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Welcome to the quiz portion of Community-Scale Sustainability: Accelerating Change for People and Planet
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
Explain how combining stakeholder efforts and resources can achieve greater resilience and sustainability for communities.
Discuss... Read more
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Colleagues,
Have any of you had the opportunity to implement the Tesla solar product? We're in learning more about the product, its track record, any concerns we might need to know about. Would love to hear! Thanks.
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Celebrating BuildingGreen’s Top 10 Products for 2024 Wednesday, January 10 at 2:00pm Eastern (11:00am Pacific) Free to premium BuildingGreen and LEEDuser subscribersThe green building world’s most anticipated awards are almost here!
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Does anyone know if GreenTag is a legitimate Product Certification?
http://www.globalgreentag.com/
thanks
len
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Some of us SDLers saw a need to create an online repository for the best simulation graphics and created IBPSA Project Stasio over the last couple of years. Along side graphics is a list of simulation questions (in progress) that we as architects may not know we could ask. The graphics are linked to answer the questions so our simulation... Read more
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Hi MEP Leaders,
Just a reminder that our monthly meeting is next Tuesday, May 9th, at 2:00pm ET. All SMEPL network members are invited to join!
You can view the agenda here, and the Zoom info is below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83598691786?pwd=MjI2S01yZUJRSG4zcXRBNWtPbE5RZz09
Meeting ID: 835... Read more
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Welcome to the quiz portion of Net-Zero Energy Isn’t the Real Goal: 8 Reasons Why!
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
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Hi All, we have about 40 people in our network of Sustainable Construction Leaders. These positions are not as numerous as they should be, and companies often have a difficult time applying a monetary value to what we bring to the table.
Participating in the salary survey can provide insights that help us all interpret our relative... Read more
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Hi everyone,
Just a reminder to please fill out the 2024 All-Networks Workshop Attendance Poll by the end of next Monday, December 18th. Thank you so much to those who have filled it out already! :)
-Amanda
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We are looking into different building skin materials from including GFRC and FRP (amongst others) as alternatives to precast. I remember years ago (when I was at LAS) we had retrofitted a Federal Courthouse with FRP for blast resistance. I kind of remember that at the time it had some pretty high offgassing concerns. I haven't been able to... Read more
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All,
For those who tuned into the Green Gurus presentation earlier this week, there was a question that came up during my presentation on NZE/NZC programs regarding whether ILFI allows the offsite renewable energy exception for LBC and Energy Petal projects (as opposed to NZE or NZC). I just double checked with them and it turns out they... Read more
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Hi All!
One of our project teams is looking for some references for solar panel installation around Silver Spring, MD / DC area. Does anyone have recommendations or references for commercial installers of solar panel systems? Feel free to email me directly!
Thanks,
Yarden
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The IECC is accepting applications for committee members for its development of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). The responsibilities of the committees include:
Reviewing and evaluating public input in accordance with the requirements of the Code Council’s Consensus Procedures, and building consensus to incorporate... Read moreForum topic
Live webinar tomorrow (link available after for viewing any time)
Tomorrow at 3pm EST will be the first in the series - mid-sized firms who successfully met the 2030 targets in 2019.
Lessons learned and sharing stories.
https://2030secretsofsuccess.eventbrite.com
Quiz
Welcome to the quiz portion of LEED vs. Green Globes: A Definitive Analysis
Note: If you are taking this quiz as a member of LEEDuser, please take the quiz here.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Highlight the most significant differences between LEED and Green... Read more
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We are embarking on our first CLT projects (our at least we hope that they go that way). Would anyone with experience be willing to share some thoughts from the architect's perspective on things to consider, lessons learned, etc?