The road to Artist Point (the final section of SR 542) and Highway 20 (starting at Ross Dam Trailhead) are both closed for the season.
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November 21, 2024

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Sustainable Connections Brings the Green Building Slam to the Wild Buffalo

Sustainable Connections is announcing the return of the Green Building Slam, an event that brings together green building enthusiasts from across the Pacific Northwest. Tickets are now on sale for this event, held on December 13th at 5:30 at the Wild Buffalo. 

Date: December 13, 2024, 5:30-9PM 

Location: Wild Buffalo, Bellingham 

More information: https://sustainableconnections.org/events/green-building-slam/  

What to Expect: 

Dynamic Speaker Lineup: Each presenter will each have just ten minutes and ten slides to showcase their green building projects, covering topics that range from solar energy to decarbonization for tribal communities. Speakers will present on topics ranging from affordable green housing to hempcrete structures, and a special presentation on thermal networks by State Representative Alex Ramel. See the event website for a full lineup of speakers. 

Networking & Dinner: All tickets include a dinner from Bry’s Filipino Cuisine and the chance to network with builders, architects, energy experts, real estate professionals, and green building advocates from all backgrounds. 

Green Industry Project Highlights: Throughout the evening, videos will showcase local green building and clean energy companies’ projects. This offers a behind-the-scenes look at cutting-edge projects and sustainable solutions shaping the future of our communities

This event welcomes everyone in the community—from seasoned professionals in the green building industry or to students just beginning to explore sustainable practices. The Green Building Slam offers inspiration and education on how to decarbonize our built environment and how to create a more sustainable future for all.  

Tickets are on sale now, with reduced pricing for students and Sustainable Connections members. Please reach out to the organization for specific discount codes. 

The event is supported by sponsors, including Lautenbach RecyclingPuget Sound Energy, and Corix 

The Energy and Green Building Program creates a healthy built environment for people and the planet. We are working to facilitate a local economy powered by the efficient use of clean, renewable, and secure energy and buildings that live lightly on, or are even restorative to, our environment.  


Photo: A presenter at the 2023 Green Building Slam. Photo Credit: Calvin Shillington

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