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Reducing Plastics in Construction Summit, Online, December 2, 1 pm BST
Join the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products and the ASBP Reducing Plastics in Construction Group for the inaugural Reducing Plastics in Construction Summit.
High Performance Home Builder Summit will focus on providing the tools and networking that builders, raters, analysts, and architects need to take high performance, healthy, resilient homes to ne
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Smart City Expo Miami, September 18 - 20, Miami, Florida
This September, leading urbanists, technologists, renewable energy experts, and more will convene at Smart City Expo Miami. The event’s theme, “Building Sustainable Communities,” wil
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The Net Zero Conference 2023, Los Angeles, September 13-14
The Net Zero Conference has been bringing together climate leaders to build a net-zero, decarbonized future for a decade. Top topics incliude:
- Carbon
- Climate
- Equity
- ESG
- Net Zero
From new developments to historic structures, suburban offices to high-rise towers, rural open-air towns to 100-year-old walkable cities, technology is enabling a massive transformation all over the c
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Are you interested in learning about the latest sustainable building practices and energy-efficient construction techniques? Join this virtual conference that brings together industry expert
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2023 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry, July 11-13, Detroit, Michigan
Theme: Decarbonization - Turning Goals Into Achievable Action Plans.
The industrial sector accounts for a large portion—more than 25%—of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonizi
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Join NESEA for a tour of Solara Phase 3, a low embodied carbon, market-rate, net zero multifamily complex in Rotterdam, NY. The complex, including the first two phases, will be the largest market
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This online workshop will help you make the leap from standard market-driven construction to a quality "green" home. They will discuss site design, building envelope design, climatic de
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The “Perfect Wall” defined and demonstrated
We keep using the term “perfect wall” when describing the various control layers on the #1920sMakoverATL deep enegy retrofit and learning house. This concept does deserve to be unpac
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Building Operator Certification Program, February 22
Operations & maintenance best practices can save 5-20% annually on energy bills but buildings can only be operated efficiently if the building operator is properly trained. The BOC program fo
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Rental Home Energy Programs and Policies for Cities, January 13, 11-12 PM EST
RMI and EcoWorks recently supported a cohort of 10 cities in Michigan working to address energy use and equity in rental housing. These cities modeled best practices from leading examples across the c
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Leaders in Pennsylvania, Vermont, and North Carolina are working to deliver innovative and equitable solutions for community decarbonization by facilitating intake processes for safety and effici
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Sustainable Job Opening: Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs - New York
ICF is looking for a Manager for their Energy Efficiency Programs division to lead project and strategy work in the New York City market. The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team of …
Free CE Webinar: Healthier Materials for Energy Efficiency Upgrades, November 10, 12 pm EST
There is no question that investing in energy efficiency upgrades has the potential to deliver substantial financial, environmental, and health benefits to building owners and residents. Robust eviden
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Key Humidity Control Concepts, by Nikki Kruger with Therma-Stor
Nikki Krueger, Building Science and Business Development Manager at Therma-Stor took the time to introduce the company and also to explain several key dehumidification concepts. &
USGBC LA Webinar: Thought Leadership Series - Reusing & Rethinking Water, September 30, 4-5:30 PT
This webinar is an informed discussion with local leaders on how we address water use during this critical and ongoing time of drought across California and the Western US. The conference will be cove
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Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings Higher Ed Arts Education, August 30, 12-1:30pm
"Build the will" around adaptive reuse for performing arts and education spaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about transforming existing bui
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Urban Green Council Spring Member Reception on March 27 in New York
Catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what Urban Green Council has planned for 2018. And, join UA Local Union 1 for a tour of the building, including the…
Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo 2018 - Wednesday, February 14, London
Buildings can be conceived and delivered in new ways that enhance the mental and physical health of occupants. The ASBP’s Healthy Buildings Conference and Expo once again brings together leaders in …
Climate Adaptation Forum Agenda Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Report from the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Matthew B…
Attendees on this Pro Tour will learn how the Zero Net Energy (ZNE) design for this large institutional building developed without increasing costs, despite the cold climate and high-energy needs of t…
Southern California Facilities Expo, May 2 - 3, Anaheim, CA
Southern California Facilities Expo meets the facilities engineering, maintenance and energy management needs of attendees from industries such as high-tech manufacturing, government, healthcare, hosp…
BEST Conference Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST5), April 15 - 18, Philadelphia, PA
Science meets Design The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) and the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) – Philadelphia will pre…
16th Annual New York State Green Building Conference, April 5 - 6, Syracuse, NY
As the premier green building conference in the Northeast, our progressive advisory council has fostered our growth by consistently bringing together top green building researchers, educators, and pra…
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