U of A EcoHouse Open Day & Presentation

<div class="flexinode-body flexinode-1"><div class="flexinode-textarea-1"><div class="form-item"> <label>Description: </label> <p><strong>University of Alberta EcoHouse tours &amp; open house </strong>4pm-7pm<br /><strong>Presentation: Introduction to Green Living in Edmonton</strong> 5pm </p><p>Located alongside the river valley, the EcoHouse is a 3-person student residence based on sustainable living principles. Built in 1926, the house is retrofitted with green building features including the use of recycled building materials, an earth tubes ventilation system, solar water heating, and low-flush and low-flow water fixtures (most installed between 1999 and 2001). The garden has recently been naturalised using native prairie species.</p><p>All are welcome this Wednesday (November 7^th) to come on a guided tour of the house and hear some helpful introductory tips on living a greener lifestyle in Edmonton. Refreshments and light snacks provided.</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> University of Alberta EcoHouse, 11025 Saskatchewan Drive<br /><strong>Cost:</strong> Free<br /><strong>Contact:</strong> <span class="spamspan"><span class="u">ecohouse</span> [at] <span class="d">ualberta [dot] ca</span></span><br /><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/ecohouse/" title="http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/ecohouse/">http://www.uofaweb.ualberta.ca/ecohouse/</a></p> </div> </div></div>