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Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)
Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth. Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine Hart of Caragreen Healthy Building Materials about Havelock loose fill wool insulation (100% wool and no synthetic mix - it&rsquo… more...
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Insulation
4 replies | 7092 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020 | Last updated: 01/13/2023
Stone and Brick Veneers from Eldorado Stone and Cultured Stone - Lighter and Easy to Install (Video)
Green Builder Matt Hoots brings you “live"* to the expo floor in this multi-part interview with Allie Roqueta, Marketing Brand Manager at Boral Stone Division, from the International Builders Show (IBS).… more...
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Other
1 replies | 4160 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020 | Last updated: 01/13/2023
An Introduction to Aprilaire and Whole House Air Quality Systems (Video)
Join green builder Matt Hoots as he interviews Joseph Hillenmeyer, Channel Marketing Manager for Aprilaire. Joseph shares some company history as well as an overview of key issues related to whole-house filtration and humidity c… more...
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Humidity Control Equipment
0 replies | 14413 views | Posted on: 02/23/2021 | Last updated: 01/09/2023
Exploring Whole House Filtration and Particulate Matter, with Aprilaire (Video)
In this interview with green builder Matt Hoots, Joseph Hillenmeyer with Aprilaire takes a deeper dive into whole-house air filtration and explores what we need to know about healthy air. Awareness of filtration has grown in the… more...
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Filtration
0 replies | 10586 views | Posted on: 02/25/2021 | Last updated: 01/09/2023
Exploring the Environmental, Health and Community Benefits of Electric Lawn and Garden Equipment with EcoQuiet's George Carrette (Video)
George Carrette is greening lawn care, one lawn at a time. George has owned and operated EcoQuiet Lawn Care in Massachusetts since 2014. After George studied Horticulture at UMass Amherst Stockbridge School of Agriculture,… more...
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Landscaping and Land Management
0 replies | 7715 views | Posted on: 03/13/2021 | Last updated: 01/05/2023
Leaf Blower Bans and other Noise Pollution Limits On the Rise
A somewhat unexpected result of the 2020 COVID19 pandemic seems to be increased interest in gas-powered leaf blower and related bans. The virus of course caused many people to stay home and kept suburban workers in their home offices a… more...
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Landscaping and Land Management
0 replies | 11032 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 01/05/2023
Your House May be Making You Sick!
I got questions from a YouTube video regarding ventilation in their home. They also wanted to ventilate their detached art studio. They indicated that they would be sick inside the house during certain times of the year in t… more...
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Filtration
0 replies | 4774 views | Posted on: 09/18/2021 | Last updated: 12/26/2022
Key Humidity Control Concepts by Therma-Stor
Nikki Krueger, Building Science and Business Development Manager at Therma-Stor took the time to introduce the company and also to explain several key dehumidification concepts. This interview is a great example o… more...
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Humidity Control Equipment
0 replies | 9292 views | Posted on: 09/29/2021 | Last updated: 12/26/2022
The Ghost of 1953 - An Installation Story
It appeared to be a typical installation—or so it seemed. The bright and crisp fall morning of Santa Monica, California, boasted the fragrant perfume of night blooming jasmine coalesced with ocean air. Our technical manag… more...
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Water Conservation
0 replies | 638 views | Posted on: 10/23/2021 | Last updated: 12/21/2022
Artificial Intelligence in HVAC system
Did you know that with the help of artificial intelligence in the HVAC system, you can reduce the carbon footprint in the building and save on electricity bills? AI-powered energy efficiency. In Arloid we believe that the technology crea… more...
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HVAC Instrumentation and Controls
0 replies | 215 views | Posted on: 09/23/2022 | Last updated: 11/24/2022
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