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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 |
aashe Webinar: Exciting and Effective Community – Higher Education Collaborations, August 14
Universities are looking for new ways to benefit their local communities. Communities are looking for smart solutions to constantly changing problems. Both strive to become more resilient, sustainable, and attractive to future generations. Hear from representatives of the Mayors Innovation Project and the EPIC-Network (EPIC-N) share about a new...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 08/14/2019 + Show |
Knowing Your Sustainability Story - USGBC Northern California, August 14, San Francisco, CA
Join the U.S. Green Building Council Northern California for an interactive evening with Amanda von Almen, Head of Sustainable Built Environment for Salesforce, as she helps develop narratives to build coalitions within companies and communities towards a greener future. Getting other people to buy into sustainability ideas can...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 08/14/2019 + Show |
Composting & Green Buildings: A Natural Fit, August 13, Charlottesville, VA
Did you know that almost a third of the solid waste stream can be recycled through composting? This presentation will give an overview of composting and why it is important. We'll review what can be composted and best practices for implementing a composting program at an office. The product produced by composting, finished compost has...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 08/13/2019 + Show |
NOFA Summer Conference, August 9-11, Hampshire College Amherst, MA
The Northeast Organic Farming Association is hosting their 45th annual Summer Conference with keynote speaker Sandor Katz for a festive summer weekend August 9 -11, 2019 at Hampshire College in Amherst, MA. Always a family friendly event, you can bring the whole family to enjoy workshops for adults, kids and teens, over 60 vendors, live...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 08/09/2019 + Show |
Join the Toledo Lucas County Sustainability Commission and the USGBC Ohio NW Regional Team as they host quarterly luncheons focused on sustainability topics important to the region. A panel of local experts will be presenting at each event with a focus on Food, Fitness, Facilities and Financing. In this upcoming session you will learn about...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 08/08/2019 + Show |
Interactive Workshop on LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C and O+M, August 8, Minneapolis, MN
This workshop will provide participants with a look into LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C, O+M and the information needed to pursue certification. The focus will be on understanding the goals and outcomes of the LEED v4.1 beta. The newest update to the LEED rating systems, LEED v4.1, addresses lessons learned from LEED v4 project teams, updates performance...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 08/08/2019 + Show |
Tour Essex Building: Historic Preservations Sustainable Building Tour: August 7, Norfolk VA
Join us for a building tour of the recently renovated Essex Building - the new home for VIA design architects and a contributing resource to the Downtown Norfolk Historic District. The 109 year old building was rehabilitated to the stringent standards of the National Park Service and toes the line between the past and the future. As a beta test...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 08/07/2019 + Show |
This workshop is provided for formal K–12 educators and non-formal educators (e.g., nature center staff, 4H and scout leaders, and other outdoor educators) and will feature plenary sessions and two concurrent tracks -- Agriculture and Environmental Education. Topics will include: • Safe Food Storage, Preparation, and...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 08/05/2019 + Show |
2019 Southeast Building Conference, August 1-2, Kissimmee, FL
The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), is the largest building industry trade show in the southeast. The SEBC includes educational programs featuring three days of seminars, networking opportunities, round table discussions and industry briefings. The 2019 SEBC is a two-day...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 07/31/2019 + Show |
Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking July 30, Newton, MA
Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance building. Each month, we will have short presentations from guest speakers around a chosen topic and then open discussion among the group. Drinks and snacks...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 07/30/2019 + Show |