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Show & Tell Breakout. Presentations:
Lessons learned from our Hopeworks Affordable Housing Project seeking LBC Petal Certification Optimize Solar Plugload and Power over Ethernet.Forum topic
Hi, all -
Thanks to many folks who connected on the heels of our last matchmaking post. Reaching out on behalf of a former SDL member, Lindsey Perez, to relay an opportunity from MIRACORP linked below:
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=97753&clientkey=957B67314D085A633E5C9C5568F3BC04
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I'm passing on an alarming (and truly Orwellian!) message from the AIA that some may have received:
The AIA is aware (and has been actively addressing) that there is a draft executive order circulating for consideration by White House officials that would officially designate “classical” architecture as the preferred style for the... Read more
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Hi all,
We are about to start a affordable housing passive house project in Boston and in a few presentations I've seen great signs that builders use to try to get the point across to subs as to how important air sealing is. Some are even quite funny! The builder we are working with does not have a sign like this, but is open to ideas.... Read more
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Hello, All!
Looking for some quick insight from the braintrust into how to best approach project goal-setting.
We’ve been taking a critical look at goal-setting practices to better understand what drives the gap between projects that meet ambitious high-performance targets and those that don’t. Recognizing that goal setting is a... Read more
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Hello Green Gurus, here's a reminder that this webinar is happening one week from today!
Register here.
Sustainable Community Design Leaders: Who we are, What we do
Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
3 - 4pm ET (12 - 1pm PT)
Description: Join this live webinar to learn about the brand-new Sustainable Community Design... Read more
Product Guide
Air movement keeps occupants comfortable when it's warm, so cooling setpoints can be higher, and natural ventilation is a viable option even at higher temps and humidity.
BuildingGreen-Approved Ceiling Fans
BuildingGreen approves Energy Star-certified ceiling fans with ECMs—motors using electronic commutators.
Energy and... Read more
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Kelly provides administrative support to BuildingGreen projects, including major contracts as well as event planning, and logistics coordination for BuildingGreen’s network of sustainable design leaders. Among her projects, Kelly coordinated a large tri-state regional economic development project focused on the green goods and services industry... Read more
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Hey there, Tally users. I'm looking for some answers to a few basic questions about using Tally:
When do you typically run a WBLCA? As soon as you have a Revit model? Later, maybe end of DD, when the Revit model is more fully developed? At the end of CDs? Are you mostly using Tally for targeted studies or WBLCA for the purpose of... Read moreForum topic
Hi All,
We’re planning a conference here in Boston, October 23rd & 24th, focused on Designing for People. We’re rounding out our speaker lineup and I thought I’d reach out to you all for ideas. If you had an all-star list of people speaking on Health and Wellness in the Built Environment who would be on that list? Send me 3 names... Read more
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Hello Green Gurus,
Here’s one more exclusive webinar for you! Coming up next week:
Behind the Scenes: COTE Top Ten 2021
Tuesday, May 4th, 2021
2pm - 3pm ET (11am - 12pm PT)
Register here.
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Eight of this year’s Top Ten winners are from firms in this network. We also have a member on the... Read more
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Hi all,
As follow-up to the summit, I’m attaching a draft letter on MEP embodied carbon written by our group (Luke, Kristy, Adam). The goal is to start a dialogue with manufacturers to include embodied carbon info for major equipment. Will explain more on the call. Please read in advance if you get the chance!
Thanks!
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Hello!
As perhaps one of the newest members, I wanted to take a moment to say hi.
I have recently joined Lois Vitt Sale at Wight & Company and look forward to engaging with the group.
Like many of you, my interests and work tend to span a wide range of topics – a necessity as we approach the complexity of today’s... Read more
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We are T-minus two days from the ILFI unconference and I am looking forward to seeing a bunch of you there. I have a vague memory about there being a meet up scheduled - can somebody remind me of where/when.
Also, can folks that are speaking post a reply about when their session is and what the topic is please.
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Hey team,
We're working with some institutions in the midwest that are trying to understand what kind of partnerships they could build with architectural salvage enterprises as they demolish many buildings to elevate land uses. I'm not overly familiar with the midwest market. Does anyone have any good circular economy / architectural... Read more