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Nelson Laboratory | Early Psychosocial Adversity
The Effects of Home Visiting Programs for First Time Pregnant Youth and Their Infants
This project aims to test a novel, intensive, home visitation program for first time pregnant youth and their infants living in poor urban areas of Sao Paulo, Brazil. This program will focus on improving women's prenatal health as well as parents' competencies in managing their lives and parental care. Ultimately, the goal of this study is to mitigate the harmful effects of toxic stress which affect the developing brain during pregnancy and infancy and thus prevent the occurrence of future mental health issues. Both socio-cultural variables as well as the status of this developing country's health system were taken into consideration when tailoring this program. The effects of the program will be assessed during the first 6 months of life, with standard measures of child development and mother-child interaction. In addition, repeated neurophysiological measures will be collected from infants to investigate how the intervention "gets under the skin", i.e., how it affects biological systems to promote healthy development. For that purpose, the Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience will be a partner in using electroencephalograms (EEG) as an outcome measure, not only to look at the effects of the intervention, but also to give a better understand of these infants' development.
Bucharest Early Intervention Project
- Boston Children's Hospital - Division of Developmental Medicine, Laboratories of Cognitive Neuroscience
- Tulane University
- University of Maryland
- Romanian Collaborators
Full Description
The Bucharest Early Intervention Project (BEIP) was a randomized controlled trial of foster care as an intervention for children abandoned at or around the time of birth and placed in one of six institutions for young children in Bucharest, Romania (Zeanah, et al., 2003).
The BEIP began in 2001 with a comprehensive baseline assessment of 136 children and their caregiving environments. Following this assessment, half the children were randomly assigned to high-quality foster care (designed specifically for this study) and the other half to remain in institutional care. The average age at entry into foster care was 22 months (range=6-31 months). All children were seen for follow-up assessments at 30, 42 and 54 months, and again at 8 years, and the development of children in foster care was compared to the development of children randomized to remain in institutional care and to a group of never institutionalized children (community controls).
We have found in data collected on children through 54 months of age that early institutionalization leads to profound deficits and delays in cognitive (i.e., IQ) and socio-emotional behaviors (i.e., attachment), a greatly elevated incidence of psychiatric disorders and impairment, and differences in brain electrical activity. Our foster care intervention was broadly effective in enhancing children's development, but for specific domains of neural activity (EEG), language, cognition and social-emotional functioning there appear to be sensitive periods regulating their recovery (see Relevant Publications below). That is, the earlier a child was placed in foster care, the better their recovery. Although the sensitive periods for recovery vary by domain, our results suggest that placement before the age of 2 years is key.
Preliminary findings from the assessment at 8 years suggest that children assigned to remain in institutional care continue to demonstrate profound delays in nearly all domains we have examined. Also, in a few domains we are now seeing that children placed in foster care look very similar to never-institutionalized (community) children – that is, they are showing complete "recovery." Finally, in other domains this is not the case – that is, children placed in foster care are situated at the midpoint between children that remained in institutional care and community children. This is true for specific domains of attachment, emotional responsiveness, anxiety disorders, and IQ. This suggests that in these domains their recovery has hit a ceiling. We will continue to examine these data to determine whether our intervention has more lasting effects, to explore additional sensitive periods in recovery and to identify mechanisms associated with such recovery in cognitive, social, and psychological development.
We are currently planning another follow-up assessment with these children as they enter into early adolescence, another critical transition in development.
The BEIP is supported by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the Sinneave Family Foundation and the Binder Family Foundation.
To learn more about the Bucharest Early Intervention Project and see a full list of publications, please visit our website.
Brain Imaging as a Measure of Future Cognitive Outcomes in Children
Brief Description
This is an exciting project introducing a neuroimaging toolkit in urban Bangladesh to study brain structure and function in infants and toddlers. Our Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation sponsored project is a collaboration between Harvard Medical School and Boston Children's Hospital, University of Virginia, University College London, and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b).'s Hospital, University of Virginia, University College London, and the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (icddr,b).
We are using functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), electroencephalograms (EEG), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), eye-tracking, and behavioral measures (Mullen Scales of Early Learning and executive functioning tasks) to study the association between exposure to early adversities (e.g., biological, environmental, psychosocial) and cognitive development in children of Bangladesh.
Although previous research in low-income settings have used coarse behavioral measures to gauge development, using imaging and behavioral assessments provides us with a robust set of tools that are portable, low-cost methods of assessing cognitive development and developing a database on early brain development, which can potentially be deployed globally, particularly in low resource settings where adversities are abundant.
Study Update!
Having set up the neuroimaging lab, our staff in Dhaka have been successfully collecting fNIRS, EEG, MRI, eye-tracking, and behavioral data on 6-month, 24-month, 36-month and 5-year-old cohorts!


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What does "Prevent" mean to you? How about "extremism" and "radicalisation"?
These are all important topics we discuss at College. Putting politics and religion aside, as part of British Values we believe in these key things:
Extremism means the holding of extreme views. These might be political or religious or tied in with a belief system. Extremists are prepared to break the law and harm others to achieve their goals and they don't care about democracy. Extremists believe things are far from the "norm" and they refuse to listen to other people's views. They divide friends, families and communities and encourage violence, anger and hatred. What makes someone an extremist is not the causes they support, it's the values they reject.
Radicalisation means the way in which extremists get other people to join them. Extremists target individuals and try to manipulate them into joining them. They might try to isolate vulnerable people and prey on any feelings of insecurity they may have about their identity, family, friends or community. They might instil an idea of victimisation, focus on an "common enemy", work hard to present that enemy as sub human (with no rights or self esteem so it's harder to relate to the "enemy") and then present any acts of crime, violence and hatred as though the person committing the crime is seen as a hero, doing a service to humanity.
Prevent is one way our Government is safeguarding people and communities from the threat of terrorism. Prevent is actually one of four elements of "CONTEST", the Government's counter-terrorism strategy (Prevent, Pursue, Protect and Prepare). The aim is to stop people becoming terrorists or supporting terrorism.
The Prevent strategy provides practical help to prevent people from being drawn into terrorism - it tackles the ideas surrounding terrorism and extremism and the threat from those who promote those views. The Home Office works with local authorities, schools, colleges, universities, prisons, charities, justice, faith and community organisations to deliver the Prevent strategy. It supports people who are at risk of being drawn into extremist behaviour through the Channel process. There are three main parts to "Channel", identifying people at risk of being drawn into terrorism; assessing the nature and extent of that risk and developing a support plan for the individual concerned.
You won't get into trouble if you talk with a member of College staff about any concerns you may have. If you feel confused by anything to do with Prevent, Extremism, Radicalisation or any other matter it's better to talk with your tutor or a member of staff and share your concerns. If something bothers you, it bothers us. There is no judgement. If you're worried about something or someone please come forward and talk with us. We can help.

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Given the increasing prevalence of large-scale natural disasters, why has progress on a global disaster risk reduction regime (e.g., Hyogo and Sendai frameworks) been so varied and so spotty? Are the politics associated with disasters any different than the politics of any other global issue?
Domestically, what explains differences in countries' abilities to recover from natural disasters? While recent research has focused on factors such as previous experience, economic development and social capital, an analysis of the institutional frameworks in which recovery decision-making occurs has been lacking. There are theoretical reasons to believe that both formal and informal institutions matter and are likely to influence both the politicization and outcomes of disasters.
Jason Enia. "Does Contracting Save Lives? The Relationship Between Contract Intensive Economies and Disaster Fatalities." [in progress]
Clayton Wukich, Brandon Boylan, Michael Siciliano, & Jason Enia. "The Formation of Transnational Knowledge Networks on Social Media: Disaster Response Organizations Across National Boundaries." [under review]
Jason Enia (forthcoming) "Rules Versus Discretion: Comparing Disaster Declaration Institutions in the Philippines and Indonesia." International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction.
Jason Enia (2015) "Global Disaster Politics," Syllabus 4(2).
Jason Enia (2013) "The Spotty Record of the Hyogo Framework for Action: Understanding the Incentives of Natural Disaster Politics and Policy Making" The Social Science Journal 50(2): 213–224.


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This former flash in the pan one hit wonder A list actress is now a B- list actress but still has that name recognition.
Not much acting, but a ton of red carpets for the past couple of decades.
She goes through about a nanny every six weeks because of her temper and because she doesn't always have the money to pay them, so makes them miserable so they quit.
Sharon Stone
Source: http://www.crazydaysandnights.net


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What do you do when someone enters your world?
Maybe the neighborhood kids stop by at your house.
Maybe the co-worker who talks a lot stops by your office.
How do you treat them?
What would you do if that person was Jesus? What if Jesus stopped by your house? Your office?
Here's the challenge: see Jesus in everyone who comes into your life. Give them your time. Give them your attention. Do your best to help them realize how precious they are to the Father, to Jesus, to the Holy Spirit. Don't let them leave your presence without realizing they are loved.
This is what Jesus told us to do. Are we doing it?


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CMHC report Design & Construction Design and Construction of the Northern Sustainable House E/9 Project In Dawson City, describes design and construction of highly energy-efficient houses in the North. Near net zero technology was used in a semi-detached house in the Yukon with the objective of having the house consume 90% less energy than what would be used were the house to be built according to the Model National Energy Code for Houses. (PDF)
CMHC: Energy Performance Assessment Of Dawson Northern Sustainable House
CMHC documents the performance of the E/9 Northern Sustainable Duplex in Dawson City, YK. Billing data was utilized to determine the performance compared with a similar house modelled to the 1997 MNECH, and a further comparison was conducted of the energy consumption compared to a similar R-2000 project. (PDF)
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EQuilibrium: CMHC EQuilibrium Housing Initiative
CMHC EQuilibrium housing is a design and development approach that addresses integrate the following five key principles for sustainable design: Health, Energy, Resources, Environment, and Affordability. (PDF)
Factor 9 Home: A Prairie Demonstration Home By Rob Dumont
Factor 9 Home is new demonstration home in Regina that will use 90% less energy than a conventional 1970 home of same size, use about 50% less water than a conventional home of same size and features other environmental approaches. (PDF)
Fine Homebuilding: Case Studies Of Five Green Homes
Fine Homebuilding article takes a look at the complicated definition of what building green means, U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program, and five case studies for houses in a variety of locations (such as urban, rural, mountain) with highlights of qualities that make each house green. (PDF)
Fine Homebuilding: Extreme Green Home
Fine Homebuilding says the world's first Living Building Challenge–certified home is a study in integrated, sustainable design.
Fine Homebuilding: Online Video Of Two Green Homes In Portland
Fine Homebuilding online videos from the Build It Green Homes Tour held in Portland, Ore., describe two feature-packed green homes. They show how environmentally friendly products, advanced water conservation systems, and highly efficient HVAC systems were incorporated into these homes.
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GBA: New Affordable Green In Historic Neighborhood
Green Building Advisor describes an affordable green neighborhood of practical homes that fit In with others nearby.
Mother Nature Network: 10 Great Green Houses
Mother Nature Network describes 10 homes from across North America that have been constructed and operate in the most environmentally conscious and beautiful ways.
NAHB: Brochure On How Homes Become Green
US National Association of Home Builders online brochure shows various parts of a home and how to make them green. (PDF)
Oregon Live: Estacada Green Home Melds Industrial Materials
Jaynelle and Colin Nash made every effort to be green throughout the building process, and earned the home a LEED gold certification.
Riverdale NetZero Project: Alberta EQuilibrium Demonstration House
Riverdale NetZero Project combines ultra energy efficient design with three solar energy systems to produce more energy than it consumes over the course of a year.
Seattle PI: First LEED Certified Home On Bainbridge Island Washington
Seattle PI describes a gold-rated LEED home built with advanced framing, insulated by non-toxic soy-based insulation, passive solar design, solar hot water, rooftop photovoltaic systems, whole house fresh air exchanger, main floor radiant heat, non-toxic paints and finishes, and a charging station for a plug-in vehicle.
Vernon: East Hill Infill Earns LEED For Homes Platinum
East Hill Infill, a LEED for Homes pilot project in Vernon, has recently achieved a platinum designation. It is the first such building in the Okanagan and only the second home in B.C. to achieve this standing. The building's design includes sustainable principles and features; simplicity and durability in construction and detailing; adaptability to different configurations of use and form; and continuity with the scale and character of the neighborhood.
Education & Training
Building Green: LEED 101 Syllabus For Green Building Coursework
Building Green online LEED 101: A Syllabus Supplement for Green Building Coursework provides professors and students with content on LEED from BuildingGreen, LEEDuser, and other relevant resources.
Built Green Canada: Online Course On Built Green Program Fundamentals
Built Green Canada online course Built Green Program Fundamentals focuses on the fundamental aspects of the program to orient participants on how to work with Built Green; introduce them to the administrative and technical requirements; prepare them to successfully navigate Built Green's quality assurance processes; and offer them resources to help them be successful at building Built Green homes.
Earth Advantage: US Sustainable Homes Professional
Earth Advantage offers the Sustainable Homes Professional, a rigorous six-month certification course that includes monthly classroom instruction, field studies, cross functional team work, an on-site practicum and a final exam. The course imparts a deep level of knowledge regarding sustainable building practices, encourages their implementation, and guides building industry professionals to understand integrated design process dynamics.
NAHB: Certified Green Professional Designation
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Ardencraig: Sustainable Vancouver Infill Heritage Triplex
CMHC report describes Ardencraig, a single-family 1910 residence that incorporates principles of sustainability and green development. (PDF)
Bryn Davidson: Green Buildings Are More Than Brick & Mortar
Bryn Davidson online TEDx video discusses how green buildings can make a difference, but only if we start asking the right questions. If we can start to see the whole story of how our buildings impact the climate then we can start to make strides toward real net-positive change.
Builder Magazine: Green Building Makes Inroads In Builder 100 List
Builder Magazine says green building is becoming increasingly important for production builders as climate change and fuel prices come into play.
Builder Magazine: What Buyers Want & Don't Want In A Green Home
Builder Magazine says many builders make big mistakes when talking about the sustainable features of their homes. Here's how to avoid them.
Design Exchange: The Archetype Sustainable House
The Archetype Sustainable House at The Living City Campus (located just north of Toronto) at Kortright demonstrates viable, sustainable housing. Through education, training, market transformation and partnership programs it will influence how communities are built, planned, constructed and lived-in to minimize ecological footprints and improve people's quality of life.
Dockside Green: Victoria Green Multi Family Development
Dockside Green which is being developed by Vancity and Windmill Developments embraces what they consider to be their responsibility as developers to balance profits with environmental and social dividends.
EEBA: High Performance Home Summit
Energy and Environmental Building Association new High Performance Home Summit will feature presentations from leading builders, building science experts, architects, raters and designers that represent the cutting edge of residential construction. It willl have leading building scientists delivering the most relevant and next-level content available, but the new Summit will also incorporate and share focus with real world success stories from those who are reaching for and getting to that next level. EEBA is unlike any other event - you will hear timely, accurate and relevant information that can transform your practice and provide you with the knowledge to succeed in building homes that deliver superior resource efficiency and performance.
Energy Vanguard: 7 Wishes For A Green 2016
Energy Vanguard gives their wishlist for the built environment and beyond in 2016.
Factor 9 Home: Canadian Prairie Sustainable Home
Factor 9 Home is described by CMHC as an energy and water efficient Regina solar home that aims to produce 90 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions than a typical Regina home. Through an integrated design process, high goals of sustainable practices were established. Measures include an active solar heating system, ENERGY STAR rated equipment, low flow fixtures and rainwater capture, indigenous landscaping plants, airtight and well-insulated exterior, triple glazed, low E windows with fibreglass frames among others. (PDF)
GBA: Interest in Green Building is On the Rise
Green Building Advisor says one-third of US single-family builders say that most of their new homes can be called green.
GBA: Pulte Builds Production Homes To LEED Platinum
Green Building Advisor article describes how US builder Pulte Homes is aiming for LEED certification for the 185 homes in this community, both to set the bar higher and to get the word out that it means business when it comes to sustainable construction.
Green Energy Benny Farm: Montreal Sustainable Development
Green Energy Benny Farm project guides sustainable construction and renovation of 187 units on four properties, and links each with a shared green infrastructure. A non-profit, community-run utility company will oversee ownership, management and continual re-investment in sustainable construction for this common energy, water and waste infrastructure. Designed to expand in phases, project provides a protocol for construction that reduces greenhouse gas emissions, potable water use, production of waste water, and production of solid waste through retrofitting, reuse and waste diversion.
HGTV: Online Tour Of 2019 HGTV Smart Home
HGTV online video gives a tour of their 2019 Smart Home that features green building design, construction, and products.
HIRL: How Satisfied Are Owners Of NGBS Green Certified Homes?
Home Innovation Research Labs conducted a study of 187 individuals who purchased or built an NGBS Green Certified home within the last three years. The survey results provide useful insight into homeowners� overall satisfaction, decision-making, valued home features, and areas where additional communication/education was needed from builders and sales agents.
Housing Zone: Professional Builder 2008 Green Building Survey
Professional Builder magazine 2008 Green Building Survey gives results of builder opinions on green building including difficulty in building green, is green building a fad, education sources, home features, and regional distinctions.
ICBA: Cost Benefit Analysis Of Green Building
Independent Community Bankers of America says some so-called green building practices can give builders a competitive edge on the existing-home market, and offers a cost versus benefit analysis to show how they can balance the costs with consumers' ability to pay. (PDF)
Low Impact Housing: Worldwide Examples Of Low Impact Multifamily Projects
Low Impact Housing, from Abri Design, a Canadian company, provides a database of worldwide low impact multifamily projects, searchable by building type, designer, location, name, and year.
McGraw Hill: Market Report On New And Remodeled Green Homes
McGraw Hill Smartmarket Report, New and Remodeled Green Homes: Transforming the Residential Marketplace (2012) provides market sizing of the green residential construction market and examines the market opportunities in green home building and remodeling. (PDF)
NAHB: Buyers Want To Save Energy But Only At Right Price
US National Association of Home Builders survey shows even though prospective home buyers want the benefits of new, more efficient homes, they are unwilling to pay much more for a green home.
NAHB: Top Green Features Home Buyers Really Want
US National Association of Home Builders survey What Home Buyers Really Want, asked recent and prospective home buyers about the features they would like in a home or community. Nine of the top 10 items are directly related to energy efficiency.
Sarah Susanka: 2011 Not So Big Showhouse
Sarah Susanka's 2011 Not So Big Showhouse at SchoolStreet brings her 'build better, not bigger' design principles to a well-thought out neighborhood urban infill project in the vibrant existing village of Libertyville, Illinois, just north of Chicago. While the home is now privately owned, more than 8,000 people visited the Showhouse from all over the country while it was open last winter.
USGBC: 2012 LEED For Homes Award Recipients
US Green Building Council lists their 2012 LEED for Homes Awards recipients, recognizing projects, developers and home builders who have demonstrated leadership in the residential building marketplace. The categories recognize innovative multi and single family projects, production builders, affordable housing projects and developers, an overall commitment to LEED for Homes, and Project of the Year.
USGBC: 2013 LEED For Homes Award Winners
US Green Building Council describes the recipients of its 2013 LEED for Homes Awards, recognizing projects, developers and homebuilders that have demonstrated outstanding leadership in residential green building.
Industry Sectors
Builders Without Borders: Global Network Of Ecological Builders
Builders Without Borders is an international network of ecological builders who advocate the use of straw, earth and other local, affordable materials in construction, offer newsletters, workshops, projects, images, publications, and links to more resources.
CaGBC: Canada Green Building Council
Canada Green Building Council offers links to research, standards, funding, renewable energy, IAQ, materials, water resources, life cycle assessment, economics, & many other green sites.
CRGBC: Alaska, Washington, Oregon & BC Green Building Coalition
Cascadia Green Building Coalition promotes design, construction and operation of buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work in Alaska, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.
EEBA: Energy & Environmental Building Alliance
EEBA is the US association for those involved in energy efficient new home construction, and gives info on industry events and resources, as well as providing education on building science, energy efficiency, and environmentally responsible buildings.
GBI: US Green Building Initiative For Helping HBAs Develop Green Programs
US Green Building Initiative was originally conceived as a way to bring green building into the mainstream by helping local Home Builder Associations develop green building programs modeled after the US National Association of Home Builders Model Green Home Building Guidelines.
USGBC: US Green Building Council
US Green Building Council represents every sector of the building industry that is working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable, and healthy places to live and work.
Information Sources
CAGBC: Resource Site On LEED4 Canada
Canada Green Building Council site provides resources on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED4) which is a third-party certification program and an internationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
Eco Sense: BC Resource Site On Cob & Green Building
Eco Sense site provided by cob builders Ann & Gord Baird has information and resources on SLIC Cob, engineering/seismic wall system, living roof, rain water harvesting, composting toilets, grey water, natural plaster, earth floors, high fly-ash concrete, fabric forms, initial design considerations, passive solar, electrical systems, heating systems , and more
Green Builder: Residential Industry Magazine On Green Building
Green Builder magazine provides the residential industry with recommendations on products and practices, guidance on green design and news, updates on legal and legislative issues, profiles of green builders, reviews of recent and classic construction practices books, and business and marketing advice on how to sell themselves as green builders.
Green Home Building: Resource Site On Natural Building
Green Home Building focuses on sustainable architecture, natural building, solar energy, ecology, water and forest conservation, recycling, greenhouses, adobe, cob, strawbale, cordwood, papercrete, earthbag and vernacular architecture, with related resources of books, videos and links.
Green Home Guide: Reviews & Tips On Green Products & Procedures
Green Home Guide a US green building resource site for consumers and industry offers articles, product reviews, tips, newsletter, and a US product & service directory.
Green Home Guide: Reviews & Tips On Green Products & Procedures
Green Home Guide a US green building resource site for consumers and industry offers articles, product reviews, tips, newsletter, and a US product & service directory.
HGTV Remodels: Online Videos & Articles On Green Building
HGTV Remodels offers online videos and articles covering the basics of energy efficiency, and green building products and procedures.
HGTV Remodels: Resources On Green Building
HGTV Remodels provides overview on Green Building, from renewable resources and energy efficiency to recycling programs and sustainable design.
Inhabitat: Articles On Green Building Design & Products
Inhabitat offers weblog on green building design & products covering innovations in technology, practices and materials that are pushing architecture and home design towards a smarter and more sustainable future.
NAHB: Purchasable Book On Green Building Strategies: From Plan to Profit
Builder Books sells Green Building Strategies: From Plan to Profit. It explains in plain language what's happening in the rapidly evolving field of building science, discusses current best practices for designing, constructing, testing, and ensuring longevity for new high-performance homes. It takes you step-by-step from design through site development and construction, quality assurance, marketing, and customer service. $34 USD
NAHB: Purchasable Book What Green Means To Home Buyers: Perceptions & Preferences
US National Association of Home Builders book What Green Means to Home Buyers: Perceptions and Preferences summarizes a study of consumer preferences focusing exclusively on green/high-performance features in the home and the community. It examines consumer attitudes of various green features, concepts or terminologies, the resonance of those terms as potential marketing tools, and the likelihood that the home purchase decision may be influenced by any of these features or terms. $150 CDN
Smart Home Owner: US Consumer Magazine On Green Building
Smart Home Owner publication for homeowners offers articles and resources on innovative techniques for creating energy efficient, healthy and eco friendly green homes.
Sustainable Sources: Resource Site On Green & Sustainable Building
Sustainable Sources site has professionals directory, online materials and methods source book, calendar of events & conferences, discussion forums, materials exchange, and links to more resources.
Tree Hugger: Resource Site On Green Design & Architecture
Tree Hugger resource site provides information and resources on green design and architecture, by breaking it down in a series of how-to articles that will help green your life.
Issues & Performance
Alameda County: Multifamily Green Building Guidelines
US Alameda County provides Multifamily Green Building Guidelines that include what measures are appropriate to use in specific developments, at what point to incorporate measures into the project schedule, relative costs and benefits of specific measures, and where to get additional technical information or materials. (PDF)
BC Gov: BC Building Code Requirements For Energy Efficiency
BC Building and Safety Standards Branch provide resources which are designed to help code users understand and comply with BC Building Code new requirements for the minimum energy efficiency of buildings and their equipment and minimum ventilation requirements for houses and some residential apartments.
Build It Green: New Home Construction Green Building Guidelines
Build It Green provides these guidelines which give some good tips on design, products, construction and marketing/sales of green building homes. (PDF)
Built Green: Canadian New Home Green Building Program
Built Green is an industry driven voluntary program that promotes green building practices to reduce the impact that building has on the environment.
Built Green: Program Updates on 2020 Single Family Checklist
Built Green provides a summary of the adjusted and added items to their 2020 Checklists, which provide new opportunities to earn points towards Built Green certification.
CaGBC: LEED Canada for Homes Standard
Canada Green Building Council offers the LEED Canada for Homes rating system that is an initiative designed to promote the transformation of the mainstream homebuilding industry toward more sustainable practices. LEED Canada for Homes is targeting the top 25% of new homes with best practice environmental features. LEED Canada for Homes is a collaborative initiative that actively works with all sectors of the homebuilding industry. (PDF)
CAGBC: Resource Site On LEED4 Canada
Canada Green Building Council site provides resources on Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED4) which is a third-party certification program and an internationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
California Univ: Value Of Green Labels In California Housing Market
University of California research report The Value of Green Labels in the California Housing Market, An Economic Analysis of the Impact of Green Labeling on the Sales Price of a Home summarizes a pricing analysis done on all single-family home sales in California over the time period 2007 to 2012. It shows that homes labeled with Energy Star, LEED or Greenpoint Rated, transact for a premium of nine percent relative to otherwise comparable, non-labeled homes.
Canadian Contractor: Canada's Energy Efficiency Certification Programs, Built Green
Canadian Contractor review of certifiable energy-efficiency and sustainable building programs in Canada, concludes with a look at BuiltGreen, a builder-driven program that goes beyond mere energy-efficiency.
CMHC: Life-Cycle Environmental Study Of Six CMHC EQuilibrium Net Zero Homes
CMHC research project A Life-Cycle Environmental Assessment Benchmark Study of Six EQuilibrium Housing Initiative Projects assessed the extent to which targeting net zero annual energy consumption in houses can increase the material, technology, and related embodied energy intensity and environmental impacts relative to more conventional housing designs over a 20 year life cycle period. (PDF)
CMHC: The Five Essentials of Healthy Housing
CMHC provides an overview on the five essentials of healthy housing, including occupant health, energy efficiency, resource efficiency, environmental responsibility and affordability.
EQuilibrium: CMHC EQuilibrium Housing Initiative
CMHC EQuilibrium housing is a design and development approach that addresses integrate the following five key principles for sustainable design: Health, Energy, Resources, Environment, and Affordability. (PDF)
Fine Homebuilding: Case Studies On Costs & What It Takes To Meet LEED For Homes
Fine Homebuilding article provides three US home case studies that outline what it takes to achieve LEED for Home silver, gold, and platinum ratings.
GBA: Affordable LEED Platinum Habitat For Humanity House
Green Building Advisor online video shows a super-affordable superinsulated house. Building Science Corporation, the architecture and engineering firm that designed this Habitat for Humanity house, thinks that the people who need the highest-performance homes are the ones who can only bear the lowest operating costs: energy, water, and maintenance bills. It does not help to get first-time affordable-home buyers into houses they cannot afford to keep. The utility bills for this house are expected to be about $50 per month for the year or $400 total. How do they do it? Tight envelope and superinsulation.
GBA: How To Cheat At LEED For Homes
Green Building Advisor says the road to green certification is paved with low-hanging fruit, and offers a cheat sheet with 22 shortcuts that will get you to LEED certification without a lot of trouble.
GBA: LEED-H Clarifications Raise More Questions Than They Answer
Green Building Advisor says for its LEED for Homes program, the USGBC needs to step back and look at the big picture instead of arranging deck chairs on the Titanic.
Harmony House: Profile Of Burnaby EQuilibrium Net Zero Energy Home
The Harmony House in Burnaby, built by Habitat Design & Consulting and Insightful Healthy Home, is part of the CMHC EQuilibrium Sustainable Housing Demonstration Initiative. It features a healthy indoor environment, energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, low environmental impact, significant resource conservation and affordability considerations. The house is predicted to produce more energy from on-site renewable energy systems than it consumes in a year. (PDF)
Harmony House: Vancouver EQuilibrium Net Zero Energy Home
Harmony House Equilibrium project is a net zero energy (zero carbon) house using on-site solar energy systems to provide all energy requirements.
LEED Canada For Homes: Canadian Rating System For Green Homes
LEED Canada for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes.
NAHB: 2020 ICC 700 National Green Building Standard
NAHB says the National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is the first residential green building standard to undergo the full consensus process and receive approval from the American National Standards Institute. First developed in 2008, the standard is regularly revised in accordance with the ANSI process. The ICC 700-2020 NGBS is now available for use, and copies of the ICC/ASHRAE 700-2015 NGBS are still available as well.
NAHB: Purchasable National Green Building Standard Commentary
US National Association of Home Builders sells the National Green Building Standard Commentary, the companion publication to the ANSI-approved National Green Building Standard. It provides valuable insights into the intention and implementation of the practices and provisions found in the standard. $32 USD
NAHB: US National Green Building Standard 2015 Edition
Builder Books offers a free eBook of the US National Green Building Standard 2015 Edition. A collaborative effort between the ICC and NAHB, NGBS outlines the green practices that can be incorporated into new homes, including multifamily buildings, as well as home remodeling and additions, hotels and dormitories, and residential land developments. The green practices address site and lot design, preparation and development; resource, energy, and water efficiency; indoor environmental quality; and operation, maintenance, and building owner education. (PDF)
New York Times: How Green Can a Huge House Be
New York Times article describes how a 7,000 sq. ft. house is being built to LEED For Homes standards, and whether or not it should be considered green.
TreeHugger: Green Building Isn't Enough; We Need Green Zoning
TreeHugger says the great hypocrisy is that the single biggest factor in the carbon footprint of our cities isn't the amount of insulation in our walls, it's the zoning.
US Air Force: Life Cycle Assessment Of LEED vs Conventional New Homes
US Air Force constructed 1,028 LEED for Homes Silver and/or ENERGY STAR certified energy efficient homes. They compared these energy efficient homes to conventionally built homes using a hybrid LCA and energy simulation. These energy efficient homes have a 16% less environmental impact, consume 15% less energy, and save 2% in total life cycle cost while incurring a 1% cost increase in project construction compared to conventional homes. The simple payback period of the project to payback this initial 1% construction cost increase is 10 years. (PDF)
US HUD: Evaluation Of Affordable Housing Using US National Green Building Standard
US Department of Housing & Urban Development report An Evaluation of Affordable Housing Using the National Green Building Standard provides a retrospective evaluation of affordable housing designs that were built in compliance with various green building programs. In addition, the report identifies how green remodeling can enhance older houses. (Large PDF)
USGBC: LEED for Homes v2008 Energy Requirements
US Green Building Council says beginning on October 1, 2014, newly registering LEED Homes projects are required to meet new energy requirements. LEED for Homes v2008 addresses changes made to energy codes over the last three years in the residential construction market sector.
USGBC: LEED Green Building Rating Systems
US Green Building Council provides a green building rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes.
USGBC: Purchasable LEED For Homes Reference Guide
US Green Building Council offers The LEED for Homes Reference Guide which is the most comprehensive guide for the design, construction and renovation of residential projects. The guide is intended for use by homebuilders and provides detailed information on the process for achieving LEED certification, with complete credit and prerequisite information. It also provides access to resources, documentation guidance, standards and implementation information. $120 USD
AIA: Online Videos On Designing A Sustainable House
American Institute of Architects online videos show how an experienced AIA architect helps her client define what she wants in a new house, and incorporate Kyoto Protocol standards into a modern Minnesota home.
Architect Magazine: Six Trends That Will Shape Green Homes In 2011
Architect Magazine says conservation of energy, water, resources, and homeowners' money will drive green home building in 2011. Energy-efficient and low-water-use products, smaller homes, affordable design ideas, and denser neighborhoods will score big with homeowners and buyers.
Builder Magazine: Four Reasons Buyers Choose Energy-Efficient Homes
Builder Magazine describes how to market the benefits of a green home without talking about green features.
Builder Magazine: Marketing Energy-Efficient Homes
Seeing Green offers some articles with tips on the most effective ways to communicate the benefit of green features.
CIOB: Making Money From Sustainable Homes
UK Chartered Institute of Building developer guide to making money from sustainable homes covers seven areas of business that benefit from adopting sustainable design and construction processes, showing that sustainability has the potential to save money and increase profit margins. (PDF)
Civic Info BC: Salt Spring Island Sustainability Checklist
Salt Spring Island Sustainability Checklist for new single family dwellings and renovations is a guide that allows property owners to design in a manner that will save long term costs and lessen damage on the environment. Information about financial incentives and other construction resources is also included. (PDF)
CMHC: Advancing Sustainable & Affordable Housing in Canada
CMHC online video Advancing Sustainable and Affordable Housing in Canada offers CMHC's current knowledge on tactics, technologies, and practices that can improve the performance of housing.
CMHC: Comparing Canadian New Urbanist & Conventional Suburban Neighbourhoods
CMHC study of four Canadian New Urban Developments says there is considerable evidence they achieved their specific objectives more successfully than their Conventional Suburban Neighbourhoods counterparts. These objectives include travel decisions, mixed uses, mixed housing, better streetscapes, and public amenities. (PDF)
CSRwire: KB Home Program Educates Buyers On Eco-Friendly Products
CSRwire article explains how KB Home has introduced myEarth, a program educating homebuyers on the eco-friendly products available at the KB Home Studio. The KB Home Studio offers thousands of design choices for homebuyers to turn their dream home into a reality.
Ecohome: Green Home Building Guide
Ecohome provides a step-by-step guide to sustainable and healthy housing whether you are building, renovating or maintaining a home. All the green home building advice and guidance you will need for renovations and new home construction can be found in the following categories; planning & design, foundations & basements, walls & roofs, mechanical systems, interiors and exteriors.
Energy Vanguard: Top 10 Mistakes I Made In Building A Green Home
Allison Bailes describe the top 10 mistakes he made 10 years ago when building his green home.
Fine Homebuilding: Is Green Building Too Expensive?
Fine Homebuilding article about green homes discusses how green is becoming a bad word, there is no such thing as a green house, expensive does not mean unaffordable, and value as the other half of the equation.
FP Innovations: Pathways To High-Performance Housing In BC
FPInnovations online Pathways to high-performance housing in British Columbia focuses on design and construction strategies and detailed measures to improve home energy efficiency in BC. The primary purpose of this publication is to provide guidelines for designers and builders who are interested in the design and construction of single-family and small multi-family buildings that are substantially more energy efficient and lower in environmental impact than traditionally built homes. (PDF)
GBA: Convincing Clients To Upgrade To Pretty Good House
Green Building Advisor describes the most compelling arguments for investing in a Pretty Good House that exceeds minimum code requirements.
GBA: Green Building for Beginners
Green Building Advisor offers some guidance if you are embarking on a construction project, but still uncertain about how to make your home green.
GBA: How To Select Green Builder Or Remodeler
Green Building Advisor describes considerations for selecting the appropriate builder or remodeler for your green project. (PDF)
GBA: Marketing High Performance Homes
Green Building Advisor article offers tips to help you market and sell more high performance homes that save energy, conserve water, are more durable, cost less to maintain, are healthier for the occupants and are less stressful on the environment.
GBA: More Top Things To Consider In Building Green Homes
Green Building Advisor podcast describes the other 8 of 15 things that you don't want to blow on your next green building project.
GBA: Planning A Green Building Lot
Green Building Advisor describes how, in terms of green success, some of the most important planning goes into the surrounding site. In the short term, limiting construction damage to the landscape is high on the list. In the long term, however, success depends on how well the house is integrated into its surroundings. Even a thoughtful building design won't reach its potential if the site is an afterthought.
GBA: The Pretty Good House
Green Building Advisor says finding the right balance between construction cost and energy performance is crucial. Many programs with different metrics can help you to determine how green your home is, but what elements of green building are important when you are designing and building a home?
GBA: Top Things To Consider In Building Green Homes
Green Building Advisor podcast describes the first 7 of 15 things that you don't want to blow on your next green building project.
GBA: Using Sun For Passive Heating & Daylighting
Green Building Advisor describes how to design around the sun to lower heating and lighting needs. How a house is oriented to the sun has a dramatic impact on heating and cooling costs, the largest energy load in most homes.
GBA: When High-Performance Homes Don't Sell
Green Building Advisor says despite the advantages, cutting edge housing doesn't always excite potential buyers.
GBM: Selling & Marketing Green Homes
Green Builder Media offers advice from the industry�s best on selling and marketing green homes. CR Herro, VP Environmental Affairs for Meritage Homes gives compelling advice and unique insights into how to turn green building, considered a chore by some builders, into a brilliant business opportunity.
Green By Design: Online Consumer Booklet On 7 Steps To Green Building
Green By Design consumer booklet on green building covers assessing your needs, forming a team, designing for your conditions, choosing green materials, choosing the right mechanical systems, getting maximum benefit from your site & landscape, and testing & maintaining. (PDF)
Healthy Indoors: Tradeoffs of Building Green
Healthy Indoors online video walks through all the geeky decisions a homeowner made when building a green new house, looking at real energy numbers, not hype. What choices matter most? Not the ones you think.
HIRL: Align Your Green Home Marketing With Your Buyers' Values, Not Your Own
Home Innovation Research Labs says one of the most significant obstacles to green home building is the prevailing builder myth that ALL consumers ONLY care about energy efficiency because an energy-efficient home will cost less to operate.
HIRL: Provide A Green Homeowner Manual
US Home Innovation Research Labs says you should not leave homeowners guessing on the care of their complex green home systems. Educate them by providing a Green Homeowner Manual.
JLC: Five Ways To Refine Your Strategy To Profit From Green Building
Journal of Light Construction artcle describes five ways to turn steeply rising energy costs into an opportunity for building green rather than a premature exit strategy.
NAHB: Purchasable Book On How To Build Green & Save
Build Green and Save: Protecting the Earth and Your Bottom Line, by builder Matt Belcher, is a comprehensive, easy-to-read reference that provides builders with the information they need to build green - and save money at the same time. In the publication, Belcher shows builders how to: identify and select green building materials, implement green construction techniques, explain the benefits of green housing to consumers, offer affordable green building solutions to consumers, use resources wisely and reduce water and energy consumption, and market environmentally sound practices. $15 USD
NAR: Green MLS Implementation Guide
US National Association of Realtors new Green MLS Implementation Guide is designed to serve as a blueprint for MLS staff and software vendors to implement green MLS fields that are compliant with industry standards. (PDF)
NELSONBRAIN: Purchasable Book On Principles & Practices Of Green Building In Residential Construction
NELSONBRAIN sells Green Building: Principles & Practices in Residential Construction. It provides a current, comprehensive guide to the construction of green homes. It covers core concepts, innovative applications of cutting-edge technology and the latest industry trends. $138 USD
NIBS: Purchasable Book On Guidelines For High-Performance Homes
US National Institute of Building Sciences sells Beyond Green: Guidelines for High-Performance Homes, Meeting the Demand for Low-Energy, Resource-Efficient Homes for $38 USD. It covers: Green Principles; Codes and Standards; Community and Site Planning; Renewable Energy; The Building Enclosure; Energy-Efficient Equipment and Systems; Efficient Water Use; Indoor Environmental Quality; Materials; Hazard Resistance; Operation and Maintenance; and Special Considerations for Retrofits. It contains a dozen case studies and more than 40 figures.
Professional Builder: Green Helps Sell Homes
Professional Builder readers surveyed say despite facing significant barriers to widespread adoption of green, the majority of builders recognize the marketing power of sustainable, high-performance homes.
Professional Builder: How To Sell Green Certified Homes
Professional Builder says there is no single way to sell green successfully. Experts from the NAHB Research Center share best practices from some of the nation's leading green-home builders.
Professional Builder: Making Room In Your Budget For Green
Professional Builder magazine describes how home builders can offset cost premiums for going green by following best practices from the NAHB Research Center.
SBC: Archetype Condominium For Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Buildings Canada report Archetype Condominium identifies ways that a condominium building might exceed the energy requirements in the Ontario Building Code (i.e. reduce energy use) by 25% or more. (PDF)
Taunton: Free eBook Green From The Ground Up
Taunton publishing provides Green from the Ground Up, a book that presents forward-thinking theories and proven methods of new and remodeled green construction. It has down-to-earth explanations of green building basics, site planning, materials selection, energy efficiency, and indoor air quality. (PDF)
Taunton: Purchasable DVD On Building Better Homes
Taunton publishing sells the DVD Building Better Homes that shows you how to apply the latest in green building science ideas to residential construction. Using a whole house systems approach, learn how to design and build high-performance houses that are healthier and more comfortable, more durable and energy efficient, and more affordable to own. $125 USD
US DOE: Advanced Construction Documentation For High Performance Homes
US Department of Energy online Strategy Guideline: Advanced Construction Documentation Recommendations for High Performance Homes identifies differences between the requirements for construction documents for high performance housing and the documents that are typically produced for conventional housing. There are four changes recommended to achieve improvements in energy efficiency, durability, and health in Building America program houses: create coordination drawings, improve specifications, improve detail drawings, and review drawings and prepare a Quality Control Plan. (PDF)
WBDG: 8 Green Principles For Residential Design
Whole Building Design Guide describes eight design objectives which are all, to some greater or lesser degree, important to any green residential project.
Wiley: Purchasable Book On Green Home Improvement
Wiley sells Green Home Improvement, a book covering 65 projects that help homeowners make a difference in their living expenses, health, comfort, and the environment. It describes what each project involves, how much it costs, and what the benefits are. $42 USD
Product Supply
CMHC: Mortgage Loan Insurance Refund For Energy Efficient Houses
CMHC is offering a premium refund of up to 25% on the CMHC mortgage loan insurance premium when you buy or build an energy-efficient home, or you buy an existing home and make energy-saving renovations.
GBA: Does Green Building Have To Cost More?
Green Building Advisor discusses some simple strategies for building green that cost no more than conventional building, and may even reduce costs.
GBA: Home Buyers Will Pay Extra For Energy Efficiency
Green Building Advisor says according to a national survey of 116 single-family home builders, developers, and remodelers performed by McGraw Hill in 2013, 73% of those surveyed said that home buyers will pay more for a green home. This is up from 61% in 2011.
Green Homes For Sale: Listings Of Green Homes For Sale
Green Homes For Sale provides paid online listings of green homes for sale in North America, with pictures and descriptions of each.
IMT: New Report Finds Green Homes Sell For Premium
Institute for Market Transformation study shows homebuyers are not only increasingly interested in high-performance homes, or homes incorporating green features, but they are also willing to pay more for them.
IMT: Unveiling High-Performance Home Premiums In Washington
Institute for Market Transformation report What is Green Worth? Unveiling High-Performance Home Premiums in Washington, D.C. shows homebuyers are not only increasingly interested in high-performance homes, or homes incorporating green features, but they are also willing to pay more for them. (PDF)
NAHB: Costs To Incorporate Green Features
NAHB says a survey from McGraw Hill Construction highlights the higher cost of incorporating certain energy-efficient or other green features. The incremental cost for builders to construct green homes was 8% in 2013.
Seattle Post Intelligencer: Certified Green Homes Sell For More
Seattle Post Inteligencer article says Seattle-area homes certified by third parties as environmentally friendly sell for nearly 10 percent more than non-certified homes, according to a new report.
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For many families who have children on the autism spectrum, something as routine as going to see a theatrical performance becomes a daunting task.
School of Communication theatre majors Anna Marr (C13) and Melanie Gertzman (C13) decided to do something about it. They formed Theatre Stands with Autism and a show called Diving In, produced by the Northwestern student performance group Purple Crayon Players in conjunction with Autism Speaks U. They will be putting on special performances for children with autism this weekend.
"Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder don't always get the opportunity to enjoy traditional theatre, simply because it might be difficult for a child to sit quietly in the dark for two hours and behave properly under the constraints," Gertzman said. "I strongly believe that every child should have the right to be exposed to theatre and the arts, and it doesn't seem right that some children with ASD might never have that opportunity. This project strives to allow every child the chance to experience and enjoy theatre, and I think that is invaluable."
Marr said that their productions cater toward the audience's special needs, not requiring children to behave in a certain way.
"We're telling parents that we will meet their child on whatever level they feel like being that day," Marr said. "If they want to run around the theatre, we'll run around with them; if they don't want to clap and be quiet when the curtain goes up, they don't have to. Theatre Stands with Autismis an opportunity for these children to engage with theatre in a way that not only accepts them for who they are, but, more importantly, embraces them."
The special performance, a highly interactive and multi-sensory experience devised entirely by students, will use a sensation and movement-based performance, rather than a traditional narrative. Marr and Gertzman, who came up with the idea of producing the special show their sophomore year, worked closely with Eric Yarnik (WCAS13), the president of Autism Speaks U at Northwestern, to brainstorm about performance ideas.
Marr said that during the performance, student Adventure Guides will act as one-on-one "ambassadors" for each child in the audience. They'll meet the children at whatever level they wish to engage the performance.
Gertzman, a double theatre and psychology major, said she has spent the last few years researching the psychological impact theatre can have on a child's life with ASD. While there are very few good studies about theatre's impact on ASD, Gertzman said she believes it has the potential to be a positive influence.
"Each child with ASD is different, due to the spectrum like nature of the disorder, so constantly searching for more treatment opportunities is a necessary endeavor," she said. "Finding programs and activities for children with ASD that can provide therapeutic qualities are also crucial to families with children with ASD. Theatre programs are an excellent supplement to shaping a young person's life and how they engage with their world. Not only do the arts allow the ability for creative expression, but they can also teach important social skills, work ethic, and emotional intelligence."
Marr and Gertzman raised money for their unique production on Indiegogo, hitting a thousand dollars in donations in just the first day. Seven a cappella groups on campus recently performed a fundraising concert for Theatre Stands with Autism; the group also won a grant from the School of Communication's Dean's Advisory Council.
"I hope that this piece will engage each child in its own unique way," Gertzman said. "Little things that might seem insignificant to most can be a huge developmental milestone and major accomplishment for a child with ASD. All I wish is for a child to be fully immersed in our world that we create for them, and I hope it gives them joy and a time to truly be themselves."
Special shows for children on the autism spectrum and their families only run Friday, May 10, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 11, at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., and 2 p.m. Others can also attend shows on Friday at 9 p.m. Shows last approximately 30 to 40 minutes. To reserve a seat or for more information about the performance, email email@example.com.
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Beside a bat and a ball, fastpitch softball gloves are another essential piece of equipment. Softball players need to catch and hold on to the ball properly, so owning a good softball mitt is a must for a catcher. But just like with any other piece of sporting gear, there are many different brands, styles and materials, which can make the choice overwhelming. With a little research you can find the best fastpitch softball glove that fits your hand and your position.
Table of Contents
- Top 5 Softball Gloves Comparison Table
- Fastpitch Softball Glove Elements
- Fastpitch Softball Glove Sizing Gide
- Leather for the Fastpitch Softball Gloves
- How to Care for Your Softball Glove
- Fastpitch Softball Gloves Reviews
1. Nokona X2 Buckaroo X2-V1250
Nokona is an all-American company that makes all-American gloves, and the Nokona X2 Buckaroo is one of the best hand-made glove you can get. Most players refer to them as the "Cadillac of gloves", because of their high quality, durability and the fact they're 100% USA made softball gloves. The two-piece hybrid leather design utilizes the softer kangaroo leather with the harder, tougher steerhide leather, providing a very tight fit and game-ready feel right out of the box. This is a serious glove made for serious players that want to step their game up. This fantastic glove can be used in any position on the field.
- 12.5 Inch size and fully closed web
- Velcro strap
- Game-Ready Feel, very easy to break-in
- Hybrid Leather Design utilizing both kangaroo and steer leather
- Very durable
- Padding system for added protection
2. Rawlings Sporting Goods Liberty Advanced Softball First Base Mitt
Rawlings' Libery Advanced series has perfectly-balanced gloves especially tailored for female athlete's hands. The single post, double bar web is durable, easy to see through and cups the ball nicely. This glove is made out of full-grain oil treated leather, and comes 80% broken-in out of the box; it's fairly easy to break-in and will last you a long time with proper care and maintenance. To protect the palm and the index finger and reduce the sting felt, this mitt has Poron XRD pads. This is the best option for players on a budget.
- 13 Inch pattern, Single Post, Double Bar web
- Adjustable, no-slip pull strap
- Full-grain oil treated leather
- 80% broken-in from the factory
- Poron XRD protection
3. Wilson A2000 Superskin WTA20RF19FP12SS
Wilson's newest A2000 Superskin Fastpitch Softball glove is made for serious female athletes, and it utilizes the same pro-stock + SuperSkin technology. This newer generation glove comes with all sorts of features, such as the Honeycomb padding that reduces felt sting and the Wilson's Custom Fit System. The Comfort Velcro Wrist closure makes a comeback, and will make sure this glove won't slip off your hand. If properly maintained, this is one of the most rugged and durable gloves on the market.Professional infielders and pitchers swear by their Wilson A2000 gloves, and for good reason.
- 12 Inch Size Glove, Rugged Dual Post Web
- Adjustable Non-Slip Pull Strap
- Wilson's Custom Fit System makes sure the glove fits
- Pro-Stock leather and SuperSkin combo provide a durable glove
- Honeycomb padding drastically lessens the sting
4. Rawlings Heart The Hide 33 Inch PROCM33FP-24BG Fastpitch Softball Catcher's Mitt
Rawlings Heart Of The Hide series is one of the best in the world, and this mitt made for adult female professionals. They used the top quality, most durable leather and even if this glove comes 80% broken-in from the factory, it's one tough glove to fully break-in. The fit is fantastic, and the glove closes very easily due to the Rawlings' patented Dual Core Technology. This glove is very fairly priced, and is made for the very best professional players (or highly motivated amateurs).
- 33 Inch Size Mitt
- Extremely durable leather
- Heart of the Hide Soft Leather
- No-slip Back Strap
- Fantastic Padding
- Professional H-Web
5. Mizuno Franchise 34 Fastpitch Softball Catcher's Mitt GXS90F3
Mizuno is a Japanese company that's been working since 1906. This Catcher's Mitt is a perfect balance between durability, quality and price. This glove fits a female athlete's hand perfectly, maybe a little bit too snug for some players with slightly larger hands. The deep pocket makes catching a softball a breeze. Java Leather is softer and more comfortable than most other leathers (and slightly less durable), so you don't have to spend much time breaking this glove in. This glove is a great beginner's choice, and if properly maintained it will last for quite a while.
- 34 Inch pattern and Dual Post Web
- Java Leather – Pre-oiled, durable tumbled leather
- The pocket is under the index finger
- Closed back with adjustable strap
- Parashock Palm Pad helps reduce the sting
- Professional HiLo lacing
Fastpitch Softball Glove Elements
Every softball glove is composed of different elements. These elements vary depending on a style of a glove and player's position.
Webbing is the part that connects the thumb to the fingers. There are two types of webbing, closed and open. Pitchers usually go for the closed webbing to help them hide the ball from the hitter. First base players often prefer an open web, because it allows them to see through when catching fly balls and allows faster transfer to the throwing hand.
Pocket is the indentation in the palm of a glove. The size of the pocket depends on the position you play. Shallow pockets are for middle infielders so they can quickly grab and throw the ball. Deeper pockets help outfielders bring in fly balls. Pockets on softball gloves are bigger because of the larger size of the softball.
Back is the part of the glove behind your wrist and it can be open or closed. Open back design with an open space above ankle strap allows for a better mobility and a faster ball turnaround, while closed back gives extra strength and support for catching pop flies.
The wrist adjustment gives the glove snug fit to your hand. These can either be Velcro, that offers the convenience of pulling and adjusting to your comfort level , a buckle system, laced, or a D-ring fastener that allows you to pull on the lacing and make the glove tighter.
How to Choose the Right Softball Glove
When shopping for a glove there are a few points you should take into consideration, including length, web design, and style. One of the most important things to consider is choosing a right glove for the position you will be playing. Whether you're an A-level or a rookie, it is essential that you choose the mitt best suited for the type of player you are.
Outfield gloves are larger gloves, made for diving catches and catching fly balls. These gloves are usually longer and deeper with extra support in the fingers. The pockets for fastpitch softball can be closed webs because they need to be extra deep due to the size of the softball. The typical size of an outfielder's softball glove is 9 to 15 inches.
A catcher's mitt is the largest on the field because catcher needs to be able to handle and hold onto high speed pitching. It also has the deepest pocket and it does not have separately cut fingers like gloves for other positions. Catcher's mitts are measured differently: they are measured around the circumference of the glove to capture the entire catching area of the mitt. The standard size range is 29.5 to 35 inches for softball.
A first baseman's glove is similar to the catcher's mitt, only longer. It is also not as heavily padded around the fingers and the thumb of the mitt is not padded at all. The pocket of these gloves are a bit shallower to allow faster ball-to-hand transfer. First basemen should keep gloves to around 1 inch past the fingertips to maintain a greater amount of control. The typical size range for softball is from 11.5 to 13 inches.
Infielders need gloves designed for constant action. These gloves are shorter and have a shallower pocket than others. They are designed for players that play shortstop, second base or third base. Sizing is mainly the personal preference. Many middle infielders are also a "utility" players, which means they will play many or all positions, so they will opt for the larger glove to help them in the outfield.
Pitchers don't usually need specialized gloves. The most important thing for the pitcher is comfort and the ability to hide the ball. Most pitchers choose closed webbing over open to prevent the batter from seeing the ball and not to give away the pitch before they begin their motion.
Batting gloves are a different kind of gloves for softball. They are made to protect player's hand while swinging the bat. Every inch of these gloves is specially designed to give you the best grip, comfort and performance and to prevent stings and blisters from hitting.
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People tend to use terms "glove" and "mitt" as they were the same. However, there is a difference! Gloves have distinct finger separations, and mitts do not. Mitts are used by catchers and first basemen, while gloves are used by the players on all other positions.
Fastpitch Softball Glove Sizing Gide
What Glove Size Do I Need?
Proper fit is essential for a player to maintain control of the glove and the ball. A softball glove should give you a snug fit and you should be able to easily open and close the glove around the ball. The size of the glove depends on the position on the field and on the players age, since younger players typically have smaller hands.
Please note that this table is purely guidelines. It is possible that young players have smaller or bigger hands than average, so the glove size should be chosen accordingly.
Leather for the Fastpitch Softball Gloves
Other than design, the biggest difference in softball gloves makes the leather they are made of. The quality of material is what determines the price, but also the durability and the overall feel. The softball gloves can be made of synthetic leather, cowhide and pigskin, full-grain leather or steer hide.
Generally the cheapest and are recommended for very young players that do not play on high level because they give solid performance at economic price.
Great choice for serious players. Cowhide breaks in quickly and is gives pretty good flexibility. But beware: quality of cowhide can vary greatly from one manufacturer to the other.
The type of leather that offers heavier weight and durability. One thing you need to know it that there are not standardized guidelines on what is considered to be premium steer hide. That is why it's important to stick with the established brands.
Stiff and heavy and requires more time to break in. These leathers are rarely pre-oiled. Once broken in, full grain leather is superior in both performance and durability and it is used by many premium and pro series players.
GLOVE COST: Softball gloves come in various prices. You can purchase gloves in retail stores, sporting goods stores, and online. Glove is an investment and you should get the right quality for the price you pay. This of course doesn't mean that the most expensive glove will; be the best, but don't go for the cheapest one either. You should be prepared to pay for the quality you expect. Don't let price be the reason to buy poor quality glove, because it will hurt your performance on the field.
How to Care for Your Softball Glove
When you purchase a brand new softball glove it is important to break it in properly. The best way to break in a glove is to use specially designed glove oil. It keeps the leather "alive" softens it up, while minimizing weight gain. Apply a very small amount of glove oil to a sponge or cloth, then apply the oil to the areas of the glove that are currently firm. Work the oil into the leather evenly. The general rule is to care for the leather of the glove, like you would care for your own skin. Exposure to harsh weather conditions, extreme temperatures or excessive moisture requires extra care.
There are few important points to remember considering the softball glove care:
- You should never put too much oil/glove conditioner on the leather, as it will damage it and shorten its life.
- Leave the glove in warm temperature for 24 hours to allow oil to absorb.
- To make sure that your glove is ready for the game you need to practice with it every day.
- When you finish the season, apply oil very lightly to avoid the glove becoming brittle.
- Store your glove with a ball in the pocket to keep its shape.
- Never try to soften your glove by warming it up in an oven or a microwave, it will damage the leather fibers.
- Do not use linseed oil or silicon based spray, these will close the pores and cause the glove to harden and dry.
- Do not apply glove oil directly to the leather, it is too concentrated.
- Water will cause leather to dry out and crack.
- The higher the quality of the leather the harder it is to break in.
- There is no shortcut to breaking in a glove, playing catch is still the best way.
Fastpitch Softball Gloves Reviews
All About Fastpitch gives reviews and recommendations aimed to help you make better and more informed decisions when purchasing your softball glove. On these pages you can find some of the best fastpitch softball gloves for this season. Whether you are looking for an infielder's glove, outfielder's glove, catcher's mitt or a first baseman mitt, we hope to offer you information that will help you make the right choice.


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So that for me sunk in when I first met up with my new team in late January. I am riding for Team Dimension Data for Qhubeka Continental for the 2017 season and super exited for this opportunity. We are based in Paarl before we leave for Europe at the end of March. It took no time for me to settle in and everyone at the team makes me feel comfortable that helped not to miss home too much.
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Jung Mi-ae, a.k.a. Carrie Jung, a wealthy investor with a mysterious past, comes back to Korea after all those years. When she was young, her husband was murdered by a rival businessman, and her son died right after he was born. Moreover, the truth about her husband's death was falsified. She swore that she would get revenge to Goo Jae-myung(the businessman), Seo Eun-ha(the OB/GYN), and Hong In-chul(the reporter.), who are responsible for her tragedies. The first step of her plan was to kidnap Eun-ha and In-chul's daughter. Decades later, that girl, Eu-jin, acknowledges that her existence is vital for Mi-ae's revenge. At last, she finds out she was kidnapped for revenge, and her fury goes to Mi-ae, who has raised her like her own.
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