Impact Investing – What You Need to Know
This article will explore the phenomenon of impact investing and all its facets from the basic definition all the way to potential future of an impact investing network.
Courses
Disney and Sustainability: Is Mickey Mouse LEEDing the Way?
This document offers a brief glimpse into those goals and the Walt Disney Company’s contributions to global sustainability.
Passivhaus: The Building of the Future
Passivhaus is popular in all parts of Europe and even different countries have different names for what Passivhaus means to them. Join us as Ariel Goode explores this topic through this article course.
Living Future Zero Energy is 10+ for Environmental Sustainability
The following discussion outlines 10 important features of the Living Future Zero Energy certification program and how this program fits within the bigger “green” picture.
Zoos A Hidden Opportunity For Sustainable Architecture & Education
We are going to dive into the world of sustainability in relation to zoos. After all, these facilities are sustaining more than just a few interesting animals.
Caffeine: How Your Morning Coffee And Tea May Be Lacking Sustainability
This article isn’t to scare you off from your cup of joe, but to instead educate you that your caffeine intake may be hurting others and the environment just as much as it’s keeping you addicted.
10 Things to Know About the Living Building Challenge (LBC)
This article reviews 10 important elements of the Living Building Challenge for the purpose of providing an overview of its mission, goals, and performance areas.
10 Things To Know About The Global Real Estate Sustainability (GRESB) Benchmark
In this article are ten important elements of the GRESB benchmarking process and other analytical tools offered.
Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex
Join our audio-visual tour as we explore this sustainability project.
The Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum– A Case Study
Learn more as we explore the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian American Art Museum through this online audio-visual tour.
Climate Change And Health: A Lunchtime Chat With Dr. Joan Schiller
Dr. Joan Schiller is a medical oncologist and adjunct professor at University of Virginia. She is passionate about the impact of climate change on health. She recently published two articles on the subject in The Journal of Clinical Oncology – Oncology Practice and Lung Cancer News, a publication of the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer.
Join us as Dr. Schiller explores the topic and shares her wisdom.
Living Sustainability With Pets: Reducing The Carbon Pawprints Of Our Furry Friends
This course(in article format) is an exploration of sustainability and its intersection with pets. Animal companions enrich peoples’ lives in a variety of unique ways, but it is up to owners to reflect that enrichment in a way that supports the health of this planet.
COVID-19 AND HVAC SYSTEMS : Where Are We?
Let’s look at some HVAC operation strategies that will help mitigate the transmission of respiratory infections such as COVID-19.
A World View Of Plastics- Consumption, Environment and Human health
In summary, there is a brief discussion of alternatives to current plastic manufacturing and disposal systems and what it will take to reduce plastic in food production and the environment.
Back To The Basics: Embracing The Richness Of Traditional Knowledge For A “Greener” Earth
When Western science cannot explain particular environmental issues with hardcore data, there is invaluable information that is never discovered. Indigenous people, on the other hand, rely on ingrained knowledge to assess the natural world. The knowledge is called by many names, but it is commonly referenced as Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK). Can we incorporate Indigenous Knowledge into Environmental Sustainability and Sustainable Infrastructures?
What You Should Know About LEED
Green construction is going to continue to grow, and LEED is going to continue to be a pivotal contributor, creating jobs and impacting our global sustainability efforts along the way.With so much to know and learn about LEED and its latest version, GBRI has done the heavy lifting for you and pulled together the top 10 things you should know.
Trending Forward: Green Strides in Housing and Development
Join us as we provide an overview of how affordable housing ties in to sustainable development, and explores how the Housing New York plan is addressing ambitious affordable housing goals. We will discuss specific sustainability goals, as well as funding mechanisms such as Sustainable Neighborhood Bonds.
The TRUE Zero Waste Rating System: Seeing Waste with TRUE Eyes
This course reviews the origins of TRUE, certification requirements and levels, the rating system process, and the relationship to LEED.
Question for the Times: Is Climate Change a Hoax?
It is a topic that has been studied extensively and politicized. What do the facts say about climate change?
Power Me Up Scotty: Global Nuclear Options as Green Energy
This course reviews the global status of nuclear power generation, the development of advanced nuclear power technologies, and the challenges that create barriers to more rapid nuclear power development.
