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UC/CSU/CCC Sustainability Conference Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, 2008 The Best Practice Awards Program is created by the UC/CSU/IOU Energy Efficiency Partnership Program and funded under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission AIA CONTINUING EDUCATION The UC Project Management Institute is a Registered Provider with The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems. Credit earned on completion of this program will be reported to CES Records for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for non-AIA members are available upon request ([email protected]). This program is registered with the AIA-CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Questions related to specific materials, methods and services will be addressed at the conclusion of this presentation. CAMPUS CENTER FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY • Humboldt State University • Student Sustainability Program • Jeffrey Steuben Former CCAT Co-Director (June 2007-June 2008) WHAT IS APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY? • Buzzword of the 70’s • Equivalent to “Sustainability” WHAT IS CCAT? • Demonstration home for sustainable living • Student-run organization – 3 Live-in Student Directors – 15 Student Employees – Student Volunteers • Advisors – 1 Faculty Advisor – Steering Committee (faculty, staff, community members, former co-directors) • Funded by student fees CCAT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES • Workshops • Classes • Library • Meeting space • Volunteering • Class projects • Field trips & tours PROGRAM HISTORY • 1978 Founded by students • 1980 Occupy residential house on campus • 1981 Become Associated Students Program • Working towards sustainability for 23 years • 2004 Relocation • 2006 Remodel original house • 2007 Occupy permanent site HOUSE TECHNOLOGY: NEW CONSTRUCTION • • • • • • Passive Solar Design Natural stain Natural paint Phoenix & Radiant floor heating Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) Hardiplank siding HOUSE TECHNOLOGY: REMODEL • • • • • Blown cellulose insulation Salvaged material Natural paint 2.4 kW PV system (IP) Solar hot water (IP) TECHNOLOGIES AROUND THE GROUNDS • • • • • • • Permaculture landscape design Organic gardening Native ecosystem restoration Earthship retaining wall Mushroom beds Rainwater catchment Greywater treatment marsh (IP) BARRIERS • High turnover rate – 1-year Co-Director terms – All student employees (4-5 years max) • Funding – Beyond Associated Students budget • “Always a work in progress” ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Permanent location on University Master Plan • Joined Appropedia.org, a permanent archive for CCAT projects • Inspired replication on campuses across the US – – – – – – – – University of Oregon, CASL Oregon State University, SSC CSU Chico State University, The Cause Oberlin College, SEED House Berea College, SENS House Ohio University, EcoHouse Plymouth State University (in progress) Dartmouth College, New Hampshire (in progress) LESSONS LEARNED Learning by doing! THANKS TO CO-DIRECTORS & EMPLOYEES! CONTACT INFORMATION Jeffrey Steuben, Former CCAT Co-Director [email protected] Humboldt State University Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (M-F 9-5) [email protected] (707) 826-3551 www.humboldt.edu/~ccat www.appropedia.org/CCAT QUESTIONS? This concludes the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems Program. Please stop by the Higher Education Partnership booth for hard copies of 2007 Best Practice case studies. Or visit www.greenbuildings.berkeley.edu/ best_practices.htm to view an online archive of case studies.