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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 | 711 views | Posted on: 03/08/2022 | Last updated: 03/08/2022

USGBC-LA: Thought Leadership Series - Occupant Health, March 28, 1 - 3 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

The deeper we dive into the relationship our buildings have with our health, the more we realize how our immediate environment has lasting impacts on our health and our behavior.

From indoor air qu

California Green Building

0 replies | 535 views | Posted on: 02/26/2024 | Last updated: 02/26/2024

Free Webinar: ADU Planning and Best Practice, March 5, 9-12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

In an effort to alleviate the States housing crisis, California passed a series of laws to allow homeowners to utilize their lots for building accessory dwelling units. This session aims to provide gu

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California Green Building

0 replies | 643 views | Posted on: 02/09/2024 | Last updated: 02/09/2024

Free Webinar: Maximizing Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits for Clean Energy and Affordable Housing, February 7, 11:30am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Explore the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax incentives on affordable housing in this comprehensive workshop.

With a focus on practical implementation, learn how IRA tax credits ca

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 528 views | Posted on: 01/19/2024 | Last updated: 01/19/2024

Celebrate BE-Ex! A Decade of Excellence, January 31, New York, NY, 6 - 9pm

by Hani // Social media manager

On January 31, commemorate the 10+ year anniversary of the Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex), celebrate their recent awards, achievements, and recognize the exceptional individuals who have contributed

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 876 views | Posted on: 12/22/2023 | Last updated: 12/23/2023

Certificate in Building Science and Net Zero Design, A Yestermorrow Design/Build School Online Course, 16 Sessions 6-9 pm Starting January 15

by Hani // Social media manager

Net Zero buildings are carbon neutral structures that integrate hyper-efficiency with renewable technologies. They are at the cutting edge of sustainable design, and a key strategy for policymakers ad

0 replies | 890 views | Posted on: 12/01/2023 | Last updated: 12/01/2023

Free 21 Acres Green Building Tour, December 9, Woodinville, WA

by samanthaklein // Intern

Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and technologies utilized by our LEED Platinum-cert

Filed under: Events

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Economy,Sustainible Food,Technology

0 replies | 785 views | Posted on: 11/17/2023 | Last updated: 11/17/2023

Free Webinar: Coining a Cleaner Future: How to Finance Your Emissions Reduction Plan, November 28, 11am-12pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

 

Financing is an essential step in the journey to emissions reduction, turning great decarbonization ideas into actionable plans. Join this webinar to learn from Financial Allies on how to le

0 replies | 486 views | Posted on: 11/03/2023 | Last updated: 11/03/2023

Women in Energy and Sustainability (WISE) Networking Lunch at Building Energy Exchange, November 2, 12-2 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BE-Ex’s Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) series is pleased to host a networking lunch, connecting emerging and industry-transitioning professionals with seasoned experts from across e

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 471 views | Posted on: 10/20/2023 | Last updated: 10/20/2023

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 | 689 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 | 1263 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 | 1522 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 | 667 views | Posted on: 03/25/2022 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

ASHRAE Boston January Meeting the 9th

by Amy

Technical Session Description: This course discusses the requirements of smoke control systems and the smoke modeling process that can be used to design such systems. The course dives into some comm…

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Keywords: ASHRAE Boston

0 replies | 992 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/04/2018

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 | 1011 views | Posted on: 02/07/2022 | Last updated: 02/09/2022

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 | 8091 views | Posted on: 01/08/2022 | Last updated: 03/29/2022

Women in Green 2021: What’s your Superpower? Online, Presented by BuiltEnvironmentPlus, December 15, 8-10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

 Women are driving the sustainability of the built environment. We are tasked with the most important mission of all: healing the earth. The Women in Green Roundtable creates opportunities for wo

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Women in Green

0 replies | 881 views | Posted on: 12/10/2021 | Last updated: 12/10/2021

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 | 830 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 | 1023 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 | 649 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 | 704 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 | 854 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 | 1138 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 | 1134 views | Posted on: 03/06/2018 | Last updated: 03/15/2018

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 | 674 views | Posted on: 02/19/2018 | Last updated: 02/20/2018

 

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