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Welcome to the quiz portion of 20 Ways to Advance Sustainability in the Next Four Years!
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
Identify the challenges to green building during a time of environmental urgency and political unrest, and find opportunity in these challenges.
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I am looking for a healthy and safe mold preventative product to use on wood construction to prevent mold growth as this full wood building (truss, framing, exterior sheathing) will be exposed to moisture via the elements until the roof gets put on in earlywinter.
Please share your feedback, thus far we have found what looks like a lot... Read more
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Hi everyone,
Remember the thread on here from last fall that “broke the internet?” We have some progress to share and a chance for members to re-engage. A core team has been meeting to compare project process diagrams and challenges. They will share examples from their firms, along with learnings and best practices, on Wednesday, March 6... 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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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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Hello everyone, Happy New Year!
I wanted to send a quick note that we have an awesome group registered for the Sustainable Design Leaders Winter Summit 2020 and we still have a few open seats! This is taking place Jan. 29th - 31st, 2020 at The Lodge, Gulf Shores, AL with an exciting Pre-Summit Workshop happening that Wednesday. If you... Read more
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This is deep nerdy stuff, so don't say you haven't been warned. ASHRAE has opened the first public review to its net zero standard (228). Here's the blurb:
Standard Method for Evaluating Zero Net Energy and Zero Net Carbon Building Performance ASHRAE Standard 228-202x sets requirements for evaluating whether a building or group of... Read more
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Hi everyone,
During the "Integrating Social Sustainability" session at the Winter Summit, an idea was hatched to form a working group dedicated to understanding how equity services can benefit a client's pro forma. Our first step (of course) is to identify the range of services captured under "equity services" and we'd love to speak with... Read more
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Hi All,
After this long winter, who is up for some fierce creativity and friendly competition in your own offices or between your companies? What do you think of a location agnostic, virtual, Sustainability Scavenger Hunt from Earth Day to Mother's (earth) Day?
We've done the hard work for you. Join in on the fun and save your... Read more
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Good Morning, I have so enjoyed reading everyone’s personal introductions. I am happy to be a part of this group and look forward to working together to create transformation of an industry that is sometimes slow to move. My name is Patty Lloyd and I am the Sustainability Manager at Leopardo Companies, a Chicagoland area General Contractor... Read more
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At the recent All Networks Workshop in Seattle, I listened with interest to some conversation about including sustainability goals, KPI's, critical materials lists, and other related topics on a G-sheet in the drawing set. This is something I had not previously considered, but would like to learn more about.
If you work for a design... Read more
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Can anyone point me to a (dream?) resource listing effective R-values of various wall assemblies? We are trying to find a cost-effective R-40 wall assembly for a one and two story public middle school targeting net zero energy in Oregon. Referencing Seonhee's "thermal bridging" thread in late April, I used Therm's native drawing feature, but... Read more
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Quiz
Welcome to the quiz portion of Choosing Insulation: High-Performance Roof Assemblies and Retrofits – Unit 4.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the industry trajectory of healthier alternatives to foam insulation.
2. Describe the nuances of insulation... Read more
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Hello Everyone!
Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for more information regarding an All Peer Networks 2020 Summit Season Closing August 10th, 3-5pm ET (Noon-2pm PT).
Register HERE to get it on your calendar! The staff at BuildingGreen are looking forward to planning a fun and engaging cross-network event focused on this... Read more