EVENT MAP & SCHEDULE: what’s going on – and where
2010 MAP
Historic Green will be all over the map during this special 10 day event: work sites, area tours, historic homes and other points of interest – plus our event headquarters at the Lower 9th Ward Village, 1001 Charbonnet, in Holy Cross. For more details, take a look at our handy Google Map.View Historic Green 2010 in a larger map
2010 Calendar Historic home rehabs, new rain gardens and restored playgrounds – you name it – we have a full schedule planned for you at 2010 Historic Green in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward, March 10th to 20th. A downloadable calendar of our education events is below and will fill you in on the various opportunities, demonstration sites, lectures and other event venues.
NOTE: Daylight Savings Time begins on the 14th, so events in the second week of the google calendar currently appear an hour off, but will be correct once DST begins.
2010 Events
Orientation: John Williams
Date: 03/09, 03/12, 03/15, 03/17, 03/19
Time: 9:15a-10:45a
Location: The Village
General Safety Training: Matt Carrell
Date: 03/09, 03/12, 03/15, 03/17, 03/19
Time: 10:45a-11:30a
Location: The Village
Lead Safety Training: Bill Robinson
Date: 03/09 & 03/15
Time: 12:20p-2:00p
Location: The Village
Weatherization of Historic Homes: Bill Robinson
This session will cover approaches to optimize energy efficiency in historic homes without dramatically changing the essence of the historic building. The session will cover the basic components and methods of improving energy efficiency, as well as architectural features, opportunities and road blocks specifically found in historic houses. Window modifications, insulation options and the purpose of energy audits will be covered at a local site in the Holy Cross neighborhood.
Date: 03/09
Time: 4p-5p CT
Location: Project Site TBA
Keynote speaker Rick Fedrizzi: “Green from the Ground Up: How putting people first changes what we do next.”
Date: 03/10
Time: 5:30p-7:00p
Location: All Souls Church, 5500 St. Claude Ave, Lower Ninth Ward
Lower Ninth Ward Tours: Smitty
Date: 03/11, 03/13, 03/16, 03/18
Time: 4:30p-6:30p
Location: Begins at The Village
Historic Reconstruction Evaluation: John Hanson
This session will introduce strategies for evaluation of historic properties slated for reconstruction. Site evaluation methods, material evaluation, and hands on historic research methods will be covered. Restoration construction methods and carpentry techniques will be covered on site. Specific topics will be based on the site and state of reconstruction.
Date: 03/12
Time: 4:30p-5:30p
Location: Project Site TBA
Sustainable Building from a Contractor’s View: Ryan Haugaard
This session will cover green building techniques that are specific to the contractor’s trade. The development of the design and the interaction between contractor and architect will be discussed. A tour of site under construction will be the backdrop to discuss issues that are unique to a sustainable design and the contractor’s role in the process. Site evaluation, materials reuse, recycling materials and use of historic elements in the construction process will be covered. Specific topics will be based on the site and state of reconstruction.
Date: 03/13
Time: 4:30p-5:30p
Location: Project Site TBA
From the Boots of the Builder: Bill Hole
This session will introduce historic preservation reconstruction methods from the view of the preservation tradesman. Recreating and repairing windows and siding; understanding and identifying regional and historically relevant materials; preserving architectural details to be used after reconstruction will be covered. Specific topics will be based on the site and state of reconstruction.
Date: 03/16
Time: 4:30p-5:30p
Location: Project Site TBA
5200 Dauphine- Cultural Heritage, Longevity and Sustainability: Ryan Evans, Jeremy Knoll and Wayne Troyer
This session will explain the project design objectives at 5200 Dauphine, especially cultural heritage, longevity and sustainability in the design of new construction. The Preservation Resource Center and Holy Cross Neighborhood Association will introduce the project, explaining the purpose and intended use. Wayne Troyer, Jeremy Knoll and Ryan Evans will give an overview on the philosophical objectives for the project and talk about the design of the building. Q&A to follow.
Date: 03/17
Time: 4:00p-5:00p
Location: 5200 Dauphine
Rain Gardens and Sustainable Storm Water Management Options for the Home Owner: Jennifer Gunby
This session will cover the purpose and construction of rain gardens as part of a sustainable stormwater management plan. Rain gardens are shallow depressions planted with native vegetation that reduce stormwater runoff and filters pollutants before runoff enters local waterways. The session will cover local vegetation used, construction, and other green storm water management options. Specific topics will be based on the site and state of reconstruction.
Date: 03/18
Time: 4:30p-5:30p
Location: Project Site TBA.