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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have a long history of providing flexible, cost-effective, family-oriented hou
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Home Design (Online)
This course teaches students how to design a home and communicate that design through
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Tiny House Design will help you envision and design an enriching small home on a foundation or on wheels.
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Net Zero buildings are carbon neutral structures that integrate hyper-efficiency with renewable technologies.
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Major Green Building Organizations Rally Around the Common Materials Framework (CMF)
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
At Greenbuild 2023, leading green building organizations, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
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Global GreenTag International Launches First Nature Positive Standard and Declaration
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Global GreenTag International recently launched the first Nature Positive green building programs, the NatureP
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2023 Black Sustainability Summit, Online, (Encore), Available December 11 - 18
Posted by: Allison Friedman
December 11 - 18, 2023, join in for an incredible event focused on promoting sustainability within the Bl
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Virtual Course: E202 Advanced HOT2000 Energy Modeling for New & Existing Homes, January 8, 9 am EST
Posted by: samanthaklein
Energy modelling software is used to analyze and optimize the energy characteristics of buildings. HOT2000 is
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Webinar: Exploring EV Infrastructure & Fleet Electrification, January 8, 3 - 5 pm PT
Posted by: samanthaklein
The Seattle and Bellevue 2030 Districts are kicking off their 2024 education calendar with a topic near a
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RE+ Hawaii, January 22-23, Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by: Hani
RE+ Hawai’i, in partnership with Solar Coaster LLC, is the new forum for clean energy professionals dedi
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Free Webinar: Getting into Low Carbon Construction, January 17, 10:30 am EDT
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Group: UK Green Building
Participants will be introduced to EQUANS, United Living, Clarion Futures, Retrofit Academy & Greener Sout
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Group: California Green Building
QuitCarbon has been offering free, expert home electrification retrofit planning, contractor referrals, bid be
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DSNY Clean Buildings Free Training: NYC Residents, Online, December 21, 1-2:30 pm
Posted by: Hani
Group: New York Green Building Group
DSNY Clean Buildings Training: December Session (Virtual)
The Clean Buildings Training program is a FREE co
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Free Webinar: NHS Net Zero Building Standard: Operational Energy and Carbon, December 18, 1-2 pm BST
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Group: UK Green Building
The NHS Net Zero Building Standard was published in February 2023 and applies to all projects that are at pre-
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Free Webinar: Green Real Estate Marketing: I Spy With My Little Eye, December 13, 3 - 5 pm PT
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Group: California Green Building
"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-e
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EV 101: Electrify Your Ride, Online, December 12, 12-1 pm PT
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Group: California Green Building
Join Ride and Drive Clean and the Transportation Authority of Marin to learn EV and Ebike basics. They&rs
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Group: California Green Building
"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-e
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RE+ Community Energy, January 10-11, San Diego, California
Posted by: Hani
Group: California Green Building
In 2023, RE+ Community Energy was held in conjunction with RE+ Mid-Atlantic. This January, join leading commun
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Free Webinar: Embodied Carbon in Buildings: Tools Overview, December 31, 12-1:30pm
Posted by: Hani
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
In this Tools Overview session, Built Environment Plus will discuss the wide breadth of available tools and ho
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Group: California Green Building
Transport yourself to the enchanting realm of the Secret Garden and immerse yourself in a truly exquisite even
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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...
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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 | 2870 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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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 | 3005 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015
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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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 | 3469 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 | 2931 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
4 replies | 6813 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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Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Brett Duffy with Clean Surfaces recently shared a helpful introduction to CASPR Group’s "hands-
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Most Popular Groups
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
53 members | 1044 discussions
Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...
19 members | 74 discussions
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
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
16 members | 539 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
14 members | 565 discussions
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 | 140 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
13 members | 96 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 | 144 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...
12 members | 48 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 75 discussions
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