Other Green Building Discussions

Aiming for Higher Performance Homes - A Holistic Approach is Best

Energy,Energy Efficiency,retrofits,Renovations,1920sMakeoverATL,Home improvement

by Rate It Green Team

  There are plenty of reasons people might not want or be able to renovate the interior of the home when trying to improve building performance.  What can you do to improve performance working on the outside?   I… more...

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How Effective is ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation Against Water?

Resiliency,Water,Insulation,Resilience,ROCKWOOL,Building Envelope,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

by Rate It Green Team

  What happens to ROCKWOOL stone mineral or stone wool insulation when it gets wet? This is an important question, as insulation is installed on the outside of the house, on the roof, on the walls, and underneath the foundation.… more...

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Reviewing the Benefits of ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation

Fire Safety,Insulation,Soundproofing,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation,Thermal control layers,Air infiltration,Pest control

by Rate It Green Team

  In this video, Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc. share why they think highly of ROCKWOOL stone wool insulation, also known as mineral wool insulation.    Top areas o… more...

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What are Outriggers, and Why Do We Need Them?

Thermal Bridges,Insulation,Building Envelope,Air Barriers,Control layers,Outriggers,rafters,trusses,sheathing,continuous insulation

by Rate It Green Team

  As Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc. explain in this video, outriggers are rafters or trusses that extend beyond the roof of the building. Outriggers create an overhang to protect e… more...

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Free Webinar: Building Electrification: Lessons from the Field, 2 Part Series, 9am-12:30 pm PT, August 22 & 23

by Hani Social media manager

Seismic shifts in building energy policy and design are taking place in California, and across the country - and world. The move towards full decarbonization of the building stock has started and the policy, technical and financial implicat… more...

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How can users’ behavior improve green building efficiency?

Green Building,Energy Efficiency,User

by Suelen Ribeiro Architect/ LEED GA

Users’ behavior can achieve a considerable impact on a green building efficiency. For it to work, people need to understand why and how they can contribute to the building. Therefore, to teach, to instruct, and to motivate users to ha… more...

  Filed under: Green Living

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, September 9, 9am-12:30pm

by Hani Social media manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic and energy storage systems. This instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various technologies, including module efficiencies, … more...

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Free Webinar: Automated Geodesic Homes = Regenerative Living with the World's First Ceramic Dome, August 28, 12-1 pm ET

by Hani Social media manager

What is the future of Geodesic housing, ranging from tiny homes to multifamily development? Is this a more sustainable way to build?  Morgan Bierschenk is a geodesic dome and bioceramic material science expert who delivers intention… more...

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Free Webinar: Beating the Heat: Preparing Schools for Extreme Heat Resiliency, August 28, 1-2:30 pm ET

by Hani Social media manager

According to NASA and NOAA global temperature reports, 2023 was the world's hottest year on record, and rising temperature trends are only predicted to continue. School systems across the country are already faced with challenges in com… more...

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Free Webinar: Residential Whole-House Mechanical Ventilation - Code Compliance and Massachusetts Amendments, August 28, 1-2 pm ET

by Hani Social media manager

Mechanical ventilation is as important to indoor air quality as it is for energy conservation. This course will cover the 2021 IECC, 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), and Massachusetts amendments relating to whole-house mechanical … more...

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