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High-Performance Building for Carpenters, In-Person Course, Newton, Massachusetts, 6 Sessions, August 4 - September 8, 1-5 PM

High Performance Building,Carpenters

by gracemorrison

This course teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Topics focus on the four layers of a high-performance house: water, air, vapor, and thermal. Throughout the 6-week course, st… more...

  Filed under: Education

Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, July 18, 12 pm EDT

Design,Home Energy Usage,Canopy,canopy systems

by samanthaklein Intern

Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and a well-kept timeline. Architectural choices should dri… more...

  Filed under: Webinars

Advancing Construction Decarbonization Summit, July 19-21, Chicago, IL

Construction,Carbon Reduction,Decarbonization,ESG

by samanthaklein Intern

The business case for sustainable construction has never been stronger: pressures from clients, investors and regulatory bodies are escalating, forcing the construction industry to address and reduce the societal impact of their operations … more...

  Filed under: Events

3rd Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy” (Green Chemistry 2023)

by Ruby Dawson

We are delighted to extend you a warm invitation to join our one of the most prestigious conferences on “3rd Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy” (Green Chemistry 2023) which is scheduled … more...

  Filed under: Information and Resources

Investing in Green Energy Improvements

Green Building,investments,Green Industry

by gracemorrison

There seems to be some market fear of making green building improvements under the assumption that they will constitute a considerable expense without a sufficient return on investment. This belief is rather short-sighted. When analyzing th… more...

  Filed under: Green Building Finance

NOT COMPLICATED - JUST GREEN, podcast of common sense for better construction

Green Building,rate it green,Energy Efficiency,Sustainable Living,High Performance Building,Sustainable Architecture,Home Performance,Indoor Air Quality,High Performance Home,Better Buildings

by James Pirch, AIA, LEED GA Architect, LEED GA, host of podcast NOT COMPLICATED - JUST GREEN

This episode features an interview with Matt Hoots, the president of Sawhorse construction,  one of Atlanta’s premier residential remodeling firms, known for their innovation, professionalism, and energy-efficient building practi… more...

  Filed under: Advocacy

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

Time to take our heads out of the sand

by Matt Hoots SawHorse Design + Build

I just posted this on LinkedIn since Russia just invaded Ukraine, and I started having flashbacks to other conflicts that were avoidable as well.  Many of them would not have even been considered if we were not dependent on Fossil Fuel… more...

  Filed under: Advocacy

Online Workshop: EcoDistricts -- A New Model of Urban Re-Generation, July 19, 1 pm EST

Green Communities,Urban Resilience,Urban Planning,Cities,Urban Development,Equitable Development,EcoDistricts Protocol

by samanthaklein Intern

This workshop will provide a framework to transform existing neighborhoods through the lens of Equity, Resilience and Climate Change and a process to create a roadmap and structure for communities to move forward. This hands-on workshop … more...

  Filed under: Webinars

Webinar: Reasons for Switching to All-Electric, July 26, 12 PM

Passive House Massachusetts,Electrification,All-Electric Homes

by gracemorrison

Residential electrification is a crucial step in the pathway towards widespread decarbonization, and with the recent advancement and increased availability of electric appliances now may be the best time to ditch the gas meter. In this modu… more...

  Filed under: Webinars