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Free Deconstruction Training for Contractors

February 23, 2011 :: Posted by - Jason :: Category - Education and Events

Delta Institute is partnering with local deconstruction professionals to offer deconstruction training for contractors. In this two-week session, learn the basic deconstruction techniques on a residential structure and expand your career opportunities in the emerging deconstruction industry. Five sessions will be available between March and May. For more information or to apply, click here.

Building Deconstruction Workshop – Fri June 18

June 11, 2010 :: Posted by - Jason :: Category - Education and Events

Many LEED for Homes projects use deconstruction. Come to an affordable ($25.00!) full-day workshop that will examine new business and employment opportunities springing up in Northern Illinois and nationally connected with the growing movement toward deconstruction and reuse of building materials.

Building Community Assets through Deconstruction and Material Reuse
9AM – 3 PM on Friday, June 18th, 2010
University Center of Lake County, Grayslake Campus Read more » »

Earth Day Tour: Ravenswood Single Family Home

April 07, 2010 :: Posted by - Jason :: Category - Single-Family Projects
Tour a green home in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood on Earth Day!  This LEED single-family home is attempting to obtain 93 points for a LEED Gold rating and features some interesting and unique features.
Paulina Ave - Ravenswood LEED HomeEarth Day 2010 – LEED for Homes project tour