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Free Online Course: Integrating Performance-based Compliance into the Design Process, September 20, 11 am ET

by gracemorrison

The training illustrates the use of energy modeling following the framework of ASHRAE Standard 209 – Computer Simulation Aided Design throughout design development, including the schematic desig

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1504 views | Posted on: 07/25/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

The Green Home Guide: Sustainable Upgrades for an Eco-Friendly Abode, An Online Summit, January 1, 2-8 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

As The Green Home Guide marks the one-year milestone on a journey towards a more sustainable future, it's paramount to reflect on the choices shaping our daily lives, especially within t

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 12/06/2023 | Last updated: 12/06/2023

Find and Select Better Materials for LEED Projects with Ecomedes, Inc., December 14, 2 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for a LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one cl

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Materials,LEED,built environment,Resource management

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 11/21/2023 | Last updated: 11/21/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Through-Wall Flashings and Transition Membranes: Selection and Installation, November 29, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This presentation will cover a detailed explanation of the challenges and solutions facing through-wall flashings and transition membranes, provide a thorough description of the characteristics of sev

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Design,High Performance Building,Resilience,Walls,Life Cycle Analysis,Wall Systems

0 replies | 803 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/08/2023

USGBC Detroit Region, Women in Green Breakfast, November 6, 7:30-9:15 am Detroit, Michigan

by Hani // Social media manager

On November 6th, 2023, the USGBC Detroit Region will host a Women in Green Breakfast prior to the Sustainable Detroit Forum and we want you there. This signature breakfast celebrates women i

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 741 views | Posted on: 10/25/2023 | Last updated: 10/25/2023

Green Stormwater Infrastructure Webinar Series 2023 - Lessons Learned and Roundtable, November 2, 11 am ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) can be used to supplement or replace traditional gray stormwater infrastructure for managing the impacts of rain in urban areas. GSI reduces pollution a

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Planning,Water Infrastructure Systems,Rain Water Collection,Stormwater Management

0 replies | 902 views | Posted on: 10/07/2023 | Last updated: 10/08/2023

Built Environment Plus Green Building Showcase, October 26, 4-9:30 pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Once a year, the Built Environment Plus community gathers to celebrate industry success in greening the built environment at our annual Green Building Showcase. 

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 09/22/2023 | Last updated: 09/22/2023

Mechanical Rooms: Strategies for Electrification Retrofits in Homes, A Free Webinar, September 28, 9am - 12pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

For as long as people have been buildng homes, homes, we’ve been using some kind combustion appliance system to heat them. As a result, buildings are designed and constructed to safely mana

California Green Building

0 replies | 338 views | Posted on: 09/06/2023 | Last updated: 09/06/2023

Webinar: Health & Wellness: PFAS in the Built Environment, September 8, 12 - 1:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals that don’t break down in the environment and can harm our health. This session focuses on raising awareness of PFAS in the built environm

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1179 views | Posted on: 08/18/2023 | Last updated: 08/18/2023

Free Webinar: Latest Advancements in Solar Tracker Technologies, November 23, 15:00 - 16.30 HRS Indian Standard Time

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar discusses:

* the latest advances in tracker-based mounting structures

* how to elect the type of trackers for your solar projects

* which trackers are more favorable for the Indi

Filed under: Webinars

India Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1408 views | Posted on: 10/21/2022 | Last updated: 10/26/2022

Green Building Showcase, Built Environment Plus, October 27, 5 – 9:30pm Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Once a year, the Built Environment Plus community gathers to celebrate industry success in greening the built environment at the organization's annual Green Building Showcase. This year the e

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1295 views | Posted on: 10/03/2022 | Last updated: 10/03/2022

Community Solar and Affordable Housing - Free CE Webinar, October 5, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Solar energy programs can be a solution to address both climate and housing disparities, but the benefits from traditional solar programs have difficulty reaching residents of subsidized affordable ho

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Community Solar

0 replies | 1540 views | Posted on: 09/09/2022 | Last updated: 09/09/2022

Electricity Transformation Canada, Toronto, October 26 - 28

by gracemorrison

Global, national and provincial markets are constantly changing. Without a plan or strategic
connections, it’s hard to participate and invest in Canada’s electricity transformation.
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Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1348 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/31/2022

17th International Conference on Building Design, Materials, Mining and Transportation Engineering, October 15 - 17, Singapore

by YijunW

The idea of 17th International Conference on Building Design, Materials, Mining and Transportation Engineering (BDMMTE-18) scheduled on Oct. 15-17, 2018 Singapore is for the researchers, scientists, s…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 731 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

Urban Green Gala 2022, NYC, September 29, 6 - 10pm

by gracemorrison

20 years of green Celebration, Urban Green Gala, New York City. This year's gala honors Gary LaBarbera, who has served since 2009 as president of the Building and Construction Trades Council

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1529 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 09/24/2022

Free CE Webinar: Energy Efficient Homes. Guaranteed, August 24, 12 PM

by gracemorrison

Why guess when you can know?

Residential Energy Guarantees give builders a way to give homeowners peace of mind. Having an energy guarantee can also validate your standing as a builder who is

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance

0 replies | 1817 views | Posted on: 06/24/2022 | Last updated: 07/26/2022

Home Electrification Expo, Ann Arbor, Michigan, July 15, 5-9 pm

by gracemorrison

A free public event for homeowners, renters, & building professionals! Featuring: Live music, food trucks, and industry experts

About this event

Chat with industry experts on ways to make yo

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1021 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/27/2022

KISS: Keep It Simple, Smartypants: A builder’s perspective on constructing a low-cost, high-performance home: 9/18, Branford, CT

by Eileen Flynn // Student

KISS: Keep it Simple, Smartypants A builder’s perspective on constructing a low-cost, high-performance home. Rhode Island’s first PHIUS certified passive house was built for $160/sq. ft. In th…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance Building,Connecticut Passive House,low cost

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 08/22/2018 | Last updated: 09/01/2018

Sustainable Job Posting: Sustainability Manager at Lyft - San Francisco, California

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Position Overview: Lyft is seeking a Sustainability Manager to implement Lyft’s sustainability initiatives, integrating sustainable practices throughout the company. Reporting to the Director of …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Jobs,Lyft

0 replies | 1672 views | Posted on: 08/09/2018 | Last updated: 08/10/2018

Passive House Happy Hour, August 15, Bridgeport, CT

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Take a break from the summer heat and join CTGBC and CT Passive House (CTPH) for a networking happy hour at the Brewport Brewing Co. in Bridgeport. Brewport is known for its Connecticut style beers, t…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1144 views | Posted on: 07/26/2018 | Last updated: 07/26/2018

ISSP Chicago Area: NCC Sustainability Tour, August 7th, 2018

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Would you like the opportunity to make real connections with other sustainability professionals in the Chicagoland area? Sign up for ISSP Chicago area’s upcoming sustainability site tour and in-per…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 07/17/2018 | Last updated: 07/17/2018

Meet (and Mingle with) the Press: ecoRI News Open House, July 20th, 6:00 - 8:00pm, Providence, RI

by Eileen Flynn // Student

EcoRI supplies environmental news for southern New England. Come meet and mingle with the ecoRI News editorial team; share your feedback and news tips, and hear about our coverage plans and upcoming p…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: EcoRI

0 replies | 958 views | Posted on: 06/29/2018 | Last updated: 06/29/2018

High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, July 9 - 18, New York

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The 2018 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF), the essential global forum for reviewing successes, challenges and lessons learned on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Politcal Forum,United Nations

0 replies | 1001 views | Posted on: 06/18/2018 | Last updated: 06/18/2018

Net Impact, Boston Sustainability Breakfast, June 20, Boston, MA (Free)

by YijunW

Join us every month for Net Impact Boston's informal breakfast meetup of sustainability professionals for networking, discussion, and moral support. It's important to remind ourselves that we are not …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 06/09/2018 | Last updated: 06/12/2018

Turn Leased Space into High Performance Space and How to Pay for it

by ccayten

Join IFMA NYC for a discussion on energy efficiency best practices, case studies and resources for tenants to kick start their energy efficiency initiatives in their own office space. The event wil…

Filed under: Energy Management

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Tenants,retrofit finance

0 replies | 1139 views | Posted on: 05/31/2018 | Last updated: 05/31/2018

 

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