Center on Sustainable Communities - Iowa's Trusted Educational Resource for Sustainable Building

Iowa's Trusted Educational Resource

for Sustainable Building.

Educate. Empower. Engage.
Center On Sustainable Communities (COSC) is the recognized leader in providing education and connecting resources that empower individuals and communities to make everyday decisions that promote sustainability, resulting in a better quality of life for all Iowans.

	Upcoming Programs
Storm Water Management : Feb. 17 at the Black Hawk Soil & Water Conservation Conference (Cedar Falls) NCI HVAC Performance, Diagnosis & Air Balancing Training : Feb. 16-17 (Cedar Falls) Affordable Green Building Training : West Union Feb. 19 Workshop #4 - Windows & Doors Professional Rater/HVAC Performance Testing & Balancing : Mar. 1-2 (Ankeny) NCI HVAC Performance, Diagnosis & Air Balancing Training : Mar. 3-4 (Ankeny) Affordable Green Building Training : West Union Mar. 5 Workshop #5 - Insulation/Infiltration Affordable Green Building Training : West Union Mar. 6 HOMEOWNERS - Essential Elements Backyard Abundance's "Principles & Practices of Regenerative Design" : Mar. 12-14 (Iowa City) NCI HVAC Performance, Diagnosis & Air Balancing Training : Mar. 17-18 (Cedar Rapids) Affordable Green Building Training : West Union Mar. 19 Workshop #6 - Plumbing & Electrical Natural Living Expo : March 27 & 28 (Des Moines) Affordable Green Building Training : West Union Apr. 2 Workshop #7 - Heating & Cooling Systems Affordable Green Building Training : West Union Aprl. 3 HOMEOWNERS - Alternative Energy Options Affordable Green Building Training : West Union Apr. 16 Workshop #8 - Indoor Air Quality & Interior Finishes NCI HVAC Performance, Diagnosis & Air Balancing Training : Apr. 21-22 (Sioux City) Affordable Green Building Training : West Union Apr. 23 Workshop #9 - Alternative Energy Options Affordable Green Building Training : West Union May 7 Workshop #10 - Landscaping/Exterior Detailing

	News
Fairfield Voice Feb 5 : COSC Comes to Fairfield COSC Job Opening: Office Manager PRESS RELEASE (Rebuild Iowa Office): COSC Teaches Green Building Techniques In Disaster-Impacted Communities Des Moines Register Dec 26: Color This Family's Home "Green" PRESS RELEASE (COSC): COSC Announces Affordable Green Building Workshop Series in West Union - Begins Jan. 8 Dubuque Telegraph-Herald Nov 15 : Sustainability Classes Slated in Dubuque Grinnell Herald-Record Oct 15 : Workshops Advocate Sustainable Building Approach (PDF) PRESS RELEASE (IDED): IDED, COSC Sign $1 Million Contract to Provide Green Building Training for Disaster Recovery Cityview Aug27 : Lightening Your Footprint: West Des Moines Affordable Green Demonstration Home Lynnae on the radio with Linda Mason Hunter Executive Director in DM Register Demo Homes in DM Register COSC & Demonstration Homes in DM Business Record New! Online event registrations, member sign-up and donations!

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