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We are looking to refine our general office specifications to weed out harmful materials and to prioritize sustainability for all of our clients. Have you had good experience with outsourced specification writers who are helping to push sustainability forward? Who do you recommend? Bonus points if they are familiar with Massachusetts codes and... Read more
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Hi MEP Leaders,
Just a reminder that our monthly meeting is next Tuesday, May 9th, at 2:00pm ET. All SMEPL network members are invited to join!
You can view the agenda here, and the Zoom info is below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83598691786?pwd=MjI2S01yZUJRSG4zcXRBNWtPbE5RZz09
Meeting ID: 835... Read more
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Hi,
Has anyone used a sustainable product that complies with the EQc Low-Emitting Materials requirement that is a general construction adhesive similar to Liquid Nails? I've checked the Mindful Materials website and can't find anything. I found Red Devil General Prupose Construction Adhesive on UL Spot, but have never used it before. Any... Read more
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Hi GG: Just wanted to make sure you know about a free webinar that Buildings & Cities and Carbon Leadership Forum are putting on:
Zero Carbon: Can Built Environment Education Deliver?
Monday 8 February 2021, 9 – 10 am PST
Details and registration through this site:
https://carbonleadershipforum.org/zero-carbon-... Read more
Product Guide
As with most office furniture, systems furniture can be made from unsustainable materials and use adhesives and finishes that emit formaldehyde or other hazardous compounds.
BuildingGreen-Approved Furniture
BuildingGreen approves furnishings that:
are certified to BIFMA’s multi-attribute level 3 standard, which requires low... Read moreForum topic
Hello Everyone,
Here are some of the Show & Tell presentations from the 2019 SDL Winter Summit, enjoy!!
Best,
RoseAnn
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Have any of you heard of anyone ever using phase change material (PCM) "movable partitions" as a resiliency strategy to mitigate indoor overheating during a heat wave in passive buildings? You'd keep them stored in a basement or cool room, and deploy them into habitable spaces during the heat wave to keep the space cooler than the exterior... Read more
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All,
The Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) has undertaken the Zero-Based-Rulemaking process this year to eliminate all requirements that are not specifically life-safety related. As such, they have proposed removing the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) 2018 provisions regarding commissioning... Read more
Reports, Courses, Study Guides, Live Webinars
Avoiding Toxic Chemicals in Commercial Building Projects
We’re excited to issue our special report, Spec This, Not That.
In updating the report in 2020, we engaged a respected toxicology and regulatory-compliance firm to review and assist in our revision of the entire publication. This edition reflects the latest science in... Read more
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Hi everyone,
We're still working to find the optimal time for the SDLS monthly call. We're now looking at the 4th Tuesday of the month. Please fill out this doodle poll to let us know which of these times work for you.
Thank you!
Jen
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Building Green Peer Networks meet up @ Living Future 24
WEDNESDAY 8 May 7-830pm at Park Bar, 150 Walton, Atlanta
See you there!
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Hi folks,
Oregon’s ZERO Coalition is looking for responses to the question below on local policy for electrification, and I thought tapping this group would be helpful.
Are you aware of any local governments outside of Oregon that are promoting or enforcing electrification?
Berkley, CA is one example that as of Jan 1, 2020... Read moreBasic page
Our Peer Networks offer a safe haven to you and other leaders where you can support one another and work together toward sustainable solutions that are intent on moving projects and the industry forward in the best possible ways.... Read more