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Free Webinar: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, October 18, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Climate Mo

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Building Codes,Energy performance,New York Green Building,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 1225 views | Posted on: 09/25/2022 | Last updated: 09/25/2022

Heating Electrification Workshop 2024, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP), November 19 & 20, Syracuse, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

States in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic are committing to widespread adoption of highly efficient heat pumps by 2030. These aggressive goals aim to stabilize energy bills, improve health, and cut cli

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 322 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Buying Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity More Rapidly and Effectively, October 30, 12 pm - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar is part of the three-part Supplier Accelerator webinar series produced by the General Services Administration (GSA) in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quali

0 replies | 458 views | Posted on: 10/09/2024 | Last updated: 10/09/2024

Free Webinar: Wildfire Defense Certificate Training for Landscape Professionals, October 17, 5-7:30pm PDT

by Hani // Social media manager

The USGBC-CA Wildfire Defense Certificate Training Program was developed to educate construction professionals and landscapers on how to best harden homes and landscapes to fires through the use of ma

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California Green Building

0 replies | 889 views | Posted on: 09/14/2024 | Last updated: 09/14/2024

Free Webinar and Series: Fundamentals of Lighting (IES) - Mod 1: Introduction to Light and Lighting, September 18, 5:30-8 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The newly revised IES (Illuminating Engineering Society) Fundamentals of Lighting series is a great technical introduction for those entering lighting and related fields, including designers, salespeo

California Green Building

0 replies | 561 views | Posted on: 08/23/2024 | Last updated: 08/28/2024

Free Webinar: Automated Geodesic Homes = Regenerative Living with the World's First Ceramic Dome, August 28, 12-1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

What is the future of Geodesic housing, ranging from tiny homes to multifamily development? Is this a more sustainable way to build? 

Morgan Bierschenk is a geodesic dome and bioceramic materi

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 454 views | Posted on: 08/03/2024 | Last updated: 08/05/2024

Making the Pitch: Selling High Performance Design, July 31, 1:30-4:30 pm, Hybrid Event Online and in Chicago, IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green for a hybrid workshop that focuses on the language and resources that can be successfully leveraged to sell the concepts of high-performance design to a client.  

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 391 views | Posted on: 07/16/2024 | Last updated: 07/16/2024

State of the Green Building Industry, Networking Evening, June 25, 6-7:30 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This summer, Building Energy Exchange is hosting a networking evening to connect emerging professionals with industry thought leaders and leading building technology innovators.

Hear from a few of

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 312 views | Posted on: 06/12/2024 | Last updated: 06/12/2024

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association: MREA's Energy Fair & Demo Day, June 21 & 22, Custer, Wisconsin

by Hani // Social media manager

The MREA Industry Demo Day is a brand new and unique event where participants can engage in hands-on demonstrations, join networking and educational sessions, and explore cutting-edge clean energy tec

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 221 views | Posted on: 05/31/2024 | Last updated: 06/01/2024

Free Online Training: Zero Net Energy for Builders, June 11, 2:30 - 4 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

For the contractors and trades involved in residential and small commercial projects, Zero Net Energy (ZNE) is on the rise, to meet the energy code as well as client expectations. In this introductory

California Green Building

0 replies | 623 views | Posted on: 05/15/2024 | Last updated: 05/15/2024

Sustainability in Action Roundtable – The Future of Sustainability & Southface's 46th Anniversary, May 3, 7-9 am, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In celebration of Southface’s 46th anniversary on May 3rd, we are bringing back one of our favorite SART events: The Future of Sustainability.

Join us for an inspiring conversation centered a

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

0 replies | 443 views | Posted on: 04/25/2024 | Last updated: 04/25/2024

Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes: Air Leakage Control for Interstitial Cavities, December 15, 1 - 3 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. It is well understood in the building science c

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California Green Building

Keywords: High Performance Building,Insulation,air sealing,Air Leaks

0 replies | 1965 views | Posted on: 11/01/2022 | Last updated: 11/03/2022

Passive House MA 2022 Symposium: Pushing the Boundaries of Passive House, November 16, Boston, MA

by samanthaklein // Intern

This symposium will feature presentations, case-studies, panel discussions, and networking. There will be presentstions on the Winthrop Center Large Commercial Office, Opt-In Specialized Energy C

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Architecture,Energy Efficiency,High Performance Building,Passive House

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 10/17/2022 | Last updated: 10/17/2022

#ABX 2014 October 28 - 30

by admin

Check out the Socially Sustainable Design and Sustainable Energy Solutions sessions at #ArchitectureBoston Expo, sponsored by the Institute for Human Centered Design and the Northeast Sustainable Ener…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: ABX2014,BSA,Architecture

0 replies | 975 views | Posted on: 10/17/2014 | Last updated: 10/17/2014

GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training - January 22, 8 -11am, Los Angeles, CA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.

This course teaches the basics

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California Green Building

Keywords: Training Green Building

0 replies | 932 views | Posted on: 01/09/2019 | Last updated: 01/13/2019

4th Edition of Global Conference on Plant Science and Molecular Biology

by Christina Wilson

Plant Science Conference 2019 will provide a dedicated platform to peer researchers, young inspired scientists, academicians, and industrialists to meet, discuss and share the knowledge that’s s

0 replies | 369 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

USGBC NJ Annual 2018 Holiday Party & Member Reception, Dec 11, Elizabeth, NJ

by Aditya

Come and celebrate & network with your friends and colleagues at our holiday celebration. Board of Directors Election Ballots will be available that night - only current NJ members may vote in the

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC New Jersey

0 replies | 1156 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

Presinar: LEED Supports Healthy Spaces, Nov 14, Boston MA

by Yishan

Missed Greenbuild Boston? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. In this session, subject matter experts discuss how LEED addresses human health and well-being.
Course Objectives:

Und


Filed under: Information and Resources

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 537 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

MIT Water Summit 2018: Thirsty Cities, November 15-16, Cambridge, MA

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

By 2050, 70% of the world’s population will live in cities, up from 50% today. Many cities are already running out of water. This year’s MIT Water Summit brings together representatives of

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Water Treatment and Filtration,Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Water Supply,Water,Water Conservation,Water Efficiency

0 replies | 951 views | Posted on: 10/28/2018 | Last updated: 10/28/2018

4th Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards, November 15, Somerville, MA

by Aditya

Join the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts for the Fourth Annual Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards!

The awards will be emcee’d by WBUR’s Robin Young! We’re exc

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Business,Green Economies

0 replies | 864 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/16/2018

Webinar: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, November 1, 2018 - 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: Sustainable Building,Product Transparency,Ecofriendly restrooms

0 replies | 987 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: Environmental Education Center Built for LBC Zero Energy Certification, 9/14, Lincoln, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

This Pro Tour will feature the Massachusetts Audubon Society’s new net zero environmental learning center. During this event, attendees will learn how the team at Maclay Architects approached balanc…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 739 views | Posted on: 09/06/2018 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

International Conference on Sustainable Development, September 26-28 2018, New York

by Aditya

About Our Mission The International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) provides a forum for academia, government, civil society, UN agencies, and the private sector to come together to s…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Development,Sustainable Development Goals

0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 08/16/2018 | Last updated: 08/16/2018

Zero Carbon Buildings by Carbon Based Lifeforms, August 17 in Boston

by AbbieKnight

In the last decade, carbon levels increased 20 parts per million (from 380 to 403), the population grew by one billion, global temperature increased by half a degree Celsius, and 25 percent more peopl…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Zero Carbon Buildings

0 replies | 723 views | Posted on: 08/08/2018 | Last updated: 08/08/2018

Employees of Magor Brewery Remove Waste from Foreshore

by rkedata // Eco-Activist

20 employees from Magor Brewery took a day off from brewing beer recently and headed down to the shoreline to give it a good (late) spring clean! The MP for Newport East, Jessica Morden and the Ke…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Related to: Environmental Activism,Environment News

0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 12/23/2014 | Last updated: 12/23/2014

 

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