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Online Workshop: Modern Slavery in Australia: How it Impacts Your Specifications, and How to Simplify Reporting, March 25, 6pm ACT
In this live workshop on Facebook, hosted by the GWA Group and Caroma, Global GreenTag’s Program Director and CEO David Baggs will be advising professionals to help manage product specifications and supply chain reporting now that Mod… more...
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0 replies | 879 views | Posted on: 03/22/2021 | Last updated: 03/25/2022
Free Webinar: Comparing the Residential Green Building Certification Programs, December 15, 12 - 2 pm, EST
What is the difference between the main programs and which should you use? Residential Green Building Certifications are great tools you can use to make sure your next project meets the 5 pillars of green building: Energy | Health | M… more...
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0 replies | 2057 views | Posted on: 11/17/2021 | Last updated: 12/14/2021
An Introduction to NGBS Green, Green Certification for Existing Buildings, Free Webinar, January 19, 12-1pm EST
Existing multifamily and mixed-use buildings can use the ICC-700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) to earn green certification when the buildings are renovated to be more sustainable and efficient. The NGBS accommodates building renov… more...
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0 replies | 2007 views | Posted on: 12/13/2021 | Last updated: 12/13/2021
LEED Residential in the Mid Atlantic Region, December 15, 10:30-12 PM EST
In its second generation, the USGBC is guided by four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity. USGBC remains committed to a sustainable and equitable world. Now more than ever it is important that we examine programming… more...
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0 replies | 1370 views | Posted on: 11/19/2021 | Last updated: 11/20/2021
Passive House Primer, September 8, 1-2 PM EDT
BE-Ex’s Passive House Primer is an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the real estate market. Available as a free session at the Building Energy Exchange, the Primer is ideal fo… more...
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0 replies | 1606 views | Posted on: 08/25/2021 | Last updated: 08/26/2021
Announcing: On-Demand Passive House Training for All, by NAPHN and BEEx
This summer, North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) and Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) announced the launch of a new, coordinated on-demand Passive House training pathway for all those people even a tiny bit interested in the Passiv… more...
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0 replies | 3279 views | Posted on: 08/13/2021 | Last updated: 08/13/2021
Free Webinar: USGBC-Los Angeles- Overview of Wellness Certifications, July 23, 12pm PST
Join us for an overview of the WELL and Fitwel Certifications to better understand how wellness frameworks can be applied to your project and/or portfolio. We'll also review the approach to earning the widely recognized WELL AP and Fitw… more...
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0 replies | 1874 views | Posted on: 06/22/2021 | Last updated: 06/23/2021
NAPHN’s Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant (CPHD) Training, June 16-18 & 24-25, Online
NAPHN's core Passive House training is appropriate for a wide range of building professionals and stakeholders who want to know the guts of what makes Passive House tick and build a foundation of Passive House knowledge. Stude… more...
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0 replies | 1177 views | Posted on: 06/08/2021 | Last updated: 06/08/2021
Free CE Webinar: Renewable Energy Certificates For Green Building Explained, June 9, 12 pm, EDT
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are one of the most widely used instruments of environmental impact for green building and yet they are also widely misunderstood. Join Heather Schrock for a breakdown of what RECs actually are - not jus… more...
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0 replies | 1506 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/27/2021
High Performance Homes for Homeowners and Renovators Wednesday, June 16th 5pm EDT
This introductory session for homeowners, buyers, renovators and others with an interest in energy-efficient homes includes an overview of high-performance homes, Zero-Energy, LEED, and the Passive House standard, as well as a cost/benefit … more...
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0 replies | 1335 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021
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