Green Building Community

Popular green building discussions

Show discussions with: More replies | More views

Start a Discussion

Webinar: Introduction to LEED v4 & v4.1, December 17, 9-10:30 AM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join for a 101 introductory class on LEED v4 with information on a credit by credit basis, an explanation on where LEED is headed in the future and how credit substitutions for v4.1 are allowed f

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED,Green Communities,Sustainability,Green Buildng,Building Efficiency,LEED credits

0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 12/05/2020 | Last updated: 12/05/2020

Free Webinar: Optimizing Ducted Heat Pumps for Residential Electrification, September 18, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This three-hour class will deal with Design, equipment choice, and layout issues. The relevant Performance Factors are: System Capacity, Refrigerant Charge, and System Airflow. We will review design,

California Green Building

0 replies | 1105 views | Posted on: 08/19/2025 | Last updated: 08/19/2025

6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy

by Ruby Dawson

The 6th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy, Green Chemistry 2026, will be held from June 18-20, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain, with virtual participation also avai

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 986 views | Posted on: 07/31/2025 | Last updated: 07/31/2025

Free Webinar: Electrification & Home Performance Series: Testing Residential Building Pressure, Part 6 August 6, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Building electrification replaces fossil fuel systems with electric alternatives. As California shifts to all-electric homes, understanding home performance is essential. Key factors like energy effic

California Green Building

0 replies | 638 views | Posted on: 07/04/2025 | Last updated: 07/12/2025

Electronic Leak Detection for Roofing, Waterproofing, and the Building Envelope, Free 2-Part Series, July 16 &17, 1-2 pm PT (Pt 1 of 2)

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This one-hour course will cover electronic leak detection (ELD) testing methods used for quality assurance of roofing and waterproofing membranes. This is part I of a free two-day series.  For pa

0 replies | 504 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Thought Leadership Series: The Changing Tides of Sea Level Rise & Coastal Development, June 12, 4-5:30 pm,Online and in Santa Barbara,California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join in person or online for a dynamic exchange of ideas as we shape a more sustainable and equitable future for California’s coast: One that protects both people and the environment while

California Green Building

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025 | Last updated: 05/27/2025

Free Webinar/Online Roundtable, Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance, June 6, 3-4 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 986 views | Posted on: 05/05/2025 | Last updated: 05/05/2025

Strategic Decarbonization Planning: Finance and Asset Planning, May 13, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

NYSERDA and Building Energy Exchange, in collaboration with RMI and Ember Strategies, are excited to offer a comprehensive three-part Strategic Decarbonization Planning training series designed to hel

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 614 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025 | Last updated: 04/23/2025

Introduction to the Passive House Standard, a Free 3CREN Webinar, April 17, 12 - 2pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House goals and methodology change how architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This 2-hour course dives

California Green Building

0 replies | 726 views | Posted on: 03/24/2025 | Last updated: 03/24/2025

Green School Summit for Facilities & Sustainability Leaders, Presented by Center for Green Schools, Online, February 25-26

by SarahA

Green School Summit for Facilities & Sustainability Leaders

With like-minded school staff, share best practices for creating and maintaining learning environments that are healthier for student

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,Center For Green Schools,Students,K-12 Schools,School

0 replies | 1840 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/30/2021

AKUART by Kirei - Artistic Soundproofing for your Workplace or Home (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Kristine Hart of CaraGreen recently met with Green Builder Matt Hoots to introduce AKUART by Kirei, a recycled-content and Low VOC acoustic panel series, where the panels also serve as a high re

Filed under: Wall Panels

Keywords: Design,Interior Design,Acoustic Paneling,Acoustics,Caragreen,Kirei,Wall Panels,acoustic panels

0 replies | 6220 views | Posted on: 01/15/2021 | Last updated: 05/02/2021

FREE Webinar: Smart Tech for Energy Efficiency in the Built Environment, January 15, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

More than half of greenhouse gas emissions come from commercial, industrial, and large residential buildings. Thermal electrification & connected buildings are considered a key pathway for achievi

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Carbon,Residential Green Building,Technology

0 replies | 1438 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recorded Webinar: Basic Building Science 01: Understanding Heat Transfer
Recorded: May 1, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford 
Cost: $15

Southface experts Mike




Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

0 replies | 1526 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

RecyclingWorks Forum: Prevent Wasted Food in Campus Dining

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

RecyclingWorks Forum: Prevent Wasted Food in Campus Dining May 4 | 9:30-11:30am Smith College Campus, Dewey Common Room - 7 College Lane, Northhampton Food waste is a growing issue across the gl…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Campus Sustainability,Food Waste

0 replies | 970 views | Posted on: 04/30/2017 | Last updated: 04/30/2017

Webinar: Urban Green -- The Great Energy Disconnect, December 8, 10 am

by samanthaklein // Intern

With commercial occupancy down 90 percent in NYC buildings due to COVID-19, energy has been reduced just 30 percent. What’s behind this great energy disconnect? Can lessons be found for our

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Sustainable Cities

0 replies | 1569 views | Posted on: 11/24/2020 | Last updated: 11/24/2020

USGBC Webinar: LEED and Beyond -- Healthy and Sustainable Product Trends, December 3, 9 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The training will cover the requirements, documentation types, documentation development processes, and available resources to achieve the following LEED v4/4.1 BD+C NC and ID+C CI/Retail materials-re

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Housing,LEED,Green Building Trends

0 replies | 1211 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 11/09/2020

Free Webinar: Rheem Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater 101, November 3, 10:30am - 11am

by Rheem Manufacturing, Water Heating Division

The newest Rheem® Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater is easy to sell, install and service. It’s the most efficient water heater available, offering free cooling as a side benefit of where

Filed under: Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Keywords: Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Water Heater,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1923 views | Posted on: 10/24/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

USGBC's November First Friday Webinar: Be Cool - How Designers Can Improve Thermal Comfort With HVLS Fans, November 6, 12:15 pm

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

In this one-hour video presentation, attendees will explore how HVLS fans can contribute to LEED v4, increase thermal comfort, and provide a silent and elegant design strategy. Then, there will be aÂ

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Heating and cooling systems,Thermal Energy,Thermal Comfort,Fans

0 replies | 1321 views | Posted on: 10/20/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Urban Green Council - Fall Member Reception on September 26 in NYC

by AbbieKnight

Catch up with friends in the green building community, meet new colleagues, and hear what's coming up in 2017 for Urban Green Council. Open to current, past, and future members of Urban Green; drin…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Community

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 08/16/2017

Mass Energy's 7th Annual Clean Energy Festival! 7/23 10:30am-1:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Join Mass Energy, People's Power & Light, and the Center for EcoTechnology on Sunday, July 23rd for our annual adventures including: a wind turbine tour, solar array tour, discounted zip-lining and ri…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1338 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

The Value of Energy Analysis, from Design Day One, August 8

by AbbieKnight

This interactive program will provide attendees with a charrette experience for evaluating and driving building energy performance—to analyze results in real time, as early as pre-design. During thi…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1133 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

Living Building Tour - Hitchcock Center, July 19, Amherst

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

The Hitchcock Center for the Environment has constructed a world-class, 9,000 square foot environmental education center built to meet the Living Building Challenge. Opened to the public in Fall, 2016…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1476 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

New England Regional Passive House Gathering, June 23

by AbbieKnight

Strategic meeting of the New England Passive House Groups followed by local tours and topped with phME's Annual meeting and Members Gathering

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 1015 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

The Future of SREC, June 21, 8:30-10 am, Boston

by AbbieKnight

Massachusetts is in the third cycle of solar incentive development. What we have known as the SREC program is developing into a block incentive program with a flat rate incentive, named SMART (Solar M…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1204 views | Posted on: 05/31/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Spring Greenbuild Mixer and Farewell Toast to Grey! USGBC MA - May 25, 2017, 5:30-8 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild 2017 is about six months from now, and while it might sound far off, it's never too early to get the party going! We will be celebrating the biggest green building conference of the year w…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1112 views | Posted on: 05/18/2017 | Last updated: 05/18/2017

 

Please be kind and respectful!

Please make sure to be respectful of the organizations and companies, and other Rate It Green members that make up our community. We welcome praise and advice and even criticism but all posted content and ratings should be constructive in nature. For guidance on what constitutes suitable content on the Rate It Green site, please refer to the User Agreement and Site Rules.

The opinions, comments, ratings and all content posted by member on the Rate It Green website are the comments and opinions of the individual members who posts them only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies or policies of Rate It Green. Rate It Green Team Members will monitor posted content for unsuitable content, but we also ask for the participation of community members in helping to keep the site a comfortable and open public forum of ideas. Please email all questions and concerns to admin@rateitgreen.com