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Making Homes More Disaster Proof; Reaction to Grace & Corbett Lunsford and Matt Risinger

by Rate It Green Team



Our homes and buildings have to become more adaptable and resilient, which means they must be able to endure different conditions and changing occupant needs, and they must also be weather&n

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Resiliency,Resilience,air sealing,Electrification,Extreme Weather,Moisture,Corbett and Grace Lunsford,Matt Risinger,Matt Hoots

0 replies | 518 views | Posted on: 05/23/2022 | Last updated: 05/23/2022

Solar Power Africa Conference: February 7-9, Cape Town, South Africa

by Hani // Social media manager

South Africa’s leading position in driving the continent’s transition to renewable energy has been confirmed with the launch of the first-ever Solar Power Africa Trade Show. Organised by M

0 replies | 530 views | Posted on: 01/03/2024 | Last updated: 01/04/2024

Reuse in Climate Action Plans, Online, January 9, 1-3pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Explore the growing trend of integrating reuse practices into climate action plans during NERC's forum: "Reuse in Climate Action Plans." Governments are increasingly recognizing the

0 replies | 710 views | Posted on: 12/05/2023 | Last updated: 12/05/2023

Green Tech Investment Conference, Online, December 13, 12-2 pm ET / 6-8 pm CET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Startup Club invites participants to our next Green Tech Investment Conference: an opportunity to discover innovative Green Tech ventures, or present your company to a group of internati

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Business Development,investing,Supply Chain,Entrepreneurship,green technology,Startups,ESG

0 replies | 566 views | Posted on: 11/21/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

The Buildings Show, November 29-December 1, Toronto, Canada

by samanthaklein // Intern

The built environment is rapidly evolving. The Buildings Show takes you to the forefront of these changes and keeps attendees competitive with best-in-class continuing education opportunities. Fe

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Architecture,Healthy Housing,Design,Energy Efficiency,Construction,Social Networking,Carbon Reduction,Technology,Communication

0 replies | 443 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/08/2023

Free Webinar: Mastering the Maze of Lighting Specifications, November 28, 9-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

With so many different types of systems and requirements, how do you get what you really want from lighting controls? Lighting experts Shoshanna Segal and Carol Jones explain how designers and archite

California Green Building

0 replies | 847 views | Posted on: 10/24/2023 | Last updated: 10/24/2023

Free Webinar: Introduction to Passive House Trades, November 1, 9am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Presented by The Passive House Network, the Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House (PH) basics, review typical construction types, windows a

California Green Building

0 replies | 665 views | Posted on: 10/06/2023 | Last updated: 10/06/2023

Electricity Transformation, Canada, October 23-25, Calgary, Alberta

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Canada is transforming its electricity system.

Electricity Transformation Canada will bring together energy professionals from converging sectors — wind energy, solar energy, and energy

0 replies | 463 views | Posted on: 09/22/2023 | Last updated: 09/22/2023

Plant Talk: Your Landscape Questions Answered, A Free Webinar, September 27, 11:30am - 1pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Do you have a burning question you’ve always wanted to ask a landscape design or maintenance expert? Do you have a question about a specific plant or landscape challenge where nothing seems to w

California Green Building

0 replies | 503 views | Posted on: 09/06/2023 | Last updated: 09/06/2023

Free GreenCE Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, September 8, 12 pm ET

by gracemorrison

In this one-hour course, the webinar discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Airtightness Half Day Practical: In-Person and Live-Streamed Event, PassiveHaus Trust, July 20, 1:30-5:00 pm

by gracemorrison

Attendees will practice using Airtightness tapes, grommets and other sealing products with a group of experienced trainers/sealers on hand to direct and coach them. Livestream delegates will oversee t

UK Green Building

0 replies | 661 views | Posted on: 07/01/2022 | Last updated: 07/01/2022

Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive Buildings, August 9, 3 PM

by gracemorrison

In this course, Built Environment Plus will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification metrics, common design elements, and net-zero potential, as well as the i

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 2444 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 06/16/2022

Western Resilience Series, USGBC Mountain Region: Extreme Heat, Online, June 22, 12PM

by gracemorrison

Extreme heat caused by climate change is impacting cities, agricultural lands and forests across the western United States. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Heat waves are occu

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/07/2022

Webinar- Deconstruction and Building Materials Reuse: Innovations and Opportunities, April 19th, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

by AbbieKnight

It is estimated that over 800 billion tons of natural resources worldwide are stored in the built environment alone . Deconstruction of structures in the built environment is a systematic disassembly …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Innovation,Deconstruction,Reuse

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 04/09/2018 | Last updated: 04/12/2018

Free CE Webinar: Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures, May 11, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures presents a clear and practical guide to achieving the highest levels of resilient and sustainable building enclosures while eliminating foam. The growing

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: High Performance Building,Air Quality,Insulation

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 04/21/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

Urban Green Webinar: Habitat for Humanity Net Zero: Green, Affordable Homes, April 26, 10 am

by samanthaklein // Intern

Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County’s latest venture offers solutions to combat three significant challenges in NYC: low homeownership rate, racial housing inequity and bui

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Energy Efficiency,Net zero,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1311 views | Posted on: 04/01/2022 | Last updated: 04/01/2022

American Solar Energy Society (ASES) Free Webinar: Equitably Transforming to a 100% Renewable Energy Society, March 24,2 pm Central

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy. We share information, events and resources to c

0 replies | 786 views | Posted on: 03/15/2022 | Last updated: 03/15/2022

Go Clean Energy Conference and Social Hour, July 13, Bend, Oregon

by YijunW

Network, Learn, Connect The second annual Central Oregon Energy Conference where business, government, organizations, and individuals will connect on the new issues and opportunities about energy a…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 633 views | Posted on: 06/20/2018 | Last updated: 06/20/2018

3-Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Program, July 25 - 27, Kochi, India

by Eileen Flynn // Student

A three-day training workshop is being organized by GRIHA Council in association with TERI from July 25-27 2018 in Kochi. The workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge on green buildings and GRIHA rati…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

Keywords: Green Building India

0 replies | 710 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

16th Edition Green Building Congress 2018, October 31st-November 3rd in Hyderabad, India

by AbbieKnight

Today, India is witnessing tremendous growth in infrastructural development. The construction industry in India is one of the largest economic activities. As the sector is growing rapidly, preserving …

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,built environment

0 replies | 1236 views | Posted on: 06/02/2018 | Last updated: 06/02/2018

BMAM Expo Asia 2018 Bangkok, Thailand, September 12-14

by Eileen Flynn // Student

BMAM Expo Asia 2018, the international exhibition and conference on building maintenance and facilities management gives you the opportunity to penetrate this lucrative market. This is a great oppo…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Technology

0 replies | 1933 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

2018 Rural Energy Conference, October 22, 2018, Atlanta, GA

by YijunW

Small towns and rural countryside make up three fourths of the land area in the United States and are home to 14% of the total US population. Rural America, defined as areas with a population of less …

Filed under: Georgia

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 05/12/2018 | Last updated: 05/12/2018

2018 AASHE Conference & Expo, October 2, Pittsburgh, PA

by YijunW

Expected to draw over 2,000 participants, AASHE’s annual conference is the largest stage to share effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions which advance sustai…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

0 replies | 756 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

All-Energy Australia, Clean and Renewable Energy Event, Oct 3 - 4, Melbourne, Australia

by YijunW

All-Energy Australia is Australia's largest clean energy event for anyone with an interest in renewable, sustainable or clean energy. The exhibition is highly relevant to all companies actively inv…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 2402 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

Free Workshop, LA's Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance, USGBC, May 4, 2018, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Los Angeles, CA

by YijunW

USGBC-LA and LABBC are facilitating a workshop to help building owners comply with the city's new Existing Building Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE) Ordinance. This ordinance requires multifamily, co…

California Green Building

0 replies | 615 views | Posted on: 04/22/2018 | Last updated: 04/22/2018

 

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