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Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit, November 13, Pasadena
Keynote Speakers Welcome Remarks Victor M. Gordo Mayor of Pasadena, California Featured Speakers Tony Thurmond California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Abel Guillén Deputy Superintendent of Public Instr… more...
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Green Schools
0 replies | 1464 views | Posted on: 05/20/2025 | Last updated: 11/10/2025
25th World Premier Energy Forum (WPC) Energy Congress, April 26 -30, 2026, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
At the World's Premier Energy Forum, join 25,000 global energy leaders, policymakers, and innovators. The 25th WPC Energy Congress will be hosted for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 26-30 April 2026. This is a defining mome… more...
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0 replies | 197 views | Posted on: 10/20/2025 | Last updated: 10/23/2025
Green Building Myth Busting: Natural Ventilation - Do Your Walls Need to "Breathe?"
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 wide open! This week, Matt&rsquo… more...
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Health and Air Quality
0 replies | 14165 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020 | Last updated: 10/14/2025
Asbestos Testing at the #1920sMakeoverATL Deep Energy Retrofit Project
In collaboration with Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc., Derek Williams of Bruce Environmental reminds us that asbestos is a serious safety hazard and concern for both workers on site and the eventual homeowners. Asbest… more...
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0 replies | 8902 views | Posted on: 05/21/2021 | Last updated: 08/01/2025
6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy
The 6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy, Green Chemistry 2026, will be held from June 18-20, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain, with virtual participation also available. This hybrid event facilitates bro… more...
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0 replies | 916 views | Posted on: 07/31/2025 | Last updated: 07/31/2025
Smart City Expo Miami - RE:IMAGINE URBAN SPACES, October 6-8, Miami, Florida
Immerse yourself in forward-thinking urban solutions and innovative city planning approaches from experts across multiple disciplines. Smart City Expo Miami takes place October 6-8 at Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus, bringing togeth… more...
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0 replies | 1596 views | Posted on: 06/27/2025 | Last updated: 07/02/2025
Discussing Air Tightness and Blower Door Testing with Corbett Lunsford, Matt Hoots, and Chris Laumer-Giddens (Video)
Follow along in this video as Corbett Lunsford of the Building Performance Workshop talks about air-tightness with Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Inc. and Architect Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared and performs a blower door t… more...
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0 replies | 9153 views | Posted on: 05/23/2021 | Last updated: 06/21/2025
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 and safety, comfort, and energy efficien… more...
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2 replies | 10547 views | Posted on: 05/17/2021 | Last updated: 06/09/2025
Sustainable Facilities Forum, May 15, Sacramento, California
Join us May 15th for the 2025 Forum where once again we will be highlighting strategies, best practices and technologies behind successful public sector facility projects. The agenda for this event includes access to education sessions, … more...
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0 replies | 1944 views | Posted on: 01/02/2025 | Last updated: 04/14/2025
Our Path to Choosing Green Building Certifications: A Passive House and Earthcraft Home Renovation
Our video conversation above, part of the full "Behind the Walls" webinar playlist, shows how the Passive House Standard far exceeds basic energy codes. When we first started the design process on the #1920sM… more...
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0 replies | 14844 views | Posted on: 07/24/2021 | Last updated: 03/27/2025
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