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Deep Energy Retrofits for Brownstones and Brick Row Homes - Let’s Create a Movement in Boston
ZeroEnergy Design Mar 26, 2020

BACKGROUND The first U.S. rowhomes were built in Philadelphia during the 1700s.  They shared one or more walls with neighboring units, which offered material efficiencies and required less... Read More

Developments in Lighting
Interior Elements Nov 08, 2016

There is quite a buzz in the world of artificial lighting these days. In recent years saving energy by swapping out light bulbs with the latest energy efficient technology utilizing associated... Read More

5 Green Hotels to Visit on Your Next Vacation

Top Green Hotels to Visit on Your Next Vacation Green hotels are making waves in the world of sustainable design. Hotels are occupied at all hours of the day, seven days a week, which means energy... Read More

SRECS: The Incentive for Commercial Buildings to Go Solar
EmmamHowe Oct 30, 2016

As a commercial building owner, you can achieve significant short and long term savings by installing solar power. The benefits of solar include operational energy cost reductions, shrinking your... Read More

Ed Markey's Climate Refugee Bill: The Future of Migration Policy
samanthaklein Aug 21, 2020

Migration is arguably one of the most notable aspects of the human experience. Over 200,000 years ago, the first Homo sapiens lived and settled in East Africa. They began moving outside of Africa... Read More

How to Host an Open House with Solar Panels
Realty Sage Feb 26, 2017

Hosting an open house for a property with solar panels is an excellent opportunity to establish yourself as your community’s expert in green homes, sometimes also known as... Read More

Noise Pollution - Understanding the Risks and Effects in Work and Everyday Life
Clayton Shepardson Mar 24, 2022

Introduction Noise, like every other sense, can bring extraordinary amounts of pleasure. On the other hand, too much noise can alter our mental and physical health little by little,... Read More

Building Tomorrow - 3D Printing's Green Revolution in Construction
Suelen Ribeiro Feb 27, 2024

Construction technology is advancing after years of lagging digitalization, and 3D printing is becoming the spotlight for revolutionizing construction methodology. Companies like Peri Group, and... Read More

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) - Tools & Resources
Rate It Green Team Sep 26, 2023

This list is an evolving effort to share helpful Inflation Reduction Act, or IRA-related information we have found to date.  Please feel welcome to share your favorite tools, platforms,... Read More

Panasonic Oasys - A New Way to Design HVAC Systems
New South Homes Jun 24, 2025

As a builder focused on high-performance construction, I'm always interested in new technologies or approaches to solving problems, so when Panasonic reached out to me in early 2024 to come see... Read More