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Webinar: Embodied Carbon 101 - Certifications and Commitments Overview, August 3, 3 pm EDT
The Embodied Carbon 101 (EC101) series will give AEC professionals foundational embodied carbon knowledge and empower them to incorporate carbon considerations into their work. Rather than attempting
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Webinar: Black Women in Architecture: Riding the Vortex August 12, 8:00-9:30 pm Eastern Time
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That is the percentage of architects who are Black women. There are ~ 500 licensed Black women architects in the entire country.
You are invited to an incredibly unique storytelling present
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Online Training: CALGreen Codes and Standards Education and Virtual Training, October 23,12 pm PST
CALGreen is California’s first green building code and the first nation state-mandated green building code. It is formally known as the California Green Building Standards Code. The purpose of C
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ArchitectureBoston Virtual Expo (ABX20), December 2-3
ArchitectureBoston Expo (ABX) is the largest building and design tradeshow and conference in the Northeast attracting 8,000 architects, builders, contractors and design professionals. ABX20 has transi
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Design for the Future with EV Charging, a Greenbuild Webinar, December 2, 1 pm EST
The adoption of electric vehicles in the United States has reached a new inflection point. With over 3 million EVs expected to be sold over the next 5 years, new and existing buildings are increasingl
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Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, December 22, 12 pm EST
In this webinar, participants will discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiativ
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Webinar: Passive House Primer - Building Energy Exchange, January 13, 1-2 PM EST
Recently refreshed for 2020, 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
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Webinar: Policy for the Architect Advocate, January 19, 6:30 pm EST
Regulations effect the work of architects, planners, and designers. While policy advocacy may not be part of your day-to-day workflow and policymaking may seem far afield from your skillset, you may b
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Webinar: Material Bank: What are ‘Good’ Materials? January 20, 12:30 EST
The claim is that all materials are bad. But, some are worse than others. Designers need to weigh up which material is appropriate for each element of the design. It is helpful to look at things
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Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, February 24, 12 pm EST
Vertical Operating Systems Learning Objectives:
- Compare and contrast various types of vertical operating systems as well as identify the advantages and disadvantages of each to re
Webinar: Passive House Design Build for Architecture Students, March 9, 6 pm EST
This webinar will examine these issues of curriculum, pedagogy and student expectations through the example of a student designed passive house in Brookings, South Dakota that is part of a larger
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Webinar: Introduction to the Passive House Standard, February 24, 10 am EST
Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a 6-hour co
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Department of Energy Solar Decathlon, Visit the Virtual Village Online, April 12-14
The U.S. Department of Energy is excited to announce the opening of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon® Virtual Village on Monday, April 12.
The Virtual Village will showca
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VIRTUAL Visible Green Home® Burh Becc Earth Day Celebration Tour 2021, April 24, 10-11:30 am EDT
In this very special virtual, multimedia, live event you will learn about all the aspects of this groundbreaking home including its genesis, design, systems, and features that helped it to become a fu
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Radio BE-Ex: Building Retrofits as Climate Action with Carl Elefante, May 20, 1 pm EDT
Join this podcast for the next episode of Radio BE-Ex, where Architect Carl Elefante, FAIA, FAPT, LEED AP, highlights AIA’s commitment to climate action and the central impor
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Free Online Green Building Speaker Series: Natural Building & a Changing Climate, May 19, 6 pm PST
We will take a look at how we can bridge ancient and modern building practices to address our changing hazards in our built environment. We will look at the efforts and challenges of testing these mat
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Free Webinar: 2019 Energy Code for ADUs Explained, May 13, 1 pm PT / 4 pm ET
The energy code can feel confusing and complicated, and even more so for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a relatively new legal building type with multiple form factors and varying requirements. In
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Visit the #1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse with Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared
Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc takes us on a tour of the #1920sMakeoverATL project before work begins, and while we're still in the design phase of the project. There is s
Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) Boston: Embodied Carbon in the Residential Sector, June 24, 4-5 PM
When we think about embodied carbon emissions, we tend to envision our largest buildings and campuses that include millions of square feet. These are all worthy targets; however, one could argue that
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GreenCE Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, October 13, 12 pm EDT
This webinar will discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives.
Learning O
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AIA Connecticut Conference and Expo 2021, October 18-19
The 2021 Connecticut Architecture Conference + Expo (CACX '21) is the largest premier educational event for architects in the state of Connecticut.
This year’s conference offers attendees
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Free Webinar: Landscape Architecture and the Science of Climate Change: Wildfire, November 5, 12 pm PST
The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts a series of monthly presentations on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions. This month's theme is wil
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GreenCE Webinar: The Importance of Effective Hand-Washing and Its Impact on Global Health, November 12, 12 pm EST
Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en
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Virtual Green Manufacturing Tour - Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring, December 7, 9-10:30 AM
Every year GBA loves to get an in-depth look at Allegheny Mountain Hardwood Flooring (AMHF) – a family operation in Emlenton, PA. The three-part tour is normally done in person, but th
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Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions, January 19, 12-1 pm EST
In this course, we will discuss vertical operating systems to better understand their construction and the operating systems used in each type. Characteristics of various types of vertical operating s
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