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IMPACT Sustainable Development Conference - Virtual Summit, Half-Day, May 5, 1-5 pm
To protect the health and well-being of our communities and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the in -person IMPACT Conference has been postponed until 2021. However, USGBC will present the Virtual IMPACT Summits on May 5, 2020 to … more...
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Health and Air Quality
0 replies | 1713 views | Posted on: 04/07/2020 | Last updated: 04/11/2020
Webinar: USGBC North Carolina: Health & Wellness in Buildings, April 17, 11 am
Join USGBC Carolinas and Joel McKellar of Whole Building Systems for a discussion on Health and Wellness in the Built Environment. For decades, discussions about high-performance buildings have focused on energy efficiency and environmen… more...
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0 replies | 1578 views | Posted on: 04/10/2020 | Last updated: 04/11/2020
FREE Green Building Webinar, Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, Wednesday, May 6, 12pm EDT
Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and a well-kept timeline. Architectural choices should dri… more...
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0 replies | 1670 views | Posted on: 04/10/2020 | Last updated: 04/10/2020
Rocky Mountain Green Virtual Summit, Hosted by USGBC Colorado, April 30-May 1
Hosted by USGBC Mountain Region, Rocky Mountain Green annually convenes hundreds of building professionals, sustainability leaders and change-makers from across the Rocky Mountain region for discussions about today’s most cr… more...
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0 replies | 1518 views | Posted on: 04/07/2020 | Last updated: 04/10/2020
FREE Green Building Webinar - Decorative Hardwood Plywood - A Beautifully Sustainable Choice, April 30, 12 pm
In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain in-depth knowledge of decorative hardwood plywood, focusing on its manufacture, uses, and sustainability. It will discuss visual grading, the natural characteristics of wood, types of … more...
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0 replies | 1386 views | Posted on: 04/08/2020 | Last updated: 04/10/2020
FREE Green Building Webinar - Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, April 16, 12pm EST
When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In this course, we will explore various mat… more...
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0 replies | 2408 views | Posted on: 04/08/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020
FREE Webinar: The Importance of Effective Handwashing and It's Impact on Global Health, Thursday, March 26, 12pm EDT
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 engineer. This course will review current … more...
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0 replies | 1870 views | Posted on: 03/20/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020
FREE Webinar: Hydrophobic Coatings: Improve Sustainability and Reduce Maintenance Costs, Wednesday, February 12, 12 - 1pm EST
In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protective coating including a decrease in env… more...
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0 replies | 1509 views | Posted on: 02/05/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020
FREE Webinar - Daylighting by Design, April 7, 12pm EDT
This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing design methods including specification o… more...
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0 replies | 1738 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020
FREE Webinar - Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, April 9 12pm EDT
To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulation can function as multiple control layers, pro… more...
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0 replies | 1563 views | Posted on: 03/26/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020
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