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Online: USGBC Missouri Gateway Chapter, Annual Green Building Showcase, May 11, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Posted by: Ashley Freeman
Annual Green Building Showcase Join on Zoom, for the annual Green Building Showcase to learn about four loc… more...
0 replies | 10 views | Posted on: 04/13/2021
Posted by: Ashley Freeman
During this webinar, we will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the … more...
0 replies | 10 views | Posted on: 04/13/2021
Free CE Webinar: A Green Home on My Block? Review a US Wide Database, May 5, 12 pm EDT
Posted by: samanthaklein
The Green Building Registry (GBR) is the largest database of home performance data in the US - Building Certifications a… more...
0 replies | 18 views | Posted on: 04/13/2021
Webinar: Principles for Delivering Urban Nature-based Solutions, April 29, 12 pm BST
Posted by: samanthaklein
The principles are primarily intended to be used by developers, owners, operators and occupiers of buildings within an u… more...
0 replies | 19 views | Posted on: 04/13/2021
Posted by: samanthaklein
The COVID-19 crisis has put urban infrastructure under the spotlight. New questions on the ways we build (and build back… more...
0 replies | 43 views | Posted on: 04/13/2021
Free UK Webinar: Advancing Net Zero, April 29, 12 pm BST
Posted by: samanthaklein
Climate change is having devastating effects on our environment and it is clear that business as usual is no longer good… more...
0 replies | 43 views | Posted on: 04/12/2021
Webinar: Solid Wall Insulation with Nick Parsons, April 28, 12:30 EDT
Posted by: samanthaklein
Nick Parsons has worked for over 30 years in energy-efficient and sustainable building and renewable energy. For 10 year… more...
0 replies | 197 views | Posted on: 04/12/2021
MassRecycle Virtual Conference and Trade Show, April 15 - 16
Posted by: Allison Friedman
MassRecycle will host this conference virtually over the course of two days on Thursday, April 15th from 1:00pm to … more...
0 replies | 264 views | Posted on: 04/11/2021
Webinar: The Future of Cars is Electric, April 27, 6 pm EDT
Posted by: samanthaklein
Thinking about buying an electric vehicle (EV)? Maybe you’ve been hearing all of the news about car manufacturers … more...
0 replies | 106 views | Posted on: 04/11/2021
Online GPRO Training: Operations & Maintenance Essentials, April 23 & 30
Posted by: samanthaklein
Did you know that efficiently operated and well-maintained buildings can reduce operating costs by 20-50% while improvin… more...
0 replies | 86 views | Posted on: 04/11/2021
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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 | 5126 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 | 2135 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...
5 replies | 2344 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 such as s
… more...5 replies | 1097 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 wood." I… more...
4 replies | 2833 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 | 2167 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 | 1384 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 | 770 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 | 611 views | Posted on: 02/25/2020
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