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Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance, Online Roundtable, July 6, 3PM
Existing buildings are major contributors to climate change. In 2015, existing residential and commercial buildings generated 1,913.3 MMtCO2e, or 29 percent of total U.S. emissions. To help address th
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What’s New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code, A Free Online Class, 12 - 1:30 pm, May 31
This free online class, tailored for design and building professionals, covers the major updates to the 2020 NYCECC and how they relate to Local Law 97.
What is ACH50, and why does it matter?
We have been making good progress on the #1920sMakeoverATL learning house. In some content we created about this project, we have thrown out the term ACH50 without explaining why it matters. &nbs
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The launch of World Green Building Council’s flagship 'Sustainable and Affordable Housing' Report.
Delivered by our #BetterPlacesForPeople team, the webinar will explore how the
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Sustainability Symposium 2023: The Great Conversion, April 19-20, 12-3pm ET
Green Builder Media invites you to attend the Seventh annual Sustainability Symposium 2023: The Great Conversion. Held virtually on April 19 & 20, this event is designed to el
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New York Energy Summit, April 4-6, Albany, New York
Hear Key NY Decision-Makers Provide a Comprehensive Review and Outlook for the Empire State’s Progress Towards Its Clean Energy Goals
A remarkable group of senior policymakers and key players
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Southface Institute, EarthCraft Builder Training, March 14, 9am-5pm EDT, Atlanta, Georgia
This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the gr
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The mission of the New York State Green Building Conference is to promote, educate and support green building design, construction and processes. This year's conference is being held in
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USGBC's Middle Atlantic and New England region has collaborated with the NYC Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is back for the third year in a row to bring you a
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Crushing the Code, New York State, Residential, An Online Course, January 11
Crushing the Code New York State: Residential is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS a
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2022 International Code Council Annual Conference, Louisville, KY, September 11-21
Online Course: Buildings and Carbon, September 13, 1 pm ET
This course will focus on climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. It will emphasize the importance of goal setting and taking actions to manage building-related ca
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Getting to Zero Forum, Live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Virtual, May 10 - 12, 2023
The Getting to Zero Forum is the premier event dedicated to zero energy and zero carbon buildings. With a growing number of climate emergencies across the United States and ar
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USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting, April 9, Boston
The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the Commonwealth by championing green building practices in our communities. Join us on the second Monday of each …
The Chicago Chapter of IBPSA-USA and AIA-Chicago will host the Design 2 Decarb: Chicago Conference in June 2022. This one-day event offers the Chicago AEC community a deep dive into decarbonization st
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Webinar: Copper -- Essential Element of Sustainable and Resilient Design, June 1, 12 pm EDT
This one-hour course will teach about copper’s contribution to sustainability in the built environment. Participants will leave the program with a better understanding of how copper enables
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CARE 20th Annual Conference, May 3-4, Minneapolis
Register today for the opportunity to gain insights on new products and tech in carpet recycling, lessons from the field, research insights and updates on industry trends.
Confirmed speakers for th
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The 2022 MIT Energy Conference, March 31 - April 1, In-Person and Online, Cambridge, MA
the MIT Energy Conference is the largest student-led energy conference in the U.S., first held in 2006. The 2022 MIT Energy Conference will return in-person at the Boston Marriott Cambridge
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The architecture, engineering and construction industries have generated a variety of solutions to protect our physical infrastructure from the worst effects of climate change. But how does that tr…
Steel Can Be a Great Green Building Material
As the green building market expands, architects, builders, engineers and others are looking for ideal materials to construct sustainable and long-lasting buildings, steel surprisingly can be a great …
6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Boston (Networking hour begins at 5:30) A panel of seasoned high performance window and door supplier/installers with share their expertise on best practices, what works, what do…
Here you’ll find the most current program details for Building Lasting Change with WorldGBC Congress events. Activities run from Tuesday, June 5 to Thursday, June 7.
Grid Modernization Forum, May 23-24, Chicago, IL
The 3rd Annual Grid Modernization Forum, May 23-24, 2018 in Chicago, closely examines lessons learned to date by industry leaders pushing the fronters of grid modernization and reliability. As in prev…
Timber Frame House Raising, Yestermorrow School, May 12, Waitsfield, VT
Join us in celebrating the raising of the new timber frame outdoor classroom on the Yestermorrow campus! This project was made possible thanks to the efforts of numerous instructors, student, staff…
How can users’ behavior improve green building efficiency?
Users’ behavior can achieve a considerable impact on a green building efficiency. For it to work, people need to understand why and how they can contribute to the building. Therefore, to teach,
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