Sustainable DOE - Yesterday marked a huge milestone for Sustainable UH
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Vance Arakaki
Oct 9, 2009, 3:29:50 AM10/9/09
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Hi all,
We got some crazy news to share! Major magic went down yesterday as our team taught sustainable construction 101 to the DOE's Construction Academy Faculty (Public High School & HCC Trade School Teachers). Not only has this course marked the beginning of a huge momentum of sustainable curriculum in public schools, but it was taught to a bunch of amazing teachers. The teachers today totally got it, no one fell asleep :| , and it was super fun with lots of jokers. They gave us great feedback, lots of support, shared the excitement about this growing movement, and engaged in thrilling conversations.
One school is even going to start an eco club after today's presentation. They felt like they can't just teach it in classes, they want share our sustainability concepts to everyone interested in making a difference in the world, being a part of something with humungous impact, learn a whole lot, and have an amazing resume experience for college.
Aloha,
Vance
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Vance Arakaki, LEED AP
Sustainability Consultant
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Sustainable Saunders
http://sustainablesaunders.hawaii.edu
vara...@hawaii.edu
Sustainability Events Calendar - http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=helpusbridge%40gmail.com&ctz=Pacific/Honolulu
It might be called green building now, but it's just the right way to build.
We got some crazy news to share! Major magic went down yesterday as our team taught sustainable construction 101 to the DOE's Construction Academy Faculty (Public High School & HCC Trade School Teachers). Not only has this course marked the beginning of a huge momentum of sustainable curriculum in public schools, but it was taught to a bunch of amazing teachers. The teachers today totally got it, no one fell asleep :| , and it was super fun with lots of jokers. They gave us great feedback, lots of support, shared the excitement about this growing movement, and engaged in thrilling conversations.
One school is even going to start an eco club after today's presentation. They felt like they can't just teach it in classes, they want share our sustainability concepts to everyone interested in making a difference in the world, being a part of something with humungous impact, learn a whole lot, and have an amazing resume experience for college.
Aloha,
Vance
--
Vance Arakaki, LEED AP
Sustainability Consultant
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Sustainable Saunders
http://sustainablesaunders.hawaii.edu
vara...@hawaii.edu
Sustainability Events Calendar - http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=helpusbridge%40gmail.com&ctz=Pacific/Honolulu
It might be called green building now, but it's just the right way to build.
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