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AHR Expo, February 2-4, Las Vegas, Nevada

Posted by: Shivani

The AHR Expo brings the entire HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) industry toge

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0 replies | 59 views | Posted on: 11/22/2025

EESAT 2026 - The Future of Energy Storage, January 5 to 6, Tucson, Arizona

Posted by: Shivani

The 14th IEEE Electrical Energy Storage Applications and Technologies (EESAT) conference will be held Jan

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0 replies | 52 views | Posted on: 11/22/2025

Free Webinar: Clearing the Air - Advancing IAQ Policy for Healthier Communities, December 16, 2 - 3 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Indoor air quality (IAQ) has emerged as a critical public health and building performance issue, especially in

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0 replies | 60 views | Posted on: 11/21/2025

Free Webinar: Making Building Upgrades Happen: Implementation Pathways, December 16, 1 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

After learning why decarbonization matters and how to plan your strategy, join the Building Energy Hub for the

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0 replies | 64 views | Posted on: 11/21/2025

Greenbiz 26, February 17-19, Phoenix, Arizona

Posted by: Shivani

GreenBiz 26 is the premier annual event uniting sustainability professionals navigating a world of political,

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0 replies | 156 views | Posted on: 11/18/2025

Informational Webinar - 2026 LEED for Cities Certification Cohort Overview/Introduction, January 14, 1 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Join LEED for Cities and Communities for the 2nd informational webinar for those interested in applying t

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0 replies | 135 views | Posted on: 11/20/2025

Introduction to the Common Materials Framework Implementation Toolkit, a Free Webinar, November 19, 2 pm ET

Posted by: Allison Friedman

On November 4 at the Greenbuild conference and expo in Los Angeles, Mindful Materials and the organi

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0 replies | 306 views | Posted on: 11/13/2025

Free Webinar: High-Performance Enclosures: Exterior Insulation That Pays Off, December 5, 12 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

As energy codes become increasingly stringent, homebuilders are rethinking how to insulate homes effectively a

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0 replies | 207 views | Posted on: 11/11/2025

Super Insulation for Zero-Energy Buildings, Three Online Sessions, January 5-19, 6 - 8 pm

Posted by: Shivani

This course covers the fundamentals for designing and building zero-energy homes by covering key principles of

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0 replies | 112 views | Posted on: 11/07/2025

TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action, A USGBC First Friday Webinar, December 5, 1 -2 pm ET

Posted by: Allison Friedman

As part of the monhtly First Friday Series, USGBC presents: TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action.  &

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0 replies | 215 views | Posted on: 11/07/2025

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Green Schools Conference, February 17-19, San Diego, California

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

The 16th annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) will be held February 17-19, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Mission

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0 replies | 64 views | Posted on: 11/22/2025

Free Webinar: MA - R7.0 Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and the Massachusetts Stretch Code, December 17, 1 - 2 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Massachusetts Green Builders

In February 2025, the Massachusetts Residential Stretch Code added a new column in Table R406.5 relating to ac

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0 replies | 87 views | Posted on: 11/22/2025

Building Better with Thermal Breaks: Reducing Heat Loss, Online, January 16,11 am -12 pm

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Massachusetts Green Builders

Explore how thermal breaks can be integrated into building assemblies to reduce heat loss and improve your env

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0 replies | 64 views | Posted on: 11/21/2025

Carbon Reduction Essentials in the Built Environment, Online Course, January 5-31, 9 - 11:59 am GMT

Posted by: Shivani

Group: UK Green Building

Understand how the built environment contributes to climate change and how sustainable buildings can lead to a

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0 replies | 47 views | Posted on: 11/21/2025

Free Webinar: Balcony Solar/DIY Clean Energy, Part of MassCEC's Thoughtful Climate Live Interview Series: December 2, 12 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Massachusetts Green Builders

Interest in so called “balcony solar” – smaller scale, plug and play solar PV systems that h

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0 replies | 124 views | Posted on: 11/22/2025

Free Webinar: Demystifying Passive House Design, December 15, 12 - 1 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Group: New York Green Building Group

Join BKSK for an in-depth look at the principles and practice of Passive House design through three case studi

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0 replies | 54 views | Posted on: 11/21/2025

Free Webinar: The Next Era of Housing: Redefining Value and Resilience, December 10, 2 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Electrification is scaling. Net zero is becoming mainstream. Artificial intelligence is transforming decision-

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0 replies | 110 views | Posted on: 11/21/2025

RE+ Northeast 2026, February 3-5, Boston, Massachusetts

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Massachusetts Green Builders

Learn more about RE+ Northeast, powered by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Smart Elect

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0 replies | 131 views | Posted on: 11/18/2025

The Post-IRA Reality Check: Financing Clean Energy Without Federal Backing, Online, December 5, 12 - 1 pm PT

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

With federal incentives in flux, how can companies sustain clean energy growth? This second session of the Wom

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0 replies | 263 views | Posted on: 11/14/2025

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: New Development Addressing Chronic Disparities, January 23, Brooklyn, New York

Posted by: Shivani

Group: New York Green Building Group

You're invited to join NESEA for a Tour of a resilient new development, designed to address chronic social

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0 replies | 145 views | Posted on: 11/20/2025

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I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating

Posted by: Allison Friedman

I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor … more...

15 replies | 10033 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015

The Green Brick Wall

Posted by: StyroHome

If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisibl… more...

7 replies | 5721 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015

use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms

Posted by: Christine O.

Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contrac

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6 replies | 9623 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017

Clean Power

Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald

The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric… more...

5 replies | 5496 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015

Details / Specifications

Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt

Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods

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5 replies | 4263 views | Posted on: 03/14/2019

Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)

Posted by: Allison Friedman

My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real… more...

4 replies | 4331 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015

How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?

Posted by: Jonathan Cabinet Representative

When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically … more...

4 replies | 5808 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015

Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)

Posted by: Rate It Green Team


Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth.  Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine

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4 replies | 10261 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020

Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)

Posted by: Allison Friedman

It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to

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4 replies | 13653 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022

France Declares All New Rooftops Must Be Topped With Plants Or Solar Panels

Posted by: Chelsea W.

French environmentalists cheered as France passed a law mandating all new buildings being built in commercial … more...

3 replies | 3363 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015

Most Popular Groups View all »

Massachusetts Green Builders

A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...

53 members | 1170 discussions

Equity and Green Building

Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...

19 members | 75 discussions

Emerging Green Professionals

This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with o… more...

19 members | 32 discussions

New York Green Building Group

Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...

16 members | 610 discussions

California Green Building

This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...

15 members | 987 discussions

Florida Green Building Group

There is so much green building going on in Florida, we needed a group to cover it all! This group is a place … more...

14 members | 158 discussions

Connecticut Green Building

Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...

13 members | 109 discussions

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Georgia is home to some of the top sustainable green building talent in the nation. Within this group we will… more...

13 members | 88 discussions

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Colorado is the perfect environment to build high performance building that are cost effective and comfortable… more...

12 members | 159 discussions

Developing Technologies

We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...

11 members | 77 discussions

 

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