The fifth program in its “Emerging from Hurricane Ian Stronger and More Resilient” series, SanCap Resilience will host “Affordable, Efficient, and Sustainable Building Practices” on April 8 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at The Community House on Sanibel and livestreamed via Zoom.

The community event will feature three speakers and the program is being presented in collaboration with the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation and Community Housing & Resources.

Trifecta Construction Solutions President and founder Dr. Jennifer Languell will present practical building and design practices that improve efficiency, reduce energy impacts and costs, improve water conservation, increase interior air quality and minimize negative environmental impacts — while keeping costs similar to more conventional building practices.

“Homeowners and their contractors often have misconceptions about what ‘green’ building is, why it’s important to resilience and how much it costs,” she said.

Languell holds a Ph.D. in civil engineering and sustainable development. She is a recognized state leader who has championed the integration of “green” building principles and sustainable design within the construction industry for more than 28 years.

PHOTO PROVIDED Dr. Jennifer Languell

SCCF Chief Executive Officer James Evans and CHR Executive Director Nicole Decker-McHale will report on how their nonprofits are incorporating resilient and sustainable building practices into their reconstruction efforts and why those decisions fit with their organizations’ strategic goals and missions.

“Building a more resilient community is a top priority for SCCF. There is not only a need for our community to adapt to the impacts of climate change, we must also do our part to mitigate our contributions to the climate crisis,” Evans said. “Our hope is that Sanibel and Captiva can be a nationally-recognized model for resilience — one home and one business at a time.”

“We are committed to providing our residents with a safe home in the face of future storm events,” Decker-McHale said. “It’s also important to incorporate building practices that reduce energy costs and provide a clean and healthy living environment.”

The event is free to attend, but registration is required.

For more information or to register, visit https://bit.ly/3v6zXzK.

PHOTO PROVIDED James Evans

Attendees are also encouraged to invite their contractor.

The Community House is at 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel.

PHOTO PROVIDED Nicole Decker-McHale