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Panel Discussion: The Future of Sustainable & Resilient Developments, February 7th in Miami, FL

by AbbieKnight

A panel on the Future of Sustainable and Resilient Developments.  Hear perspectives from Developers, Designers, Consultants and Lawyers.
Presented by OBMI Architecture along with ULI, AIA, USGBC

Filed under: Florida

Related to: Other

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Resilient Developments

0 replies | 1496 views | Posted on: 01/30/2019 | Last updated: 01/30/2019

Free Webinar: Building Electrification: Lessons from the Field, 2 Part Series, 9am-12:30 pm PT, August 22 & 23

by Hani // Social media manager

Seismic shifts in building energy policy and design are taking place in California, and across the country - and world. The move towards full decarbonization of the building stock has started and the

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 689 views | Posted on: 08/10/2024 | Last updated: 08/11/2024

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online Training with Urban Green Council, December 3, 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

Free Outdoor Lighting Workshop, Online, July 23, 9 am - 2:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Outdoor lighting is now dominated by use of LEDs and lighting controls as standard practice.  LED benefits include better energy efficiency, improved quality of light and environmentally friendly

California Green Building

0 replies | 727 views | Posted on: 06/24/2024 | Last updated: 06/24/2024

Free EEBA Webinar: Choosing a low carbon, high performing Insulation, June 26, 3 -4 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Hempitecture CEO, Matthew Mead, provides an overview of the natural fiber insulation market that is rapidly developing to support low embodied carbon construction. Reviewing different products and str

0 replies | 726 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/06/2024

Flooring Sustainability Summit, July 17 - 18, Washington, DC.

by cecilia.lopez // Event Management

The 2024 Flooring Sustainability Summit will bring together leaders from the flooring industry, architects and designers, policymakers, advocacy groups, and more for important conversations around adv

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Sustainability,Flooring,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1250 views | Posted on: 05/21/2024 | Last updated: 05/22/2024

California Green Building Conference, May 23, South Los Angeles, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

This year, the California Green Building Conference expands to all of California, bringing together advocates and companies from across the state. Join USGBC California in uniting the entire regi

California Green Building

0 replies | 706 views | Posted on: 04/30/2024 | Last updated: 04/30/2024

Living Future Conference 2024, May 7 - 9, Atlanta Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Living Future is an impact hub for the regenerative movement. At Living Future, individuals and organizations are united by a common purpose: a deep commitment to regenerative practices and scalable i

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

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 04/16/2024 | Last updated: 04/16/2024

Free Webinar: The Construction Paradigm: Energy-Active Buildings, April 18, 9 - 10 am ET, 3 -4 pm CEST

by Hani // Social media manager

This webinar will explore energy-active buildings and how they are poised to revolutionize the construction industry and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

This webinar is designed for any

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 745 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/30/2024

Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE): Sustainable Career Showcase, April 4, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE): Sustainable Career Showcase will highlight diverse perspectives within the energy and sustainability sector. Panelists will represent various indust

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 620 views | Posted on: 03/14/2024 | Last updated: 03/14/2024

Careers in Energy Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond, April 25, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

IEEE PES Women in Power (WiP) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are hosting a panel discussion on April 25, 2019 5:00PM-8:00PM at WPI Seaport in Boston: Careers in Energy Today, Tomorrow,

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 1142 views | Posted on: 04/20/2019 | Last updated: 04/20/2019

Latin America: Healthy Materials for Sustainable Buildings, April 4th in San Jose, Costa Rica

by AbbieKnight

The Costa Rica Collaborative hosts a panel of experts: ILFI’s James Connelly, Mohawk’s George Bandy, and Annie Bevan from Superior Essex to speak on the future of healthy materials for sus

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Sustainability,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1118 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019 | Last updated: 03/25/2019

Resilience Workshop Series - Putting Resilience into Practice in the Workplace, March 19, 1-5 pm, Los Angeles, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Resilience is the capacity to survive and thrive in the face of stressors and shocks. Learn what that means in real life, and how to become more resilient as individuals, organizations and communities

California Green Building

0 replies | 955 views | Posted on: 02/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/27/2019

Westward Group Alternative Energy Tokyo: No excuse for inaction on emissions

by kristywalls

The latest report by the United Nations panel on climate change may not offer any new surprises concerning the threats posed by global warming, but it does remind us that doing too little, or waiting …

Filed under: Other Green Building Climate Change

Related to: Other Green Building,Environmental Activism

0 replies | 908 views | Posted on: 11/17/2014 | Last updated: 11/17/2014

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainability,restrooms,locker rooms

0 replies | 2049 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

REEBA Roundtable, January 18th, Hartford, CT, 7:30-9:30 am

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join REEBA for a discussion 

with Bryan Garcia, President & CEO of the CT Green Bank and 

Co-Chair of Gov-Elect Lamont's Energy Transition Committee. 

This is an exciti

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1857 views | Posted on: 12/19/2018 | Last updated: 12/20/2018

USGBC Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Luncheon, January 24, 10am-2pm, Madison

by Yishan

Join USGBC Wisconsin for an event not to be missed!

The formal program will kick off with USGBC Wisconsin’s Annual Meeting highlighting 2018 accomplishments and setting the stage for an excit

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1372 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/25/2018

2019 Home Performance Conference and Trade Show, Chicago, IL, April 1-4

by Yishan

The 2019 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show is coming to the heart of Chicago, April 1 - 4, 2019. Though known as the Second City, Chicago takes a back seat to no town. Plan to join u

Filed under: Trade Shows

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 3150 views | Posted on: 11/10/2018 | Last updated: 11/10/2018

Boston Sustainability Breakfast, Nov 21, Boston

by Yishan

Join Net Impact Boston's informal breakfast meetup of sustainability professionals for networking, discussion, and moral support. It's important to remind ourselves that we are not the only on

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 914 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/03/2018

USGBC LA's Winter Wonderland, 14th Annual Green Gala, 12/14, Los Angeles

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

"WINTER WONDERLAND"

14th Annual Green Gala 8th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards

USGBC-LA's activities expand the green building marketplace, cultivate sustainab

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1261 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/05/2018

NY Officially Bans Fracking

by Chelsea W. // Student

Last week a monumental decision was made in New York State to officially ban high-volume hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”). Included in this decision was the release of the findings from the se…

Filed under: Environment News

Related to: Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: news,New York,Fracking

0 replies | 2264 views | Posted on: 07/07/2015 | Last updated: 08/01/2016

EcoDistricts: Director of Marketing + Communications - Apply by June 19!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The EcoDistricts team works hard to help create just, sustainable and resilient cities and neighborhoods for all, and we appreciate your interest in helping us accelerate the EcoDistricts movement. We…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1202 views | Posted on: 06/17/2015 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

Deep Energy Retrofits - Lessons from the Field, May 12, 2015, 6:30-8 pm, BSA, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Deep Energy Retrofits - Lessons from the Field May 12, 2015 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Price: This meeting is free and open to all Where: BSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Boston A panel of remodelers wi…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,BSA,Deep Energy Retrofits

0 replies | 1312 views | Posted on: 05/11/2015 | Last updated: 05/11/2015

2015 Greenovate Boston Community Summit! Saturday, June 6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

2nd Annual Greenovate Boston Community Summit Saturday, June 6, 2015 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM What Are You Doing on June 6th? Save the date for the 2015 Greenovate Boston Community Summit! This ye…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Climate Action Plan

0 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 04/01/2015 | Last updated: 04/01/2015

Green Burial: Organic Biodegradable Pods can help Loves ones Become Trees. Do you want this? Discuss!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Trade in that coffin for an Organic Burial "Pod" that help people become nutrients for new and growing trees? This is an idea Italian designers came up with. Do we want to "turn our loved ones into …

Filed under: Green Burial/Funeral Services

Keywords: Green Burial,Funeral

0 replies | 2293 views | Posted on: 03/01/2015 | Last updated: 03/01/2015

 

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