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Has anyone had any experience in educating rural communities in the use of sustainable design techniques and construction technologies?
Slab on Grade Vapor and Thermal Transition detail- An Example from LG Squared
Check out this Instagram post from Rate It Green member Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared. He explains why he chose to use a liquid-applied WRB on this project and the expected result
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There are about 125 million existing homes in the U.S., representing the most significant and yet challenging opportunities to save energy and reduce our carbon footprint. But how do we approach
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Free Webinar: Benefits and Installation of Heat Pump Water Heaters, November 19, 10 am - 12 pm PT
This webinar explores the move to water heating electrification and focuses on the basic questions surrounding the transition in electric residences. Includes several studies and myths and method
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High Performance Residential Vapor Barriers - StegoHome and the #1920sMakeoverATL Renovation
Resilient Virginia Conference 2021: From Recovery to Resilience, August 25-27
Resilient Virginia’s 2021 Conference will deliver the tools, information, and networking opportunities you need
to help build resiliency in your community.
The past year’s CO
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Free CE Webinar: A Green Home on My Block? Review a US Wide Database, May 5, 12 pm EDT
The Green Building Registry (GBR) is the largest database of home performance data in the US - Building Certifications and regional PV data. Join in to learn about the data available on the free publi
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In this one-hour course, we will discuss how hand dryers have evolved from the first generation of hand dryers to the efficient, hygienic wave of the present and future. Examining the newest features
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When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In
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Whether you’re a BIM expert, or an emerging professional, we think this conversation with Matt Hoots and Patrick Chopson of Cove.Tool is worth a listen. Patrick gives an introdu
Greenprints Online Conference, Presented by Southface Institute, August 6
"Southface is calling all architects, engineers and building professionals! Are you a member of the AEC, policy or education communities looking to connect with industry innovators
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USGBC Georgia, "Wake Up WELL with Us!" Webinar, April 15, 8 am
Enjoy your morning coffee while listening to an engaging virtual conversation about how the WELL Building Standard and the LEED rating system are made to complement each other. Starting
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Webinar; A Path to Net Zero- Driving Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings, July 18
One of the first trends to emerge in the modern smart building movement was energy conservation and efficiency. Approximately eight years ago, the industry realized that connecting energy related equi
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How Green Product Claims Affect Purchase Intent and Brand Perception 11/18, 2-3 pm ET
How Green Product Claims Affect Purchase Intent and Brand Perception November 18, 2-3 pm ET UL Environment conducted a study of more than 1,000 consumers and more than 40,000 head-to-head green p…
Microgrid 2018 Conference, May 7, Chicago
Microgrid 2018: Markets and Models for the Greater Good Change is afoot in the fast-moving microgrid industry. Capture the opportunity. Join Microgrid Knowledge for three days of lively discussion,…
Resilience is on everyone's tongue these days
I hope you’ll check out my latest blog post for US Green Building Council - Los Angeles Chapter on Resilience: "Just over a year ago I started this blog to better understand what people think abo…
Are you a guru, manager or broker for change?
I hope you will check out the new blog post: http://usgbc-la.org/blog/snapshot-on-sustainability-environmental-leadership/ Share widely and leave a comment, thanks! Stacy
Mass Energy and People's Power & Light are offering a discount and rebate program that allows people to buy an electric vehicle from a standard dealer at a lower, pre-negotiated rate. Deadline ale…
Post-Brexit: The UK Must Continue To Fight for Environmental and Climate Progress
Ever since the term Brexit, the decision of whether the UK should leave the European Union or not, was coined June of 2012, green groups have been warning voters that the decision to leave will have d…
Designing the Modern Green Home - April 10th 10 am - 2 pm - Circle Furniture, Boston
Designing the Modern Green Home April 10th 10 am - 2 pm Circle Furniture 31 James Avenue, Boston Celebrate Deign Week with Circle Furniture: Circle Furniture is pleased to host a panel of…
EnergyEfficiency - What can we learn from Boston's old Buildings?
According to a report recently released by the City of Boston, some older buildings built in the 1940s and earlier throughout Boston have lower energy use than many newer buildings. The city revie…
Thank President Obama and the EPA for the finalized Clean Power Plan (Petition)
President Obama and the EPA have finalized a Clean Power Plan that imposes the first limits on carbon pollution from power plants. Pollution from power plants apparently cause 40% of the carbon pollut…
Think solar is too expensive and complicated? Solarize CNY makes switching to solar easier and more affordable than ever. Join us for our first workshop in 2015! We are on a mission to combine the pu…
New Ecofriendly Residence Design of the Future?
I’ve been silent on the forums lately but stumbled upon this article the other day and had to share it. Is this the future home standard, as green-building takes the main stage? Link to full artic…
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