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What are LCAs?
An LCA, or a Lifetime Cycle Assessment, is a multi-leveled process of calculating the lifetime environmental impact of a product or service. LCAs are a component of Environmental Product Declarations, or EPDs. LCAs are about energy, or a pr… more...
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1 replies | 3589 views | Posted on: 02/02/2018 | Last updated: 02/20/2023
Green Building Accelerates Around the World, Poised for Strong Growth by 2021
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced November 13th at Greenbuild that Dodge Data & Analytics World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report demonstrates the significant growth of green building arou… more...
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0 replies | 4511 views | Posted on: 11/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023
Making Affordable Multifamily Housing More Energy Efficient- a Guide to Healthier Upgrade Materials
A group of organizations including Energy Efficiency for All and The Healthy Building Network released a significant report in September, 2018, “Making Affordable Multifamily Housing More Energy Efficient: a Guide to Healthier Upgrade… more...
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1 replies | 7698 views | Posted on: 04/15/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023
Guidance for Specifying Healthier Insulation and Air-Sealing Materials (Supplement to "Making Affordable Family Housing More Efficient...")
“Guidance for Specifying Healthier Insulation and Air-Sealing Materials” was produced by Healthy Building Network (HBN) as a supplement to the report by HBN, Efficiency for All and others, “Making Affordable Multifamily Ho… more...
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0 replies | 2337 views | Posted on: 04/15/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023
Zero Emissions All-Electric Multifamily Construction Guide
"A Zero Emissions All-Electric Multifamily Construction Guide" showscases California’s mixed-use midrises, Atlanta’s pool-side rentals, luxury condos in Hawaii and Florida, Passive House apartments in the Northeast, an… more...
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0 replies | 4581 views | Posted on: 06/17/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023
3rd Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy” (Green Chemistry 2023)
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...
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0 replies | 808 views | Posted on: 07/04/2022 | Last updated: 07/04/2022
Webinar: USGBC WNC Lunch and Learn: The USGBC Better Materials Platform and ecomedes, July 13, 10 am PT, 1 pm EDT
Learn how to use ecomedes to list and search for building materials, automate your LEED documentation process, and list and promote your products as "Verified for LEED." Schedule at a Glance: Virtual lobby opens (5 m… more...
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0 replies | 1517 views | Posted on: 07/01/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021
Webinar: USGBC-LA's: Thought Leadership Series: Reducing California's Fire Risk, June 17, 4pm-6pm PST
USGBC-LA is hosting this event to bring together the sustainability, green building, and fire prevention communities to jointly address wildfire resilience across California. The event will begin with virtual tours and expert interviews pro… more...
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0 replies | 888 views | Posted on: 06/07/2021 | Last updated: 06/07/2021
Webinar: Anti-Racist Practices in Businesses & Organizations, May 12, 10:30 am EDT
NESEA is pleased to be partnering with AORTA, the Anti-Oppression Resource & Training Alliance, to offer members of our community access to this post-conference event, designed to give you the tools to start committing your busines… more...
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0 replies | 2035 views | Posted on: 05/07/2021 | Last updated: 05/07/2021
Online: Climate Mobilization Act Series: Reimagining Envelopes, March 31, 9am- 10:30am EST
Meeting the high-performance goals of tomorrow, whether energy codes that include performance targets or carbon emissions limits like Local Law 97, will require that most buildings implement energy efficiency upgrades, including looking at … more...
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0 replies | 1322 views | Posted on: 03/17/2021 | Last updated: 03/17/2021
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