This lecture is presented by The University of Texas at Austin’s Environmental Science Institute and sponsored by the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO). Attendance is free and open to the public.

"Design with Climate: Building for a Cooler Planet " by Dr. Werner Lang
Associate Professor of Architecture in Sustainable Design, UT School of Architecture

DESCRIPTION:  Fifty percent of the world’s energy consumption and CO2 emissions come from modern buildings, building trades and construction. Is it possible to greatly reduce our energy use simply by designing buildings differently? What materials and technologies, modern and ancient, can be used to passively heat, light, and cool buildings? Join Dr. Lang  for an evening of exploration of how we can design building to work with the local climate to save energy and resources.

More details can be found at www.esi.utexas.edu .
 
SCHEDULE:

5:45-6:45 pm: Interactive exhibits and refreshments, outside Welch 2.224
6:00-6:45 pm: Teacher Workshop, Welch 2.246
7:00-8:15 pm: "Design with Climate: Building for a Cooler Planet?" Welch 2.224
 
PARKING:  Map

Due to construction projects on campus, parking continues to be adventurous, and here’s some info to make it easier:
1.  Parking in the San Jacinto Parking Garage on San Jacinto and
24th St is available at a discounted rate. Lecture attendees will be charged $1
for parking, upon exiting the garage, but must have a parking coupon
that can be picked up at the lecture. Do not park on the ground floor of
the parking garage or you will be ticketed. Go up the ramp and pull a
ticket to enter the garage.
2. Look for spots  along 24th St. east of  Welch Hall.  Check signs posted
at each spot to be sure the days/times listed for needing a permit are expired.
Do not park in handicapped or loading zones.
 

NEW WEBCAST SYSTEM: For those that cannot attend, the lecture will be broadcast live over the Internet at 7:00 pm Central Time. Please note that we are test-driving a new webcasting system for this event, and we recommend logging into the site  at least 15 minutes before to get set up. For more information about the webcast, see http://www.esi.utexas.edu/outreach/ols/webcasts.php?vol=59

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