The Rochester Green Building Group
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To meet other local people who are interested in making their homes, lives and environment a little greener. We are looking for this group to develop into a functioning organization. Additionally...anyon e interested in ecovillages, cordwood, straw bale, earth bermmed, underground, rammed earth, domes, adobe, cob, earthbag, passive& active solar power, rainwater collection, organic gardening, local green events...AND just meeting new people; please join!!
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Our next meeting:
The Rochester Green Building Group May Meeting
Hello all,
Please read the last paragraph as I have added new info about the fee...
I am VERY excited about this next meetup...it has taken a bit longer to schedule than I thought but have solidified 2 speakers for 2 different views (the home owner and the experienced design/builder) on the topic of STRAWBALE construction! Read more
- When?
- Thursday, May 29, 2008, 6:00 PM 20080529T220000Z
- Where?
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(Already a member? Sign in) - Meeting fee
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$10.00 per person
- Who?
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5 members have said Yes
2 members have said Maybe
Recent Meetings
Wed Apr 23, 6:00 PM |
13 attended (est.) –
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Thu Mar 27, 6:00 PM |
45 attended (est.) –
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Wed Feb 27, 6:00 PM |
15 attended (est.) –
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What's New?
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"As an architect, we have a responsibility to design with sustainability in mind. Many "green" principles are "good design practice" that have been incorporated for many years. I am looking forward to learning and sharing with this group."
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"I am trying to think of something clever to say, but the plain truth is that I would like to inform myself beyond "Green Remodeling for Dummies" to know what I can do to save energy and money in the short to long term. Er, "Dummy" book--not bad!"
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"If you respond no next time I'll assume you are coming.....if yes then I won't expect you..lol"
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"Steve, I met you tonight at the New Urbanism Meetup. I won't be able to make it to this month's meeting, but want to be active in the group."
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"Hello! I look forward to meeting others in the area that are "living green"! I am interested in areas such as sustainability, alternative energy & one day hope to build my own "green home". I'm a newbie & am looking forward to learning from others."
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"I own buildings in northern Livingston County. I will be constructing and renovating residential structures. We must find ways of protecting and preserving our resources. I want to learn more about the efforts/effects of the larger green community. "
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"i became interested in solar energy in my early teens and am excited that it is becoming more mainstream. go renewable!"
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"Good Day, after being involved with the Renewable Energy (RE) industry for over 17 years it is nice to find a resource like the RGBG. When I started there was nothing this side of the Mississippi. For indepth information visit solarandwindfx.com "
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"Hi, I am very interested in sustainable temperature control, using low-impact natural resources to build, and reducing my carbon foot-print. My dream one day is to build my own home in a sustainable way."
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"I have a strong interest in alternative energy. I was on the Clarkson University Solar Racing team in 1993, where we built and raced a solar car from Texas to Minnesota. I'm look forward to meeting others with similar interests."
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"Hi. My name is Ed. I am very intersted in attending your meetings and connecting with local people involved in green living/building. I have had some involment with The Urban Homesteaders and have interest in learning more about straw built homes."
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"Hi! My partner Diana and I took an Earth Sheltered House Building class at Rob Roy's Earthwood Building School last Spring. Looking forward to connecting with others interested in Green Building!"
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