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Zero Net Energy Buildings and Beyond
The What: The Center for the Built Environment, ASHRAE Golden Gate Chapter, and PG&E are hosting a free Symposium on Zero Net Energy Buildings and Beyond: Balancing Building and Grid Objectives. It will also be available as a live webcast. In a zero-net energy world, operation of both buildings and the electric grid need to be…
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The Built Positive Fall Tour
The What: The movement to build what’s next is gaining momentum. Since its launch last November, Built Positive has spread across the globe with its vision of positive impact for materials and products used in the built environment. Now we need YOUR help to continue to grow this movement! The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute’s first…
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Free ILFI Water Webinars
The What: The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is offering free webinars related to the topic of water. The webinars feature trailblazers in water systems innovation. Topics include case studies on Net Positive Water from around the United States to the operation of a rainwater to potable system. The When: September 28th, Thursday 9:30 –…
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Calling for Nominees for the California ZNE School Awards
With 27 zero net energy (ZNE) schools operating or planned, California is leading the nation in driving K-12 schools and community colleges to ZNE performance. These projects represent high performance buildings that combine energy efficiency and renewable resources to produce at least as much energy as they consume annually. To honor early innovation and leadership…
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Partner in Reconciliation: Building for the Indigenous People of Canada
The University of British Columbia (UBC) was honoured with a Sustainability Award from APPA: Leadership in Educational Facilities, for the second time in six years in August of 2017. It was a no brainer to have AYO Smart Home’s Pilot House share this stunning and innovative campus. The idea for the AYO Smart Home came…
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Bamboo Sports Hall with Zero Carbon Footprint
Located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, the Panyaden International School has a new indoor – outdoor sports hall that reflects the multi-facets of nature. Chiangmai Life Architect was commissioned to create a space that would reflect the school’s philosophy of teaching human values based on the love for nature. As a result, a beautiful yet practical organic…
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Fall 2017 Architecture Sustainability Colloquium
UC Berkeley’s College of Environmental Design presents the Fall 2017 Architecture Sustainability Colloquium, a weekly lecture series opened to students and the public. It will bring presentations by leaders in the Bay Area professional community on a variety of topics related to green buildings, offering perspectives from the fields of architecture, engineering, consulting, urbanism, and…
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Webinar: More with Less: An Overview of the First CLT Hotel in the U.S.
A free webinar, More with Less: An Overview of the First CLT Hotel in the U.S., from the WoodWorks Wood Products Council will take place on August 9th 12:00 – 1:00 PM Central time. The availability of cross laminated timber (CLT) in the U.S. is causing some designers to rethink traditional construction practices—and one progressive development…
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It’s Time to Provide Leadership
Hosted by the USGBC Northern California Chapter and following a hiatus since its last conference, GreenerBuilder 2017 came back strong and was a stimulating success, well attended by over 360 attendees. It took place at the Zero Net Energy Center in San Leandro, California, a 1980s tilt-up building that has been transformed into a breathable…
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GreenerBuilder 2017
The What: GeenerBuilder gathers hundreds of Northern California professionals to learn about key trends in the green building market; to hear what owners and developers are looking for; and to make important connections with fellow industry leaders. The daylong conference delivers what you need to be at the forefront of greening the built environment. Highlights…
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Student Competition: INNOVATION 2030
Climate change is the design challenge of our time. Architects play a critical role in addressing both the causes and effects of climate change. Design is the key to producing a built environment that adapts to projected climate impacts, protects inhabitants during unanticipated stresses, and produces no greenhouse gas emissions. INNOVATION 2030 is a student…
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Competition: #GetYourGreenOn Interior Design
SFC’s #GetYourGreenOn Interior Design Competition deadline is June 23rd. This competition was launched in 2016 by Sustainable Furnishings Council to advocate for sustainable and healthful homes, to connect with SFC members, to show the connection point of the members – the residential home – and most importantly to debunk the myth that to furnish the…