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Welcome to the quiz portion of Deep Dive into the Integrative Process with Marcus Sheffer (recorded webinar)
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
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Welcome to the quiz portion of LEED vs. Green Globes: A Definitive Analysis
Note: If you are taking this quiz as a member of LEEDuser, please take the quiz here.
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Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Highlight the most significant differences between LEED and Green... Read more
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Has anyone had experience working with Hyper Metro (http://hypermetro.co/)? If so, did you find this company to provide value especially in dense urban environments where on-site segregation poses challenges to manage multiple C&D material streams on site? Hyper Metro claims to be able to provide rebates and to pay us for our trash.
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Hi folks!
Do you have examples or case studies of projects with compelling examples of circularity/salvaged material reuse? We’re looking to go beyond the examples we've seen of furniture reuse or creating art from salvaged material, and we’d like to collect some examples to get our client excited about the possibilities in a deep... Read more
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This one-hour crash course will review the concepts and key facts within the WELL Building... Read more
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Hi all,
Has anyone been able to find alternatives to vinyl window film products? I can find solutions for wall coverings, but am not having much luck when it comes to window films. Any leads or insight would be really helpful!
Thank you!
Amanda
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Hello Green Gurus!
Here are the details for the upcoming Peer Networks webinar, The Beneficial Intersection of Energy, Resilience and Health.
REGISTER HERE! Hope to see you there!
The Beneficial Intersection of Energy, Resilience and Health
April 30th, 2020
2pm - 3pm ET (11am - Noon PT)
How can three... Read more
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from the Tortured by Randomness Department:
Y'all ... I was recently reminded (by Bill Reed) about a lovely quote ... and I'm keen to use it in a talk upcoming ...
Here it is:
Place is a doorway into caring. Love of place unleashes the personal and political will needed to make profound change. It can also unite people... Read more
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Has anyone heard about batu or cumaru as substitutes for ipe? I am looking for a durable deckling material, and would appreciate your recommendations for sustainable choices!
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CEUs are available for reading all the building-envelope product guides and primer. Click here to learn more and take the quiz.
Vapor retarders are meant to protect our building assemblies from getting wet, but they can also slow drying, contributing to mold and structural degradation.
BuildingGreen-Approved Vapor Retarders... Read moreForum topic
SDLers – For one of our projects we are working with local tribes to procure timber. We would also like to get FSC certification, but haven’t found significant overlap between these two criteria in the Pacific Northwest. There appear to be two certification entities in our area: Northwest Natural Resource Group and Trout Mountain Forestry. I’m... Read more
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Team,
https://www.buildingservicesengineersdeclare.com/
See link above, a group of UK building services (MEP) engineers (like us) signed on above, committed to do life cycle carbon (including embodied MEP) in their work.
Are we behind? Should we match them? leap frog ahead of them?
Best,
Luke Leung
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Dear Colleagues: A climate scientist family member who I respect deeply shared this youtube with me. I thought it was worth sharing with all of my GreenGuru friends. Let's keep on keeping on!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxgMdjyw8uw
cheers
Mary Ann
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As Building Green’s Finance Manager, Ashleigh is responsible for the development and analysis of financial strategic plans, operational budgets, and the development and analysis of associated performance indicators. Additionally, in her day-to-day she oversees all areas of finance including: payroll, accounts payable and receivables, project... Read more
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Hello,
Are you seeing any traction with LEED v4 O+M: Transit?
Cheers, Mona
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Hi folks,
On behalf of ILFI, I'm sharing a notice that the early registration deadline for the Living Product Expo in Pittsburgh is tomorrow! This is a great event for anyone interested in a deep dive into materials transparency, hazard avoidance, low-carbon products, overall innovation, and the Living Product Challenge. There will also... Read more
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Welcome to the quiz portion of Five Reasons to Be Optimistic About Solar Energy!
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
Describe three ways how PV decreases environmental impact while increasing sustainability and health measures for communities.
Discuss PV life-cycle... Read more
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Welcome to the quiz portion of Video: Insights to Success on LEED-CI Certification.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Identify key changes to LEED CI 2009 (ID+C).
2. Identify the circumstances of a LEED-CI project that challenge the abilityto certify.
3.... Read more