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The 8th annual Advanced Biofuels Conference, June 11-13, Omaha, Nebraska
Produced by BBI International, this national event will feature the world of advanced biofuels and biobased chemicals—technology scale-up, project finance, policy, national markets and more—with a…
Women in Architecture Leadership Summit, September 10, Glastonbury, CT
Defining Your Best Self Allows You to Excel in Your Career and Boost Your Potential!
The AIA Connecticut Women in Architecture Community is hosting their 3rd Annual Leadership Summit on September 1
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Common Framing Problems with Older Homes can Lead to High Energy Bills
I've heard that "They Don't Build Them Like the Used To..." This may be a good thing for some things like furniture, however when it comes to the structure of an old house, tha
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Free Webinar: ZCY Buildings: Training for Low Energy and Retrofit, July 12, 8 am BST, 1 pm EDT
The Zero Carbon Yorkshire/ AECB Yorkshire group will be discussidng the theme of training for low energy building and retrofit.
Provisional talks include:
- Fiona Jones, Zero Carbon Harrog
Online: Passive House for Affordable Housing Developers, June 24, 1-2:30 PM
Join the Energy Cohort for a special session on Passive House for Affordable Housing Developers. This presentation will cover what’s different during design and construction, roles on the projec
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This 1 hour CPD session examines energy efficient design with a focus on low carbon.
Book your place now for free and benefit from the latest insights to help you reduce costs and ensure compliance
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Free Webinar: 2019 Energy Code for ADUs Explained, May 13, 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET
The energy code can feel confusing and complicated, and even more so for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a relatively new legal building type with multiple form factors and varying requirements. In
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Have you been thinking about getting solar panels installed on your house? This panel of experts will take you through the process. Discover the different possibilities in solar. Should you lease
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Webinar: Moving Toward Net Zero – Mass Transit Electrification, March 30, 9 am EST
This EBC Infrastructure webinar will explore the electrification of mass transit fleets as a key element in the transition to a sustainable, green transportation economy. Transit agencies have frequen
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Webinar: Intro to Healthy Materials | Green Building Training Program, March 22, 8 am EDT
This class will highlight the trends and tools available to find and select healthier products. Participants will learn the key product categories and how to research and find products that are better
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AABC TAB Talk Webinar: Value of TAB to Building Performance & Project Closeout
Abstract:
The Testing, Adjusting and Balancing (TAB) process, and the value it brings to building performance and successful project closeout, is often overlooked and under-valued. Key construction
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Webinar: Deep Dive into Net Zero Water and the Water/Energy Nexus, February 25, 8-10 am
The New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning
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The Midwest Energy Solutions Conference is the region's premier energy efficiency event.
Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at the annual Midwest Energy Solutions
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2017 EP Career Fair, September 13 in New York City
The 2017 EP Career Fair is a great opportunity to present your skills to New York City's green leaders in architecture, engineering, real estate and interior design. Presented by Urban Green Counci…
2018 State Energy Conference, April 17-18, Raleigh, NC
The State Energy Conference provides actionable insight into the business of energy, connecting technical innovation, diverse resources and industry opportunity to help drive North Carolina's regional…
Sustainability Symposium 2018: Champions of Change, Jan 8, Orlando, FL
Green Builder Media and the City of Orlando are privileged to host the second annual Sustainability Symposium: Champions of Change. Climate change is the challenge of our generation, but an oppor…
Celebrate 10 Years of the Buckminster Fuller Challenge, Nov 10 -11, Brooklyn, NY
Celebrate ten years of the Buckminster Fuller Challenge with a once in a lifetime gathering of past winners and design thought leaders. Also, an award ceremony to honor 3 Finalists, 2 Runners-up an…
Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (CEEM) Networking Event, October 26, St. Paul, Minnesota
Join us for a fall mixer with networking, refreshments, and a discussion of how the clean energy sector is leading job growth in Minnesota. Hear from special guests who will unpack Clean Jobs Midwe…
The New Yorkification of Solar, October 18th, 6-8pm, New York
In New York City, the barriers facing solar implementation are outmatched only by the demand for solar. The result is an enormous amount of creativity applied to solar design and installment. In a cit…
October Greenbuild Mixer with BCBS Massachusetts by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Oct 26th
Greenbuild 2017 is less than two months away here in Boston! We're nearing the end of our Road to Greenbuild, and we're taking one more stop for our last Greenbuild networking night. Catch up with…
The Urban Land Institute Fall Meeting, October 23–26, Los Angeles, California
Retail real estate is being disrupted all over the world, and whether technology is friend or foe of the real estate retail owner remains the billion-dollar question for the industry. Real estate deve…
2017 EcoDistricts Summit, Atlanta, October 10-11
The annual EcoDistricts Summit is where community and urban sustainability leaders come to re-imagine cities — from the neighbourhood up. The Summit is a participatory gathering to advance susta…
3rd Annual Northeastern Energy Conference - Friday, September 29, Boston
3rd Annual Northeastern Energy Conference Facets of a Bright Energy Future: A 360° Perspective The topic of Northeastern's 3rd Annual Energy Conference this year is "Facets of a Bright Energy Fu…
Hitchcock Living Building Tour
Come meet our newest educator – our environmental education center! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with r…
The Business of ZNE School Retrofits and Community Impact, 11/27, 1-4pm, Pasadena
This three-hour session focuses on the business of creating ZNE school retrofit projects within California’s K-12 and community college campuses. This interactive workshop will highlight the experie…
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