May 2008

Tobias Stucco: A Contractor's Workshop
Friday, May 30th 8a - 12n
Tobias Stucco® Interior Wall Finish is an environmentally safe trowelled on wall finish that meets the criteria for the design and building professional. A non-toxic, odor free, mold & fade resistant mixture with a VOC of 1, Tobias Stucco is an alternative to paint or plaster which provides a variety of exquisite textures. Tobias Stucco touts a broad spectrum of multi~pigmented shades. Designed for the professional plastering contractor, Tobias Stucco creates a warm environment that conjures a subtle structural strength with minimal preparation. For full details, be sure to download our registration form.


Workshop:   $175.00 (includes 1 gallon of stucco and box lunch)
Register:      Here (seating limited to 10 contractors)
Questions:   events@akagreen.com
Location:     a.k.a Green


Concrete Soy Stain & Concrete Resurfacing: a Hands-On Workshop on Saturday, May 31st from 11a – 1p
Join a.k.a. Green owner, Jeff Frost, for this educational hands-on workshop. Learn about the benefits of soy-based concrete stains and eco-friendly concrete resurfacing systems and why these products are healthier for you and your home. Then experience for yourself how easy prepping, mixing and applying this eco-friendly product can be.

Products Featured: (1) Our concrete soy stain is a non-toxic, soy-based, semi-transparent penetrating concrete stain that is virtually odorless and creates beautiful natural color variations unique to each surface. The advanced penetration and "goof proof" technology provides a surface stain that is easy to apply and won't flake, chip or peel. (2) Deco-Poz Decorative Pozzolan Resurfacing System is a unique, eco-friendly, primerless resurfacing system that bonds to virtually any substrate, delivering a durable new cementious surface that is suitable for both interior and exterior decorative finishes

Workshop:   $75.00
Register:      Here
Questions:   events@akagreen.com
Location:     a.k.a Green

June 2008

American Clay Workshop
Saturday, June 14th 11a – 2p   
Join American Clay Certified Trainer, Jeff Frost, for an educational hands-on workshop. Learn about the benefits of American Clay Earth Plasters and why this product is sweeping the interior finishes industry. Then experience for yourself how easy prepping, mixing and applying this eco-friendly product can be. The cost of the workshop includes materials and a healthy lunch. For a full photo portfolio of American Clay products, click here.

Workshop:     $70.00 (includes healthy lunch)
Register:        Here (seating limited)
Questions:     events@akagreen.com
Location:       a.k.a Green


Green Home Remodeling 101
Tuesday, June 24th 6p-8p  
Are you thinking of remodeling a portion of your home or still have part of that kitchen left to do? Then this workshop is for you – members of the general public who have heard about green building and want to know how it relates to home improvement projects they plan to undertake.
 
This two-hour workshop is a survey course that covers green building concepts as a homeowner can apply them to minor or major home renovations. Concepts covered include basic building envelope principals (energy), materials, indoor air quality, materials re-use and recycling, energy conservation and water conservation. Information covered includes lessons learned from a.k.a. Green partner Mick Dalrymple’s documented ongoing efforts to turn a 1975 home into a Zero Energy Home and eco-friendly, family-friendly living system through remodeling.

Workshop:     $39 for 1 or $58 for 2
Register:        Here
Questions:     events@akagreen.com
Location:       a.k.a Green

July 2008

Intro to Solar PV
Tuesday, July 22nd  530p-830p
Thinking of Going Solar?  Solar energy expert Lee Feliciano can help you sort through the fact and fiction about using solar energy.  Topics covered in this workshop include the major components of a solar electric (PV) system and their function, factors to consider before installing a system (including a feasibility checklist), and incentives currently available to home owners and businesses in Arizona.

Workshop:     $39 for 1 or $58.00 for 2
Register:        Here
Questions:     events@akagreen.com
Location:       a.k.a Green

Aligning Wealth with Values: Socially Responsible Investing
Wednesday, July 23rd 6p-8p
Do you feel strongly about the environment and social issues? What about investing in your beliefs? Socially responsible investing is the process of selecting investments that support your values, and avoiding those which conflict with them. Although this might include individual stocks, most often it means choosing mutual funds that do the work for you. Whether you are just starting your 401k or have a seasoned portfolio, at this 2 hour workshop we will provide you all of the information and resources which will enable you to begin aligning your investments with your values and help you to make intelligent choices with these important financial decisions.

Workshop:     Free Admission
RSVP:          events@akagreen.com
Location:       a.k.a Green