Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Green Building Forum: A Blueprint for Change

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 4:30 TO 6P.M.
KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM
220 NORTH STREET, near ELMWOOD AVE. [Map]
A one-hour cocktail reception will immediately follow

Heart of the City Neighborhoods, Inc., in conjunction with the Partnership for Public Good and the UB School of Law presents:

Keynote Speakers
  • Ann Petersen, Homeownership Coordinator, City of Schenectady
  • Dave Sadowsky, Architect, P.C., of Petersburgh, New York
Petersen and Sadowsky were instrumental in the Universal Design Green Affordable Housing prototype project that was completed in Schenectady last year. The project, which created a prototype for an environmentally friendly home to be sold to low-income buyers, won the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s highest award for housing excellence in 2008.

Panelists:
Kevin Connors, eco_logic STUDIO
Sam Magavern, University at Buffalo Law School
Joseph McIvor, Energy Smart Communities, BuffaloNiagara Builders
Nathan Rizzo, Vice President, Solar Liberty Energy Systems, Inc.

The focus of the forum will be to inform contactors, housing agencies, and public officials about the benefits of producing energy efficient and environmentally responsible housing.

To guarantee a seat at this free event, please register at hocnevents@gmail.com. For more information and information on advertising in the program, contact Susan Peters at (716) 882-7661.

Sponsors Websites:
Heart of the City Neighborhoods
Partnership for the Public Good

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