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The Emergence of Mass Timber for Urban Building Projects
During the wood-age of building, nearly every metropolitan city had a giant fire, some more than once: Boston in 1872; London in 1666 (and 1212…and 1130…1135…and so on…Lond
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2019 Multifamily Summit, October 21-23, Tarrytown, New York
NYSERDA’s 2019 Multifamily Summit, a two-day interactive event, brings together multifamily industry professionals to discuss the latest trends, technologies, best practices, and regulations to
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National Solar Tour, October 5 and 6 (and surrounding weekends) - Tour Hundreds of Houses
The National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots renewable energy event in the nation. On October 5 & 6, 2019 and the surrounding weekends, hundreds of people who have gone solar
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Buildings and Energy Roundtable, Hosted by USGBC MA, September 6, 9-10:30am, Boston, MA
The Buildings and Energy Roundtable will enable like-minded professionals to gather and explore specific issues, define actions, develop strategies and explore solutions related to energy in the green
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Seattle City Light - Energy Efficiency as a Service, August 29, 9:30-11:30am, Seattle, WA
Please join Seattle City Light for a free event where you will be walked through the program details of the new Energy Efficiency as a Service (EEaS) pilot and have the opportunity to ask any que
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New York Passes Climate Climate & Community Protection Act - 5th State to Target 100% Clean Energy
New York just passed the Climate Climate & Community Protection Act with a commitment to reach 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040 and economy-wide, net-zero carbon emissions by 2050
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South: Historic Preservation + LEED in King William, July 24, San Antonio, TX
USGBC Texas South Region is hosting at tour of a historic home in the King William Neighborhood.
The house at the corner of King William and Turner was built in 1863 and was added on several time b
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2019 GreenBuilt Home Tour, August 3-4, Northern Illinois
The seventh annual GreenBuilt Home Tour is August 3 and 4, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.Join the Illinois Green Alliance to tour sustainable, healthy homes in Northern Illinois. Meet the bu
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Passive House Buildings worldwide open their doors for the Mid-Year International Passive House Open Days 2019
A simple, iconic house on a typical city lot, Project Green Home is far from ordinary.
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Sustainable Brewery Tour & Networking, June 6, Somerdale, New Jersey
Join USGBC NJ at Flying Fish Brewery – 2018 Winner NJSBDC Sustainable Business Award!
Tour NJ’s largest craft brewery & get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process & sus
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8th Annual High Performance Buildings Seminar, October 3, Cincinnati, Ohio - CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS
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Are you a thought leader? Innovator? Dynamic Speaker? Prove it.
Submit your presentation to the High Performance Buildings Seminar committee by Friday, May
mindful Materials - Commit to Change Chicago, Tuesday, June 11, 7:30-9 am CDT
If we change the way products are made and the way buildings are designed, we can positively impact the health of the population and the planet.
Every architect, designer and contractor looking for
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USGBC MA Building Tech Forum, April 4, Boston, MA
We have all been wondering it: What’s Next?
At BTF ’19, green technology firms and building product companies will answer this question and explore the future of building science. Start the nig
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Transforming Lives Through Design: Institute, Wednesday, May 6th, 12:00-2:00pm
Recycling Lives Through Design Wednesday, May 6th, 12:00-2:00pm Institute for Human Centered Design 200 Portland Street, Boston MA After Charlie Croteau broke his neck at the age of 20, he wen…
2016 Delaware Valley DVGBC Tri-State Sustainability Symposium, Fri, 03/04/2016 - 8:00am - 4:00pm
Fri, 03/04/2016 - 8:00am - 4:00pm Temple University Howard Gittis Student Center 1755 N 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 The DVGBC Tri-State Sustainability Symposium brings together industry, univ…
Feb 3 Sustainability Forum LUNCHEON SEMINAR: Sustainable and Responsible Investing - Impactful Growth 11:30 am - 1 pm A growing number of people believe that investors bear responsibility for the …
New Approaches to Designing Net Zero Buildings January 12, 8:30 AM through 12 PM This workshop will teach you how to achieve net zero energy on your projects. You will learn new ways to convince y…
Tell Congress to Support a Strong Climate Agreement in Paris!
Tell Congress to Support a Strong Climate Agreement in Paris! From November 30 through December 11, delegations from 195 nations will gather in Paris to negotiate an agreement to reduce greenhouse …
Energy Roundtable on Energy Equality - Friday, December 11 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Energy Equality: Ensuring our Energy Future Positively Impacts All Communities Friday, December 11, 2015 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm American Association of Blacks in Energy - First annual Energy Rou…
Our Member Artaic could Use your Vote in the Interior Design BOY Awards!
Our Member Artaic made it to the final round of the 2015 Interior Design Best Of Year Awards, and they would love your vote! Vote for Artaic in the Materials & Surfacing category and help them WIN! …
Connecting for Change, Bioneers Conference @ The Marion Institute, Oct 23-24, New Bedford
Connecting for Change, Bioneers by the Bay Conference The Marion Institute, Oct 23-24, New Bedford Connecting for Change (CFC) presented by the Marion Institute is an annual solutions based gather…
Forever Green Awards - Celebrating Sustainable Innovation - October 22
USGBC Central PA's Forever Green Awards Celebrating Sustainable Innovation October 22, 2015 The Bond, York PA Every year we gather together to celebrate the great strides that have been tak…
Join Environment Massachusetts for a day of Solar Action on July 30th!
Environment Massachussets July 30, Solar Day of Action! On July 30, we’re gathering at the State House and calling on state officials to lift the caps and commit to a target of 20% solar by 202…
Pope Francis - Inspired Environmental Leadership
I am excited Pope Francis has taken a firm stand on our global responsibility to care for the environment and each other, and to defend against climate change. Religions and countries have largely reg…
Saint-Gobain to Expand Partnership with YouthBuild USA, Inc.
Saint-Gobain has announced a three-year $600,000 grant to YouthBuild USA, Inc. to support the creation of a YouthBuild school in South Africa and an extension of the company's current support of Youth…
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