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FREE Webinar on ENERGY EQUITY + FREE Book!
When you sign-up for this free webinar you will also receive an electronic copy of the
"Homeowner's GUIDE to HOME ENERGY EQUITY" as our gift to you!
Wednesday, May 30, 20128:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Central Time) -- Click on the following link for details:
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Featured News
Many of you probably already know something about Dan, author of 25+ books related to renewable energy, green/sustainable design & construction and more. Here are just a few of the titles of the books he has written:
Power from the Sun, Power from the Wind, The Solar House, Solar Electricity Basics, Wind Energy Basics, Green Home Improvement, The Natural House, and many more books available at http://www.evergreeninstitute.org/
What you may not be aware of is that Dan's home, located in Gerald, Missouri, burned down about a year ago and that he is now in the process of building a zero-energy replacement home with many green/sustainable features and much more.
Dan is willing to share his expertise and construction scheduling with us so that we can experience the 'design-build' decision process as it happens. Even though Dan will be extremely busy building his new home, he understands the value of conducting Design Charrettes and is willing to let others learn and grow with him.
Links to Video Sessions
Featured Video Session 1A - Assembling Your Team
Video Session 1A EXPANDED - Assembling Your Team
Video Session 1B - Developing a Budget
Just Added! Video Session 1C
Video Session 1C - Designing a Building to Be Durable
You Can AlsoView Dan's Progress by clicking on the "Community of Charrettes - Public" tab above
The official Facebook page of GreenTown Joplin
Now Joplin, MO has a 'GreenTown' just like Greensburg, KS
GreenTown Joplin is committed to working with government officials, business owners and residents to incorporate sustainable principles into their rebuilding process. We strive to serve as an educational resource to the community for the purpose of seeing Joplin become a model of sustainability.
Looking toward a sustainable future for Joplin, MO.
Currently we are housed at Suzanne's Natural foods at 32nd and Connecticut in Joplin and at the MARET Center on the campus of Crowder College in Neosho.
LED Streetlights - Greensburg, KS is first town in America with all LED Streetlights Installed
Greensburg, Kansas now has 303 street lights installed with LED technology. First town in America with all LED streetlights. Project completed in January 2009.
Missouri Alternative and Renewable Energy Technology Center
Following decades of success in solar energy projects, the Missouri Legislature designated Crowder College in 1992 as the State’s renewable energy education center. The resulting Missouri Alternative and Renewable Energy Technology (MARET) Center is recognized internationally for its contributions to the energy field.
The mission of the MARET Center is to expand renewable energy throughout the region with education, applied research, and economic development. Educational programs include certification and transfer degrees encompassing green construction, solar thermal energy, solar electricity, wind, and bio fuels. The MARET Center also assists in new product development and other business support services in renewable energy.
Post Hurricane Katrina Cleanup of New Orleans
U.S. Army Guardsman Spc. James Meidl, heavy equipment operator, from the 890th Engineering Battalion, Columbia, Miss., operates a D-7 Dozer to help clear the roads while in Pass Christian, Miss., during humanitarian relief efforts in support of Joint Task Force Katrina, Sept. 4, 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. James M. Bowman) (Photo courtesy of U.S. Army; seen on http://www.visualintel.net)
Replete Residence Retrospective
The Replete Residence was constructed in 1999 as an energy & environmental demonstration home.
National Residential Programs in Detail
There is an ever-growing number of national residential programs involving energy efficiency, green/sustainable buildings and more.
The first book in the Energy Equity series is now available!
Please click on the image below to learn more:
Now available at Amazon.com as a Kindle ebook
Purchase a DYO® Green Building Decision Kit
& Get a DYO® Basic Energy Audit Kit for only $10!
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Design Charrette Options
Carefully Selecting Your Design Team The key to a successful Design Charrette is the selection of a motivated design team that is focused on your project & willing to contribute their experience & expertise.
References-Resources and Help Information is readily available about "how-to" design/build an energy-efficient, green & durable building or other type of sustainable project. In fact, an avalanche of unsorted information can make it hard to find and extract the specific details a particular project needs. 
Archive: Projects - Charrettes - Other Click on image above to view the Archives of previous projects, design charrettes and professional credentials.
