Discover why biofuels are becoming the most popular alternative vehicle fuels in the U.S. Learn how to convert any engine into a cleaner burning machine. See what opportunities biofuels have to offer and what lies ahead as we move away from fossil fuels and towards sustainable energy sources.

Come on down and get your hands on some real natural building materials. Learn about the ephemeral nature of dirt, sand and straw and how can they be used in more permanent ways. Lydia Dolman will share her knowledge about natural building and the diverse ways it can be applied, from the sculptural entrance of the new Rebuilding Center, that provides a place for people to sit and linger, to the straw insulated houses at Dignity Village, that offer an opportunity for homeless people to live with self respect.

The sun is constantly radiating FREE energy. Now it’s your turn to learn how to use it! Join us in the "Harness the Sun" workshop for a complete do-it-yourself guide. Learn about photovoltaic and solar hot water technology. Installation procedures, costs, and payback periods associated with the different methods of solar energy will be discussed.

This presentation will explore integrated design, green building and environmentally responsible systems and technologies. We will look at projects that are aesthetically and artistically advanced as well as environmentally and socially aware. We will discuss creating projects with intriguing and compelling architectural expression that also integrate various materials, technologies, and systems to meet our needs while minimizing our impact on future generations. As part of our presentation we will provide a show and tell introduction of an array of products, materials, technologies and tools that can be used to green your projects,

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is a comprehensive design and assessment tool that helps architecture, engineering and construction professionals improve building efficiency and measure the sustainability of their projects. Understanding LEED is an important step for reducing a building’s environmental impacts and achieving superior economic performance. Architects, engineers, facility managers and building owners who master LEED concepts and processes become knowledgeable practitioners of green design and construction. This workshop is great preparation for LEED projects and the LEED Accredited Professional Exam.

Learn the fundamentals of green-roof design and participate in a workshop to build, plant and install modular green-roof boxes on the UO campus buildings. Paul Edgecombe and Jim Anderson will be giving a talk about the fundamentals of Eco-roof construction prior to the start of the Modular green roof workshop. Both Paul and Jim are very excited about the possibilities that Eco-roofs create for our communities and our environment as a whole.

Saturday 8 - 9 am

Sunday 11- 11:50 am

Come start your day off right with a refreshing yoga session. Forget your thoughts and enjoy the moment. This workshop will be a one-hour yoga session to relay the importance of health in body, mind, and soul. Experience the effects yoga will have toward permanence in your life, while realizing that every passing moment is very impermanent. Yoga sessions will be held on Saturday and Sunday by Elayne Quirin and Ashley Tackett. You’ll feel rejuvenated after this series of ancient postures, breathing exercises and meditation.

Unveiling of the student run design build rainwater collection prototype and explanation of slow sand filtration system. The workshop will focus on the aesthetic of rainwater collection, explanation of the construction of the prototype and operation of slow sand filtration.

Who knew that recycling could be so chic? Stop by our Trashy Fashion Show workshop that runs all day Saturday. You will have the chance to create fabulous outfis from trash and recylced materials. Take your own walk down the catwalk on Saturday evening or watch eco-groovy model strut their stuff down the runway at the party.