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Multifamily Buildings Forum: Unlocking Barriers to High Performance, Nov 12, 7:30-10:30 AM, Madison, WI
Join us for a special event focused on unlocking barriers to high performance buildings in the multifamily sector. Learn how to integrate success metrics such as lease rates, tenant retention, brand appeal and more into your decision-matrix… more...

0 replies | 1229 views | Posted on: 11/01/2019 | Last updated: 11/01/2019
WEBINAR: Understanding Water Credits in LEED, November 1
LEED v4 addresses water holistically, taking into account indoor use, outdoor use, specialized uses and metering. It measures all sources of water related to a building, including cooling towers, appliances, fixtures, fittings, process wate… more...

0 replies | 1506 views | Posted on: 10/27/2019 | Last updated: 10/27/2019
RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, November 20, 10:30-11:30 am, Amherst, MA
Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out the greywater system to learn how waste… more...

0 replies | 1005 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019
RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, December 18, 10:30-11:30am, Amherst, MA
Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out the greywater system to learn how waste… more...

0 replies | 963 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019
WEBINAR: Getting LEED Specific: Buildings are for People - Design Strategies for Human Engagement, December 10, 12:00PM CST
In this one-hour course, the participant will explore design strategies that encourage beneficial occupant behavior. Consider the impacts occupant behavior changes can have on a building over its lifetime, dispel myths that key occupant beh… more...

0 replies | 3212 views | Posted on: 10/21/2019 | Last updated: 10/21/2019
Living Building Challenge 4.0: Pittsburgh, December 12 Pittsburgh, PA
The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, and certification program that addresses development at all scales. LBC 4.0 is a holistic approach to high-performance building that aims to address health, community, equity, en… more...

0 replies | 1583 views | Posted on: 10/21/2019 | Last updated: 10/21/2019
Sustainability Credential Soup, November 5, Chicago, IL
Come to participate in a panel discussion to learn how to obtain sustainability credentials and advance your career. Join as they explore various credentials through their line up of panelists. more...

0 replies | 1207 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019
Intro to EcoDistricts, USGBC Missouri, November 12, Missouri (Exact Location TBD)
Within the world of green rating systems, LEED provides a model for building-level sustainability, for single-entity controlled community developments, for campuses, and for cities, but it does not have a model for neighborhoods/districts t… more...

0 replies | 1307 views | Posted on: 10/14/2019 | Last updated: 10/15/2019
The Green Building Initiative's Green Globes® Formally Recognizes Global GreenTag PHD™ and EPD™ Declaration Programs
The nationally recognized green rating assessment, guidance and certification program Green Globes® that is registered under the GBI (Green Building Initiative) and used in a multitude of project types in the USA and Canada, has formall… more...

0 replies | 1953 views | Posted on: 08/29/2019 | Last updated: 08/29/2019
BOC Program Series - OG&E: Class 1001(A&B) , 1003-1007 Energy Efficient Operations of a Building HVAC Systems, Series: Aug 27-Nov 21
This series focuses on Building Operator Certification training, offering classes 1001 (A & B) and 1003-1007. BOC Level I Training Certificate of Completion (TCOC) is earned by attending 8 days of (non-consecutive) technic… more...

0 replies | 1165 views | Posted on: 07/19/2019 | Last updated: 08/02/2019
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