When it comes to moving in a green direction, technology is a big part of the answer. We can build more efficient homes and communities, it just takes a little creative thinking and motivation. Working to build that motivation and create connections is an organization called the Green Building Council, and they are organizing a new chapter here in Rhode Island.

The RI group has already met a few times, and it's attracting a large and diverse group of architects, designers, builders, eco-advocates, and policy makers. You're invited! Come check out the next meeting, on July 17. Guest speaker is Barbara Batshalom, founder of the Green Roundtable in Massachusetts, which promotes sustainable design practices. Barbara will talk about the NEXUS green building resource center, which provides space to exhibit green products and host events, and is home to a library of resources and materials samples - a model the organizers of the RI group would like to replicate.

The group meets next Thursday, July 17, a week from today, in the student lounge at the New England Institute of Technology, 2480 Post Road, Warwick, 4:30 to 6 pm, with professional networking 6:00pm - 6:30pm. Registraton opens at 4. To RSVP, or for more info, contact Connie McGreavy, Conserve By Design LLC, 401-862-3158, email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it The group will meet monthly, on the third Thursday, and coincides with the Providence Green Drinks group. Check NNN next week for details about July Green Drinks!