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First Net-Zero School In Massachusetts, August 23, 12:30-5:00pm, Cambridge, MA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join NESEA for a tour of a new high performance campus in Cambridge. This project is designed to be the first net zero emissions school in Massachusetts and the largest net zero emissions building in

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Schools,Net zero

0 replies | 1687 views | Posted on: 07/12/2019 | Last updated: 07/12/2019

6th World Congress on Materials Science and Engineering

by Charles

Welcome to Materials Info 2023, the 6th World Congress on Materials Science and Engineering! Our conference, themed " Materials Innovation and Impact," will be held on September 18th and 19t

Filed under: Energy

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Materials Science,nanotechnology

0 replies | 1306 views | Posted on: 04/19/2023 | Last updated: 04/19/2023

Free Webinar - Energy Efficiency; Now is the time to go green, April 26, 12 pm GMT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

With the increase in fuel prices, the general rise in the cost of living, and the race to net zero, this 1-hour CPD (continuing professional development) session examines how now is the time for all i

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1183 views | Posted on: 04/01/2023 | Last updated: 04/05/2023

Women in Sustainability & Energy: Women’s History Month, Where Are We Now?, March 30, 6-7:30pm, New York City

by Hani // Social media manager

BE-Ex’s Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) Series is excited to host a celebratory panel discussion and networking event in honor of Women’s History Month.

The founding women o

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 858 views | Posted on: 03/15/2023 | Last updated: 03/15/2023

USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Athens, March 23, 5:30-7:30 pm, Athens, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC Georgia’s Green Scene is back and in-person! USGBC Georgia’s Athens Branch invites you to their monthly gathering for those interested in all things sustainable and green. This is a

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

0 replies | 1202 views | Posted on: 02/27/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: All-Electric Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) for Designers and Building Owners, March 1, 10am - 12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

All-electric homes are becoming more and more common in California. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are also becoming a common way to house people in California. This session offers a unique opportuni

California Green Building

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 02/15/2023 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes: Ventilation Terminations and the Enclosure, February 28, 9 - 11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This two-hour course is designed to help partic

0 replies | 933 views | Posted on: 01/30/2023 | Last updated: 02/01/2023

Free Virtual Career Fair: USGBC-LA Green Jobs Career Fair, January 25, 2:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Green job seekers: USGBC LA invites you to attend an LA Green Jobs – Virtual Career Fair. 

If you’re looking to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability

California Green Building

0 replies | 1109 views | Posted on: 01/10/2023 | Last updated: 01/10/2023

Free Webinar: NECEC Emerging Trends Series - Decarbonizing Building Heating, January 19, Online, 10-11:30 AM ET

by Rushabh // Social media manager

One of the toughest barriers to achieving net zero is how to decarbonize the thermal side of energy production (e.g. building heating). Electrification with heat pumps has been proposed as a broadly a

0 replies | 1259 views | Posted on: 12/16/2022 | Last updated: 12/16/2022

Sustainable Opportunity: Echoing Green, Fellowship Applications are Now Open

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Echoing Green offers a full-time, two-year Fellowship aimed at supporting social impact leaders by connecting them with the tools, resources, and communities they need to bring their ideas to lif

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1408 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

Clean Energy-Powered Affordable Housing Startup in Chicago: 548 Capital LLC

by AbbieKnight

Robert "A.J." Patton and Erica Johnson, childhood friends who grew up in low-income communities, recently launched 548 Capital LLC, a company that aims to provide better quality and mor

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Energy Efficiency,Solar

0 replies | 7850 views | Posted on: 09/08/2019 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Great American Tiny House Show, September 14-15, Raleigh, NC

by Gina Pryciak // Student

On display will be Tiny Homes, Container Homes, Modular Homes and Portable Structures. Additional exhibits will include building equipment, tools, supplies, real estate brokers, accessories, trav

Filed under: Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses

0 replies | 1805 views | Posted on: 08/07/2019 | Last updated: 08/07/2019

USGBC Build it Better - Jersey, City, 2019, September 12, Liberty House, Jersey City, New Jersey

by MVillere

This is USGBC's premier, signature event for the Middle Atlantic and New England Regions hosted at Liberty House in Jersey City, NJ in a beautiful ballroom with a spectacular view of NYC

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 2280 views | Posted on: 07/24/2019 | Last updated: 08/02/2019

Job Opening: The Green Engineer, Project Manager for Sustainable Design Consulting

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Project Manager for Sustainable Design Consulting The Green Engineer, Inc., seeks an individual with a passion for sustainable building design and construction to join our team as a Project Manager…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1639 views | Posted on: 07/21/2015 | Last updated: 07/21/2015

LEED Tour – Indianapolis Public Library, East Washington branch, July 25, Indianapolis, IN

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join USGBC Indiana for a tour of the LEED v4 Certified Indianapolis Public Library, East Washington branch. This event will engage attendees with a tour of the library and will highlight specific gree

Keywords: Green Building,LEED Building Tour

0 replies | 1255 views | Posted on: 06/25/2019 | Last updated: 06/25/2019

Net Zero Energy Buildings Webinar, Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN), June 19, 7-8pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join Mass Climate Action (MCAN) on Wednesday, June 19th for a Net Zero Buildings webinar. Learn everything you need to know about why getting buildings to Net Zero is a huge part of the clim

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 06/11/2019 | Last updated: 06/11/2019

Greenbuild Mexico, June 18-19, Mexico City

by AbbieKnight

Mexico City is a global leader in sustainability and Greenbuild Mexico is the premiere forum uniting a green building community around changing lives, revolutionizing business and addressing pressing

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Greenbuild,Human Nature,Mexico

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 05/26/2019 | Last updated: 05/26/2019

Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference: April 15 Hampshire College, April 16, Northampton, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference April 15 - 16, Hampshire College, Northampton, MA The annual Sustainable Communities and Campuses Conference connects stakeholders from municipaliti…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Campus Sustainability

0 replies | 1015 views | Posted on: 02/24/2016 | Last updated: 02/24/2016

Greater Philly Passive House Association (GPPHA) Monthly Meeting - February 10 6:15 - 8:15 pm

by btfalcon71 // Architect, Sustainable Design Professional

Greater Philly Passive House Association (GPPHA) Monthly Meeting Next Meeting: February 10, 6:15 pm When: Second Wednesday every month, 6:15 - 8:15PM Where: IEI Group offices, 428 N. 2nd St. Phi…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 1287 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

How Do We Save The World From Environmental Catastrophe?

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Humans should leverage the motives of profit to save the planet. That’s what Rick Fedrizzi, the CEO and founding chair of the USGBC, which developed the most widely used green building rating system…

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

0 replies | 672 views | Posted on: 01/23/2016 | Last updated: 01/23/2016

Stores Phase Out Flame Retardant Furniture - Chemicals Linked to Cancer, Obesity and Low IQ

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

Stores are phasing out flame retardant furniture as 97% of Americans are said to be living with toxic chemicals in their bodies. It is shocking to learn that most of the furniture that has been use…

Filed under: Furniture

Keywords: Flame Retardants,Toxicity,Furniture

0 replies | 1444 views | Posted on: 12/03/2015 | Last updated: 12/03/2015

Energy Day of Action at the State House: November 10th- Starts at 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Energy Day of Action: November 10 November 10 is a critical day in our fight to ensure our elected officials move us toward a clean and just energy economy. On the 10th, a bill proposing to give…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment,Pipeline,Kinder Morgan,Toxics Action Network

0 replies | 1109 views | Posted on: 11/05/2015 | Last updated: 11/05/2015

The Debate Over Foam

by NobleHome // Affordable, passive solar, easy to build kit houses

Since Noble Home's inception we've been using foam-insulated SIPs to build the shell of our homes. This has always been a compromise, since foam isn't as environmentally friendly as we'd like and ther…

Filed under: Insulation

Related to: Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,Foam,SIPs

0 replies | 2404 views | Posted on: 10/13/2015 | Last updated: 10/13/2015

Cleaning companies embrace environmental, health and wellness compliance

by Jason L. // LEED AP O+M

Did you know there are sustainability related certifications for cleaning companies who adopt standardized products, tools and science-based processes? Although a prerequisite for LEED criteria under…

Filed under: Cleaning Services - Commercial

0 replies | 1397 views | Posted on: 09/24/2015 | Last updated: 09/24/2015

Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Oct 6 - 7 - Dubuque, Iowa

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

The Growing Sustainable Communities Conference consists of two days of education, inspiration and collaboration on topics of interest to anyone who cares about the convergence of economic prosperity, …

Filed under: Iowa

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 08/23/2015 | Last updated: 08/23/2015

 

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