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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

Designing Better WELL Building Signage Systems for People and Our Planet
Green Dot Sign® Jan 17, 2022

Signs are used to communicate and inform, and assist in creating a branded experience for building occupants.  Somewhat uniquely,  WELL Certified Buildings specifically require or encourage... Read More

Making the Connection: Sustainable Living and Electrifying Everything
Rebecca Kimber Nov 09, 2021

When I became interested in “sustainable living” I understood the basics. Use more renewable energy and stop driving gas guzzlers. We traded in our combustion engine car for a Tesla and... Read More

Wasted Water (and NOI) is Going Down the Drain - IoT Toilet and Flood Sensors and Monitoring
RichardL Oct 27, 2021

Wasted Water and your NOI is Going Down the Drain! Water conservation is good for the environment and your bottom line.   Increasingly, builders, developers and planners have embraced the... Read More

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) 101 - An Introduction, and Starting a Wider Conversation
Allison Friedman Aug 25, 2021

It’s a fairly well known generalization in the building industry and beyond that we spend up to 90% of our time indoors, so it seems that most people would agree easily enough that the quality... Read More

The #1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse Project: A Deep Energy Whole House Retrofit and Green Building Virtual Reality Experience
Rate It Green Team May 19, 2021

Welcome to the #1920sMakeoverATL Project! See the Virtual Tour Below, or Click to Visit the full-view version! Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and his team and Project... Read More

Why Landscaping Companies Should Consider Going Electric, by George Carrette, EcoQuiet Lawncare
EcoQuiet Lawn Care Apr 23, 2021

I started my landscaping company, EcoQuiet Lawn Care, back in 2014. Some friends of mine had expressed interest in the industry and spoken to me about the opportunities they saw in electric... Read More

Electric Landscaping 101
EcoQuiet Lawn Care Apr 23, 2021

Most homeowners are familiar with the earth-shattering noise that leaf blowers produce, but few are aware of the impacts that the traditional landscaping industry has on the environment and our... Read More

Six Ways to Prep Your Yard for Electric Landscaping
EcoQuiet Lawn Care Apr 23, 2021

Electric landscaping is competitive in almost every way with its gasoline counterparts. However, inherent in electric equipment is a slight drawback in power and an increase in cost. To help mitigate... Read More

Start with a Green Mission Statement: The Executive Guide To Becoming a Sustainable Business – Step 1
Green Business Bureau Apr 01, 2021

The Sustainable Business Journey If your company is working toward becoming a more sustainable company, you need a strategy, plan and roadmap. The green business journey starts with establishing a... Read More