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Living Building Challenge 4.0 Workshop, September 20, Boston, Massachusetts
The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, and certification program that addresses development at all scales. LBC 4.0 is a holistic approach to high-performance building that aims to address health, community, equity, en… more...
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0 replies | 1599 views | Posted on: 08/28/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019
RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, December 6, 2:30 - 3:30pm, Amherst, MA
Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out the greywater system to learn how … more...
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Living Building Challenge
0 replies | 1080 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 11/06/2019
Multifamily Buildings Forum: Unlocking Barriers to High Performance, Nov 12, 7:30-10:30 AM, Madison, WI
Join us for a special event focused on unlocking barriers to high performance buildings in the multifamily sector. Learn how to integrate success metrics such as lease rates, tenant retention, brand appeal and more into your decision-matrix… more...
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0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019
WEBINAR: Understanding Water Credits in LEED, November 1
LEED v4 addresses water holistically, taking into account indoor use, outdoor use, specialized uses and metering. It measures all sources of water related to a building, including cooling towers, appliances, fixtures, fittings, process wate… more...
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0 replies | 1350 views | Posted on: 10/27/2019 | Last updated: 10/27/2019
RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, November 20, 10:30-11:30 am, Amherst, MA
Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out the greywater system to learn how waste… more...
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0 replies | 884 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019
RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, December 18, 10:30-11:30am, Amherst, MA
Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out the greywater system to learn how waste… more...
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Living Building Challenge
0 replies | 797 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019
WEBINAR: Getting LEED Specific: Buildings are for People - Design Strategies for Human Engagement, December 10, 12:00PM CST
In this one-hour course, the participant will explore design strategies that encourage beneficial occupant behavior. Consider the impacts occupant behavior changes can have on a building over its lifetime, dispel myths that key occupant beh… more...
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0 replies | 3072 views | Posted on: 10/21/2019 | Last updated: 10/21/2019
Living Building Challenge 4.0: Pittsburgh, December 12 Pittsburgh, PA
The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, and certification program that addresses development at all scales. LBC 4.0 is a holistic approach to high-performance building that aims to address health, community, equity, en… more...
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0 replies | 1370 views | Posted on: 10/21/2019 | Last updated: 10/21/2019
Sustainability Credential Soup, November 5, Chicago, IL
Come to participate in a panel discussion to learn how to obtain sustainability credentials and advance your career. Join as they explore various credentials through their line up of panelists. more...
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0 replies | 1015 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019
Intro to EcoDistricts, USGBC Missouri, November 12, Missouri (Exact Location TBD)
Within the world of green rating systems, LEED provides a model for building-level sustainability, for single-entity controlled community developments, for campuses, and for cities, but it does not have a model for neighborhoods/districts t… more...
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0 replies | 1158 views | Posted on: 10/14/2019 | Last updated: 10/15/2019
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