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24th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce, A Virtual Event, September 20 - October 8

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 24th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce will take place, this year for the first time as a VIR­TU­AL con­fer­en­ce from&nb

Filed under: Passive House

Keywords: Passivhaus,Passive House Institute

0 replies | 1825 views | Posted on: 09/10/2020 | Last updated: 09/10/2020

Free PG&E Webinar: Mini Split Design, Installation, & Performance (2 Part Series), October 10-11, 9am - 12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Mini Splits – small inverter driven split system heat pumps are gaining market share rapidly. They claim the highest efficiencies of any compressor-based heating and cooling systems and they are

California Green Building

0 replies | 763 views | Posted on: 09/13/2023 | Last updated: 09/13/2023

How Effective is ROCKWOOL Stone Wool Insulation Against Water?

by Rate It Green Team

 

What happens to ROCKWOOL stone mineral or stone wool insulation when it gets wet? This is an important question, as insulation is installed on the outside of the house, on the roof, on t

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Resiliency,Water,Insulation,Resilience,ROCKWOOL,Building Envelope,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 3128 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/13/2024

USGBC Arkansas Webinar: Light Pollution: from Darksky to Safety, how LEED Can Help, August 24, 1-2:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Light Pollution and the Science behind it.

Get ready for Dark Sky nights and the many festivals of light throughout Autumn, with an in-depth look at light pollution. This webinar will look at LEED

0 replies | 898 views | Posted on: 08/08/2023 | Last updated: 08/08/2023

Webinar: Enhancing Building Envelope Performance with the Building Envelope Campaign, August 22, 11 am ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Building Envelope Campaign is designed to help building owners and managers enhance the energy efficiency of their buildings. One of the campaign's objectives is to acknowledge leaders who suc

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,High Performance Building,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 07/16/2023 | Last updated: 07/16/2023

RE+ Mid-Atlantic, Featuring RE+ Community Energy, July 26-27, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

The inaugural RE+ Mid-Atlantic featuring RE+ Community Energy kicks off in July, 2023. This event will attract industry leaders and professionals from all cross-sections of the clean energy industry i

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1116 views | Posted on: 06/26/2023 | Last updated: 06/27/2023

USGBC Webinar, Prioritizing Nature for Equity and Resilience, July 7, 1-2pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Cities are increasingly prioritizing landscapes and outdoor spaces as opportunities to address multiple societal needs and create value in their communities. Cities such as San Francisco, Austin, and

0 replies | 872 views | Posted on: 06/09/2023 | Last updated: 06/09/2023

BE+ 2023 Building Tech Forum: Accelerating Change in the Built Environment, June 13, 5:30-9:30 pm, Cambridge, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

The 2023 Building Tech Forum is a series of 5-minute lightning talks where industry leaders present the latest innovations in building technology accelerating the sustainable and regenerative design,

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 948 views | Posted on: 05/26/2023 | Last updated: 05/27/2023

GreenBiz Webinar: The State of ESG, May 23, 1 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

What does it mean to be in an ESG culture war, and how much does it matter for capital flows to support sustainability? How are investors making decisions on taking the necessary leaps and bounds requ

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: investments,Greenbiz,Green Building Finance,ESG

0 replies | 1221 views | Posted on: 05/10/2023 | Last updated: 05/10/2023

Clean Vapor Becomes a Land Science Certified Applicator

by Rate It Green Team

Rate It Green Gold Company Member Clean Vapor has become a certified spray-applied barrier applicator for the Land Science family of products. Adding spray-applied vapor barriers continu

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Radon,vapor intrusion,soil gas,soil gasses,Clean Vapor,Control layers

0 replies | 1342 views | Posted on: 04/20/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

NSBRC Virtual Passivhaus Workshop with Passivhaus Trust, November 27 - 28

by SarahA

The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.

Meet Passivhaus accredited experts and suppliers at this two day workshop - a

Filed under: Education

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Standards,Passiv Haus

0 replies | 1385 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

Webinar: Selecting Athletic Turf You Can Feel Good About, October 28, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Many variables must be considered when selecting the right type of athletic turf or outdoor recreation space for your application. Even if health and the environment are at the forefront of the decisi

Keywords: Health,Toxic Chemicals,Athletic Turf,Outdoor Recreation,Healthy Building Network,Hazard Spectrum,Microplastics

0 replies | 1461 views | Posted on: 10/15/2020 | Last updated: 10/15/2020

Webinar: #EEDAY2020, October 7, 10 am- 2 pm EDT

by SarahA

This half-day event will celebrate policy, the built environment, and tools energy efficiency provides to uplift Black and brown communities. This event will bring together energy efficiency lead

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Social Justice,Climate Action,built environment,Electrification,Renewable Infrastructure,Placemaking

0 replies | 1773 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

Free Film Screening: GMO OMG! 2/27, 7:00 to 9:00 PM, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

GMO OMG: Free Film Screening! Monday, February 27, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: The Church-in-the-Gardens­­ 50 Ascan Ave , Forest Hills, NY Join Food & Water Watch and Forest Hills CSA for…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,GMO,Free Movie

0 replies | 917 views | Posted on: 02/23/2017 | Last updated: 02/23/2017

Webinar: The Benefits of Selecting Healthier Building Products, August 27, 12:30 pm, Australia EST

by Global GreenTag International Pty Ltd & Global GreenTag LLC (USA)

Everyone at the beginning of 2020 knew it was going to be a big year but nobody expected the impacts that came with COVID 19 to bring the topic of human health starkly into focus. 

For the bui

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 1145 views | Posted on: 08/24/2020 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

Low VOC, Recycled Rubber Flooring, from Rubber Floors and More (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Matt Hoots at the 2020 Atlanta Build Expo as he talks to Alan Quinn about Rubber Floors and More.  Alan introduces the company's Low VOC rolled and interlocking rubber floors, made

Filed under: Rubber Flooring

Keywords: Flooring,Low VOC,Rubber Flooring,Floors,Recycled,Recycled Rubber

0 replies | 3313 views | Posted on: 07/23/2020 | Last updated: 01/31/2023

USGBC LA Webinar: Building Resilience - Community as the Building Block for Resilience, July 28, 10 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

As American communities are confronted by compounded and systematic challenges, we need new models to build resilience for all people. Communities that are connected and empowered are better off today

Filed under: Resilience

Related to: Architects ,Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Resiliency,Building Resilience

0 replies | 1264 views | Posted on: 07/10/2020 | Last updated: 07/10/2020

Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference, June 14-15

by AbbieKnight

ProExpos Group presents the 12th annual Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference. This event will feature over 250 exhibitors displaying products and services necessary for the op…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Energy Conservation,Energy Management

0 replies | 1885 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

Support the EPA - Events in Multiple Cities - May 11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join with colleagues and friends for a lunchtime rally during Public Service Recognition Week to say thanks to the EPA employees! We want to let these people know that we greatly appreciate their e…

Keywords: Environment,EPA,Clean Air,Clean Water

0 replies | 1330 views | Posted on: 05/10/2017 | Last updated: 05/10/2017

How Cleantech Enables Smarter Cities - Powered by: Urban Future Lab

by aahassonjee

How Cleantech Enables Smarter Cities is taking place at Smart Cities NYC´17. Once you register for the Smart Cities NYC´17 conference and expo, you´ll receive a code in your confirmation email w…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Cleantech,Smart Cities

0 replies | 1196 views | Posted on: 04/27/2017 | Last updated: 04/27/2017

Event: Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway Green Infrastructure Conference, 5/31 - 6/2, Detroit, MI

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

You are invited to participate as a presenter at the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Green Infrastructure Conference in Detroit, Michigan. This conference will draw up to 1,000 engineers, landscape archi…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 922 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Executive Director and Additional Opportunities at Renew Missouri

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Renew Missouri has the following open positions: ​Executive Director To apply, please email a PDF copy of your resume, cover letter, and examples of relevant work product to apply@renewmo.org…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Internship Opportunity

0 replies | 1617 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/08/2017

Job Opportunity - Treehouse Seeks Ecommerce Manager, Austin Texas

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Treehouse is hiring! Ecommerce Manager Responsibilities: -Take direction from senior leadership on strategic direction for TreeHouse’s online store -Provide market, competitive, strategic an…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1211 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

Affordable Green Housing Center Opens in Cleveland, Ohio

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Various non-profits, government agencies, and community development organizations have partnerships and alliances devoted to promoting healthy green housing in Cleveland. The Affordable Green Housing …

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Green Homes,Ohio,Health and Environment

0 replies | 3398 views | Posted on: 03/15/2017 | Last updated: 03/15/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: LEED Platinum, Resilient Elementary School in Central New York, Friday August 4, Binghampton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour: LEED Platinum, Resilient Elementary School in Central New York Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday August 4 Binghampton, New York NESEA returns to central Ne…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED,Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1791 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

 

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