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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Get a behind the scenes look at the tools and technologies that 21 Acres' LEED Platinum-certified building
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Posted by: Rate It Green Team
In this 8-part series hosted by Rockwool, Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc. walks us through some o
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Congratulations to PCC Community Markets for opening the World's First Living Building Challenge Peta
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Webinar: Building Healthy Living Soil for Plant and Planet Health, December 13, 2:30-5pm EST
Posted by: Allison Friedman
basic soil microbiology, what it does for plants and our bodies, and how to restore soil life and nourish it w
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Prefabrication and Passive House are obvious partners, both geared for delivering superior efficiency and pred
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Community Connections Webinar: Midwest Energy Strategies, USGBC Ohio, December 10, 1 pm EST
Posted by: samanthaklein
This webinar will highlight Midwest-specific energy strategies.
This webinar will explore what is interesti
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Virtual Summit: Passive House Canada -- Building for Resilience, December 8-10
Posted by: samanthaklein
This summit incudes topics such as
- City of Vancouver Resilience Requirements
- Comparing Passive House
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Webinar: Introduction to Passive House -- East Coast Buildings, December 9, 10 am EST
Posted by: samanthaklein
Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architec
… more...0 replies | 239 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020
Green Building Job Opportunity: HVAC Designer with Energy Vanguard
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Energy Vanguard is looking for an experienced HVAC designer. If you have strong technical skills and are
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Webinar: Selecting Healthy Insulation and Air Sealants
Posted by: samanthaklein
Insulation and air sealing are two cost-effective ways to increase the energy efficiency of a home. However, t
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Zero Net Energy Residential Forum
Posted by: Connie NBI
Group: Rhode Island Green Building
In this webinar, residential designers will present zero net energy projects involved in the National Grid Rho
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Zero Net Energy Commercial Forum
Posted by: Connie NBI
Group: Rhode Island Green Building
The webinar will feature commercial case study projects that feature deep energy savings and zero net energy d
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Posted by: Richard Minasian
Group: Green Building Advocacy
Starting in June and running throughout 2020, USGBC will provide robust online programming comprised of live e
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Webinar: Passive House Primer, Building Energy Exchange, December 9, 1pm EST
Posted by: Richard Minasian
Group: New York Green Building Group
Recently refreshed for 2020, BE-Ex’s Passive House Primer is an engaging, one-hour seminar on
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Webinar: Better Ventilation: Solutions for Multifamily Buildings, December 8, 9-10:30 am EST
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: New York Green Building Group
Join the Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) on December 8th to celebrate the launch of our latest playbook:
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Webinar: What is the West Michigan Green Affordable Housing Program? December 16, 12 pm EST
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: Michigan Green Building
For the 6th year in a row the GreenHome Institute is excited to continue their Green Affordable Housing progra
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Virtual Building Systems, Free Workshop, NSRB, Saturday December 12, 10 am - 15:45 pm BST
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: UK Green Building
One of the most important decisions you will make during your self build journey is which building system to u
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Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: Florida Green Building Group
Learn from six green school experts in Florida about how to build collaborative community partnerships that su
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Virtual Conference: Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy, December 8-10
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: New Jersey Greenbuilding Group
The Mid-Atlantic states are setting their sights on 100% clean energy, translating into gigawatts of further r
… more...0 replies | 286 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020
Urban Green Live (Virtual): What's Next for Efficiency and Renewables, December 17, 10 am EST
Posted by: samanthaklein
Group: New York Green Building Group
Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry ex
… more...0 replies | 230 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020
Most Popular Discussions
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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 | 4940 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 | 2075 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 | 3263 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 | 2282 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 | 1044 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 | 2770 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 | 2114 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
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 | 1669 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015
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 | 1331 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 | 712 views | Posted on: 04/26/2017
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...
50 members | 873 discussions
Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...
19 members | 57 discussions
This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with o… more...
18 members | 22 discussions
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
15 members | 392 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 | 96 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
13 members | 321 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
12 members | 66 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 | 113 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 36 discussions
Please share your news, plans, and ideas about tiny houses here! more...
11 members | 12 discussions
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