Archive for December 1st, 2008

What to do this week in green

Monday, December 1st, 2008

It never fails to amaze me that all green building people will somehow decide to host all their events on the same day or in the same week, making for something that I call green insanity. This week, my friends, is no exception.

Today (Monday): In case you missed it, the Puget Sound Partnership published

These events will keep you running!

its much awaited Action Agenda that outlines the health of Puget Sound. There was a huge brouhaha at the aquarium this afternoon. To reach the huge report, click here or read my article in the DJC tomorrow. To read my past writings on the agenda, click the Puget Sound tag below.

Tuesday: Noel Harding “artist and urban innovator” will speak as part of Transformational Lecture Series. His lecture will discuss art’s role in raising public awareness. The talk is free and begins at 5:30 p.m. at the Seattle Central Library. More info here.

Wednesday: The Northwest Environmental Business Council is hosting a luncheon at McCormick & Schmick’s Harborside restaurant about environmental issues during the state Legislature’s 2009 session. State Senator Dabbie Regala of Tacoma, Jerry Smedes of Smedes & Associates and Rep. David Upthegrove, D-Des Moines, will speak. It costs $35 for NEBC members and $48 for all others and runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info, click here.

Thursday: The Master Builder’s Association of King and Snohomish Counties is hosting a sustainability breakfast that looks like classic green fare. It’s called ‘Integrating Sustainability into Your Business Planning’ and features Brenda Nunes giving the environmental case, Carolyn Hope giving the social and economic case and Cheryl Isen speaking about ways to leverage and promote sustainable practices. It’s at the MBA Housing Center in Bellevue from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and costs $45 per person. More info here.

Then, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Triad Associates in Kirkland, the Associated Builders & Contractors’ Green Council  hosts a free roundtable discussion on green roofs. Wondering about ’em? Patrick Carey of Hadj Design will tell you all you need to know. More info here.

Later in the day, at 5:30 p.m., Tom Paladino of Paladino & Co., will speak about the triple bottom line and creating abundance through green building. This also, is part of the Transformational Lecture Series. It’s free and is at the Tacoma Public Utilities Auditorium. More info here.

Still later in the evening (if you want a really busy day) David Dicks, executive director of the Puget Sound Partnership, will discuss the projects and programs outlined in the action agenda and how they will be funded. Hosted by People by Puget Sound, it costs $6 for PSP members and $8 for nonmembers. IT is at REI at 7 p.m. For more info, call (206) 382-7007.

And heck, if you want to keep running, the Cascade Land Conservancy is hosting its annual holiday party for King County today from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Refreshments and appetizers will be served, and there is no RSVP required. It’s at 615 2nd Ave, Suite 600 in Seattle. Click here for more.

And that, my friends, should keep you busy!