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Green Re-schemeSubmitted by crupper on February 4, 2010 - 11:19pm.
Feb 15 2010 - 5:30pm Feb 15 2010 - 8:00pm Location: 206 Lawrence There is nothing you want more after midterm reviews, than to be reviewed again. Come by and get constructive criticism on your project's ecological design principles. Reviewers will help you figure out what is working, what is not, and potential that you might not have yet recognized. ( )
HOPES 16: From Grey to GreenSubmitted by crupper on February 4, 2010 - 11:13pm.
Apr 9 2010 - 11:00am Apr 11 2010 - 5:00pm Location: Lawrence Hall The Ecological Design Center is proud to announce the 16th annual HOPES conference to be held April 9-11. The topic this year is "From Grey to Green: Designing in the post-industrial era." ( )
HOPES 15: Thinking Small - a great success!Submitted by Rauerbac on April 12, 2009 - 5:04pm.
We had a great success with HOPES 15: Thinking Small. About 400 people attended the 4-day conference and contributed to a fascinating series of discussions. From pouring permeable pavers and planting a green roof to learning about nanotechnology and biomimicry, students, professors, community members, design professionals, all learned a lot from the conference. We thank the many volunteers who make the conference possible with their countless hours of work. We thank the keynotes, panelists, workshop leaders, and other presenters who taught us new things over the weekend. We thank our generous donors and sponsors. Check this space for videos of the keynote presentations and photos from the conference. Also, please give us your ideas for HOPES 16 on the forum! We're already working to make next year's conference great, and we need your help! -The EDC ( )
HOPES15: Thinking Small - a great success!!Submitted by lrommes on January 13, 2009 - 8:00am.
We had a great success with HOPES 15: Thinking Small. About 400 people attended the 4-day conference and contributed to a fascinating series of discussions. From pouring permeable pavers and planting a green roof to learning about nanotechnology and biomimicry, students, professors, community members, design professionals, all learned a lot from the conference. We thank the many volunteers who make the conference possible with their countless hours of work. We thank the keynotes, panelists, workshop leaders, and other presenters who taught us new things over the weekend. We thank our generous donors and sponsors. Check this space for videos of the keynote presentations and photos from the conference. Also, please give us your ideas for HOPES 16 on the forum! We're already working to make next year's conference great, and we need your help! -The EDC ( )
Campus Sustainability Case StudiesSubmitted by danders on January 8, 2009 - 5:16pm.
The National Wildlife Federation has put together documentation of years of sustainable projects on college campuses across the nation. Their website listed below, has a database of case studies starting back in 1997. It is a great resource to gather ideas for campus improvement, as well as raising awareness of the national sustainable community. http://www.nwf.org/campusEcology/resources/yearbook/dspYearbookbyYear.cfm?year=2008#2008 ( )
Ecological Design CertificateSubmitted by Rauerbac on November 17, 2008 - 12:39am.
Site URL: http://aaa.uoregon.edu/interdisciplinary/ecodesign/ The AAA website for the Ecological Design Certificate, developed by the EDC, has links to the Application and Study Plan for this graduate-level program. The design-based, interdisciplinary program focuses on the development of a practical framework for the integration of the built environment with locale and region specific natural systems. ( )
HOPES 15: Thinking SmallSubmitted by Rauerbac on October 21, 2008 - 8:34pm.
Solving our ecological problems requires massive change. Yet, even as we think big, we must also to remember to think small, considering the details and impacts of our actions. We must listen to the quiet voices, and accomplish our visions incrementally. Join us to contemplate the meaning of “local” and “appropriate”, to ponder the ripple effect, and to examine nanotechnology and microclimates. Help plant the tiny seeds to grow the revolutionary change. This year's conference will be held April 2-5, 2009, in Lawrence Hall, on the University of Oregon campus. Get ready for some fantastic speakers and workshops! ( )
The first annual OUS Sustainability ConferenceSubmitted by danders on October 21, 2008 - 7:31pm.
Oct 23 2008 - 8:30am Oct 24 2008 - 5:15pm Location: University of Oregon Sustainability has become a dominant concern for Oregonians. Meeting its associated challenges to our social and economic systems will require bold leadership, long-term planning and commitment, and an ability to adapt to new conditions. For more than a decade Oregon's public universities have been reducing their environmental footprints by experimenting with a wide range of initiatives. Efforts to monitor and reduce greenhouse gases, improve building performance, include life cycle costing considerations, purchase locally grown food, and support student initiatives have brought OUS institutions well-deserved recognition as national leaders in the campus sustainability movement. ( )
H.O.P.E.S. ConferenceSubmitted by kellybrenner on April 10, 2008 - 6:34pm.
Apr 17 2008 - 2:00pm Apr 20 2008 - 3:00pm Location: Lawrence Hall Sustainability is not a trend; it is the social movement of our time. To embrace this social movement we must fundamentally transform the way we think. Through design we draw on difference to strengthen the link between our individual creativity, our society, and the environment. As we synthesize these currently disparate ecologies, we locate an intersection of values that can inspire our attitudes and actions. ( )
4th Annual Bike Day EventSubmitted by kellybrenner on April 10, 2008 - 6:11pm.
Jun 7 2008 - 10:00am Jun 7 2008 - 3:00pm Location: Science Factory The morning will start with a morning group bike ride starting and ending at the Science Factory. Then a celebration will take place at the Science Factory from 11 am-3pm for bike safety demonstrations, marimba music, ice cream, bike tune ups, unicyclists, racing demos and other fun examples of human powered transportation. There will even be a crazy helmet and bike decorating contest and parade. Mayor Kitty Piercy will be on hand to present the "Bold Steps" Award to a local business that's a role model in sustainability. Admission is free and last year approximately 600 people attend which is expected to grow! |
