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I previously asked about 2x8 walls and a cathedral ceiling in this post https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/question/whats-the-good-enough-wall-assembly-under-cedar-shinglesContext is: DC area of Maryland (Climate Zone 4). We are using cedar shingles (WRC) for siding,…

Location: Salata Conference Room 3.5, 79 JFK St., Cambridge

Salata Scholars Seminars are dedicated to climate, sustainability, and environmental work done by Harvard students and fellows. Its goal is to embrace the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability research that can’t be confined to a single Harvard school and help like-minded people connect with each other.... Read more about Salata Scholars Seminar Series: Politics of Water Shortages in Chile & AI and the Energy Revolution

 https://pastratton.com Would  it be possible, or rather sensible, to use this bracket to mount an awning ledger over a 2" cork facade ? They say it  "Bolts directly against most types…

Hi All, I'm hoping I can attract Martin and other experts to this thread, really respect and value his and everyone's opinions in this community.  My GC and Architect are really…

I built my own south facing house in the late 70s, using 2x6 24" OC wall construction and tightly sealed R19 foil faced fiberglass batts. The exterior sheathing is mostly…

How to tackle energy efficiency improvements to get the best results—a case study

Hi everyone. I am currently renovating the first story of a two story, two family house built in the early 2000s, climate zone 4a (New York City).  This first story…

Hello,Can anyone tell me what the glass flatness spec is for cardinal glass, specifically tempered? I’m looking at you Oberon. I’m seeing ASTM C 1048. 1/32” per foot plus 1/32”.…

We have some issues and questions I'm hoping GBA can help answer. We built a very small (less than 150 square feet) backyard building during the pandemic and are now…

Location: Adolphus Busch Hall at Cabot Way, 27 Kirkland St. Cambridge

Join the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies (CES) for a discussion on climate change and democracy with Luisa Neubauer, youth climate justice activist and lead organizer of “Fridays for Future Germany.”... Read more about Defending Democracy and Safeguarding Our Planet: A Dual Imperative

Location: Harvard Science and Engineering Complex, LL2.221 (Lecture) + LL2 Atrium (Reception), 150 Western Avenue, Boston

How are these start-ups solving environmental challenges with underwater robots and food-technology? Join us for the next Industry Insights event featuring Michael Bell, co-founder and CTO at Fleet Robotics, and Christophe Chantre, co-founder and CEO at Tender Food.... Read more about Industry Insights: Fleet Robotics & Tender Food

hi ,new to the forum and would appreciate some feedback on water accumulation around the foundation of our walkout basement and possible mitigation for it.The house is in Toronto, On.…

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Location: Thompson Room (Barker Center 110), 12 Quincy St, Cambridge

What kind of a negotiation and home has nature built with plastic, a material that is a travelling and transformative genius? In a neo-materialist and an interobjective presence, plastic and nature have built a deeply entangled relationship – the problematic connection between the nature of plastic with what Ranjan Ghosh calls “plastic nature”.... Read more about The Environment Forum with Ranjan Ghosh: Plastic Nature

Hello,I am located in BC canada. I just bought a 1952 home, bit of a fixer upper.One big area of concern is the vermiculite in the attic and how it…

The kitchen ventilation system in our new build is the bane of my existence. Our engineer specified a 10” duct for the exhaust in order for the system to meet…

Location: Belfer Building - Bell Hall, 5th Floor, 79 JFK St, Cambridge

Join us for an Energy Policy Seminar featuring Robert Bonnie, Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Under Secretary Bonnie will discuss agriculture's role in a clean energy future.... Read more about Energy Policy Seminar: Agriculture’s Role in a Clean Energy Future

Ok two questions. Zip is supposed to be 2" from masonry. What goes in that gap? This feels like a basic question but somehow I haven't seen anything about it.…

What is the best type of rigid foam to use underground, above my perimeter drain pipe?

GBA speaks with standouts from the World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers selectees