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AidanAnthony
Intern Boston MA United States Member Since: 05/14/2019
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Introduction to Building Electrification
Despite its space-age name, building electrification is a relatively simple, yet potentially significant initiative. Instead of using the combustion of fossil fuels to operate buildings, it is now technologically feasible to use electricity from the grid. For the most part, buildings use fossil fuels for the purpose of heating and cooling--although gas stovetops, water heaters and other appliances that employ on-site combusti...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Last updated: 03/13/2023 + Show |
In the Face of Towering CO2 Emissions, These 4 Cities Are Making Carbon Neutral Buildings a Reality
Buildings are just like you and me; they’re complex, have a large energy intake, and produce a lot of GHGs (greenhouse gases). They also haven’t become significantly more energy efficient since the 1920’s, and as urban populations rise, the need to improve building efficiency is more pressing than ever. In fact, according to the World Green Building Council, buildings and construction together account for 36% of gl...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Last updated: 03/13/2023 + Show |
9 Keys to Avoiding Sick Building Syndrome (Study)
Researchers from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health have compiled a guide for improved health in commercial buildings; they seek to address the causes of “Sick Building Syndrome” (SBS), a term coined in 1982 by the World Health Organization. The factors that they have addressed are the culmination of an effort to...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Last updated: 07/23/2019 + Show |
Rain Barrel Workshop, July 20, Englewood, FL 10:00am - 11:00pm
Learn how the use of rain barrels can conserve water, save money by reducing the use of potable water in landscapes (lower utility bills), and reduce stormwater runoff by storing and diverting runoff from impervious surfaces (like roofs). Practical tips on the construction and installation of rain barrels will be provided. After the class,...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 07/20/2019 + Show |
High-Performance Building Assemblies Course, July 18, Boston, MA
This course will cover: High Performance Building Assemblies – An introduction and an approach HPBA Control Layers – It’s in the details High Performance Glazing – Making it less opaque Thermal Comfort – Connecting physics, people, and performance As part and result of this workshop, attendees will be...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 07/18/2019 + Show |
2019 Better Buildings Summit: Arlington, VA, July 10-11
The 2019 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit is an opportunity for industry professionals and partners to explore emerging technologies and share innovative strategies in energy and water efficiency. Register for 2 days of interactive sessions and peer networking with industry experts and market leaders. This event promotes discoveries...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 07/10/2019 + Show |
Join the Western Mass Green Consortium for a screening + discussion of the keynote address from NESEA's 2019 BuildingEnergy Boston conference. Presenters Chris Magwood (Endeavour Centre) & Ace McArleton & Jacob Racusin (New Frameworks) unpack why embodied carbon is more relevant than ever and what we can do about it.
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 07/10/2019 |
Open to USGBC members and non-members, this Green Building Tour will feature St. Louis Community College’s new Center for Nursing and Health Sciences Facility which is seeking LEED certification under the v4 rating system. Located on the College’s Forest Park campus, this 96,000 square feet building will serve as a state-of-the-art...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 07/09/2019 + Show |
GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training, July 8 & July 16, Los Angeles, CA
This event is comprised of 2 sessions, which build up to an exam at the end of the second session. The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills. This course teaches the basics of sustainability and provides an overview of...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 07/08/2019 + Show |
Hempitecture: Hemp Building Workshop, Mackay, IN, July 5-7
Join Hempitecture and French hempcrete expert Damien Baumer for a hands-on hemp building intensive workshop. This workshop is geared towards all skill levels. For the first time in the United States, Hempitecture will be using spray machine technology to install hempcrete and are inviting builders of all backgrounds and those interested in...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 07/05/2019 + Show |
Southern California Edison, an electricity supply company, is partnering with the South Bay Environmetnal Services Center for a free seminar in Torrance, CA. This seminar teaches the basics of residential and commercial HVAC systems; specifically, how to increase efficiency and reduce costs. You can sign up at the link...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 06/28/2019 + Show |
This event brings together representatives of public agencies including cities, counties, school districts, and councils of governments. This meeting is closed to vendors or service providers. SPEER, in collaboration with the State Energy Conservation Office (SECO) and Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), invites you to become part of the...
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 06/26/2019 + Show |
Net Zero Carbon, Water, and Energy + Decarbonizing at the District Level, August 13, St. Louis, MO
This session will start by reviewing the various definitions of net zero energy and carbon, and Zero Water and One Water, including those developed by the USGBC and ILFI. It will then provide some context in terms of integrating renewables from the built environment into the larger utility mix, addressing duck curves and evolving rate structures....
By AidanAnthony // Intern Event Date: 06/22/2019 + Show |