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Webinar: The Benefits of Selecting Healthier Building Products, August 27, 12:30 pm, Australia EST

by Global GreenTag International Pty Ltd & Global GreenTag LLC (USA)

Everyone at the beginning of 2020 knew it was going to be a big year but nobody expected the impacts that came with COVID 19 to bring the topic of human health starkly into focus. 

For the bui

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 833 views | Posted on: 08/24/2020 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

Free Webinar: For the Birds: Energy Co-Benefits of Bird-Friendly Buildings, December 10, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Enhancing energy efficiency through building envelope technologies doesn’t just improve building performance – it can also play a key role in protecting bird populations. Join this webinar

0 replies | 157 views | Posted on: 11/18/2024 | Last updated: 11/18/2024

Webinar: WELL Chicago! A Virtual Tour of WELL Certified Commercial Offices, March 11, 11:30 am CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This program highlights two commercial office spaces in Chicago and their experience with certification under the WELL Building Standard for interiors.  The program concludes with informatio

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,WELL,Commercial Buildings,Chicago,Commercial Construction,Offices

0 replies | 948 views | Posted on: 02/13/2021 | Last updated: 02/13/2021

Strategic Energy, Sustainability & Climate Action Planning, February 23, 9am - 11:30am EST

by SarahA

This workshop will provide an introduction to strategic planning frameworks for achieving sustainable energy goals.

We are at a tipping point in the call for climate action – organizations ar

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,Sustainability,Carbon Reductions,Climate Action Plan

0 replies | 1318 views | Posted on: 01/28/2021 | Last updated: 01/28/2021

Online: Green School Summit for School Leaders, Provided by the Center for Green Schools, February 4 - 5

by SarahA

Shifting from Crisis Management to Innovation: Leading for a Sustainable Future

Join school and district leaders from around the globe to share strategies for leading toward greener, healthier, and

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Social Equity,Justice,Green Schools,Center For Green Schools,K-12 Schools

0 replies | 1045 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/14/2021

Benchmarking Report - NYC's Energy and Water Use 2020, January 26, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Addressing climate change means addressing the energy used in buildings. Two-thirds of New York City’s greenhouse gas emissions come from this sector, and the city needed reliable data to create

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Water Use Reduction,energy and water usage

0 replies | 562 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020 | Last updated: 12/24/2020

Virtual Course: Green International Qatar: Certified Cost Professional (CCP) Course, 12/20-1/24, 11 am-2 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Certified Cost Professional Training Starting, 20 Dec 2020, Sun-Tue-Thu, 7.00pm-10.00pm for 40 Hrs

AACE International’S Certified Cost Professional AACE International’s Certified C

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Online Courses,green international,CCP

0 replies | 755 views | Posted on: 12/12/2020 | Last updated: 12/15/2020

Virtual Building Systems, Free Workshop, NSRB, Saturday December 12, 10 am - 15:45 pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

One of the most important decisions you will make during your self build journey is which building system to use.  The building system is the method used to construct the superstructure of the ho

Design for the Future with EV Charging, a Greenbuild Webinar, December 2, 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The adoption of electric vehicles in the United States has reached a new inflection point. With over 3 million EVs expected to be sold over the next 5 years, new and existing buildings are increasingl

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Multifamily,Building,Construction,Electric Vehicles,EVs,Commercial

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 11/13/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

NSBRC Virtual Passivhaus Workshop with Passivhaus Trust, November 27 - 28

by SarahA

The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.

Meet Passivhaus accredited experts and suppliers at this two day workshop - a

Filed under: Education

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Standards,Passiv Haus

0 replies | 1104 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

Webinar: Selecting Athletic Turf You Can Feel Good About, October 28, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Many variables must be considered when selecting the right type of athletic turf or outdoor recreation space for your application. Even if health and the environment are at the forefront of the decisi

Keywords: Health,Toxic Chemicals,Athletic Turf,Outdoor Recreation,Healthy Building Network,Hazard Spectrum,Microplastics

0 replies | 1195 views | Posted on: 10/15/2020 | Last updated: 10/15/2020

Webinar: #EEDAY2020, October 7, 10 am- 2 pm EDT

by SarahA

This half-day event will celebrate policy, the built environment, and tools energy efficiency provides to uplift Black and brown communities. This event will bring together energy efficiency lead

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Social Justice,Climate Action,built environment,Electrification,Renewable Infrastructure,Placemaking

0 replies | 1477 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

24th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce, A Virtual Event, September 20 - October 8

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 24th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce will take place, this year for the first time as a VIR­TU­AL con­fer­en­ce from&nb

Filed under: Passive House

Keywords: Passivhaus,Passive House Institute

0 replies | 1484 views | Posted on: 09/10/2020 | Last updated: 09/10/2020

Job Opportunity - Treehouse Seeks Ecommerce Manager, Austin Texas

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Treehouse is hiring! Ecommerce Manager Responsibilities: -Take direction from senior leadership on strategic direction for TreeHouse’s online store -Provide market, competitive, strategic an…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 846 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

Cool, Clean, and Warm: Workshop on Clean Heating Solutions and Incentives, August 9 in Boston

by AbbieKnight

Did you know that in Massachusetts, more greenhouse gas emissions come from heating than from power generation? Most heating is fueled by natural gas, fuel oil, or inefficient electric resistance. For…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenhouse Gases

0 replies | 932 views | Posted on: 07/31/2017 | Last updated: 07/31/2017

Energy Storage: A Vital Element in a Lower Carbon World in Boston on August 10

by AbbieKnight

Whether the reason is Energy Independence, National Security or Climate Change, reducing the use of Carbon will be critical to society’s future. One critically important aspect about fossil fuels is…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Storage,Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 1483 views | Posted on: 07/18/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

LEED v4 Technical Workshop in Bengalaru July 14-15

by Matt Z. // Student

A two-day intensive workshop, focused on technical updates of the LEED v4 rating system. Workshop highlights: • Changes in LEED v4 Credits • Integrated design process: a collaborative approac…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1304 views | Posted on: 07/07/2017 | Last updated: 07/07/2017

Energy Forum: The Next Generation of Transportation, July 10

by AbbieKnight

Hear from the innovators and experts on advances in transportation technology, not just to get us where we want to go, but also to reduce greenhouse gases, improve air quality, and support the regionâ…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017

Women in Green Summer Networking Happy Hour

by Matt Z. // Student

Women in Green is an initiative focused on advancing more women leadership in public and private sector positions that are key to advancing sustainability, green buildings, and communities in our regi…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1037 views | Posted on: 06/14/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Western Mass Green Consortium at Green Night, June 14

by AbbieKnight

Right now may be the most exciting, dangerous, and important time to be alive in all of human history. Dire environmental crises insist that we quickly upgrade to a new way of life that will sustain u…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainable Living

0 replies | 893 views | Posted on: 06/05/2017 | Last updated: 06/05/2017

Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference, June 14-15

by AbbieKnight

ProExpos Group presents the 12th annual Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference. This event will feature over 250 exhibitors displaying products and services necessary for the op…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Energy Conservation,Energy Management

0 replies | 1567 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

Support the EPA - Events in Multiple Cities - May 11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join with colleagues and friends for a lunchtime rally during Public Service Recognition Week to say thanks to the EPA employees! We want to let these people know that we greatly appreciate their e…

Keywords: Environment,EPA,Clean Air,Clean Water

0 replies | 931 views | Posted on: 05/10/2017 | Last updated: 05/10/2017

How Cleantech Enables Smarter Cities - Powered by: Urban Future Lab

by aahassonjee

How Cleantech Enables Smarter Cities is taking place at Smart Cities NYC´17. Once you register for the Smart Cities NYC´17 conference and expo, you´ll receive a code in your confirmation email w…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Cleantech,Smart Cities

0 replies | 791 views | Posted on: 04/27/2017 | Last updated: 04/27/2017

Event: Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway Green Infrastructure Conference, 5/31 - 6/2, Detroit, MI

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

You are invited to participate as a presenter at the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Green Infrastructure Conference in Detroit, Michigan. This conference will draw up to 1,000 engineers, landscape archi…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 705 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Executive Director and Additional Opportunities at Renew Missouri

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Renew Missouri has the following open positions: ​Executive Director To apply, please email a PDF copy of your resume, cover letter, and examples of relevant work product to apply@renewmo.org…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Internship Opportunity

0 replies | 1333 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/08/2017

 

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