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Discussing Air Tightness and Blower Door Testing with Corbett Lunsford, Matt Hoots, and Chris Laumer-Giddens (Video)
Follow along in this video as Corbett Lunsford of the Building Performance Workshop talks about air-tightness with Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Inc. and Architect Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared and performs a blower door t… more...
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0 replies | 7240 views | Posted on: 05/23/2021 | Last updated: 12/27/2022
Our Path to Choosing Green Building Certifications: A Passive House and Earthcraft Home Renovation
Our video conversation above, part of the full "Behind the Walls" webinar playlist, shows how the Passive House Standard far exceeds basic energy codes. When we first started the design process on the #1920sM… more...
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0 replies | 10539 views | Posted on: 07/24/2021 | Last updated: 12/27/2022
Walking and Talking about Fresh Air and Ventilation with Green Building Expert Matt Hoots - and Oliver
Matt Hoots’ dog Oliver was lucky enough to go out on a fun, awesome walk in the fresh air on a beautiful sunny day recently, and Matt of course got to thinking and took the opportunity to share about the value of fresh air, and clean … more...
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0 replies | 12110 views | Posted on: 09/30/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2022
Can heat pump water heaters extend the life of your EV?
In a recent weekly room on Clubhouse, we were busting performance myths about all-electric homes. Naturally, heat pump water heaters came up, and one of my green realtor colleagues in Phoenix, AZ asked about the ROI of the heat p… more...
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3 replies | 12754 views | Posted on: 10/09/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2022
Phius Alliance Webinar: Window Comfort & Condensation Risk Calculator, January 17, 5 - 6 pm CT
The window comfort and condensation risk criterion applies to all projects, regardless of size. Use the Phius calculator to determine the requirements to ensure comfort and minimize condensation risk for your project: htt… more...
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0 replies | 1149 views | Posted on: 12/09/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022
Webinar: Episode - Healthy Indoors Show (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Healthy Indoors Show Recorded: November 19, 2020 Speaker: Dr. Delphine Farmer Indoor air is a complex soup of molecules that is constantly changing, not only because of new sources (cooking, cleaning, person… more...
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0 replies | 1538 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 12/21/2022
How Can Hospitals Reduce Carbon Footprint?
The healthcare sector accounts for 4.4% of net global emissions. In the US, this rises to 10% of total national greenhouse gas emissions. In the UK, the carbon footprint of the NHS stood at 6.1MtCO2e in 2019. Clearly, tackling the carbon fo… more...
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0 replies | 229 views | Posted on: 11/21/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022
How to Achieve a Smart and Sustainable Built Environment?
The built environment is the center of human life on earth – responsible for an estimated 40% of global GDP, and where we spend the majority of our work and leisure time. However, the built environment has a significant impact on the … more...
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0 replies | 336 views | Posted on: 11/24/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022
Hotels of the Future: How is Artificial Intelligence Changing the Hospitality Industry?
The use of AI in the hospitality industry is still in its relative infancy, but the possibilities for adoption are vast. Though technology will never entirely replace the human touch that is at the core of the guest experience, AI integrati… more...
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0 replies | 315 views | Posted on: 11/24/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022
Radon Control starts with a good design
The need for vapor control below the house The #1920sMakeoverATL is a Passive House renovation in Atlanta, GA. Not only does Atlanta have lots of rain and humidity, causing the ground to be wet most of the year, but it also has hig… more...
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0 replies | 3869 views | Posted on: 10/31/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022
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