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Adobe Alliance Seeks Intern 6/07 |
Planet Drum Foundation is seeking volunteers for its Ecological City projects |
My husband and I live on Molokai, Hawaii. We have a cob house about half finished, and we need help. We will provide a room, meals, education on hydroponics, hands on experience with cob, snorkel gear and a surfboard for any hard working individual interested in a Hawaiian homestead experience. If you know anyone interested please let me know. Mahalo |
Position: Construction Project Manager, Part-time Temporary Rate/Salary Start: $20+/hour Basic Function and Responsibilities: Over-all management of a summer Essential Job Functions: Construction Project Manager will manage the Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have construction experience, ability to read My friends and I live in an intentional community at Denison University (Granville, Ohio) |
Blue Rock Station Green Living Center is Ohio's premier site for sustainable living. Since 1996 thousands of people have made the trip up Virginia Ridge near Philo OH to learn how to change the world while having fun. Each summer Annie and Jay Warmke, the owners and operators of Blue Rock Station transform their little corner of the world into a global center of green living. They do all of this by holding workshops and events that focus on fun interesting and easy ways to make green living a part of everyone's life. From the end of May through September anyone who can travel has the opportunity to spend magical time at Blue Rock Station. The Station has become a magnet for the best and brightest from around the region and the world, who want to get together to exchange ideas, network, and recharge their intellectual and emotional batteries. Annie and Jay share their knowledge about techniques they've used to build green buildings, and they work hard to create opportunities for learning, networking and relaxing. In 2007 they are opening up Blue Rock Station for interns. During the months of May, June, July and August two lucky interns will be selected to live and work with Annie and Jay. Internships are available for 30 days at a stretch or for the entire period. Work experience will include: Learning sustainable building techniques: rammed earth tire wall construction, straw bale building construction, mud plastering and basic carpentry. Natural gardening: planting, growing, harvesting and preserving vegetables and fruits in a natural setting (no pesticides and great emphasis on attracting bugs and birds for natural order in the garden). Leadership and teaching: hands-on opportunities to develop workshops, lead tours and learn the day-to-day business of micro-tourism. A small stipend plus room and board are available. Selection will be decided by April 15, 2007 and the deadline for submission is April 1, 2007. For more information telephone (740) 674-4300 or write to annieATbluerockstation.com. |
WabiSabi (a nonprofit organization in Moab, Utah) has an AmeriCorp Service Position opening for a Recycled Building Materials and Special Projects Coordinator.
This service position’s duties will include: - Recycled Building Materials - Promote recycling with an emphasis on Building Materials - Recruit volunteers from the community who will gather used building - Organize, maintain, and sort donated building materials - Train and work with volunteers to assist in cleaning and maintaining donations Special Projects This service position is for 900 hours. Hours must be completed by 12/31/07. Approximately 22 hours a week. Must be available on weekends. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Valid drivers licensee and good driving history a must. Living Stipend of $6750 and Education Stipend of $2362. For more information call (435) 259-3313 or jeffATwabisabimoab.org |
| To whom it may concern; Three friends and I are in the midst of embarking on an exciting project in Costa Rica. This will be a low-impact, sustainable community in the hills overlooking the Pacific ocean on the Nicoya Peninsula. We are looking to work with an architect or design team that has experience in that part of the world and can help us properly design a community area, and individual villas using on site materials such as clay, stone, wood, and bamboo. We would need to meet on site, and whomever we work with would need to be able to access the site as construction takes place. If you or anyone you know can help us on this project, it would be greatly appreciated. To see more about the property, go to: www.FincaLasBrisas.org Many thanks - Al Benner alATbennersgardens.com 10/06 |
| I have a fair amount of clay roof tiles I am looking to sell. I am in New York State. 1.5-2 hours north from NYC. Please contact me by e-mail or feel free to call me at (845) 298-2127. Tina Tsinias etgcATmsn.com 5/07 |
| I recently was enrolled in a course at Cal Earth in Hesperia, Ca., and purchased al the building materials, books, and floor plans to build a small earthbag house. Unfortunately I am not going to be able to complete my project, but I am looking to sell materials to any interested party. Please email me and let me know if you know anybody. Thankyou, Brenda e-mail: brendaATbrendabeardsley.com 4/07 |
| I am the owner of Ochres & Oxides and I am liquidating my pigment inventory do to the loss of my warehouse space. I am selling all of my inventory and offering it at near cost prices. I would be happy to send a price sheet and will be filling orders on a first come – first serve –prepayment/COD basis. Please feel free to email me or call me at 360.466.1203 if you are interested. Prices do not including shipping to your location. I have been importing natural pigments from France for the last five years and selling it to environmental building supply stores. I now need to sell this business asap. It is a small but profitable business that can stay as either a life-style business or could be grown to reach more customers. Thank you. Charlotte Underwood |
| I supply tightly packed straw bales for building in the Spokane and/or Idaho area...will haul where needed...have a storage area with dry straw...will haul a long ways, depending on the cost. Number is 1-509-523- 5610...or reach me at Strawman523ATaol.com...David Kernkamp. 9/06 |
www.ListedGreen.com lists green properties for sale. |
| Because of the ever increasing stress on our environment, several segments of the national TV series "LIVING IN STYLE” will focus on and feature “Earth Friendly” companies and their environmentally conscious products, services and initiatives. Companies that are targeting retail consumers, commercial, industrial, and business to business are all being highlighjteds on this show. We will select ONLY those companies and their products that qualify to be part of our “Earth Friendly Green” segment for our 2nd quarter 2008 episode. Companies who demonstrate their concern for the environment by producing products that are sensitive to global environmental issues will be showcased. Every product or company featured will be category exclusive, so NO competing products will presented or discussed. Please contact me in order to discuss a fit for the show: 1/08 |
| We produce a US television show called MEGA MOVES for the National Geographic and Discovery channels. In our show we have a number of structures or vehicles being moved intact from one location to another. We capture this on film and all the drama that happens en route. We're currently looking for buildings being moved in the next month or two to feature in our 3rd season. We need to be able to capture the start of the move, the route itself and the setting down of the property. No matter how big or small or new or old, we'd be very interested to hear from you. If you know of anything in the pipeline feel free to get in contact.
Lee Reading 12/07 |
| We at The Empowerment Channel want to invite you to join us in our latest adventures! The Extreme Green Challenge YouTube Video Contest. What are YOU doing to save the planet? Win $1,000 for the grand prize winner of the best video describing your personal commitment to heal the earth! Submit Nov-Dec, Vote Jan, Results Feb. The winner will be chosen 50% judges and 50% most views/best rated on Youtube. more How do I enter?
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The GREEN revolution has begun. Every day, more and more homeowners are going GREEN. Are you? Coming to you from the producers of FLIP THAT HOUSE, each episode of GREEN THAT HOUSE will be a fun, fast half hour that documents the entire GREENING process for one house. Do you live in southern California? Are you planning to “GREEN” a house in the next few months? We are looking for fun and energetic people. Couples, single men/women, roommates, best friends, and families are all encouraged to apply. Your willingness to share your experience of GREENING can help and inspire many others to do the same. For additional questions about the show, email us at: |
The National Park Service is currently in production on a new film for Homestead National Monument of America, This film will be a 20 minute exploration into the history and legacy of the 1862 Homestead Act and what the “homestead” has become in our society. We are seeking your help. We are putting out a call for all interested parties to document their “homestead” on video and send it to the NPS to be part of this exciting new project. Whether your Homestead is a farm, a lot in a development or a roof top, we want to see and hear about you connection to the place that you call a Homestead. All entries are due by November 1. Tapes must me no longer than 20 min; any video format will be accepted.Videos must include a guided tour of the homestead and on-camera Interview with thoughts or musings to these questions: • How did you come to your “homestead”? Please send entries to: National Park Service If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email the associate producer, Andrea Bloom, at andrea.bloomATgmail.com. * By sending in your video it is understood that you grant unlimited rights in perpetuity to the National Park Service for use of the images and sound that is submitted. 9/07 |
Seeking Backyard Green Inventors! "Trippin' The Green Fantastic" US television network seeking grassroots green inventors for new television series. Do you take it upon yourself to create your own ingenious solutions to environmental conundrums? We're looking to feature inventions and inventors from all walks of life that will inspire a greener globe! A brief description of your savvy invention along with why your project is deserving of national attention should be included! Contact: Lisa Kim, Researcher, PeacePoint Entertainment Group 78 Berkeley Street, Toronto , Ontario, CANADA M5A 2W7 O 416-365-7734; F 416-365-7739 EMAIL: lisaATpeacepoint.tv 7/07 |
MSN Video Green Theatre Contest
What steps do you take at home to prevent global warming? Record a short video and tell us for a chance to win a trip to one of the biggest music events of the year! To enter, go to www.msnvideogreentheatre.com and upload a 1 to 2 minute video showing us how you help protect the environment. The judges are a panel of celebrities, including Woody Harrelson and Daryl Hannah! The winner gets an all-expenses-paid trip to a Live Earth Concert for a Climate in Crisis. Show us how you live green. 6/07 |
The Science Channel wants you and your green inventions!
Are you a grassroots green inventor who wants to be featured on a new national television series? Do you take it upon yourself to create your own ingenious solutions to environmental conundrums? We’re looking to feature inventions and inventors from all walks of life that will inspire a greener globe! Send us a brief description of you, your savvy invention, what inspired it and why you feel it is deserving of national attention. Photos of you and your invention would be helpful but aren’t necessary. Please send submissions to: greeninventorsATpeacepoint.tv 6/07 |
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I'm a producer with HGTV. We're launching a new series about architectually stunning homes built on a budget. The heart of the series is crawling into the creative minds of architects and homeowners to find out how they created such an amazing home at a low cost. We're looking for homeowners who aren't afraid to dumpster dive to find recycled windows or maybe they salvaged cool countertops from a condemned school...things like that. Can you help us find these types of homes/homeowners. Michelle McDonald: mmcdonaldAThighnoonentertainment.com |
Small Space, BIG STYLE is looking for homes! NOTE: This is NOT a make-over show. All spaces must be small, stylish, and completed. |
| I am a Casting Director for Fox's family show Trading Spouses. I was checking out your website and thought maybe you could aide me in my search. We are now casting our exciting 4th season, and seeking families that live off the grid. This reality show highlights various cultures and lifestyles of families across America. It is required that each family consist of at least one child between 6-18 years of age and have two parents within the home. At the end of our 7 day shoot, each family gets to spend $50,000. If this is an experience you might be interested in or know a family that would be great for our show, please contact me. If you have any questions regarding the nature of our show please call me or check out our website www.fox.com and click on the Trading Spouses icon. We have a deadline approaching, and I would love to extend this opportunity to as many families as possible. Thank you so much and I hope to hear from you soon! Warmest Regards, Rebecca Reczek Casting Department Office: 323-802-0413 Cell: 818-321-4756 3/06 |
Green Building Exchange Launches First Ever Commercial Radio Broadcast on Sustainable Building Green Building Exchange (greenbuildingexchange.com) is pleased to announce that beginning February 17th, 2007, it will offer a new radio show focusing on the burgeoning green building industry. The show, titled “The Green Seed Radio Hour”, will be broadcasting every Saturday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, on radio station KQKE 960 AM (“The Quake”). The show will be simulcast online at quakeradio.com during the time of original broadcast and available for download at a later date at greenbuildingexchange.com. The show will feature interviews with prominent people in the green building industry along with current news events relating to environmentally sustainable building practices. “The Green Seed” offers a round-table show where everyone from homeowners to business professionals can learn and share information, insights, and the latest news and discoveries in green building and living. Mike Schaeffer, President of Green Building Exchange, commented: “We are tremendously excited to be offering this radio program. Green Building Exchange is in a unique position to produce this program because we are constantly in communication with hundreds of green building leaders and professionals. The green building movement needs a forum for the public to learn more about green building products and services, as well as an information channel for green building professionals. We encourage our listeners to give us suggestions and feedback so that we can continually improve the program.” Green building vendors, professionals, and educational organizations are encouraged to contact Green Building Exchange for more information or to participate in this radio program. Call Green Building Exchange at (650) 369-4900, or email infoATgreenbuildingexchange.com. |
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DO YOU LONG FOR AN ADVENTUROUS OFF-THE-GRID LIFESTYLE? ARE YOU SELLING UP, LEAVING THE CITY, AND MOVING YOUR FAMILY TO THE WILDERNESS? LEAVING THE DESK JOB TO PURSUE A DREAM OF SURVIVAL IN AN OFF THE GRID REGION OF THE STATES? Ricochet Films are the producers of the successful ABC series Super Nanny. We’re now making a new documentary series for Discovery US, which will follow American families as they set up a new life on a remote homestead. We’re looking for families who are planning to make the move to the wilderness within the next few months, with ambitious plans on self-sufficient living in a remote part of the States - for example, building a cabin, raising animals and living off the grid. We’re really keen to find a professional couple or family making this type of move within the next few months. (posted 11/21/05) If this sounds like you or anyone you know, please call 1- 323 692 3038 or e-mail homesteadATricochet.co.uk - web: www.ricochet.co.uk James Christie-Miller |
| PBS TO AIR NEW TV SERIES, BUILDING GREEN The first of its kind to hit television, Building Green is a new home improvement program that will cover every phase of sustainable construction. Produced by Kevin Contreras and Michael Mattioli, of Special Finish Films, the television series is coming to PBS this spring. It spends its first season following the building of a state-of-the-art straw bale home in Santa Barbara, Calif. Hosted by Contreras, the series explores green building from all angles, sharing information and showing lots of in depth, "how-to" approaches for building greener homes. www.buildinggreentv.com 6/06 |
| Registration recently opened for the third annual PCA “Concrete Thinking for A Sustainable World” international student design competition. In previous years, students have submitted some fantastic sustainable design ideas, including last year’s submission from a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute student Henry Miller. Miller demonstrated how materials usually bound for a landfill could be recycled to create building materials for environmentally friendly structures. New this year, PCA is asking students to choose from the following two options:
·Recycling Center: Design an environmentally responsible Recycling Center focused on reusing today’s materials to preserve tomorrow’s resources. Students are encouraged to include numerous public and non-public zones within their design. ·Building Element: Design a single element of a building that provides a sustainable solution to real-world environmental challenges. Winning students, their faculty sponsors and schools will receive cash prizes and software totaling nearly $50,000. The prize includes a complete package of StructurePoint©, concrete design software, a retail value of $9,745, for each winning school. The design jury will convene in June 2008 to select winning projects and honorable mentions. The deadline to register for the competition is February 8, 2008, and the deadline to submit final entries is June 2008. If you would like to learn more about the competition see www.acsa-arch.org for a complete competition program guide. 12/07 |
I'm writing this email from Switzerland. I recently got very interested in ecological building, such as straw bale and cob. I am equally interested in learning how to hook up solar heaters and solar panels, although I am a non-expert in that field. My idea is to take part in a project for laymen with professional guidance, preferably with free meals, accomodation, and a little pocket money. Many thanks with kind regards, Adrian: collectoratATgmail.com |
We are looking for two or three "interns" who would like to come and live here for a few weeks or a month later this summer and learn about building with light clay. We are not ready to host an official workshop, but are thinking of an informal arrangement. We have a beautiful property, we eat very well, and we have fun while we are working. |
| I would like to do physical labor (I've been a teacher these last almost 2 1/2 decades) with a green slant to it. I'm about to take a year's leave of absence from my school district and I'm interested in hard physical labor while also learning how to help others, perhaps picking up skills to some day help people in the 3rd World. I'm not interested in building for myself (we almost have our beautiful home paid for). I would be interested in doing 30-60 day apprenticeships: unpaid, small pay and pay to do. I'm mostly interested in labor without a steep learning curve (that I can do, I'm 51) in which I can see the fruits of my labor at the end of a day. The work I do doesn't necessarily need to be building. For example, I'm also interested in the delivery of water to rural sources, a big problem I've seen traveling in poorer countries. |
| I am Partha from India. I am an Electrical Engineer and we have a small organisation called APJ Projects where we work on Sustainable Energy projects, Green Energy projects and help Architects and Designers in India to design Green sustainable building. We need architects and Engineers from USA and developed countries to give us a helping hand in terms of guidance and process. Thanks for your effort. Partha 00 91 33 24631813 e-mail: ppmATapjprojects.co.in 11/06 |
| We are looking for an architect or student architect to work with us on projects for economically-deprived countries. To acquaint you with our RUBACON Programme of Sustainable Development, a brief description follows below.
The RUBACON Programme includes a group of seven interrelated projects with the key project - advanced building materials and construction system - at the core. The project is appropriately called "From Shelter to House to Home". RUBACON materials are based on utilisation of locally-available secondary and renewable resources, resulting in a system in hexagonal form that is friendly to the environment (wood-free) and the pocketbook. Please note that the materials are lightweight and gender-sensitive; they may be produced and assembled by women and older children. The construction system is designed for stability, providing extremely high resistance to storm and earthquake. The "RENEW" project for developing Biogas (alternative energy), natural fertilizer and micro-mineral powder from agricultural residues, animal dung and humanure, is one of the major ancillary projects. Other projects making up the programme include: a solar energy water harvesting system for providing people with both hot and cold water, a low-cost solar energy seawater desalination system, a process for utilisation of ceramic waste to produce surface-glazed ceramic tiles It would be a great pleasure for us to work with you to put our technology to work in the building and rebuilding of countries and regions where it is so much needed to improve the condition of the poor and poorly housed. For further details on Arcilla Research and its technology, you are cordially invited to visit our website: www.arcillaresearch.com Paul Rayar |
| I am an experienced earthship builder from the UK looking for a project to become involved in over seas to further my skills and practice in a different climate and enviroment. Alejandre Caballero has been highly recomended to me through friends at NBN but have had no luck finding him, and wondered if you could help me make contact. I would also be delighted in any information you may have for me in up coming projects I may be able to become involved in. Paul. pablowmedownATyahoo.co.uk 1/07 |
| I live in Baltic, Ohio. We have 1000s of used tires to get rid of and I would like to see them put to good use. Anyone can have them for free if they come and get them. My name is John Grove: trsjwgATlive.com 3/08 |
We have a wonderful property on the Central Mountains of Puerto Rico. We want to develop an Ecological Mountain Tropical Resort. My concept is a Nature, Wellness Mountain Resort. I already have the construction permits as an Eco-touristic Project for 50 houses including hotel and wellness centre. It is a 370 acres mountain watershed, has an original forest, cascades, pure water creeks, ponds, wetland, lowland, shade coffee. That is, all the ecosystems to become a showcase for biodiversity in the tropics. It is around other forested areas, just 10 minutes from the Indigenous Ceremonial Centre, and the scenic Tanama River. It is 40 minutes from the internationally famous Observatory of Arecibo and Camuy Caves. The land still is very inexpensive. The property is located just one hour and a half from San Juan, the capital city. I am the owner, a university professor with deep ecological commitment. I also have an experienced and international company of Project Management (CSA Group) supporting the project. We are looking for the right green developer to develop it. I need someone who can structure the whole thing including putting up the money or bringing the investors. This a once in a lifetime oportunity! To see pictures and further information, please look at www.haciendaverde.org Or contact me: Miguel Rico 787 602 7040 luismiAThaciendaverde.org 12/07 |
Designers' Village I would like to introduce myself as a student of Architecture in her final year in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The thesis topic I have chosen is "Designers` village". It is a community of Architects, Environmentalists, Engineers with a love for nature, living and working together in an ecologically sustainable manner. The community will have research centers on alternative building technology, energy efficiency of built forms, reusable building materials and vernacular architecture. There would be labs for the research being done and an area for building prototypes. Workshops would be conducted for contractors and students teaching them about the technical know how of alternative building technology and the importance of vernacular Architecture. Housing for the designers would be provided. There would also be community spaces, gallery or an exhibition space of home recycled materials. The entire community would be designed based on ecological architecture. The community would be funded by the Central government ( I have assumed) for the research alone. Otherwise, the inhabitants go on with their private practices for their livlihood. My site is going to be in the same city I live, viz. Chennai, situated very near to the coast. The reason why I have sited it there is because I want to design based on the site conditions, the microclimate- a place I can visit often. The scale of the project is 40 resident families and a floating population of 50. I should be very grateful for any kind of suggestion or information regarding this possibility. Contact Maya Seshagiri: maya.seshagiriATgmail.com 10/07 |
I am a real estate broker in Maine. Im looking for a company to partner with to build a "green" community in Southern Maine, of about 20 to 25 homes. I think it would be a great opportunity to get some publicity and future business. I have investors that are willing to do this , I just need to get some more detailed info and find a company that would be willing to work with us on this. 7/07 |
I am interested in creating a green community in Taos New Mexico for artists. I have 2 acres on the Paseo in Rancho De Taos and I envision a small community of artists consisting of about 8 live/work buildings and aditional workshops and storage units. Built around a community gargen which utilizes all sources of water available, catch systems and grey water systems. The property is blessed with a beautiful unobstructed western view. The residentual area will be on the back 1 1/2 acre while the front 1/2 acre which is on the main strip through town would consist of commerical stace for a coffee shop/gallery and office space for approiate services. I am working with a very good designer/builder and we plan on building them as affordable as possible without sacrificing quality and building as green as can be done. We hope to create a model of sustainability which includes a sustainable ecconomic community of productive artisians. I am just begining to look for artists, crafters and small home munufacturers interested in becoming involved in the creation of the community. Taos is an exceptionally inspiring place to be and create. I plan on looking nationally and internationally. Michael Miro: mmiroATearthlink.net |
| We are involved in a project to develop a system for clean, location independent and renewable electrical power generation. The system design of the project is being managed in a not-for-profit and open manner and applies the same methodologies and principles that have made Linux and other Open Source Software projects such a success. The information is presented here: http://www.energytower.org I believe that this project will create an implementable, economical, reliable and serviceable system. Although the entire project is being managed in a not-for-profit manner, the intent is to work with business. The detailed design, manufacture of the sub-assemblies, construction, system operation and integration with existing operations and waste heat sources can have large economic benefits the entire economy. Please take a look at the information at the above site and feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, |
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| I'd love to talk with Catholics out there who are working toward a greener earth in any way. Any resources, links, ideas would be greatly appreciated. |
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