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Central Florida Battle of the Buildings July 1st through December 31st
Commercial building owners and managers across Central Florida are invited to participate in the Central Florida Battle of the Buildings! The Central Florida Battle of the Buildings is a voluntary, fun competition to help commercial buil… more...
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0 replies | 634 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017
What’s Happening to the Bees?
Pollinators serve a very important role in agriculture. Grasses such as wheat and corn are pollinated by the wind, but most other native crops require pollination by bees or other pollinating animals. Among other important foods, these crop… more...
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Agriculture/Farming
0 replies | 1233 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017
USGBC-LA Blog post - Independence
As the July 4th weekend draws near, thoughts of BBQs and fireworks fill my mind and I wonder (maybe a little too often) why the smell of a BBQ makes me hungry, no matter how long ago I ate. I remember past fireworks shows and how my eyes ac… more...
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Resilience
0 replies | 779 views | Posted on: 06/28/2017 | Last updated: 06/28/2017
Manatee County Receives Platinum Recognition by Florida Green Building Coalition
Manatee County in Florida just received the highest “platinum” recognition by the Florida Green Building Coalition in sustainability and conservation, making them the first Florida County to do so. The Florida Building Coalition certifi… more...
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Certifications/Labels and Transparency
0 replies | 1489 views | Posted on: 06/28/2017 | Last updated: 06/28/2017
Webinar: High Performance Roof Daylighting, July 18
Roof daylighting elements and architectural roof glass are striking and desirable building features that historically come at a high cost – leaks, energy loss, thermal discomfort, and condensation issues. Next generation roof glazing is a… more...
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0 replies | 2868 views | Posted on: 06/28/2017 | Last updated: 06/28/2017
Building Commissioning Fundamentals, July 12
See and experience a work-in-progress, residential Passive House retrofit in the Harlem neighborhood. Renovation work by Brace Enterprises, LLC is five months into the project timeline, just enough for you to appreciate the extent of the de… more...
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0 replies | 722 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017
Getting to 80 x 50 in NYC Buildings, June 29
The energy used in the City’s diverse building stock is the largest contributor of greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for more than two-thirds of the citywide total. Yet more than 90 percent of existing buildings will still be around i… more...
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0 replies | 622 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017
Zero Waste Chicago Meetup, July 23
On Saturday, July 23rd, there will be an informal picnic potluck at Monarch Community Garden, starting at 2pm. Monarch is located on California Ave between Adams and Cortez, directly across from Adams & Sons Garden Center. Street parking … more...
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0 replies | 1220 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017
The North Texas Sustainable Showcase Integrative Design, July 13
Integrative design is a process that serves as the foundation to take us to the next and multiple levels beyond sustainability. True sustainability considers far more than siting, materials and efficiency. Designers, clients, and communitie… more...
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0 replies | 745 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017
South:The Urban Heat Island and Its Hazards
As the Bexar County metropolitan area expands, progressive replacement of natural surfaces with built surfaces inhibits atmospheric cooling. As a result, heat within the urban center increases, water quality decreases, and ecosystems are im… more...
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0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017
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