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Join us live or virtually as we tour the home named Burh Becc at Beacon Springs.  Burh Becc, meaning, in Old English, a dwelling by a creek. The home has been designed as a “living building” and is registered to pursue the Living Building Challenge standards of the International Living Future Institute. It is also a registered LEED project, aiming for Platinum certification. During the course, we will be highlighting the main features that make this home sustainable in regards net zero energy design, water conservation, better materials, health, beauty and more.

Amanda Webb Nichols RA, NCARB, CDT, LEED-AP BD+C Senior Project Administrator of Catalyst Partners who served as the Living Building Challenge Ambassador and LBC project team facilitator/coordinator, will be leading the presentation with the Burh Becc integrated project delivery team. Amanda Webb Nichols is an architectural professional with more than 15 years of experience in architecture, interior design and construction. Amanda believes that sustainable building is more than a buzzword and a series of data points to check off. As a registered architect, she has built her career around building practices that save energy and preserve the environment. Her interest extends far beyond architecture.


Catalyst Partners
Catalyst Partners is a multi-dimensional consortium of knowledge leaders committed to high performance and restorative design protocols for buildings, interiors, and products. Our environmentally focused network of design, engineering, scientific, business and marketing professionals helps our clients establish benchmarks and achieve their goals related to building and product performance optimization, environmental and social responsibility, and third-party certification. We are working on projects that are at the forefront of the green building and product development movement, and we address each client’s unique needs by matching them with a carefully selected team of environmental experts.
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Amanda Webb Nichols
Speakers: Amanda Webb Nichols, Michael Klement AIA, Bob Burnside, Alex Babycz, John Wakeman, Jane Hughes, Wayne Appleyard, Rob Derksen

Date/Time: February 22 / 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm

Cost: Absolutely Free

Location:  3200 Tessmer Road, Ann Arbor MI 48104

Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/burh-becc-at-beacon-springs-registered-living-building-home-live-virtual-ce-tour-tickets-31784634698

Phone: 888-LEED-APH ext 1
 
Email: brett.little@greenhomeinstitute.org
 
Links: www.beaconsprings.org


Event Sponsor

Green Home Institute
Green Home Institute is a resource dedicated to helping people understand the options available for designing, building and occupying structures that offer environmentally friendly alternatives, energy efficient products and improved indoor air quality.  GHI is dedicated to helping people understand the options available for designing, building and occupying structures that offer environmentally friendly alternatives, energy efficient products and improved indoor air quality.

GHI is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a mission of providing sustainable building education to the general public and building industry.  Due to the need and the emerging interest of green practices, LEED, and sustainability GHI has grown and now serves communities throughout the United States. We are the premiere LEED for Homes Service Provider in the Midwest.

Corporate Sponsor

Big George's Home Appliance Mart

Big George's Home Appliance Mart has been a family owned, local business in Ann Arbor since 1959.  We provide our customers with a wide selection of affordable and premium home appliances,  home automation and television, fireplace and  mattress products. Our purpose is to exceed expectations through personable service with a courteous and efficient delivery team that is timely with minimal disruption to your time and schedule. We are proud of our repeat and referred customer relationships.  We pride ourselves on earning an Energy Star Dealer of the Year  Award for the 4th straight year by presenting the benefits of energy efficient appliances. Our building features a green roof that reduces heating/cooling costs, limits storm water run-off, and creates a usable space to celebrate the green movement.

Phone: 734-669-9500
www.big-georges.com

Supporting Sponsors

The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor (BRAG Ann Arbor), established in 1956, represents more than 300 members and is committed to high standards for the housing industry. Through networking opportunities, education, marketing, activism, and events, we connect businesses and the public in effort to improve our community.
Remodeling your home, your personal space, is one of the most important decisions you will make. There is so much to consider when starting on a Remodeling project. A NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) Certified Remodeler gives you peace of mind that you are working with a licensed, insured, and experienced Remodeler who can help you create just the space you want to make your home your sanctuary.