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DIY Solar Power Fan Installation - Reduce Shed Heat and Stagnant Air

Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality,Fans,IAQ,Ventilation,DIY,heat,Exhaust fans

by Rate It Green Team

A solar powered fan is a great and simple idea to remove excess heat from a shed. And this is a Scout project in addition, where (with supervision), the kids can get involved and learn as well.  Apparently this Scout shed sometim… more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 1660 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024 | Last updated: 09/06/2024

Smart Exhaust Controls - Sensors Improve Garage and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

HVAC,Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality,Automation,Ventilation,Garage,Garages,Sensors,Fans

by Rate It Green Team

"There are good garages and bad garages…” according to Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc.  And in the good ones, we breathe better air!    Matt reviews the benefits and and healthy air ri… more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 1437 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024 | Last updated: 09/03/2024

Clean Vapor Becomes a Land Science Certified Applicator

Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Radon,vapor intrusion,soil gas,soil gasses,Clean Vapor,Control layers

by Rate It Green Team

Rate It Green Gold Company Member Clean Vapor has become a certified spray-applied barrier applicator for the Land Science family of products. Adding spray-applied vapor barriers continues to increase the number of vapor mitig… more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 691 views | Posted on: 04/20/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

Whole House Humidity Control ALL Year Long || Aprilaire

HVAC,Ventilation,Humidity,AprilAire

by samanthaklein Intern

  Maintaining a healthy home is essential for your family’s well-being. In doing so, it is important to take steps to sustain indoor air quality. Humidity, of all IAQ metrics, has one of the largest impacts on human a… more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

1 replies | 2675 views | Posted on: 06/17/2022 | Last updated: 06/30/2022

Healthy Building Network Online Discussion: Chemical Pollution has Crossed the Planetary Boundary Safe for Humanity: Now What? April 21, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

In January 2022, a team of international scientists released a first-of-its-kind study revealing that chemical pollution has now crossed the planetary boundary safe for humanity, while projections show that chemical pollution will… more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 1016 views | Posted on: 04/14/2022 | Last updated: 04/14/2022

Customized Switches and Sensors for Indoor Air Quality || Swidget

by samanthaklein Intern

Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. connects with Chris from Swidget (a clever name: think "Switching" and "Widgets") at the 2022 International Builders Show.  Chris walks us through Swidget's modular sensors and… more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 5851 views | Posted on: 04/11/2022 | Last updated: 05/24/2022

What are Indoor Air Quality Readings Good for? A USGBC Big South Webinar: April 14, 12 pm EDT

Indoor Air Quality,Technology,Human Health

by samanthaklein Intern

Human health is a longstanding value of the green building movement. Green buildings can promote health and well-being in the near term while preserving resources and protecting the environment for human benefit in the long term. This techn… more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 1231 views | Posted on: 03/30/2022 | Last updated: 04/01/2022

Allergy Standards Certifies LG Appliances

Health,Air Quality,Transparency,Indoor Air Quality,Wellness,Allergies,Allergens,Allergy Standards

by samanthaklein Intern

Allergy Standards Ltd. scientifically identifies, tests, and certifies products that help optimize the indoor environment for health and wellness, with a focus on identifying products that reduce or eliminate pollutants and allergens.… more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 2656 views | Posted on: 03/28/2022 | Last updated: 04/23/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: The Importance of Effective Handwashing and It's Impact on Global Health, April 26, 12 pm EDT

Health,Public Health,Handwashing

by samanthaklein Intern

Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing engineer. This course will review current … more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 910 views | Posted on: 03/25/2022 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

iAQ & Energy Symposium, March 3, Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, Augusta, Maine

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

The IAQ & Energy Symposium is in person and will offer opportunities for face-to-face engagement with other professionals, to network, share resources, and create new relationships.  Throughout the day, you'll find options f… more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 742 views | Posted on: 02/23/2022 | Last updated: 02/23/2022

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