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Hi All,
I wanted to share a program of superstars including many of you. I look forward to electronically connecting and learning together.
Every Monday from June through August, the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) and the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) Boston Hub will present Embodied Carbon 101, a 12-part program series in... Read more
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Welcome to the quiz portion of Whole-Building Life-Cycle Assessment: Taking the Measure of a Green Building.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Define key concepts of whole-building LCA.
2. Recognize the inherent flaws, and potential gains, of whole-building LCA... Read more
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Hi all,
The Sustainable MEP Leaders are assembling an industry push to expand the availability of embodied carbon data for MEP equipment. Our first steps are to send a letter to industry announcing a call to action and future educational webinars on the topic, the current draft letter is attached. In a similar manner as the... 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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Testing web-to-lead to existing contact in Salesforce.
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Evaporative coolers use far less electricity than conventional refrigerant-cycle air conditioners and they operate without the use of refrigerants, both features that make them attractive for green buildings. However, their suitability is limited to drier climates, and most products use significant quantities of water.
BuildingGreen... Read more
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Hi All,
I just tried to post a minute ago but it said my connection was lost, so I'm starting over again. You may see two similar posts from me.
Alejandra and I started a document (attached) with ideas on how we can tackle some of the issues we are currently facing with zero waste, as a follow up to our conversation last Friday... Read more
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I'm exploring the use of phase change material for a project. Specifically, looking at the BioPCM/ENRG Blanket product. I see on their website that ZGF used it at University of Washington. I'd love to hear any feedback from folks who have used it, and more specifically how your energy model and MEP engineer accounted for it. Thanks!! https://... Read more
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Has anyone vetted through all the Epoxy and Resin-based flooring systems to see which flooring application is "healthier"?
Below is a preapproved list from our local health department:
• Tera Lite • Stonhard Stonclad, Stonclad Ut, Stonshield Hri • Sunbelt 110 • Everlast • Westcoat Epoxy Mortar, Slurry, Or Double Broadcast • Dex-O-... Read more
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Were we given any warning that LEED Online and USGBC.org would be down for a week?
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Hello Everyone - we posted this to SAL, but also wanted to reach the Green Gurus folks!
To prepare for a co-creative workshop at the Environmental Design Research Association annual conference, "Health in All Places" our team ( myself, B. Sanborn, Penny Cole) is soliciting input via an all-questions-optional survey regarding ungendered... Read more
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Sustainability leadership has requested that you take this quiz to help assess sustainability literacy across the firm. Your own results will be presented to you at the end of the quiz but will not be shared with anyone else. Only aggregated, anonymized results will be available to others.
Please don’t do research to inform your answers... Read more
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Now that Ben has set up access restrictions, we have to decide what message to put on "paywall" screens. For example, on the Best Practices pages, the "Official language" tab is fully accessible, but if an anonymous user clicks on any of the other tabs they'll hit a login wall:
https://live-bituser.pantheonsite.io/best-practice/energy-... Read more
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What do you specify for the laboratory countertop? Are there any healthier options I should suggest to my team? Thank you!
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Not sure if anyone is currently looking to hire someone, but I wanted to pass along info on Bohan Zhang in case anyone might be interested. Bohan recently graduated from the GSD's MDes Energy and Environment program. He also has an MArch degree, and I know took a number of courses in Real Estate and Finance at both MIT and Harvard. I had him... Read more
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Hi everyone!
If you will be attending Greenbuild 2023 or live in the DC area, please join us for a Show & Tell!
When: Tuesday September 26, 6:30-9pm ET
Where: Perkins Eastman, 1 Thomas Cir NW #200, Washington, DC, 20005
Please sign up here to present/attend. Beverages and refreshments will be served. We look... Read more
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I posted this on the SCL as well, but am looking for anyone's experience and/or suggestions.
For any of you who are already tracking your Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions: Do you do so through a program (like the Carbon Disclosure Project) or do you have an in house excel file or ???? I'm looking for a good template and am open to... Read more
