Lincoln Green: a commercial green roof workshop & solar celebration
Join the Bellingham Housing Authority and Sustainable Connections for a tour of the largest green roof tour in Bellingham then stick around to see a solar roof install too.
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Sep 22, 2011 from 04:00 PM to 06:30 PM |
| Where | Lincoln Square 409 York St. Bellingham |
| Contact Name | Nick Hartrich |
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The Bellingham Housing Authority has embarked on a full scale, nation leading retrofit of Lincoln Square. Sustainable Connections is partnering up with them to get YOU access to climb atop Bellingham’s newest and largest green roof and see the largest solar installation.
Green Roof Tour and Workshop
Lincoln Green is a snapshot of a full scale commercial green roof retrofit utilizing the latest technology. The roof covers three larger sections totaling 6,200sqft. Attendees will tour the three roof tops, gain experience and learn the methodologies of low impact development through the installation and lessons learned on this roof.
Workshop attendees will take away usable information on:
- Engineering and design
- Material Selection
- Suitable waterproof membrane/drainage
- Appropriate plant/soil medium
- Maintenance
Local expert’s onsite to discuss helping you with your green roof questions and needs.
Solar Installation Celebration
Following the Green Roof tour, let’s celebrate the lighting up of the largest solar installation in Whatcom County. The Housing Authority has done the project right, starting with all the energy efficiency upgrades too. See the solar installation first hand and hear about the benefits of this project and how it is working from the owners the installers and community leaders. Lincoln Green is an excellent example of why solar is such a great choice in Whatcom County.
Root beer floats will be on hand for all those who RSVP. This event is FREE!
4:00-5:00 Lincoln Green: Whatcom County’s largest green roof installation
5:00 Root Beer Floats
5:00-6:30 Lincoln Green: Whatcom County’s largest solar installation
Access to the roof is outside and around the building, follow the signs, you will not need to enter the building. Please RSVP with erin@sconnect.org or at 360.647.7093 x108
