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Discussions with tag 'Indoor Air Quality'

Indoor Air Pollutants - Invisible but Affecting Our Health

by Higgins_James // Student

Today, pollution of all kinds affects our planet and our health. Pollution comes in many shapes and forms, but this discussion will focus on specifically indoor air pollutants and the unknown invisibl…

Filed under: Other Green Building Air

Keywords: Pollution,Indoor Air Quality,Air Pollution

0 replies | 1992 views | Posted on: 06/23/2016 | Last updated: 06/23/2016

Building Operator Certification: Smart Buildings Need Smart Operators

by SPEER (South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource)

Did you know most buildings can cut total energy use by 5-30% while fully maintaining or improving both comfort and function? The national Building Operator Certification® (BOC) Program is the lea

Filed under: Facilities Management

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Lighting,Indoor Air Quality,lighting retrofits

0 replies | 5426 views | Posted on: 02/27/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

IAQ and Energy 2019, October 31-November 1, Portland, ME

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Come to Portland to attend IAQ & ENERGY 2019 in-person, to join hundreds of professionals who are looking for cutting-edge information for healthy, energy-efficient indoor environments w

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Related to: Indoor Air Quality,Energy Management

Keywords: Cleantech,Energy Efficiency,Indoor Air Quality,Portland Maine

0 replies | 866 views | Posted on: 10/10/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

Greener and Healthier: Establishing a Green Cleaning Program, November 5, Pittsburgh, PA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Ensuring a clean and safe learning environment is a top priority for schools that can make good financial sense AND protect the health of students, staff and custodians. Small changes to cleaning

Indoor Air Quality 101

by FGHVAC

Ensuring high ventilation rates to dilute CO2 and other gases that cause negative effects on humans should be a priority in commercial and industrial buildings, but that is not always the case. I

(Postponed) Indoor Air Quality in Schools: Best Practices for Makerspaces and Special-Use Classrooms, April 2, Pittsburgh, PA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

POSTPONED: Indoor Air Quality in Schools: Best Practices for Makerspaces and Special-Use Classrooms

Out of concern for our staff, community, and overall public health during the spread of COVID-19,

Filed under: Green Schools

Related to: Indoor Air Quality,Green Schools,Health and Air Quality

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Pennsylvania,Green Schools,Indoor Air Quality

0 replies | 406 views | Posted on: 03/14/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

Maine Indoor Air Quality Council - Compilation of Resources for Management of the Indoor Environment During the COVID-19 Epidemic

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Maine Indoor Air Quality Council has put together a "Compilation of Resources for Management of the Indoor Environment During the COVID-19 Epidemic:"

https://maineindoorair.org/resources-

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

0 replies | 876 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 03/22/2020

FREE Webinar by MIAQC: Ventilation Measurements, Easier than You May Think, April 8, 3-4 pm (EDT)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Airflow measurements are critical to achieving great home performance; from the aspects of comfort, health (IAQ) and energy usage.

As houses tighten, energy codes require mechanical ventilation. To

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality

0 replies | 867 views | Posted on: 03/31/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

Virtual IAQ and Energy 2020 Conference, October 27-29

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

At IAQ & Energy 2020, you will find all the components to design, construct, operate & maintain healthy, environmentally-sustainable indoor spaces:

  • Building Science, Design,

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

0 replies | 2279 views | Posted on: 04/13/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

This Week on the Healthy Indoors Show (free) - Cleaning/Decontaminating Buildings for COVID-19, Thursday, 4/16, 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This week the Healthy Indoors Show revisits the topic of what is being done to address properties with confirmed or suspected COVID-19 cases. What are the cognizant authorities recommending

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Healthy Buildings,Indoor Air Quality,Covid-19

0 replies | 917 views | Posted on: 04/14/2020 | Last updated: 04/14/2020

Webinar: SustainABLE: Indoor Environmental Quality - Now What? June 9, 12 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring green building and sustainability in relationship to current events and our ability to change future outcomes with proper fores

Filed under: Indoor Air Quality

Related to: Other,Indoor Air Quality

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Living,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation

0 replies | 1217 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

Free Webinar, Answers to Your Unanswered Ventilation Questions, Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, June 4, 2 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us on Thursday, June 4, 2020 for a free, one-hour session designed to answer all your unanswered questions about residential ventilation.

This presentation is designed to dispel the myths surr

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: HVAC,Air Quality,Green Homes,Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council,Ventilation

1 replies | 774 views | Posted on: 06/01/2020 | Last updated: 06/03/2020

FREE Webinar: The Basics of Building Science The Foundation of Healthy Indoor Air Quality, June 11, 2 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join Maine Indoor Air Quality Council on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST for a one-hour discussion of the 4 essential components of building science.  Understanding these four components

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,built environment,Building Science,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

0 replies | 821 views | Posted on: 06/04/2020 | Last updated: 06/04/2020

FREE Webinar: Uncontrolled Moisture: The Enemy of a Healthy Home, June 17, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

We all know that fresh air ventilation and whole house air filtration are important to achieving a healthy home but there is one other major component that is often not considered – dedicated mo

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Related to: Education ,Indoor Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Indoor Air Quality,Humidity,Moisture Control

0 replies | 871 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

FREE Webinar: 3 Pillars of Boosting Sales with Indoor airPLUS™️, June 23, 4 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the Indoor airPLUS™️ (IAP) program to help home builders meet the growing consumer demand for healthier homes with improved indoor air quality

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Homes,Indoor Air Quality,Environmental Protection Agency,EPA Indoor airPLUS

0 replies | 1053 views | Posted on: 06/17/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

FREE Webinar: Delving into Indoor Air Pollution and Sick Building Syndrome, July 23, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is hosting a webinar that will explore how indoor air quality can impact the health and productivity of employees and occupants.  As concerns for indoor air qu

Filed under: Indoor Air Quality

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Indoor Air Quality,Michigan,Covid-19,Ventilation

1 replies | 936 views | Posted on: 07/11/2020 | Last updated: 07/23/2020

FREE CE Webinar: Bad Ass HVAC - A System for Perfect Comfort and Air Quality, August 5, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Most automotive HVAC systems can provide 5 of 6 key functions of HVAC, yet most residential systems can't provide any.

BAD ASS HVAC is designed to provide all 6 functions, work in 90% of homes,

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: Healthy Housing,HVAC,Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality

0 replies | 1070 views | Posted on: 07/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/15/2020

Webinar: A Deep Dive into Air Permitting - Volatile Organic Compound Rules, August 19, 10 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Volatile Organic Compounds are regulated under Part 6 and Part 7 of the state air pollution control rules. Part 6 is applicable to “existing” sources and Part 7 is applicable to “new

Webinar: Indoor Air Quality in the COVID Era: Commissioning & Construction Considerations, October 8, 2 pm EDT

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

In response to COVID‐19, building owners, managers and tenants are rapidly planning how to adapt their current buildings to safeguard against future disruptions to occupancy. A critical part of the

Filed under: Indoor Air Quality

Keywords: Building Commissioning,HVAC,Indoor Air Quality,HVAC Technology,IAQ,Covid-19,commissioning,airflow,covid

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 07/30/2020 | Last updated: 07/30/2020

Webinar: Measuring Health and Wellness in Your Building, October 28, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

What is the business case for implementing health and wellness programs at your building? Attracting and retaining tenants, maximizing financial performance, minimizing risk and improving shareholder

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Indoor Air Quality,Wellness

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 10/14/2020 | Last updated: 10/14/2020

Webinar: The New Normal: Delivering Healthy Air in Every Home We Build (Content Available 24/7)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Recorded Webinar: The New Normal: Delivering Healthy Air in Every Home We Build
Recorded: Tuesday, May 19 | 2:00 pm Central
Speaker: John Bloemer - Executive Advisor & Engineering Fellow at Apri

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: HVAC,Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems,Ventilation,AprilAire

0 replies | 2544 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 01/20/2023

Webinar: Mythbusting -- Verifying Ventilation in Schools, December 10, 3 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In the rush to get schools ready to welcome students and staff during or after the COVID-19 pandemic, schools are receiving information from all sides, some helpful and some misleading. Join these pan

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: High Performance Building,Green Schools,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems

0 replies | 1531 views | Posted on: 11/27/2020 | Last updated: 11/27/2020

Webinar: Putting the Building to Work for Your Client: The Business Case for Healthy Buildings, December 15, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Professor John D. Macomber, Co-Author of Healthy Buildings, How Indoor Spaces Drive Performance, and Co-Keynote Presenter for the 2020 CTGBC Green Building Awards, will present a webinar Putting the B

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation

0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 12/05/2020 | Last updated: 12/05/2020

Webinar: Basic Building Science: Moisture Management (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Recorded Webinar: Basic Building Science: Moisture Management
Recorded: May 20, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik and Joey Starr
Cost: $15

Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr present




Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Mold,Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality,Stormwater Management,Moisture Control,Moisture,Moisture Management,Water Management

0 replies | 2110 views | Posted on: 12/11/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023