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16th Edition Green Building Congress 2018, October 31st-November 3rd in Hyderabad, India
Today, India is witnessing tremendous growth in infrastructural development. The construction industry in India is one of the largest economic activities. As the sector is growing rapidly, preserving …
This is What LEED Platinum Living Looks Like - ZeroEnergy Design Delivers a Healthy and Green Home in a Massachusetts Suburb
When it comes to green building design, the sky really is the limit these days. Which also means that a green home can look as modern, as traditional, or whatever mix the client wants. We decided to h
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USGBC-NCR Green Affordable Multifamily Construction Educational Panel, July 31, Washington D.C.
USGBC National Capital Chapter is excited to invite you to the Green Affordable Multifamily educational panel. As density in the built environment continues, growing concerns about gentrification a…
Carbon Smart Building Day, Sept 11, San Francisco, CA
The Carbon Smart Building Conference Program will inspire and equip leading architects, structural engineers, contractors, developers, materials manufacturers and policy makers to scale up the buildin…
Community Solar Power Summit, July 18-19, Minneapolis, MN
Community solar is one of the fastest growing sectors in the clean energy economy. In partnership with the Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA) and Solar Power Events, the industry's preeminent…
LEED Exam Prep Course, July 25, Boston, MA
The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre…
Green Building Festival, October 11, Toronto, Canada
Health. We tend to think of it in terms of our personal well-being but it is inextricably dependent on the environments we create and affect. From indoor environmental quality standards to net zero pr…
7th Annual Green Building Expo and Ed, October 18, NY
Join us for the educational, informational event showcasing green building products and services. Networking. Learning. Seeing green products and services. Expanded Education Sessions to be Annou…
USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting, July 09, Boston, MA, 6-8 pm
The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the Commonwealth by championing green building practices in our communities. Join on the second Monday of each mon…
Urban Transportation and Sustainability, September 13, 8:00 – 2:00, Atlanta, GA
This conference is a premier forum for advancing cutting-edge practices in urban transportation and sustainability both in the United States of America and Germany. Professionals established in resear…
Webinar: USGBC New Volunteer Orientation, October 16, 2018
We are all in to get everyone in a green building in this generation and volunteers are a key part of accomplishing this big goal. Volunteers were at the core of USGBC’s foundation in 1993, and cont…
2018 Sustainable Design Awards, September 21, 2018
This year the 2018 San Diego Green Building Conference and Expo will be followed by a networking event and the San Diego Sustainable Design Awards. Join us for this exciting opportunity to promote and…
Net Zero 2018 Conference: Net Zero For All, Sept. 12-14, Los Angeles, California
Join the movement, Let's build a net zero future for everyone. Meet the 900+ attendees and 75+ exhibitors from every sector of the building and infrastructure industry who are paving the way forward…
Achieving Optimum Energy Efficiency in Buildings - New Benchmarks Being Set - Webinar - July 26
Five years ago, the driving factor for smart buildings was energy costs. While operational efficiency and occupant experience have been added to the discussion, energy savings still play an important …
Maker Challenge: Sustainable Dream Home, August 25, Chicago, IL
Are you interested in drawing, architecture, engineering, design or building? Do you like beating challenges? Are you between the ages of 9 and 13? Join Chicago Mobile Makers for Maker Challenge: Sust…
GreenerBuilder, August 1st, San Francisco, CA
GreenerBuilder is an annual event that unites all of the key players in greening Northern California’s built environment – including architects, engineers and contractors — to discuss industry t…
Zero Carbon Buildings by Carbon Based Lifeforms, August 17 in Boston
In the last decade, carbon levels increased 20 parts per million (from 380 to 403), the population grew by one billion, global temperature increased by half a degree Celsius, and 25 percent more peopl…
Central Plains Fall Member Social, September 18, Kansas City, MO
Join USGBC at our Fall Member Social - reconnect with your colleagues in the sustainability world. Enjoy snacks & libations provided by our friends at Built (formerly Built Interior Construction) and …
LUNCHandLEADERS: Product Declarations and Transparency EPDs and HPDs, August 23, 2018, Columbus, Ohio
This August LUNCHandLEADERS will feature representatives from mindful MATERIALS and local experts in building optimization to discuss the purpose and usage of environmental product declarations and he…
Emerald Evening 2018, September 20, Pittsburgh, PA
Join Green Building Alliance (GBA) for our Emerald Evening and GBA 25th Anniversary Awards gala on Thursday, September 20, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. We are delighted to celebrate 25 years of gr…
KISS: Keep It Simple, Smartypants: A builder’s perspective on constructing a low-cost, high-performance home: 9/18, Branford, CT
KISS: Keep it Simple, Smartypants A builder’s perspective on constructing a low-cost, high-performance home. Rhode Island’s first PHIUS certified passive house was built for $160/sq. ft. In th…
Achieving Ultra-Low And Zero Energy Buildings And Portfolios In Providence, Stakeholder Workshop, September 20, 8:30am-12:30pm, Providence, RI
In this workshop we will outline best practice steps and approaches to highlight a path to ZE achievement including planning, engaging stakeholders, assessment of costs and savings and options to secu…
Study: Do Green Buildings Cost More?
The construction industry accounts for 10% of global gross domestic product (GDP) and has both direct and indirect impacts on climate change and the environment. Buildings emit carbon dioxide througho…
Building Better Outcomes - Free Webinar September 18, 2-3pm Eastern
We all care about the planet, but we also care about making smart financial decisions, and quite frankly, we have to work within budgets. Acquiring key answers allowing us to build better outcomes …
HVAC technology enhancements for energy conservation, 10/4, De Pere, WI
Join to learn how to get the largest energy savings in your commercial buildings. HVAC as a single system is 45-70% of a building’s energy use—making it the biggest energy user and a
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