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If you’re looking to attend a green building webinar or online training, or you would like to know about
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and point people to the great work being done by USGBC California (
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Better Plants Energy Bootcamp, February 24-28, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Knoxville, Tennessee
Posted by: Shivani
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants Program and Oak Ridge National Laboratory are offering&nbs
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2025 USGBC Local Government Leadership Summits, March 31, Dubuque, Iowa
Posted by: Shivani
This year, USGBC will travel to California, Iowa, Colorado and Massachusetts to host local government summits
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Reno NV - NABCEP CE Conference, March 24-27, Reno, Nevada
Posted by: Shivani
The advanced-level content presented at the annual NABCEP CE Conference is geared toward PV industry professio
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Posted by: Shivani
As the airtightness of homes improves to meet energy efficiency goals, it becomes more important for mechanica
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Posted by: Shivani
Symbolic historic buildings and legacy systems pose unique challenges for organizations aiming to reduce build
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Reclaimed water offers a wide range of applications, but overtreating water can lead to wasted energy and incr
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Affordable, Fire Resistant Made In USA Building Systems for Homesand Small Commercial Buildings
Posted by: KevinH
Hello,
There are companies in the USA that offer an Affordable and Fire Resistant Building System.
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Free Webinar: The Latest Technology in Air Tightness Testing, January 15, 3:30-5 ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Building diagnostic tools continue to improve with new advances in technology. Join NEHERS (Northeast Home Ene
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EarthCraft Builder, March 27, Atlanta, Georgia
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construct
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Free Webinar: Marine Materials - Designing the Future, March 25, 12 to 1:30 PM
Posted by: Shivani
Group: New York Green Building Group
When our oceans are healthy our world is healthy. Oceans play a critical role in regulating our
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Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Rater Online Training, March 10-26, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
With Southface, you can become a Certified Home Energy Rater, one of the highest residential energy crede
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Conference 2025
Posted by: PubScholars Group
Group: Brasil Green Building
Join us for the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Conference 2025, hosted by PubScholars Group in t
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Alameda County, CA Small Scale Development Workshop, March 7, Fremont, California
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
The Small Scale Development Workshop on small scale real estate development is all about project formation. Or
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Posted by: Shivani
Group: New York Green Building Group
Join this event for a conversation with Victoria Caubet, an architect specializing in heritage conservati
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High Rise / Low Carbon: Multifamily Deep Retrofits, March 12, New York, NY
Posted by: Shivani
Group: New York Green Building Group
Join Building Energy Exchange, Level Infrastructure, and Sustainable Energy Partnerships for a presentation an
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Sustainable Home Expo, March 8, 11 am-3 pm, Princeton, New Jersey
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: New Jersey Greenbuilding Group
Thinking about switching to a heat pump? Looking to install an EV charger? Meet local, vetted, sustainably-min
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Climate Mobilization Act Series - Affordable Housing Training, Online, March 11, New York, NY
Posted by: Shivani
Group: New York Green Building Group
The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training educates affordable housing stakeholders &nda
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Envision SP - Certification for Sustainable Infrastructure, 2-Day Online Training, March 12-4 pm ET
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
The Envision Framework is a globally recognized approach to sustainable infrastructure and certification proce
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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...
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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 | 3301 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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Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald
The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric… more...
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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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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 | 3894 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 | 3391 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 | 7672 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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Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Brett Duffy with Clean Surfaces recently shared a helpful introduction to CASPR Group’s "hands-
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
53 members | 1109 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 | 586 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
14 members | 823 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 | 147 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
13 members | 103 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 | 153 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 | 79 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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