Free Home Planning Seminar - NH

Green Architect Jeremy Bonin, principal architect of Bonin Architects & Associates, will be presenting the educational workshop “Green Home Design” at a FREE Home Planning Seminar at the Best Western Executive Inn & Conference Center, Manchester, NH on Saturday, November 15, 2008 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.

If you are considering building an energy efficient home, you won’t want to miss this FREE seminar! Jeremy is a LEED Accredited Professional with a special interest in sustainable design and energy efficiency. Whether you just want to save on heating costs or want to go completely off the grid, Jeremy will give you the expert advice you need to make informed decisions on energy efficient products including insulated concrete form foundation systems (ICF’s) and structural insulated panels (SIP panels).

Jeremy will help you create a design program based on your family size, lifestyle, and budget, discuss sustainability and energy efficiency in green homes, the pros and cons of being your own general contractor, and present information on green building materials, including designing a home with SIP panels.

Aaron Caswell of Riverbend Timber Framing will explain timber frame construction and how it fits in with the green building industry, and offer SIP panel technical information and describe the timber frame and SIP panel construction process.

Other seminar topics include:
Solar Energy: Popular technology offered in active solar energy systems and photovoltaics

Financing: Options for financing your green home or energy efficient timber frame home

The seminar is free with registration! Register by calling us at 603-504-6009 or by completing the registration form on our website. Also visit our Upcoming Events page for more information, including the Itinerary and directions.