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samanthaklein
Intern Medford MA United States Member Since: 04/08/2020
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Countertops the Green Way: What to Know Before Purchasing Sustainable Countertops
The countertop is arguably the most eye-catching aspect of many kitchens. In addition to serving as a key design element, the countertop’s purpose is quite enormous: it provides a clean, even surface for food preparation, serving, gathering, and decoration. The possibilities for material choice are endless, and include stone, tile, glass, cement, plastic, wood, and metals such as steel. Aside from the appearance, there are several ...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 03/01/2023 + Show |
Ed Markey's Climate Refugee Bill: The Future of Migration Policy
Migration is arguably one of the most notable aspects of the human experience. Over 200,000 years ago, the first Homo sapiens lived and settled in East Africa. They began moving outside of Africa starting about 70,000 years ago. Scientists and historians claim that this migration was likely due to climatic conditions: when the Sahara expanded, food was more difficult to find, so hunters and gatherers moved into Asia, Europe, and eventually th...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 03/04/2023 + Show |
Risky Business: Rising Sea-Levels and Insurance Challenges
One of Florida’s most iconic sites, the Keys waterfront, is facing a daunting threat: rising sea levels due to climate change. This vulnerable landmark is at-risk for serious flooding because almost all land on these islands is within eight feet of sea level. Florida Keys waterfront homes, vulnerable to damage Navigating the tenacious tidewater is becoming a maddening task. This is especi...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 03/04/2023 + Show |
Embodied Carbon Calculator (EC3): Selecting More Sustainable Materials
Reducing building energy consumption is critical to critical climate change mitigation goals, as buildings consume 40% of energy globally and produce 36% of greenhouse gasses (GHGs). The Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) is a free online tool that enables building industry members to make more carbon-efficient material choices when designing and constructing buildings. EC3 uses data including building construction estimates, BI...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 03/06/2023 + Show |
Water Efficiency + Modern Design | HELVEX USA
Helvex is a leading manufacturer and distributor of water-efficient plumbing fixtures for bathrooms and kitchens, and has been selected as a partner for the #1920sMakeoverATL Passive House retrofit project in Atlanta, Georgia. Helvex is recognized for their versatile yet simple functionality, aesthetics, and durability. Products are...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 07/19/2022 + Show |
Sometimes, it's just so helpful to have a knowledgeable introduction from an experienced represenative, as you can learn information you're just not going to get in a brochure, or maybe at all. In this sit down with Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc., Peter Barrett walks us through Dorken's history and products...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 07/15/2022 + Show |
Zero VOC Germ Killing Paint | Benjamin Moore Eco Spec Paint (Video)
Are you deciding on a new wall color for your next room renovation? There's more to consider than simply the aesthetic. You may have heard that some harsh chemicals in paints may negatively affect indoor air quality. In this interview, Green Builder Matt Hoots talks with Benjamin Moore about the company's Zero...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 07/14/2022 + Show |
Anti-Microbials, Anti-Bacterials, Disinfectants, Oh My!
Image Source: Verostock Microbes are everywhere: in soil and tap water, on furniture, and even inside our bodies. Although they are invisible to the naked eye, these microorganisms are constantly interacting with us and maintaining our livelihood. It is important to acknowledge that some microbes are vital for our health, while others...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 07/13/2022 + Show |
New York Adopts New Appliance Efficiency Bill and Updates Building Codes
As populations continue to increase in New York, electricity demand is on the rise. Concurrently, the state has big plans to achieve decarbonization goals. Meeting both needs is challenging and requires a great deal of dialogue between politicians, community members, and sustainability experts. Senate Bill S7176 establishes advanced...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 06/30/2022 + Show |
Whole House Humidity Control ALL Year Long || Aprilaire
Maintaining a healthy home is essential for your family’s well-being. In doing so, it is important to take steps to sustain indoor air quality. Humidity, of all IAQ metrics, has one of the largest impacts on human and building health. Ensuring that your home is moisture-controlled is a worthwhile investment...
By samanthaklein // Intern 1 reply Last updated: 06/17/2022 + Show |
Example of a Net Zero Energy Renovation - IBS 2022 Home Tour | Saw Horse Design
A recently renovated net-zero energy renovated home was on display at the 2022 International Builder’s Show. From wall-mounted toilets to silent Mitsubishi electric compressors, this house was not only energy efficient, but it was actually generating more power than it used! Here, we’ll discuss some of the most...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 04/27/2022 + Show |
Customized Switches and Sensors for Indoor Air Quality || Swidget
Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. connects with Chris from Swidget (a clever name: think "Switching" and "Widgets") at the 2022 International Builders Show. Chris walks us through Swidget's modular sensors and wiring devices, which are designed for smart homes. The wiring devices look like...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 04/11/2022 + Show |
Allergy Standards Certifies LG Appliances
Allergy Standards Ltd. scientifically identifies, tests, and certifies products that help optimize the indoor environment for health and wellness, with a focus on identifying products that reduce or eliminate pollutants and allergens. A signifcant percentage of allergy and asthma sufferers struggle to select products for their home....
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 03/28/2022 + Show |
Water Sensors Can Help Save $$ - Sensor Industries
Using water efficiently and avoiding waste should be a top priority for green builders, and all builders. Since water is a finite resource, it is essential to ensure that we have an adequate supply today and in the future. Leaks and flooding are inevitable in any multi-use property. A solution in mitigating the cost and damage of...
By samanthaklein // Intern Last updated: 01/21/2022 + Show |
Webinar: Why Ergonomics? Communicating the Value to Business Stakeholders, September 10, 2 pm EDT
Stakeholders across many areas of business, including plant leadership, quality, operations, manufacturing, boards of directors, and investors, may not have full awareness or understanding of the value of ergonomics. Come to this webinar to learn how ergonomics can improve business performance, such as through improvement of product quality,...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 09/10/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Designing Housing for an Equitable Future, September 9, 11:45 am EST
As the effects of climate change are being felt, people that can't afford high utility bills are disproportionately impacted. Studio Completiva's research into solutions will be presented along with early findings for how housing design needs to be improved to ensure equitable buildings for all. The lecture will describe the challenges of...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 09/09/2020 + Show |
The GoGreen Conference Seattle, taking place on Sept. 8, 2020, empowers business decision makers with sustainability strategies, tools and connections to create positive change within their organizations by facilitating environmental, economic and social performance improvement through our topics and best practices covered at each conference....
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 09/08/2020 + Show |
The newest update to the LEED rating systems, LEED v4.1, is a bigger, bolder and stronger rating system that includes an outcome-based approach to LEED certification. Learn how projects around the world are using LEED v4.1 and a data driven approach to performance management. Bring your successes and challenges for discussion during the...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 09/04/2020 + Show |
Is your company or organization aware of Long Island's Codes that incentivize LEED Certified buildings? All over Long Island, municipalities and utilities provide property tax exemptions and/or money back for LEED Certification enabiling a better return on investment. We'll go over these facts and more when we take a deep...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 09/02/2020 + Show |
MOVE America: Mobility Re-Imagined, September 1-2, Now Online
MOVE America has created the world’s most important mobility event and will be bringing it to America for the very first time. Where disruptive technology and innovation drive much needed change, MOVE is a one-of-a-kind event representing the entire ecosystem of urban mobility. Transport’s biggest disruptors...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 09/01/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Cradle to Cradle, Manufacturing and the Recyclability of Plastics, September 1, 1 pm EDT
This course will begin with a general overview of recycling, zero waste and how plastics fits into this. We will define: Single Use vs Durable plastics; Cradle to Cradle principles and Zero Waste. There will be a deeper discussion about designing and manufacturing with plastic using cradle to cradle and zero waste principles. A local expert for...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 09/01/2020 + Show |
In this one hour course, participants will evaluate low maintenance protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of an easy to clean coasting including a decrease in environmental damage to exterior glazing, significant reduction in building...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 08/27/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Smart Energy Homes and Buildings 2020, August 27, 1 pm EDT
As the New England region moves towards modernizing our grids to meet the electric demands of the 21st century, it is critical that our homes and buildings also evolve and respond to the modern grid by becoming smarter, more efficient, flexible and adaptable. Smart Energy Homes and Buildings 2020 will take a look at the technologies,...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 08/27/2020 + Show |
FREE Online Course: Reel Green Carbon Calculator for Film Production, August 26, 4 pm EDT
Calculating the carbon footprint of your production is an important step in understanding the impact of film production. Having consistent data and metrics from the industry can help organizations like Reel Green understand priority areas for sustainable practices as well as help productions understand and measure their carbon...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 08/26/2020 + Show |