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Follow Along on the #GreenInfluencerATL Tour of Mitsubishi's Atlanta Headquarters with Corbett Lunsford
See Corbett Lunsford geek out during the #GreenInfluencerATL Mitsubishi tour, and you might be jealous. His first stop? The 3D i-SEE sensor, an 8-element infrared-ray sensor “camera” which is part of their FH HV… more...
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Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)
0 replies | 2150 views | Posted on: 06/02/2022 | Last updated: 06/21/2022
Reactive Sensors and Controls for Home Ventilation, Featuring Corbett Lunsford
Matt Hoots is right that the age of reactive, or smart, sensors is really just about here. We’re going to see a renovation revolution in terms of being able to monitor our air quality measures, comfort elements, and othe… more...
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HVAC Instrumentation and Controls
0 replies | 1784 views | Posted on: 05/21/2022 | Last updated: 06/20/2022
Cambria’s Coordinates Collection - 14 Quartz Surfaces Designed in Collaboration with Gensler
Green Builder Matt Hoots recently collaborated with Cambria’s Field Marketing Director Ellie Knips to bring Rate It Green Members and audience this video introduction to Cambria’s new Coordinates Collection. Inspired… more...
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Quartz Countertops
0 replies | 6971 views | Posted on: 01/08/2021 | Last updated: 03/03/2022
A Conversation about Makita USA's Outdoor Electric Power System
Green builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. recently met with Ed Sidoruk of Makita USA, who shared some helpful information about Makita’s outdoor power equipment line, which is also the world’s largest outdoor electric pow… more...
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Landscaping and Land Management
0 replies | 7645 views | Posted on: 04/25/2021 | Last updated: 03/03/2022
What is the future of energy storage with solar? - Free CE Webinar, March 9, 12 pm EST
We will discuss residential solar & energy storage with an introduction & market overview. This will include planning & designing for energy storage system installations with key product features, warranty & additional techn… more...
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Solar Energy
0 replies | 1832 views | Posted on: 02/26/2022 | Last updated: 02/26/2022
Urban Green Council: Refrigeration Cycle 101: The Key to Electrification, November 30, 4:30 pm
This course explains the basic refrigeration principles to help architects and non-engineers better understand the basics of heat pumps, refrigerants, environmental legislation and their importance in electrifying buildings and setting them… more...
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Refrigeration
0 replies | 1396 views | Posted on: 11/04/2021 | Last updated: 02/08/2022
Getting to Know Stego Barrier Solutions - Keeping Vapor, Soil Gases and other Ground Contaminants out of our Homes and Commercial Buildings
Tom Marks of Stego Barrier Solutions gives a helpful, efficient and information-filled introduction to Stego Barrier Solutions and the key goals and quality characteristics of vapor barriers as well in this interview with Green … more...
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Vapor Barriers
0 replies | 5453 views | Posted on: 12/07/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022
Humidity, Hardwoods and Homes - The Building Science Approach to Protecting your Investment (Video)
Proper humidity is critical for building product condition and durability, just as it’s important for human comfort and health. Do you know the ideal humidity for your hardwood floors and how to manage humidity to protect … more...
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Humidity Control Equipment
0 replies | 11464 views | Posted on: 09/22/2021 | Last updated: 01/08/2022
Moisture, Fire, Insulation & working with Builders 12/10 #BS LIVE, 1-2pm
#BS Friday LIVE brings you Building Science & more each and every Friday. Mark & Dave invite you to meet: Dan Edelman, PMP National Business Development Manager Builders Building Insulation ROCKWOOL We encourage Questions… more...
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Mineral Wool Insulation
0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 12/10/2021 | Last updated: 12/10/2021
Webinar: Community Heat Pump Systems: Piping, Pumping and System Controls, January 5, 2 pm ET
Heating buildings by burning fossil fuels causes significant emissions of greenhouse gases. Many states already recognize the need to move away from this and have established climate action goals to help. Depending upon the location and … more...
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Heat Pumps
0 replies | 1974 views | Posted on: 12/05/2021 | Last updated: 12/06/2021
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