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Building Tech Forum, April 21, 5;30-8:30 pm, Hosted by USGBC MA at Greentown Labs, Somerville
Building Tech Forum Thursday, April 21, 5:30 - 8:30 PM Greentown Labs, 28 Dane Street Somerville MA Buildings are fundamentally about technology. Innovation in the building sector is driving …
How are your Heat Pumps Doing in Winter: The Good, the Bad, & The Ugly?
I don't want to gloat about my heat pumps entirely, believe me, as I just found out an older mini split we have apparently has a refrigerant leak. HVAC is also never easy - and never 10
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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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Radon and Vapor Control Layers in the 1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse: Pre-Project Testing
As part of the #1920sMakeoverATL whole house deep energy retrofit, Matt and the building team are running pre-diagnostic tests which will help them address performance issues relating to health
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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Free conference webinar this coming Aug. 8,2020 Saturday at 11:00 Am to 12:30 Pm Pacific standard time.
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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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Mexican company converts avocado pits into completely biodegradable plastic
When you think of Mexico, you think of tequila and guacamole, says Scott Munguia. If he has his way, you might also be thinking of something else made from the avocado: plastic made from the seed.
Are You Confused by the Food Label: "Best-by," "Use-by," and "Sell-by?"
Have you tossed away food because you aren't sure what the label means? You’re not the only one. Nine out of 10 buyers are confused by the USDA food label and the average family is throwing away $1,…
The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the Commonwealth by championing green building practices in our communities. Join us on the second Monday of each …
USGBC MA - Residential Green Building Meeting with Guest Speaker Joshua May on August 14, Boston
This August, Joshua May of Climate Reality will come in to speak with the Residential green Building Committee (and you!) about how to spread the word on climate change to anyone and everyone you enga…
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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Indiegogo Campaign for Royal Wind!
Hello. My husband and I have just launched an Indiegogo project to build the forms for, and a full-scale prototype of, our new residential-scale wind power generator, the Shrouded Dual Turbine Generat…
Hello Allison and all I was able to meet during USGBC Greenbuild! For those of us who work primarily within the Indoor Environmental Quality arena, I am excited to see the WELL Building Standard gain…
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…
Is Mold in Modern Buildings a Sign Of Energy Loss?
Why does mold grows in new buildings? In an article found on a Australian building site, this question is explored. The main topic of the article is the accidental creation of "thermal bridges", break…
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…
Deregulation of the Utility Companies
I am looking for any information or opinions about the deregulation of the utility companies. I have noticed that because of the recent articles of the rate hike of national grid that there is more ta…
We are looking to network with Green Concrete providers
In recent events, the EPA revealed new greenhouse-gas criteria for power plants after a long wait ensuing through with the power approved under a 2007 Supreme Court ruling affirming carbon dioxide a c…
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