At the Repair Fair, you may bring an item to be fixed by Repair PDX volunteers while learning how to do some repair yourself. Volunteers will do their best to get your item fixed in 30 minutes, but do not guarantee a complete repair. You may bring a small countertop appliance, such as a toaster, a bike, costume jewelry, or an article of clothing. The event is still basically first come, first served. Volunteers will choose items based on their skill sets and comfort levels with that type of item. Although the Fair tries to move items through as they arrive, things don't always work that way. Please bring a sense of curiosity, patience and a DIY attitude and let's get some things fixed!

Saturday 21 September 2019, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Robinwood Station Community Center
3706 Cedar Oak Drive
West Linn, OR 97068

Free.

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As city populations are becoming increasingly dense, living walls serve a critical function for incorporating sustainable greenery and biophilic design in Urban Architecture. Habitat Horticulture presents a “Living Wall Walking Tour” led by Founding Principal and Leading Designer, David Brenner. Participants will tour three of Habitat Horticulture’s landmark public space applications in downtown San Francisco; SFMOMA, which hosts the largest living wall in the country, Foundry Square III (1st and Howard), and lastly on the top floor of the Salesforce Tower to examine the 24 living columns and breathtaking view. David will discuss the implications for integrating living wall structures in architectural design, including site evaluation, processes, challenges, installation technicalities, and maintaining living systems. David will also discuss what considerations should be taken into account when designing and specifying a living wall.

Online ticket sales end two hours prior to start of program. No on-site tickets.

Meeting point provided by email after your online registration.

Friday 20 September 2019, 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Various locations
Downtown
San Francisco, CA 94103

Price: $25. Discounts and fees may apply.

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This one-day open house event showcases a variety of architectural styles, neighborhoods and residences, including single-family homes, modern residences and contemporary renovations, and is the first tour series in the Bay Area to promote residential design from the architect’s point of view. See some of the latest residential projects from the inside out, meet design teams, explore housing trends, and discover innovative design solutions that inspire unique San Francisco living. This tour is self-guided as each participant is invited to tour the 5 projects at their own leisure throughout the day. Room & Board is the tour headquarters for purchasing or picking up tickets until 2:00.

Saturday 21 September 2019, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Room & Board
685 Seventh Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Price: $85. Discounts and fees may apply.

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This training is an orientation session in the basics of solar, electricity, and construction. It's designed for people who are considering volunteering to help install solar systems with SunWork. Afterwards, you are eligible to volunteer for solar installations, working together with SunWork's small staff, attaching racking, running conduit, hanging inverters, and mounting the solar panels. This orientation session is indoors in a class room setting. It is co-sponsored by San Mateo County.

Saturday 21 September 2019, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

455 County Center
Room 101
Redwood City, CA 94063

Free.

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After enjoying Architecture + the City's San Francisco Living Home Tours, join American Institute of Architects SF Chapter and The Center for Architecture + Design for happy hour at Room & Board. Everyone is welcome to join the fun back at the Home Tours Headquarters to socialize, enjoy light refreshments, and talk about highlights of the day. There is free admission for Home Tours ticket holders only. Others can buy tickets at Eventbrite.

Saturday 21 September 2019, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Room & Board
685 Seventh Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

Price: $10. Discounts and fees may apply.

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GoEV to combat climate change! A variety of makes and models of electric vehicles will be available for you to try. Bring your questions to ask local owners and dealers. Pre-register to save time.

Sunday 22 September 2019, 1:00 to 4:00 PM

Peninsula Conservation Center
3921 E. Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303

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Listing courtesy of ww.chou.

This fast-paced and advanced level workshop will focus on the application of federal and state laws and regulations covering Public and Private Non-transient Multi-Family Housing Developments. Participants will explore the codes and discuss client relationships, common mistakes during the design and construction, construction documentation techniques including dimensional tolerances, and remedies to achieve accessible and adaptable dwelling unit design in both existing and new construction. The focus will be on accessible kitchens and bathrooms, doors and accessible routes, closets and storage, washers/dyers and other appliances and furnishings. There will be plenty of time to ask questions, with learning skills focused on building blocks vignettes and sharing of practical knowledge.

Presenter: Dawn Anderson, AIA, CASp, IOR

Friday 20 September 2019, 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Pipe Trades Training Center
780 Commercial Street
San Jose, CA 95112

Price: $180. Discounts and fees may apply.

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Join GreenTown Los Altos for a bike ride around our interesting town to discover its history. The group will meet at the Los Altos History Museum, bike 8 miles to see the best historic sites and homes in Los Altos, hear some stories and finish back at the Museum for an optional lunch and a chance to visit the Museum and see the current exhibition, Silicon Valley Eats: A Taste for Innovation.

The pace is easy and family-friendly. Check-in starts at 8:30 am and the ride starts at 9:00 am. Lunch from Le Boulanger may be ordered at check-in for $10 and will be waiting for you at the end of the ride.

Saturday 21 September 2019, 8:30 AM to Noon

Los Altos History Museum
51 S. San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022

Free.

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Growing Sustainability Through Volunteerism

LinkedIn is hosting Acterra's Silicon Valley Green Team Network biannual Green Team Forum. The Forum will address the challenges that green teams face in finding meaningful and engaging volunteer opportunities for staff within their organization. The Keynote Speaker will be Sunya Ojure Norman, Director of Sustainability at Salesforce.

Other items on the agenda include a networking hour, breakout sessions, and an Escape Room activity. Forum participants will gain the tools and resources to shift towards new volunteer initiatives for corporate sustainability solutions that provide lasting results with significant impact.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

Wednesday 2 October 2019, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

LinkedIn
700 E Middlefield Road
Mountain View, CA 94043

Price: $40. Discounts and fees may apply.

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Listing courtesy of ww.chou.

CONSTRUCT is an AEC educational program and exhibition that has the goal of bringing together the different disciplines within the construction industry to help improve the future of the built environment. Breaking down the barriers between the different players within the construction process allows for a more collaborative work environment. CONSTRUCT is the place to share the latest in standards and best practices, industry trends, and emerging technologies. This conference provides a platform for exploring and refining innovative solutions to solve complex problems facing the AEC industry today.

During the three-day educational program and two-day expo, industry leaders converge with a common goal of educating and inspiring for the betterment of the industry. Join Construction Architects, Designers, Specifiers, Engineers, Project Managers, Contractors, Construction Managers, Estimators, Owners, Product Representatives, and Manufacturers for cutting-edge, solutions-driven learning opportunities.

Wednesday 9 October 2019, 8:00 AM through
Friday 11 October 2019, 5:00 PM

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, Maryland 20745

Price: $690. Discounts and fees may apply.

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