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Posted by: Shivani
It’s time to think about resiliency. What does it mean to build in a world affected by climate change? H
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Living Future 2025: Accelerating Regenerative Action, May 6-8, Portland, Oregon
Posted by: Shivani
The momentum for regenerative design has never been stronger. Living Future '25 (LF25) addresses the most
… more...0 replies | 259 views | Posted on: 03/21/2025
Green Building Connections: GBI's Speed Networking, a Free Online Event, March 25, 3-4 pm ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Join the Green Building Initiative on Tuesday, March 25 from 3-4 pm EDT for a virtual speed networking ev
… more...0 replies | 330 views | Posted on: 03/14/2025
Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, April 30 - May 2, Washington, DC
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit will be April 30 - May 2, 2025
… more...0 replies | 363 views | Posted on: 03/13/2025
Facilities and Campus Energy Summit, May 6-7, Washington, DC
Posted by: JessicaJoaquim
The 5th Annual Facilities & Campus Energy Summit is designed to provide an interchange of in-depth kn
… more...0 replies | 298 views | Posted on: 03/21/2025
Posted by: Shivani
By improving health, well-being, and equity for building occupants and their communities, making spaces not ju
… more...0 replies | 218 views | Posted on: 03/15/2025
Posted by: Shivani
As the energy sector moves toward a low-carbon future, both electric and gas utilities will play a critical ro
… more...0 replies | 326 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025
Posted by: Shivani
The need for high-voltage transmission in the U.S. has never been more acute. In a time of historic load growt
… more...0 replies | 375 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025
Free Webinar: The Evolving Landscape of Commercial Energy Efficiency, March 25, 1 pm ET
Posted by: Shivani
This course provides owners, architects, engineers, and construction professionals with essential insights int
… more...0 replies | 418 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025
Clear Drop - Plastic Recycling for Bags and Other Hard to Recycle Items
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Pretty soon, there’s going to be an easy way to everyone to recycle or really “pre-recycle&r
0 replies | 573 views | Posted on: 03/08/2025
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Introduction to the Passive House Standard, a Free 3CREN Webinar, April 17, 12 - 2pm PT
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: California Green Building
Passive House goals and methodology change how architects and builders think and work, making the architectura
… more...0 replies | 44 views | Posted on: 03/24/2025
California Wildfire Recovery + Rebuilding Guide, Free Launch Webinar, April 9, 5 -6 pm PT
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: California Green Building
USGBC-CA, with technical support from Arup and our Wildfire Defense Advisory Committee, has been developing a
… more...0 replies | 76 views | Posted on: 03/24/2025
Free Webinar: Introduction to All-Weather Window Heat Pumps, April 2, 12-1 pm ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Michigan Green Building
One-way window ACs have been around for a long time, but now, new two-way window AC technology is available to
… more...0 replies | 204 views | Posted on: 03/21/2025
California Green Building Conference, May 22, San Francisco, California
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
Mark your calendars - May 22nd is the date! For the first time U.S. Green Building Council Cali
… more...0 replies | 75 views | Posted on: 03/21/2025
Green Building United 2025 Sustainability Symposium, May 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Pennsylvania Sustainability Group
Celebrate 15 years of sustainable innovation at Green Building United’s Annual Sustainability Symposium!
… more...0 replies | 64 views | Posted on: 03/21/2025
Free Online PG&E Course: Electric Heat Pumps for Water Heating, April 2, 12-3pm PT
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: California Green Building
As the electricity supply becomes cleaner due to an increased use of renewables for generation, along with a g
… more...0 replies | 245 views | Posted on: 03/20/2025
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: New York Green Building Group
How is cork shaping the future of healthy materials? Cork is a remarkable material—lightweight, durable,
… more...0 replies | 129 views | Posted on: 03/20/2025
BPI Building Analyst Technician Training, May 12 - May 16, Atlanta, Georgia
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
The BPI Building Analyst Technician (BA-T) certification is an early-career credential for workers in the home
… more...0 replies | 87 views | Posted on: 03/19/2025
2025 Michigan Energy Summit, May 8, Michigan
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Michigan Green Building
Join this webinar at the premier The Michigan Energy Summit! This full-day conference will highlight
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Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-des
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I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating
Posted by: Allison Friedman
I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor … more...
15 replies | 7280 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015
Posted by: StyroHome
If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisibl… more...
7 replies | 3342 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015
use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms
Posted by: Christine O.
Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contrac
… more...6 replies | 6928 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017
Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald
The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric… more...
5 replies | 3366 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015
Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt
Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods
… more...5 replies | 2084 views | Posted on: 03/14/2019
Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real… more...
4 replies | 3962 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015
How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?
Posted by: Jonathan Cabinet Representative
When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically … more...
4 replies | 3445 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth. Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine
4 replies | 7744 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020
Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to
… more...4 replies | 8729 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022
NESEA's BuildingEnergy Boston Conference & Expo - March 7-9, Boston
Posted by: Allison Friedman
New England Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) BuildingEnergy Boston Conference & Expo March 7-9, Boston… more...
3 replies | 2154 views | Posted on: 01/06/2017
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
53 members | 1119 discussions
Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...
19 members | 75 discussions
This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with o… more...
19 members | 32 discussions
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
16 members | 588 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
14 members | 838 discussions
There is so much green building going on in Florida, we needed a group to cover it all! This group is a place … more...
14 members | 148 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
13 members | 103 discussions
Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
Georgia is home to some of the top sustainable green building talent in the nation. Within this group we will… more...
13 members | 81 discussions
Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group
Colorado is the perfect environment to build high performance building that are cost effective and comfortable… more...
12 members | 154 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 77 discussions
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