Programs : Lunch-N-Learns

Past Lunch-n-Learns

2007

December

"Green Giving" presented by Lynnae Hentzen of COSC, Jule Dirkson of Be the Butterfly, Linda Mason Hunter of Hunter Ink, and Christine McNunn of Fair World Gallery. Held at Wesley Acres in Des Moines.

November

"Insulation Options" presented by Silas Hoeppner of Prairie Foam Insulator.  Held at the Home Builders Association of Greater Des Moines.

August

"The Impact of Installation on Overall HVAC System Efficiency" presented by Bob Brice and Tim Hanes of Cenergy.  Co-Hosted by Flat Iron, Inc. in Council Bluffs, MidAmerican Energy in Davenport, Iowa Energy Center in Ankeny and Alliant Energy in Cedar Rapids.

June

"Residential Lighting Options" with presenters David Raver, of RDG Planning & Design, and Amy Pruitt, of The Lamplighter. Held at the Des Moines Public Library.

February

"Local Resources for Green" Co-Hosted by COSC and United States Green Building Council Iowa Chapter. Held at the Des Moines Public Library.

2006

November

Topic: “Homeowner Rebates” presented by MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy.  Held at Des Moines Public Library.

September

"Green Landscaping"

July            

Topic: “Green Home Appraisals”.  Held at Plymouth Congregational Church, Des Moines.

May  

“American Clay: The original Earth Plaster”  Winner of the National Assoc. of Home Builders Outstanding  Green Product Award 2004. Held at Dahlquist Studios, Des Moines.

April           

“Key Steps to Energy Efficiency” featuring Cenergy. Held at Metro Waste Authority, 300 East Locust, Des Moines.

2005

November

Incorporating "The Not So Big House" Concept.

November

"Is It Green: The Story Behind Green Building Materials"

October

"Common Sense Foundations and Practical Framing Techniques"