Central Carolina Community College Sustainable Building Workshop

Barriers to implementation of Green Building methods include a lack of real world experience in design techniques, material choices, cost considerations, construction methods and performance results. Alicia and Paul have a depth of experience with these issues particular to the Triangle region and the capability to communicate clearly to the general public and professionals. Information will include existing dwellings and new residences.

Alicia Ravetto has received the SBIC 2002 Best Practices in Sustainability award for small commercial buildings for designing the Rural Advancement Foundation International-USA(RAFI-USA) office in Pittsboro, NC. It is the first office building that received the 2002 EPA Energy Star label in North Carolina. Paul Konove of Carolina Country Builders was awarded the Best Environmental Design from Custom Builder Magazine in 1992 for a home built in Efland, NC. Alicia and Paul have assisted for many years the NC Sustainable Energy Association’s Triangle Tour of Solar Homes.

Come learn from these local professionals in the field of Green Building Design and Construction.

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TENTATIVE TOPICS & SCHEDULE FOR JUNE 17, 2006 WORKSHOP
8:30 - 9:00 Welcome – Paul Konove, Carolina Country Builders of Chatham County Inc. Alicia Ravetto, Alicia Ravetto, AIA, and Group Introductions.
9:00 - 10:20 The Green Building Guidelines?
      Background – The ‘Whole Building’ Approach
      Why Energy is at the Core?
      What is the market for green?
Community and Site Planning
      Land Development, Site Planning, Construction Waste Management
10:20 - 10:30 Break
10:30 - 12:00 Renewable Energy
      Passive Solar Strategies, Solar Hot Water Heating Systems, PV
The Building Envelope
      Insulation, Moisture Control, Foundations, Walls and Floors, Roofs, Windows, Gap Sealing, Infiltration Control
12:00 - 1:00 Lunch
1:00 - 1:15 Conclusion – Renewable Energy and The Building Envelope
1:15 - 1:45 Energy Efficiency
      Heating and Air Conditioning Systems
      Heating and Air Conditioning Equipment
      Duct Design and Installation Tips
      Water Heating, Lighting, Appliances
1:45 - 2:30 Design Exercise
2:30 - 2:45 Break
2:45 – 3:00 Design Exercise presentations
3:00 - 3:20 Efficient Water Use
      Indoor Water Use
      Outdoor Water Use
3:20 - 3:40 Indoor Environmental Quality
      Indoor Air Quality
      Ventilation Strategies
      Humidity, Acoustics, Light Intensity and Quality
3:40 - 4:30 Materials
      Selecting Green Materials, Foundations, Wall and Floors, Roofs, Windows, Insulation and Air Sealing, Finishes

Operations and Maintenance
      What the Builder Can Do
      What the Homeowner Can Do
      Marketing Green Homes


Local Registration Information

Call Central Carolina Community College at (919) 542-6495.

 For information on the background and experience of Alicia Ravetto and Paul Konove,
presenters of the class and seminar, visit their web sites: Alicia Ravetto and Paul Konove