Spotlight courtesy of Everett Au, MPPA, Manager of Climate Solutions, San Diego Foundation Image Credits: San Diego Foundation Climate Initiatives ..read more

SAN DIEGO (October 3, 2023) – The Electric Home Cooktop Program has a new pick up and drop off location in Encinitas starting Oct. 14 - Solana Center for Environmental Innovation! The program is designed to allow anyone who is interested in induction cooking to check out a portable Duxtop 9100mc induction cooktop for 4 weeks, free of charge, to experience the benefits of cooking with induction.  “Helping our communities thrive with a healthier kitchen environment through expansion of our loaner cooktop program, especially with an organization like the Solana Center, helps SDGBC reach ..read more

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The San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated, 9th annual San Diego Green Building Conference & Expo (#SDGBCE23) scheduled for Friday, October 27, 2023, at the picturesque UC San Diego Park & Market downtown. This landmark event brings together diverse green building professionals, advocates, and enthusiasts to inspire, lead, collaborate, and innovate. Fostering Innovation and Connection #SDGBCE23 is the premier platform for experts from building, engineering, architecture, construction management, and affiliates to exchange groundbreaking ..read more

Net zero is a term that has become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly in the building industry. The concept of net zero when talking about energy refers to the balance between the amount of energy a building uses and the amount of energy it generates. In other words, a net zero energy building produces as much energy as it consumes over the course of a year ..read more

Seaweed. Its significance does not simply lie in being a part of marine ecosystems, or a source of flavor and nutrients for humans. Seaweed may not bring about the most pleasing first thoughts. Many of us likely associate the thought of seaweed with the piles that get washed up onto the shore and attract thousands of kelp flies. However, seaweed may be a hidden treasure in terms of helping combat a certain greenhouse gas-carbon dioxide. This may not come as a surprise to some, considering the ocean covers more surface area than land on earth and is also one of the largest carbon sinks ..read more

In August 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law, giving a major funding boost to help decarbonize residential buildings and fight climate change. There is quite a lot packed into this bill and it is a bit confusing, so this blog will attempt to unpack some of the pieces to make it more digestible ..read more

What projects are you currently working on? At IQHQ, our mission is to deliver a completely new and innovative approach to life science developments to meet the meteoric demand for laboratory space that will only continue to expand in the years ahead. With numerous projects underway in San Diego, San Francisco, Boston, and the United Kingdom, we are dedicated to creating vibrant districts that embody a convergence of lifestyle and life science – featuring Class A lab and office space along with amenities, retail, open space, and access to public transportation in desirable urban locations ..read more

Paint and flooring in our homes have a large impact on indoor air quality. They can contain VOCs or volatile organic compounds. These chemicals are mostly harmless, but some can be lethal carcinogens. The immune system is not able to fight off VOCs, so the elderly and children are more sensitive to getting sick. Paint is a well-known suspect, but choosing the right flooring can be difficult.     ..read more

We all dream of living in functional spaces that can accommodate us and be a haven for our lifestyle. Whether we have pets, children or live alone- our homes are our sanctuaries. Yet, many houses and apartments are not designed to be an ideal place, especially for those struggling with mental health. As of 2020 alone, about 1 in 6 youth experience a mental health disorder each year ..read more