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ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS ENDED.  DAY ONE OF PROJECT ZERO HAS BEEN SOLD OUT, HOWEVER, SPOTS FOR DAY TWO AT THE WALK IN RATE ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!

Green Built Texas
presents
The first annual Project Zero event
November 18-19 
Lewisville, Texas

  This two day event provides a full-day Building Science Seminar featuring nationally renowned green building expert Justin Wilson followed by a hands-on training session at Timber Creek Zero Energy House.  If you pre-register, BOTH days are offered for ONLY $50 ($75 walk-in) or $35 each day ($55 walk-in)!!


Wednesday, November 18: Building Science Training Seminar SOLD OUT!!
Sponsored by CMHC International

Registration/Check-in: 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
Session: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Breakfast and Lunch Included)

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

This dynamic session will cover many aspects of building science, including designing and constructing buildings which systematically incorporate framing, insulating and air sealing techniques to effectively manage heat, air, and moisture flows. All this is accomplished while minimizing lumber and material uses and impacts, while increasing energy efficiency and building durability.

Building Science Principles: This segment will be an overview of building science fundamentals relating to building performance, covering such topics as heat, air & moisture flow, and how these principles interact with the durability, efficiency and indoor air quality of a building.

Water Management and Building Durability: This section will cover the fundamental elements of water management from the site, and roof to foundation - and how critical proper water management is to help alleviate building failure.

Energy Efficiency – Thermal Envelope and HVAC Improvements: This segment will show participants how to take advantage of building science principles to improve the thermal efficiency of buildings and as a result reduce the size of HVAC equipment to condition indoor spaces.

Indoor Environmental Quality: This segment provides participants with important information about indoor air quality principles relate to green building, including pollutant control with respect to material choices, and ventilation strategies.

Material and Resource Use: This segment will cover all aspects of reusing, recycling and use of local materials by highlighting common industry practices and waste stream generation, and include several case study examples from successful projects across the country.

Thursday, November 19: Hands-on Training at the Timber Creek Zero Energy House
Sponsored by 84 Lumber

Registration/Check-in: Begins at 9:00 a.m.
Sessions: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Texas BBQ Lunch Included)

Location: Parking at West Side Baptist Church, 900 W. Bellaire, Lewisville, TX  
(shuttle runs around the clock and will drive you to the house)

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: (Specific agenda coming soon)

On-site demonstrations will provide practical strategies to enhance the energy and water-efficiency and moisture management of any home. Attendees will also see the advanced techniques and products that go into the construction of a net zero energy home that generates more electricity that it uses.

Demonstration Seminars will Focus on the Following Topics:

• Plumbing and Efficient Hot Water Delivery
  

• Solar Hot Water Heating
  

• Renewable Energy Including the Latest in Solar Panel Technology and Design

• Outdoor Irrigation and Rainwater Harvesting

•  Proper HVAC Sizing and Duct Installation 

• What Builders Need to Know about Home Energy Ratings and Testing