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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
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Enhancing energy efficiency through building envelope technologies doesn’t just improve building performance – it can also play a key role in protecting bird populations. Join this webinar
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More and more buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Ho
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Discover how recent EPA rules are transforming the future of refrigerants, a significant source of emissions found in nearly every type of building. Join this webinar to learn how to identify, categor
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Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: WELL for Residential Buildings, October 2, 12-1 pm ET
The WELL Building Standard™ is a vehicle for buildings and organizations to deliver more thoughtful and intentional spaces that enhance human health and well-being. It includes a set of strategi
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Many existing crawlspaces require remediation prior to other energy upgrade work, including attic or electrification upgrades. This course examines retrofits of vented and unvented crawlspaces, tradeo
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Energy efficiency and electrification upgrades are complicated—the average homeowner knows little about how exactly heat pumps, insulation, and other all-electric products work to improve a home
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Commercial renovation projects continue to dominate permit request applications across the Commonwealth and hold tremendous opportunity for energy savings via energy code compliance; yet confusion abo
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Infrastructure across California needs repair; water and wastewater alone need 50 billion dollars in funding to maintain basic functioning. California also needs to build 3.5 million homes in the n
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Moisture, Fire, Insulation & working with Builders 12/10 #BS LIVE, 1-2pm
#BS Friday LIVE brings you Building Science & more each and every Friday.
Mark & Dave invite you to meet:
Dan Edelman, PMP
National Business Development Manager
Builders Building Insul
In November 2021, UKGBC launched the Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap at COP26, a common vision and agreed actions for achieving net zero carbon in the construction, operation and dem
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Virtual Course: GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Multifamily, December 6-10
This 20-hour course covers the policies, processes, and program requirements unique to the Existing Home Multifamily rating system. It addresses current trends in existing construction and illustrates
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Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en
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USGBC Maryland Tour at Evapco, Nov 2, Taneytown, Maryland
Join USGBC Maryland for a special presentation and tour at EVAPCO, Inc. We will start with a networking breakfast and discussion on the cooling tower water requirement from LEED v4, including non-c…
Free Webinar: Equity in Green Jobs, September 29, 2:30 pm CST
We know the climate crisis and the fight for racial justice go hand in hand. The projected growth of the climatetech industry and its ability to train and employ people means that there is abundant po
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Announcing: On-Demand Passive House Training for All, by NAPHN and BEEx
This summer, North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) and Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) announced the launch of a new, coordinated on-demand Passive House training pathway for all those people
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Green Building United New Gravity Housing Conference, July 21-22
Green Building United’s 5th annual New Gravity Housing Conference will be a virtual collaboration with Passive House Accelerator LLC - a creative catalyst for zero energy carbon building. New Gr
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The 25th International Passive House Conference, September 10 & 12, 14 and 15
The 25th International Passive House Conference, including the Passive House Exhibition, will take place in two parts as
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Are you and your neighbors looking for funds to complete a much needed community project? Apply for a Love Your Block grant! Love Your Block is a program that supports grassroots citizen engagement…
You are cordially invited to an upcoming panel hosted by Columbia University’s Earth Institute on ‘Climate Change Impacts: Relocation to Safer Ground.’ Join us for this exciting event on Tuesday…
Electrical Building Technology India 2018, 11-13 Oct, New Delhi, India
The building automation and electrical control market is robustly growing and is transforming the traditional industries with more energy efficient solutions. Electrical building technology India (EBT…
Preparing People for Climate Change in California, Jan 24-25, Oakland, CA
Many individuals and groups statewide are consequently unprepared for the challenges that lie ahead. Many are also unaware of how climate adversities can be used as transformational catalysts to bring…
Passive House Cost Comparison: Part 2 PH Mass Nov 14, Boston, MA
Passive House performance, particularly in smaller buildings, requires extraordinary attention in design and implementation of thermal insulation and thermal bridge free assemblies, air tightness, and…
GreenBiz 18, February 6 - 8, Phoenix, AZ
In its 10th year, GreenBiz 18 will return to Phoenix, AZ for GreenBiz Group's annual temperature-taking of the trends, challenges and solutions in sustainable business today. Join the world’s bri…
Passive House 8 Day Consultants Training Program, Jan 20 - 27, Waitsfield, VT
Yestermorrow is pleased to partner with Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) and offer the complete PHIUS Certified Passive House Consultant (CPHC) Training program. This will be the only location in…
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