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Virtual Event: Eversource 2022 Zero Energy Buildings Conference, Residential and Commercial, October 6

by gracemorrison

This virtual, full day event is free to all architects, builders, general contractors and anyone who wants to learn more about zero energy commercial buildings.

This year's conference includes&

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1648 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/10/2022

Free Webinar: Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing, November 22, 11:30 am - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Material conversion from source to useful products often has tremendous detrimental environmental implications in terms of energy demands, greenhouse gas emissions, and other toxic waste releases. Thi

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 557 views | Posted on: 11/05/2024 | Last updated: 11/05/2024

Free Webinar: Electrifying Restaurants, November 6, 10am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This class is an introduction to electric options for restaurant kitchens, from hole-in-the-wall diners to Michelin Star fine dining, with an emphasis on culinary traditions from around the world, inc

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 604 views | Posted on: 10/14/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Strategies for Encouraging Continued Green Building Materials Demand and Supply Growth

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I recently had a sober conversation with a colleague where we agreed we should be further along in quite a few ways than we are in terms of green building.  I imagine many people in our wider cir

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Materials,Sustainability,Healthy Materials,Building Materials,Sustainable Materials,Healthy Buiilding

0 replies | 981 views | Posted on: 09/21/2024 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Tour a Passive House Historic Renovation in New Haven, CT, September 6, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join NESEA for a Pro Tour of a recently renovated historic building in New Haven, CT! During this event, attendees will learn how the project team transformed this building, originally a hotel fr

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 411 views | Posted on: 09/01/2024 | Last updated: 09/01/2024

USGBC Online Summit: Workforce Development in Green Building, September 3-5

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How can we recruit, train and connect with a skilled green workforce? The U.S. has seen a 50% increase in green jobs since 2019, and the Inflation Reduction Act is anticipated to create an a

0 replies | 744 views | Posted on: 08/09/2024 | Last updated: 08/09/2024

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online Training with Urban Green Council, October 9, 9 am - 2 pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

In GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.

What you’ll learn

B

Filed under: Professional Accreditations - Individual

Related to: Education ,Continuing Education Programs,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA,GBCI,CEUs,PDH

0 replies | 923 views | Posted on: 07/19/2024 | Last updated: 07/23/2024

Free Green Builder Media Webinar: Zero Energy Workforce Housing, July 17, 2-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Howard Building Science is building beautiful Zero Energy Ready Homes in Granite Falls, North Carolina for around $200,000. And these are not bare-bones homes. They are constructed with structural ins

0 replies | 453 views | Posted on: 06/22/2024 | Last updated: 06/22/2024

Building Electrification Fundamentals Part 1 of a 4 Part Series: - "BE & Me," July 11, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have you ever wondered how electric technologies may impact you, your home, or your workplace? Or wondered what impacts they may have on your energy consumption, costs, or even the environment? If so,

California Green Building

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/06/2024

Grey To Green Chicago: Exploring Green Infrastructure & Economic and Environmental Justice, June 6 - 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, with Co-Host Blacks in Green, will be hosting Grey To Green Chicago: Exploring Green Infrastructure & Economic and Environmental Justice on June 7, 2024.

Gr

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 503 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024 | Last updated: 05/20/2024

USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Atlanta, November 3, 6 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

USGBC Georgia’s Emerging Professionals has monthly gathering for those interested in all things sustainable and green. This is a laid-back, after-work opportunity to meet other sustainabili

Filed under: Events

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Keywords: Green Building,Green Careers,Social Networking,Atlanta

0 replies | 1181 views | Posted on: 10/10/2022 | Last updated: 10/10/2022

Hybrid Event: Beyond Zero Series: Burn Ban – The Benefits of Induction Cooking, September 22, 6 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Induction cooktops and ranges are gaining traction in the market as an integral part of a climate-friendly building, and an efficient, healthy, and safe alternative to typical electric and gas ranges

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Induction Cooking,Cooking

0 replies | 720 views | Posted on: 09/13/2022 | Last updated: 09/13/2022

Sustainable Investment Forum North America 2022, NYC, September 22

by gracemorrison

The Forum will bring engaged institutional investors, fund managers, and highly recognized organisations to discuss ESG strategies and developments in sustainable finance, that balance sustainabl

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1648 views | Posted on: 08/08/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Rental Effect Study: Which Green Office Building Features Do Tenants Pay For?

by YijunW

A 2017 study shows that green features such as natural light, efficient HVAC, water conservation, public transit, an electric car charging station, an onsite fitness facility, and access to services w

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 8492 views | Posted on: 05/13/2018 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

BE+ Bike Tour 2022, Boston, MA, September 17

by gracemorrison

This year, the group will be touring from South Boston to the Seaport, following the coastline to explore the area’s emerging environmental design, development, and ecological significance. Coas

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1129 views | Posted on: 07/11/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

3rd Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy” (Green Chemistry 2023)

by Ruby Dawson

We are delighted to extend you a warm invitation to join our one of the most prestigious conferences on “3rd Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy” (G

Filed under: Information and Resources

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 931 views | Posted on: 07/04/2022 | Last updated: 07/04/2022

Passive House 201 Event: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction, August 16, 3 PM

by gracemorrison

This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard.

Concepts will include building envelope & insulation, air tightne

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Design,Construction,Passive House

0 replies | 2186 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 08/10/2022

Grey to Green Virtual Conference 2022: Designing Future Proof Cities With Green Infrastructure, June 22 - 23

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As we build back from the COVID-19 Pandemic, we can reimagine our communities as places where health and well being are at the forefront of design, planning and investment. The 9th Annual Grey to

Keywords: Green Roofs,Grey to Green

0 replies | 1115 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/07/2022

Studies: High Ventilation Rates are Associated with Lower Rate of Illness and Absences

by YijunW

Have you thought about how ventilation* rates influence human health and performance? Studies have shown high ventilation rates are associated with lower respiratory illness, lower rates of sick build

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 3178 views | Posted on: 07/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/15/2023

New England's Climate Readiness: Diverse Voices on Adaptation and Resilience Newiee's, July 26, Lowell, MA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) is pleased to announce its fourth annual “Women Shaping the Agenda” series titled “New England’s Climate Readiness: Diverse Voices on A…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: New England Women In Energy and the Environment

0 replies | 739 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

2018 Environmental and Sustainability Summit, August 20 - 22, Prescott, AZ

by Eileen Flynn // Student

A three day summit that discusses how the Arizona Chamber of Commerce can help contribute to a more sustainable Arizona. The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry believes that to maintain a strong…

Filed under: Events

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Environment,Sustainability,Arizona

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 07/08/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

7th Annual Green Building Expo and Ed, October 18, NY

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join us for the educational, informational event showcasing green building products and services. Networking. Learning. Seeing green products and services. Expanded Education Sessions to be Annou…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,New York

0 replies | 1074 views | Posted on: 06/20/2018 | Last updated: 06/20/2018

3-Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Program, Aug 29 - 31, Jaipur, India

by Eileen Flynn // Student

A three-day training workshop is being organized by GRIHA Council in association with TERI from August 29-31, 2018 in Jaipur. The workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge on green buildings and GRIHA …

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

Keywords: India Green Building

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

Developers Urged to Go Green in Cebu, Phillipines

by YijunW

Going green in construction and facilities is not just about good looks and savings on utility bills, but more and also about the building resilience, health, and well-being of every single person. Ho…

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 06/04/2018 | Last updated: 06/28/2018

Renewable Energy Expo 2018, August 2 - 4, Yangon, Myanmar

by YijunW

RENEWABLE ENERGY EXPO MYANMAR 2018 is the only specialized Renewable Energy technology and equipment event that brings together an international congregation of Government and private renewable energy…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1165 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

 

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