CEPH Opportunities
Houston Area CEU
January 26, 2010 6:30pm
Date - January 26, 2010
Time - 6:30pm
Location - Lost Creek Park Conference Center.
3703 Lost Creek Blvd.
Sugar Land, TX 77479
Summary
Pervious concrete is a solution for managing storm water runoff, mitigating/minimizing tree root intrusion and providing a sustainable hardscaping tool. Pervious concrete pavement is ideal for parking areas, driveways, sidewalks, patios and other flatwork. The presentation will focus on the critical elements in designing & specifying pervious concrete. The presenter will cover basic structural & hydrological design and also discuss section detailing, decorative considerations, and measurement & verification issues.
Presenter – Sean Van Delist with the Cement Council of Texas
Sean graduated from the Concrete Industry Management program at Middle Tennessee State University where he was first involved with the design, construction, and testing of pervious concrete pavements. He has previously been employed by Master Builders, Inc. (now BASF Admixtures) and Ingram Readymix, in sales and technical roles. In June of 2007, Sean joined the Cement Council of Texas to manage their Architectural, Parking Lot, and Sustainability Programs. Sean is a NRMCA Certified Pervious Concrete Technician and is also a LEED Accredited Professional.
This presentation is accepted by the TBAE as 1.0 CEPH relating to the Sustainable or Energy-efficient Design Credit.
http://www.sugarlandtx.gov/parks_recreation/parks_facilities/community_parks/lost_creek.asp
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Up By Roots: Healthy Soils and Trees in the Built Environment - Workshop - Presented by James Urban
Houston: Feburary 4, 2010 (8:30am-5pm)
Austin: TBD
Dallas/Ft. Worth: TBD
Up By Roots is a one-day workshop that highlights the principles of soil science and their use in facilitating the growth of healthy trees and developing water-efficient landscapes. This workshop includes lectures and field worki ntended to introduce the underlying scientific principles guiding tree biology and soil-water relations. It is only through a healthy respect for these guiding principles that one can effectively design, install, and manage soils and trees in the urban landscape.
