http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=17511 Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:43:00 EST Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:42:00 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss RapidFeeds v0.1 -- http://www.rapidfeeds.com 2008 aarbetter@urbanhabitatchicago.org en-us aarbetter@urbanhabitatchicago.org http://urbanhabitatchicago.org/Audio/UHC_1.jpg http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?fid4ct=17511 442 358 UHC Lecture Series 2008 Urban Habitat Chicago is a not-for-profit committed to demonstrating the viability of sustainable concepts and practices in urban environments through research, education, and hands-on projects. No Historic buildings, particularly commercial and institutional buildings constructed in the era of masonry bearing wall construction contain a large amount of embodied energy. This program will look at some of the historic and contemporary data on the building science of embodied energy (a.k.a embedded carbon). Calculating embodied energy is not necessarily an easy task. First there is the need to estimate the total amount of material used in a building, which can be challenging without any original construction documents. Secondly, contemporary research materials on the embodied energy of archaic building materials have not been assembled into one research report. However, there are several research reports on the embodied energy of construction materials that can be used as a starting point and some new web sites. This program will also examine how embodied energy is used in new green building rating systems. A comparison will also be made of the embodied and operating energy of selected building types to produce a life cycle assessment of total energy utilization. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3480587 aarbetter@urbanhabitatchicago.com http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3480587 What's Your Building's Eco-value? Historic buildings, particularly commercial and institutional buildings constructed in the era of masonry bearing wall construction contain a large amount of embodied energy. This program will look at some of the historic and contemporary data on the building science of embodied energy (a.k.a embedded carbon). Calculating embodied energy is not necessarily an easy task. First there is the need to estimate the total amount of material used in a building, which can be challenging without any original construction documents. Secondly, contemporary research materials on the embodied energy of archaic building materials have not been assembled into one research report. However, there are several research reports on the embodied energy of construction materials that can be used as a starting point and some new web sites. This program will also examine how embodied energy is used in new green building rating systems. A comparison will also be made of the embodied and operating energy of selected building types to produce a life cycle assessment of total energy utilization. aarbetter@urbanhabitatchicago.com No Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:29:00 EST In this presentation you'll hear interior designer Paula O'Connell talk about the benefits of having a welcoming home space - free from clutter and having a calming energetic flow. Also, Paula discusses the importance of using organic and non-toxic products when choosing your home decor. Bedding, mattresses, carpeting, paint, household cleaners, etc.. are all looked at. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3442072 aarbetter@urbanhabitatchicago.org sustainability http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3442072 Interior Design Choices and Your Health - presented by Paula O'Connell In this presentation you'll hear interior designer Paula O'Connell talk about the benefits of having a welcoming home space - free from clutter and having a calming energetic flow. Also, Paula discusses the importance of using organic and non-toxic products when choosing your home decor. Bedding, mattresses, carpeting, paint, household cleaners, etc.. are all looked at. aarbetter@urbanhabitatchicago.org No Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:07:00 EST In this lecture Emily Lake discusses the positive effects that urban agriculture can have on our communities. Beginning with a history of urban agriculture Emily continues by looking at issues of food supply and job creation as well as the community and personal benefits that come along with gardening. http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3421282 aarbetter@urbanhabitatchicago.org Sustainability http://feeds.rapidfeeds.com/?iid4ct=3421282 Urban Agriculture: Sustenance, Security, and Beauty - presented by Emily Lake In this lecture Emily Lake discusses the positive effects that urban agriculture can have on our communities. Beginning with a history of urban agriculture Emily continues by looking at issues of food supply and job creation as well as the community and personal benefits that come along with gardening. aarbetter@urbanhabitatchicago.org No Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:07:00 EST