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Discussions with tag 'USGBC'
Introduction to the Living Building Challenge 4.0, October 16, West Hartford, CT
Event will hold an in-depth introduction to the philosophy and components of the Living Building Challenge and certification program of the International Living Future Institute. To be certified
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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 ha
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The Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo, November 25, São Paulo, Brasil
The Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference and Expo exposes attendees to a strong multidisciplinary conference with the presence of leaders in the construction market. There
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Women in Green Building Leadership Luncheon, December 4, Chicago, Illinois
Join regional leaders for an inspiring and energizing morning that celebrates women who are leading change in their industry and community. During this robust panel discussion, we will
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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 life
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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, appl
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WEBINAR: December First Friday Webinar (USGBC) Materials Transparency & LEED, December 6, 12:15pm EST
This dive into the complexity of the three Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credits in LEED version 4 BD+C and ID+C provides the rationale for why product choices are so important, and the
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WEBINAR, USGBC December LEED v4 Online Discussion Forum: What's New? Updates from Greenbuild 2019, 12/19, 12 - 1pm
These monthly virtual meetings focus on those aspects of LEED v4 that have changed the most to help project teams achieve certification under the new rating system. Led by LEED subject matter experts,
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Building Resilience: Resilient Water Systems, December 3, Los Angeles, CA
Access to clean drinking water is a fundamental human right. California’s water system faces a variety of challenges, from drought to an aging water infrastructure, to changes in precipitation.
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USGBC-LA Resilience Capacity Building Workshop: Ventura, December 6, Camarillo, CA
USGBC-LA, in partnership with SoCal Edison, is hosting a series of interactive workshops to help organizations develop their own roadmap for resilience.
These workshop-style trainings, based on the
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USGBC-LA's 15th Annual Green Gala, December 11, Los Angeles CA
This year's theme is driven by the most important value of our industry: community
Workshop: ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) Accelerator, December 12, Rohnert Park, CA
Due to recent changes in State Legislation, Californians can look to Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) as a way to create lasting investments for their families while building attractive,
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USGBC-LA's Women in Green Committee Bi-Annual Breakfast, January 23, Los Angeles, CA
Save the date! USGBC-LA's Women in Green Committee Bi-Annual Breakfast!
USGBC Maryland Wintergreen Leadership Awards Celebration, January 22, Halethorpe, MD
The USGBC Maryland Wintergreen Leadership Awards Program brings together the best in the business for an evening of networking and commendations for those at the forefront of the Maryland green buildi
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Buildings of Excellence: Mahesh Ramanujam on the Future of Carbon Neutral Buildings, 1/22, NYC
Join the Building Energy Exchange, New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for a rare presentation from Mahesh Ramanujam, Pres
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WEBINAR: April First Friday Webinar: LEED Residential - The Evolution Towards Higher Performing Homes, April 3, 12:15 PM EDT
This session presents information and case studies on LEED in the residential market.
Missed Greenbuild Chicago 2018? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session presents infor
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LEED for Homes v4 Green Rater 3-Day Online Training, May 11-13, Hosted by GreenHomeInstitute - Discount for Rate It Green Members!
With over 2 million LEED® for Homes™ registered spaces worldwide, LEED is the international rating system to ensure residential buildings are better. LEED requires third-party on-site v
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USGBC Virtual Town Hall Executive Meeting: Hosted by USGBC Florida, Monday, May 11 9-11 am
A lot has changed over the past few weeks that is impacting our daily lives, but one thing has not: sustainability and resiliency are still at the core of building healthy, efficient and equitable bui
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Webinar: USGBC NCR: A Net Zero Retrofit Idea Exchange, May 8, 1pm
Explore the opportunities and challenges of the American Geophysical Union Headquarters, landmark net-zero energy retrofit.
The U.S. Green Building Council National Capital Region (USGBC-NCR) is wo
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USGBC Equity Summit, Online, May 28 - 29
Better buildings mean better lives for all.
USGBC’s vision means putting people first. In this inaugural summit, we will convene and listen to USGBC members, sustainability advocates, key social
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Webinar: Green Schools Roundtable: Where Do We Go From Here? July 23, 2pm EDT
2019-2020 was a school year like we've never seen before. As we watch infection rates seesaw and try to anticipate what reopening schools might look like in the Fall, this webinar intends to
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Webinar EP Career Campfire: Community Sustainability & Service Learning, July 30, 4-5:15pm
Everyone deserves healthy, efficient, resilient places to live, work, learn, pray, and play. USGBC’s Advance campaign was developed to increase access to green building knowledge, expertise and
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USGBC Northern California Webinar: LEED Committee - Learn from Pacific Region Experts, July 28, 12 pm PST
LEED Committees are composed of expert volunteers from across the country who guide the evolution of LEED. LEED committee volunteers help develop, implement, and revise the LEED rating systems, ensuri
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FREE USGBC-MO Webinar: 2020 September First Friday Webinar: LEED for Existing Buildings, September 4, 11:15 CST
The newest update to the LEED rating systems, LEED v4.1, is a bigger, bolder and stronger rating system that includes an outcome-based approach to LEED certification. Learn how projects around the wor
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GoGreen Seattle, Virtual Conference: Creating a Low Carbon, Prosperous, Equitable Economy, September 8, Seattle, WA
The GoGreen Conference Seattle, taking place on Sept. 8, 2020, empowers business decision makers with sustainability strategies, tools and connections to create positive change within their organ
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