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GreenBiz 25, February 10 - 12, Phoenix, Arizona

Posted by: Allison Friedman

GreenBiz 25 will bring together nearly 3,000 corporate sustainable professionals and leaders including executi

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0 replies | 55 views | Posted on: 12/17/2024

Phius Project Certification Workshop, Online, January 15, 1-5 pm ET

Posted by: Allison Friedman

The Project Certification Workshop offers best practices and useful tips for the Phius project certification p

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0 replies | 139 views | Posted on: 12/17/2024

Green Lease Leaders 2025 Free Informational Webinar, January 9, 1-2 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

For over a decade, Green Lease Leaders has helped companies improve building performance and landlord-tenant r

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0 replies | 275 views | Posted on: 12/12/2024

Free Online Class, Remote Intro to Hydroponic Class (Grow Endless Food Indoors using LEDs), December 28, 7-8 pm EST

Posted by: Shivani

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey of indoor hydroponic gardening? Join them for an informati

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0 replies | 307 views | Posted on: 12/10/2024

Free Online Class, Indoor Garden Building, "Assemble/Build an LED Indoor Garden, with AI, December 21, 7-8 pm ET

Posted by: Allison Friedman

Join Clift Hart Saturdays at 7 PM EST for an exciting journey into the world of indoor gardening-gro

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0 replies | 309 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024

Free Hands-on Training: Home Energy Assessment - Empower Your Home, January 15, 2 - 3 pm, Redmond, Oregon

Posted by: Shivani

Join The Environmental Center (TEC) for a hands-on session on improving comfort and reducing energy costs for

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0 replies | 92 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024

4th Edition of International Conference on Oil, Gas, and Petroleum Engineering

Posted by: Sorcha

Fuel your knowledge and ignite your expertise at the 4th Edition of International Conference on Oil, Gas, and

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0 replies | 46 views | Posted on: 12/05/2024

Free Webinar: Inclusive Pathways to Health in LEED v5: Harnessing Biophilic and Universal Design, January 3, 1 - 2pm ET

Posted by: Hani

What is new in LEED v5? And how will this impact human health and well-being?

It’s critical to note t

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0 replies | 334 views | Posted on: 12/03/2024

Free Green Builder Media Webinar: 2024 State of the Industry Analysis, December 4, 2pm ET

Posted by: Allison Friedman

Join Green Builder Media CEO Sara Gutterman as she explores hot-off-the-press COGNITION Smart Data market inte

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0 replies | 305 views | Posted on: 11/24/2024

IAQ & Energy 2024, December 11, Augusta, Maine

Posted by: Allison Friedman

IAQ & Energy 2024 will include all the components to design, construct, operate and repair healthy, enviro

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0 replies | 240 views | Posted on: 11/22/2024

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Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code Update for the Building Industry, February 12, 9:30 - 11 am

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

The 2025 code cycle takes effect January 1, 2026! This course provides an overview of key changes to Title 24

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replies | 11 views | Posted on: 12/21/2024

Better Buildings Better Business Conference, February 27-28, Wisconsin, USA

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Wisconsin Green Building Group

It is their premier two-day conference that gathers building science industry leaders, experts, and pract

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0 replies | 39 views | Posted on: 12/21/2024

Free Webinar: High Performance Buildings - Designing for Utility Costs & Carbon Emissions, February 20, 12 - 2 pm PT

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

How can we decide what features to upgrade in our building projects? Most project teams use code minimum, manu

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0 replies | 37 views | Posted on: 12/20/2024

Free Webinar: Appliances and Energy Storage – Part 5: All-Electric Design and Construction Series, January 30, 12-1 pm PT

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

All-Electric Design & Construction Series

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrificati

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0 replies | 34 views | Posted on: 12/20/2024

Free Webinar: Ventilation and HRV – Part 4: All-Electric Design and Construction Series, January 23, 12-1 pm PT

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

All-Electric Design & Construction Series

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrificati

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0 replies | 27 views | Posted on: 12/20/2024

Free Webinar: Domestic Hot Water – All-Electric Design and Construction Series, January 16, 12 - 1 pm PT

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

All-Electric Design & Construction Series

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrificati

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0 replies | 35 views | Posted on: 12/20/2024

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps for Heating and Cooling – All-Electric Design and Construction Series, January 9, 12 - 1 pm PT

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In

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0 replies | 160 views | Posted on: 12/20/2024

6th Annual HVAC/R Training Symposium, Presented by The HVAC School, February 6-7, Hybrid Event Online and in Ocoee, Florida

Posted by: Allison Friedman

Group: Florida Green Building Group

The HVACR Training Symposium is an annual trade event which brings together industry leaders to lead education

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0 replies | 169 views | Posted on: 12/17/2024

Home Electrification Contractor Boot Camp, February 6-7, Oxnard, California (Free for qualified attendees)

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

This two-day course provides a robust introduction into residential building electrification. It is designed f

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0 replies | 71 views | Posted on: 12/19/2024

High-Performance Building for Carpenters, February 6, 1 - 6 pm, Waltham, Massachusetts

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Massachusetts Green Builders

This in-person training teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance constr

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0 replies | 72 views | Posted on: 12/19/2024

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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 | 7114 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015

The Green Brick Wall

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 | 3250 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

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6 replies | 6787 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017

Clean Power

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 | 3280 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015

Details / Specifications

Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt

Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods

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5 replies | 1989 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 | 3832 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 | 3324 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

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4 replies | 7600 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

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4 replies | 7904 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022

Mass Save Residential High Performance and Net Zero Construction Workshop - October 6 - Boston (This event has been postponed)

Posted by: Allison Friedman

High Performance and Net Zero Construction Workshop Are you interested in learning about high performance a… more...

3 replies | 1489 views | Posted on: 09/26/2016

Most Popular Groups View all »

Massachusetts Green Builders

A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...

53 members | 1101 discussions

Equity and Green Building

Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...

19 members | 75 discussions

Emerging Green Professionals

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

New York Green Building Group

Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...

16 members | 577 discussions

California Green Building

This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...

14 members | 787 discussions

Florida Green Building Group

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 | 145 discussions

Connecticut Green Building

Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...

13 members | 101 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 | 151 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...

12 members | 75 discussions

Developing Technologies

We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...

11 members | 76 discussions

 

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