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Reviewing the Top Benefits of Healthy Air at Home, with Aprilaire

by Rate It Green Team


In this video, Patrick Dougherty shares an introduction to Aprilaire's whole house ventilation and healthy home solutions with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show/Kitchen

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Homes,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems,Ventilation,AprilAire,HVAC

0 replies | 15819 views | Posted on: 08/31/2020 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

An Introduction to Aprilaire and Whole House Air Quality Systems (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join green builder Matt Hoots as he interviews Joseph Hillenmeyer, Channel Marketing Manager for Aprilaire.  Joseph shares some company history as well as an overview of key issues related

Filed under: Humidity Control Equipment

Keywords: Air Quality,Ventilation,Humidity,Moisture Control,Filtration,AprilAire,Moisture,Moisture Management,Humidification,HVAC Controls

0 replies | 17742 views | Posted on: 02/23/2021 | Last updated: 03/24/2025

Free CE Webinar: Appraiser Analysis of High-Performance Midwest Homes, March 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Elevate Energy released a first-of-its-kind, Midwest focused, appraiser-led analysis, Realizing the Value: An Appraiser-Led Analysis of the High-Performing Home Premium in Leading Midwest Markets. To

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,High Performance Building,Green Homes,Midwest

0 replies | 1164 views | Posted on: 02/03/2021 | Last updated: 02/03/2021

Build A Better House Series: Foundation, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, February 2-3

by SarahA

About Foundations: Proper site work and foundation construction are as critical to the overall quality and healthfulness of a home as the building shell that is constructed above grade. As a resu

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Foundation,Building Surfaces,Damp Proofing,Water Proofing,Radon

0 replies | 1387 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Webinar: Being Healthy in a Toxifying World, January 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST

by SarahA

Join Steve Stelzer as he discusses the many paradoxes we face regarding staying healthy in a world with toxins in air & water.

Join Steve Stelzer, Program Director at the Houston Green Building

Filed under: Advocacy

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Air Pollution,Environmental Health,Toxins,Environmental Advocacy,Water Pollution,Toxic Waste,Religion and the Environment

0 replies | 1492 views | Posted on: 01/02/2021 | Last updated: 01/02/2021

Water Resources Webinar: Preparing for EPA’s New Lead and Copper Rule, January 15, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Exposure to lead and copper may cause serious public health problems ranging from stomach distress to brain damage. Since 1991, EPA has imposed specific regulations to control lead and copper in drink

Filed under: Water Treatment and Filtration

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Water,Water Efficiency,Filtration

0 replies | 2090 views | Posted on: 12/20/2020 | Last updated: 12/20/2020

USGBC Green Building Policy Outlook Panel, A Moment for Optimism and Broad-based Support

by Rate It Green Team

On December 10, The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) gathered a panel of policymakers and business leaders to consider the current green building policy outlook in the context of pandemic and

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC,Green Building Policy,Biden Adminisration

0 replies | 1819 views | Posted on: 12/10/2020 | Last updated: 12/10/2020

Webinar: Introduction to Passive House -- East Coast Buildings, December 9, 10 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a 6-hour co

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Building,Passive House

0 replies | 1252 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Women in Cleantech: Clean Economy Jobs Driving Justice and Diversity, December 3, 2pm EDT

by SarahA

A panel of workforce development specialists illuminating how diversity in clean energy jobs will propel a just cleantech transition.

As 2020 comes to a close, we find ourselves in a recession with

Filed under: Cleantech

California Green Building

Keywords: Cleantech,Entrepreneurship,Green Economy,Clean Jobs

0 replies | 2372 views | Posted on: 11/12/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

NESEA Green Building Virtual Pro Tour: North America's Largest Affordable Passive House, November 6, 12:30 - 2:30 pm EST

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

This virtual Pro Tour will offer participants a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most ambitious PHIUS+ projects in New York City: an innovative fifteen-story building providing 154-units of sustai

Filed under: New York

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,NYSERDA,Passive House,ZIPsystem

0 replies | 1763 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 10/27/2020

The Intersection of Building Science and Building Materials, Online, October 20 -21

by SarahA

At the intersection of building science and building materials, Home Building Crossroads provides residential home construction professionals a chance to discuss challenges and hear solutions from tod

Filed under: Education

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: energy efficient,Building Science,Building Material,Home Construction,Building Standards

0 replies | 1587 views | Posted on: 10/14/2020 | Last updated: 10/14/2020

Online: USGBC OH Community Connections Webinar: Women in Green, October 8, 1pm EDT

by kaleigh.stirrat // Intern & Emerging Professional in Architecture

During this moderated discussion panel, we will spotlight the impact of strong women leaders in the energy efficiency and green building industry. This session highlights just a few women in Ohio who

Virtual Tour of the R.W. Kern Center, September 10, 4-5 pm

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

Explore the R.W. Kern Center from home!

Join us online for a tour of the R.W. Kern Center, an innovative green building and the 17th certified Living Building.

Learn about rainwater collection,

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,Green Building Tour,virtual

0 replies | 1044 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 09/08/2020

Industrial LED projects: What You Need to Know Now - April 27, 8 am - 3:30 pm Appleton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Keeping up with LED technologies and trends? Through a combination of lecture and examination of real-world case studies; we’ll explore what every facility and sustainability manager needs to know w…

Filed under: LED Lighting

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: LED

0 replies | 1240 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/04/2017

Webinar: Designing Housing for an Equitable Future, September 9, 11:45 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

As the effects of climate change are being felt, people that can't afford high utility bills are disproportionately impacted. Studio Completiva's research into solutions will be presented alon

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Green Affordable Housing,Equity

0 replies | 1416 views | Posted on: 08/16/2020 | Last updated: 08/16/2020

USGBC MA Residential Committee, with Peter Lawrence from Biomimicry New England

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBA MA Residential Committee Meeting, September 11 Guest Speaker: Peter Lawrence, Biomimicry New England The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Biomimicry

0 replies | 1261 views | Posted on: 09/06/2017 | Last updated: 09/07/2017

Green Construction Homes Tour, August 15 in Chattanooga, TN

by AbbieKnight

Join green|spaces for the next construction tour at the NextGen Homes. This tour will feature green infrastructure and foundation. The goal of this project is to educate builders, designers, students …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Home Tour

0 replies | 730 views | Posted on: 08/14/2017 | Last updated: 08/14/2017

Green Schools Roundtable, August 1 in Ashland Nebraska

by AbbieKnight

Join the USGBC Nebraska Flatwater Green Schools Committee on Aug. 1 for a roundtable discussion about sustainable and high-performing schools. This event is a collaborative opportunity to collect i…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Keywords: Green Schools

0 replies | 888 views | Posted on: 07/23/2017 | Last updated: 08/15/2017

Green Professional Training (GPRO), Fundamentals of Building Green, July 20 & July 27, Los Angeles

by AbbieKnight

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. This course teaches the basics …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 07/03/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

Citywide Energy Vision Engagement Session

by AbbieKnight

As part of the update to Greenworks, Philadelphia’s sustainability plan, the Office of Sustainability (OOS) set a long-term vision for a city where all Philadelphians efficiently use clean energy th…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy

0 replies | 940 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

LEED Green Associate Exam Prep

by lesley1862 // Green Advocate

Become a LEED Green Associate today! The LEED Green Associate credential is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This credential deno…

Filed under: Georgia

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,LEED V4

0 replies | 1185 views | Posted on: 06/13/2017 | Last updated: 06/13/2017

Greater Orlando Chapter, Construction Specifications Institute Event June 16th 6-10pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Greetings! You're invited to our End of the year Celebration. We will be having our Recognitions and Installation of new Officers. It's going to be a fun evening with great New Orleans Style food, …

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1033 views | Posted on: 06/02/2017 | Last updated: 06/02/2017

Power Quality Management & Arc Flash Safety Course by SeventhWave, May 18th 8:30-4:00pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Power Quality Management & Arc Flash Safety Course by SeventhWave May 18 | 8:30-4:00pm KI Convention Center - 333 Main St, Green Bay, WI 54301 Gain a solid understanding of electrical power qual…

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Power Management,Electrical

0 replies | 1376 views | Posted on: 05/06/2017 | Last updated: 05/06/2017

Webinar: Climate Changes Health: Community Design and Transportation 1 - 2 pm EDT April 28, 2017

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This is the third webinar supporting the American Public Health Association's "Year of Climate Change and Health". If you missed the first two sessions, you can watch them at the links below. The t…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,Health

0 replies | 1473 views | Posted on: 04/26/2017 | Last updated: 04/26/2017

Webinar: LEED v4: Paints and Coatings, 6/22, 12:00 PM -1:00 PM EDT

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Get a comprehensive overview of LEED v4 BD+C New Construction credits – and how paints and coatings can contribute directly and indirectly to LEED credits. We’ll review credit intents, explain cre…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 2802 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 06/21/2017

 

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