WARM Training Center's 2010 Annual Breakfast

Jason McLennan's Presentation on Living Buildings

Jason McLennan's Book
The Philosophy of Sustainable Design

The Living Building Challenge by Jason McLennan

We are proud to announce that our keynote speaker for WARM Training Center's Annual Breakfast was internationally recognized green building expert Jason McLennan. Mr. McLennan is a leader in the green building movement today - the CEO of Cascadia Green Building Council; Living Building expert; featured presenter at the 2010 National AIA conference and 2009 National Bioneers conference; and published author.

Living Building has emerged as the new ideal for design and construction. The Cascadia Region Green Building Council (CRGBC)—the Pacific Northwest chapter of the USGBC—defines a living building as a structure that “generates all of its own energy with renewable nontoxic resources, captures and treats all of its water, and operates efficiently and for maximum beauty.”

Jason challenged Detroit to pursue the Livining Building Challenge at WARM Training Center's Annual Breakfast. For more information follow the links below.

Living Building Resources

The 2010 Champions are:

WARM also invites you to honor four champions in Southeast Michigan who demonstrate leadership in energy efficiency and sustainable building practices in our community. These four champions were honored at WARM's annual breakfast because of their commitment to sustainability in Southeast Michigan.

  • Paula Cathcart and Gloria Rivera, Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, for their leadership of Great Lakes Bioneers Detroit and promoting sustainable living as a moral cause.
  • John Sarver, Supervisor of Technical Assistance for the Bureau of Energy Systems, at the Department of Energy, Labor and Economic Growth (DELEG) for his long time state-wide support of energy efficiency and renewable energy.
  • Habitat for Humanity of Michigan for adopting sustainable and energy efficient construction, and working with 77 Michigan affiliates to achieve Energy Star(R) 5-Star ratings for homes built and/or renovated in 2010 and beyond.
  • GunnLevine Architects who incorporate sustainable design principles in all projects as a matter of good design practice, and have a long-standing commitment to environmental stewardship as evidenced by the many local examples.

Pictures From The Breakfast

The breakfast was made possible by the generous support of the following organizations.