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Intro to Sustainable Acoustics, Nov 29, Boston, MA

by Yishan

Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fi

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 813 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

National Zero Waste Virtual Conference, November 30 - December 1

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event organized by Zero Waste USA and our partners.

Zero Waste Business is the focus on We

Keywords: Zero Waste,Zero Waste USA

0 replies | 2217 views | Posted on: 11/03/2022 | Last updated: 11/03/2022

London Build Expo 2022 and Sustainability Summit, November 16-17 (FREE, registration required)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Programs include: 

Putting Passivhaus into Practice

Rethinking Tall Building Design in the Fight Against Climate Change

The UK’s Retrofit Revolution

My New Apartment Feels Like

Filed under: Events

UK Green Building

Keywords: Construction,networking,London

0 replies | 1035 views | Posted on: 10/18/2022 | Last updated: 10/18/2022

CTGBC & CT Sustainable Business Council: Earthlight Net Zero Headquarters Tour, November 3, 4:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As a family-owned and operated solar and energy solutions manufacturer, Earthlight is walking the walk & talking the talk with the completion of their new energy efficient facility. Designed to ha

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar,Green Building Tour,Heat Pumps,Net zero,Battery Storage,Living Walls

0 replies | 1761 views | Posted on: 09/25/2022 | Last updated: 09/29/2022

Illinois Green's Limelight Gala and Getting to Zero Summit, Chicago, IL, October 6

by samanthaklein // Intern

Getting to Zero Summit:

Illinois Green Alliance is hosting a pre-Limelight education event this year:
the Getting to Zero Illinois Summit. The Summit brings together local leaders — owners,

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Annual Gala,Awards

0 replies | 1365 views | Posted on: 09/01/2022 | Last updated: 09/05/2022

Greenbuild Virtual Summits: Healthy Materials Summit, October 20, 8 am PT

by gracemorrison

The Healthy Materials Summit focuses on the development, transparency and use of healthier materials in our building and communities. 

It brings together building owners, designers, developers

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1429 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/30/2022

Online Series: Whole Life Carbon Roadmap Stakeholders -- Contractors and Manufacturers, September 6, 10 am BST

by gracemorrison

Join for an interactive workshop exploring the Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap Stakeholder Action Plans, to better understand how to implement the key immediate actions recommended, learn

UK Green Building

0 replies | 736 views | Posted on: 07/19/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

World GBC Webinar: Resilience, Adaptation, and the Built Environment, September 13, 2 pm GMT

by gracemorrison

In WGBC's first Better Places for People webinar of 2022, participants discuss the actions we must take to accelerate resilience to the global effects of climate change.

Join WGBC for a discuss

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1310 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

BE+ Building Tech Forum 2022, July 7, 5 - 9 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Built Environment Plus envisions a thriving and diverse community, creating a built environment of net positive systems of water and energy, of financial and social equity, and of ecological and human

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1228 views | Posted on: 06/22/2022 | Last updated: 06/22/2022

Webinar: Financing Solutions that Drive Energy Efficiency in the Water Nexus, July 12,11AM

by gracemorrison

The efficient use of water results in lower operating costs, a more reliable water supply, and improved water quality. Join the US DOE to learn how market leaders in the hospitality sector finance and

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1051 views | Posted on: 06/09/2022 | Last updated: 06/16/2022

2019 Renewable Energy Policy Forum, March 20, 2019, Washington D.C

by Yishan

For Renewable Power Players

Entering its 16th year, ACORE's Renewable Energy Policy Forum is the only pan-renewables summit that addresses the full range of state and national policy

Filed under: Washington, DC

0 replies | 1860 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

Green Building Accelerates Around the World, Poised for Strong Growth by 2021

by Yishan

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced November 13th at Greenbuild that Dodge Data & Analytics World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report demonstrates the s

Filed under: Information and Resources

0 replies | 4634 views | Posted on: 11/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Building Your Online Presence, Nov 29, Cambridge MA

by Yishan

Come learn some compelling facts and practical how-tos about building your online presence. Director of Marketing at Vertex Engineering will be leading a presentation on the power of social media for

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 507 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

International Passive House Open Days 2018, June 8 - 10

by YijunW

From 8 – 10 June 2018, the mid-year International Passive House Open Days, organised by iPHA and its international Affiliates, will once again take place. By participating with your own Passive Hous…

0 replies | 730 views | Posted on: 05/17/2018 | Last updated: 05/19/2018

LEED Certification and Product Specifications Update

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

The USGBC released their 3rd quarter 2018 LEED certification update. The key takeaways revolve around the achievement level, LEED rating version, and LEED rating system. Also, metrics include the coun

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: LEED,LEED V4

0 replies | 1711 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/17/2018

Webinar: Hydrophobic Coatings: Improve Sustainability and Reduce Maintenance Costs, Tuesday, December 4, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a prote

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1845 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

Building Better Outcomes - Free Webinar September 18, 2-3pm Eastern

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

We all care about the planet, but we also care about making smart financial decisions, and quite frankly, we have to work within budgets. Acquiring key answers allowing us to build better outcomes …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1449 views | Posted on: 09/13/2018 | Last updated: 09/13/2018

2018 Iowa Environmental Council Annual Conference - Environmental Justice: An Iowa Value, September 27, Des Moines, Iowa

by Aditya

Join fellow Iowans interested in a sustainable future for Iowa on September 27, 2018, at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport for IEC's annual conference. Environmental threats to land, water, and c…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Sustainability,Energy Policy,Environmental Justice

0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 08/17/2018 | Last updated: 08/17/2018

3rd Annual Forward Symposium on Sustainability by USGBC Louisiana Chapter, Oct 19

by YijunW

Theme: Shared value, equity, and growth: designing a strategy for a sustainable future. The Forward symposium is designed to bring Louisiana's diverse green industry professionals together to propel …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1318 views | Posted on: 08/08/2018 | Last updated: 08/08/2018

“Pursuit of Sustainability”, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, August 13, Chicago, IL

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Jamie Biel, Director of Science and Sustainability for Treaty Oak Distilling, will lead a group discussion on Monday, August 13 beginning at 6pm about sustainability ideas/techniques in food and bever…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,healthy living

0 replies | 617 views | Posted on: 07/24/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

Will technology save us? Latest tech solutions in healthy, smart, and high performing buildings, July 25 2018, San Diego, CA

by Aditya

Will technology save us? Latest tech solutions in healthy, smart, and high performing buildings Sponsored by SDG&E Energy Innovation Center Session Overview: This session will be a fast-paced pres…

Filed under: Cleantech

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Sustainable Living,High Performance Building,AIA credits,Smart Buildings,Building Technology,GBCI

0 replies | 743 views | Posted on: 07/14/2018 | Last updated: 07/14/2018

Urban Green Fall Member Reception, Sept 25, NY

by YijunW

Join their at the Fall Member Reception to catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues and hear what's coming up for Urban Green Council. Open to current, past, and f…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 958 views | Posted on: 06/27/2018 | Last updated: 06/27/2018

GR2030 Zero Net Energy Series: Energy Efficiency Puts Money in Your Pockets, July 11, 11:30 am - 1 pm, Grand Rapids, MI

by Eileen Flynn // Student

During this session, you will learn to calculate key financial equations and portray the value to upper management. You will learn to judge a good deal for your organization. Net Present Value, Savin…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 847 views | Posted on: 06/13/2018 | Last updated: 06/15/2018

WMGC Green Night Event: Outdoor Lighting for Health, Safety, and the Environment, 5-7pm Wednesday, June 13, Northampton, MA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Light pollution is unwanted and excessive light at night produced by poorly designed streetlights, porch lights, patio lights, parking lot lights, stadium lights, any light at night. Light pollution …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Night

0 replies | 675 views | Posted on: 06/07/2018 | Last updated: 06/10/2018

40 Largest U.S. Cities Get a Health Rating - CityHealth's 2018 Report

by YijunW

CityHealth, which is an initiative of the de Beaumont Foundation and Kaiser Permanente, supports cities thrive through a set of policies that improve people’s day-to-day quality of life, well-being,…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 1691 views | Posted on: 05/28/2018 | Last updated: 06/06/2018

 

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