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Straw Bale Load Bearing Workshop, August 18-24, Temecula, CA
This workshop will be held on a large 20 acre lot with mountains on both sides and lots of room for camping and relaxation. The project is a LOAD BEARING 1,500 sq ft straw bale house as well as a large garage workshop (… more...
0 replies | 1567 views | Posted on: 07/09/2019 | Last updated: 07/09/2019
Going Beyond Green Luncheon Series: Healthy & Efficient Buildings, August 8, Toledo, OH 11:30am-1:00pm
Join the Toledo Lucas County Sustainability Commission and the USGBC Ohio NW Regional Team as they host quarterly luncheons focused on sustainability topics important to the region. A panel of local experts will be presenting at each e… more...
0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 06/26/2019 | Last updated: 07/07/2019
aashe Webinar: Exciting and Effective Community – Higher Education Collaborations, August 14
Universities are looking for new ways to benefit their local communities. Communities are looking for smart solutions to constantly changing problems. Both strive to become more resilient, sustainable, and attractive to future generations. … more...
0 replies | 1743 views | Posted on: 06/30/2019 | Last updated: 07/07/2019
Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking July 30, Newton, MA
Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance building. Each month, we will have short presen… more...
0 replies | 849 views | Posted on: 07/03/2019 | Last updated: 07/07/2019
Michigan Agriculture and Environmental Education Workshop for Educators MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 Novi, MI
This workshop is provided for formal K–12 educators and non-formal educators (e.g., nature center staff, 4H and scout leaders, and other outdoor educators) and will feature plenary sessions and two concurrent tracks -- Agriculture and… more...
0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 07/05/2019 | Last updated: 07/05/2019
Interactive Workshop on LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C and O+M, August 8, Minneapolis, MN
This workshop will provide participants with a look into LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C, O+M and the information needed to pursue certification. The focus will be on understanding the goals and outcomes of the LEED v4.1 beta. The newest update to the… more...
0 replies | 1136 views | Posted on: 06/30/2019 | Last updated: 06/30/2019
Screening of Carbon Drawdown Now! Turning Buildings into Carbon Sinks: Northampton, MA July 10, 2019, 5-7pm
Join the Western Mass Green Consortium for a screening + discussion of the keynote address from NESEA's 2019 BuildingEnergy Boston conference. Presenters Chris Magwood (Endeavour Centre) & Ace McArleton & Jacob Ra… more...
0 replies | 496 views | Posted on: 06/28/2019 | Last updated: 06/28/2019
Conquering the Energy Code for Architects and Engineers: Residential, July 23, New York, NY
Conquering the Energy Code: Residential prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2015 NYS Code and design more energy-efficient buildings in the process. In an era of mor… more...
0 replies | 1284 views | Posted on: 06/27/2019 | Last updated: 06/27/2019
Understanding Green Building & Community-Scale Rating Systems, Hosted by SDREP, July 8, Cajon, CA
Attend this free session in the San Diego Regional Energy Partnership's (SDREP) Education Series: Understanding Green Building & Community-Scale Rating Systems. This session will highlight the various green building and comm… more...
0 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 06/25/2019 | Last updated: 06/27/2019
Passive House Primer at BE-Ex, July 12, 12:30-1:30pm, New York, NY
Join BE-Ex for the Passive House Primer – an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the NYC market. Available as a free session at the Building Energy Exchange, the Primer is ideal … more...
0 replies | 1374 views | Posted on: 06/27/2019 | Last updated: 06/27/2019
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