On Saturday, October 4, from 9-11 AM the Prudential Nutshell Eco-Broker Team will host Matt Bialecki speaking on sustainable design in architecture, Brian Nowitzki on renewable energy options for the homeowner, and Greg Eckert on green mortgages.  Complimentary refreshments from local farm stands will be provided courtesy of Centennial Mortgage.   The program will take place at Nutshell’s Stone Ridge office at 3056 Route 213 East, Stone Ridge.
Matt Bialecki, AIA, Architect will speak on Sustainable Design.

Mr. Bialecki’s work has often been featured in national publications and has won numerous awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for architectural design and sustainable systems.   In addition to designing numerous local residences, Matt has designed many of the regional buildings you may know such as the Sam’s Point Conservation Center, Rock and Snow, and the New Paltz Railroad Station restoration.  Matt is active in community affairs and land use planning and conservation.  He has served on the Gardiner Town Board where he chaired the Town’s Zoning Committee which rewrote the Town zoning laws to protect the Shawangunk Ridge and promote open space conservation.   For over 20 years, Bialecki Architects has provided Architectural Design, Sustainable Design, Historic Restoration, Landscape Planning and Community Design services throughout the Hudson Valley.

Brian Nowitzki, of Hudson Valley Clean Energy will speak on renewable energy options for homes and businesses. 

In addition to some basics on how these options work to reduce our environmental impact, Brian will highlight the State and Federal incentives available to make these systems affordable and cost-effective.  HVCE is a full service solar electric, solar hot water and geothermal heat pump designer serving Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, Greene, Putnam and northern Orange Counties.  With over 6 years experience in the renewable energy field, HVCE offers an informative look at the present-day engineering systems that support sustainable building in the Northeast.
Greg Eckert, Vice President of Centennial Mortgage Corporation will speak on the benefits of a “green” mortgages.

Greg Eckert is an experienced mortgage originator working in the Hudson Valley for the past 20 years. Centennial Mortgage Corp is a registered NYS mortgage broker offering a full range of mortgage products.  Various available energy efficient mortgage (Green) mortgage programs will be discussed along with paperless closing options. 
Prudential Nutshell Realty, established in 2002, is the fastest growing real estate firm in Ulster County.  Located in Stone Ridge, Prudential Nutshell provides professional real estate expertise and service to buyers and sellers throughout the Hudson Valley and New York Metro area.  For more information, or to register to attend, call Laurel Sweeney at 845-687-2200.  Seating is limited.

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