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September 27, 2023

Tag: Green Building Consulting

Unveiling the Hidden Threat: Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease

Tuesday, 26 September 2023 by Iain Gors
Welcome to another enlightening blog post from Healthy Building Science about Legionella and Legionnaires’ Disease! We’re your trusted source for understanding the intricate world of indoor environmental quality. In this edition, we’re tackling a topic that might not be on your radar but should definitely be in your knowledge arsenal – Legionella and the potentially
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The Benefits of Building Green in Sonoma & Marin County

Thursday, 27 July 2023 by Iain Gors
Green building refers to designing and constructing structures that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout their life-cycle, from planning to demolition. In Marin County, green building construction promotes the use of eco-friendly materials, efficient water and waste management systems, and the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. It also prioritizes promoting indoor air
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Say Goodbye to High Energy Bills: The Top Insulation Picks for Homes & Buildings in San Francisco Bay Area

Thursday, 20 April 2023 by Iain Gors
 1. Fiberglass 2. Spray Foam       3. Blow in Blanket 4. Rigid Board 5. Mineral Wool 6. Reflective Insulation has various types and uses in a building or home. Some types are more suitable for new construction or unfinished spaces, while others are easier to use for people interested in doing home remodeling
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The Importance of Proper Drainage Systems for Your Home’s Health: Types of Residential Drainage Systems to Consider

Thursday, 02 March 2023 by Iain Gors
A well-designed drainage system is essential to remove excess water from your house and helps in the prevention of water-related damage to a home or building. The main objective of a drainage system is to collect and remove waste matter to maintain healthy conditions in and around a building. Having a depth of knowledge about
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Healthy Building Science taking care of our community

Thursday, 12 March 2020 by Alana
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With growing concern about the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we at HBS (Healthy Building Science) want our clients and community to know we are taking precautionary measures to ensure their safety, health, and well-being as a top priority.  In addition to our standard Health and Safety Program at HBS, our staff has been instructed to
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Design as Therapy – A New Approach

Wednesday, 28 September 2016 by healthybuilding
Design as Therapy In the world of building we have control over what comes into contact with our senses. What we see, hear, smell & feel can all be addressed during the design of a building. For the most part these sensory cues are perceived subconsciously and exist in the background. But there are instances
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Lighting and Circadian Rhythm Affect Health and Productivity

Thursday, 19 May 2016 by healthybuilding
IEQ  – Lighting and Circadian Rhythm Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) is affected by many different factors. How light affects our health is in its nascent stages of being explored. Nevertheless, there exists enough evidence to know that artificial lighting can be a boon to one’s daily activities or can be detrimental to one’s health. Lighting and circadian
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Lessons Learned Working on LEED Projects

Thursday, 15 October 2015 by healthybuilding
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Lessons Learned While Working on LEED Projects   I am lucky to have had the opportunity to work on a wide array of LEED projects in many different LEED rating systems and versions. While most LEED professionals, especially those that work in architectural firms, have seen the design side of the LEED delivery process, I
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LEED Midrise Certification

Wednesday, 28 May 2014 by healthybuilding
LEED Midrise Certification
Last year, I petitioned the USGBC Technical Committee on Homes and received the green signal to pursue LEED certification for a 32 story apartment tower in San Francisco’s Transbay neighborhood. Midrise V 2010 allows certification for residential buildings of 4 to 12+ stories with exceptions made for taller buildings on a case-by-case basis. Residential projects
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Understanding LEED IAQ Testing Requirements

Thursday, 24 April 2014 by healthybuilding
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Understanding LEED IAQ Testing Requirements LEED 2009 and LEEDv4 both have credits that require building flush-outs or building air quality testing prior to occupancy. The credit requires that after construction ends, the GC must install new filtration media and flush-out the building by supplying a total air volume of 14,000 cubic feet of outdoor air per square
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