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Allison Friedman
Rate It Green Admin Boston - Metrowest MA United States Member Since: 01/11/2006
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HVAC Energy Efficiency Upgrade - Before and After
I am excited to report that we’ve made significant progress on our HVAC upgrade project! A while back, I shared an article when I first fully realized how it’s important to have a plan for major home equipment replacement , largely because these decisions have significant potential impact and we don’t make them very often. In addition to higher up front costs, a rushed or suboptimal decision can be particularly cos...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 10/02/2024 + Show |
What is the Future of Gas Cooking?
I n mid-January 2023, there was what seemed like a surprise announcement one day acknowledging the dangers of gas stoves and announcing possible regulatory action, and then this whole story seemed to be taken back and almost completely disappeared from the news the next. If you weren’t paying attention to the news in that 24-hour period, you might even have missed it. For people who are knowledgeable about indoor air qual...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 06/10/2024 + Show |
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) 101 - An Introduction, and Starting a Wider Conversation
It’s a fairly well known generalization in the building industry and beyond that we spend up to 90% of our time indoors, so it seems that most people would agree easily enough that the quality of indoor air matters. In fact, and according to the EPA, indoor air pollutant levels are 2-5 times higher than outdoor levels and can even exceed outdoor pollutant levels by up to 100 times. However, most building occ...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 11/14/2023 + Show |
I had given some thought to the significant, known challenge we face in decarbonizing homes to meet climate carbon reduction goals, and in particular that it’s going to be daunting to retrofit millions of existing homes, both to make sure companies are eager and available to do this work and to inspire or require homeowners to make the necessary changes for new and existing buildings. Many in the sustainable building world have...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 03/02/2023 + Show |
What Will Offices Look and Feel Like Going Forward? Top Considerations, Strategies, and Challenges
“The world of work will never be the same again….In a post COVID-19 world, work not only has to be safe, it has to be “clean and assured.” - Larry Pearlman, Marsh Risk Consulting “ The science is decades old on all the benefits that come from healthy buildings, including infectious disease reduction…But these strategies have not been fully deployed in buildings.” -Joseph...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 03/06/2023 + Show |
Protecting Workers on the JobSite - Emerging Ideas on Communication, Safety Procedures & PPE
"Pipes break, HVAC equipment fails, service will have to be done during this crisis.” This is how Bob Krell of HealthyIndoors.com started his regular afternoon show on a Thursday in late April, just as the devastating impacts of the COVID-19 impact were beginning to become clear. Indeed, I had been wondering how long we might hope for good luck in terms of nothing breaking or needing critical service during this time of ...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 03/06/2023 + Show |
Greenbuild 2019 - Looking to the Future (Sustainable and Successful, for Everyone)
It is a fun and fairly common experience at Greenbuild to find mid conversation that you already know the person you’re speaking to from an email exchange, a social media connection, or in my case that they’re already a member of our online green building network! One of my favorite moments this year was when someone stopped me on the trade show floor and thanked me for promoting an event for an organization she interned for...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 03/10/2023 + Show |
RGGI - Acadia Center's 10 Year Review (Reduced Emissions and Economic Growth Go Hand in Hand)
The Acadia Center has released a review of the first ten years of operation of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, or RGGI (pronounced “Reggie”), and the results are exceedingly positive and show that a clean energy economy really can have it all. The analysis concludes that CO2 emissions from power plants in the RGGI states fell 90% faster during this time period than in the rest of country, while economic growth in the ...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 03/11/2023 + Show |
Greenbuild 2018 - Report Out, and Top 10
The participating companies and attendees at Greenbuild 2018 seemed to have a wider, more open outlook about our work as an industry than I have perceived at times. We talk about collaboration and even harmonization, but who's going to take that risk and share their inspirations and even some secret sauce? Who really believes that a rising tide can lift all boats to the point where they will share some of t...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 11/27/2018 + Show |
Greenbuild 2017 Wrap Up - Some Top Show Moments and Activities
Greenbuild 2017 was a whirlwind week! I am excited to share some top Greenbuild 2017 activities and moments. Sometimes, I wished I could be in more than one place at once! Conversations on the show floor gave me an opportunity to make new connections, and to see some familiar faces. More than once, I was enjoying speaking with someone, and we realized when we looked at our name tags that we know each oth...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 11/16/2017 + Show |
Urban Green Council Emerging Professionals
Awesome, and welcome Ic! Please feel welcome to post this same also in the NY Green Building Group! … Awesome, and welcome Ic! Please feel welcome to post this same also in the NY Green Building Group! (Group posts have to belong to one group technically, but this post seems worthy of two!
Reply given on: 05/19/2023
#GreenInfluncerATL group members connect at #IBS2022 in Orlando
Hey #GreenInfluencerATL Members - Here's a post we wrote up on "Filtration and Airflow in Whole Hous… Hey #GreenInfluencerATL Members - Here's a post we wrote up on "Filtration and Airflow in Whole House HVAC Systems: Filter Cabinets and MERV Options" that includes these videos plus the one Matt recorded with Chris Howells at IBS. I have appreciated this recent great filtration content! https://www.rateitgreen.com/green-building-community/discussions/products/filtration-and-airflow-in-whole-house-hvac-systems-filter-cabinets-and-merv-options/5906
Reply given on: 06/16/2022
NOT COMPLICATED - JUST GREEN, podcast of common sense for better construction
I really enjoyed this conversation, thanks James and Matt. I think it lived up to its name of n… I really enjoyed this conversation, thanks James and Matt. I think it lived up to its name of not being complicated and was super approachable. I’d recommend giving a listen, but just in case it can help to give some highlights, here’s some of what was discussed: -Why not just build cheaper buildings? Goodness we could go on forever about that. Liability was one point, but also taking short cuts or just not building better leads to higher costs, upset clients and maybe even health impacts down the road. As Matt points out, selfishly, sustainability saves money! -What items are the longer term decisions people should be thinking about? I enjoyed Matt’s point about having a Bentley in the driveway but a Yugo in the mechanical room. We spend a lot on our homes - which is a good reason to get it right. And, cheaper systems can be more to install, and might have more maintenance costs or need to be replaced sooner... -How can we think about possible impacts? A key answer is really that if we do everything right, it all adds up. Matt makes a great point that we don’t often do our math right. If something costs 20% more but will last 5x as long, or we focus on aesthetics and install an exterior surface that the sun and rain will destroy, we’re not making cost effective decisions. We need to talk and teach more about operating and long term costs in the structure of costs. We need ot figure out people’s pain points, whether it’s comfort, health issues, costs, and then we can educate and introduce options that will work for occupants and overall. -What are builder’s pain points? This is a super interesting question. Matt believes if we provide solutions and don’t just point out problems, and if we educate clients, people will make better decisions. -Can the game be stepped up even higher? Well, yes. We’re going to see more energy efficiency, more electrification, and more power creation at the source. Why not become more efficient and save, AND make it clean? -Where can you learn from Matt? Well, on Sawhorse, Inc’s site of course, on Sawhorse’s YT channel, and here on Rate It Green! Matt also talks about the WHY of creating content - it’s helpful in onboarding and educating clients, and also helping others to do the same. Once we know more, and as we learn, he really believes it’s our obligation to share. That’s one of the reasons he’s a founding member of the #GreenInfluencerATL group… -Should people get educated? Heck yes. -What are calls to action, if people want to create a movement? I appreciate Matt’s thought here to “Be the resource for your friends.” I am repeating that one below with more thoughts, but Matt brings up continued education for professionals as well as for consumers. We need a plan for when things break, so we’re ready to install good solutions, and not just what’s cheapest or easiest. These are long-term decisions! Overheard in this podcast: “Go Green, Go Naked!” I’ll let you go find that one in the podcast. :) “Be the resource for your friends.” Once we educate more people, each person can in turn get more people excited about these core concepts. James brings up the idea of what people can do if they want to create a movement. That’s what this group is all here for, to share what we’re learning, and to ask each other and others our questions. !! Thanks again, James and Matt! To see all of James’ podcasts: https://notcomplicatedjustgreen.buzzsprout.com/1987668
Reply given on: 06/08/2022
#GreenInfluncerATL group members connect at #IBS2022 in Orlando
Here's the link to Corbett's presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgcqgYMg79A&t=0s I … Here's the link to Corbett's presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgcqgYMg79A&t=0s I took some notes and will post on it separately, but if all everyone learns are the 3 key considerations about air management, we will be in a better place: Air has to be something we’re all thinking more about, not just those who already know more, because there's just too much work to be done for everyone to live in a healthier, more sustainable space. 1. Don’t bring bad stuff in - as a professional or occupant! 2. Ventilate 3. Keep it dry Among so many other key thoughts, I appreciated Corbett mentioning that it's important to ventilate during construction, so you don't allow mold to grow and then have people move in. That happened to us, and it was very expensive to repair.
Reply given on: 06/08/2022
Can heat pump water heaters extend the life of your EV?
This is great information, thanks. I am for all the bonuses we can get as we work to improve energy… This is great information, thanks. I am for all the bonuses we can get as we work to improve energy efficiency and air quality in our homes and oher buildings!
Reply given on: 10/11/2021
Summer Electricity Demand – “Shave the Peak” to Save Money and Help the Environment!
It would be great if people could report in on what other states are doing as well. Thanks for this… It would be great if people could report in on what other states are doing as well. Thanks for this AbbieKnight - I just signed up, and it was super easy. You fill in your email and specify how often you want updates - and that's it! According to the Green Energy Consumers Alliance blog, the 40% of use you're reporting above is consumed during the 10% of hours that have the highest demand - ouch. I can certainly change some of my patterns to help, whether it's earlier or later.
Reply given on: 07/23/2019
Monocrystalline Solar Cells | What are they?
Thanks for this introduction. I have been wondering what we can do to limit the environmental impac… Thanks for this introduction. I have been wondering what we can do to limit the environmental impacts of solar panels. Of course it's more sustainable to produce energy through solar panels than to burn fossil fuels, but what can we do to reduce the materials, chemicals, water and energy consumed in the production and use of solar panels? What can we do to make sure they are also as durable as possible, and to reduce any end of life impacts?
Reply given on: 12/04/2017
Stewardship Mapping - find out what services are available in your community
What a fascinating concept of mapping stewardship - maybe we can apply this specifically to green bu… What a fascinating concept of mapping stewardship - maybe we can apply this specifically to green building. I feel that in recent years there has been a realization that none of us can "do this" alone. I see more partnerships and more collaborative opportunities. This link can take people directly to this blog post: http://usgbc-la.org/blog/environmentalism-isnt-what-you-think/
Reply given on: 06/06/2017
There's the business case - and the human case. Both make it clear: we can't wait. So much needs … There's the business case - and the human case. Both make it clear: we can't wait. So much needs to happen that it's daunting. But so much also is. I look forward to working with you to promote activity at every level that IS working already, and then also to to encourage, inspire and facilitate people to learn, engage with each other and collaborate, and to act. I struggle with how to get information where it's needed - and for this, I know we also need more people sharing what they know, and what they wish to know. One small example - I keep reading excited little blurbs of communities boting to go 100% renewable, and sometimes there's a count - like city #24 in the US! Great - I can't even find a master list to share with people. So even when there is good information, how do we find it and make it accessible. And your point is an excellent one about needing to think about sustainably more widely. While green building has been my focus, with encouraging products and services in mind, sustainability only works if there is health involved, and social justice as well. A community isn't truly sustainable if only some people benefit, to be sure.
Reply given on: 05/03/2017
I am so in on using data for good! I know data can be manipulated, but if we're sincere, we can do … I am so in on using data for good! I know data can be manipulated, but if we're sincere, we can do so much. I so agree with you: "When light is shined on a complicated, wicked problem, we want to solve it. How do we solve this through green buildings?" "The key is to find solutions that win for everyone, not just for one group." How do we fond these win-wins together, as a community, and at a time when our politics are so "anxious" and somehow we can't agree that the environment generally and climate change are top concerns? And, when we need to solve our challenges in socially just ways?
Reply given on: 05/02/2017
Strategies for Encouraging Continued Green Building Materials Demand and Supply Growth
I recently had a sober conversation with a colleague where we agreed we should be further along in quite a few ways than we are in terms of green building. I imagine many people in our wider circle won’t find that view surprising. I do of course hear positive news, especially at the leading edge of sustainable building and design, and...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 09/21/2024 + Show |
VRF Heat Pump Installation - In Progress!!
Hi everyone - I've mentioned in our newsletters about how we are going to be intalling VRF heat pumps in the future, and.... the future is here! I look forward to sharing more information as we finish the project and also as I collect performance data in the future, but for now I can share some early photos and also...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 04/30/2024 + Show |
Remote Hood Exhaust Fan Retrofit Delivers Significant Noise Reduction
Sometimes, a smaller targeted project can be the best project! I am excited to report that we just completed a retrofit to install a remote hood fan for our kitchen exhaust hood, and it instantly made such a big difference. We reduced the noise of our hood fan significantly, by twenty decibels, and everyone in the family is already more...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin 1 reply Last updated: 03/23/2024 + Show |
Finding Paths Forward: Ideas for When We Disagree in the Green Building Industry
It was energizing to receive quite a few positive responses to Rate It Green’s New Year’s email. Some people were appreciative of our efforts to bring the green building community together, and there was also some awesome general well wishing and support, especially since we mentioned we are about to embark on a complete redesign...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 01/28/2024 + Show |
Online Course: How to Sell the Value of Green Homes and Features Instructor: Marla Esser Cloos, also known as the Green Home Coach *This course is available in two formats, live or on demand "How to Sell the Value of Green Homes and Features" provides a great introduction to the major aspects...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 11/01/2022 + Show |
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 HVAC equipment series and can “sweep the room,” aiming conditioned air towards or away from...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 06/02/2022 + Show |
Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)
It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to snow, or really where anything will affect the proper functioning and longevity/durability of the unit. I hope by sharing, someone else can learn from what I do see as a mistake I plan to fix. I’d rather you make a change...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin 4 replies Last updated: 02/03/2022 + Show |
What Makes Great (Green Building) Content?
I have had some super conversations recently with people who want to write real, meaningful content to represent their green building company, product or service. One thing to note is that we’re always talking about how to partner and collaborate and get the news or word out. We are not ever talking about actual selling....
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 01/23/2021 + Show |
Webinar: Basic Building Science: Moisture Management (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: Basic Building Science: Moisture Management Recorded: May 20, 2020 Speakers: Mike Barcik and Joey Starr Cost: $15 Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr present fundamentals of moisture flow within a house. Topics include an overview of the science behind moisture flow, best practices for managing bulk...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 12/11/2020 + Show |
Congratulations to PCC Community Markets for opening the World's First Living Building Challenge Petal-Certified Grocery store in Ballard, Seattle. PCC Community Markets (PCC) is the largest community-owned food co-op in the US. To chaieve the certification, PCC met the requirements for the Materials, Place and Beauty...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Last updated: 12/03/2020 + Show |
IWBI Social Sustainability Summit, December 13, New York, NY
Join the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) for a one-day summit dedicated to driving the future of social sustainability. Aligned closely with the "S" in ESG, social sustainability is the practice of managing and optimizing an organization's impact on its people, community and broader societal systems. IWBI is...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Event Date: 12/13/2024 + Show |
Free Online Class: Specifying a Lighting Control System, December 13, 1-5 pm PT
Specifying an advanced lighting control system can be a challenge for any designer, new or experienced with lighting controls. This class offers an intensive review of the most common documentation one uses to specify a lighting control system, how to review each document, and how to create enforceable specifications. Agenda: How do...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Event Date: 12/13/2024 + Show |
Interested in transforming your building to a clean, safe, and healthy all-electric structure but hesitant due to the cost? What are the costs to install and operate this equipment? Are there incentives available to aid in this transition? What are the benefits both financial and non-financial? Do you need a new electric panel? This workshop will...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Event Date: 12/12/2024 + Show |
Massachusetts is now “All In” on Passive House – this year’s Symposium will build on what we know, and how to continue to improve and ensure successful outcomes. Sessions will include: Analysis of the performance and operations of local passive house projects. Debate around the opportunities,...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Event Date: 12/10/2024 + Show |
Enhancing energy efficiency through building envelope technologies doesn’t just improve building performance – it can also play a key role in protecting bird populations. Join this webinar to learn how adopting smart lighting considerations and specialized glass patterns in new and existing buildings can minimize bird collisions with...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Event Date: 12/10/2024 + Show |
Do many of your clients often have the same questions about electrification, and you’re not sure how to respond? This session will address common misconceptions surrounding building and transportation electrification. We will explore life cycle costs associated with transitioning to electrified buildings, discuss the evolving electric grid,...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Event Date: 12/10/2024 + Show |
USGBC California's 20th Annual Green Gala, December 11, 6-10 pm, Los Angeles, California
This year, USGBC California's 20th Annual Green Gala dives into a "Under the Sea" theme at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood. Join USGBC California for a night of fun and celebration of the innovators and changemakers shaping California’s sustainable future. Experience an evening filled with...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Event Date: 12/10/2024 + Show |
ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Live Online Training with Southface Institute, December 9-10
Join Southface Institute for a live, instructor-led online training to maintain or expand your ENERGY STAR service offerings and expertise. Over the course of three four-hour sessions, you’ll learn how to identify and quantify building components and systems for ENERGY STAR certification and prepare for the EPA...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Event Date: 12/09/2024 + Show |
LEED GA Exam Prep Course, December 6, Pittsburgh, PA
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) created the LEED Green Associate credential to denote basic knowledge and understanding of green building design and construction. The LEED Green Associate exam is designed to test general knowledge of green building practices and how to support other professionals working on LEED projects. The...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Event Date: 12/06/2024 + Show |
Free Webinar: Reducing Greenhouse Gases through Carbon Conversion, December 6, 11:30am - 1 pm ET
Carbon dioxide represents the major waste product in the manufacturing, energy, and transportation sectors. Transforming carbon dioxide through chemical reactions enables the creation of more valuable compounds, enhancing their commercial and environmental value. This upcycling process not only contributes to industrial applications but also...
By Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin Event Date: 12/06/2024 + Show |
Wisconsin Green Building Group
Welcome to the Wisconsin Green Building Group! We encourage everyone in the WI area who's interested… Welcome to the Wisconsin Green Building Group! We encourage everyone in the WI area who's interested in anything environmental to green building related to join us. Whether you are a college student, homeowner or construction industry professional, this group is intended to be a strong resource for sharing experience, information and contacts/ resources related to sustainability. Feel free to post any questions, comments, news or event info here, to help grow this group as a place of collaborative learning.
Join this group to discuss green building in the United Kingdom. Join this group to discuss green building in the United Kingdom.
Please share your news, plans, and ideas about tiny houses here! Please share your news, plans, and ideas about tiny houses here!
Use this space to post events, developments, and everything else for green building and sustainabili… Use this space to post events, developments, and everything else for green building and sustainability in Texas!
Solar Energy and Green Building
Extracurricular reading materials about clean energy and green building, with a focus on solar energ… Extracurricular reading materials about clean energy and green building, with a focus on solar energy.
There is so much happening in Rhode Island, we needed a group! Please contact us if you want to lea… There is so much happening in Rhode Island, we needed a group! Please contact us if you want to lead this group. For now, it's Allison, posting what I hear of from next door in Massachusetts.
Pennsylvania Sustainability Group
A resource for everyone interested in sustainability, the built environment and environmental stewar… A resource for everyone interested in sustainability, the built environment and environmental stewardship. Whether you are a college student, homeowner or construction industry professional, this group is intended to be a strong resource for sharing experience, information and contacts/ resources related to sustainability. Feel free to post any questions, comments or event info here, to help foster this group as a place of collaborative learning.
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and event… Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from New York. Feel free to post your news, events, questions, and comments below.
New Jersey Greenbuilding Group
New Jersey is an up and coming Green building state. Let us use this place to discuss local green bu… New Jersey is an up and coming Green building state. Let us use this place to discuss local green building issues, developments and events with our colleagues from New Jersey. Feel free to post your news, events, questions, and comments.
New Hampshire is full of green building activity. Share your events, news and opinions here, and inv… New Hampshire is full of green building activity. Share your events, news and opinions here, and invite friends and colleagues to do the same.
A place to discuss local green building issues and events in the great state of Missouri. Feel free … A place to discuss local green building issues and events in the great state of Missouri. Feel free to post your events, news, comments, questions, or concerns. Let's Make Missouri Green Again!
Your one stop hub for Michigan Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and… Your one stop hub for Michigan Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot of green going on in the MI green building community, and we want to make sure everyone knows about it :)
A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. … A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free to post your news, events, questions, and comments.
Here's a community space to share the latest and greatest in all things green building for India! Fe… Here's a community space to share the latest and greatest in all things green building for India! Feel free to show images, events, and developments from all parts of one of the largest green building centers on Earth. Much of the information and events are supplied from the Confederation of Indian Industry Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Center (CIISGGBC), under which sits the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). This council was established in 2000 and has since introduced a green building rating system, and has trained thousands of professionals in green building concepts.
A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Illinois. Feel f… A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Illinois. Feel free to post your news, events, questions, and comments.
HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization
Subjects Discussed -Posting Community Webinar Events - New Product Development - Protecting Ind… Subjects Discussed -Posting Community Webinar Events - New Product Development - Protecting Indoor Air Quality - Eliminating Environmentally Damaging Exhausts
Many talented "content creators" and "thought leaders" in Atlanta have made an amazing impact on the… Many talented "content creators" and "thought leaders" in Atlanta have made an amazing impact on the built environment. Currently, we have builders, designers, architects, raters, engineers, real estate agents, and a mayor, just to name a few; as long as you are passionate about making Atlanta a better place to live through sustainability, you are welcome.
This is a group for events, news and discussions about promoting green building policies at the fede… This is a group for events, news and discussions about promoting green building policies at the federal, state, local - and perhaps global level as well. Because green building, and sustainable jobs and development are just not partisan.
Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
Georgia is home to some of the top sustainable green building talent in the nation. Within this gro… Georgia is home to some of the top sustainable green building talent in the nation. Within this group we will be promoting green builder, performance testing, sustainable products and green building practices.
There is so much green building going on in Florida, we needed a group to cover it all! This group i… There is so much green building going on in Florida, we needed a group to cover it all! This group is a place to discuss local green building issues, news, and events from Florida! Feel free to post your news, events, questions, and comments.
Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more … Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable and accessible for everyone. (Photo is of the E+ Housing built by Urbanica in Boston, by David L. Ryan).
This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to conn… This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with others who likely have a lot of the same thoughts and challenges on their minds.
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery t… We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will purify water and in some instances produce electricity and hydrogen. Storage, battery chemistries, lithium ion, lead oxide, super capacitors, graphene, biomimicry, all are changing the world. 1, What are the roadblocks to bringing technologies to commercialization? 2. How do you pick and choose between promising technologies? 3. Do strategic partnerships help more than venture capital? 4. How do you develop these fairly? I look forward to learning more from everyone.
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's… Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot going on, so let's get the information out there!
Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group
Colorado is the perfect environment to build high performance building that are cost effective and c… Colorado is the perfect environment to build high performance building that are cost effective and comfortable. Going well beyond code has many benefits with Passive House now a viable choice for many new projects. There is also a strong community of health materials builders and designers producing low embedded energy and natural structures.
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, event… This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questions, and comments. Also, this is just a start to get the ball rolling - Let me know if you’d like to manage this group! Also, let me know if you want to see groups for specific parts of California. Feedback is great. Images are great too - send your idea for a group image, and maybe I’ll use it! (This image: California Academy of Sciences)
Buildings and Our Health - News and Information
This group has been created for those who wish to share information and ask questions about building… This group has been created for those who wish to share information and ask questions about building and operating healthier buildings. I am creating this with the current COVID-19 crisis in mind, but the idea is not to sensationalize. Let's help each other out and share what we can. -Allison
This is a group to discuss, share informations about green buildings and events. Bem Vindo ao Grupo… This is a group to discuss, share informations about green buildings and events. Bem Vindo ao Grupo! Welcome to the group!
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