Orlando Green Guide

Here’s the 5 Ws of an Eco-Friendly Housing Exhibit to be held on Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Orlando Science Center (www.osc.org):

What: An innovative and sustainable structure from World Housing Solution (WHS) will be a feature of the Orlando Science Center’s Greenovations event, which explores renewable, recyclable and energy-efficient technology. This exhibit encourages people to touch, feel and experience the eco-friendly future of construction.

This hands-on display will showcase a fully built, composite resin shelter and provide visitors with the chance to learn about construction that eliminates trash and debris from building sites by using pre-made, recyclable composite materials, the same technique used to build the International Space Station as well as the latest Boeing airplanes.

Who: WHS wants to make a difference in people’s lives through sustainable housing. Homes created with structural insulated composite panel (SICP) technology are more ecologically friendly and create cost-efficient alternatives to those with frame-built or block construction. The innovative design is the brainchild of famed local architect and WHS VP of Architecture and Design, Kevin Schweizer, and is engineered by Kent Davis, WHS VP of Engineering. The WHS team recently designed the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified building in Haiti for an orphanage, and is working with the United States Military to provide portable military housing and international humanitarian aid.

Why: The homes are reusable, easy to assemble and disassemble and are anchored to the ground no matter the soil conditions or terrain. The composite resin (an advanced shatter-proof fiberglass) used to build WHS homes are lightweight, yet strong enough to resist earthquakes up to 7.5 on the Richter Scale and Category 4 hurricanes (155MPH winds).

Where: Orlando Science Center, 777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL 32803

When: Greenovations, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cost: Admission to Greenovations is only $5 for everyone. Guests get experience all activities, including guest speakers, films, Segway and electric car demonstrations and presentations on how to help erase your carbon footprint. Also, guests can enjoy all the Science Center’s regular exhibits like Science Park, NatureWorks and KidsTown.

Greenovations: Have fun and learn how to be more eco-friendly while exploring renewable energy, recycling and energy efficient technology. Greenovations is presented by OUC – The Reliable One in collaboration with the Science Center with support from the Florida Renewable Energy Association and other community partners.

Info: Please call 407-514-2000 or visit www.osc.org . For more information on World Housing Solution, please visit www.worldhousingsolution.com .