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Delayed until further notice: How to Cost Effectively Build Zero Energy Homes - Hood River
2020-04-08 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hood River County Library, 502 E State St, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Updated March 19, 2020: Delayed until further notice
Please let us know if you are interested in a training that has been postponed due to COVID-19 and may be rescheduled and/or potentially made available online.To receive updates regarding this and other postponed trainings please fill out this interest form.
Join EEBA (Energy & Environmental Building Alliance) and Earth Advantage for this 1-day training and learn how to eliminate common barriers to Zero Energy (ZE) home construction, benefit from the rapid trend towards ZE, and earn a ‘Zero Energy Builder’ designation.
Zero Energy (ZE) homes are a big part of the future of home building business. While the materials and equipment to reach zero energy are available, designers and builders must create a bundle of energy-efficiency features that matches their climate, customers, and business constraints.
This 7-hour class lays out numerous elements of zero energy design and construction, so that building professionals can formulate a package appropriate for their situation. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Participants in this class will learn design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, material selections, and construction practices that can be integrated into their building process. Strong emphasis is placed on ways to make the final product affordable for homebuyers. Sales and marketing ideas, as well as localized resources, builder spotlights, programs and next steps will also be presented.
Attendees will:

Identify factors that are driving the U.S. housing market toward ZE.
Name barriers to the widespread adoption of ZE homes.
Describe three ways to present the financial benefits of ZE homes.
List six affordable ZE features that you can incorporate into your practice.
Be invited to bring house specs and evaluate possible advancements along the 12 steps to ZE.
Create a marketing and sales messages that your company can use to promote ZE homes.
Learn about available Energy Trust EPS incentives through their just released Net Zero and Energy Smart Home offerings.

Delayed until further notice: Solar & New Construction Networking Event (Hood River)
2020-04-08 16:30 - 19:30 | 3 River Grill, 601 Oak Street, Hood River, OR, 97031, United States
Updated March 17, 2020: Delayed until further notice
Are you a builder or developer who is curious about installing solar and achieving net zero for your projects? Or perhaps you are a solar contractor looking to create more connections with the building community?
To help create connections between the building community and the Solar Trade Ally network, Energy Trust of Oregon is hosting a series of solar networking events this Spring, with a specific focus to announce Energy Trust’s new residential Net Zero and Energy Smart Home offerings. This event will take place in Hood River on April 8th from 4:30pm- 7:30pm (specific location to be announced)
Who should attend?

EPS New Construction Builder and Verifier Trade Allies looking to learn more about incorporating solar on single family projects

New Buildings Trade Allies who are exploring solar options for new multifamily and commercial projects

Solar Trade Allies who want support builders and developers to incorporate solar during the design process

This event is free to attend. Complimentary appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, and full bar menu will be available for purchase.
For more information, contact Matthew Mills, Solar Outreach Coordinator, at (503) 773-8665 or mmills@trccompanies.

Delayed until further notice: How to Cost Effectively Build Zero Energy Homes - Portland
2020-04-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Earth Advantage Classroom, 623 SW Oak St., Suite 300, Portland, OR, 97205, United States
Updated March 19, 2020: Delayed until further notice
Please let us know if you are interested in a training that has been postponed due to COVID-19 and may be rescheduled and/or potentially made available online.To receive updates regarding this and other postponed trainings please fill out this interest form.
Join EEBA (Energy & Environmental Building Alliance) and Earth Advantage for this 1-day training and learn how to eliminate common barriers to Zero Energy (ZE) home construction, benefit from the rapid trend towards ZE, and earn a ‘Zero Energy Builder’ designation.
Zero Energy (ZE) homes are a big part of the future of home building business. While the materials and equipment to reach zero energy are available, designers and builders must create a bundle of energy-efficiency features that matches their climate, customers, and business constraints.
This 7-hour class lays out numerous elements of zero energy design and construction, so that building professionals can formulate a package appropriate for their situation. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Participants in this class will learn design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, material selections, and construction practices that can be integrated into their building process. Strong emphasis is placed on ways to make the final product affordable for homebuyers. Sales and marketing ideas, as well as localized resources, builder spotlights, programs and next steps will also be presented.
Attendees will:

Identify factors that are driving the U.S. housing market toward ZE
Name barriers to the widespread adoption of ZE homes
Describe three ways to present the financial benefits of ZE homes
List six affordable ZE features that you can incorporate into your practice
Be invited to bring house specs and evaluate possible advancements along the 12 steps to ZE
Create a marketing and sales messages that your company can use to promote ZE homes
Learn about available Energy Trust EPS incentives through their just released Net Zero and Energy Smart Home offerings

Questions? Contact hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.

Delayed until further notice: How to Cost Effectively Build Zero Energy Homes - Talent
2020-04-15 09:00 - 17:00 | Talent Community Center, 104 E Main St, Talent, OR, 97540, United States
Updated March 19, 2020: Delayed until further notice
Please let us know if you are interested in a training that has been postponed due to COVID-19 and may be rescheduled and/or potentially made available online.To receive updates regarding this and other postponed trainings please fill out this interest form.
Join EEBA (Energy & Environmental Building Alliance) and Earth Advantage for this 1-day training and learn how to eliminate common barriers to Zero Energy (ZE) home construction, benefit from the rapid trend towards ZE, and earn a ‘Zero Energy Builder’ designation.
Zero Energy (ZE) homes are a big part of the future of home building business. While the materials and equipment to reach zero energy are available, designers and builders must create a bundle of energy-efficiency features that matches their climate, customers, and business constraints.
This 7-hour class lays out numerous elements of zero energy design and construction, so that building professionals can formulate a package appropriate for their situation. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. Participants in this class will learn design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, material selections, and construction practices that can be integrated into their building process. Strong emphasis is placed on ways to make the final product affordable for homebuyers. Sales and marketing ideas, as well as localized resources, builder spotlights, programs and next steps will also be presented.
‘Zero Energy Builder’ Designation
Participants will have the opportunity to earn EEBA’s ‘Zero Energy Builder’ designation and be listed on EEBA & EA registries of accredited professionals. To earn the designation, attendees must pass a designation exam and have completed and passed one of the following prerequisite trainings (or sets of trainings): EA’s Sustainable Homes Professional (SHP); EA’s Sustainable Building Essentials; EEBA’s HERS Associate & Taking the Performance Path + Houses That Work + High Performance Mechanicals.
12 Steps to Affordable Zero Energy Design & Construction
It’s generally accepted that improvements to the thermal envelope are fundamental. These include high levels of insulation, reduction of thermal bridges and advanced air sealing. However, significant efficiency improvements in heating and cooling equipment and the rapid drop in the cost of rooftop solar electric systems offer new options for cost-effective efficiency packages. There have never been so many ZE options to choose from. This course gives building professionals the knowledge to build ZE homes that are affordable, durable, safe, healthy, energy efficient, and comfortable to live in.
The training material is organized into 12 easy steps:

Start with Smart Design
Orient for Sun Tempering
Optimize with Energy Modeling
Super-seal the Envelope
Super-insulate the Envelope
Select Optimum Window Efficiency
Ensure Clean, Fresh Air
Specify High-performance Heating and Cooling
Heat Water Wisely
Select High-Efficiency Lighting
Choose Efficient Appliances
Use Renewable Energy

Each step describes the most recent developments with a strong emphasis on affordability. Other topics include: housing market drivers, ways to assess and communicate economic benefits, available incentives, along with marketing and sales concepts for ZE homes.

Attendees will:

Identify factors that are driving the U.S. housing market toward ZE
Name barriers to the widespread adoption of ZE homes
Describe three ways to present the financial benefits of ZE homes
List six affordable ZE features that you can incorporate into your practice
Be invited to bring house specs and evaluate possible advancements along the 12 steps to ZE
Create a marketing and sales messages that your company can use to promote ZE homes
Learn about available Energy Trust EPS incentives through their just released Net Zero and Energy Smart Home offerings

Credits: 7 CEs for AIA, NAHB, NARI, NATE, CCB and OREA; 0.7 for ICC; 5 for RESNET, 3.5 for BPI
Cost: $49 (Regularly $175)
Audience: Building industry professionals (builders, raters, architects, HVAC, subcontractors, utility representatives & code officials)
Instructor: Bruce Sullivan of BASE zero, LLC
Questions? Contact hkendall@earthadvantage.org or 503-968-7160 x20.
This training made possible thanks to:

Delayed until further notice: Solar and New Construction Networking Event (Talent)
2020-04-15 16:30 - 19:30 | Talent Cafe, 160 North Pacific Highway, Talent, 97540, United States
Updated March 17, 2020: Delayed until further notice
Are you a builder or developer who is curious about installing solar and achieving net zero for your projects? Or perhaps you are a solar contractor looking to create more connections with the building community?
To help create connections between the building community and the Solar Trade Ally network, Energy Trust of Oregon is hosting a series of solar networking events this Spring, with a specific focus to announce Energy Trust’s new residential Net Zero and Energy Smart Home offerings. This event will take place in Talent on April 15th from 4:30pm- 7:30pm at The Real Talent Cafe.
Who should attend?

EPS New Construction Builder and Verifier Trade Allies looking to learn more about incorporating solar on single family projects

New Buildings Trade Allies who are exploring solar options for new multifamily and commercial projects

Solar Trade Allies who want support builders and developers to incorporate solar during the design process

This event is free to attend. Complimentary appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, and full bar menu will be available for purchase.
For more information, contact Matthew Mills, Solar Outreach Coordinator, at (503) 773-8665 or mmills@trccompanies.

Delayed until further notice: Solar & New Construction Networking Event (Bend)
2020-04-16 16:30 - 19:30 | Worthy Brewing Company, 495 Northeast Bellevue Drive, Bend, 97701, United States
Updated March 17, 2020: Delayed until further notice
Are you a builder or developer who is curious about installing solar and achieving net zero for your projects? Or perhaps you are a solar contractor looking to create more connections with the building community?
To help create connections between the building community and the Solar Trade Ally network, Energy Trust of Oregon is hosting a series of solar networking events this Spring, with a specific focus to announce Energy Trust’s new residential Net Zero and Energy Smart Home offerings. This event will take place in Bend on April 16th from 4:30pm- 7:30pm at Worthy Brewing.
Who should attend?

EPS New Construction Builder and Verifier Trade Allies looking to learn more about incorporating solar on single family projects

New Buildings Trade Allies who are exploring solar options for new multifamily and commercial projects

Solar Trade Allies who want support builders and developers to incorporate solar during the design process

This event is free to attend. Complimentary appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, and full bar menu will be available for purchase.
For more information, contact Matthew Mills, Solar Outreach Coordinator, at (503) 773-8665 or mmills@trccompanies.

Delayed until further notice: How to Cost Effectively Build Zero Energy Homes - Bend
2020-04-17 09:00 - 19:00 | Bend Central Oregon Association of REALTORS®, 2112 NE 4th St, Bend, OR, 97701, United States

Delayed until further notice: Solar and New Construction Networking Event (Portland)
2020-04-22 16:30 - 19:30 | McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 N.E. 33rd Avenue, Portland, OR, 97211, United States
Updated March 17, 2020: Delayed until further notice
Are you a builder or developer who is curious about installing solar and achieving net zero for your projects? Or perhaps you are a solar contractor looking to create more connections with the building community?
To help create connections between the building community and the Solar Trade Ally network, Energy Trust of Oregon is kicking off its new residential Net Zero and Energy Smart Home incentive offerings with four solar networking events this Spring. This event will take place in tandem with the Portland Metro Home Builders Association’s BuildRight Conference & Expo on April 22nd from 4:30pm- 7:30pm at the McMenamins Kennedy School. Attendance to the conference is encouraged but not required to attend the networking session.
Who should attend?

EPS New Construction Builder and Verifier Trade Allies looking to learn more about incorporating solar on single family projects

New Buildings Trade Allies who are exploring solar options for new multifamily and commercial projects

Solar Trade Allies who want support builders and developers to incorporate solar during the design process

This event is free to attend. Complimentary appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided, and full bar menu will be available for purchase.
For more information, contact Matthew Mills, Solar Outreach Coordinator, at (503) 773-8665 or mmills@trccompanies.

How to Cost Effectively Build Zero Energy Homes Webinar Series
2020-05-15 12:00 - 14:00 | OR
Join EEBA and Earth Advantage for this three-part webinar series on affordable Zero Energy (ZE) home design and construction. Learn how to eliminate common barriers to Zero Energy (ZE) home construction, benefit from the rapid trend towards ZE, and earn a ‘Zero Energy Builder’ designation.
Zero Energy (ZE) homes are a big part of the future of home building business. While the materials and equipment to reach zero energy are available, designers and builders must create a bundle of energy-efficiency features that matches their climate, customers, and business constraints. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. This training will layout numerous elements of zero energy homebuilding so professionals can formulate a unique package appropriate for their situation:

Fri, May 15 @ 12PM-2PM – Intro to ZE, Affordability, Design, Site Orientation, Energy Modeling, Certification Programs, Oregon Case Studies, Local Market & Policy Development. Guest speaker: Ryan Shanahan, Earth Advantage
Fri, May 22 @ 12PM-2PM – Air Sealing, Insulation, Windows, Programs & Incentives. Guest speaker: Energy Trust of Oregon
Fri, May 29 @ 12PM-2PM – Mechanical Ventilation, Heating & Cooling, Water Heating, Lights & Appliances, Renewable Energy, Marketing/Sales

Participants in this class will learn design principles, equipment options, emerging technologies, material selections, and construction practices that can be integrated into their building process. Strong emphasis is placed on ways to make the final product affordable for homebuyers. Sales and marketing ideas, localized resources, Oregon case studies, incentive programs, and next steps will also be presented.
‘Zero Energy Builder’ Designation
Participants will have the opportunity to earn EEBA’s ‘Zero Energy Builder’ designation and be listed on EEBA & Earth Advantage registries of accredited professionals. To earn the designation, attendees must pass a designation exam and have completed and passed prerequisite trainings.
12 Steps to Affordable Zero Energy Design & Construction
It’s generally accepted that improvements to the thermal envelope are fundamental. These include high levels of insulation, reduction of thermal bridges and advanced air sealing. However, significant efficiency improvements in heating and cooling equipment and the rapid drop in the cost of rooftop solar electric systems offer new options for cost-effective efficiency packages. There have never been so many ZE options to choose from. This course gives building professionals the knowledge to build ZE homes that are affordable, durable, safe, healthy, energy efficient, and comfortable to live in.

The training material is organized into 12 easy steps:

Start with Smart Design
Orient for Sun Tempering
Optimize with Energy Modeling
Super-seal the Envelope
Super-insulate the Envelope
Select Optimum Window Efficiency
Ensure Clean, Fresh Air
Specify High-performance Heating and Cooling
Heat Water Wisely
Select High-Efficiency Lighting
Choose Efficient Appliances
Plan for Renewable Energy

Each step describes the most recent developments with a strong emphasis on affordability. Other topics include: housing market drivers, ways to assess and communicate economic benefits, available incentives, along with marketing and sales concepts for ZE homes.
This training is made possible thanks to:

Virtual Networking Event for Solar & New Construction
2020-06-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Webinar
Are you a builder or developer who is curious about installing solar and achieving net zero for your projects? Or perhaps you are a solar contractor looking to create more connections within the building community?
To promote collaboration between the building community and the Solar Trade Ally network, Energy Trust of Oregon is hosting a virtual networking opportunity on June 10, 2020 to bring awareness to the recently introduced EPS New Construction net zero and energy smart home incentive offerings. Please join us to virtually meet local industry professionals and learn about some exciting EPS New Construction projects in the works.
Who should attend?

EPS New Construction Builders and Verifier trade allies looking to learn more about incorporating solar on single family projects
Solar trade allies who want to support builders and developers to incorporate solar during the design process
Curious Individuals looking to establish a deeper understanding of how solar and energy efficiency measures can be designed into new homes

We will be using the ZOOM webinar platform, so please come prepared with your microphone and camera ready so we can see and hear you. Upon registration, a link to join the event will be sent to your email.
For more information contact Matthew Mills, solar outreach coordinator, at 503.773.8665 or mmills@trccompanies.com.
This event is free and open to all who are interested in attending.

Designing & Planning for an Energy Smart Home: Making a Home Ready for Solar, Storage, and Electric Vehicles
2020-08-12 08:00 - 09:30 | Webinar
New technology is changing how we live in homes for the better, and it may be easier and more affordable than you think to include the latest innovations in your plans. This training is the third in a series brought to you by Energy Trust, sharing about two new incentive opportunities for newly built homes: net zero and energy smart home.
During this training you will learn:

How to overcome design constraints that come with electric vehicles combined with solar and storage, anticipating needs for space in the garage and on the electrical panel.
The recommended installation practices and options for storage and charger systems, and how they integrate into other decisions for energy efficient and high-performance homes.

Oregon home builder roundtable: Chasing opportunities in energy code
2021-04-14 09:00 - 22:30 | OR
Energy Trust of Oregon’s first of two builder webinars, Oregon home builder roundtable: Chasing opportunities in energy code, will take place on April 14, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This webinar takes a deep dive into 2021 Oregon Residential Specialty Code requirements, focusing on the following:

Bringing ducts inside
Bringing the air handler inside the thermal boundary
Balanced ventilation options

The first hour of the presentation will be content, followed by thirty minutes dedicated for questions. Register for the webinar today.

Options for Balanced Ventilation & Tighter Envelopes Webinar
2021-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
We’ve all heard that we need to “Build Tight and Ventilate Right,” but do we have the approaches that we need that are cost competitive, bring sales opportunities, and are beneficial to resiliency, comfort, and IEQ? In this webinar, we’ll briefly cover why it’s important to use balanced ventilation in tighter homes, but we will then move on to the most common strategies for getting each component right. This includes strategies for achieving tighter buildings and then a review of the seven most common balanced ventilation strategies with some tips and tricks along the way to make it work. Join Dan Wildenhaus, Technical Advisor and Industry Liaison for BetterBuiltNW on this journey to getting homes dialed in for our codes, certification programs, and most importantly our homebuyers’ future experience.
Hosted by Energy and Environment Building Alliance
EPS New Construction

Options for Advanced Walls Webinar
2021-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
We’ve all heard that we need to “Build Tight and Ventilate Right,” but do we have the approaches that we need that are cost competitive, bring sales opportunities, and are beneficial to resiliency, comfort, and IEQ? In this webinar, we’ll briefly cover why it’s important to use balanced ventilation in tighter homes, but we will then move on to the most common strategies for getting each component right. This includes strategies for achieving tighter buildings and then a review of the seven most common balanced ventilation strategies with some tips and tricks along the way to make it work. Join Dan Wildenhaus, Technical Advisor and Industry Liaison for BetterBuiltNW on this journey to getting homes dialed in for our codes, certification programs, and most importantly our homebuyers’ future experience.
Hosted by Energy and Environment Building Alliance.

Northwest Green Building Slam+Summit
2021-10-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Forum
Energy Trust is sponsoring the upcoming Northwest Green Building Slam+Summit. As a part of the sponsorship agreement, the EPS New Construction offering will briefly speak and introduce the EPS New Construction to attendees.

Webinar: Planning for Electric Vehicles in New Homes
2021-12-14 08:00 - 09:00 | Webinar
Between the passing of Oregon House Bill 2165 for alternative fuel transportation and establishing the new Oregon Electrical Vehicles Roadmap, support for electric vehicles in Oregon is on the rise. Energy Trust of Oregon is making it easier for builders to plan for electric vehicles in new homes. This webinar will share best practices to design for future electric vehicle charging equipment in new homes and how take advantage of incentives from Energy Trust and utilities.

Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation – Part 1
2022-01-19 09:00 - 10:00 | Webinar
Participating in this webinar is one of the requirements for joining the Home Retrofit Trade Ally Network. In addition to this webinar, contractors wishing to join the Home Retrofit Trade Ally Network must complete these additional requirements:
1) Submit the appropriate paperwork including
a) Sending the Certificate of Liability Insurance Fax Request Form to your insurance carrier
b) Complete the Form 1171A – Trade Ally Enrollment Application
c) Complete the Form 371A – Home Retrofit Trade Ally Addendum
2) Participate in the Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Webinar. This webinar takes place the day after this Home Retrofit Trade Ally Orientation, at 9 a.m. and you must register separately.
Cost: free

Home Retrofit Specifications Manual Orientation – Part 2
2022-01-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
This technical training provides a detailed overview of the Home Retrofit Specifications Manual. The manual is revised and published once a year and articulates Energy Trust of Oregon’s requirements for measure installations in detached single-family houses. This webinar will explain how projects are reviewed by the program through Quality Assurance visits, how to avoid common causes of corrective actions, and other tips for ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the specifications.
This webinar is 2 hours long. Attendance is a prerequisite to enrolling in the trade ally network but all contractors performing work for Energy Trust customers are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Cost: Free

How Strategic Energy Management Can Help Your Building Thrive
2024-04-17 00:00 - 13:00 | OR
Join us to learn about Energy Trust of Oregon’s Strategic Energy Management (SEM) offering. Strategic Energy Management provides the tools and education to help organizations optimize building equipment and systems, reduce energy use and operating costs, improve comfort and safety, and allow the organization to operate more sustainably.
Register Now
In this webinar, SEM energy coaches will provide:

An overview of SEM
Benefits of participating in SEM
Details about cash incentives you can earn through the program
Tools and resources that Energy Trust provides to participants
Information about how to enroll
An opportunity to ask questions about SEM

2024 BuildRight Conference
2024-04-18 07:30 - 2024-04-19 17:00 | OR
For over 10 years, BuildRight has brought together builders and industry professionals to discuss advancements in energy-efficient technologies, building practices, and workforce development in residential new construction and remodeling. This year’s BuildRight conference theme is “Comfortable Buildings: Getting Them Right!”
Attendees can expect conference sessions to cover:

Energy-efficiency technologies and practices: HVAC, air sealing, EPS, zero energy ready and more
Business practices related to HR, risk management, and accounting
Construction contracts and employment law
Building code updates
Smart home technology: comfort, quality, security, and enjoyment
Tax credits and utility cash incentives

BuildRight will also feature two keynote speakers this year:

Allison Bailes, founder of Energy Vanguard and author of the bestselling book A House Needs to Breathe…Or Does It?,
Mark LaLiberte, co-founder and president of Construction Instruction.

EPS New Homes Solar + Storage Webinar
2025-04-03 08:00 - 09:00 | Zoom
Illuminate new possibilities with Energy Trust New Homes solar + storage incentives!
Energy Trust is offering new solar + storage incentives to Oregon residential new construction builders. This webinar hosted by EPSTM New Construction highlights:

Solar + storage incentives available to builders
How to qualify for these offerings

Register to find out how you can receive solar + storage incentives for your next project.

2025 BuildRight Conference
2025-04-30, 2025-05-01 | The REDD on Salmon the Central Eastside Industrial District Portland, OR 97214, The REDD on Salmon the Central Eastside Industrial District, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Join the Home Builders Association of Greater Portland for the 2025 Build Right Conference in Portland, OR. The conference brings together builders, designers and industry professionals from the Pacific Northwest to discuss energy efficiency best practices, advancements and workforce development in residential new construction.
Attendees will get the opportunity to hear from industry experts, network, and receive RESNET and CCB credits for attending. Register before March 31 to secure early bird pricing.

Solo Training Webinar
2025-05-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Webinar
Energy Trust is pleased to announce Solo has been approved as a solar resource tool for establishing incentive eligibility for Energy Trust of Oregon’s Solar + Storage program. Our incentive processing team will now accept solar resource reports from Solo with incentive applications.
Join us for a training with Solo representatives on how to use their solar resource tool.

Allies for Efficiency webinar: Literary Arts Headquarters
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:30 | Webinar
Join Energy Trust of Oregon on Jan. 21 for a live Allies for Efficiency webinar highlighting the new headquarters for the Portland nonprofit Literary Arts. Located in a historical 1904 building on Southeast Grand Avenue, the renovation transformed a long-vacant, 14,000-square-foot structure into a vibrant cultural hub, advancing Literary Arts’ mission of engaging readers, supporting writers and building community through storytelling. The center is now one of the largest physical spaces in the nation devoted to literature and storytelling.
Learn how the project team worked to preserve the beauty of the original wood floors, exposed timber and extensive brickwork while integrating modern building systems that improve performance and comfort that will serve Portland’s literary community well into the future.
Hear the project team discuss how they:

Preserved historical architectural elements while reinforcing the structure with full seismic upgrades, updated fireproofing and modern safety systems
Installed rooftop solar panels, which provide a portion of the building’s energy use
Integrated high-performance features, including all-electric building systems
Designed flexible, multipurpose spaces to host readings, classes, podcasts, workshops and live events

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how this thoughtful renovation connects community, history and sustainability in one project. Whether you’re designing cultural programming, historic preservation or high-performance energy standards, this case study is for you!
When:
Wednesday, Jan. 21
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Where:
Webinar presentation through GoTo Webinar.
Webinar login information provided at event registration.
CEUs available: 1.5 AIA HSW credits, pending approval.
Presenters:

Hazel Valdez, managing director, Literary Arts
Amy Donohue, principal, Bora Architecture & Interiors
Corey Squire, associate principal, Bora Architecture & Interiors
