2025 Education Session Topics
Since 1993, the NW EcoBuilding Guild’s (NWEBG) Education Committee has been creating and hosting regular educational sessions that have empowered professionals and community members alike, to rethink how our built environment should be built. With a focus on practical solutions and progress, the NWEBG hosts sessions in-person and virtually, however they have been predominantly virtual since COVID-19 started. We’re looking to bring back in-person sessions again, so if you know of any space that would be willing to donate their space for one of our sessions, please email us at info@ecobuilding.org.
Every year our Education Committee creates a survey to find out what people want to learn about and then coordinates an annual retreat to plan the next year’s sessions. The NW EcoBuilding Guild Education Survey results are in! The topics include:
- 01/22/2025 – Using Natural Materials
- 02/26/2025 – Lighting for Health & Behavior (In-Person w/ Virtual Access)
- 03/26/2025 – Evaluating and Choosing Healthy & Sustainable Materials (In-Person w/ Virtual Access)
- 04/23/2025 – Low-Carbon Concrete (In-Person w/ Virtual Access)
- 05/28/2025 – Building Science (In-Person w/ Virtual Access)
- 06/25/2025 – Sustainable Prefab Wall Systems (In-Person w/ Virtual Access)
- 07/23/2025 – Deconstruction & Salvaging Materials (In-Person w/ Virtual Access)
- 08/27/2025 – NWEBG Summer Picnic (Tentative date)
- 09/24/2025 – How to Futurize a Home
- 10/22/20225 – Energy Storage
Check back regularly for schedule updates and new details as we develop each topic’s session. Educations sessions are volunteer coordinated and schedule is subject to change with availability of speakers.
While we do tap into our existing network for speakers, we are always looking to include new voices and experts. If you are interested in exploring a potential opportunity to share your knowledge or refer a great contact, please email us at info@ecobuilding.org!
If you would like to sponsor one of these education sessions, please check out our sponsorship page.
Low Carbon Concrete (In-Person w/ Virtual Access)
South Seattle College, Georgetown Campus 6737 Corson Avenue South (Building C220), Seattle, WA, United StatesLow Carbon Concrete Ready to Use Scalable Solutions! The production and use of concrete contributes to about 7% of global carbon emissions. This is largely due to the carbon emissions…
INDUSTRY EVENT – Fostering Our Ecosystems: Co-existence & Climate Resiliency
Puget Sound Energy Auditorium 355 110th Ave NE, 1st Floor, Bellevue, WA, United StatesJoin us on May 16, 2025, at PSE’s Auditorium for AIA Seattle’s 2025 Climate Summit: Fostering Our Ecosystems: Co-existence & Climate Resiliency (8 LU/HSW)! This year’s climate summit will explore the…
Building Science in Practice: Strategies for Smarter, Healthier Enclosures
South Seattle College, Georgetown Campus 6737 Corson Avenue South (Building C220), Seattle, WA, United StatesBuilding Science in Practice: Strategies for Smarter, Healthier Enclosures Dive deep into the principles and applications of building science with the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild. This educational session explores how moisture…
From Factory to Facade (In-Person w/ Virtual Access)
South Seattle College, Georgetown Campus 6737 Corson Avenue South (Building C220), Seattle, WA, United StatesFrom Factory to Facade: Exploring the Future of Wall Assemblies Join the Northwest EcoBuilding Guild for an engaging evening focused on two different prefabricated wall systems and their role in…
Deconstruction & Salvaging Materials
South Seattle College, Georgetown Campus 6737 Corson Avenue South (Building C220), Seattle, WA, United StatesDeconstruction & Salvaging Materials - 7/23/2025 THIS SESSION IS CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. If you, or someone in your network, is an expert in this area and would like to contribute.…
August Picnic
August Picnic - Details TBD Join the NW EcoBuilding Guild for our Annual Summer Picnic for an opportunity to network and connect with green builders, designers, architects, and professionals in…
Steps to Futurize a Home
South Seattle College, Georgetown Campus 6737 Corson Avenue South (Building C220), Seattle, WA, United StatesHow to Futurize a Home THIS SESSION IS CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. While we are still developing this session, here are some potential topics we are considering for this session: •…
Energy Storage
South Seattle College, Georgetown Campus 6737 Corson Avenue South (Building C220), Seattle, WA, United StatesEnergy Storage - 10/22/2025 THIS SESSION IS CURRENTLY UNDER DEVELOPMENT. If you, or someone in your network, is an expert in this area and would like to contribute. Please reach…