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AidanAnthony
Intern Boston MA United States Member Since: 05/14/2019
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Introduction to Building Electrification
Despite its space-age name, building electrification is a relatively simple, yet potentially significant initiative. Instead of using the combustion of fossil fuels to operate buildings, it is now technologically feasible to use electricity from the grid. For the most part, buildings use fossil fuels for the purpose of heating and cooling--although gas stovetops, water heaters and other appliances that employ on-site combusti...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Last updated: 03/13/2023 + Show |
In the Face of Towering CO2 Emissions, These 4 Cities Are Making Carbon Neutral Buildings a Reality
Buildings are just like you and me; they’re complex, have a large energy intake, and produce a lot of GHGs (greenhouse gases). They also haven’t become significantly more energy efficient since the 1920’s, and as urban populations rise, the need to improve building efficiency is more pressing than ever. In fact, according to the World Green Building Council, buildings and construction together account for 36% of gl...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Last updated: 03/13/2023 + Show |
9 Keys to Avoiding Sick Building Syndrome (Study)
Researchers from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health have compiled a guide for improved health in commercial buildings; they seek to address the causes of “Sick Building Syndrome” (SBS), a term coined in 1982 by the World Health Organization. The factors that they have addressed are the culmination of an effort to...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Last updated: 07/23/2019 + Show |
USGBC Maryland and NCR Net Zero Schools Hard Hat Tour: September 11, 2019 Baltimore, MD
Visit two Zero Net Energy (ZNE) Schools currently under construction in Baltimore City. Graceland Park/O’Donnell Heights ES/MS and Holabird ES/MS are both designed to be zero net energy with the help of a grant from the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA). When completed in 2020, they will be the second and third ZNE schools in the State of...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 09/11/2019 + Show |
Grid Mid-Atlantic's Solar Soireé: A Five-Year Anniversary: September 9, Washington DC
GRID Mid-Atlantic invites you to join in celebrating five years of changing lives through energy alternatives while celebrating the achievements of community champions who help advance social justice, environmental justice, and employment diversity. Enjoy live entertainment, savor delectable dinner and drinks, and network with amazing...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 09/09/2019 + Show |
Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant Course: New York, NY, September 9-13, 9am to 5pm
This course is for all building professionals: architects, MEP and structural engineers, builders and construction managers working in the design and construction of new build and retrofit Passive House buildings.Institute (PHI), and NYPHand is accredited by the AIA for 35 LUs. This course is provided in collaboration with...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 09/09/2019 + Show |
2019 Evanston Streets Alive & Green Living Festival, September 8, Evanston, IL
On September 8, 2019, Streets Alive will take place on a mile of Main Street, from Chicago Avenue to Crown Park. The street will be open for walking, biking, playing, art and community. For this one day, Main Street becomes a mile-long public park for all to enjoy. Public health, environmental awareness, arts and culture, and local...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 09/08/2019 + Show |
Team USGBC - 2019 Green Ride for Green Students, September 8, Saint Paul, MN
Ride with Team USGBC in the Second Annual Green Ride for Green Students! Join a leisurely bike tour of Saint Paul as Team USGBC raises funds to support future climate leaders. Last year was a lot of fun, and hopefully you can get out and be active again while raising money for a great cause in 2019. This event is open to all, so...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 09/08/2019 + Show |
NEW YORK | LBC 4.0 WORKSHOP, September 5, New York, NY
The Living Building Challenge is an advocacy tool and certification program that addresses development at all scales. LBC 4.0 aims to improve buildings in the realms of health, community, equity, energy, water, and beyond. Attendees will identify the key components of the Living Building Challenge and discuss the rationale for restorative...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 09/05/2019 + Show |
Workshop 1: How (Older) Buildings Work September 5th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm High performance new building design, spec, and construction is a piece of cake compared to moving existing buildings into high performance. Before you can CHANGE the way an existing building works, you need to ESTABLISH how it currently works and then be intentional about...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 09/05/2019 + Show |
Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive House Buildings & Design | September 5, Worcester, MA
Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive House Buildings & Design Passive House is an building performance standard that delivers a high level of energy savings and carbon reduction for all building types, including homes, offices, and schools, while providing a healthy and comfortable space to live and work. This course...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 09/05/2019 + Show |
USGBC-LA Women In Green Committee Kickoff: September 4, Los Angeles, CA
This will be the kickoff event to launch the new Women In Green Committee within USGBC-LA, in advance of our fall event. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the mission statement for this committee in our region. The Women In Green Committee is actively looking for committee coordinators for events, marketing, ops, education and...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 09/04/2019 + Show |
Climate Disasters and the Green New Deal, September 3, 5-9 pm, New York, NY
The increasing frequency and severity of climate disasters around the globe is a great challenge for society, academics, and policy makers. To mitigate climate change, members of Congress have proposed a Green New Deal -- a host of economic policies aimed at tackling climate change from the creation of sustainable jobs to pollution...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 09/03/2019 + Show |