Green Building Community

Popular green building discussions

Show discussions with: More replies | More views

Start a Discussion

Webinar: SustainABLE: Indoor Environmental Quality - Now What? June 9, 12 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring green building and sustainability in relationship to current events and our ability to change future outcomes with proper fores

Filed under: Indoor Air Quality

Related to: Other,Indoor Air Quality

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Living,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation

0 replies | 1499 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

ADAPT Southeast Conference, March 3-4, Orlando, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The need for sustainable, adaptable and forward-thinking buildings, communities and infrastructure is more urgent than ever. Join USGBC and hundreds of industry leaders, innovators and sustainability

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 498 views | Posted on: 01/02/2025 | Last updated: 01/02/2025

LEED Green Associate Training, Online, December 28,10 - 12 GMT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Welcome to the LEED Green Associate event! This online gathering is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about sustainable building practices and becoming LEED certified. Unlock your po

UK Green Building

0 replies | 560 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/17/2024

USGBC California's 20th Annual Green Gala, December 11, 6-10 pm, Los Angeles, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This year, USGBC California's 20th Annual Green Gala dives into a "Under the Sea" theme at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood.

Join USGBC California for a

California Green Building

0 replies | 470 views | Posted on: 11/19/2024 | Last updated: 11/19/2024

Heating Electrification Workshop 2024, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP), November 19 & 20, Syracuse, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

States in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are committing to widespread adoption of highly efficient heat pumps by 2030. These aggressive goals aim to stabilize energy bills, improve health, and cut cli

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 460 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Buying Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity More Rapidly and Effectively, October 30, 12 pm - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar is part of the three-part Supplier Accelerator webinar series produced by the General Services Administration (GSA) in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quali

0 replies | 536 views | Posted on: 10/09/2024 | Last updated: 10/09/2024

Free Webinar: Wildfire Defense Certificate Training for Landscape Professionals, October 17, 5-7:30pm PDT

by Hani // Social media manager

The USGBC-CA Wildfire Defense Certificate Training Program was developed to educate construction professionals and landscapers on how to best harden homes and landscapes to fires through the use of ma

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 990 views | Posted on: 09/14/2024 | Last updated: 09/14/2024

Free Webinar and Series: Fundamentals of Lighting (IES) - Mod 1: Introduction to Light and Lighting, September 18, 5:30-8 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The newly revised IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) Fundamentals of Lighting series is a great technical introduction for those entering lighting and related fields, including designers, salespeo

California Green Building

0 replies | 644 views | Posted on: 08/23/2024 | Last updated: 08/28/2024

Free Webinar: Automated Geodesic Homes = Regenerative Living with the World's First Ceramic Dome, August 28, 12-1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

What is the future of Geodesic housing, ranging from tiny homes to multifamily development? Is this a more sustainable way to build? 

Morgan Bierschenk is a geodesic dome and bioceramic materi

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 596 views | Posted on: 08/03/2024 | Last updated: 08/05/2024

VIDEO: Solaria Lighting - Unique Designs Handmade in Nashville, Tennessee

by Rate It Green Team


Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Josh Walters at the 2020 Atlanta Build Expo to learn about Solaria Lighting and their really creative light fixtures.  Most of Solaria's

Filed under: Lighting

Keywords: Design,Lighting,Interior Design,Lights,Style

0 replies | 2838 views | Posted on: 07/22/2020 | Last updated: 01/31/2023

Webinar: Building Enclosure Council - The Integration Building Envelope - Building Envelope System - Physics DMI, July 27, 4:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

(Hour 1) This course provides an overview of the Integrated Building Envelope achieved through the understanding of Design, Material, and Installation to create Continuity in both the process and

Filed under: Architects

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Architecture,Integrative Design,physics

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 07/10/2020 | Last updated: 07/10/2020

The National Stewardship Action Council - Board Member Position Available

by AbbieKnight

The National Stewarship Action Council (NSAC) is looking for new board members to serve two-year terms to help this small but very impactful NGO. NSAC is proactively looking for Bl

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: National Stewardship Action Council,Board Members,Diversity

0 replies | 1953 views | Posted on: 06/23/2020 | Last updated: 06/23/2020

FREE Webinar: Using the Watersense EPA Water Budget Tool, June 24, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will go through an in-depth review of the WaterSense Water Budget tool and take you step by step through an interactive exercise to better understand the functionality of the tool, its inf

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Water Treatment and Filtration

Keywords: EPA,LEED,Water Efficiency,WaterSense

0 replies | 1316 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Greentech Media Webinar: Making Energy Storage Work for Utilities, November 17, 2 pm EST

by aahassonjee

Making Energy Storage Work for Utilities Thursday, November 17, 2 pm EST Join Greentech Media, leaders from Puget Sound Energy and the Snohomish County Public Utilities District, along with Doosan…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Webinar,Energy Storage,Utilities

0 replies | 862 views | Posted on: 11/04/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

WEBCAST Buildings of Excellence: Housing Communities, May 27, 9-10:30 AM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join NYSERDA and BE-Ex for our sixth NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Gallery Talk, featuring Bushwick Alliance and HELP ONE, two transformative projects in Brooklyn and Buildings of Excellence award r

Filed under: Podcasts

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Webinar,NYSERDA,BE-Ex,Building of Excellence

0 replies | 1153 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

Free Webinar: The Climate Crisis including Top Topics in Climate Research - May 4, 12 - 1:30 pm EST

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Since the start of the industrial age, the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere has risen to the highest value in at least three million years, recently passing 415 parts per million. At the same

Filed under: Climate Change

0 replies | 947 views | Posted on: 04/30/2020 | Last updated: 05/01/2020

Earth Day Live, April 22-24 (Celebrate Online!)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Strike, divest, and vote for our future.

From April 22, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, to April 24, activists, performers, thought leaders, and artists will come together for an empowering, ins

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Earth Day

0 replies | 1349 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

China to invest $361 billion into renewable power generation by 2020

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

China will invest 2.5 trillion yuan ($361 billion) into renewable power generation by 2020, as the world's largest energy market continues to shift away from dirty coal power towards cleaner fuels. …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Renewable Energy,China

0 replies | 3074 views | Posted on: 03/13/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - Passive DER of 19th Century Row House, Friday June 23, 1-5 pm, Bridgeport

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour - Passive DER of 19th Century Row House Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday June 23, 1-5 pm Bridgeport, Pennsylvania Join NESEA for our first Pro Tour in Penn…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Passive House

0 replies | 1142 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/02/2017

Free Webinar: Passive House for Multifamily Buildings, 2/28, 1:00 - 2:00PM EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Passive House for Multifamily Buildings by 475 High Performance Building Supply Tuesday, February 28, 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST Free Webinar Building airtightness, moisture control, and healthy ventil…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Multifamily,Passive House,475 High Performance Building

0 replies | 1978 views | Posted on: 02/23/2017 | Last updated: 02/23/2017

FREE SEMINAR: Designing for Flooding and Sea Level Rise, 2/28, 5:30 – 7:30 PM EST, Atlantic Wharf, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

BOSTON SEMINAR: Designing for Flooding and Sea Level Rise Tuesday, February 28, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST Presented by: Aaron Lewis & Gregory Doelp Location: Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress Street,…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sea level rise,Designing Seminar,MassCEC

0 replies | 861 views | Posted on: 02/14/2017 | Last updated: 02/14/2017

Event: Zero Waste by 2030: Eliminating waste to landfills. February 7, 6 - 8pm EST, NYC

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Zero Waste by 2030: Eliminating waste to landfills. February 7, 6 - 8pm EST Fisher & Paykel Experience Center 150 E 58th Street, Ste #361 New York, NY 10155 What will it take to get to zero was…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Zero Waste,2030 Goals

0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

An Evening with Vice President Al Gore, Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center, Wednesday February 22, NY, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The Temple Emanu-el Streicker Center Fifth Avenue and 65th Street, New York, NY 10065 Wednesday, February 22, 2017 7:30 PM — 9:00 PM The Climate Conversation Heats Up! Ten years after the r…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Al Gore,Discussion,Student discount

0 replies | 2223 views | Posted on: 01/19/2017 | Last updated: 01/19/2017

Smart Cities: Building Tech Forum 2017, USGBC MA, February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Smart Cities: Building Tech Forum 2017 - USGBC MA Thursday, February 16 5:30 – 8:30 PM Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems CSE 5 Channel Center Street Boston, MA 02210 Join …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Urban Development,Smart Cities

0 replies | 1498 views | Posted on: 12/13/2016 | Last updated: 12/13/2016

Collaborating for Resilience, Webinar, December 1, 12 - 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Equitable Adaptation: Collaborating for Resilience December 1, 12 - 1 pm EST Climate change impacts disproportionately affect low-income and communities of color, those with the least resources to…

Filed under: Webinars

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 1242 views | Posted on: 11/29/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

 

Please be kind and respectful!

Please make sure to be respectful of the organizations and companies, and other Rate It Green members that make up our community. We welcome praise and advice and even criticism but all posted content and ratings should be constructive in nature. For guidance on what constitutes suitable content on the Rate It Green site, please refer to the User Agreement and Site Rules.

The opinions, comments, ratings and all content posted by member on the Rate It Green website are the comments and opinions of the individual members who posts them only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies or policies of Rate It Green. Rate It Green Team Members will monitor posted content for unsuitable content, but we also ask for the participation of community members in helping to keep the site a comfortable and open public forum of ideas. Please email all questions and concerns to admin@rateitgreen.com