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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
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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 | 142 views | Posted on: 03/15/2024
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Climate change presents a call to action to transform the energy ecosystem, requiring us to change how we&rsqu
… more...0 replies | 128 views | Posted on: 03/14/2024
2024 Getting to Zero Forum, May 21-23, Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted by: Sureya Edwards
The Getting to Zero Forum is the premier event dedicated to building decarbonization. With a growing number of
… more...0 replies | 90 views | Posted on: 03/15/2024
Annual International Passive House Conference, April 5 - 6, Innsbruck, Austria
Posted by: Hani
Look forward to the 27th International Passive House Conference w
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Posted by: Hani
Spring 2024 Speaker Series: Building Equity
Affordable Housing: Understanding Local and Global Approaches wit
0 replies | 162 views | Posted on: 03/11/2024
Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, April 2-4, Washington, DC
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit will be held April 2-4 a
… more...0 replies | 149 views | Posted on: 03/11/2024
Free Webinar: Multy-Family Domestic Hot Water, March 28, 9-11am
Posted by: Hani
Moving from fossil-fuel boilers to other forms of domestic hot water heating can be challenging, but it’
… more...0 replies | 186 views | Posted on: 03/09/2024
Free Webinar: Zero for Lower Cost: 5 No Cost/Lower Cost Best Practices, March 21, 2 pm ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The zero energy home ready train has left the station. Consider that tens-of-thousands of homes already constr
… more...0 replies | 198 views | Posted on: 03/08/2024
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Learn about building certifications and how you can use them to meet your sustainability goals.
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Free Webinar: Cost-Effective Home Electrification Retrofits, April 11, 10-11:30am PST
Posted by: Hani
Group: California Green Building
From inspecting existing systems to planning and installing future all-electric energy upgrades, this course w
… more...0 replies | 10 views | Posted on: 03/18/2024
Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater Training with Southface, Online, April 9 - 24
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
With Southface, you can become a Certified Home Energy Rater, one of the highest residential energy crede
… more...0 replies | 35 views | Posted on: 03/18/2024
Free Webinar: How Commercial Solar Drives Residential Demand, March 27, 5 pm ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Most purchasing decisions are affected by social influence, and solar panels are no exception. If you own a so
… more...0 replies | 101 views | Posted on: 03/16/2024
Urban Green Live, Online Event: The Green Economy Action Plan, w/ Nse Esema, March 27, 10-11 am ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: New York Green Building Group
The New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) and the Mayor’s Office of Talent and Workfor
… more...0 replies | 128 views | Posted on: 03/15/2024
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: New York Green Building Group
The Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE): Sustainable Career Showcase will highlight diverse perspec
… more...0 replies | 136 views | Posted on: 03/14/2024
RE+ Southeast, April 17 – 18, Atlanta, Georgia
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
RE+ Southeast was designed to serve and advance the Renewable Energy market by bringing together buyers a
… more...0 replies | 139 views | Posted on: 03/14/2024
ULI Florida Summit, April 4-5, Tampa, Florida
Posted by: Hani
Group: Florida Green Building Group
ULI is excited host the 2024 ULI Florida Summit – happening April 4 – 5, 2024 in downtown Tam
… more...0 replies | 90 views | Posted on: 03/12/2024
Posted by: Hani
Group: California Green Building
From inspecting existing systems to planning and installing future all-electric energy upgrades, this course w
… more...0 replies | 171 views | Posted on: 03/11/2024
Posted by: Hani
Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green
Southface is excited to partner with 2M Design Consultants to offer the
… more...0 replies | 214 views | Posted on: 03/09/2024
Free Webinar: Mechanical Rooms: Strategies for Electrification Retrofits in Homes, March 28, 9-12 pm
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: California Green Building
For as long as people have been building homes, we've been using some kind combustion appli
… more...0 replies | 208 views | Posted on: 03/07/2024
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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 | 6721 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 | 2970 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 | 6319 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 | 3074 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 | 1751 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 | 3565 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 | 3042 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 | 7007 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 | 6165 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022
Can heat pump water heaters extend the life of your EV?
Posted by: Christopher Matos-Rogers
In a recent weekly room on Clubhouse, we were busting performance myths about all-electric homes. N
… more...3 replies | 11745 views | Posted on: 10/09/2021
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
53 members | 1061 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 | 552 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
14 members | 602 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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