10/04/2023
saves money, cuts pollution, and creates jobs. What’s not to like? For , , let’s work together to cut energy waste. Join the thousands of people who have already pledged to save energy and money on Oct. 4. bit.ly/EEDay2023
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10/02/2023
latex paint can be recyclable? City of Houston Solid Waste Management accepts latex paint at Westpark Consumer Recycling Center. For information how to recycle latex paint visit: http://bit.ly/3TSGDaX
09/29/2023
Working from home? Clean indoor air is key! Fight allergens & pollutants with air cleaners or natural ventilation like opening windows. Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX has tips on how to improve indoor air quality at home 👉 bit.ly/3M5vPVb
09/28/2023
Join us this Saturday, September 30th, at University of Houston-Downtown for the 2023 Houston Community Climate Summit! Don’t miss out! For more info, visit: https://bit.ly/3EX5buz
09/27/2023
Conserve water and save money! Get a discounted rain barrel for only $77 (retail price $193) at Houston Public Works Fall Rain Barrel Sale. Don't forget to order a compost bin for $67 too! Don't miss out, order now! RainBarrelProgram.org/Houston
09/22/2023
Tiny homes = big benefits! With a lower carbon footprint & less materialism, downsizing is the way to go! Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX Program Director Steve Stelzer breaks down the environmental advantages of tiny homes. Get ready to make a difference!
09/20/2023
Thinking about building a tiny home? Listen to Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX Program Director Steve Stelzer as he shares downsizing options. Come back on Friday to discover how it can reduce your carbon footprint and more!
09/15/2023
This , don't wait for disaster to strike! Be prepared with Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX resilient home guideline. Make sure your home is ready for anything! https://bit.ly/37UFeyY
09/13/2023
Have a green recycling bin from the City of Houston Solid Waste Management? Here's a friendly reminder of what doesn't go in it! For a complete list of acceptable items, visit https://bit.ly/3Lkli97.
Let us work together to keep Houston clean and green!
Contamination is costly, causing loss of valuable natural resources and revenue, which could put the Recycling Program at risk. bit.ly/3rZJdlg
When in doubt, Throw it out.
09/12/2023
Energy Systems Lab is providing FREE training on the IECC Energy Code changes from the 2018 to the 2021 Energy Codes. Join us at the Houston Permitting Center on September 13, 2023! Reserve your spot TODAY ➡ https://esl.tamu.edu/secocodestraining/
09/11/2023
that for every inch of rain 💧, an average roof collects a whopping 600 gallons of water? Help protect our freshwater resources by capturing some stormwater. Order your today! RainBarrelProgram.org/Houston
09/06/2023
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It's finally here!! Registration for our 2023 Environmental Summit is NOW OPEN! Join us for an exciting event dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and sustainability in the heart of Houston. ♻️❤️
This in-person event will take place at the University of Houston-Downtown's Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability. Network with like-minded people and enjoy presentations from our keynote speakers. So don't forget to register today!!
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09/06/2023
Today is and we've got the perfect reads to help you reduce your carbon footprint at home, remodel with eco-friendly materials, and save energy, time, and money! Check them out here ➡️ www.codegreenhouston.org/transform
09/01/2023
Our office will be closed on this coming Monday, September 4th, in observance of .
08/30/2023
Missed last week's webinar on Green Stormwater Infrastructure? Don't stress we've got you covered! Watch it here! https://youtu.be/fIkbTFQBmIw
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Recording of webinar on August 23, 2023Houston Public Works Transportation and Drainage Operations explain how the City of Houston has dealt with Green Infra...
08/28/2023
As August ends, fall approaches. Don't let those leaves go to waste! Save them for composting and turn them into nutrient-rich soil! Check out Steve's helpful video on how to compost and start your own compost today! https://youtu.be/tw1q6fkZOEk?si=T0EcbuCQas2lzc3d
Steve Stelzer, Program Director of the Green Building Resource Center, demonstrates how to compost.
08/25/2023
Texas homeowners, are you concerned about rising electricity prices? You're not alone! In 2023, getting solar panels can save you money with Texas Solar Incentives. Solar power can produce tons of electricity in sunny Texas, lowering utility bills. For more info, visit: bit.ly/3spoWbg
08/23/2023
a green roofing system provides shade and shelter, and so much more? Add one to your next development project for a sustainable touch! For more info, check out: www.codegreenhouston.org/green-roofs
08/18/2023
Missed our spring rain barrel sale? Don't worry, our Fall sale is here! 🍂 Pre-order your rain barrel now! RainBarrelProgram.org/Houston
08/16/2023
🌟 Save energy and money in Houston! 💡🏙️
Let's follow the Five Principles for Responsible Lighting by Illuminating Engineering Society and DarkSky International to reduce exterior lighting waste. Together, we can create a brighter, greener future!
08/14/2023
Don't miss out on the chance to learn from Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX Program Director Steve Stelzer about recycling to resilience! Join us tomorrow August 15th at 6:30 p.m. in the City of Bellaire, Texas. Bring your questions and let's talk about resilience! Register here: https://bellairetx.gov/1736/ESB-Learning-Academy
08/13/2023
I’m saddened by the horrible situation in Lahaina. I confess I didn’t know much about the town other than a lyric from “The Last Resort” from the 1976 (monumental) album “Hotel California”. It is a haunting song which immediately affected me as a graduate architecture student, and became another layer of my environmental ‘onion’ in my career.
Don Henley ‘nailed’ our culture back then and we haven’t changed our ways. The lyrics are not for the faint of heart. “You can leave it all behind and sail to Lahaina…” and now this ironic catastrophe in the news.
08/11/2023
It's back-to-school month! Don't miss out on the perfect time to save on school supplies 💰 It's tax-free weekend! Get everything your kids need and enjoy the savings. https://bit.ly/455k0Xd
08/09/2023
Summer is here and so is the heat! 🔥 Invest in window film or double-pane windows for ultimate heat-proofing. It's a bit pricier upfront but super energy-efficient in the long run. Stay cool and save money in the long run!
08/04/2023
on your water bill while keeping your yard lush! Download the app Water My Yard, which Houston Public Works is an official partner, to know exactly how often and how much you should be watering your yard. Say goodbye to overwatering and hello to a greener, wallet-friendly lawn!
08/02/2023
🔥🌆 Recap of the Urban Heat Island event! 😎 Thank you for joining us! Don't miss out on our next event - sign up for our newsletter or follow us on Twitter !
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07/31/2023
? Paper towels, tissues, and napkins can't be recycled! ♻️ They're too dirty or thin. City of Houston Solid Waste Management asks us to compost or throw them in the garbage. Let's keep our 🌍 green!
07/28/2023
Thinking about Back to School? School lunches can be plastic-free! ♻️💡 Get started by checking out these waste-free school lunch ideas 👉🏼 https://bit.ly/451lD83
07/27/2023
Join us tonight for the Greater Inwood Neighborhood Resilience Planning Kick-off event hosted by the Houston Planning & Development Department. Steve Stelzer, Program Director at the Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX will share insider tips on making your home more resilient!
Join us for the Greater Inwood Neighborhood Resilience Planning Kick-off meeting. We’re working towards creating resilience plans and projects to enhance risk reduction, infrastructure, economic development, and social empowerment strategies. Share your experiences and challenges faced during climate events, participation is important.
Bring a photo of your favorite thing about the Inwood community, or pin a location on the interactive map and share it online at bit.ly/NRP-inwood-map. For more information: visit bit.ly/NRP-inwood Subscribe to receive updates bit.ly/planning_signup
07/26/2023
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Want to know why that electricity bill isn’t steady? You may have “leaks” in your house, causing that cool air to seep out and make your air conditioner work harder. It could be a tiny crack in your attic or a window that did not close all the way. Let’s go investigate for those leaks and save some energy! #SaveEnergy #GBRCHouston #saveonyourelectricitybill
Tiny homes have a lower carbon footprint, less materialism, and many other advantages. Steve discusses some of the environmental advantages of downsizing. Take note of what he has to say! #tinyhome #part2 #tinyliving #GBRCHouston #tinyhomeseries
Are you thinking about building a tiny home? Steve discusses the various downsizing options. Listen to what he has to say! #tinyhome #part1 #tinyliving #GBRCHouston #tinyhomeseries
In search of a book 📚 to read this month? Steve has the perfect book for you! Listen to what he has to say.. #bookofthemont #ClimateAction #GBRCHouston Book: The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet Author: Michael E. Mann
Have you been to GBRC recently and noticed the new Urban Heat Island City Model display? Well, come by and see it for yourself! KPRC Channel 2 will be doing a special report on this one-of-a-kind display on August 11th at 7PM. You won't want to miss it‼ #urbanheatisland #greeninfrastructure #greensolutions
Looking for a last-minute summer read? Steve has just the book 📚 for you! Listen to what he has to say.. #bookoftheweek #climateaction #summerreads Book: Confronting Climate Gridlock: How Diplomacy, Technology, and Policy Can Unlock a Clean Energy Future Author: Daniel S. Cohan
#FridayFeeling is starting your own compost today! Watch this video to see how easy it can be! #composting #sustainability #foodwaste #compostingtips #GBRCHouston
Do you live in an apartment building 🏘 and want to compost but are unsure where to begin? Don't worry‼ Steve can show you how to compost in your apartment. #composting #apartmentcomposting #foodwaste #urbangarden #sustainability
Do you want to help create a healthier planet 🌎🍃, reduce your carbon footprint and add nutrient-rich soil back into your garden? Then composting is the answer! #composting #foodwaste #urbangarden #sustainability
#DidYouKnow that indoor #airpollution can be worse than outdoor air pollution in even the most industrialized cities? Learn how to combat poor #indoorair quality in your own home. bit.ly/3MEt8ZW
Looking for a new book to read this summer? Steve has the perfect book 📚 for you! Listen to what he has to say.. #bookoftheweek #climateaction Book: Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle: Why Individual Climate Action Matters More than Ever Author: Lloyd Alter
Is your home prepared for #hurricaneseason ⁉ You're not sure 🤔? Use our Resilient Home Guideline to determine how prepared your home is. bit.ly/37UFeyY #DisasterPreparedness #ResilientHomeGuideline
Do you want to read something new this summer? Steve has the book 📚 for you! Listen to what he has to say. #BookoftheWeek Book: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life Author: Barbara Kingsolver
Happy #WorldGreenRoofDay! Did you know plants extend the roof's life by protecting the roof materials from damage caused by heat and sunlight? For more info, visit: bit.ly/3aIocoJ #WGRD2022
Those 👀 for a tax break on energy-efficient ⚡️ items can do so this holiday weekend, May 28-30, by purchasing qualifying ENERGY STAR products tax-free. Learn more: bit.ly/3lGKF7J #SaveEnergySaveMoney #taxfreeweekend #energyefficient
Green Jobs has been a term since 2013, and it may not appear that they are readily available, or that you can apply for one without a PhD. Someone who handles recycling for a living has a green job. Some green jobs do not even require a college degree. #GreenJobs #sustainability ♻️
What exactly are green jobs? Listen to what Steve has to say! #EarthDay #greencareers
The City of Houston Tax Abatement Program (Ordinance No. 2009-858) established a partial tax abatement for LEED-certified commercial buildings. The tax break has been extended three times, most recently in 2018. (Ordinance No. 2018-391). bit.ly/3M5lF5k #taxincentives #GreenBuilding #DidYouKnow
#DidYouKnow increasing permeability on paved surfaces allows the ground to absorb rainwater🌧 and recharge the water table. For more information, to go: https://bit.ly/3Lqkeht
We've refreshed our website! Take a look and let us know what you think https://www.codegreenhouston.org/. What else would you like to see?
Keeping your house too 🥶 cool during the 🍁fall could cause higher blood pressure… https://www.greenbuildermedia.com/blog/the-case-for-a-warmer-house #conserveenergy #greenbuildingsolutions
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🧑🤝🧑Community involvement is at its finest when you're reducing, reusing, and recycling ♻️ by saving 💰, energy, and natural resources. This not only helps your community but the environment. See how you can get involved in your area https://bit.ly/3mAJJU5 #recycleresponsibly #GBRCreFresh
🔋Purchasing rechargeable batteries is one way to reduce the number of batteries 🔋 in the waste stream. Nearly one in five dry-cell batteries purchased in the United States is rechargeable. Interesting right? Keep reading... Over its useful life, each rechargeable battery may substitute for hundreds of single-use batteries. Find out more, GBRC can relate...https://bit.ly/3iEB3K1
15 Astonishing Ways to Recycle Water at Home 🏠 https://bit.ly/2SGScst via Conserve Energy Future #waterrecycling #diyhome
Age of Resilience
Check out this article! A good friend of mine @rives taylor talks about the six design strategies that can protect builders and homeowners from another grid meltdown. https://www.greenbuildermedia.com/may-june-2021-digital-issue-age-of-resilience
21 Priceless Ways to Save Electricity -- which is your favorite? #conserveenergy #saveyourenergy
No more fumbling in the dark! Stick these motion censored LED light straps almost ANYWHERE … Check them out! https://bit.ly/2YUdsua
Home Energy Audit
Spring is less than a month away and this is the perfect time to do a self home energy audit. An audit can help you assess how much energy your home uses and evaluate what measures you can take to improve efficiency and … save money! For more info visit http://www.greenhoustontx.gov/energy2.html
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Check out this retrospective panel on Petal Certification, the Living Future Challenge, and our work on the Monarch School.
Speakers include Amanda Tullos from GreeNexus Consulting, Shelley Portoff from Architend, and Shannon Bryant from Tend Building; hosted by Steve Stelzer of the Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX.
Speakers include Amanda Tullos from GreeNexus Consulting, Shelley Portoff from Architend, and Shannon Bryant from Tend Building; hosted by Steve Stelzer of the Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX.
TOMORROW (4:00PM–5:30PM): David MacLean, Founder and President of , WILL BE A PANELIST.
Join USGBC Texas Chapter, Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX, and IFMA Houston Chapter for a of Gensler's new, transformational office space at 2 Houston Center.
Trusted by Gensler Architects, McMac Cx provided a number of our services that contributed to the certification of this truly iconic project.
During the presentation portion of this event David will provide an overview of:
1. The advanced economic + performed to determine the , & benefits of various design and operational alternatives considered,
2. The deployment of our advanced monitoring service that creates through the Arc performance portal, and
3. The role performance outcome played in ensuring project design, and continue to meet high ongoing expectations.
REGISTER: https://usgbctexas.org/event-4200985
Join USGBC Texas Chapter, Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX, and IFMA Houston Chapter for a of Gensler's new, transformational office space at 2 Houston Center.
Trusted by Gensler Architects, McMac Cx provided a number of our services that contributed to the certification of this truly iconic project.
During the presentation portion of this event David will provide an overview of:
1. The advanced economic + performed to determine the , & benefits of various design and operational alternatives considered,
2. The deployment of our advanced monitoring service that creates through the Arc performance portal, and
3. The role performance outcome played in ensuring project design, and continue to meet high ongoing expectations.
REGISTER: https://usgbctexas.org/event-4200985
David MacLean, Founder and President of McMac Cx, is privileged to be participating as one of the panelists discussing this influential project!
Join USGBC Texas Chapter, Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX, and IFMA Houston Chapter for a of Gensler's new, transformational office space at 2 Houston Center.
Taking place: Wednesday, March 31, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Trusted by Gensler, provided a number of our services that contributed to the certification of this truly iconic project.
During the presentation portion of the event David MacLean will provide an overview of:
1. The advanced economic modeling and analysis performed to determine the social, environmental, and financial benefits of various design and operational alternatives considered,
2. The deployment of McMac Cx’s advanced Indoor Air Quality monitoring service that creates transparency through the Arc performance portal, and
3. The role performance outcome auditing played in ensuring project design, construction and operations continue to meet high ongoing expectations.
REGISTER: https://usgbctexas.org/event-4200985
https://usgbctexas.org/event-4200985
Join USGBC Texas Chapter, Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX, and IFMA Houston Chapter for a of Gensler's new, transformational office space at 2 Houston Center.
Taking place: Wednesday, March 31, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Trusted by Gensler, provided a number of our services that contributed to the certification of this truly iconic project.
During the presentation portion of the event David MacLean will provide an overview of:
1. The advanced economic modeling and analysis performed to determine the social, environmental, and financial benefits of various design and operational alternatives considered,
2. The deployment of McMac Cx’s advanced Indoor Air Quality monitoring service that creates transparency through the Arc performance portal, and
3. The role performance outcome auditing played in ensuring project design, construction and operations continue to meet high ongoing expectations.
REGISTER: https://usgbctexas.org/event-4200985
https://usgbctexas.org/event-4200985
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THE WORLD NEEDS HEROES "BE ONE AND SAVE THE WORLD".
9/11 and the Trojan horse: https://youtu.be/tvS7LLFNeUc
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THE WORLD NEEDS HEROES "BE ONE AND SAVE THE WORLD".
9/11 and the Trojan horse: https://youtu.be/tvS7LLFNeUc
Buy "Beyond the silver line" Special edition:
paper back from ebay http://ebay.us/kITB53?cmpnId=5338273189
e-Book from: https://payhip.com/b/8Ik9
It’s City Hall Selfie Day Y’all!
This year is a little different due to , but we know that City Hall can be anywhere your workspace might be. You might be working in your office, in one of our parks, at home with some adorable “coworkers,” or even next to a backyard pool. We appreciate all of our hardworking City employees, no matter where you find your “office” these days.
Want to show your support for our city employees, show off your pride today by snapping a selfie in front of City Hall and share it with us using & .
Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX City of Houston Office of Emergency Management HTV Houston Television Houston Parks - HPARD Houston Planning & Development Department Houston Public Works Houston Public Library City of Houston Office of Veterans Affairs The Office of Business Opportunity Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Ready Houston
This year is a little different due to , but we know that City Hall can be anywhere your workspace might be. You might be working in your office, in one of our parks, at home with some adorable “coworkers,” or even next to a backyard pool. We appreciate all of our hardworking City employees, no matter where you find your “office” these days.
Want to show your support for our city employees, show off your pride today by snapping a selfie in front of City Hall and share it with us using & .
Green Building Resource Center, Houston, TX City of Houston Office of Emergency Management HTV Houston Television Houston Parks - HPARD Houston Planning & Development Department Houston Public Works Houston Public Library City of Houston Office of Veterans Affairs The Office of Business Opportunity Houston Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Ready Houston
Thank you to Steve for giving our FLL Jr. Team a tour today. The kids gained so much knowledge today and us adults did too!
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