Green Homes in the Riviera Maya, a three day workshop, will be November 6-8, 2008, in Akumal, Mexico, or in the vicinity of Akumal. Depending on final arrangements, the workshop could he held Playa del Carmen or Tulum.
Tenatively, the schedule looks like this:
November 6 - Green building and remodeling techniques and tools, including water and waste management
Sherrie Gruder, Sustainable Design Specialist, LEED Accredited Professional
November 7 - Using the sun to make electricity and hot water
Participants in this workshop will learn the basics of photovoltaic systems. They will learn to define PV, understand how PV works, identify the four PV system types, describe and identify components, understand the best application and limitations of each system type, define the solar window, understand energy efficiency and load estimates, identify PV mounting types and understand the basics of site assessment tools.
November 8 - Using wind to generate electricity
This workshop is for people who have an interest in residential size wind systems for their home or business. This course will inform participants as to what wind energy is, how it works and what it can do for you. Topics will include: wind resources, basic system components, system types, turbine types, applications, and tower types.
November 8 - Installation tours
The workshops will end with a tour of wind and solar installations in homes and businesses in the Akumal area.
MARK YOUR CALENDERS!
A workshop participant will be able to register for one, two, or all three days, depending on the partipant's interests.
Watch for more details on the workshops and registration in the next few weeks.
For more information, contact Ed Blume or visit his blog |
