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Welcome to the quiz portion of Equity in Design and Construction: Seven Case Studies!
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
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Congrats Nadav!!!! https://www.aia.org/showcases/181011-nadav-malin-hon-aia?utm_source=Buil...
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Team,
Many of you saw this from BlackRock.
https://www.blackrock.com/corporate/investor-relations/larry-fink-ceo-letter
SOM, starting with London office, is drafting a letter to our MEP consultants, demanding and holding them accountable for climate change as a preference on consultants selection.
Best,
LL
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The world’s most powerful customers are looking to rein in the excesses of their suppliers. Climate change is the likely catalyst for a recent uptick in calls for corporate transparency... Read more
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All,
I'm looking for a quick methodology to estimate GHG emissions from refrigerants on a per SF basis. Are there any benchmark studies or quick calculators similar to the embodied carbon study? https://carbonleadershipforum.org/embodied-carbon-benchmark-study-1/
Thanks,
Josh
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This came up a number of times at the SDL Tempe Summit so I thought I would share. If you have not already I highly recommend this recent research paper from the UW-IDL on the tradeoffs of operational and embodied carbon in envelope design in different climates. As a Passive House nerd it made me question the super-insulated envelope at least... Read more
Product Guide
Commonly used for interior partitioning of commercial buildings, light-gauge steel framing is increasingly being used in residential construction. Compared to solid wood, steel studs are lightweight, dimensionally stable, resistant to insect damage, and of consistent quality.
BuildingGreen-Approved Structural SteelProducts... Read more
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Hi folks,
I know the last thing we all need is another assignment, but I took a look at this survey and it really should be pretty quick. And we've been talking a lot about how we can be better advocates for the things we care about...maybe this is a chance to do that?
From an email request:
I am writing on behalf of an... Read more
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Hello Green Gurus,
Here is the information for your October Peer Networks Webinar, Advocating for Electrification. We hope you will join us!
Register HERE.
Advocating for Electrification
October 26th, 2020
1pm - 2pm ET (10am - 11am PT)
Description
Hear from leaders in the AEC and policy community on... Read more
Peer Networks
Including a cross-disciplinary working session with SCL members
Gather with the Changemakers in Sustainable DesignYou are invited to join BuildingGreen and your peers for the Summit that has always delivered on driving our movement forward. Over three days... Read more
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I'm looking into using solar shingles as a roofing option for a historic building renovation. Has anyone used them before and have any recommendations? I understand they won't be as efficient as traditional panels, but I'd like to figure out if it would be a worthwhile compromise to discuss with the historic commission, if necessary. Thanks... Read more
Quiz
Welcome to the quiz portion of Toxic Chemicals in Buildings: How to Find and Avoid the Worst Offenders (recorded webcast).
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Explain how key health hazards and opportunities for healthier choices vary by product category.
2. List... Read more
Peer Network Event
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Who all is implement 360-degree reviews as part of their employee review process? Lake|Flato is thinking of implementing this and would like to talk to a few other firms who have experience they would be willing to share. Please contact me if you'd be up for a short email discussion or phone call to discuss. hholdridge@lakeflato.com
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Here's the Core Purpose for this group that came out of the Inaugural Summit.
We're off and running!
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I am the Moderator of the 2023 Strategic Council and the call for nominations for the 2024-2026 Strategic Council at-large representatives has just been released. I would encourage any interested parties to apply for this position.
The Strategic Council’s purpose is to develop ideas to inform future needs and opportunities for the... Read more