H.O.P.E.S 2003 > Workshops

ecovillage networking and start-ups with Lois Arkin of los angeles ecovillage

Drop in any time during this forum and workshop to find out what resources are available for ecovillages and how and where to access them. Brainstorm your ecovillage vision and organize your ideas and passions about ecovillage start-up concepts. Networkwith other people who want to start ecovillages by filling out an ecovillage networking card to sign up for ongoing networking lists.

After one presentation from Antony Brown, founder of the Ecosa Institute, and one student presentation about efforts towards a Certificate in Ecological Design at the UO, we invite you to participate in a Roundtable Discussion on how to teach sustainable, ecological and regenerative design.

“Only through an interdisciplinary, in depth, complex, systems approach to educating the architect can a truly sustainable profession emerge. Ultimately we need to educate design students not only in the technical skills essential to the practice of their profession, but also to imbue anunderstanding of a greater goal that must eventually be shared by our whole culture - that of creating a sustainable society.” --Antony Brown

Sustainable Businesses in the 21st Century: Implementing the Next Industrial Revolution

Friday, April 11th, 9:30 am - 12 noon
Lawrence Hall Room 206
University of Oregon, Eugene

Learn about strategies and new business practices that will move your firm to the forefront of environmental sustainability, and improve the bottom line. In this workshop you will hear from experienced practitioners how to align your core business goals with that of environmental protection and restoration. The main focus of this interactive workshop will be on the elements of a bio-based economy, the untapped potential of "eco-efficient services," and on value-added remanufacturing. Come and get inspired to become part of a new generation of environmentally responsible businesses.

Learn about new static concentrator PV/Thermal systems based on bifacial solar cells and reflector systems integrated in building facades, and explore “non-imaging” daylighting systems. Specialized physics demonstrations based on bifacial solar cells will be shown.
Led by: Dr. Igor Tyukhov, visiting fellow at UO from the Moscow Power Engineering Institute

Mark Lakeman of The City Repair Project will discuss the typical planning
and design process for creating public gathering places that strengthen community ties and encourage sustainable living. Based on the concept that localization of culture, economy and decision-making are the necessary foundations of strong and sustainable neighborhoods, the creation of public gathering places can empower and develop local communities. These places can include "intersection repair" projects, the citizen-led conversion of an urban street intersection into public square, or murals, benches, kiosks and play areas. The workshop will discuss both general ideas for facilitating the planning and design process, as well as discuss specific design issues for a potential project in Eugene.

Clay has been used for finishing interiors as long as humans have been building them. Interior plasters have evolved over time and only recently been replaced by higher technology and higher energy materials. This hands-on workshop will explore the ease of natural clay plasters as we demonstrate a few techniques including the use of clay, sand and wheat flour. Join us for this great opportunity to get your hands dirty, quite literally if you like, and learn a great low-cost, low impact, durable alternative to paint!
Led by: Mark Lamberth, carpenter/builder with much experience in Natural Building techniques. He has taught dozens of workshops on cob, earthen floors and plasters. His main focus is on developing commercial applications for earthen building materials, to interface with conventional building. This is Mark's fifth year teaching at H.O.P.E.S.

As we are faced with the reality of war, the importance of energy independence becomes paramount. Vegetable oil fuel and Hydrogen are emerging as the next promising fuels to fill our tanks without producing carbon and other greenhouse gases. Local professionals will demonstrate the latest developments in this exciting emerging field.
Led by: Paul Anderson, Northwest Hydrogen Association
Workshop Coordinator: John Krausser

Following Mark Lakeman’s presentation, this workshop will focus on a smaller residential suburban renewal project as a microcosm of the world. What do we like or dislike about it? What is missing? What is around it, to link to? What can it reinforce? What can happen here that could grow and actually change the world? How will this place in turn be affected by the greater world around it? Working in smaller groups and as a whole, we will synthesize our favorite complimentary ideas to transform a local suburban street front into a pocket of public space with a cob bench and other amenities. Join us to affirm how cumulative exchanges can produce more than we can usually do alone.
Led by: Mark Lakeman, City Repair Project, Portland
After graduating from the University of Oregon in 1985 and a brief career in corporate architecture, he embarked upon a journey to unmake his education and work experience by traveling to various cultural immersion projects among indigenous peoples. These experiences enabled him to gain a deeper view into how living structures can support interaction and communication. Mark’s work now has an entirely cultural focus, employing mythological archetypes and fusing social interaction with the artistic language of ecology and it’s applied patterns.
Workshop Coordinator: David Posada