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Radon and Vapor Control Layers in the 1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse: Pre-Project Testing
As part of the #1920sMakeoverATL whole house deep energy retrofit, Matt and the building team are running pre-diagnostic tests which will help them address performance issues relating to health and safety, comfort, and energy efficien… more...
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2 replies | 9551 views | Posted on: 05/17/2021 | Last updated: 06/09/2025
Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit
The Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit is California's leading event focused on sustainability in the education sector. This one-day conference brings together educators, administrators, facilities professionals, polic… more...
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Green Schools
0 replies | 151 views | Posted on: 05/20/2025 | Last updated: 06/02/2025
Sustainable Facilities Forum, May 15, Sacramento, California
Join us May 15th for the 2025 Forum where once again we will be highlighting strategies, best practices and technologies behind successful public sector facility projects. The agenda for this event includes access to education sessions, … more...
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State Agencies
0 replies | 1084 views | Posted on: 01/02/2025 | Last updated: 04/14/2025
Our Path to Choosing Green Building Certifications: A Passive House and Earthcraft Home Renovation
Our video conversation above, part of the full "Behind the Walls" webinar playlist, shows how the Passive House Standard far exceeds basic energy codes. When we first started the design process on the #1920sM… more...
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0 replies | 11500 views | Posted on: 07/24/2021 | Last updated: 03/27/2025
USGBC California's Wildfire Education Efforts - Working to Rebuild and Prevent Future Loss and Damage
I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and point people to the great work being done by USGBC California (USGBCCA) regarding wildfires, both in support of the long road to recovery for those affected by these and other fires and to help… more...
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Wildfire Safety and Resources
0 replies | 831 views | Posted on: 02/10/2025 | Last updated: 03/04/2025
Global Green Development Goals: The Need For Sustainable Cities
There is a direct correlation between climate change and buildings, according to the World Green Building Council (WGBC) CEO Terri Willis. With the increasing incidence of dangerous climatic events such as flooding, heat waves, earthquakes,… more...
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Environment
0 replies | 7473 views | Posted on: 07/29/2016 | Last updated: 03/04/2025
A Rate It Green Content Guide to: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Indoor air quality, or IAQ, awareness has been growing in recent years due in some part to the COVID pandemic and increasing outdoor air pollution concerns such as wildfire exhaust/pollution, which enters buildings and irritates and cau… more...
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0 replies | 2310 views | Posted on: 12/21/2021 | Last updated: 03/04/2025
Sustainable Demolition - Donating Furnishings and Building Materials (Reduce Waste AND Save on Taxes!)
As Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Inc. reminds us, part of green building is wasting less. There are quite a few ways to reduce waste, but among the simpler methods are throwing fewer items into landfills in the first place, and reusing… more...
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#1920sMakeoverATL
0 replies | 4001 views | Posted on: 12/02/2022 | Last updated: 03/04/2025
Showcase Opportunity - Join Matt Hoots on an Exciting 1920s Deep Energy Retrofit! Follow along with the #1920sMakeoverATL Project!
Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. is working on an exciting new whole house renovation and deep energy retrofit. You’re invited to get involved with your products or services, OR you can follow along and enjoy the step-by… more...
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0 replies | 6600 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 03/04/2025
Throwaway Nation: The Ugly Truth about American Garbage, by Jeff Dondero
According to author Jeff Dondero, "Americans are burying ourselves in our own waste. It’s befouling our air, land, waters, food, and bodies.” In Throwaway Nation, Dondero takes a thoroughly resear… more...
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Green Building and Green Living Books
1 replies | 7946 views | Posted on: 08/13/2019 | Last updated: 03/04/2025
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