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Seeking Recommendations for an Eco Friendly Gas Fireplace Insert
Hello out there - Please reply if you know of a super and eco friendly fireplace insert? We've been repairing an old gas fireplace so many times, we just want to do an insert and know that it's…
NOT COMPLICATED - JUST GREEN, podcast of common sense for better construction
This episode features an interview with Matt Hoots, the president of Sawhorse construction, one of Atlanta’s premier residential remodeling firms, known for their innovation, professionali
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#GreenInfluncerATL group members connect at #IBS2022 in Orlando
I was chatting with the Mitsubishi Electric team at the Internation Builders Show when I ran into Corbett Lunsford. He was about to give a presentation at the Aprilaire booth, which was
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HVAC Efficiency and Commissioning (a scary story)
As part of a major renovation of a 100 year old building that houses 46 students we added per circuit electricity consumption monitoring. A month after the building was re-occupied we
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Free Virtual Workshop Series: Building Retrofit, 4/13, 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11
The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese
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In this video, Matt Hoots talks with Jennifer Prins of Cambria at the International Builders Show/Kitchen & Bathroom Show.
Cambria is introducing 20 new celebratory designs a
Custom Milled Plywood Seeks a New Home - a Unique Salvage Opportunity (Cambridge, MA)
4,000SF of commercial office space with a unique, custom-milled plywood interior architectural form is being renovated in Cambridge, MA. In an effort to keep this material out of a landfill,
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Sustainable small houses? Which are the best choices?
Hello RateITGreen community, I plan to build a small house and I wonder which are the most sustainable and eco-friendly methods? As I can see here there are various ways to do it, but I wonder if some
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Passive House for Affordable Housing Forum January 29, 1-3 pm, Boston (Note: Venue Change!)
Passive House design is smart, durable, and can cost-effectively realize substantial long-term savings for the multifamily affordable housing sector. PHMA is co-sponsoring this event with LISC B…
California is Paying Other States to Take Its Excess Solar Power
California’s solar power has been booming in recent years. In 2010, only 0.5% of electricity in California was produced by solar power. In 2016, solar power, from both rooftop panels and solar f
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Green Cleaning Products: Some Alternatives to Conventional Chemicals
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
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New blog post - language is more than a tool
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…
Solecan™ is an eco-friendly single can trash & recycling solution. It makes recycling so convenient your cat could do it. Recycle. Everywhere.
India’s solar capacity to double in 2017
In 2017, India’s solar capacity is projected to double to 18 GW, with 14.2 GW of solar projects currently under development and tenders for approximately 6.3 GW are yet to be auctioned. India’s…
After working on a corporate campus, I was shocked at how many things in the realm of building performance are STILL done with pen and paper or a long email chain. It strikes me that there should be q…
Next Step Living Out of Business - What does this Mean for Homeowners?
Next Step Living Out of Business - What does this Mean for Homeowners? Next Step Living announced that it would cease its operations on March 18, after running out of cash. After starting out as a…
COP21 Kicks off - What Can We Really Hope For?
At the start of COP21 on Monday, 150 world leaders gathered for a photo and then many gave speeches outlining the importance of agreeing and acting now to prevent the worst effects of climate change. …
BSA's ABX2015 is this week! What are your Favorite Sustainable Sessions?
ABX 2015 - Boston November 17-19 Boston Convention and Exhibition Center Join the Northeast architectural, design, and building community this week for over 200 education sessions, or walk the …
Boston Globe: It’s not easy being green — and Affordable — in Boston (Is it Getting Easier?)
Is it getting easier to be green in Boston? Globe writer Andy Rosen reports on current efforts, including: -Boston construction over 50,000 sf must be LEED certifiable (whether certified or not) …
Sustain Yourself: A Night of Sustainable, Upscale Dining & Networking What: USGBC MA Chapter's 6th Annual Sustainable Dinner When: Thursday, November 12, 6:00-8:00PM Where: Commonwealth Restauran…
Date: October 15, 2015 Time: 7:30 AM - 6:30 PM, with different sessions and breaks Location: TKP New York Conference Center 109 W 39th St New York, NY 10018 NESEA, the region’s leading member…
I have been trying to find out about Cellulose Insulation, the newspaper stuff. Last winter my attic leaked water came in onto the Cellulose Insulation. My question is when Cellulose Insulation gets…
I would love to hear from people and companies currently involved in the #madeinmmerica movement/program. I remember (kind of cheesy) commercials about this long ago, and then the momentum seemed to d…
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