Saturday, September 28 2024
Stay tuned for the next event in 2026!
The Green Building Tour is a showcase for real-world solutions that address the climate impact of buildings in Central Oregon. From architects and contractors to DIYers, the tour’s sites illuminate how high performance structures can be healthy, cost effective, and impactful options for all. Green buildings’ benefits are often invisible to both consumers in addition to building sector professionals. The Green Building Tour addresses this by connecting attendees with the tools and know-how that break down barriers to building more sustainably. This highly anticipated event brings building better enthusiasts into conversation with one another about paths to climate-resilient living.
Event Details
Saturday, September 28th 2024
9:00-12:00 Morning Summit: OSU Cascades Tykeson Hall 1500 SW Chandler Ave. Bend, OR.
Sessions in rooms 109 + 111, with booths open in the lobby.
12:00-1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-6:00 Green Building Tour open*, with EV Ride and Drive at Site 2 (The Current)
*please note Site 1 (OSU Cascades Ray Hall) is only open from 1-3pm and requires advance registration.
Stay tuned for the Green Building Tour Guide, published in The Source on 9/26 for a map and information about each site.
Event Day Schedule
We have a full day of programming scheduled, from the morning Summit featuring booths and learning sessions, to the afternoon Tour of seven innovative sites! Download a event schedule below to plan how you'll spend your day.
Sign up to Volunteer
Volunteers make this event fun and inviting! Would you like to lend a hand? We have a range of volunteer spots open to ensure a safe, welcoming, and successful Green Building Tour.
Tour by Bike!
Led by Bend Bikes, you can opt to tour the sites on two wheels! Bike Tour participants should select this ticket option upon registration. Want to try out an e-bike? Bend Electric Bikes is providing free e-bike rentals! Please email greentour@envirocenter.org to reserve an e-bike.
A New Direction for the 2024 Green Building Tour
For the 22nd year of the Green Building Tour we are excited to try a slightly different structure. The Environmental Center will host participants for a full day of theme-based activities on September 28th. The morning's Summit will include featured speakers, community workshops, and educational booths. The afternoon's Tour will showcase themes demonstrated in the field with community sites that highlight local energy-saving solutions.
Themes include Building Dense Livable Cities, Electrification, Water Resiliency in the High Desert, and Healthy Materials Life Cycle Analysis (LCA).
Thank You to Our 2024 Sponsors
Sponsor the 2026 Green Building Tour
Sponsoring the Green Building Tour is a great way to gain exposure to an audience of folks specifically looking for innovative Green Building solutions. Questions about sponsorship? Reach out to al@envirocenter.org to learn more.