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Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 3: Health and Materials, August 4, 12pm- 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Session 3 will continue our dicussion on another key pillar of Green Building: Health

Healthy and comfort are top priorities, especially with more people working from home. Event companie

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Air Quality,Water Quality,Ventilation,Accessibility

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 07/13/2021 | Last updated: 07/13/2021

ICSD 2024 : 12th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 11 -12 September Rome, Italy

by icsd

European Center of Sustainable Development in collaboration with Canadian Institute of Technology will organize the 12th ICSD 2024 International Conference on Sustainable Development, with particular

Free PG&E Webinar: Assembling the Zero Carbon Home, July 25, 9am-12pm PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Zero-carbon homes are on the fast track to mitigate climate change. Using less energy for space conditioning and hot water production throughout the year than conventional duel-fuel systems, zero-carb

California Green Building

0 replies | 979 views | Posted on: 06/22/2023 | Last updated: 06/22/2023

GreenFin 2023, Sustainable Finance And Investing Event, June 26-28, Boston, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

Despite ESG frameworks and rankings’ imperfections, they are impacting billions of investments. And, hundreds of trillions more are needed to realize a just transition to a decarbonized global e

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1450 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Complying with Healthy Indoor Air Standards - Free "Ask Me Anything" Webinar, Hosted by R-Zero, June 1, 10 am PT, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Both the CDC and ASHRAE announced plans to mandate healthy indoor air for every occupied space in new and existing buildings, and building additions.

"ASHRAE Standard 241P, Control of Inf

0 replies | 506 views | Posted on: 05/20/2023 | Last updated: 05/20/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, May 24, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Design,Vertical Openings

0 replies | 822 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/01/2023

Free PGE&E Webinar: Window Installation Procedures to Provide Real World Performance and Prevent Water Intrusion, May 16, 9-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Window installation defects are one of the leading causes of water and moisture-related problems in residential construction. Recent Energy codes and even Passive House require continuous insulation.

California Green Building

0 replies | 1206 views | Posted on: 04/17/2023 | Last updated: 04/17/2023

Buildings need to dry- not breathe!

by Matt Hoots // SawHorse Design + Build

Hopefully, by now, most people understand that "Build tight/ ventilate right" is how most green building programs require you to build.  Less understood is the necessity for buildings t

Filed under: Rain Screen Products

0 replies | 2156 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 05/17/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Mastering Daylight, April 19, 12-1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project’s daylighting and design needs. The discussion emphasizes implementing

0 replies | 1088 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/14/2023

GreenCE Webinar: Designing Touchless Solutions in Commercial Restrooms, November 9, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

How can commercial restroom design reduce touchpoints, promote proper hand hygiene, and reduce the spread of infection? This course explores this timely question. Attendees will first hear an overview

Filed under: Green Janitorial

Keywords: Facilities Management,Commercial Restrooms,Hygiene, Health, and Wellbeing

0 replies | 1105 views | Posted on: 10/15/2021 | Last updated: 10/18/2021

Find and Select Better Materials Today: Free Online Training by ecomedes, October 19, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for your LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,Architects,Building Designers

0 replies | 1532 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

Building Energy NYC, Virtual, September 29-30

by samanthaklein // Intern

NESEA's BuildingEnergy NYC conference is designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and building/energy policy. C

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Sustainability,NYC

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - Residential Design, August 23, 12-1:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Build the will" around smart and sustainable renovation of single-family homes. 

Boston cannot meet its climate goals without utilizing its greatest built and cultural assets: exist

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1042 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/11/2021

Free CEU Webinar - Valuing, Quantifying and Financing High Performance Homes , 10/11, 12-1:15 pm, Grand Rapids, Michigan

by Chill28

One of the main barriers to high-performance low energy new and existing homes retrofits is a lack of proper appraisals and a misunderstanding from lenders on total value. Green Energy Money provides …

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 828 views | Posted on: 10/09/2017 | Last updated: 10/10/2017

Online: EBC Third Annual New England Energy Leadership Conference, July 16, 9am -12:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join EBC for the third annual New England Energy Leadership Conference bringing together state leaders in energy policy and programs from across New England. This virtual conference provides an opport

Filed under: Energy

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 997 views | Posted on: 06/20/2021 | Last updated: 06/20/2021

Webinar: USGBC-LA's: Thought Leadership Series: Reducing California's Fire Risk, June 17, 4pm-6pm PST

by Ashley Freeman

USGBC-LA is hosting this event to bring together the sustainability, green building, and fire prevention communities to jointly address wildfire resilience across California. The event will begin with

Filed under: Information and Resources

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Fire Safety,Sustainability

0 replies | 893 views | Posted on: 06/07/2021 | Last updated: 06/07/2021

Webinar: Net Zero Guidance on Renewables and Offsets, June 3, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

In March 2021 UKGBC released the much anticipated Renewable Energy Procurement and Carbon Offsetting Guidance. This guidance provides clarity for the property and construction industry on the pro

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Carbon,Net Zero Buildings

0 replies | 1407 views | Posted on: 05/09/2021 | Last updated: 05/09/2021

Business of Local Energy Symposium, June 4-5, Sacramento

by Oyin

The Center for Climate Protection along with the Local Government Commission and the Local Government Sustainable Energy Coalition offers the fourth Business of Clean Energy Symposium at the Hyatt Reg…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

The Ninth Conference on Innovative Smart Grid Technology (ISGT 2018) Feb 19-22, Washington, DC

by Oyin

The Conference will focus on the advancements and applications of both technologies and practices as applied to grid planning, operations, markets and policies to address the effective integration of …

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 995 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

The 5th Water India 2018 Expo, May 23 - 25, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

The 5th Water India 2018 Expo is an important platform created to show case products, services and solutions available in the water industry worldwide. The event will provide comprehensive insight …

India Green Building

0 replies | 1499 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Green Building Job Opportunity: Solar Sales Representative, Miami, Florida

by Oyin

Solar Sales Representative Position with ACNS-Solar Energy Consultants - Miami, Florida The successful candidate will be responsible for solar business development in the USA and worldwide, advance…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 833 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Renewable Natural Gas 2017 Conference, Nov 27 - 30, Dana Point, CA

by Oyin

RNG Coalition members and non-members are invited to attend this year's RNG 2017 Conference - the premier policy, market and networking event hosted by and for the North American renewable natural gas…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 676 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Greenbuild India: EDGE Technical Workshop, Nov 1, India

by Oyin

EDGE is a green building certification system focused on making buildings in over 130 emerging market countries more resource efficient. An innovation of IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, EDGE is…

Filed under: Education

India Green Building

0 replies | 447 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

Resilience & Our Built Environment by Boston Area Sustainability Group, Nov 7th, Boston

by Oyin

In the wake of an unprecedented season of concentrated and extreme environmental disasters – hurricanes, earthquakes, heat waves, drought, flooding and forest fires – one question looms large for …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1292 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Solar Power Midwest, October 19-20, Chicago, IL

by Oyin

Solar Power Midwest is coming back to the Windy City! We are excited to bring a leading education and exhibition program to the Midwest. From rustbelt to greenbelt, solar energy is a force moving forw…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 479 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

 

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