Green Homes Workshops

Green Homebuilders Workshop, Presented by Union Gas

Exploring the many shades of green building.

In the low-rise new home sector, customers are expecting builders to be knowledgeable about energy efficiency, environmental standards, innovative products, and healthy homes. With a proliferation of energy efficient and green labels in the market place it's easy to become confused as to the practical next steps in improving building practices.

Combined, veteran home raters Paul Duffy and John Godden (founding members of CRESNET- the Canadian Residential Energy Services Network) have more than 50 years practical experience in helping builders excel within home rating programs.

In this workshop, they will explore and analyze technologies highlighted in various rating programs and the winning strategies builders have used to successfully implement each.

This course will look at practical recommendations for building better homes, while exploring the underlying rationale and building science behind ENERGY STAR for New Homes, Green House, R-2000, LEED for Homes, and the Net Zero/Equilibrium initiatives. Find out which programs might work for you and how to take full advantage of the opportunities they provide.

Time: 8:30 to Noon
Date: September 10th, 2008
Location: Toronto Congress Centre
Price: $165.00
Instructors: Paul Duffy and John Godden

Green Real-Estate Workshop

Market Opportunities for Green Home Sales.

The 3-hour Green Real-Estate Workshop, presented by Chris Chopik, will discusses key issues on marketing and selling green homes, and the implications of environmental issues on the Real-Estate market. Topics to be covered include:

Implications of Climate Change on Real Estate
Emerging Insurance Issues and Opportunities
Energy Star Homes - Trends in New Home Starts and Buildings
Basic Building Science - the Envelope, the Systems
ecoEnergy
Reducing the Cost of Renovations while Maximizing Building Efficiency
Case Studies of ecoEnergy Retrofits, Green Infill and New Residential Buildings in Toronto/GTA

Chris Chopik is a community builder, environmentalist, writer and Car-Free-Realtor. In addition to his successful real estate business, Chris currently serves as a volunteer on several boards and advisory committees including LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests), Toronto Real Estate Board's Green Task Force, Green Enterprise Toronto, Conservation Council of Ontario, West Toronto Initiative for Solar Energy, Green Neighbors Community Action in Ward 21, Power To Choose and Pledge To Green.

Chris has written many green lifestyle articles and advocates that future friendly houses are worth more, has been featured in the Globe & Mail, presented at REALTORR Quest, and is a judge for the Toronto Green Awards.

Time: 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Date: September 10th, 2008
Location: Toronto Congress Centre
Price: $165.00
Instructor: Chris Chopik

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Registration Options Select a registration option from the list below: Single Workshop only ($165.00) 1-Day Festival Pass (Sept 10) incl. Workshop(s) ($275.00) 2-day Full Festival Pass (Sept 9-10) incl. Workshop(s) ($595.00)

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	Green Homebuilders Workshop (8:30am - 12:00pm, Sept 10)
	Green Real-Estate Workshop (1:00pm - 4:30pm, Sept 10)

Subtotal:	$165.00
GST:	$8.25
Total:	$173.25

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Cancellation Policy: Registrations cancelled prior to Aug 15th, will be refunded less a $150 processing fee. If payment has not yet been made, the registrant will be invoiced a $150 cancellation fee. After August 15th, no refunds will be given, and the registrant will be responsible for payment of the registration fee in full.