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Gina Pryciak
Student Boston MA United States Member Since: 05/10/2019
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Inclusivity and Equality: Essential Pieces to the Climate Change Action Puzzle
“Development is not sustainable if it is not fair and inclusive – and rising inequality hinders long-term growth,” stated UN Secretary-General António Guterres at a Forum on Sustainable Development. Guterres’ statement is an eloquent and concise description of two intermingled issues at the forefront of todays’ news: sustainability and equality. Recently, organizations like Global Green Growth Institute an...
By Gina Pryciak // Student Last updated: 03/11/2023 + Show |
Tiny Houses - Understanding and Overcoming Zoning Obstacles
According to the US Census Bureau, the median size of a new single-family home sold in 2018 was 2,435 square feet. A Tiny Home, on the other hand, ranges from as small as 80 square feet, to 400 square feet. Houses use enormous amounts of energy and resources - from construction, to upkeep, to everyday use. And likewise the larger the house, the more they use; hence the rise of the Tiny House. Tiny Homes allow the homeowner to decrease their l...
By Gina Pryciak // Student Last updated: 03/13/2023 + Show |
Greening Your Campus - by Buildings or by Bottles
Incorporating sustainable practices into education is a great way to promote the importance of green building and sustainable living in the lives of the new generation. On college campuses this is especially prominent, as young adults begin their independent lives, forming new habits and opinions. A ‘green campus’ is something to strive towards for these reasons, as well as the positive effect a green campus can have on environmen...
By Gina Pryciak // Student Last updated: 03/13/2023 + Show |
Achieving Green and Healthy Homes, June 20, 3:30-5:30pm, Pittsburgh, PA
CCI Presents the “Stepping Up” Speaker Series event – Achieving Green and Healthy Homes: Housing as a Key Social Determinant of Health—How to Fix It! Through lead, radon, mold or other household health risks – home environment conditions significantly impact occupant health. Children can be disproportionately...
By Gina Pryciak // Student Event Date: 06/20/2019 + Show |
This is the first event in a new quarterly thought leadership series from USGBC-LA where we will highlight a local sustainability issue, have an informed discussion amongst industry leaders on action oriented solutions, and make collective commitments towards progress. When it comes to Construction & Demolition Waste there is a lack of...
By Gina Pryciak // Student Event Date: 06/19/2019 + Show |
Lincoln Net Positive Farmhouse, BSA, Committee on the Environment (COTE) June 19, 6pm, Boston, MA
ZeroEnergy Design's Stephanie Horowitz AIA presents one of the firm's net positive designs. This modern farmhouse ties into the cultural landscape of Lincoln, MA - a town known for its rich history, farming traditions, conservation efforts and visionary architecture. The goal was to design and build a new single family home that...
By Gina Pryciak // Student Event Date: 06/19/2019 + Show |
The Connecticut Green Bank and Operation Fuel are hosting a series of lunch & learns to promote energy efficiency resources available to low to moderate income households throughout our state. This lunch and learn will provide an update on the Connecticut Green and Healthy Homes Project. The Connecticut Green and Healthy Homes...
By Gina Pryciak // Student Event Date: 06/19/2019 + Show |
Global support for the circular economy is gathering momentum -- and the building industry is quickly beginning to embrace its principles. But what is it? And how can your material choices transform the concept of a circular economy into a practical proposition for green buildings? Join USGBC Minnesota to learn how choosing and using safe,...
By Gina Pryciak // Student Event Date: 06/17/2019 + Show |
Green Building Slam, St. Louis, MO, June 11 5:30-7:30 pm
This year’s event will feature several fast paced presentations with an eye on redevelopment and equity. North Lafayette Square This 12 acre project develops long vacant former industrial and commercial property at the corner of Chouteau and Jefferson Avenue in the Lafayette Square neighborhood. It is planned as a mixed use...
By Gina Pryciak // Student Event Date: 06/11/2019 + Show |
This training provides a general overview of energy modeling, including the following: The history of whole building simulation and the underlying building science Applications of energy modeling, including: modeling as a design tool for new construction; modeling in support of energy...
By Gina Pryciak // Student Event Date: 06/09/2019 + Show |
Zero Energy Modular (ZEM) Home Open House Tour, June 8, Bellows Falls, VT
Ever wondered how healthy, comfortable, and resilient a new home could be? Visit an open house to learn about Efficiency Vermont’s Zero Energy Modular (ZEM) Program and see Vermod built ZEM On Tour, Efficiency Vermont’s traveling ZEM (zero energy modular) model home.
By Gina Pryciak // Student Event Date: 06/08/2019 |