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The Ghost of 1953 - An Installation Story
Posted by: RichardL
It appeared to be a typical installation—or so it seemed. The bright and crisp fall morning of Santa Monica, Calif… more...
0 replies | 23 views | Posted on: 10/24/2021
Indoor airPLUS & Green Built Homes: Green Built Alliance Fall 2021 Workshop, November 18, 2-4pm
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Learn about the indoor air quality requirements of two popular green-building certification programs: Indoor airPLUS and… more...
0 replies | 106 views | Posted on: 10/22/2021
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Clean energy, environmental justice, and social equity are at a critical juncture in the United States. All Americans sh… more...
0 replies | 113 views | Posted on: 10/21/2021
Building for the Future Future Proofing Assets: Prioritising ESG, November 23, 8 am - 1:15 pm BST
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Join IWBI’s EMEA Regional Director Penny Quraishi-Goodall to discuss Investing for ESG, the innovative technologie… more...
0 replies | 110 views | Posted on: 10/21/2021
Posted by: Allison Friedman
NEWIEE is delighted to welcome Dr. Emily Reichert, Chief Executive Officer of Greentown Labs, the largest clean technolo… more...
0 replies | 163 views | Posted on: 10/21/2021
Garage Fire Safety & Indoor Air Quality Issues
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Attached garages sure offer comfort and convenience, allowing occupants to move from vehicles into the built… more...
0 replies | 23 views | Posted on: 10/23/2021
Posted by: Allison Friedman
What is the future of small and medium sized building (SMB) electrification? How do we electrify low-to-moderate income … more...
0 replies | 95 views | Posted on: 10/21/2021
Passive House Symposium 2021, Online, November 3
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The need for low-carbon, climate resilient, and healthy buildings is now more clear than ever and Passive House is a pro… more...
0 replies | 430 views | Posted on: 10/20/2021
Paint and Drywall Moisture Failures Due to Improper Caulking - Prevention, and Solutions
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
What can can pass through your walls with ease, and cause all kinds of problems, but is not a ghost? There i… more...
0 replies | 99 views | Posted on: 10/19/2021
GreenCE Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Public Spaces, November 15, 12 pm EST
Posted by: samanthaklein
In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and … more...
0 replies | 316 views | Posted on: 10/17/2021
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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 coating, I… more...
15 replies | 5601 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 Invisible Green Wa… more...
7 replies | 2302 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 contractor with w
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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 power pla… more...
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Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt
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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 wood." I… more...
4 replies | 2983 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 manufactur… more...
4 replies | 2323 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
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 Seapor… more...
3 replies | 1442 views | Posted on: 01/06/2017
Posted by: StacySinclair
I hope you will check out my latest blog for USGBC-LA: http://usgbc-la.org/blog/spotlight-on-sustainability-what-we-coun… more...
3 replies | 910 views | Posted on: 04/26/2017
Webinar: Doubling the Deeds Excise Tax for Affordable Housing & Climate Solutions, March 4, 8pm
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Join a Webinar, March 4 on Doubling the Deeds Excise Tax for Affordable Housing & Climate Solutions
Learn how one
… more...3 replies | 686 views | Posted on: 02/25/2020
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