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Here are the links I mentioned at today's meeting:
Timeline:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1RlN4t23uvBtxEzp4QuyqL-w5bqmE4P90...
BG Contacts and Responsibilities:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MWYuAEitjk7Zpc8KUNf1LwG3-5wK6sIlgwro...
BITuser Contacts and Responsibilities:
https://docs.google.... Read more
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Dear SD Leaders: I'm writing to let you know about a great opportunity in campus-wide sustainability and design leadership. Washington University in St. Louis (my alma mater) is seeking a new University Architect and Assistant Vice Chancellor. WashU has a very strong legacy of sustainability leadership which has recently been reinforced with... Read more
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Hi All! This is a question for NYC and surrounding area (but if its the right fit, could extend beyond)!
Can anyone recommend a designer for healthy and sustainable furniture for an affordable housing development? The spaces that need funiture are: a community facility, common spaces, and residential units (for formerly homeless). ... Read more
Peer Network Event
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Hi All,
FSC is working on some exciting new research to help further quantify the carbon impact of forestry management and they are looking for your feedback. If you are interested in providing your voice or just staying informed of what is happening in this space, please see the details below and register to attend.
FSC Forest... Read more
Product Guide
Conventional overhead air distribution systems rely on energy-intensive air mixing, but underfloor systems take advantage of natural convection and stratification.
BuildingGreen-Approved Access Flooring Products
We list access flooring products that are specially designed to facilitate effective, energy-efficient underfloor air... Read more
Reports, Courses, Study Guides, Live Webinars
Conventional stormwater management treats rain as the enemy—a dangerous and destructive force that must be deflected away from building sites as quickly as possible.
But as we pave more and more of paradise,... Read more
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We've updated the Salesforce BIT Community domain from "https://southfacecommunities.force.com/BITBuilding/s/" to "https://www.bitbuilding.org/s/" and there are a few links on BITuser that point back to the community that need updating.
BIT Building Community Dashboard - point to "https://www.bitbuilding.org/s/" Contact Us - point to "... Read moreForum topic
Hi everyone,
Registration for the 2025 Super Summit is live! Register here for the SDL Summit and save your seat to join us in Omaha.
We’re also excited to announce the Pre-Summit Workshop for this year – “From Transactional to Transformative: Building Relationships for Change.” The workshop will be led by David Jay, author of... Read more
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Hello Gurus!
The City of Cambridge is expanding on its 2015 NZ Climate Action plan to focus on embodied carbon.
If any of you have experience conducting LCA/WBLCA (whether you are an architect, engineer or consultant) your input is invaluable. The City is looking for feedback so that they can shape the program, as it evolves, to... Read more
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Hi everyone,
As part of our monthly SDLS call yesterday, we looked through the 2020 SD Leaders Winter Summit Report. To help paint an even fuller picture of what was covered at that summit, here are slides from many of the 5-minute presentations.
As a note: we have permission from these presenters to share their slides within the... Read more
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This is a bit off the thread of sustainable design leadership, but how much design and/or leadership can you get done without an adequate amount of caffeination?
We are looking for recommendations and advice on improving the sustainability of our breakrooms, particularly on the subject of beverage (mostly coffee, but also a fair amount... Read more
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Welcome to the quiz portion of Sustainability Literacy: A Foundation For Transformed Practice!
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
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Join your peers and BuildingGreen February 22–26, 2021 for an all you can eat buffet week of networking, problem solving, and connecting with sustainability leaders within your industry and across the Peer Networks! During this week we will create a space for you to offer and receive support, exchange ideas and resources, and become stronger,... Read more
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All,
Can anyone suggest a product for the following situation. We are looking to insulate existing aluminum eterior column covers that have a three inch air gap. The issue is there is no way to remove the covers without destroying them. we would like to cut small holes, pump in the insulation and then cap the holes. Can anyone... 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
I... Read more
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WELL & Fitwel and beyond.
Guiding Questions:
Is this a luxury item? What experiences are people having with these? How do we utilize Health & Wellness based strategies/thresholds in our design approach without going for a certification? How does this apply to our work? Which program has been more broadly adopted? and why? I... Read more