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14th Annual North American Passive House Conference: December 4-8, Washington, DC
The number of passive buildings certified and built each year grows exponentially. They're hitting critical mass, so come tjoin Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) in Washington, DC for the 14th Annual North American Passive House Confer… more...
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0 replies | 1649 views | Posted on: 10/20/2019 | Last updated: 12/03/2019
Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, December 13, 4pm, Amherst, MA
Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It's the 23rd in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts! It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, has composting toilets, and has been made … more...
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0 replies | 1184 views | Posted on: 11/22/2019 | Last updated: 11/26/2019
Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, December 18, 12pm, Amherst, MA
Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is the 23rd Certified Living Building in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts! It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, has composting toil… more...
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0 replies | 1200 views | Posted on: 11/22/2019 | Last updated: 11/26/2019
FREE WEBINAR: Living Building's Declare 2.0 Introduction, December 5, 11:00 EST
Declare is a transparency label that allows manufacturers of ecologically sound products to secure a competitive market advantage through transparent ingredient reporting and an approved compliance pathway for multiple green building progra… more...
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0 replies | 2105 views | Posted on: 11/13/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019
All-Day LEED for Homes Workshop, December 10, Grand Rapids, MI
LEED certification is the most well-known green rating system in the world, but how does the new version work with residential spaces such as homes and multifamily? Join as they take you through each phase of the project from d… more...
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0 replies | 1224 views | Posted on: 11/14/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019
Living Building Challenge 4.0 Workshop, September 20, Boston, Massachusetts
The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, and certification program that addresses development at all scales. LBC 4.0 is a holistic approach to high-performance building that aims to address health, community, equity, en… more...
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Living Building Challenge
0 replies | 1716 views | Posted on: 08/28/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019
RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, December 6, 2:30 - 3:30pm, Amherst, MA
Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out the greywater system to learn how … more...
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Living Building Challenge
0 replies | 1139 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 11/06/2019
Multifamily Buildings Forum: Unlocking Barriers to High Performance, Nov 12, 7:30-10:30 AM, Madison, WI
Join us for a special event focused on unlocking barriers to high performance buildings in the multifamily sector. Learn how to integrate success metrics such as lease rates, tenant retention, brand appeal and more into your decision-matrix… more...
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0 replies | 1130 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019
WEBINAR: Understanding Water Credits in LEED, November 1
LEED v4 addresses water holistically, taking into account indoor use, outdoor use, specialized uses and metering. It measures all sources of water related to a building, including cooling towers, appliances, fixtures, fittings, process wate… more...
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0 replies | 1417 views | Posted on: 10/27/2019 | Last updated: 10/27/2019
RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, November 20, 10:30-11:30 am, Amherst, MA
Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out the greywater system to learn how waste… more...
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0 replies | 943 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019
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