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 Green is Free: The Benefits of Sustainability Download a series of educational and thought-provoking “green” presentations simultaneously broadcast from the offices of Harley Ellis Devereaux in Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, San Diego, Riverside and Cincinnati. (Recorded live September 26-29, 2006) Download the podcasts or listen online below: “The Benefits of Wind in the Urban Condition” Presented by Bil Becker, Aerotecture International, Inc. Bil, an urban wind visionary, will discuss how Aeroturbine technology is affordable, safe, effective and is available now for buildings in cities worldwide! Presentation will also include how wind technologies can be combined with other renewable resources as the building industry works toward net zero energy usage goals. Broadcast originating from Chicago. Introduction to Bil Becker  Bil Becker Presentation 1Bil Becker Presentation 2Bil Becker Q&A“Light Every Building Using the Sky” Presented by Abby Vogen, Energy Center of Wisconsin’s Daylighting Collaborative How can we practically use natural light to illuminate buildings? What common mistakes to avoid? How does daylighting impact whole building energy use and design? Daylighting is more than just a good intention. Abby will discuss how daylighting is a design approach dependent on building science and a solid comprehension of how building systems interact, as well as how occupants interact with their built environment. Learn how capturing this free resource through design can improve environmental quality in terms of health and productivity, which in turn, improves the bottom line. Broadcast originating from Chicago. Introduction to Abby Vogen Abby Vogen PresentationAbby Vogen Q&A
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