ACI Home Performance Conference 2008

SUST 6 - Building in Nature's Image

Wednesday, April 09, 2008 · 2:00 PM - 3:40 PM

Participate in an evaluation of sustainable design and construction methods, materials, innovations, and technologies. Examine how ecological performance standards can be integrated into the design, construction, and operation of buildings and communities by building “in nature’s image.” This session challenges traditional green building audiences to consider the value of nature’s standards. The session will relate ecological strategies to human health and performance as well as financial return on investing in natural capital.

By attending this session, participants will

Identify human and ecologically sustainable performance standards for our built environment in the context of actual green building rating systems
Consider a case study home built and certified under the LEED^® for Homes pilot program and NAHB green building guidelines
Contemplate how to translate leading sustainability theories such as natural capitalism, biomimicry, and cradle to cradle design into practical, universal guidelines for the built environment

Keyword(s): affordable, air sealing, certification, energy efficient, envelope, environment, ENERGY STAR® Homes program, green building, passive solar, radiant floor heating systems, ratings, sustainability
Type: 100 Minute Session
Track: Green & Sustainable
CEU: American Institute of Architects (AIA) American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET) National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI) National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)

Course Presenter(s):

Kevin Stack

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