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Earth Day Sustainability Slam

The AIA Committee on the Environment is hosting a Sustainability Slam and you’re invited! Board & Vellum is once again teaming up with Model Remodel to present Ada’s Technical Books & Cafe, and we'd love to see you there!

Tina Witherspoon – Meet a B&V'er – Board & Vellum Team
Tina Witherspoon
April 21, 2015

The AIA Committee on the Environment is hosting a Sustainability Slam and you're invited!

Board & Vellum is once again teaming up with Model Remodel to present Ada's Technical Books & Cafe in a Pecha Kucha-style event on Wednesday, April 22nd. We're celebrating Earth Day through a celebration of sustainable design and green building, along with 5 other projects at this fun local mixer. The event is free, but you do need to rsvp. Click over to the event page for all the details.

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What To Consider When Future-Proofing Your Home

How long do you plan to stay in your current home? If you’re considering staying in it through your golden years, you’ll want to start thinking about future-proofing. Confused? Don’t worry! Here, we’ll walk you through the four basic principles to follow when you’re planning to age in place.

The Wonders of Cork as a Sustainable Material

Would it surprise you to learn that cork is a beautiful, sustainable material with many applications as an interior and exterior finish? This spring, Terry Phelan had the opportunity to witness a cork oak harvest firsthand and now shares the wonders of this product with you!

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