Sunday Forums, 9-10am
May 31
Sustainable Housing Design
Jane Wilson, a local architect from Manotick, speaks about sustainable housing design, including Passive House standards. Though she has done commercial work, her practice currently focuses on family homes, both renovations & new. . “Sustainability, or 'green' design, is part of every project, every design“ Every site is different. The design starts with understanding the environment and context of each project. Analysis of the climate, the sun and wind exposure, as well as existing and potential buildings in the neighbourhood of the project is a first step in the design. Good insulation, airtight construction and an insulated, dry foundation are key elements. The payback in constructing well cannot be overvalued. A well designed, well constructed home gives back to the owners for years.
ZOOM LINK Meeting ID: 890 4421 2525 Password: 127384
June 7
Why a Few Seeds Make a Difference
Moe Garahan will be speaking about the importance of a local healthy food economy, a vibrant & economically sustainable farming sector, land stewardship practices, and the importance of a systems approach when dealing with the crises of our day. Moe is the Executive Director of Just Food, a grassroots, non-profit organization that engages in food policy conversations at many levels & runs a number of food-based community projects.
June 14
Prison Policy during COVID-19 and More
Senator Kim Pate will speak on June 14. Kim Pate was appointed to the Senate of Canada on November 10, 2016. She is a nationally renowned advocate who has spent the last 40 years around the legal and penal systems of Canada with and on behalf of some of the most marginalized, victimized, criminalized and in particularly imprisoned youth, men and women. Sponsored by the Global Justice Working Group.
ZOOM LINK Meeting ID: 840 1479 5237 Password: 127384
Sustainable Housing Design
Jane Wilson, a local architect from Manotick, speaks about sustainable housing design, including Passive House standards. Though she has done commercial work, her practice currently focuses on family homes, both renovations & new. . “Sustainability, or 'green' design, is part of every project, every design“ Every site is different. The design starts with understanding the environment and context of each project. Analysis of the climate, the sun and wind exposure, as well as existing and potential buildings in the neighbourhood of the project is a first step in the design. Good insulation, airtight construction and an insulated, dry foundation are key elements. The payback in constructing well cannot be overvalued. A well designed, well constructed home gives back to the owners for years.
ZOOM LINK Meeting ID: 890 4421 2525 Password: 127384
June 7
Why a Few Seeds Make a Difference
Moe Garahan will be speaking about the importance of a local healthy food economy, a vibrant & economically sustainable farming sector, land stewardship practices, and the importance of a systems approach when dealing with the crises of our day. Moe is the Executive Director of Just Food, a grassroots, non-profit organization that engages in food policy conversations at many levels & runs a number of food-based community projects.
June 14
Prison Policy during COVID-19 and More
Senator Kim Pate will speak on June 14. Kim Pate was appointed to the Senate of Canada on November 10, 2016. She is a nationally renowned advocate who has spent the last 40 years around the legal and penal systems of Canada with and on behalf of some of the most marginalized, victimized, criminalized and in particularly imprisoned youth, men and women. Sponsored by the Global Justice Working Group.
ZOOM LINK Meeting ID: 840 1479 5237 Password: 127384
