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Carbon Negative & Non-Toxic Hemp Insulation – Free CE Webinar
March 4, 2020 @ 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
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Hempitecture’s Tommy Gibbons explains how and why to incorporate hemp building materials into green building projects. Through an overview of hempcrete and their proprietary Hemp insulation, he will discuss how to create high-performing non-toxic building envelopes that can function as carbon sinks while providing long lasting insulation.
Continuing Education Units (CEUS) 1 hour in
Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI)
Building Performance Institute (BPI) NonWholeHouse
American Institute of Architects – AIA (HSW)
Certified Green Professional (NARI & CGP)
Certified GreenHome Professional (CGHP)
AIBD
State Architect / Builder License may be applicable
Lessons Learned:
1. Learn the technical specs related to hemp insulation and how the health of occupants as well as installers is positively impacted.
2. Learn about the associated material and installation costs of hemp insulation.
3. Learn about how hemp insulation is installed and how it positively impacts the safety and well-being of installers.
4. Learn about the environmental benefits related to hemp insulation.
Session sponsor:
TSTUD
Instructor:
Tommy GibbonsTommy Gibbons – Hempitecture Founder & COO
Tommy comes to Hempitecture with experience in corporate finance and growing early-stage companies. He complements his business experience with a green building background that includes a certification as a LEED Green Associate and training from France’s l’École Nationale du Chanvre.
Before joining Hempitecture, Tommy worked at Piper and Goldman Sachs. He graduated from Princeton University with a degree in public policy.
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