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The Rheem ProTerra Hybrid Water Heat Pump - A Great Fit for the #1920sMakeoverATL Project (Video)
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Green Builder Matt Hoots and Rheem join together in this video to give a preview of the Rheem ProTerra h
0 replies | 17 views | Posted on: 05/17/2021
Radon and Vapor Control Layers in the 1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse: Pre-Project Testing (Video)
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
As part of the #1920sMakeoverATL whole house deep energy retrofit, Matt and the building team are runnin
0 replies | 21 views | Posted on: 05/18/2021
Air Filtration at the #1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse - It Can Only Get Better from Here (Video)
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We might say Green Builder Matt Hoots is having too much fun filming informative videos to let us in on
0 replies | 22 views | Posted on: 05/18/2021
Free CE Webinar: Vapor Barriers: Do We Really Need Them? June 2, 12 pm EST
Posted by: samanthaklein
In this course we will look at the difference between a vapor barrier and air barriers. What climate zones nee
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Join the Building Performance Association (BPA) and others in the green building and home performance industri
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Webinar: Anti-Racist Practices in Businesses & Organizations, May 12, 10:30 am EDT
Posted by: samanthaklein
NESEA is pleased to be partnering with AORTA, the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance, to of
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Buying and Selling Green Homes, Presented by GreenHome Institute (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Recorded Webinar: Introduction to buying and selling greener homes
Recorded: February 26, 2021
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0 replies | 277 views | Posted on: 05/06/2021
Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, May 26, 12 pm EDT
Posted by: samanthaklein
This one-hour course will discuss vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in opera
… more...0 replies | 275 views | Posted on: 05/04/2021
Webinar: Home Building Crossroads - Strategy to Process Above-Grade Walls, May 11, 3 pm EST
Posted by: samanthaklein
Home Building Crossroads provides residential home construction professionals a chance to discuss challenges a
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Join Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for an exciting preview of the 1920sMakeoverAT
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
The Sustainable Business Network of MA (SBN) has had a mission to create local, green, and fair economies for
… more...0 replies | 56 views | Posted on: 05/14/2021
Webinar: Net Zero Guidance on Renewables and Offsets, June 3, 1 pm EST
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: UK Green Building
In March 2021 UKGBC released the much anticipated Renewable Energy Procurement and Carbon Offsetting Guid
… more...0 replies | 184 views | Posted on: 05/09/2021
Online Event: Buildings and Carbon - Green Building Training Program, June 8, 1 pm EST
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
This course will focus on climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. It
… more...0 replies | 154 views | Posted on: 05/08/2021
Webinar: New Paradigms in Housing, June 8, 8:30 am EDT
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Community is more important now than ever, as is the demand for innovative strategies for affordability. New d
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Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
Go "Behind the Walls" (or in this case outside of them!) with Chris of LG Squared (Architect), Matt of Sawhors
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Webinar: Options for Balanced Ventilation & Tighter Envelopes, May 11, 2 pm CST
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization
We’ve all heard that we need to “Build Tight and Ventilate Right,” but do we have the approa
… more...0 replies | 470 views | Posted on: 05/04/2021
Webinar: Toxins in Our Construction Waste, June 2, 12 pm PST
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: California Green Building
Industry tends to promote diversion as the most important aspect in construction and demolition residuals mana
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Free Webinar: 2019 Energy Code for ADUs Explained, May 13, 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: California Green Building
The energy code can feel confusing and complicated, and even more so for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a
… more...0 replies | 353 views | Posted on: 05/04/2021
Free Webinar: Building A Circular Economy, May 25, 12 pm EDT
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: UK Green Building
This talk will be led by Evy Hambro, a Managing Director, and the Global Head of Thematic and Sector based inv
… more...0 replies | 2235 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021
Free Webinar: Radical Approaches to Regeneration and Development, May 25, 11 am EDT / 4 pm BST
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: UK Green Building
Join this webinar for the launch a new Playbook, designed to support local authorities and partners deliv
… more...0 replies | 556 views | Posted on: 05/01/2021
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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 | 5182 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 | 2151 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
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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 | 2360 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 | 1113 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 | 2855 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 | 2190 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
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Yesterday I had the Opportunity to attend the Materials Summit that was sponsored by the Massachusetts Chapter… more...
3 replies | 1810 views | Posted on: 11/15/2014
Posted by: Allison Friedman
High Performance and Net Zero Construction Workshop Are you interested in learning about high performance a… more...
3 replies | 918 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 | 1628 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
50 members | 904 discussions
Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...
19 members | 62 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 | 23 discussions
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
15 members | 418 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 | 99 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
13 members | 339 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
13 members | 73 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 | 118 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 39 discussions
Please share your news, plans, and ideas about tiny houses here! more...
11 members | 12 discussions
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