FEBRUARY 27

11:00am

Simplicity and Lightness

A Slow Home is one whose underlying design is based on the principles of simplicity and lightness. It stands in sharp contrast to the all too common fast houses which are only designed to catch our attention, ignite our desire, and give us the illusion of value. Fast houses are like fast food. They are bad for us and the environment and they will not maintain their financial value in the long term. In this seminar you will learn about the Slow Home Movement and how to use the design principles of simplicity and lightness to improve the quality of how and where you live.

1:00pm

Think Like An Architect

The success or failure of a home usually depends on the quality of the design underlying the house. If these design fundamentals are wrong even houses that may look good on the surface will fail to live up to our expectations in the long run. The Slow Home Design Guide is a simple easy to use tool that will help you think like an architect to properly evaluate the design underlying a house. In this practical, hands on workshop you will learn how to use the Guide to better understand the house you currently live in and how to make better, smarter real estate choices.

MARCH 27

12:00pm

Understanding The Calgary Real Estate Market

As the market continues to experience major fluctuations, it is often difficult to feel confident about any decision involving residential real estate. This seminar examines real estate in Calgary from a Slow Home perspective with the goal of providing some fresh insight into what types of properties and locations will maintain their value in the long term.