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Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2019, August 6-7, Tokyo, Japan
The conference aims to encourage the participation and commitment of students and experts/professions of coming/acting generations who proactively research sustainable built environmental related issu
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REEBA Lunch with the Leaders of the Energy & Technology Committees, January 21, Hartford, CT
REEBA will host the leaders of the Energy & Technology Committee on Tuesday, January 21st from 11:00am to 1:00pm for a discussion about potential energy legislation and policies for the upcoming l
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LEED AP BD+C Exam-Prep Workshop (In Person & Online), December 13, Orlando, FL
This advanced LEED course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the LEED BD+C Rating System, with a focus on new construction and major renovations building projects. Participants will learn
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USGBC-LA's Women in Green Committee Bi-Annual Breakfast, January 23, Los Angeles, CA
Save the date! USGBC-LA's Women in Green Committee Bi-Annual Breakfast!
The 2019 Fall WasteWise Forum, Wednesday November 13, UMass Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA
UMass Dartmouth will host the 2019 Fall WasteWise Forum on Wednesday November 13, 8:30AM – 12:00PM. The WasteWise Forum is a joint program run by RecyclingWorks in Massa
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WISE Holiday Party, December 17, New York, NY
Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) showcases inspirational women leaders who are accelerating the sustainability and energy efficiency of our buildings and our cities. This series brings
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IAQ and Energy 2019, October 31-November 1, Portland, ME
Come to Portland to attend IAQ & ENERGY 2019 in-person, to join hundreds of professionals who are looking for cutting-edge information for healthy, energy-efficient indoor environments w
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Healthy Spaces for All, October 16, Pittsburgh, PA
To conclude Green Building Alliance's series on Social Equity and Health, you can explore the challenges that some populations – namely K-12 schools and low-income househ
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The Wellness Aspects of Green Buildings, USGBC FL, October 1
Join USGBC Florida for this very special and timely presentation -- The Wellness Aspects of Green Building.
IS HEALTHY THE NEW GREEN?
Truth be told, it always has been. Human hea
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LEED v4 Online Discussion Forum: LEED Submittal Tips from a Reviewer's Perspective, September 19
These monthly virtual meetings focus on those aspects of LEED v4 that have changed the most to help project teams achieve certification under the new rating system. Led by LEED subject matter experts,
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Biophilic Design: Designing for Health and Increased Performance, September 10, St. Louis, MO
In the built environment, we can use the emerging field of Biophilic Design to create building interiors that connect people to nature; that are connected to their place and mimic the sensory delights
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USGBC NCR: HITT Co Lab Tour & Networking, August 9, 9:00-11:00am, Falls Church, VA
Join the NCR Community and HITT Contracting for breakfast and a tour of the groundbreaking new LEED V4 Platinum Co|Lab, Virginia’s first cross-laminated timber structure. The Co|Lab serves as HI
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BE-Ex is very excited to invite members of our Industry Leadership Council to this unique opportunity to hear from Charlotte Matthews, Director of Sustainability at Sidewalk Labs, on their innova
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Susan Solomon - Climate Change and The Reasons for Climate Gridlock, Wednesday September 30, 5:45 pm
Susan Solomon - Climate Change and The Reasons for Climate Gridlock Wednesday, September 30, 2015, 5:45-8:45 pm Where: Cuisine En Locale, 156 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 This talk aims to…
AUGUST 2nd: Insectary Plants Field Day at Michigan State University
MSU entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for valuable pest control and pollination services to farms and gardens and want to share their results with you at the Supporting …
ENERGYBAR! Thursday, July 7th, 5:30-8:30 PM at Greentown Labs - Somerville MA
EnergyBar is a networking event brought to you by Greentown Labs, that helps people the the green tech and green building industry to meet and discuss emerging energy technologies. Business owners…
Webinar: The Future of the Suburban City, Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM ED
The Future of the Suburban City Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT Places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. But subu…
Social Equity in the Built Environment - Monday April 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, USGBMA - Boston
Social Equity in the Built Environment - USGBC Massachusetts Monday, 4/4, 5:30 - 7:30pm 50 Milk St, 15th floor, "Aristotle" room, Boston, MA Social Equity has long been conceptualized as the thi…
Buildings for Climate Change Solutions - March 16, 9 am - 3 pm Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association and the United States Green Building Council of Rhode Island for a hands-on …
LEDs will be the Lighting Standard of the Future
LED bulbs are the future of lighting. The Department of Energy has brought forth a rule that lead to the phase-out of CFLs. The new rule which has been on the table for over a decade will use the curr…
Hacking LEED: v4 Innovation and Performance Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Presenters: Jim Newman Grey Lee Erik Ruoff How will green building practitioners use the updated and m…
Why Tackling Climate Change is Good for Business- December 15th, 1 pm ET
Via GreenBiz: The United Nations conference on climate change, COP21, is prompting new soul-searching among global business leaders. The big question is not only to know if your organization is con…
Webcast, Survey Results: How are Businesses Reacting to Climate Change? December 1st, 1 pm EST
There is urgency for business to accept responsibility for improving their operations, their products and their supply chains. Whether these changes take the form of a commitment to increase efficienc…
Demo Days at National Grid's Sustainability Hub in Worcester: Wednesday, November 9, 2 -3:30 pm Wednesday,December 9, 2-3:30 pm You'll learn more about the new Smart Grid and Smart Energy Solut…
Mayor Bill de Blasio's Administration announces new program to help make buildings greener
The program is known as the NYC Retrofit Accelerator. The program will provide free technical assistance and advisory services to building owners. The intent is to aid building owners in using clean e…
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