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Join GreenHome Institute for an enlightening virtual tour of Equinox House, a remarkable net zero home located in Urbana, Illinois, built in 2010. During the tour, you'll discover the innovative features that make this house a standout example of sust… more...
John Branagan JB will discuss the steps he has taken to update his '80s post-and-beam home to an efficient dwelling, incorporating Solar + Storage + beneficial electrification and intelligent load management. He will touch on the journey from ear… more...
This course will walk you through the sustainability goals of the Maple Square pocket neighborhood being developed in Bloomington, IL. Rebecca D. Johnson and Ryan Reber will be discussing topics like Passive House principles, high performance goals, air q… more...
Whether you are pursuing green building certification, trying to comply with code, or want to have a good paper trail, onsite inspections with photo documentation are key to telling a story about home performance or lack thereof and ensuring good documentation… more...
Building Resilience: Codes, Community Protection & Equity, September 15, 1 - 2 pm ET
The foundation of the insurance crisis is the dramatic growth through fires, floods, storms, and other physical risks. A key solution is building resilience at the community level through updated building codes, nature-based infrastructure, and equitable acces… more...
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