AIA Eastern Oklahoma Committee on the Environment (COTE) and Tulsa Green Drinks presents “Enjoy Your Environment” presented by guest speaker, Kirk Gastinger, FAIA, LEED AP; principal with Gastinger, Harden, Walker, Harden Architects of Kansas City, MO at McNellie’s from 5:30 – 7:00 pm, Tuesday, February 16, 2010.  Guests will meet in McNellie’s Gold Room, 2^nd Floor located at 409 East 1^st Street in downtown Tulsa and this is a Cash Bar event.

Mr. Gastinger’s passion is architecture, but it is people that inspire him.  With over 20 years experience as an architect and an advocate for sustainability, Mr. Gastinger will be speaking about how the public and professionals can truly “Enjoy Your Environment” whether in their own home or in a client project.  Measuring one’s carbon footprint is not limited to client projects as one’s footprint can easily be reduced in your own home by unplugging instant-on appliances to save money and energy.    

AIA Eastern Oklahoma’s COTE was established in 2005 as an inclusive committee comprised not only of AIA EOC members, but of individuals representing various sustainability organizations and/or initiatives and in recognition of the expertise that non-architects bring to the table. Representatives from Sustainable Green Country are COTE members and this event also serves as SGC’s Green Drinks February 2010 event. 

These and other issues will be discussed in a relaxed, informal setting at McNellie’s (409 E 1st St) on Tuesday evening, February 16.  Admission is FREE and the public is invited to attend.