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Inspire Speakers Series - Everything Old is New Again: A Lesson In Material Reuse, November 2, 5:30-8:30 pm, Pittsburgh, PA
The circular economy is an economic system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products. While the notion was first theorized in the1930s and evolved into a movement with the book Cradle to Cradle in the early 2000s, m… more...
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0 replies | 594 views | Posted on: 10/20/2023 | Last updated: 10/20/2023
Western Springs Green Home Tour: Age in Place LEED Platinum Home, November 2, Western Springs, IL (free)
During this home tour, attendees will learn how this project focused on the owner’s desire to make their new home able to accommodate their aging needs while also prioritizing a high level of sustainability. The ground floor is access… more...
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0 replies | 577 views | Posted on: 10/20/2023 | Last updated: 10/20/2023
Green Stormwater Infrastructure Webinar Series 2023 - Lessons Learned and Roundtable, November 2, 11 am ET
Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) can be used to supplement or replace traditional gray stormwater infrastructure for managing the impacts of rain in urban areas. GSI reduces pollution and treats stormwater by retaining rainfa… more...
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0 replies | 680 views | Posted on: 10/07/2023 | Last updated: 10/08/2023
Free Webinar: The Latest Science on WUI Fires and the Built Environment, November 6, 12 pm EST
What is the impact of wildfires in the wildland urban interface (WUI) on the indoor environment? Empowered with the stewardship of occupant health, safety and welfare, building and design professionals need an understanding of the impact of… more...
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0 replies | 590 views | Posted on: 10/07/2023 | Last updated: 10/07/2023
Free HVAC Systems Webinar: Load Calculations, Equipment Selection, System Airflow and Layout, November 2, 9 am PT
Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be applied to HVAC design, installation and… more...
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0 replies | 684 views | Posted on: 10/07/2023 | Last updated: 10/07/2023
Free Webinar: Residential Lighting for Beauty, Comfort and Efficiency, October 13, 9 am PT
This class shows designers, specifiers, contractors, and homeowners how to create beautiful residential lighting while saving energy and meeting code. Lighting designer David Wilds Patton and author and lighting expert Clifton Stanley … more...
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0 replies | 712 views | Posted on: 09/29/2023 | Last updated: 09/29/2023
Virtual Event: Landscapes of Change: Resilient & Functional Ecosystems, October 17, 12 pm CT
Join Illinois Green for a mid-day webinar to investigate resilient and functional landscapes through a variety of lenses: equity and partnerships; integrating into architecture; long-term maintenance; and net-positive impacts. When prope… more...
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0 replies | 479 views | Posted on: 09/26/2023 | Last updated: 09/26/2023
USGBC Virginia Webinar: Healthcare and Sustainable Buildings, October 11, 10 am EDT
Dive into the opportunities of healthcare-focused buildings to reduce emissions and waste, improving their ability to serve the communities in which they are located with the USGBC Virginia community. Given the complex challenge of envir… more...
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0 replies | 644 views | Posted on: 09/26/2023 | Last updated: 09/26/2023
2023 Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment, October 25-27, Washington, DC
The Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment will be an information and idea exchange, between stakeholders in the built environment industry, concerning the timely and important topic of reducing carbon emissions from buildings… more...
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0 replies | 801 views | Posted on: 09/24/2023 | Last updated: 09/25/2023
Water Sensors Can Help Save $$ - Sensor Industries
Using water efficiently and avoiding waste should be a top priority for green builders, and all builders. Since water is a finite resource, it is essential to ensure that we have an adequate supply today and in the future. … more...
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0 replies | 11063 views | Posted on: 01/21/2022 | Last updated: 09/25/2023
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