Events : COSC Learn and Lunches
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Past COSC Learn and Lunches
2009
April
"Green Streets Seminar" presented by Jeff Geerts of Iowa Department of Economic Development. Held at the West Des Moines Community Center in Historic Vally Junction.
March
"Energy Star Seminar" presented by Erin Wiggins of Cenergy. Held at COSC in Historic Valley Junction.
February
"NAHB / ICC Green Building Program" presented by David Vollmar and Erin Wiggins. Held at the Des Moines HBA Office in Johnston.
January
"Green Home Interiors On-Site Seminar" presented by Jeani Lee of Kitchen, Bath & Home and Jamie Malloy of Wells + Associates. Held at the Des Moines Affordable Green Demo Home,
1347 Forest Ave. This project is a collaboration between CHDC, COSC, and the City of Des Moines along with many supporting sponsors. See COSC's Demo Home pages and CHDC's blog for more details.
"LEED for Homes" presented by David Hade of Iowa Home Crafters, Erin Wiggins of Cenergy and Jamie Malloy of Wells + Associates. Co-hosted by COSC and USGBC Iowa Chapter. Held at COSC in Historic Valley Junction.
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 Insulators. 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
“Homeowner Rebates” presented by MidAmerican Energy and Alliant Energy. Held at Des Moines Public Library.
September
"Green Landscaping"
July
“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"
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