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Hi All,
If you have 5 minutes, we would appreciate your input in the Google Spreadsheet (linked below). If you only have 1 minute, feel free to reply to this forum post and list your the typical equipment vendors you spec on projects. :)
We're asking each of you to enter your "Top 3" specified vendors for each of the products... Read more
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All,
I'm sure a few of you attended our recent webinar on the LEED v4.1 LCA webinar. In case you missed it, the recording is posted. We were stunned by the amount of engagement from the audience; we allotted 30 minutes for questions and I think it went even longer. The webinar recording should be a great starting point for anyone... Read more
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Hi- Happy Monday!
Does anyone know if there is an open-source list of manufacturers that have take-back programs? Looking for a summary/spreadsheet with details (costs, qty, etc). I have a small list but I'm guessing there is already one out there...
Also, Doesn't stage D in LCA account for take-back programs? Could this be... Read more
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Hi all --
We have a national restaurant client who is looking to source furniture (indoor and outdoor) with a minimum of 40% recycled/salvaged content from a woman- and/or minority-owned company. They have a strong preference for a company that partners with/participates in community outreach and/or mentoring programs. They also have ... Read more
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Our firm is looking into our hiring process with JEDI objectives and looking for examples that have been successful. Just like any other firms, we utilize career fair opportunities from local Universities, we have scholarship & endowment programs for several institutions, which became a major pipeline. We are working on evaluating all... Read more
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Hello,
We are in the very early planning phase of a k-8 public school project to be designed and built in an economically challenged urban location with very limited site options. The project is not LEEDv4 registered yet. We are at feasibility and costing the soil remediation, needless to say that we would really hope there would be... Read more
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I give you... the content-ready site. The editors should be able to start adding Best Practice content.
Development site:
https://live-bituser.pantheonsite.io/
Instructions (with tutorial videos):
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EUIzitkW0CczFQo8V2q3gVDVO4Juk4EI9iv8...
I created accounts for all the editors... Read more
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Hi folks,
It's here! Highlights, key takeaways, and pics from our packed few days together in Ashland, Mass. in the 2023 Summer Summit report.
From the intro:
Effectively meeting the challenge of the moment is what the world needs from us. Being grounded and energized by connections and sharing with our peers in a safe... Read more
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Our building scientist has been using Insight 360 to model daylight and document it for LEED certifications. However, it appears that Autodesk is no longer fully supporting the tool and may eventually stop all together. (we have not been able to run simulations for weeks due to a change to how "cloud credits" work on their end that they... Read more
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This would be a great place to share insights and reflections from the opening session.
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Well done and rivhly deserved, brother. That makes you a Fellow Squared.
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Welcome to the quiz portion of The Chemicals on Our Carpets and Textiles.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Understand when and where certain treatments may be superfluous or even pose unnecessary risks.
2. Recognize which applications might necessitate certain... Read more
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Welcome to the quiz portion of Boost Happiness and Save Energy with Adaptive Thermal Comfort!
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
Define “adaptive thermal comfort” and explain how it can contribute to occupant health and satisfaction.
Compare the adaptive comfort model... Read more
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This just in from Liz York at CDC: There's a webinar on Friday 11/2 at 3-4 ET on Building Design and Pandemics. For those who signed the petition to WHO urging action on aerosol emissions and have been following the ups and downs of those advisories, this is an especially welcome chance to hear from experts and ask questions.
Centers... Read more