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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 |
FREE Webinar: Taking Commercial Offices to Net Zero Carbon, July 1, 1pm EDT
The release of the LETI Climate Emergency Design Guide in January and the UK Green Building Council targets for Commercial Offices in April have put Net Zero Carbon front of place in commercial office design. But how do we actually go about delivering Net Zero Carbon commercial office buildings? Join us as CIBSE’s Young Energy Performance...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 07/01/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Exploring Climate Solutions (CT focused), June 30, 12pm EDT
In this webinar, Ross Spiegel, Architect and Specifications Coordinator at The S/L/A/M Collaborative, will provide an overview of green building rating systems and their impact on sustainability, energy efficiency, and resiliency. Learn how these programs have been used in Connecticut and how the programs address climate change. Also learn how the...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 06/30/2020 + Show |
Robby Sachs and Alexander Cabral of UNC Charlotte, and Garrett Herbst of Little Diversified Architectural Consulting will share their stories of using 3-D printers to produce protective shields used by health care workers combating the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendees are encouraged to bring a quarantini of choice to toast these...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 06/30/2020 + Show |
This one hour course will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle cost and performance versus temporary asphalt shingle roofing as well as the installation process which enhances the inherent thermal mass attributes of...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 06/25/2020 + Show |
“Choose Your Future” is a call to action – to recognize the power of individuals to produce change and to build a movement; a call for us all to not forfeit our influence over events but to use it. Time, money, emotions, and brainpower are all individual investments in future outcomes; in a future that is increasingly...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 06/24/2020 + Show |
FREE Webinar: Using the Watersense EPA Water Budget Tool, June 24, 12pm EDT
This course will go through an in-depth review of the WaterSense Water Budget tool and take you step by step through an interactive exercise to better understand the functionality of the tool, its influential calculations and background equations and a walk through of the user interface. The WaterSense Water Budget Tool can be used to comply with...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 06/24/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Decarbonizing Existing Commercial Buildings in California, June 24, 9am PDT
This session will discuss the specifics of decarbonizing existing commercial buildings as well as the more broad background on building decarbonization in California. You will learn how commercially-ready technologies for multiple building systems can be applied to achieve decarbonization as well as some common pitfalls to be aware of. After the...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 06/24/2020 + Show |
FREE Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, June 22, 12pm
This webinar will discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives. Presenters will compare and contrast various types of vertical operating systems as well as identify the advantages and disadvantages of each to...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 06/22/2020 + Show |
Webinar: Building a Springboard for Low Carbon House Developers, June 18, 11am EDT
All buildings need to be zero carbon by 2050 – so why aren’t small developers building more ‘eco-homes’ and pushing low carbon options? The Government’s consultation on energy regulations to improve the efficiency of new homes concluded earlier this year. This event asks why more small developers aren’t...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 06/18/2020 + Show |
FREE Webinar: Uncontrolled Moisture: The Enemy of a Healthy Home, June 17, 12pm EDT
We all know that fresh air ventilation and whole house air filtration are important to achieving a healthy home but there is one other major component that is often not considered – dedicated moisture control. Controlling the relative humidity in the entire home is often one of the biggest impacts that can be made to truly achieving a...
By samanthaklein // Intern Event Date: 06/17/2020 + Show |