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The Sustainable MEP Leaders peer network brings together the most committed sustainability directors from leading MEP design firms throughout the U.S. and Canada. We invite you to apply for membership.
We look for the... Read more
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Congratulations to Mara Baum (HOK) and Alison Kwok (U of Oregon), FAIA!
AIA announcement
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Hello Green Gurus, here's a reminder that this webinar is happening one week from today!
Register here.
Planning for Resilience in a Climate-Changed World
Thursday, February 11th, 2021
3 - 4pm ET (12 - 1pm PT)
Description: The world is focused on Covid 19 right now, but the pandemic is just a dress rehearsal for... Read more
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Has anyone here been involved (taken or taught sessions) in the Healthy Materials Lab Online Certificate program for Healthier Materials?
https://healthymaterialslab.org/learning-hub/e-learning-online-certifica...
I'm thinking about having some of our staff take this course, especially those that don't have a background in... Read more
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Hello small firm Sustainable Design Leaders!
We are cancelling our call next week that had been scheduled for 2/13 @ 1pm. That same day, Thursday, BuildingGreen is hosting an all Peer Networks WEBINAR. Please consider participating with the sustainability leaders from all peer networks: Design Leaders, Construction Leaders, MEP Leaders... Read more
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Hi folks!
Do you have examples or case studies of projects with compelling examples of circularity/salvaged material reuse? We’re looking to go beyond the examples we've seen of furniture reuse or creating art from salvaged material, and we’d like to collect some examples to get our client excited about the possibilities in a deep... Read more
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Happy Friday all!
Arizona's USGBC's Fall Summit is coming up on October 5th and we are looking for another GC to speak on our 'Waste Diversion in Arizona Construction' panel.
Here is the link to the event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/usgbc-arizona-fall-summit-2023-tickets-6776...
It's going to be a great event starting... Read more
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Our firm has had some clients that object to the term "Master Plan." We have removed "Master Planning" from our letterhead, where we list our capabilities and have replaced it with "Planning." Although we still find ourselves using it, old habits die hard, especially when we receive an RFP from a client asking for "Master Planning." Once we get... Read more
Product Guide
Furnaces heat air that is then distributed through ducting and warm-air registers.
Approved by BuildingGreen
Products approved by BuildingGreen include the highest-efficiency, sealed-combustion furnaces and high-efficiency wood or multi-fuel furnaces. A multi-fuel furnace uses several sources of energy such as wood, wood-pellets,... Read more
Quiz
Welcome to the quiz portion of Finding Products for LEED v4—A Guide
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Describe ways in which the LCA approach is gaining ground in LEED v4 and how the transition is reinforced by manufacturer transparency and disclosure.
2.... Read more
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Does anyone have a Passive House detailing resource recommendation? Something that is applicable to wood over podium and/or metal framing construction? I have the book below but looking for something more applicable.
Passive House Details: Solutions for High-Performance Design 1st Edition
by Donald B. Corner (Author), Jan C.... 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 moreForum topic
Hi all,
After almost eleven years in this group, today is my last day at Perkins Eastman as I move on to a new step in my career at JLL (wish me luck!). This group has been invaluable to me both professionally and personally, and I have loved connecting with so many of you over the years, over the course of so many events! I hope to make... Read more
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For consideration in determining CM "Greenness", are we leaders if we wait for city ordinances? can we collectively agree/adopt a standard?
and for those of you in this market, how is this being received and implemented?
https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bps/article/701085
Multnomah County, City of Portland commit to reducing... Read more
Reports, Courses, Study Guides, Live Webinars
THIS WEBINAR PURCHASE AND REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.
ESG is the hottest acronym in green building right now. But let’s be honest: most people are flying by the seat of their pants.Most—but not all.
Four experts... Read more
