August 2008

AIA Continuing Education programs at Yestermorrow

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
This year Yestermorrow has expanded its Continuing Education offerings through the American Institute of Architects and in 2008 we have 63 courses and workshops available. Our AIA/CES courses are specifically designed for current and future design professionals. For 2009 the AIA will launch a new continuing education requirement for...

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Yestermorrow's New Book is Here

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
There are times when organizations are quiessent and other times when they are running on all cylinders. Yestermorrow Design/Build School is currently in the latter mode--we are charging along at warp speed. The good news is that folks are taking notice in droves. Examples abound.Last week our own Valley Reporter ran a multiple page spread...

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This Isn't New We've Been Doing It for a Generation

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
A recent New York Times article talked about an emerging practice in design: Doing it with your hands. While this is a wonderful development and a fine article, this is what Yestermorrow has been doing for a nearly thirty years--connecting hand and mind through design/build. Enjoy.http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/17/technology/17ping.html?ex...

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Residential Green Building Rating Systems in Vermont

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
Confused about all the green building certifications out there? Me too. But over the summer I've been meeting with a group of builders and designers from around the state as the volunteer "Residential Green Building Advocate" for Vermont to try to get a grasp on the 4 existing programs in the state, and pros and cons of each. Certification...

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Carbon Shredders Recognized by Congress

By Kate Stephenson, Executive Director
The following floor statement was made today by Vermont Congressman Peter Welch:The 110th Congress has been focused on rising energy prices, protecting our environment, and finding concrete, long term solutions to climate change. The scientific evidence is clear: global warming is real, it is urgent, and it requires our immediate attention....

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