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We are working on a Core & Shell project with a developer that we work with frequently. I'm looking for advice on best approaches to achieving the Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment credit- we haven't used TALLY and done this type of analysis before. What are some approaches to achieving this credit that others have found successful? I... Read more
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If you want to know more about the MEP 2040 Challenge, our first quarterly forum will be held on March 18th, 2022 11 am to 1 pm Eastern, and will be discussing decarbonization in the MEP space. See link below for the agenda and registration.
https://network.carbonleadershipforum.org/civicrm/mailing/view?id=206&reset=1
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Hi folks,
As you've no doubt heard from us by now (several times), in lieu of Summer Summits this year we're offering a combination of events this fall. Our series kicked off last week with a great Regional Mini-Summit in Boston. Regional events like this were in our plans before COVID blew everything up, so this one was a long-time... Read more
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We have a project that is looking for plaster/stucco/textured wall products that are sustainable, or “more sustainable.”
I know these products exist, but I haven’t had to spec or work with any, so I’m reaching out.
The project is in MA, so I'm also soliciting recommendations for products and/or companies who are experienced using... Read more
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Hi All,
The SMEPL's Embodied Carbon committee has been hard at work developing a letter that calls for MEP equipment vendors to increase material transparency in their products. As a way of contacting the most widely-used vendors first, we're asking each of you to enter your "Top 3" specified vendors for each of the products listed in... Read more
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As part of my goal to increase staff education frequency, I'd like to introduce some training and certificate programs into the mix. I wonder what programs others have recommended to staff? Not just attending conferences (low accountability) or CEUs, but things like the Parsons Healthy Materials Certificate, or Phius/PHN passive house... Read more
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Hi everyone,
Will you be attending the Living Future 2023 conference, or do you live near the DC area?
If so, you’re invited to join us for an informal meetup!
When: Wednesday May 3, 2023, 7:30-9pm ET
Where: SmithGroup, 1700 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 100, Washington DC
If you plan on coming, please be sure to... Read more
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We're now mid-way through Summer Summit season! One of the “good problem to have” challenges we’ve had at recent SDL Summits has been too many great five-minute presentations. It’s hard to find time for them all. This year, since we’ll be online anyway, we can get a jump on that by starting the five-minute presentations early in addition to... Read more
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Hi - some of you may have received an invite to the White House for a 3-hr session to continue the discussion on the Net Zero Emissions building that they released earlier this year. This discussion will be on embodied carbon. I have no idea who the invite went to. If I beg I may be able to go, but if there are plenty of other Architects that... Read more
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SDL folks,
I wanted to make sure that you all saw that the call for presentations is open for AIA Houston’s Gulf Coast Green conference. GCG is the leading sustainable design conference in the region and has historically had some great participation from this group. The theme this year is Sustainability + Technology. Details here:... Read more
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Hi, all. We missed you at the standing check in today. We have a couple of questions for the BG team:
1. What is the timing criteria you need for Best Practice content? We need to back into a deadline on submissions and believe your critical path timing will help define ours.
2. Can you elaborate on what LEED User/BG content may... Read more
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Love books? Want some inspiration? Join this Goodreads group with the following link...
https://www.goodreads.com/group/invite/873351-green-gurus-goodreads-grou... (this link will be active for 30 days so let me know if you get here late and need it again)
I set this up as "private" so I will need to approve you. Anyone will be... Read more
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Welcome to the quiz portion of Community-Scale Sustainability: Accelerating Change for People and Planet
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
Explain how combining stakeholder efforts and resources can achieve greater resilience and sustainability for communities.
Discuss... Read more
