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2025 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry, July 16-18, Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted by: Allison Friedman
2025 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry theme: Industrial competitiveness and the evolving energy l
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
In this webinar, GreenCircle Certified and Interface will share real-world insights into building circular sys
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Posted by: nealkena
Canada Patches is a rapidly expanding business that produces military, woven, leather, keychains, apparel, and
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Online Traning: Residential HVAC Sizing and Duct Design, June 4, 9 - 10:30 am PT
Posted by: Shivani
This course will review residential HVAC design basics and equipment selection, as well as explain how to proc
… more...0 replies | 400 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025
Free Webinar: Net Zero When? ... Net Zero NOW!, May 29, 12 pm ET
Posted by: Shivani
What does it take to build the future of housing, starting today? In this month’s Next Up event, Passive
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Appalachian Energy Summit 2025, June 4, Boone, North Carolina (NC)
Posted by: Shivani
The Appalachian Energy Summit is designed primarily for faculty, staff, and students at institutions of higher
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Advancing Circular Economy, a USGBC Building Transformation Forum, May 13, Seattle, Washington
Posted by: Shivani
Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases, ma
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Build Better, In Person and Online (Hybrid Event), May 16, Auburn, Maine
Posted by: Shivani
The one-day Build Better training will provide a comprehensive summary of necessary strategies to build a &ldq
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
The materials and products landscape architects specify significantly impact a project’s global warming
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Green Builder Media's Sustainability Symposium 2025, Online, April 30-May 1, 12-3 pm ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Sustainability Symposium 2025: Force of Nature is a transformative two-day virtual event exploring ground
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Stretch & Specialized Code Basics, Online Course, July 15, 3 - 5 pm
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
This course covers the 225 CMR 23.00 MA Commercial Stretch and Opt-in Specialized energy codes applicable from
… more...0 replies | 27 views | Posted on: 06/14/2025
RE+ Mid Atlantic, July 10-11, Philadelphia, PA
Posted by: Mansi
Group: Pennsylvania Sustainability Group
RE+ Mid-Atlantic is where innovation meets sustainability! Have the opportunity to discover clean en
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Free Webinar: Ask the Experts: Heat Pump Water Heater Installations, June 27, 12-1 pm, PT
Posted by: Mansi
Group: California Green Building
This will be an open discussion about Heat pump water heater installations with plumbers, builders, architects
… more...0 replies | 204 views | Posted on: 06/12/2025
Free Webinar: Mechanical Systems in Detail, June 26, 12-2 pm, PT
Posted by: Mansi
Group: California Green Building
This course dives deep into the focus of building mechanical systems with a particular focus on ventilation an
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Posted by: Mansi
Group: India Green Building
India is on its way to becoming a clean energy powerhouse, helping show the way toward an efficient indus
… more...0 replies | 278 views | Posted on: 06/02/2025
Free Webinar: Beyond the Surface: Vetting Materials for Health, Carbon, & Impact, June 19, 12 pm, MT
Posted by: Mansi
Group: Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group
Join AIA Colorado's Committee on the Environment for a virtual presentation on materials.
… more...0 replies | 320 views | Posted on: 05/31/2025
Free Webinar: Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Systems, June 18, 9-10:30 am, PT
Posted by: Mansi
Group: California Green Building
This course will cover solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery storage system requirements for all building types.
… more...0 replies | 301 views | Posted on: 05/31/2025
Free Webinar: Rebuild Marketplace Crowdsource CoLab, June 17, 4-5:30 pm, PT
Posted by: Mansi
Group: California Green Building
Rebuild Marketplace is a group purchasing and procurement platform powered by Building Ease that is
… more...0 replies | 299 views | Posted on: 05/31/2025
Posted by: Mansi
Group: California Green Building
This electric vehicle (EV) training webinar will help you gain a deeper appreciation for how to design EV char
… more...0 replies | 158 views | Posted on: 05/29/2025
Posted by: Mansi
Group: California Green Building
As the 2022 energy code wraps up its final year, and the 2025 code emerges, the trends of building electr
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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 | 7480 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015
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 | 3477 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
… more...6 replies | 7115 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017
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 | 3470 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
… more...5 replies | 2169 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 | 4096 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 | 3582 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 | 7894 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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Can heat pump water heaters extend the life of your EV?
Posted by: Christopher Matos-Rogers
In a recent weekly room on Clubhouse, we were busting performance myths about all-electric homes. N
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
53 members | 1135 discussions
Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...
19 members | 75 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 | 597 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
15 members | 896 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 | 152 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
13 members | 106 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 | 82 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 | 155 discussions
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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