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Smart Cities Connect Conferance & Expo, May 7-10, Raleigh, North Carolina
Posted by: Hani
Smart cities have evolved from a futuristic vision into a tangible reality, creating fundamental impact for pe
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9th Edition of World Nanotechnology Conference
Posted by: Nanotechnology 2024
We are thrilled to extend a warm and heartfelt invitation for your participation in the highly anticipated 9th
… more...0 replies | 51 views | Posted on: 04/22/2024
Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) - 22nd Annual Conference, May 7-8. Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The theme of the Conference, “Carpet Recycling: Chasing the Checkered Flag” highlights the recent
… more...0 replies | 213 views | Posted on: 04/15/2024
Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive Buildings, Virtual Event, May 2, 3-5pm
Posted by: Hani
In this course, They will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification m
… more...0 replies | 264 views | Posted on: 04/12/2024
Free Webinar, Redesigning the Materials Economy to Heal People and Our Planet, April 18, 12 pm ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Earth Month is a perfect time to talk about solutions that will heal the planet. A path towards plan
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
As the global UN Plastics Treaty enters the final stages of negotiations, organizations must rethink single-us
… more...0 replies | 328 views | Posted on: 04/09/2024
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Today, there are 900 million hectares available for reforestation, promising to sequester 750 gigatons of CO2e
… more...0 replies | 271 views | Posted on: 04/09/2024
Green Things Summit, Online, April 25
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The Green Things Summit returns in 2024 to highlight how IoT and other technologies will be used to drive gree
… more...0 replies | 292 views | Posted on: 04/08/2024
IMPACT 2024, April 30 - May 1, Saint Paul, Minnesota
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The annual IMPACT Conference is aleading event for sustainable development in the Midwest. Drawing hundreds of
… more...0 replies | 278 views | Posted on: 04/05/2024
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Apprenticeships are a time-tested and powerful tool for workforce development. Registered apprenticeships can
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Duct and Envelope Tightness (DET) Verification Training, Online, May 20-22
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
This three-day online course is designed to introduce the skills necessary to become a Duct and Envelope Tight
… more...replies | 34 views | Posted on: 04/27/2024
Posted by: Hani
Group: Illinois Green Building Group
Join Illinois Green Alliance and BOMA/Chicago to explore how smart building technologies are being implemented
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: New York Green Building Group
Much of what GreeningUSA has been doing since the 2023 annual meeting has involved the proposed Micron Ch
… more...0 replies | 81 views | Posted on: 04/26/2024
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
In celebration of Southface’s 46th anniversary on May 3rd, we are bringing back one of our favorite SART
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LEED GA Exam Prep Course, Online May 9 - 10, 9 - 12:30 pm ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Pennsylvania Sustainability Group
The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) created the LEED Green Associate credential to denote basic
… more...0 replies | 138 views | Posted on: 04/25/2024
Green Building Tour at Hunter Saw, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 7, 4 - 5:30 pm
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Pennsylvania Sustainability Group
The Hunter Saw & Machine Company holds a significant place in the industrial history of Pittsburgh and Law
… more...0 replies | 86 views | Posted on: 04/25/2024
Why Chicago Needs The Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance, Free and Online, May 2, 12 - 1 pm
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Illinois Green Building Group
Angela Tovar and Jared Policicchio from Chicago’s Department of Environment will join AIA Committee on t
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Posted by: Hani
Group: California Green Building
In order to better control commercial buildings during occupied periods and comply with new Title 24 code requ
… more...0 replies | 50 views | Posted on: 04/25/2024
Free Webinar: Financials of Solar & Storage (Battery), May 16, 10am-12pm PT
Posted by: Hani
Group: California Green Building
Evaluating the financials of solar projects with and without battery storage can be complex. This class will g
… more...0 replies | 102 views | Posted on: 04/24/2024
Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training (Free Event), May 14, New York
Posted by: Hani
Group: New York Green Building Group
The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training educates affordable housing stakeholders &nda
… more...0 replies | 120 views | Posted on: 04/24/2024
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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 | 6766 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 | 2996 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 | 6382 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 | 3107 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 | 1788 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 | 3611 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 | 3085 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 | 7105 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
… more...4 replies | 6328 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022
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...
53 members | 1073 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 | 557 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
14 members | 621 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 | 141 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
13 members | 97 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 | 146 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 | 62 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 76 discussions
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