sustainability forum

Thursday NOvember 20th
5:30 - 7:30PM

Uptic Studios
402 E Sprague Ave, Spokane WA, 99202

Join us for a conversation on practical approaches to building better, more efficient homes, and the collaborative methods that make them possible. This quarter’s Sustainability Forum explores how design, construction, and community intersect to create durable, high-performance homes suited for our Inland Northwest climate. Through the lens of buildability, material efficiency, and regional collaboration, we’ll examine how smarter details and shared expertise can shape the future of residential design.
About the Event
We’re pleased to welcome Cameron Rippy, Owner of Rippy Homes & Construction, who will present Practical Approaches to Building Better and More Efficient Homes.
Cameron brings a builder’s perspective to performance and efficiency — focusing on what truly works in the field. His presentation will highlight how thoughtful design details, local resources, and expertise can make homes more resilient, comfortable, and sustainable.
Attendees will gain insight into how a pragmatic, community-oriented approach can elevate not just the buildings we create, but the people who build them.
Continuing Education Opportunity
Architects attending this event will earn 1.5 LU/HSW continuing education credits, strengthening their expertise in sustainability.
What You’ll Learn
  • Understand why efficiency extends beyond energy savings — encompassing
    comfort, resilience, and long-term value.
  • Analyze design strategies that align with local labor skills and regionally available materials.
  • Explore simple, repeatable building details that improve performance and reduce error.
  • Learn how collaboration between architects, builders, and trades fosters
    shared learning and higher standards.
  • Discover how high-performance homes can strengthen both communities and
    regional economies.
Networking & Collaboration
This forum is part of our ongoing quarterly series, designed to foster connections among professionals in architecture, engineering, construction, education, and community development. Attendees will engage in interactive discussions and network with like-minded individuals who are driving positive change through mission-aligned sustainability practices.
We look forward to welcoming you to this engaging and thought-provoking event, where sustainability and purpose come together in meaningful ways.
Date: November 20th, 2025
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: Uptic Studios, 402 E Sprague Ave
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About rippy homes

Cameron Rippy, owner of Rippy Homes, brings nearly two decades of experience focused on high-performance building and sustainable construction practices.

As a Certified Passive House Builder, he possesses extensive technical expertise working with advanced systems, including Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), and geothermal systems. He is proficient in applying high-performance products and methods that result in highly efficient, durable homes.

He also serves as an Executive Board Member of the SHBA. He is a strong advocate for design integrity and seeks out collaboration with architects and designers who share his commitment to value and sustainability.

He is a lifelong resident of Spokane and lives in Nine Mile Falls with his wife and business partner, Jill, and their five reformed feral children.