Going Beyond Green Building - Community Development and Social Connectivity

Mar 6, 2009 at 10:00 am

Presented by: Graham Black, Owner, gProjects LLC

Session Description:

Sustainability is more than onsite energy production, salvaged local materials and reduced construction waste. For us, it includes building social connectivity into our projects, allowing community ripple into our neighborhoods, our city and our world. gProjects considers this its highest priority, while creating 4 and 5-Star Built Green projects that pencil out economically, socially and environmentally. Come learn more about community building, as Graham Black walks you through their projects and how he has been able to build successful, high-level green homes, that focus on fostering a sense of community and connectivity.

Bio:

Graham Black, a third generation builder, is the owner of gProjects which develops and builds sustainable, contemporary, infill homes in Seattle. In a prior life, Graham worked as a land use and municipal lawyer at a firm downtown. He is a graduate of Macalester College and Seattle University School of Law (cum laude). Graham is a CASA Latina board member, chairing its building committee and he coaches youth soccer.