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Free Webinar: The Construction Paradigm: Energy-Active Buildings, April 18, 3-4 pm CST
Posted by: Hani
In this webinar, we will explore energy-active buildings and how they are poised to revolutionize the construc
… more...replies | 2 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024
DIY Solar Power Fan Installation - Reduce Shed Heat and Stagnant Air
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
A solar powered fan is a great and simple idea to remove excess heat from a shed. And this is a Scout pr
0 replies | 148 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024
Smart Exhaust Controls - Sensors Improve Garage and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
"There are good garages and bad garages…” according to Green Builder Matt Hoots of Saw
0 replies | 134 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024
Remote Hood Exhaust Fan Retrofit Delivers Significant Noise Reduction
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Sometimes, a smaller targeted project can be the best project! I am excited to report that we just completed a
… more...0 replies | 235 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024
Automatic Bath Fan Sensors Reduce Humidity, Pollutants, and Odors
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
As Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. points out, most people don’t use ventilation properly
0 replies | 121 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024
Solar + Storage Mexico, April 17-19, Guadalajara, Jalisco
Posted by: Hani
SOLAR + STORAGE MEXICO is a leading exhibition specializing in the energy storage and solar technolo
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Posted by: Hani
This talk is an overview of how individuals and land owners can expand affordable housing options in the Mad R
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Posted by: Hani
There are seven tried-and-true principles for changing behavior, yet it’s surprising how often we neglec
… more...0 replies | 268 views | Posted on: 03/18/2024
Rainstick Showers - Higher Water Pressure, Using 80% Less Water?
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
The Rainstick shower seems to offer the impossible, delivering high water pressure, while using a lot less
0 replies | 305 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Climate change presents a call to action to transform the energy ecosystem, requiring us to change how we&rsqu
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Free Webinar: USGBC-LA Extreme Heat for Construction Professionals, April 18, 9am PT
Posted by: Hani
Group: California Green Building
Extreme Heat for Landscape and Construction Professionals
As one of the most climate-stressed places in the
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Free Webinar: Heat Pumps W Abode Energy Management, April 18, 12 pm ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Considering upgrading your heating system? We're here to answer any questions you might have about heat pu
… more...replies | 20 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024
Free Webinar: Charged Up: Everything You Need To Know About EV Charging, April 17, 12 pm
Posted by: Hani
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Making the switch to an electric car can be intimidating if you're used to refueling with gasoline. Where
… more...replies | 26 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024
Free Webinar - Powering Progress: All-Electric Design Incentives with Clean Energy Homes
Posted by: cleanenergyhomes
Group: California Green Building
Secure a strategic advantage in California’s development landscape by embracing the future of affordable
… more...0 replies | 26 views | Posted on: 03/28/2024
Free Webinar - Powering Progress: All-Electric Design Incentives with Clean Energy Homes
Posted by: cleanenergyhomes
Group: California Green Building
Secure a strategic advantage in California’s development landscape by embracing the future of affordable
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Illinois Green Building Group
In the clean energy future, every community is a host community for energy generation. Former mine lands and b
… more...0 replies | 77 views | Posted on: 03/28/2024
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Illinois Green Building Group
Find out how you can shine with solar energy! In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Education As
… more...0 replies | 83 views | Posted on: 03/28/2024
Community Solar Forum, April 7, 9:30-11 am, Acton, MA
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Please join the Congregation Beth Elohim community as they celebrate the Department of Energy "Sunny Awar
… more...0 replies | 86 views | Posted on: 03/28/2024
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: New York Green Building Group
Parsons Healthy Materials Lab welcomes Wanda Dalla Costa, a member of the Saddle Lake Cree Nation and a practi
… more...0 replies | 120 views | Posted on: 03/27/2024
Free Webinar: Lessons Learned: The Fundamentals of Carpet Recycling, April 17, 3-4 pm ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: California Green Building
Wall-to-wall carpet and carpet tile can be recycled into useful new products if collected and processed. This
… more...0 replies | 137 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024
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I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating
Posted by: Allison Friedman
I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor … more...
15 replies | 6735 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015
Posted by: StyroHome
If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisibl… more...
7 replies | 2981 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015
use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms
Posted by: Christine O.
Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contrac
… more...6 replies | 6340 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017
Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald
The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric… more...
5 replies | 3086 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015
Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt
Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods
… more...5 replies | 1763 views | Posted on: 03/14/2019
Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real… more...
4 replies | 3579 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015
How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?
Posted by: Jonathan Cabinet Representative
When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically … more...
4 replies | 3061 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth. Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine
4 replies | 7047 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020
Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to
… more...4 replies | 6226 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022
France Declares All New Rooftops Must Be Topped With Plants Or Solar Panels
Posted by: Chelsea W.
French environmentalists cheered as France passed a law mandating all new buildings being built in commercial … more...
3 replies | 2422 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
53 members | 1062 discussions
Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...
19 members | 74 discussions
This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with o… more...
19 members | 32 discussions
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
16 members | 553 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
14 members | 608 discussions
There is so much green building going on in Florida, we needed a group to cover it all! This group is a place … more...
14 members | 141 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
13 members | 97 discussions
Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group
Colorado is the perfect environment to build high performance building that are cost effective and comfortable… more...
12 members | 146 discussions
Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
Georgia is home to some of the top sustainable green building talent in the nation. Within this group we will… more...
12 members | 58 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 75 discussions
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