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Richard Minasian
Student Andover MA United States Member Since: 03/18/2020
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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently published the 2020 Realtors & Sustainability Report, which presents survey research from consumers, trade associations, brokers, real estate agents, and numerous agencies in order to identify the growth of sustainability in real estate. In addition to other positive indicators, the report seems to show that the real estate industry is progressively changing as demand grows for more susta...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 03/04/2023 + Show |
The 2021 Energy Code - Significant Energy Efficiency Gains
As one of a subset of building codes, energy codes set minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings. Model energy codes provide a ready way for state, local, and some national governments to adopt in whole or part energy energy efficiency requirements in part or whole, instead of developing their own requirements from scratch. Every time there is a new energy code, it is then available for adoption. Building and related codes ar...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 03/06/2023 + Show |
Getting Fans Back to Sports Facilities – IWBI Works on an Answer to “Healthy Venues”
As the pandemic of COVID-19 continues to ripple through society and as we think through how to restart the economy, sport and entertainment facilities are emerging as a clear challenge. How can owners and operators of these facilities plan to keep attendees and fans safe enough, so that operations can resume responsibly? Fortunately, the International Well Building Institute (IWBI), has begun working to develop a health safety rat...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 03/06/2023 + Show |
Recorded Webinar: Sam Batchelor of designLAB Architects and Jessica Schultz of Hitchcock Center for the Environment Recorded: July 8, 2019 Speakers: Anastasia Barnes, Jessica Shultz & Sam Batchelor Curious to learn more about how the Hitchcock Center’s Living Building is used as an advocacy tool for social and...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 12/18/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Episode - Healthy Indoors Show (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Healthy Indoors Show Recorded: November 19, 2020 Speaker: Dr. Delphine Farmer Indoor air is a complex soup of molecules that is constantly changing, not only because of new sources (cooking, cleaning, personal care products), but also because of chemical reactions taking place on material surfaces and in the air....
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 12/18/2020 + Show |
Recorded Webinar: Applied Building Science 01: Ventilation Concepts and Calculations Recorded: May 1, 2020 Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford Cost: $15 Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr present key concepts and strategies around ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ), including an overview of...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 12/18/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer Recorded: May 1, 2020 Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford Cost: $15 Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr present basic principles of building science, with emphasis on heat transfer (the conversion and exchange of thermal...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 12/18/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Places Matter to Microbial Interactions (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Places matter to microbial interactions Recorded: May 21, 2020 Speaker: Dr. Jack Gilbert Cost: Free Explore strategies to manage the spread of infectious disease in buildings and communities Eligible for 1.5 WELL-Specific CEs The recent spread of COVID-19 has brought how we acquire and interact...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 12/18/2020 + Show |
During session 5 we will continue our dicussion on the final pillars of Green Building, water and place! As droughts grips the planet and water bills increase, the places we live can find easy ways to reduce water throuh low flow devices, greywater, rainwater, leak reduction and also landscape which gives away to place. Having a better sense of...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 08/25/2021 + Show |
Third Coast Water Seminars: Hydrologic Performance of the NPCC Green Roof, August 25, 4-5 PM EDT
The Third Coast Water Seminars are a monthly research series hosted by Current in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory, Northwestern University, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the University of Chicago. The series is intended to share the latest research in...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 08/25/2021 + Show |
How to Prioritize Sustainability Projects for an All-Electric Home, August 25, 4-5:30 PM EDT
Two homeowners share their pathway and project priorities on their journey to all-electric home retrofits. Illinois Green Alliance invites you to our free webinar covering how to prioritize decarbonization projects in your home and two homeowners that are part of the ComEd all-electric pilot. Attendees will leave with tips and tools for...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 08/25/2021 + Show |
The race to meet GHG reduction targets continues as organizations are continually thinking of ways to become more proactive and efficient in their use of resources. Energy Management and Information Systems – commonly referred to as EMIS – are supervisory tools designed to help manage building energy use and achieve sustainability...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 08/24/2021 + Show |
USGBC Georgia Presents: Chrysalis Awards 2021, August 24, 4-5:30 PM EDT
USGBC Georgia created the Chrysalis Awards to support broadening the conversation between the green building industry and our green community. Our goal is to support and recognize the people and projects within our community that represent the breadth of what sustainability means from a high-performance building to an urban farm feeding...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 08/24/2021 + Show |
Online: WNC sustainABLE: On Schools, August 17, 12-1 PM CDT
USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability to change future outcomes with proper foresight, adaptability, and innovation. You’re the experts – let’s discuss! The 2020-21 school year was...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 08/17/2021 + Show |
Speed Mentoring – Pivoting into a Sustainable Career, August 15, 6-7:30 pm PDT
The USGBC NCC Rising Leaders recognize the importance of mentorship in fostering successful careers of emerging professionals. We want to give our community the opportunity to connect with established leaders in the AEC industry and help bring clarity to the multifaceted path of a sustainability-oriented career. Through this event, we hope to...
By Richard Minasian // Student 1 reply Event Date: 08/15/2021 + Show |
Online: sustainABLE Green and Equitable Housing, July 20, 1-2 PM EDT
sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability to change future outcomes with proper foresight, adaptability, and innovation. You’re the experts – let’s discuss! Join us to...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 07/20/2021 + Show |
Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training, Online, July 20-23
Become familiar with the main principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction, and operation of buildings. This 16-hour course introduces the main principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction, and operation of buildings. It provides an understanding of energy efficiency,...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 07/20/2021 + Show |
Online: EBC Third Annual New England Energy Leadership Conference, July 16, 9am -12:30 PM
Join EBC for the third annual New England Energy Leadership Conference bringing together state leaders in energy policy and programs from across New England. This virtual conference provides an opportunity for the state energy leader to present their energy plan, program priorities, implementation strategies reflecting the challenges for their...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 07/16/2021 + Show |