Tuesday, July 7th

1. Free Public Lecture: Energy, Architecture & the Environment: Architecture’s Role in a Changing World
   • Calendar: Sustainable Saunders Calendar
   • Energy, Architecture & the Environment: Architecture’s Role in a Changing World July 8 • Wed • 7:00pm • Architecture Auditorium • FREE Consider overarching issues of global warming, climate change, and the effects of sprawl, with a specific focus on architecture’s role in exacerbating the problems or providing solutions. This talk highlights new building design methods that increase energy and resource efficiency while improving the quality of life within and around buildings. Particular attention is paid to Hawai‘i’s position as a remote but important player in providing 21st century solutions to the region and the world. Stephen Meder, Arch D, is associate professor and director of the UH School of Architecture’s Environmental Research and Design Lab as well as the UH Sea Grant College Program’s Center for Smart Building and Community Design. more» ---- Free Public Lecture Energy, Architecture, and the Environment: Architecture`s Role in a Changing World Event ID: EV0010383P Info: Jul 8 • Wed • 7:00pm • Architecture Auditorium • Free • With: Stephen Meder This talk addresses overarching issues of global warming, climate change, and the effects of sprawl with a specific focus on architecture`s role in exacerbating the problems or providing solutions. New building design methods that increase energy and resource efficiency while improving the quality of life within and around buildings are highlighted. Particular attention is paid to Hawai`i`s position as a remote but important player in providing 21st century solutions to the region and the world. Stephen Meder received his Doctor of Architecture degree from the University of Hawai‘i School of Architecture. He holds a joint University of Hawai‘i appointment, serving as a School of Architecture faculty member, where he teaches environmental systems classes and design studio, and also as Director of the Sea Grant College Program`s Center for Smart Building and Community Design. Recent projects have included development of new methods to map solar radiation in the Hawaiian Islands and generation of processes to assess solar energy potential on existing buildings through GIS and aerial image recognition. Meder`s research on sustainable development, particularly solar design and high performance buildings has been widely recognized. He has received numerous awards for his innovative designs and work. Meder`s designs include integrated photovoltaic systems for the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Postal Service, and the Hawai‘i utilities. He authored the passive design and energy efficient design chapters for the Hawai‘i Advanced Building Technology program. He was a principal author for the US Department of Energy publication on "Performance and Comfort in Hawai‘i Homes" and was an advisory group member for the State of Hawai‘i, Commercial Building Guidelines. Meder was instrumental in establishing the State`s first Energy Efficient Mortgage program and Residential Energy Star Programs. He is past co-chair of the Honolulu Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, Committee on the Environment.

Thursday, July 9th

1. Building Sustainability & Asset Optimization
   • Calendar: Sustainable Saunders Calendar
   • Building Sustainability & Asset Optimization (P10228) NEW July 10 • Fri: 9:00am-12:00pm • UHM Krauss 012 • $55 (General), $45 (Student & Government), includes ebook that features “Managing Sustainability in Existing Buildings” & case-study-driven chapters Operate sustainable building maintenance programs with a budget for capital improvements. Reduce operating costs, improve tenant satisfaction, & see potential for increased asset value. • George Benda is chairman and CEO of Chelsea Group Ltd, a building science consulting firm with projects including flood and storm recovery, property condition assessments, property energy conservation programs, indoor environmental assessments, remediation management, and LEED Certification support.

Tuesday, July 21st

1. Sakamaki Extraordinary Lectures: ENERGY & GREENHOUSE GAS SOLUTIONS FOR HAWAI'I'S ECONOMY
   • Calendar: Sustainable Saunders Calendar
   • Sakamaki Extraordinary Lecture July 22, 7pm, UHM Architecture Auditorium, FREE For information: visit www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summer/sustain or call 956-8246 ENERGY & GREENHOUSE GAS SOLUTIONS FOR HAWAI'I'S ECONOMY with Dr. Denise Eby Konan in the UHM Architecture Auditorium The energy infrastructure of Hawai‘i is more dependent on petroleum than any other state's. Denise Konan shares an analysis of the carbon intensity of Hawai‘i's commercial and residential activities. Her study indicates "greening" the visitor sector, utilities, transportation, and residential buildings does more than help our environment, it can cut power costs in the long run and strengthen the economy. http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/community/sakamaki.asp

Saturday, July 25th

1. EarthDance for Families! - Short-Attention-Span Environmental Film Festival
   • Calendar: Sustainable Saunders Calendar
   • EarthDance for Families! Short-Attention-Span Environmental Film Festival Celebrating humans and nature, one short film at a time. Sunday, July 26 at 3:00 pm Total Running Time: 90 minutes UH Mānoa Art Auditorium, Free http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summer/sustain/earthDance.asp ----- "EarthDance is brilliant with a distinctive style – it's smart, full of hope and laughs…" – SF Chronicle EarthDance is a juried compilation of comedies, documentaries, animations and adventures — from Italy, India, Canada, Germany, Japan, the UK and US — that celebrate the natural world, one short film at a time. Originally presented by the Oakland Museum, this unique blend of eco-tainment brings messages of inspiration, celebration and action. Screenings are held in conjunction with the Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance during Hawai‘i Conservation Week. ----- Carpa Diem Italy, 3 min. Dir: Sergio Cannella Family Drama. Best Short, Vatavaran Film Festival; Best Spot, Festival International Du Film Sur L‘Énergie de Lausanne. Goldfish USA 12 min. Dir: Joe Wein Two girls. One mission. A lot of fish. Audience Award, Austin Film Festival; Grand Jury Award and Audience Award, Chicago Film Festival. Balancing Point USA 5 min. Dir: Danny Brown A meditation and manipulation of gravity and time through reverse motion. Banff Mountain Film Festival Award Winner. Zoologic USA, 4 min. Dir: Nicole Mitchell Animation Comedy. A fussy zookeeper is taught a lesson by an unconventional penguin. Student Academy Award. Once Upon a Tide USA, 9 min. Dir: Sea Studios Foundation A project of the Center for Health and the Global Environment at the Harvard Medical School. Best in Show, Santa Barbara Ocean Film Festival; Special Jury Selection, Wildscreen International Wildlife and Environmental Film Festival. Girl Stars: Suryamani, The Forest Activist India, 7 min. Dir: Umang Bhattacharya Documentary. Suryamani fights for the right of her community to live in the forest of Jharkhand. Winner, Colorado Environmental Film Festival; Winner, Vatavaran Film Festival. Roberto the Insect Architect USA, 11 min. Dir: Galen Fott & Jerry Hunt Animation based on the best-selling book. A termite named Roberto pursues his dream of becoming an architect and travels to the big city where he hopes to find success. Funny, inspirational and winner of many awards. Narrated by Sean Hayes. Badgered UK, 7 min. Dir: Sharon Colman Animated tale of a grumpy badger who just wants the world to let him sleep. Best Short Animation Oscar nomination; British Animation Award; Best Film on Mountain Environment, Banff Mountain Film Festival. Riddle in a Bottle USA, 30 min. Dir: Laura and Robert Sams Shares how life on earth is connected through moving water. Funded by Save Our Seas Foundation. Best Children’s Film, Wild and Scenic Film Festival.

Friday, July 31st

1. EarthDance for Grown-ups! - Short-Attention-Span Environmental Film Festival
   • Calendar: Sustainable Saunders Calendar
   • EarthDance for Grown-ups Short-Attention-Span Environmental Film Festival Celebrating humans and nature, one short film at a time. Saturday, August 1 at 7:00 pm Total Running Time: 95 minutes UH Mānoa Art Auditorium, Free http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summer/sustain/earthDance.asp ----- "EarthDance is brilliant with a distinctive style – it's smart, full of hope and laughs…" – SF Chronicle EarthDance is a juried compilation of comedies, documentaries, animations and adventures — from Italy, India, Canada, Germany, Japan, the UK and US — that celebrate the natural world, one short film at a time. Originally presented by the Oakland Museum, this unique blend of eco-tainment brings messages of inspiration, celebration and action. Screenings are held in conjunction with the Hawai‘i Conservation Alliance during Hawai‘i Conservation Week. ----- Our Wonderful Nature, Germany, 5 min. Dir: Tomer Eshed 3D animation of the mating habits of the water shrew. Jury Prize, antiBoom Awards; 3D Award, Bitfilm Festival; Best Animated Film, Leipzig International Festival Heather & Goliath, USA, 8 min. Dir: Thea Mercouffer Humorous and inspiring documentary about a whistleblower and a group of kayakers who saved the L.A. River. Balancing Point, USA, 5 min. Dir: Danny Brown A meditation and manipulation of gravity and time through reverse motion. Banff Mountain Film Festival Award Winner. Key West Cock Tales, USA, 22 min. Dir: Christa Carnell Documentary Comedy about a town divided between chicken-lovers and chicken-haters and the barber caught in-between. Loop Pool, Japan, 3 min. Dir: Daiki Aizawa Animation depicting the eternal tale of life. Winner, Earth Vision Award; Best Short Film Award, Festival Film Indonesia; Finalist, Japan Media Arts Festival. Homegrown Revolution, USA, 14 min. Dir: Jules Dervaes Documentary about an urban homesteader family in downtown Pasadena. Cheat Neutral, UK, 12 min. Dir: Beth Stratford Satire about offsetting infidelity and carbon offsetting. Both are jokes. Short Film Award, Aotearoa Environmental Film; Audience Award, Colchester International Film Festival; Audience Award, Cambridge International Film Festival; Best Documentary, Heart Of Gold International Film Festival; Best Documentary, Canary Wharf Film Festival; Best Documentary, Rushes Soho Shorts Environmental Film Festival. One of the Last, Italy, 10 min. Dir: Paul Zinder Documentary. Mauro, a 78-year-old Italian farmer has never severed his relationship to the land throughout the rhythm of his days. First Prize-Jury's Choice Award, Black Maria Film Festival. Trial & Error, Canada, 8 min. Dir: Bjorn Enga World-renowned mountain biker Ryan Leech pushes his skills on an incredibly challenging forest trail in British Columbia slated for clearcut logging. People's Choice Award, Radical Reels Canada.

Tuesday, August 4th

1. Sakamaki Extraordinary Lectures: BIOFUEL POTENTIAL FOR HAWAI'I
   • Calendar: Sustainable Saunders Calendar
   • Sakamaki Extraordinary Lecture August 5, 7pm, UHM Architecture Auditorium, FREE For information: visit www.outreach.hawaii.edu/summer/sustain or call 956-8246 BIOFUEL POTENTIAL FOR HAWAI'I in the UHM Architecture Auditorium Presentations from local companies engaged in the research and production of alternatives to fossil fuels, from algae to used cooking oil, discuss current developments in their field and their vision for the future. Moderator: Maria Tome, DBEDT Panelists: Frank Chan, Kuehnle Agrosystems; Kelly King, Pacific Biodiesel; Scott Turn, Hawai‘i Natural Energy Institute; Paul S. Zorner, Hawai‘i Bioenergy http://www.outreach.hawaii.edu/community/sakamaki.asp