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Webinar: Circular Economy & Green Economy, April 12, 11 am BST
This webinar will discuss the shift from linear economy (make, use, dispose) to conserve resources and ensure long term sustainability in Wales. A circular economy is restorative and regenerative
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Residential Retrofits for Energy Equity (R2E2), A Free Virtual Summit, January 19-20
Home energy upgrades can reduce utility bills, make homes more comfortable and healthier, and cut emissions from greenhouse gases and other pollutants. But only about 0.2% of low-income households in
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This webinar will be presented by:
- Sanyog Rathod: AIA, CPHC, LEED AP President, Sol design + consulting
- Carl Sterner: Director of Design and Sustainability at Sol design + consulting
Free Webinar: Carbon, Chemicals and Compliance with MillerKnoll, October 20, 12 pm EST
MillerKnoll, one of the largest and most influential design manufacturers in the world, has ambitious goals and faces complex obstacles on the path toward a more sustainable future. Gabe Wing and Thad
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Webinar: Find and Select Better Materials for LEED Projects with Ecomedes, September 21, 2 pm ET
Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for your LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one
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How can commercial restroom design reduce touchpoints, promote proper hand hygiene, and reduce the spread of infection? This course explores this timely question. Attendees will first hear an overview
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Lunch and Learn Webinar: Introduction to Tubular Daylighting, August 10, 12pm
Learn about the latest advanced optical daylighting technology and the product category of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDD), which makes daylighting a space as easy as applying traditional lighting e
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Certified Passive House Consultant CPHC® Online Training, September 12, 4 pm ET
Phius (Passive House Institute US) established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. Phius has trained more than 3000 profes
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Free Online Green Careers Event: Virtual ESG Career Fair, August 3, 5 pm EST
This online career networking event is offered by USGBC LA. If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment wit
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E209 Advanced Smart Building Technologies, Online Course, July 25
What are the new building automation systems, programs and features – post pandemic and with the new generation of occupants?
How do these new systems contribute to Green, Energy Efficient an
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When designing a restroom, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that are durable, hygienic, and sustainable. Join us in this one-hour course as we explore practical
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Green Built Alliance Webinar: Building with Trees, May 24, 2 pm EDT
This course will provide an overview of the value of tree canopy and climate benefits of trees, tree protection while building, and regional context for tree protection.
Students will leave equippe
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RESNET Virtual Conference, May 3 - 5
Join RESNET online May 3-5, from the comfort of wherever you get wifi to network, earn 18 Professional Development credits, and stay up-to-date with industry trends.
The conference
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Tiny House Fest Vermont, June 23, 10 am - 5 pm, Brattleboro, VT
Enjoy the street fest where you'll find the Pop-up Tiny House Village, Housing + Placemaking Academy on three stages, Building Arts Marketplace, Building Demos, Speed Design Reviews, Parklets, Perform…
Webinar: Sustainable Acoustics, March 22, 3 pm EDT
Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fi
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Passive House Symposium, Nov 7, Boston, MA
Passive House buildings have been growing in size, scope, and impact across the region and this year’s symposium will be a showcase for real-world data on energy performance, financial cost, air qua…
Study: Renters Expect a Green Living Environment and They Are Willing to Pay Extra For It
Nowadays, renters are expecting sustainable features such as energy efficiency and good indoor air quality in their apartments. It is a trend that is supported by the government. The entire multifamil
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Greentown Labs Bold Ideas Challenge: Ideation Event, July 26-27, 3-9 pm, Somerville, MA
Greentown Labs BOLD IDEAS CHALLENGE is a 6 month accelerator program housed at Greentown Labs, the largest cleantech incubator in the United States and focussed on connecting entrepreneurs with the me…
gridCONNEXT brings together business, utility, finance, and policy leaders to explore the most important topics impacting the grid. The event convenes world-class experts to explore diverse perspectiv…
Reducing our Daily Use of Plastic
Plastic is something we come into contact with multiple times a day, whether it’s when we order our coffee in the morning, pack our lunch for work or pick-up take out from our favorite restauran
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Development of LEED started in 1993 by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Over the past 20 years, LEED has become the dominant green building design standard in the US and arguably…
Greenbuild India: Human X Nature, November 15 - 18, 2018, Mumbai, India
Greenbuild India, Human X Nature is the flagship event for sustainability professionals. Greenbuild India offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize busin…
Innovations in Climate Solutions May 16, 2018 1:15 to 2:45 PM EDT To take the action needed to thrive in a climate changed future, we need to design, develop, and implement a host of innovative t…
PassiveHouse: HVAC Systems for Hyper-Efficient Buildings, May 8, Boston, MA
Join us Passivehouse member meeting as we welcome Daniel H. Nall FAIA, P.E., VP at Syska Hennessy Group for a presentation on HVAC Systems for Hyper-Efficient Buildings. 5:30 - Networking Hour 6:…
Join the Environmental League of Massachusetts for drinks and hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate our shared achievements for the Massachusetts environment.
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