This event has been postponed.
We have been working with a great group of volunteers to bring this conference together. Website and registration should launch soon! Here are some details.
MID-ATLANTIC SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
“building for the future”
JMU Festival Center
Harrisonburg, VA
The Mid-Atlantic Sustainability Conference brings together thoughtful leaders in the residential and commercial building industry. This inaugural event is designed for those interested in the green-building industry, including contractors, architects, designers, vendors, consultants, engineers, realtors, government agencies, and students. The primary focus of the event is to educate the local and regional building industry on quality green-building practices, products, and projects to inspire attendees to build for the future. The event, co-sponsored by James Madison University office on sustainability, Central Virginia Construction Specifications Institute, and the Shenandoah Valley Builders Association, is a three day conference covering topics including:
Alternative Energy (solar, wind, energy management)
Energy Efficiency (sensors and measurements, energy saving controls, conservation, building science, energy code, energy modeling)
Building Science (moisture management, bulk water management, insulation, alternative building systems, indoor air quality)
HVAC (advanced HVAC systems)
Sustainable Sites (low impact development, sustainable lighting, resilient design)
Legal (Risk Aversion)
Real Estate (MLS green options, HERS)
This conference is approved to offer AIA LU’s for each session. Participants can earn a maximum of 16 units by attending the full conference.
Confirmed Speakers
Allison Bailes, Energy Vanguard
Sam Rashkin, Chief Architect, Department of Energy
Peter Yost, Technical Director, GreenBuildingAdvisor.com
Eddie Bumbaugh, Executive Director, Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance
Milt Matter, Ivy Tools
Jon Miles, Ph.D., James Madison University, Director, Virginia Center for Wind Energy
Galen Staengl, P.E., Staengl Engineering
Cynthia Adams, Executive Director, LEAP
Venue
The Mid-Atlantic Sustainability Conference will be held at the JMU Festival Conference and
Student Center, Harrisonburg, VA.
1301 Carrier Drive
Festival Conference & Student Center
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, Va 22807
Parking
Parking is available at the JMU Convocation Center Lot R10. A JMU shuttle bus will run from this location to the festival center at 15 minute intervals during the conference. All other JMU parking spaces are reserved and parking in them will result in a fine.
Registration
Opening Soon
Early Bird Rate $225 (through June 30)
Regular Rate $275
Student Rate $50
NAHB Building Science Course (add $175)
Registration link: TBD
Sponsorship
Gold ($500) – company logo on website with live link, marketing material in attendee bag
Platinum ($1,000) – Gold level benefits + table top display space Sept 4-5 each morning at event.
Contact Information
Michelle Johnson
Shenandoah Valley Builders Association
Thanks to the following for making this event possible:
James Madison University Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability
James Madison University Outreach & Engagement
Shenandoah Valley Home Builders Association
SVBA Green Building Committee
