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Richard Minasian
Student Andover MA United States Member Since: 03/18/2020
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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently published the 2020 Realtors & Sustainability Report, which presents survey research from consumers, trade associations, brokers, real estate agents, and numerous agencies in order to identify the growth of sustainability in real estate. In addition to other positive indicators, the report seems to show that the real estate industry is progressively changing as demand grows for more susta...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 03/04/2023 + Show |
The 2021 Energy Code - Significant Energy Efficiency Gains
As one of a subset of building codes, energy codes set minimum energy efficiency requirements for buildings. Model energy codes provide a ready way for state, local, and some national governments to adopt in whole or part energy energy efficiency requirements in part or whole, instead of developing their own requirements from scratch. Every time there is a new energy code, it is then available for adoption. Building and related codes ar...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 03/06/2023 + Show |
Getting Fans Back to Sports Facilities – IWBI Works on an Answer to “Healthy Venues”
As the pandemic of COVID-19 continues to ripple through society and as we think through how to restart the economy, sport and entertainment facilities are emerging as a clear challenge. How can owners and operators of these facilities plan to keep attendees and fans safe enough, so that operations can resume responsibly? Fortunately, the International Well Building Institute (IWBI), has begun working to develop a health safety rat...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 03/06/2023 + Show |
Recorded Webinar: Sam Batchelor of designLAB Architects and Jessica Schultz of Hitchcock Center for the Environment Recorded: July 8, 2019 Speakers: Anastasia Barnes, Jessica Shultz & Sam Batchelor Curious to learn more about how the Hitchcock Center’s Living Building is used as an advocacy tool for social and...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 12/18/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Episode - Healthy Indoors Show (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Healthy Indoors Show Recorded: November 19, 2020 Speaker: Dr. Delphine Farmer Indoor air is a complex soup of molecules that is constantly changing, not only because of new sources (cooking, cleaning, personal care products), but also because of chemical reactions taking place on material surfaces and in the air....
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 12/18/2020 + Show |
Recorded Webinar: Applied Building Science 01: Ventilation Concepts and Calculations Recorded: May 1, 2020 Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford Cost: $15 Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr present key concepts and strategies around ventilation and indoor air quality (IAQ), including an overview of...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 12/18/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer Recorded: May 1, 2020 Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford Cost: $15 Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr present basic principles of building science, with emphasis on heat transfer (the conversion and exchange of thermal...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 12/18/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Places Matter to Microbial Interactions (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Places matter to microbial interactions Recorded: May 21, 2020 Speaker: Dr. Jack Gilbert Cost: Free Explore strategies to manage the spread of infectious disease in buildings and communities Eligible for 1.5 WELL-Specific CEs The recent spread of COVID-19 has brought how we acquire and interact...
By Richard Minasian // Student Last updated: 12/18/2020 + Show |
Cities are increasingly incorporating justice and equity into their climate change strategies. How have city approaches changed over time? In what ways are cities taking new approaches to advancing equity, and where are they falling short? Join the Boston University Initiative on Cities and Institute for Sustainable Energy to learn about the...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 12/07/2021 + Show |
2021 Zero Energy commercial Buildings Conference, Virtual, Presented by Eversource, September 23
Learn from the experts from NREL, Steven Winter Associates, and McDonald's Corporation, about how commercial zero energy buildings have been designed and constructed. Case studies on two new zero energy schools in Manchester and Mansfield will also be presented. Energy Efficiency Consultants from Eversource will also speak about technical...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 09/23/2021 + Show |
Climate Mobilization Act Series: Integrative Environmental Justice, September 22, 12-1:30 PM
New York City is taking an integrative approach to environmental justice (EJ) to address disproportionate environmental, climate, and health impacts on low-income communities and communities of color. Join us for a discussion of the necessary and comprehensive shifts in City and State decision-making, and how these shifts will influence the way we...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 09/22/2021 + Show |
Advancing Environmental Education Conference, September 21, 24 & 25
Our virtual conference will allow for innovation, recorded sessions (so you can attend ALL of them instead of being forced to choose between offerings), a tremendous amount of EE learning, connection, and most importantly- the safety of all our members! Our Conference Planning Team has been hard at work designing innovative ways to...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 09/21/2021 + Show |
Climate Mobilization Act Primer, September 16, 1-2 PM
Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Climate Mobilization Act and offering actionable guidance for building decision makers. Additionally, this event is an opportunity to ask the NYC...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 09/16/2021 + Show |
Workshop: Contracts, Climate, & Compliance, September 14, 8:30-10 AM
Join Building Energy Exchange, AIA New York, and ASHRAE New York for a BE-Ex Architect Advisory Council (AAC) workshop focusing on the legal risk and responsibility of high performance design and construction, and how to improve compliance with NYC climate legislation. New York’s forthcoming predicted energy use code (Local Law 32 of...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 09/14/2021 + Show |
Greenbuild's Global Health & Wellness Summit, September 9
More critical than ever, the Global Health & Wellness Summit brings industry leaders together to discuss how healthy, accessible spaces are being redefined amid the ongoing climate and global health crises. The global green building industry is uniquely positioned to evolve and respond to these challenges and play a significant role...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 09/09/2021 + Show |
Every School Can Be a Green School, September 8, 4:30-5:30 PM
Whether your school is just getting started, already a green champion, or especially if you feel your school has been counted out, join us as we explore a variety of green-schools programs and how they can be leveraged together for even bigger impact. We truly believe every Missouri school can and should "go green." “Green...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 09/08/2021 + Show |
Passive House Primer, September 8, 1-2 PM EDT
BE-Ex’s Passive House Primer is an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the real estate market. Available as a free session at the Building Energy Exchange, the Primer is ideal for property owners, managers, developers, and anyone interested in gaining a plain-English introduction to...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 09/08/2021 + Show |
2021 SPEER Energy Conference, September 2-3, San Antonio, Texas
Join us today and become a member to save on registration, receive special member benefits and become involved in our growing company and expanding industry. We are excited to announce that SPEER will be an in-person conference experience this year. We hope that you will feel comfortable enough to leave the zoom screen and join us!...
By Richard Minasian // Student Event Date: 09/02/2021 + Show |