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A first in Virginia: Portsmouth high school students earn ‘green’ landscaping certificate
Over two weeks, Norfolk-based Wetlands Watch taught the horticultural sciences elective about how land and water interact with each other in Hampton Roads, how our decisions impact water quality and the best ways we can maintain local greenery.
The City of Norfolk Government is looking for your input to best utilize the new 10-acre open space at the Southside Aquatics Center and Richard A. Tucker Memorial Library in Campostella. Some options include nature play, community garden, walking trail, and outdoor meeting space. Comment here by December 3: https://www.opentownhall.com/portals/77/Issue_11299
The Elizabeth River Project's Pru and Louis Ryan Resilience Lab has just been recognized as one of the best new and planned building projects in the region.
HRACRE - Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate presented the Excellence Award last Thursday to the facility's designers, Work Program Architects of Norfolk, for the project concept: A nationally significant demo of attainable ways to live and work in the urban flood plain, despite rising seas, while keeping the river in mind.
"So validating," said Sam Bowling, lead architect. "It shows that resilient, sustainable - and most of all attainable - design is very much appreciated and supported by the Hampton Roads commercial real estate community."
We appreciate YOU! We're 97 percent to goal with the campaign for this and other regional projects. Put us over the top with the Next Wave campaign: https://elizabethriver.org/thenextwa
Photos from EVELYN'S WILDLIFE REFUGE's post
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‘Museum of the Moon’ Will Illuminate ODU from Oct. 15 to 17
The Barry Art Museum celebrates Luke Jerram’s large-scale sculpture with exhibitions, lectures and a festival.
Flooding is getting worse each year in the 85th & our region as a whole. As a member of the Joint Subcommittee on Coastal Flooding, I’m committed to finding tangible solutions to tackle sea level rise & mitigate flooding. Loved being back in Richmond today to continue the work!
New York City Mapped All of its Trees and Calculated the Economic Benefits of Every Single One
Public spaces, squares, and parks in New York City are administered by the city’s Department of Parks & Recreation (NYC Parks). In recent years,...
OUR YAFTALKS3 SPONSORSHIPS ARE LIVE!! 🎉
Support the Young Architects Forum and pick up a YafTalks3 sponsorship today!!
Sponsorships are available through the AIA Hampton Roads website under the event date, October 14th!
(Direct link: https://aiahr.org/meetinginfo.php?id=216)
Jackson Andrew’s will be our YafTalks3 speaker, and the event will be held on the evening of October 14th at the Smartmouth Pilot House (their Virginia Beach location)!
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Upcoming Virtual Science Pub Will Explore What a Resilient Hampton Roads Looks Like in 2050
Jessica C. Whitehead, Joan P. Brock Endowed Executive Director of the Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience (ICAR), will discuss how resilience goes beyond just projects protecting against flooding on Sept. 23.
Flooding is getting worse. Can tech help us deal with it? - Marketplace
A climate tech accelerator in Virginia is working with cities to prepare for future floods.
Photos from Governor of Virginia's post
USGBC Virginia Women in Green: Steadfast & Strong
Join us for a conversation with trailblazing women leaders from the Virginia green building community!
We're Hiring! Current opening for a Landscape Designer to join our team planning, designing, and coordinating river restoration Best Management Practices (BMPs), with a special emphasis on planning and permitting “living shorelines.” Learn more: https://elizabethriver.org/jobs
University of Texas at Austin finds sustainable solutions through PEER | U.S. Green Building Council
The PEER rating system helped prepare a campus for extreme weather.
Buffalo’s first, code approved grass parking lot at Five Points Bakery is one year old today.
It can absorb 3” of rainfall keeping water out of our storm sewers.
It reduces heat island effect, provides habitat for insects, helps mitigate global warming by converting carbon dioxide into oxygen, looks nicer for our neighbors, helps to filter the water to keep our oceans cleaner. its cheaper than concrete, stronger than asphalt, and so much more.
We are so happy and thankful to be able to keep pioneering in Buffalo.
More to come!
Jeff Bourne column: Prioritize equitable access to renewable energy
Low- and moderate-income (LMI) customers in Virginia have fewer choices to purchase 100% renewable energy today than they did a year ago. In fact, LMI customers have fewer choices today
Photos from Virginia Beach Public Library's post
Career training available to qualifying Norfolk residents starting June 7
NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Norfolk locals can enroll in different career training opportunities starting Monday. The city says the new Summer Gateway Academy program, sponsored by the CARES T.E.A.…
Photos from Norfolk Mayor Kenneth Cooper Alexander's post
Did you know that commercial and residential buildings are responsible for almost 40% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the U.S.?
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This means that when you design and build a building, YOU can make a big difference in our country's carbon footprint! YOU have the power to help curb climate change!! 💪
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We do not have the option of going without buildings that we need for work and shelter, BUT we can build better, more efficient buildings!
To do so, we need to consider the BIG PICTURE: the building products, the construction process, the energy and water usage of the building, and the lifespan of the building and it's pieces.
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Ecovative can help assist you at every step of the process, from planning to construction to efficiency testing to certifications. Contact us today (link in bio) to see how we can help you and your clients build greener!
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Did you know that commercial and residential buildings are responsible for almost 40% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in the U.S.?
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This means that when you design and build a building, YOU can make a big difference in our country's carbon footprint! YOU have the power to help curb climate change!! 💪
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We do not have the option of going without buildings that we need for work and shelter, BUT we can build better, more efficient buildings!
To do so, we need to consider the BIG PICTURE: the building products, the construction process, the energy and water usage of the building, and the lifespan of the building and it's pieces.
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Ecovative can help assist you at every step of the process, from planning to construction to efficiency testing to certifications. Contact us today (link in bio) to see how we can help you and your clients build greener!
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#EcovativeEnergy #GreenBuilding #GreenBuildingsMakeADifference #CarbonDioxideEmissions
Today we are taking a look at the Airtight Drywall Approach.
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As the old saying goes- "It's all in the details". Many people do not realize how much energy is lost in between layers of construction materials. Drywall joints are small but they can be a real weakness and this needs to be addressed during the building phase.
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Ecovative helps alert architects and builders to issues like this early in the process so that incorporating techniques to seal up the drywall can be factored into the construction budget and schedule. This small step has a HUGE impact on the energy efficiency of the building and can save building owners and tenants a lot of money in the long run.
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Learn more about how we can help you at www.ecovativeenergy.com (link in bio)
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Today we are taking a look at the Airtight Drywall Approach.
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As the old saying goes- "It's all in the details". Many people do not realize how much energy is lost in between layers of construction materials. Drywall joints are small but they can be a real weakness and this needs to be addressed during the building phase.
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Ecovative helps alert architects and builders to issues like this early in the process so that incorporating techniques to seal up the drywall can be factored into the construction budget and schedule. This small step has a HUGE impact on the energy efficiency of the building and can save building owners and tenants a lot of money in the long run.
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Learn more about how we can help you at www.ecovativeenergy.com (link in bio)
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Request for Qualifications - River Star Homes Residential BMP Construction
Request for Qualifications River Star Homes - Residential BMP Construction April 5, 2021 PURPOSE The Elizabeth River Project is issuing this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from Contractors interested in serving as a Contractor to design and/or build r...
Ecovative Energy has reach another Instagram milestone, we now have over 200 followers!!
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Thank you everyone, we appreciate your support and commitment to sustainable green building!! 👏👏
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Ecovative Energy has reach another Instagram milestone, we now have over 200 followers!!
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Thank you everyone, we appreciate your support and commitment to sustainable green building!! 👏👏
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Norfolk Solar, is close to a deal that would nearly double the fund’s total installation value and, for the first time, will start installing solar panels at residences, which was the program’s initial goal before being stymied by government regulations.
Moisture Damage is a SERIOUS problem. It can lead to serious health issues and be costly to fix!
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There are a number of reasons that moisture and condensation can build up inside of your building. Even when running properly, oversight in design coordination can lead to problems.
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Buildings are a collection of systems, trades have to work together to get the systems to function properly as one. Bringing in a 3rd party consultant like Ecovative Energy will help you create an overall plan to prevent coordination and design problems that lead to damages such as moisture build up. We will also inspect systems during construction to make sure that everything is being installed correctly and performing as planned.
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Ecovative can also help you fix existing moisture issues by getting to the source and preventing any future damage.
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The damage caused by moisture problems can be costly to both your wallet and to the occupants' health, spending the money upfront on a building science expert pays for itself over the life of the building!
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Moisture Damage is a SERIOUS problem. It can lead to serious health issues and be costly to fix!
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There are a number of reasons that moisture and condensation can build up inside of your building. Even when running properly, oversight in design coordination can lead to problems.
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Buildings are a collection of systems, trades have to work together to get the systems to function properly as one. Bringing in a 3rd party consultant like Ecovative Energy will help you create an overall plan to prevent coordination and design problems that lead to damages such as moisture build up. We will also inspect systems during construction to make sure that everything is being installed correctly and performing as planned.
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Ecovative can also help you fix existing moisture issues by getting to the source and preventing any future damage.
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The damage caused by moisture problems can be costly to both your wallet and to the occupants' health, spending the money upfront on a building science expert pays for itself over the life of the building!
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#EcovativeEnergy #BuildingScience #GreenBuilding #HealthyBuilding #MoistureDamage #BuildingEnvelope
So you want to 'go green' but you are not sure where you should start?
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Well, the good news is that just by making the decision to be conscious about your eco-footprint you have already started! 🎉
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Your next step is to reach out to the experienced experts like Ecovative Energy. Our consulting services can help you organize your green goals, discover new options, and prioritize and plan out your new construction or renovation plans!
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Consulting and planning are crucial steps to making sure that you reach your green goals and get a measurable ROI (return on your investment dollars). 💲💲
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DM us or check out our website (link in bio)
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#GoGreen #GreenBuilding #EcovativeEnergy
So you want to 'go green' but you are not sure where you should start?
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Well, the good news is that just by making the decision to be conscious about your eco-footprint you have already started! 🎉
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Your next step is to reach out to the experienced experts like Ecovative Energy. Our consulting services can help you organize your green goals, discover new options, and prioritize and plan out your new construction or renovation plans!
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Consulting and planning are crucial steps to making sure that you reach your green goals and get a measurable ROI (return on your investment dollars). 💲💲
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DM us or check out our website (link in bio)
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#GoGreen #GreenBuilding #EcovativeEnergy
Norfolk’s new Resilience Park to be named for longtime supporters of the Elizabeth River Project
A generous $2 million donation from longtime Norfolk residents is going to help the city fight sea level rise and benefit other environmental issues.
Let's talk about "Light Pollution"
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Light pollution is the excessive use of artificial light, this negatively affects the environment by altering natural night conditions. Artificial lighting can have negative health effects on all living creatures, including humans!
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We require some artificial light for our lifestyle and safety, but by reducing it to only the necessary amount, we can save energy, save money, and reduce our light pollution.
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Ecovative works with our clients to help them choose more efficient light fixtures and to place them more effectively. These pictures from The Retreat at Harbor Pointe in Norfolk, VA, demonstrate how picking more energy efficient light fixtures can also be stylish and enhance the design of the space!
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Let's talk about "Light Pollution"
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Light pollution is the excessive use of artificial light, this negatively affects the environment by altering natural night conditions. Artificial lighting can have negative health effects on all living creatures, including humans!
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We require some artificial light for our lifestyle and safety, but by reducing it to only the necessary amount, we can save energy, save money, and reduce our light pollution.
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Ecovative works with our clients to help them choose more efficient light fixtures and to place them more effectively. These pictures from The Retreat at Harbor Pointe in Norfolk, VA, demonstrate how picking more energy efficient light fixtures can also be stylish and enhance the design of the space!
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#GreenBuilding #EcovativeEnergy #GoGreen #BuildGreen #GreenArchitecture #GreenEnergy #LightPollution #EnergySavings
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