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Green buildings the force behind sustainable cities

Green Building,Climate Change

by Stella Ng'oma Green building enthusiast

Climate change remains one of the biggest global challenges likely to affect livelihoods of future generations. There are different forces behind climate change that need to be addressed, and one of them is CO2 emissions. According to a Bui… more...

  Filed under: Climate Change

0 replies | 1025 views | Posted on: 09/07/2015 | Last updated: 09/07/2015

Hurricane Katrina and New Orleans - 10 Years Later, Why aren't We Doing Better?

NOLA,New Orleans,Hurricane Katrina

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Recently, we posted an opinion in our Green Building Industry News area on New Orleans ten years after Hurricane Katrina struck. http://www.rateitgreen.com/green-building-resources/sustainable-building-news/10-years-later-new-orleans-d… more...

  Filed under: Environmental Activism

0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 09/04/2015 | Last updated: 09/04/2015

Western Mass Green Consortium: "The Affordable Energy Retrofit" - September 9, 5 pm, Northampton

Green Building,Deep Energy Retrofit,Mass Save,Energy Audit

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Western Mass Green Consortium's Monthly Green Night information/networking event Wednesday, September 9 at 5pm, Clarion Hotel, Northampton "The Affordable Energy Retrofit: The space between MassSave and Deep Energy Retrofits." Pre… more...

  Filed under: Massachusetts

0 replies | 991 views | Posted on: 09/03/2015 | Last updated: 09/03/2015

The Sustainable Living Fair

by andrew passive house for all

Join us September 12-13, 2015 for the 16th Annual Sustainable Living Fair at Old Fort Collins Heritage Park in Fort Collins, CO! The Sustainable Living Fair offers a weekend of solution-based, interactive, family oriented events designed… more...

  Filed under: Education

0 replies | 1129 views | Posted on: 09/03/2015 | Last updated: 09/03/2015

Solar Decathlon 2015! October 8-11 and 15-18 - Winner Announced October 17

Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Solar Decathlon

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2015! October 8-11 and 15-18 27 Schools, 16 Teams! The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon challenges collegiate teams to design, build, and operate solar-powered houses that are cost… more...

  Filed under: Solar Decathlon

0 replies | 1342 views | Posted on: 09/03/2015 | Last updated: 09/03/2015

Free Webinar: Circular economy in supply chains: what’s in it for me? September 8, 10am GMT

Supply Chain,Circular Economy

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

A little early for US friends, but good for folks across the pond: Ethical Corporation Presents: Circular economy in supply chains: what’s in it for me? Tuesday 8th September 10am GMT Join the panelists for a live conversation on… more...

  Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1071 views | Posted on: 09/02/2015 | Last updated: 09/02/2015

Should we be Worried about the Rapidly Expanding Desalinization Industry?

Environment,Water,Desalinization,California

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Access to water is a growing issue, particularly with recent droughts. At first, desalinization sounds like a good idea. But I was reading an Environmental News Network article about how desalinization is now a billion dollar industry… more...

  Filed under: Climate Change

0 replies | 1396 views | Posted on: 09/02/2015 | Last updated: 09/02/2015

Webinar Series: Understanding the Living Building Challenge - Sept 22, 24, 29, and Oct 1 (Fee)

Green Building,Living Future

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

An in-depth introduction to the Living Building Challenge ideology and certificate process. Attendees are the green building leaders in their community: design professionals, contractors, developers, owners, government officials and employe… more...

  Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 879 views | Posted on: 09/02/2015 | Last updated: 09/02/2015

Greentown Labs - Energy Innovation Networking and Panel, Thursday, September 10, 5:30-8:30 pm

Energy,Innovation

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Greentown Labs - Energy Innovation Networking and Panel Thursday, September 10 5:30 - 8:30 PM What fosters private and public sector ideas at the nexus of technology and government. How does innovation happen that solves civic proble… more...

  Filed under: Massachusetts

0 replies | 1508 views | Posted on: 08/31/2015 | Last updated: 09/01/2015

Living Product Expo in Pittsburgh

Sustainable Products,Green Products,Pennsylvania Events

by Chelsea W. Student

Date: September 16-18, 2015 Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The Living Product Expo is a groundbreaking new event that will bring together leading minds in the product industry and ignite a re… more...

  Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 08/10/2015 | Last updated: 08/31/2015

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