For Immediate Release: April 7, 2011
Media Contact: Marketing and Communication Department
For the Greener Good Passive House
Extreme Energy Efficiency
WHAT
What if the only heat for your home was the occupants’ body warmth? The For the Greener Good panelists discuss the growing popularity of hyper-energy efficient buildings called Passive Homes. These tightly sealed buildings are being constructed across Europe where a quarter of new residences are built to the Passive House standard. Panelists explore how the United States can learn from their example to reduce energy use. Passive House is the final lecture of the 2011 For the Greener Good series.
Continuing education credits are available as follows: 1.5 LU HSW-SD (AIA) / 1.5 CM (AICP) / 1.5 LA CES (ASLA) / 1.5 CE (GBCI).
WHERE
National Building Museum
401 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
(Judiciary Square Metro, Red Line)
$12 Members; $20 Non-member; Free for students and journalists with valid ID.
Prepaid registration required. Walk-in registration based on availability.
WHEN
Passive House: Monday, April 18 6:30 – 8:00 pm
WHO
participants include:
Matt Belcher, Belcher Homes, Verdatek Solutions, LLC.
Robert Ivy, executive vice president and CEO, American Institute of Architects (moderator)
Richard King, director, Solar Decathlon, U.S. Department of Energy
Katrin Klingenberg, executive director, Passive House Institute
WHY
For the Greener Good, one of the National Building Museum’s most popular public education forums, consists of four timely discussions about the state of sustainability in our nation.
JOIN IN
The National Building Museum encourages the public to voice their opinions about the state of sustainability in the nation. Leading up to each For the Greener Good discussion, the Museum accepts comments and questions for the panelists to discuss during the event. In addition, the Museum will be tweeting live from the events to accommodate those who would like to join in the conversation, but are unable to attend the lecture. To join the conversation, follow the Museum on Twitter at @BuildingMuseum and tweet with hashtag #FGG, email editor@nbm.org, or like us on Facebook.
CONTACT
Stacy Adamson, sadamson@nbm.org, 202.272.2448, ext. 3458
SPONSOR
For the Greener Good lecture series is presented by The Home Depot Foundation.
The National Building Museum is America’s leading cultural institution dedicated to advancing the quality of the built environment by educating people about its impact on their lives. Through its exhibitions, educational programs, online content, and publications, the Museum has become a vital forum for the exchange of ideas and information about the world we build for ourselves. Public inquiries: 202.272.2448 or visit www.nbm.org. Connect with us on Twitter: @BuildingMuseum and Facebook.
