ReThink

2006 ReThink Green Building Education Program

ReThink for Commercial Building Professionals G/Rated partners with local trade associations and organizations to deliver group-specific ReThink sessions at your location. Contact us to learn more. or

ReThink Residential: “The 21st Century Home” Explore what it takes to create a healthy and sustainable house - design, construction, materials, and equipment. Four classes and three tours of completed projects. Register for the series or individual events.

ReThink Residential Classes and Tours
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Classes are held at the Jean Vollum Natural Capital Center, 2nd floor Conference Room, 721 NW 9th Ave. Tour locations will be emailed to registrants.

Green Home Forum
Co-sponsored by the Office of Sustainable Development FREE Monthly opportunity to meet local green builders to discuss specific topics.

  • Jan 10 Getting Green Done: Working with Professionals and Doing-It-Yourself
  • Feb 14 Flooring to Finishes: Green Materials for Home Interiors
  • Mar 21 Foundations to Roofs: Structural and Exterior Green Materials
  • Apr (TBA) How Toxic is Your Home? Discovering Healthy Alternatives

Americans spend nearly 90% of their time indoors. And EPA researchers estimate the air inside our homes is two to five times more polluted than the outside air.