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Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, October 19, 12 pm EDT
Posted by: samanthaklein
This one-hour course discusses vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation, an
… more...0 replies | 59 views | Posted on: 09/29/2022
Free Webinar: Carbon, Chemicals and Compliance with MillerKnoll, October 20, 12 pm EST
Posted by: samanthaklein
MillerKnoll, one of the largest and most influential design manufacturers in the world, has ambitious goals an
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to mi
… more...0 replies | 147 views | Posted on: 09/24/2022
2022 Symposium on Safe and Secure Schools, Cypress, Texas, October 28
Posted by: k.a.vaughn
Protecting the physical security and supporting the emotional well being of students in schools has become a n
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Posted by: samanthaklein
When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materi
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Free Green Building Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, September 28, 12 pm ET
Posted by: samanthaklein
Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aest
… more...0 replies | 547 views | Posted on: 09/16/2022
Leaders in Energy 9th Annual Green Jobs Forum, Online, September 22, 3:30 - 7 pm EDT
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The urgent need to become a more sustainable and equitable world, and to stop and reverse climate and biodiver
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Posted by: GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction
Access to daylight has been shown to increase productivity in the workplace, improve students’ performan
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Bellingham Green Building Slam, September 23, 5:30 pm, Bellingham, Washington
Posted by: Katy C
Green Building Slam 2022
8 presentations, 10 slides, 10 minutes
The Green Building Slam is a fast-p
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Virtual Event: Intro to Living Walls CEU Presentation, October 6, 12 pm ET
Posted by: samanthaklein
This one-hour program enables participants to gain an understanding of the use of different living wall system
… more...0 replies | 555 views | Posted on: 09/09/2022
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BIOGAS Convention Digital, 7 – 11 November 2022
Posted by: GW
Group: Developing Technologies
Biogas in the EU & worldwide, Biomethane / Bio-LNG, Case studies & best practice and furthermore. Bloc
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Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: Connecticut Green Building
As a family-owned and operated solar and energy solutions manufacturer, Earthlight is walking the walk & t
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Sustainable Communities Workshop, Hybrid Event, in Sarasota, FL and Online, November 1
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: Florida Green Building Group
Early-bird registration is now open for Sarasota County's 17th Annual Sustainable Communities Worksho
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Free Webinar: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, October 18, 1 pm EST
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: New York Green Building Group
Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mo
… more...0 replies | 88 views | Posted on: 09/25/2022
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Buildings and Our Health - News and Information
Exposomics is a new scientific discipline dedicated to studying all the environmental factors that affect our
… more...0 replies | 315 views | Posted on: 09/25/2022
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Connecticut Green Building
As new home envelopes have become more and more airtight, most in the homebuilding industry have come to under
… more...0 replies | 259 views | Posted on: 09/23/2022
Free Online Course Passive House Construction Primer, September 29, 1 - 2 pm ET
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: New York Green Building Group
Learn the basic principles and best practices of Passive House construction in this one-hour introductory cour
… more...0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 09/16/2022
Green Building Tour: Hotel Marcel, New Haven, CT, September 29
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: Connecticut Green Building
CTGBC is teaming up with CT Passive House and Conscious Capitalism CT to host a building tour and networking e
… more...0 replies | 554 views | Posted on: 09/13/2022
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: New York Green Building Group
In response to increasing urgency to address the climate crisis, the tech industry is finding solutions &ndash
… more...0 replies | 401 views | Posted on: 09/14/2022
Hybrid Event: Beyond Zero Series: Burn Ban – The Benefits of Induction Cooking, September 22, 6 pm
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: New York Green Building Group
Induction cooktops and ranges are gaining traction in the market as an integral part of a climate-friendly bui
… more...0 replies | 202 views | Posted on: 09/13/2022
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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 | 6205 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 | 2542 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 | 2749 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 | 3181 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 | 2567 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 | 5179 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020
Posted by: StacySinclair
I hope you will check out my latest blog for USGBC-LA: http://usgbc-la.org/blog/spotlight-on-sustainability-wh… more...
3 replies | 1231 views | Posted on: 04/26/2017
Webinar: Doubling the Deeds Excise Tax for Affordable Housing & Climate Solutions, March 4, 8pm
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Join a Webinar, March 4 on Doubling the Deeds Excise Tax for Affordable Housing & Climate Solutions
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
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Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...
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This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with o… more...
18 members | 29 discussions
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
15 members | 468 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
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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 | 126 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
13 members | 86 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 | 133 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 | 24 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
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