Events : Lectures
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Past Lectures
2008
Greensburg/Parkersburg Community Forum on Lessons Learned
Hosted by COSC in collaboration with Meredith Corporation. Sponsored by Iowa Finance Authority. Two communities who have begun their rebuilding efforts in two different ways shared their stories of challenges and success. City Planner Stephen Hardy, one of the leaders of the rebuilding efforts in Greensburg, KS, presented the story in his presentation "Tragedy to Triumph", followed by comments from Greensburg Mayor Bob Dixson, and Parkersburg Mayor Bob Haylock, Economic Development Director Virgil Goodrich and City Planner Don Temeyer.
The Carbon-Free Home Author Event
Author event for the release of the new book 'The Carbon-Free Home'. Hosted by Iowa Sierra Club, Center on Sustainable Communities, and Iowa Global Warming.
Straw Bale Lecture
In Honor of Earth Day, the Art Center, in partnership with COSC, hosted Wayne J. Bingham, Architect & Author on Saturday, April 19th at 2:00 pm. Bingham focused on choices for building shelters that account for climate stability, air and water quality, ecosystems and biodiversity. Wayne Bingham is the author of Small Strawbale: Natural Homes, Projects and Designs and Natural Timber Frame Homes.
2006
Sarah Susanka Lecture
On October 4th, 2006, COSC hosted Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House® book series and best selling author, architect and cultural visionary for an afternoon forum and evening lecture and reception at Hoyt Sherman Place.
Approximately 70 attendees participated in the afternoon forum consisting of a panel presentation by Sarah Susanka, Mayor Cownie, Teresa Hay-McMahon (IDNR) and Linda Alfson Schemmel (residential architect and city planner for West Des Moines). The audience represented a strong cross-section of our communities including mayors, builders, architects, city managers, community development directors, and homeowners.
In the evening, Sarah presented her ‘Not So Big’ approach to homes, communities and our lives. The audience of close to 500 came from the Des Moines metro area and across the state. There was a reception and book signing in the gallery of Hoyt Sherman Place following the lecture.
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