Green Corridor Tour Developer John Jacobson will discuss the state of energy efficient building development using 28 Wolcott as his case study. Originally a jewelry factory, Jacobson transformed the space into Providence’s premier high performance building in 2008 without local tax breaks or incentives. Afterward, participants will visit The Steel Yard, a cornerstone of Providence’s art community. This revitalized industrial site, spanning over 3.5 acres of studio, exhibition and welding space, recently finished a landscaping project in which it cleaned up contaminated soil on a portion of its site. The result is a beautiful and inspiring public event space that showcases Providence’s industrial past while ushering in a future of creativity. Come experience how these two repurposed industrial sites may just point to the way to creating a sustainable built environment. John Jacobson, JTJ Investments Drake Patten, The Steel Yard Friday, 10:00am - 12:00pm Departs from RISD Museum Lobby – RISD
Crafting Effective Sustainability Plans Herman Miller will facilitate a strategic planning session on creating and improving sustainability plans for businesses and non-profits. Their “Perfect Vision” plan will be used as a case study. Attendees are recommended to bring outlines of their own sustainability plans for discussion. Diane Bunse, Herman Miller Friday, 10:00am - 12:00pm Metcalf Refectory C - RISD
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