp">YMCA at Virginia Tech</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-8638124512209202022009-03-16T11:03:00.002-04:002009-03-16T11:07:10.830-04:00Green Construction from Design to Clean Up<p class="MsoNormal" style=""><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Join </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Ed Tuchler of Shelter Alternatives, Beth Lohman of DEQ, and Justin Boyle of Green Valley Builders on <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday, March 23 from 6-9pm</span> in learning about </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">what should you consider when planning to build a green home. They’ll look at everything from site and form to construction details and material usage, including minimizing waste and what to do with the leftovers. $20. Register for the class at the <a href="http://www.vtymca.org/Greenhometour.asp">VT YMCA Open University website</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-66832808919465186922009-03-09T18:18:00.002-04:002009-03-09T18:22:37.741-04:00Join Us On Facebook!Help us to spread the word about the Green Home Tour by joining our new Facebook pages! One page is dedicated to the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52488036596">Green Home Tour</a> while the other is for the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=52488036596">NRV Green MOB</a>. The more of you who become members of our pages, the more of your friends who will learn about the Green Home Tour. Then their friends will find out and so on and so on! We look forward to seeing you and your friends at the NRV Green Home Tour on April 25th and at the classes between now and then!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-56524774276651736902009-03-03T15:45:00.004-05:002009-03-03T15:49:41.344-05:002 Green Home Tour Classes RescheduledFor those of you interested in the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Geothermal Heating and Cooling</span> class and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Green Construction: From Design to Clean Up</span> class, these classes have been rescheduled due to inclement weather so there is still time to sign up!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday, March 9th from 6:30-8:30pm: Geothermal Heating and Cooling</span>. Ground source heat pumps (GSHP) are one of the most efficient residential heating and cooling systems available today. They use the natural heat storage capacity of the earth or ground water to provide energy efficient heating and cooling. Ed Ricci has extensive experience in this technology and will help you determine if this technology is right for you and your home. Ed is the owner of <a href="http://www.energymanagementhvac.com/">Energy Management Services</a> in Christiansburg.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday, March 23rd from 6-9pm: Green Construction: From Design to Clean Up. </span> Ed Tuchler of <a href="http://www.shelteralternatives.com/">Shelter Alternatives</a>, Beth Lohman of <a href="http://www.deq.state.va.us/">DEQ</a>, and Justin Boyle of <a href="http://www.greenvalleybuildersinc.com/">Green Valley Builders</a> will discuss what should you consider when planning to build a green home. They will look at everything from site and form to construction details and material usage, including minimizing waste and what to do with leftovers.<br /><br />Sign up for these classes through the <a href="http://www.vtymca.org/Greenhometour.asp">YMCA at Virginia Tech</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-24827940493815775902009-02-23T15:27:00.004-05:002009-02-23T15:35:07.016-05:00Geothermal Heating and Cooling<div style="text-align: justify;">The second class in the 2009 Green Home Tour Class series is about <span style="font-weight: bold;">Geothermal Heating and Cooling</span>. Ground source heat pumps (GSHP) are one of the most efficient residential heating and cooling systems available today. They use the natural heat storage capacity of the earth or ground water to provide energy efficient heating and cooling. Ed Ricci has extensive experience in this technology and will help you determine if this technology is right for you and your home. Ed is the owner of <a href="http://www.energymanagementhvac.com/">Energy Management Services</a> in Christiansburg.<br /><br />The class is <span style="font-weight: bold;">Monday, March 2nd</span> from <span style="font-weight: bold;">6:30-8:30pm</span>. Sign up for the class through the <a href="http://www.vtymca.org/Greenhometour.asp">YMCA at Virginia Tech</a>.<br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-21719705126900780112009-02-09T16:59:00.002-05:002009-02-09T17:09:32.636-05:00Green Construction: From Design to Clean UpInstead of a half day seminar and half day tour, this year the Green Home Tour is hosting a variety of classes through the Virginia Tech YMCA prior to the April 25th tour. The first class, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Green Construction: From Design to Clean Up, </span>is 2 Monday evenings, <span style="font-weight: bold;">February 16th and 23rd</span> from 6:30-8:30pm. Ed Tuchler of <a href="http://www.shelteralternatives.com">Shelter Alternatives</a>, Beth Lohman of <a href="http://www.deq.state.va.us">DEQ</a>, and Justin Boyle of <a href="http://www.greenvalleybuildersinc.com/">Green Valley Builders</a> will discuss what should you consider when planning to build a green home. They will look at everything from site and form to construction details and material usage, including minimizing waste and what to do with leftovers. Class sign up is <a href="http://www.vtymca.org/Greenhometour.asp#greenconstruction">here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-67485485841040684972009-01-12T18:34:00.002-05:002009-01-12T18:44:41.193-05:00Register for 2009 Green Home Tour Classes through YMCA Open UniversityFor the 3rd Annual Green Home Tour, we are offering classes through the <a href="http://www.vtymca.org/Greenhometour.asp">YMCA Open University</a>. Registration is now available for classes including Energy Smart Landscaping, Green Construction - From Design to Clean Up, Build-Your-Own-Rain Barrel Workshop, Energy Efficiency and Your Home, Geothermal Heating and Cooling, and Rain Gardens: A Tool for Storm Water Management. Proceeds support the Green Home Tour. Classes begin February 16th.<br /><br />As an added incentive, the more classes you attend, the lower your admission cost for the Green Home Tour on April 25th. Register for one class and pay $10 for the Green Home Tour. Register for two classes and pay $5. Register for three classes and your admission for the Green Home Tour will be free!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-9482988904543653282008-11-10T12:26:00.002-05:002008-11-10T12:35:34.552-05:002009 Green Home TourPlanning has begun for the 2009 Green Home Tour. The event will be a little different this year. Instead of a seminar the day of the Green Home Tour, we will hold a series of classes through the <a href="http://www.vtymca.org/">YMCA at Virginia Tech</a> beginning in January 2009 for the months leading up to the event. Participation in one or more classes will discount admission to the Green Home Tour. More information about the classes will be posted here as it becomes available.<br /><br />The Green Home Tour will be April 25, 2009 with houses open all day instead of just in the afternoon. Do you have a house or know of a house that is a candidate for the Green Home Tour? Would you like to help plan the 2009 Green Home Tour or volunteer the day of the event? Let us know through the comments button below or at <a href="mailto://nrvgreenmob@gmail.com">NRVGreenMob@gmail.com</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-33359960345046269002008-04-28T14:10:00.003-04:002008-04-28T14:15:17.963-04:00Please fill out the Seminar and Tour survey!The New River Valley Green Home Seminar and Tour is over for another year. We hope those of you who attended found the day to be interesting and thought-provoking! <br /><br />Please fill out our <a href="https://survey.vt.edu/survey/entry.jsp?id=1205181731935">survey</a> to let us know how we can improve the event next year!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-27093533089944343122008-04-23T09:38:00.005-04:002008-04-23T09:50:03.033-04:00Green Home Seminar Schedule for Saturday, April 26th<p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><st1:time hour="8" minute="0"><span style="">Haven't registered yet? You can register at the Blacksburg Rec. Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive on Saturday morning beginning at 8am. <br /></span></st1:time></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><st1:time hour="8" minute="0"></st1:time></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><st1:time hour="8" minute="0"><span style=""><br /></span></st1:time></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><st1:time hour="8" minute="0"><span style="">8:00 </span></st1:time></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><span style="">– </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><st1:time hour="8" minute="0"><span style="">9:00</span></st1:time></span><span style="font-size:8;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Meet the Exhibitors and Have Breakfast</span><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><st1:time hour="9" minute="0"><span style=""><br /></span></st1:time></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><st1:time hour="9" minute="0"><span style="">9:00 – 9:05</span></st1:time></span><span style="font-size:14;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Welcome and Introductions</span><o:p></o:p></span><span style="font-size:8;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >9:05 – 9:55<span style=""> </span></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Green Remodeling: Retrofitting Your Home</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 106.35pt; text-indent: 35.45pt; text-align: left;font-family:arial;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 35.45pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Incorporating green building techniques, energy efficiency, and environmentally friendly materials is not only applicable to new construction. <span style=""> </span>Learn how these techniques and materials can be used in remodeling your home.<span style=""> </span>Presenters: Ed Tuchler, Shelter Alternatives and Colin Arnold, Community Housing Partners</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="arial" style="margin-left: 106.35pt; text-indent: 35.45pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div> </div><p style="text-align: left;font-family:arial;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><st1:time hour="9" minute="55"><span style="">9:55 – 10:00</span></st1:time></span><span style="font-size:14;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > BREAK</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><st1:time hour="10" minute="0">10:00 – 10:45</st1:time></span><span style="font-size:14;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Landscaping for Energy Conservation</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="arial" style="margin-left: 141.8pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 35.45pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Landscaping can be more then beautifying your home and property. <span style=""> </span>Learn how effective landscaping can reduce your residential heating and cooling loads, allow you to practice water conservation, and help protect the natural environment.<span style=""> </span>Presenter: Terry Clements, Virginia Tech</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="arial" style="margin-left: 141.8pt;"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><st1:time hour="10" minute="45">10:45 – 11:00</st1:time></span><span style="font-size:14;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >BREAK</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><st1:time hour="11" minute="0">11:00 – 11:35</st1:time></span><span style="font-size:14;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Residential Solar Technology</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="arial" style="margin-left: 141.8pt;"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 35.45pt;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Using solar energy is clean, renewable, and can replace or offset residential dependence on more harmful traditional electricity generation. <span style=""> </span>Learn about cost and applications of solar systems, the potential of net metering, and new solar technology.<span style=""> </span>Presenter: Bryan Walsh, Solar Connection</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" face="arial" style="margin-left: 141.8pt;"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><st1:time hour="11" minute="35">11:35 – 12:00</st1:time></span><span style="font-size:14;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Question and Answer with Panel of Presenters</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 141.8pt; font-family: arial;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 35.45pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Cambria;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Moderator: Billy Weitzenfeld, <o:p></o:p>Association for Energy Conservation Professionals</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 141.8pt; font-family: arial;"><o:p></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><st1:time hour="12" minute="0">12:00 - 1:00</st1:time></span><span style="font-size:14;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" >Meet Exhibitors and Have Lunch/Receive Home Tour Brochure</span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:130%;" ><st1:time face="arial" hour="13" minute="0">1:00 - 5:00</st1:time></span><span style=";font-family:Cambria;font-size:14;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" > </span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;font-size:130%;" >Self-Guided Tour of Green Homes</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-17905622334306846712008-04-17T10:24:00.002-04:002008-04-17T10:28:10.166-04:00Having Trouble Registering?If you are having trouble registering through the Blacksburg Rec Department website, please call the Rec Department at 540.961.1135 or register at the event at the Blacksburg Rec Center starting at 8am on April 26th! <br /><br />Any questions? E-mail nrvgreenmob@gmail.com!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-42835572074535984142008-04-14T14:06:00.003-04:002008-04-14T14:10:36.109-04:00Don't forget to sign up for the Green Home Tour and Seminar, April 26, 2008!The 2nd Green Home Tour and Seminar is less than 2 weeks away!<br /><ul><li class="first"><strong>Green ideas exhibit:</strong> Local green building businesses and organizations will exhibit wares and services from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.</li><li><strong>Green tips from experts:</strong> The seminar, from 9 a.m. to noon, will feature information about green remodeling and lowering energy costs. Ed Tuchler, from Shelter Alternatives and Colin Arnold, from Community Housing Partners, will discuss "Green Remodeling: Retrofitting Your Home;" Terry Clements, associate professor of landscape architecture, College of Architecture and Urban Studies, Virginia Tech, will discuss "Landscaping for Energy Conservation;" and Bryan Walsh, from Solar Connexion, will discuss "Residential Solar Technology."</li><li class="last"><strong>Tour green homes:</strong> Tours, held from 1 to 5 p.m. at houses throughout the New River Valley, will feature area residences that are extremely energy efficient in their design and construction, utilize renewable energy systems, or utilize local building materials.</li></ul><p> Registration is $15 per person, or $25 for two people, through the <a href="https://recreation.blacksburg.gov/" target="_blank">Blacksburg Parks and Recreation website</a>, or by calling 540.961.1135. </p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-90829818106776013662008-03-20T10:53:00.002-04:002008-03-20T10:55:55.727-04:00Volunteers Needed for April 26th!Help the Green Building Movement in the New River Valley!!!<br /><br /> Volunteers are needed to help staff the 2nd Annual Green Home Tour and Seminar on Saturday, April 26th. Volunteers will be asked to either:<br /> 1) Help with Seminar set up and breakdown<br /> 2) Check-in people at the homes on the tour (similar to the Garden Tour that is done each year)<br /><br /> All volunteers will need to attend an orientation seminar on Friday, April 25th at 5:30. Dinner provided. Volunteers staffing homes will be asked for a 2 hour commitment in the afternoon (Homes will be visited between 1-5) and will be asked to meet the homeowner. All volunteers will receive free admission to the tour and seminar. <br /><br /> If you are interested in giving back to your community and volunteering for the seminar and tour- please contact Aliana Whitaker at 540-961 -YMCA (9622) or at aliana@vtymca.org .<br /><span class="signature"><br /></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-22158143588058328412008-02-18T14:29:00.006-05:002008-04-14T14:05:37.536-04:00Seminar Agenda: April 26th<span style="font-style: italic;">The seminar will take place at the Blacksburg Rec. Center, 725 Patrick Henry Drive from 9am - 12pm. Local area green building businesses and organizations will exhibit their wares and services from 8am to 1pm. The tour is from 1-5pm.</span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Green Remodeling: Retrofitting Your Home</span><br />Incorporating green building techniques, energy efficiency, and environmentally friendly materials is not only applicable to new construction. Learn how these techniques and materials can be used in remodeling your home. Presenters: Ed Tuchler, Shelter Alternatives and Colin Arnold, Community Housing Partners<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Landscaping for Energy Conservation</span><br />Landscaping can be more then beautifying your home and property. Learn how effective landscaping can reduce your residential heating and cooling loads, allow you to practice water conservation, and help protect the natural environment. Presenter: Terry Clements, Virginia Tech<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Residential Solar Technology</span><br />Using solar energy is clean, renewable, and can replace or offset residential dependence on more harmful traditional electricity generation. Learn about cost and applications of solar systems, the potential of net metering, and new solar technology. Presenter: Bryan Walsh, Solar Connexion<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-13838223741348702712008-01-07T18:06:00.001-05:002008-01-07T18:11:08.147-05:00Focus on: Green RemodelingThis year's Green Home Seminar (9am - 12pm, April 26th) will focus on Green Remodeling. Also included will be presentations about landscaping for energy conservation and solar technology.<br /><br />The seminar will be at the Blacksburg Rec Center on Patrick Henry Drive. Registration should open in February so keep checking the GreenMOB blog for the link!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-89944877338264064362007-12-10T14:37:00.000-05:002008-01-07T18:04:59.704-05:00Got Green?Is your home green? Sustainably remodeled? Environmentally friendly? Energy efficient?<br /><br />We are looking for people willing to show off their homes at the New River Valley Green Home Tour from 1-5pm on Saturday, April 26, 2008. We are specifically looking for houses in Blacksburg and Giles County.<br /><br />Contact Ginger Hicks for more information or to nominate your home for the tour: gehicks@verizon.net or 540.808.5247.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-14742264008566831842007-12-03T14:45:00.002-05:002008-03-20T09:40:17.011-04:00Get Involved!<span style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;" >Would you like to help organize the 2008 New River Valley Green Home Seminar and Tour?<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:arial;">We have formed committees based on what we learned from last year's event and are looking for people to help us out. If you are interested in working on any of the following committees in any capacity, please contact the committee chair listed below!<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >HOME COMMITTEE</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The Home Committee envelops all aspects of home recruitment, selection, data gathering and creation of tour brochure, determination of van route for carpooling, and suggested bike route. If interested in serving on this committee, please contact Ginger Hicks at 540-808-5247 or gehicks@verizon.net.</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />SEMINAR COMMITTEE</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The responsibility of the Seminar Committee is to determine topics for seminar, determine length of seminar, recruit appropriate speakers, develop program, collect speaker bios, collect presentations, and determine a moderator and time keeper. If interested in serving on this committee, please contact Billy Weitzenfeld at 540-745-2838 or aecp@swva.net</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" > MARKETING COMMITTEE</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">The Marketing Committee is responsible for creating and distributing press releases, posters, flyers, announcements, and any other publicity. If interested in serving on this committee, please contact Terri Fisher at 540-231-5644 or tlfisher@vt.edu</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This committee is responsible for developing sponsorships for food, printing, venue cost, registration costs, etc. This committee is also responsible for identifying exhibitors for the day of the event (includes coordinating with venue and event coordinator for the day of the event) and developing the ads for the brochure. If interested in serving on this committee, please contact Abigail Convery at 540-230-3995 or abiconvery@gmail.com</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" > VENUE COMMITTEE</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This committee is responsible for organizing logistics such as securing the venue, coordinating with the volunteer committee to ensure that the day of the seminar and tour all logistics are taken care of. If interested in serving on this committee, please contact Susan Garrison at 540-558-0786 or sgarrison@blacksburg.gov</span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />VOLUNTEER COORDINATION COMMITTEE</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">This committee is responsible for recruiting and organizing volunteers to staff homes, the day of the event, and provide support to general logistics. If interested in serving on this committee, please contact Aliana Whitaker at 540-961-9622 </span><span style="font-family:arial;">or aliana@vtymca.org</span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-85004749768923970532007-11-01T09:49:00.000-04:002007-11-01T09:57:45.661-04:00Save the Date!The <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">2008 Green Home Tour and Seminar</span> is scheduled for <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">April 26, 2008</span>. We are still working out the details, but have begun planning for our 2nd annual event. If you are interested in helping with marketing, sponsorship, developing the seminar and tour agendas, or volunteering on the day of the event, please let us know!<br /><br />For exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Abigail at abiconvery@gmail.com or 540-639-9313.<br /><br />Look for updates on this website as the plans progress. We hope to see you on April 26th!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Terri Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04522345081825350324noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-62892251377714989442007-04-26T11:49:00.000-04:002007-11-05T12:18:10.798-05:002007 Green Home Seminar TopicsWhy Green Building?<br />Anthony Flaccavento, Appalachian Sustainable Development<br /><br />Sustainable Design and Planning<br />Bob Rogers, Architectural Alternatives<br /><br />Financial and Market Implications<br />Aaron Doyle, NRVLiving Real Estate Team<br /><br />Green Building Techniques<br />Ed Tuchler, Shelter Alternatives<br /><br />Energy Efficient Improvements for Your Home<br />Chris Heslep, Community Housing Partners<br /><br />Indoor Air Quality and Non-Toxic Materials<br />Jon Roberts, ECO Solution<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Aaron Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302389101312584279noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208211495442564579.post-54907951054212328552007-03-01T18:04:00.000-05:002007-11-05T12:19:14.147-05:002007 - We're looking for a few good homes!Is your home Energy Star rated? EarthCraft certified? Off-the-grid? Passive solar? Active solar? Have you incorporated special energy-efficient or green features into your home’s construction or remodeling?<br /><br />If so, fill out and return an application to have your home included in this year’s Green Home Tour in the New River Valley!<br /><br />For more information on how to participate, contact Cecile Newcomb at CecileN@ShelterAlternatives.com.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><link rel="alternate" type="application/rss+xml" title="RSS" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/BurnThisRSS2" /></div>Aaron Doylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06302389101312584279noreply@blogger.com0