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Webinar: Green Advantage Certification Overview, 4.16, 1-1:30 pm Pacific
Posted by: Allison Friedman
"This is a complimentary webinar open to our USGBC-LA community, both members and the general public. &nb
… more...0 replies | 79 views | Posted on: 03/30/2020
Webinar: How Can We Make Net Zero the Norm? USGBC National Capital Region, March 31
Posted by: Allison Friedman
An open roundtable to discuss what it's going to take to make net zero construction and operation the norm
… more...0 replies | 853 views | Posted on: 03/29/2020
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Product optimization and embodied carbon in products are hot topics in 2020. Our previous webinar explained wh
… more...0 replies | 393 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020
Posted by: Allison Friedman
When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materi
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materi
… more...0 replies | 800 views | Posted on: 03/24/2020
Greenbiz: Circularity 20: Advancing the Circular Economy, August 25-27, Atlanta, Georgia
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Circularity isn’t just another sustainability framework — it’s a radically different way of
… more...0 replies | 84 views | Posted on: 03/23/2020
International Living Future Institute - Online Global Happy Hour, Friday, March 27, 3 pm EST
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The International Living Future Institute has issued an offer and a call to gather!
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in
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International Living Future Institute - Online Global Happy Hour, Fridays 3-5 pm
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The International Living Future Institute has issued an offer and a call to gather!
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0 replies | 425 views | Posted on: 03/20/2020
Living Future 20 Unconference (Now Digital!), May 5 - 8
Posted by: Allison Friedman
** Due to the health risks posed by large gatherings at this time, Living Future Institute has moved
… more...0 replies | 294 views | Posted on: 03/28/2020
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Michigan Green Building
During this course, we will go over these 10 high-level tips that have been consistent across most projects th
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FREE Webinar by MIAQC: Ventilation Measurements, Easier than You May Think, April 8, 3-4 pm (EDT)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization
Airflow measurements are critical to achieving great home performance; from the aspects of comfort, health (IA
… more...0 replies | 129 views | Posted on: 03/31/2020
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Buildings and Our Health - News and Information
Pipes break. HVAC equipment fails. Service work may need to be performed even during a time of lockdown and se
… more...0 replies | 400 views | Posted on: 03/31/2020
Webinar: COVID-19, Considerations for Multifamily and Affordable Housing, April 7, 1-2:15 pm EDT
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Buildings and Our Health - News and Information
April 7th 1:00-2:15 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) / 6:00pm – 7:15pm BST (British Summer Time) / 7:00pm
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Buildings and Our Health - News and Information
Tuesday, March 31 1:00-2:15 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) / 6:00pm – 7:15pm BST (British Summer Time) /
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Buildings and Our Health - News and Information
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Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Design, Inc. has created a video explaining some of the most important factors we s
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FREE Webinar - Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, April 9 12pm EDT
Posted by: mkilmartin
Group: Developing Technologies
To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buil
… more...0 replies | 533 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020
FREE Webinar - Daylighting by Design, April 7, 12pm EDT
Posted by: mkilmartin
Group: Emerging Green Professionals
This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work fo
… more...0 replies | 352 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020
Principles and Foundations of Environmental Education, Summer Online Course, June 1 - August 9, 2020
Posted by: mkilmartin
Group: Emerging Green Professionals
Registration Required- Register by May 26!
OVERVIEW: Are you looking for ways to enhance your environm
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New England Chapter of IIBEC: Building Enclosure Boot Camp, May 7, Boston, MA
Posted by: mkilmartin
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Join the New England Chapter of IIBEC for their Building Enclosure Boot Camp (6 Continuing Education
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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 | 4510 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 | 1906 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...7 replies | 2325 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...
6 replies | 2111 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...6 replies | 887 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 | 2618 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015
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Yesterday I had the Opportunity to attend the Materials Summit that was sponsored by the Massachusetts Chapter… more...
3 replies | 1640 views | Posted on: 11/15/2014
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High Performance and Net Zero Construction Workshop Are you interested in learning about high performance a… more...
3 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 09/26/2016
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Mass Energy and People's Power & Light are offering a discount and rebate program that allows people to buy an… more...
3 replies | 1271 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016
NESEA's BuildingEnergy Boston Conference & Expo - March 7-9, Boston
Posted by: Allison Friedman
New England Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) BuildingEnergy Boston Conference & Expo March 7-9, Boston… more...
3 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 01/06/2017
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
49 members | 832 discussions
Join our group to share affordable green housing information, news and events. (Photo is of the E+ Housing … more...
19 members | 51 discussions
This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with o… more...
18 members | 19 discussions
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
15 members | 361 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
13 members | 282 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...
12 members | 84 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
12 members | 58 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...
11 members | 100 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 31 discussions
Please share your news, plans, and ideas about tiny houses here! more...
11 members | 10 discussions
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