Workshops

Between 1994 and 2000 Chris Stafford actively encouraged building contractors and professionals and consumers to be more selective about what materials and products went into workplaces and residences. An invited speaker at national and regional conferences he talked about:

  • What poor air quality does to building inhabitants
  • How resource depletion destroys our environment
  • Which better choices are available for building, and living thoughtfully

During this time he also was giving workshops around the country educating educators, practitioners , government agency staff, and building owners.

“Environmentally Sensitive Design”
The Association of Preservation Technology International, Annual Conference

“Design Decisions Workshop: Understanding Environmental Impacts”
Regional IDEC Conference in Portland, Oregon

“Don’t Throw It Away! Its Today’s New Material”
University of Washington Extension Lecture Series for Architectural Professionals

“Architect as Agent of Change”
University of Kansas, School of Architecture and Urban Design, Kansas City, Kansas

“Sustainable Design”
EFA WEST, U. S. Navy
San Bruno, CA

“Successful Eco-Design”
AIA Washington Assembly

“Understanding Environmental Impacts of Design Decisions”
Columbus Ohio,

“Eco Home Fair ’97: Green Building Fair For The General Public”
Port Townsend, Washington

“Eco Home Fair ’98: Green Building Fair For The General Public”
Port Townsend, Washington

“Straw Bale Houses”
Island of Rhodes, Greece

“Straw Bale Construction: Building with Bales”
Portland, Oregon