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Climate Change, Part 5: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?
This is this the final installment to the Climate Change series I’ve been writing for the last month or so, based on Bill Gates’s blog post. Since I’m wrapping it up, it seems timely
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Free Webinar: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, March 7, 9 am - 1 pm PT
From alignment with California’s decarbonization goals and local ordinances prohibiting new gas installs, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electr
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GBA invites Women+ In Green for an evening of networking, refreshments, and personal & professional planning for 2024.
At this event, participants will discuss their goals for the year an
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GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. Participants leave
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Sustainability Basics Workshop, Online, January 25, 9:30-11:30am BST
With their inherent stewardship and longer-term mindset, family businesses are perfectly placed to support the drive to Net Zero and wider sustainability and ESG goals. But the messaging can be confus
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Free Webinar: Embodied Carbon in Buildings: Tools Overview, December 31, 12-1:30pm
In this Tools Overview session, Built Environment Plus will discuss the wide breadth of available tools and how to select an appropriate tool for your project. We’ll dig a bit into background da
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USGBC NJ 2023 Leadership Awards, November 30, 6 pm, Montclair State University, Montclair, NJ
USGBC's Leadership Awards recognize excellence from local people, projects, and partners that are working to create better buildings and better lives for all. This annual event honors award w
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DOE Zero Energy Ready: Green Built Alliance Fall 2023 Workshops, Online, November 14, 2 - 4pm ET
DOE Zero Energy Ready Home Program and Beyond: Green Built Alliance Fall 2023 Workshops
This workshop will provide insight into the Department of Energy (DOE) Zero Energy Ready Home Program, repres
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The Behavior, Energy & Climate Change (BECC) conference is the premier conference focused on understanding human behavior and decision making and using that knowledge to accelerate the transition
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) are pleased to continue the conference partnership dedicated to the intersec
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The Urban Green Gala, October 6, 5-10 pm, New York, NY
The Urban Green Gala is Urban Green Council's most important fundraiser and supports critical education, policy and research initiatives. The Gala brings together leaders from all corners of
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Passive House 201: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction, Online, September 12, 3-5pm
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
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USGBC MA is Hiring - Marketing and Graphics Associate
Job Summary
The Marketing and Graphics Associate is a full-time position responsible for managing all organizational communications, graphics, and related marketing technology. The position will cu
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Clean Energy and Sustainable Affordable Housing Symposium, November 3rd, 1 - 5:30 PM
Clean Energy and Sustainable Affordable Housing Monday, November 3rd, 1 - 5:30 PM District Hall,75 Northern Ave, Boston, MA Over the next year, MassHousing will be launching an effort, in collab…
Resilience Workshop Series - Managing Risk and Uncertainty, February 12, 1:30-3 pm, Los Angeles, CA
Introduction to Resilience Series: Managing Risk and Uncertainty
This series of 90-minute workshops are designed to introduce you to what resilience is and how it applies to your life at home
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4th World Summit on Climate Change & Global Warming, June 17-18, Osaka, Japan
Climate Change 2019 warmly welcomes each one of the individuals and supporters from worldwide to attend 4th World Summit on Climate Change and Global Warming amid June 17-18, 2019 in Osaka,
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Free Screening of "A Plastic Ocean," February 8, 7pm-9pm, Little Compton, RI
About: This documentary begins when journalist Craig Leeson searching for the elusive blue whale, but discovers plastic waste in what should be pristine ocean. In this adventure film, Leeson teams up
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A Night of Inspiration with USGBC CEO Mahesh Ramanujam, Nov 30, Dallas, TX
Join the U.S. Green Building Council and the USGBC Texas Chapter for NEXT: A Night of Inspiration with USGBC President and CEO Mahesh Ramanujam.
Ramanujam will present USGB
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USGBC MA, Building Owners Roundtable, November 28, 8 - 9:30 am, Boston, MA
USGBC MA’s mission is to drive sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. The only way to accomplish our mission is to collaborate with community
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Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, November 19-22, Atlanta, GA
Presented by the U.S. Green Building Council, Greenbuild International is one of the largest annual events for green building professionals worldwide to learn and source cutting edge so
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Opening Reception for HarvestGreen by Foundation for a Green Future, October 23, 6-8pm, Boston, MA
Boston is building at an unprecedented rate while not enough thought has been given to green infrastructure. The impact of urban heat island is increasing along with rising temperatures due to climate
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To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat
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In response to advocating a more holistic approach to sustainable buildings, the USGBC is partnering with the WELL Building Institute to develop a new professional accreditation called the WELL AP. T…
Insights from a New Green Home - TOMORROW April 29, 2015 5 - 7 pm (Cape Cod)
Insights from a new green home! April 29th, 5 - 7 PM USGBC Cape & Islands Interest Group No charge, all are welcome, but please RSVP. Join us to view and learn about this recently completed gr…
1/21 Pursuit of Net Zero Energy: The Walgreens Experience: On Site Webinar in Boston
Pursuit of Net Zero Energy: The Walgreens Experience: On Site Webinar in Boston 1/21, 4:30-6PM 50 Milk Street, 17th Floor, Boston (Hercules Room, CIC Boston) Contact neilangus@devensec.com USGBC …
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