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Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt
Has anyone had any experience in educating rural communities in the use of sustainable design techniques and c
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Saving Energy with Daylighting Design
Posted by: GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction
In a previous five-part series, Climate Change: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t it?, I explo
… more...0 replies | 18 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019
Posted by: ReVision Energy
Are you interested in building a zero net-energy, low-carbon house?
Join Revision Energy and USGBC MA on
0 replies | 19 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019
Posted by: AbbieKnight
Join us for a night of inspiration and celebration at the return of Vancouver’s largest Earth Day event!
… more...0 replies | 30 views | Posted on: 03/27/2019
Latin America: Healthy Materials for Sustainable Buildings, April 4th in San Jose, Costa Rica
Posted by: AbbieKnight
The Costa Rica Collaborative hosts a panel of experts: ILFI’s James Connelly, Mohawk’s George Band
… more...0 replies | 72 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019
IE Expo China 2019, April 15-17, Shanghai
Posted by: AbbieKnight
IE Expo China 2019 taking place from April 15 to 17, 2019, at Shanghai New International Expo Centre, wh
… more...0 replies | 186 views | Posted on: 03/21/2019
2019 Design-Build for Water/Wastewater, April 10-12 in Cincinnati, OH
Posted by: AbbieKnight
The Design-Build for Water/Wastewater Conference brings professionals together for three days of dynamic speak
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Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt
Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods
… more...5 replies | 346 views | Posted on: 03/19/2019
4th Global Summit on Climate Change, September 16-17, Seoul, South Korea
Posted by: Caroline Jones
On behalf of Climate Congress 2019 Organizing Committee, we are pleased to invite academics, counsel
… more...0 replies | 17 views | Posted on: 03/14/2019
Grey to Green Conference, April 4-5, Toronto
Posted by: AbbieKnight
Grey to Green is taking place in Toronto on April 4 & 5 and will highlight new policy, design practic
… more...0 replies | 341 views | Posted on: 03/04/2019
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Boston GreenFest - August 16-18, 2019 - FREE!
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Boston GreenFest is a grassroots effort organized by the Foundation for a Green Future and its dedic
… more...0 replies | 6 views | Posted on: 03/27/2019
Local Environmental Action, April 27th in Worcester, MA
Posted by: AbbieKnight
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Bringing together community leaders, environmental justice advocates and activists from across the region to b
… more...0 replies | 13 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019
Posted by: AbbieKnight
Group: New York Green Building Group
Join in NYC for this workshop hosted by the Building Energy Exchange (BEEx) focused on the Healthy A
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Posted by: ella.nielsen44
Group: California Green Building
Negotiating skills can be enhanced. Women in Cleantech designed this Negotiation Workshop to learn and practic
… more...0 replies | 157 views | Posted on: 03/24/2019
CALGreen Workshop, April 26, Santa Monica CA, 10am-4pm
Posted by: ella.nielsen44
Group: California Green Building
California Energy Code 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes
This three-hour session will bring you u
… more...0 replies | 17 views | Posted on: 03/22/2019
CALGreen Seminars, April 12, 10am-4pm, Oakland, CA
Posted by: ella.nielsen44
Group: California Green Building
CALGreen 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes
This two-hour session will help you understand the lat
… more...0 replies | 54 views | Posted on: 03/22/2019
Cx Energy 2019 Conference & Expo, April 15-18 in Orlando, FL
Posted by: AbbieKnight
Group: Florida Green Building Group
CxEnergy 2019 is a conference for building commissioning, energy management, and test & balance profession
… more...0 replies | 101 views | Posted on: 03/21/2019
National Microgrids Conference, Boston, MA on April 17-19th
Posted by: AbbieKnight
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
The concept of a microgrid is quickly becoming one of the most popular trends in energy distribution
… more...0 replies | 341 views | Posted on: 03/19/2019
BioPhilly 5 Conference in Philadelphia, PA on April 11th
Posted by: AbbieKnight
Group: Pennsylvania Sustainability Group
Living Air Conditioning & Carbon Sponges:
Vertical Forests, Meadow Roofs, and other Plant-based Systems
… more...0 replies | 272 views | Posted on: 03/19/2019
Posted by: AbbieKnight
Group: Connecticut Green Building
Join for a dynamic discussion with Deputy Commissioner Mary Sotos and hear her thoughts on Governor Lamont'
… more...0 replies | 330 views | Posted on: 03/19/2019
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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...
14 replies | 3946 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...
6 replies | 1721 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 | 1975 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 | 1952 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 | 346 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 | 2485 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015
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 | 1385 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015
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...
3 replies | 1788 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
NESEA's BuildingEnergy Boston Conference & Expo - March 7-9, Boston
Posted by: Allison Friedman
New England Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) BuildingEnergy Boston Conference & Expo March 7-9, Boston… more...
3 replies | 1053 views | Posted on: 01/06/2017
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 | 482 views | Posted on: 04/26/2017
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
47 members | 755 discussions
Join our group to share affordable green housing information, news and events. (Photo is of the E+ Housing … more...
18 members | 42 discussions
This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with o… more...
17 members | 12 discussions
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
15 members | 307 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
13 members | 215 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...
12 members | 53 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
12 members | 42 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...
11 members | 78 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 13 discussions
Pennsylvania Sustainability Group
A resource for everyone interested in sustainability, the built environment and environmental stewardship. Wh… more...
10 members | 72 discussions
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