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Improving Indoor Air Quality with Product Testing - Allergy Standards Ltd.

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

Indoor air quality and allergy awareness were already growing as critical health and environmental concerns before the COVID-19 pandemic made these topics even more prevalent. 

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Linked to: Product Certications HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: Certification,Indoor Air Quality,Covid-19,VOCs,Health,Air Quality,IAQ,Allergies

0 replies | 7814 views | Posted on: 01/08/2022 | Last updated: 03/29/2022

Virtual Event: Why Passive House? October 14, 12 pm ET (Free)

by samanthaklein // Intern

You've heard the buzz around Passive House, but you're not sure why all the fuss? Is it really that different?

PHN Executive Director Ken Levenson unpacks the logic, the principles, the his

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: High Performance Building,Passive House,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1307 views | Posted on: 09/07/2022 | Last updated: 09/20/2022

PhiusCon 2022, Chicago, Illinois, October 25 - 28

by gracemorrison

PhiusCon (formerly North American Passive House Conference) is a leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science expertise. Now in

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1943 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/20/2022

RE+ Conference, Anaheim, CA, September 19-22

by gracemorrison

RE+ brings the modern energy industry together to foster a cleaner future for all. The largest and most comprehensive event in North America for the clean energy industry, RE+ is compri

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 976 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

CALGreen Electric Vehicle Workgroup (CEVW) Virtual Workshop, September 22

by gracemorrison

CALGreen Electric Vehicle Workgroup (CEVW) Workshop, 2022 Intervening Code Adoption Cycle. More information to be announced on their website.

California Green Building

0 replies | 614 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Online Course: Energy Codes, August 2, 3 PM

by gracemorrison

This course introduces current energy trends, required codes, and sustainability rating systems across the U.S. and the role of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.

You will hear from a sustainability ex

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1432 views | Posted on: 06/24/2022 | Last updated: 07/02/2022

Roadmap Conference, Portland, OR, June 28-30

by gracemorrison

Accelerated and widespread electric, smart, and shared mobility adoption requires a diverse and supportive ecosystem of industry and community leaders including utilities, local governments, vehicle O

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 543 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/14/2022

Free EEBA Webinar: Future Proof Healthy Home Strategies with Panasonic and Swidget, June 7, 2 pm Central

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Panasonic and Swidget have combined forces to empower your homes to monitor, assess, and optimize the healthy home and a multitude of other home automation possibilities.

- Learn how to expand the

0 replies | 606 views | Posted on: 06/03/2022 | Last updated: 06/09/2022

June 2, Demand Control Ventilation, June 2, 10:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The advent of building management protocols resulting from COVID-19 combined with inflationary energy costs have made the topic of safely manage outdoor air ventilation rates without “breaking t

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Savings,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation

0 replies | 1185 views | Posted on: 05/18/2022 | Last updated: 05/18/2022

Webinar: Intro to Designing a Net Zero Building, May 5, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Participants will learn the components of Zero Net. This webinar will examine case studies, detailing integrated systems and creative solutions that make Net Zero Energy (ZNE) a reality.

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Business Development,Energy Efficiency,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 1434 views | Posted on: 04/16/2022 | Last updated: 04/16/2022

Understanding Circular Economy: A Global GreenTag International Conversation, March 30th, 3 pm AEDT

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

The next Global GreenTag International Conversations' segment on Wednesday, March 30th is featuring Meryl Sukumar, a Sustainability Consultant and Mentor who will engage in an interesting conversa

0 replies | 583 views | Posted on: 03/25/2022 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

Colorado Passive House Happy Hour & Mini Expo - Winter/Spring 2022, March 18, 3-6 pm, Arvada, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What started as a casual get together of friends and colleagues in a relatively small niche of the construction industry, has turned into one of the premier events for Passive House and building scien

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 659 views | Posted on: 03/08/2022 | Last updated: 03/08/2022

Free Webinar: Desert-Friendly Landscapes for Beginners, February 16, 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are you new to the Valley or have a newfound interest in desert plants?

Discover common misconceptions associated with desert gardening and the fundamentals for watering, fertilizing, and pruning.

Filed under: Landscaping

California Green Building

0 replies | 869 views | Posted on: 02/07/2022 | Last updated: 02/09/2022

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium: Living Building Challenge - Influencing the Future of Building, February 21, 5-7 pm, Northampton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

WMGC Green Night: Living Building Challenge - Influencing the Future of Building Wednesday February 21st - 5-7 pm **Third Wednesday this Month Only** Platform Sports Bar Meeting Room Join WM…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 619 views | Posted on: 02/19/2018 | Last updated: 02/20/2018

Building Resilience: Putting Resilience into Practice in the Workplace, August 14, Los Angeles, CA

by YijunW

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…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 588 views | Posted on: 07/17/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

Community Solar Power Summit, July 18-19, Minneapolis, MN

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Community solar is one of the fastest growing sectors in the clean energy economy. In partnership with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) and Solar Power Events, the industry's preeminent…

Filed under: Events

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1262 views | Posted on: 06/15/2018 | Last updated: 06/15/2018

This is What LEED Platinum Living Looks Like - ZeroEnergy Design Delivers a Healthy and Green Home in a Massachusetts Suburb

by Rate It Green Team

When it comes to green building design, the sky really is the limit these days. Which also means that a green home can look as modern, as traditional, or whatever mix the client wants. We decided to h

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: Green Building,Massachusetts,LEED platinum Home

0 replies | 3494 views | Posted on: 06/09/2018 | Last updated: 02/17/2023

21st International Conference on Past and Present Research Systems on Green Chemistry, August 27 - 28, Boston, MA

by Christina Williams

Conference Series LLC Ltd is glad to announce 21st International Conference on Past and Present Research Systems on Green Chemistry, August 27-28, 2018 at Boston, USA. Green Chemistry 2018 will be or…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 05/30/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

Smart City: World Expo Congress, November 13 - 15, 2018, Barcelona, Spain

by YijunW

Values The event is based around the values of social inclusion and empowerment and is dedicated to promoting awareness, understanding and critical reflection between inhabitants of different cities …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 781 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

Horizon 18, the Global Solutions Platform for the Clean Economy, October 10 - 11, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Horizon18 is a global event-driven platform that harnesses the international movement towards a clean economy. Join an international community focused on driving the clean economy through solutions, i…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 965 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

EBC's Climate Action Forum: Design World Views on Adaptation and Resiliency, June 8, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Design leaders and urban design exemplars from around the world offer a wealth of inspiration and instruction for climate adaptation and carbon neutrality. This fourth installment in the series of qua…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 603 views | Posted on: 05/03/2018 | Last updated: 05/03/2018

26th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, May 14 - 18, Copenhagen, Denmark

by YijunW

The EUBCE combines one of the largest biomass science and technology conferences with a high quality industry exhibition, attracting biomass professionals from around the globe.

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 643 views | Posted on: 04/26/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

The State of Clean Energy Innovation and Opportunities for Growth on the North Shore, April 25, Peabody, MA

by YijunW

In celebration of Earth Day, the North Shore Technology Council and its Sustainability Forum subgroup is hosting a special Earth Day-themed program for the April Business Breakfast. Steve Pike, CEO of…

Filed under: Environment

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 786 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

BuildingsNY, May 8-9, NYC

by AbbieKnight

BuildingsNY announced its official collaboration with the International Facility Management Association, New York City Chapter (IFMA NYC) to provide education and professional development for facility…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 04/03/2018 | Last updated: 04/03/2018

Passive House: Barriers And Pathways to Scale on March 29, 6-8 pm, NY, NY

by AbbieKnight

From a design perspective, it is feasible to implement Passive House in NYC's high rise buildings. So what is stopping developers from taking the plunge and pursuing such projects? How much risk (real…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House

0 replies | 1036 views | Posted on: 03/06/2018 | Last updated: 03/15/2018

 

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