Please note that none of the links for information from Art Ludwigs greywater presentation are clickable! I would really like to be able to read this information before Aug. 3rd. Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
From: Wesley Roe and Santa Barbara Permaculture Network
Sent: Jul 5, 2009 4:43 PM
To: lapg@arashi.com
Subject: [Lapg] August 3rd, 7 pm Lecture Faulkner Gallery Santa Barbara's Deep Green Future and Aug 4 Workshop Laundry to Landscape Graywater System (Workshop) with Art Ludwig

August 3rd, Monday  7 pm at Faulkner Gallery Santa Barbara's Deep Green Future (Presentation)
Integrated design and codes for an orderly transition to a post peak world:
Super efficient fixtures, water reuse, rainwater harvesting,

non-toxic, low carbon, fire-safe construction, healthy transport

World-renowned integrated systems designer, educator and researcher Art Ludwig will explain the big picture advantages of integrated design, give specifics of what systems that enable Santa Barbarans to live better on 80% less resources would look like, and discuss options for removing institutional barriers to sustainability.

 Sponsored by Santa Barbara City College Center for Sustainability

 August 4th,     tuesday 9 am to 1 pm. Laundry to Landscape Graywater System (Workshop)

start at Faulkner Gallery, possible site visits TBA, within City of Santa Barbara.

www.oasisdesign.net/education/sb/

Geared towards landscapers, builders who are interested in installing greywater systems professionally under California's new greywater standard
Sponsored by Santa Barbara City Water Resources Division

Free-to reserve a spot, e mail or call Alison Jordan, Santa Barbara Water Conservation Coordiantor: AJordan@SantaBarbaraCA.gov 805 564-5574
 

What the Workshop Will Explore
In the workshop, Art will also discuss his recent work in Sacramento, recent changes in Santa Barbara greywater policy and California state code that will open up the installation of simple, practical greywater installation to professionals as never before.
Then he'll zoom in and spend most of the time on the practical details how to install Laundry to Landscape, the simplest, least expensive, lowest effort way to irrigate with residential greywater, and the most economically and ecologically viable to install professionally.
        *       Why greywater matters
   *       Changes in greywater standards at the local, and state level
    *       Streamlined permitting and compliance
   *       Site assessment; mapping, surveying elevations, perc test

        *       Advantages and issues with simple greywater systems
     *       Laundry to Landscape system; advantages and limitations
*       Simple supply, emitter flow and soil loading calculations
       *       Systems design, parts, parts sources, how to estimate costs
     *       Sample system components show and tell
  *       Installation tips and tricks
    *       Mulch basins specifications for laundry
*       Attendee design clinic: Bring a background site map, photos and site assessment from your own project for possible use in this clinic
   *       If time permits, we will discuss other system options and business suggestions, or possibly view a system in the field


 
Immediate, Extended Training Opportunity
Art is seeking a small number of people with a landscaping background, who are interested in becoming local experts in professional installation of Laundry to Mulch Basin systems, to install a series of systems in advance of the workshop. These folks could also, if they wish, assist with the workshop and appear in a video he is producing on the design, installation and use of these systems. To apply for this opportunity, E mail us or call at 967 9956.
 
Helpful Preparation

The more of the background info below you understand (or have been exposed to) before coming, the more you will get out of the workshop.
The following is worth reading all the way through:
     *       Laundry to Landscape
And this:
   *       City permitting information on Laundry to Mulch Basin systems
   *       The New Create an Oasis with Grey Water (book)
  *       Greywater site assessment/ system checklist (PDF)
       *       Stub outs
       *       Common grey water mistakes
This stuff will add more depth if you can scan or read any of it:
     *       CA grey water stakeholder's meeting handout (pdf, 500k)
*       Principles of Ecological Design (article)
       *       Eco Home Checklist [draft] (doc)

        *       Can a 4000 ft2 Home be Green?

        *       Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands (book)
        *       Water Storage (book)
    *       Fruit tree chart
        *       Builder's Grey Water Guide (book)
       *       Water quality testing (download)
        *       SBCC sample water budget spreadsheet (xls)
      *       Stub outs & collection plumbing checklist (PDF)
If you are intersted in policy, check out these pages:
   *       Legalize Sustainability
*       Graywater Science and Policy Center
     *       Grey water policy center
        *       California greywater policy center
Workshop Logistics
There will be a lunch break on the day of the workshop-- we suggest you bring food to sustain yourself and/or to share.
The workshop will consist of a mix of interactive discussion of what's in front of us and hands-on demonstrations/work on the land; please wear/bring appropriate clothing for both activity types.
Most instruction will be in English, but Art has years of exposure to job site Spanish in the US and Mexico and can provide clarifications as needed in Spanish.
 
About the instructor
Ecological Systems Designer and Greywater Guru Art Ludwig has probably paid more attention to Greywater systems the past fourteen years than anyone else on the planet.
He's written three books and numerous articles on Greywater systems, developed several new system designs, and consulted with the New York and New Mexico on their Greywater laws. He's also worked on water and wastewater systems in twenty two countries around the world.