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High-performance, energy-efficient homes feature carefully designed strategies to maintain the integrity and functionality of the building envelope. These measures include continuous control layers to
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California Green Jobs - USGBC CA Free Virtual Career & Resource Fair, October 16, 12-1:30 PT
If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment, this is a great opportunity for you. Additionally, w
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Variable Refrigerant Flow/Volume (VRF/VRV) are building heating and cooling air conditioning systems which utilize refrigerant as the medium of heat transfer and are currently the standard for residen
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Mechanical ventilation is as important to indoor air quality as it is for energy conservation. This course will cover the 2021 IECC, 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), and Massachusetts amendm
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Join NESEA for a summer Pro Tour of a 1782 Vermont Farmhouse that recently completed a zero-energy retrofit and expansion in beautiful Reading, Vermont. This project combines an energy retrofit o
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Responsible sourcing is becoming a central focus for retailers as a way to strengthen their appeal to consumers while addressing expectations from investors and regulators. This includes de-linking th
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Waste diversion is a key strategy for reducing waste and meeting Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) targets. A company that reduces its waste is doing their part for their employees, their co
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This course will define bioterials as materials that utilize the growth of living organisms in their manufacture, discuss bio-manufacturing and bio-fabrication, and show some of the carbon sequesterin
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Green Building Tour at Hunter Saw, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 7, 4 - 5:30 pm
The Hunter Saw & Machine Company holds a significant place in the industrial history of Pittsburgh and Lawrenceville. Established at the turn of the 19th century, the company specialized in
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Webinar, Green Loan Roundtable: Emerging Green Lending Products, October 22, 12pm - 2:30pm EDT
Join the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS to discuss the relationship between agents, appraisers, and lenders in a green transaction.
Plug in for an informative discussion on the TH
Webinar: Deep Dive into Net Zero Water at the R.W. Kern Center, October 15, 8-10 am EDT
The New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning
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VIDEO: Learning about the Benefits and Experience of Wall Hung Washlet Toilets, with Toto
Have you been wondering about washlet toilets, but maybe you were afraid to ask? Bill Strang of Toto explained how these toilets work during an interview with Matt Hoots at the N
The High Performance Residential Buildings webinar is an engaging one hour seminar presented by guest speaker, Chris Laumer-Giddens, co-owner of architecture and construction firm LG Squared.
Chris
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BOSTON SEMINAR: Designing for Flooding and Sea Level Rise Tuesday, February 28, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST Presented by: Aaron Lewis & Gregory Doelp Location: Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress Street,…
VIDEO: Solaria Lighting - Unique Designs Handmade in Nashville, Tennessee
Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Josh Walters at the 2020 Atlanta Build Expo to learn about Solaria Lighting and their really creative light fixtures. Most of Solaria's
(Hour 1) This course provides an overview of the Integrated Building Envelope achieved through the understanding of Design, Material, and Installation to create Continuity in both the process and
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The National Stewardship Action Council - Board Member Position Available
The National Stewarship Action Council (NSAC) is looking for new board members to serve two-year terms to help this small but very impactful NGO. NSAC is proactively looking for Bl
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FREE Webinar: Using the Watersense EPA Water Budget Tool, June 24, 12pm EDT
This course will go through an in-depth review of the WaterSense Water Budget tool and take you step by step through an interactive exercise to better understand the functionality of the tool, its inf
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USGBC MA Emerging Professionals - 2017 Annual Charles River Cleanup, April 29,
Join EPMA on April 29th, 2017 for our Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup! Over 3,000 volunteers around the Boston Area come together to pick up litter, remove invasive species, and assist with par…
The webinar series, Restoring the Carbon Balance, SSF is producing with LightWorks at Arizona State University, is about taking research steps now to have technologies commercially available in the ne…
We are looking for a dynamic superhero to join the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association staff as our Director of Communications & Development in Greenfield, MA. The ideal candidate will be as pass…
Join The Architect's Newspaper for Facades+ New York City. Facades+ is the leading conference on performance and design of the building envelope. The unique cross-over of attending professionals br…
China to invest $361 billion into renewable power generation by 2020
China will invest 2.5 trillion yuan ($361 billion) into renewable power generation by 2020, as the world's largest energy market continues to shift away from dirty coal power towards cleaner fuels. …
Green Building Pro Tour - Passive DER of 19th Century Row House Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday June 23, 1-5 pm Bridgeport, Pennsylvania Join NESEA for our first Pro Tour in Penn…
Free Webinar: Passive House for Multifamily Buildings, 2/28, 1:00 - 2:00PM EST
Passive House for Multifamily Buildings by 475 High Performance Building Supply Tuesday, February 28, 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST Free Webinar Building airtightness, moisture control, and healthy ventil…
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