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Virtual BECC 2020: From Nudge to Leap!, December 7-10, 12pm - 5pm EDT

by SarahA

Proposed Format

  • The conference will run for four half-days 12-5 pm EST, December 7-10, 2020
  • A Gentle Yoga and Meditation session will be held 1 hour before the start of the conference Tuesday,

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Climate Change,Transportation,Equity,Sustainable Consumption,Behavior

0 replies | 1239 views | Posted on: 11/14/2020 | Last updated: 11/14/2020

21st Annual New York State Green Building Conference & 4th Mass Timber Symposium, March 2 - 3, Syracuse

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The mission of the New York State Green Building Conference is to promote, educate and support green building design, construction and processes.  This year's conference is being held in

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1250 views | Posted on: 02/02/2023 | Last updated: 02/02/2023

Free Webinar, Resiliency Lunch and Learn: Indoor Air Quality with Practical Post COVID-19 Strategies, February 8, 12pm - 1:30pm EST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

USGBC's Middle Atlantic and New England region has collaborated with the NYC Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is back for the third year in a row to bring you a

0 replies | 1071 views | Posted on: 01/14/2023 | Last updated: 01/14/2023

Crushing the Code, New York State, Residential, An Online Course, January 11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Crushing the Code New York State: Residential is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS a

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 865 views | Posted on: 12/29/2022 | Last updated: 12/29/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, January 11, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

This one hour course will discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building occupan

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Design,Vertical Openings,Windows,Doors

0 replies | 1062 views | Posted on: 12/07/2022 | Last updated: 12/09/2022

Webinar: Advancing Local and Regional Decarbonization Strategies, April 13, 10 am PST /1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative is proud to partner with the San Diego Green Building Council to host this event on Advancing Local and Regional Decarbonization Strategies for the annual

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: California,San Diego,Decarbonization

0 replies | 980 views | Posted on: 03/26/2021 | Last updated: 04/06/2021

USGBC Georgia Presents: LEED Project Showcase - Public Sector Facilities, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by SarahA

Featuring public sector buildings that incorporate equity, health, and sustainability

The public sector has the second highest number of LEED certifications in the state of Georgia. The need for re

Free GreenCE webinar: Water Restoration for Green Building - Beyond Your Walls, February 17, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In 2015, Global Water Crisis was listed as the Number 1 threat facing the planet over the next decade. Higher than Infectious Disease, Weapons of Mass Destruction and even Climate Change. Our responsi

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Keywords: Water,water reuse

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 02/07/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2021

Advanced Water Heating Initiative Playbook & 2020 Progress, February 11, 10-11 am PST

by Connie NBI

Water heating is the second largest energy use in U.S. homes. Heat Pump Water Heaters (HPWHs) are a decades-old, proven technology, and are two to four times more efficient than electric resistance or

Filed under: Energy

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Water Heating

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 01/22/2021 | Last updated: 01/23/2021

Illinois Green Alliance, Annual Meeting 2021, Online, Thursday, January 21, 11 am - 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Illinois Green Alliance for the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration!

Gather virtually with Illinois' leading green building professionals to hear about the n

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1104 views | Posted on: 01/08/2021 | Last updated: 01/08/2021

GreenCE Webinar: Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings, January 21, 12pm EDT

by SarahA

During this webinar, ‘Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings’, you’ll uncover the features and benefits of large opening glass wall systems. Explore how architects and buil

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Installation,Green Design,Architects,Doors,Expansive Opening,Glass Wall

0 replies | 1393 views | Posted on: 12/21/2020 | Last updated: 12/21/2020

Clement Waters - Intentional Building Cohort, December 20 (every third Sunday), 1-2:30pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Clement Waters is putting together the concept of eco-communities and agri-hoods that could lead the way to a world that uses green solutions in every street, nook and cranny of a town. Join in c

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Solutions,Sustainable Communities

0 replies | 679 views | Posted on: 12/12/2020 | Last updated: 12/13/2020

Passive House Prefab Summit II, Hosted by Passive House Accelerator, December 14, 4-6 pm_Pacific/7-9 pm Eastern

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Prefabrication and Passive House are obvious partners, both geared for delivering superior efficiency and predictable performance. And the market has noticed. Demand for prefabricated components&mdash

Filed under: Modular Homes

Keywords: Passive House,Prefabricated Homes,Prefab

0 replies | 1264 views | Posted on: 12/02/2020 | Last updated: 12/02/2020

2017 NJ Sustainability Summit, June 21st

by AbbieKnight

Join us at the 2017 New Jersey Sustainability Summit. This event attracts over 300 diverse participants from across New Jersey. Attendees will participate in thought provoking conversations that focus…

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Sustainability

0 replies | 1004 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

Green Schools Summit, Online, November 17, 11 am - 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The USGBC Mountain Region and the Center for Green Schools are hosting the 2020 Green Schools Virtual Summit. The summit offers an opportunity to connect with your peers, learn about how others are re

Filed under: Green Schools

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Schools,Education

0 replies | 1334 views | Posted on: 10/29/2020 | Last updated: 10/29/2020

MIT Energy Night October 13, 6:30-9:30, Cambridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Check out MIT Energy Night! Energy Night showcases the energy research, education, and entrepreneurship at MIT. This year's event will showcase a myriad of interactive poster presentations from eve…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 380 views | Posted on: 09/29/2017 | Last updated: 09/29/2017

National Conference on Building Commissioning (NCBC), October 16-18, Salt Lake City

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2017 marks the 25th Anniversary of NCBC. This event provides an opportunity for all stakeholders in the built environment – owners, design and construction professionals, commissioning providers and…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1434 views | Posted on: 09/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

National Association of Realtors - Green Designation, October 2-3, Reading, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

High Performance Homes are in Every Market! Gain the knowledge that distinguishes you as a source for resource-efficient homes with NAR's Green Designation courses. Through this two-day program…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Real Estate,Home Performance,National Association of Realtors,NAR Green

0 replies | 828 views | Posted on: 09/13/2017 | Last updated: 09/13/2017

2017 Tennessee Tiny House Festival - September 8 - 10,

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The United Tiny House Association is bringing its popular for-charity Tiny House Festivals to Tennessee: ~ Tiny Houses and Micro Homes + Vintage Campers, Skoolies and a Yurt ~ FREE Viewings of the…

Keywords: Tiny Houses

0 replies | 868 views | Posted on: 08/15/2017 | Last updated: 08/15/2017

Zero-energy Schools, September 12-13 in WV

by AbbieKnight

Learn more about low- to zero-energy schools through several presentations, case studies and from the new ASHRAE Zero Energy Schools Advanced Energy Design Guide during this event. It will be held fro…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Other

Keywords: Zero Energy

0 replies | 715 views | Posted on: 07/25/2017 | Last updated: 07/25/2017

Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction on July 27 in Center Valley

by AbbieKnight

Energypath 2017 For Our Future: Carbon Reduction, the Mid-Atlantic region's largest sustainable energy conference is an annual event held by Sustainable Energy Fund and attracts industry professionals…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 1373 views | Posted on: 07/18/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

Net Zero Building Tour, August 7

by AbbieKnight

On Monday, August 7th, us for a tour of the Distillery North, the largest Passive House in New England: a cost-competitive, 30-unit apartment building located in South Boston. This is the first phase…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1121 views | Posted on: 07/05/2017 | Last updated: 07/05/2017

South:The Urban Heat Island and Its Hazards

by AbbieKnight

As the Bexar County metropolitan area expands, progressive replacement of natural surfaces with built surfaces inhibits atmospheric cooling. As a result, heat within the urban center increases, water …

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Urban Heat Island Effect

0 replies | 1128 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017

Dallas 2030 Lunch & Learn Education Series: Building Envelope

by AbbieKnight

Join the Dallas 2030 for our Lunch & Learn on Building Envelope with Coverstro and Carlisle on June 22nd. Tim Thiel from Covestro will be discussing: Spray Polyurethane Foam is: • One petroleum-b…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 642 views | Posted on: 06/14/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Solar in the City: Designing PV for High-Density Areas June 13th 12:30pm-1:30pm EST

by Matt Z. // Student

The rapid decline in costs, paired with the availability of incentives at both state and federal levels, make going solar now better than ever. However, significant challenges remain for designing and…

Filed under: Solar Energy

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: High Density Areas

0 replies | 1534 views | Posted on: 06/05/2017 | Last updated: 06/05/2017

 

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