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Our Educational Seminars & DIY Workshops:
In keeping with our mission to be a catalyst for the widespread adoption of green building practices, a.k.a. Green Services offers educational seminars and DIY workshops on a wide variety of green building and sustainability-related topics for residential homeowners, industry professionals and organizations. Having provided education for thousands of people, our speakers are known for cutting edge content, inspiring presentation skills, and providing an incredible value for your time and tuition. If you are interested in a specific seminar for your organization, please contact us at events@akagreen.com.
Register online with Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Amex or Debit through Pay Pal. Purchasing an event will secure your seat. If you are unable to attend an event that you have paid for, your funds may be credited towards another event or workshop, depending upon cancellation lead time. You can also send a check or pay in person at our showroom, but please remember: seats cannot be reserved until payment has been received. If you have any questions regarding any of these events, please contact events@akagreen.com
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Want to be the best subcontractor in the green market?
Green Building Knowledge for the Successful Subcontractor:
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009 @ a.k.a. Green
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Have you ever worked on or wanted to work on a green or a LEED building, but did not understand the requirements? This class is designed for subcontractors who provide materials and / or labor on LEED commercial buildings. From the subcontractor who provides the concrete parking areas to the subcontractor who provides and installs the ceiling tiles – this class is for you!
We will discuss jobsite expectations, submittal requirements, and overall green building concerns which can be directly impacted by the selection of the right subcontractor.
Especially in these challenging economic times, as you look for a way to set your team apart from the competition, this class is for you!
Taught by guest lecturer Brooke Bogart from Ecological Environments, a registered architect and green building expert who has been practicing green building and consulting for more than a decade. As the first female LEED AP in the state of Arizona, she has been in the forefront of sustainable design for a long time, and continues to remain in the forefront.
The class is not designed for mechanical, plumbing or electrical trades, though all are welcome to attend.
Online Registration before July 7th: $50 per person
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Online Registration July 7th or later: $75 per person
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Walk-in Registration: $85 per person
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American Clay Plaster: A Hands-On Workshop
Saturday, July 25th, 2009 @ a.k.a. Green
11:00am - 2:00pm
Back by popular demand: Join American Clay Certified Trainer, Phillip Ponce, 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 refreshments. For a full photo portfolio of American Clay products, click here.
Online Registration before July 20th: $70 per person
Online Registration July 20th-27th: $80 per person
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Walk-In Registration: $90 per person
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Green in a Weekend!
48 Hours to Green your Home and your Life
Date/Time: Monday, July 27th 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Cost: Free to the public
Location: El Paso Downtown Public Library,
501 N. Oregon, El Paso, TX, main auditorium
A two-hour lecture that will give you, the homeowner, practical things you can do in less than two days and under $250 to:
- Reduce your energy usage and cost,
- Reduce your water usage and cost,
- Save on what you pay at the grocery store,
- Reduce the hazardous chemicals you bring into your home,
- Improve the sustainability of the products you use, and
- Reduce your carbon footprint
Your health, your home, your planet: Learn how easy it is to be green.
For more information contact: joni newcomer, LEED-AP, Education Committee Chair for the USGBC Chihuahuan Desert Chapter: newcomer@nmsu.edu or 575.646.7563
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