On Tuesday, September 11, Master Builder Jim Sargent speaks to the Dallas Sierra Club on Green Building and Home Renovation. Sargent, who pioneered green building in Texas and beyond, started building homes in the 1970’s when our country was facing its first energy crisis. That crisis sparked a lifelong commitment in Jim to study and build energy efficient homes. His Company, Anderson-Sargent, built the first Net-Zero Energy Home (meaning the home actually produces as much energy as it consumes) in North Texas in 2004, and he will continue those "firsts" by building the first eco-villages in North Texas in 2008.

Jim Sargent was chosen in 2006 by the U.S. Department of Energy as the National Builder of the Year for his energy-efficient homes, and by the National Association of Homebuilders as the builder of the "Best Green Concept House in America." Sargent is the first builder in the nation to receive the Master Builder designation for building energy efficient homes from the Energy & Environmental Building Association (EEBA).

Sierra Club general meeting location: Center for Spiritual Living in North Dallas

The Sierra Club meets at The Center for Spiritual Living, near the northwest corner of Inwood and Spring Valley in north Dallas (see map below). From the Tollway and Spring Valley Road, go west past Inwood Road and the train tracks. Take the next right (north) on International Parkway (called Arborview on older maps). When the road bends to the right, look for the entrance way and Sierra Club signs.

The meeting starts at 7:00 PM. From 6:30 to 7:00 PM, you can wander among various issue booths to pick up information and talk with Sierra Club members and leaders. For more information contact Ann Drumm, 214-350-6108. Want to get to know your fellow Sierrans?

Meetings are always open to everyone.  You do not need to be a member.

Join us at a nearby local restaurant after the meeting for food and fellowship.  The location and directions will be announced during the meeting.