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A Brief History of Green Building

by YijunW

Today, green building is defined by the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive as “the practice of 1) increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use energy, water, and

Filed under: Green Building and Green Living Books

0 replies | 19767 views | Posted on: 07/07/2018 | Last updated: 02/16/2023

Plastic vs. Reusable Bags: Which Bag Is Best?

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Did you know that you need to reuse a canvas bag 171 times to mitigate the environmental impacts over a plastic bag? But now, due to the looming threat of climate change and the overfilling of our …

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Education ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Other Green Building - Other,Information and Resources

Keywords: Green Home,Environmental Actvitism,Sustainable Living,Reusable Bags,Susty

0 replies | 18606 views | Posted on: 08/03/2016 | Last updated: 08/03/2016

Whole House Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERVs) Explained, by Panasonic

by Rate It Green Team



We’d like to thank Ken Nelson at Panasonic for his terrific explanation of how ERVs work and for introducing us to the features and benefits of the Intelli-Balance 200 as well.

Filed under: Energy Recovery and Heat Recovery Ventilation

Keywords: HVAC,Ventilation Systems,Ventilation,Humidity,ERVs,Whole House Ventilation Systems,ERV,Panasonic

0 replies | 15507 views | Posted on: 09/29/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2022

What is a High Performance Home?

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

"High performance homes" is a term that’s bandied around a lot. We’ve found that many people don’t really understand exactly what it means or the benefits of owning a high performance home until…

Filed under: Other Whole Building Standards

Keywords: Design,Energy Efficiency,Resilience,High Performance Homes,Whole Life Cycle

0 replies | 14841 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

An Introduction to Aprilaire and Whole House Air Quality Systems (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join green builder Matt Hoots as he interviews Joseph Hillenmeyer, Channel Marketing Manager for Aprilaire.  Joseph shares some company history as well as an overview of key issues related

Filed under: Humidity Control Equipment

Keywords: Air Quality,Ventilation,Humidity,Moisture Control,Filtration,AprilAire,Moisture,Moisture Management,Humidification,HVAC Controls

0 replies | 14372 views | Posted on: 02/23/2021 | Last updated: 01/09/2023

New blog post - language is more than a tool

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

USGBC-LA's blog series entitled "Snapshot on Sustainability", continues this week with a new post entitled, "Language is more than a Tool". usgbc-la.org/blog. I hope you will enjoy, leave a commen…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

California Green Building

2 replies | 13328 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Reviewing the Top Benefits of Healthy Air at Home, with Aprilaire (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


In this video, Patrick Dougherty shares an introduction to Aprilaire's whole house ventilation and healthy home solutions with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show/Kitchen

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Homes,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems,Ventilation,AprilAire,HVAC

0 replies | 12859 views | Posted on: 08/31/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023

A Conversation with Patrick Chopson of Cove.Tool: Optimizing Building Performance, Sustainability & Cost through Building Information Modeling

by Rate It Green Team


Whether you’re a BIM expert, or an emerging professional, we think this conversation with Matt Hoots and Patrick Chopson of Cove.Tool is worth a listen.  Patrick gives an introdu

Filed under: Software

1 replies | 12161 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 01/30/2023

Learning about Smarter Refrigerant Management with Trakref (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


This interview with Tedd Atwood of Trakref and Matt Hoots is a must listen for building owners and operators/managers.  Managing refrigerants better will save money and energy and equipment

Filed under: Software

Keywords: HVAC,Refrigeration,Refrigerant,Refrigeration Maintenance,Refrigerant leaks

1 replies | 11782 views | Posted on: 08/24/2020 | Last updated: 01/30/2023

Can heat pump water heaters extend the life of your EV?

by Christopher Matos-Rogers // Sustainability you can Live with

In a recent weekly room on Clubhouse, we were busting performance myths about all-electric homes.  Naturally, heat pump water heaters came up, and one of my green realtor colleagues in Phoen

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Green Influencer ATL

Keywords: Electric Vehicles,EV - Electric Vehicles,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,heat pump water heater

3 replies | 11770 views | Posted on: 10/09/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2022

Learning About Rockwool's Versatility with Matt Hoots at the International Builders Show (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Did you know that Rockwool is actually made out of volcanically derived rock - basalt from the earth’s crust and recycled steel slag? 

Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Design, Inc.


Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool

1 replies | 11562 views | Posted on: 07/18/2020 | Last updated: 08/26/2023

Walking and Talking about Fresh Air and Ventilation with Green Building Expert Matt Hoots - and Oliver

by Rate It Green Team

Matt Hoots’ dog Oliver was lucky enough to go out on a fun, awesome walk in the fresh air on a beautiful sunny day recently, and Matt of course got to thinking and took the opportunity to share

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 11357 views | Posted on: 09/30/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2022

Green Building Myth Busting: Natural Ventilation - Do Your Walls Need to "Breathe?" (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Welcome to the launch of the Green Building Myth Busters Series with Matt Hoots.  Matt’s and his coconspirators are about to bust some old misperceptions in the green building world w

The Pre-Construction #1920sMakeoverATL Virtual Reality Green Building Tour is Live!

by Rate It Green Team



Announcing the launch of the #1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse Pre-Construction Virtual Reality Tour! Hear the birds sing and the music play, tour the project, and it's like you're THE

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Related to: Graphics

Keywords: Green Building,Virtual Reality

0 replies | 11205 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 03/01/2023

Green Cleaning Products: Some Alternatives to Conventional Chemicals

by Matt Z. // Student

Today’s household cleaners contain many known harmful chemicals. Low exposure to these chemicals in properly ventilated spaces should be relatively safe; however, most people use more than just

Filed under: Green Living

2 replies | 11023 views | Posted on: 07/09/2017 | Last updated: 05/13/2021

An Introduction to Marvin Windows and Doors: Ultimate Signature, Modern Signature, Elevate and Essential (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots put together this introduction to Marvin Window and Doors windows with Marvin’s Regional Sales Manager Kevin Kline and Senior Project Manager Brenda Pellan-Brunk.

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: Windows,Doors,Marvin Windows and Doors

0 replies | 10952 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/09/2023

What is a Passive House - An Introduction

by AbbieKnight

According to Wikipedia, the definition of a passive house is “is a rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, reducing its ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low en

Filed under: Passive House

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 10941 views | Posted on: 08/07/2017 | Last updated: 01/13/2019

Leaf Blower Bans and other Noise Pollution Limits On the Rise

by EcoQuiet Lawn Care

A somewhat unexpected result of the 2020 COVID19 pandemic seems to be increased interest in gas-powered leaf blower and related bans. The virus of course caused many people to stay home and kept

Filed under: Landscaping and Land Management

Keywords: Landscaping,Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment,Lawns,Electric Landscaping,Electric Lawn Care,Lawn and Garden,Leaf Blowers,Lawn Mowers

0 replies | 10891 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 01/05/2023

Green Building Myth Busting: It IS Fun to Watch a Pot Boil, on an Induction Cooktop (Video)

by Rate It Green Team

Have you wanted to see an induction stove at work?  Check out this Green Building Myth Busting video by Green Builder Matt Hoots and Lisa Connor, of Sub-Zero, Wolf Southeast, Inc.

Thi

Filed under: Appliances

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance,Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Induction,Induction Cooking,Induction Stoves,Kitchens,IEQ,Myth Busting

1 replies | 10792 views | Posted on: 01/26/2021 | Last updated: 04/17/2023

Exploring Whole House Filtration and Particulate Matter, with Aprilaire (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


In this interview with green builder Matt Hoots, Joseph Hillenmeyer with Aprilaire takes a deeper dive into whole-house air filtration and explores what we need to know about healthy air. 

Filed under: Filtration

Keywords: HVAC,Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems,Ventilation,Filtration,AprilAire

0 replies | 10535 views | Posted on: 02/25/2021 | Last updated: 01/09/2023

Common Framing Problems with Older Homes can Lead to High Energy Bills

by SawHorse, Inc.

I've heard that "They Don't Build Them Like the Used To..."  This may be a good thing for some things like furniture, however when it comes to the structure of an old house, tha

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 10274 views | Posted on: 07/24/2021 | Last updated: 07/24/2021

Saving Energy with Daylighting Design

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In a previous five-part series, Climate Change: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t it?, I explored the five main things that are effecting climate change, according to Bill Gates. He li

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Conservation,Daylighting

0 replies | 10180 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

Helvex Waterless Urinals: Increasing Water Efficiency while Saving Money, Maintenance, and Energy

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots was fortunate to engage in a great and informative conversation focused on waterless urinals with Stefana Naicu, and Gerardo Roa of Helvex, a leading Americas manufactur

Filed under: Waterless Urinals

Keywords: Plumbing,Waterless Urinals,Bathroom Fixtures,Urinals,restrooms,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 10091 views | Posted on: 03/02/2021 | Last updated: 11/10/2021

Water Sensors Can Help Save $$ - Sensor Industries

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

Using water efficiently and avoiding waste should be a top priority for green builders, and all builders. Since water is a finite resource, it is essential to ensure that we have an adeq

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Water,IoT,Water Conservation,Flooding,Plumbing,Water Sensors,Leaks,Water leaks

0 replies | 9960 views | Posted on: 01/21/2022 | Last updated: 09/25/2023

 

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