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Activating Biophilic Cities Conference, September 4-5, London, England
Posted by: YijunW
The University of Greenwich Green Roofs and Living Walls Centre and the Department of Architecture & Landscape… more...
0 replies | 3 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Webinar: Driving Tenant Engagement, Platforms, Digital Amenities, and Beyond, August 23
Posted by: YijunW
LIVE Webinar Thursday, August 23, 2018 9:30am - 11:00am PST 12:30 - 2:00 pm EST We can hail a car, order… more...
0 replies | 7 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Webinar: Post-Disaster Recovery Planning before and after, August 21 - 22
Posted by: YijunW
There is a growing understanding in many U.S. communities of the value of planning for post-disaster recovery … more...
0 replies | 7 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Posted by: YijunW
Green roof system research is a high priority for assured performance in urban low impact development. The MGR… more...
0 replies | 4 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Posted by: YijunW
LED manufacturers continue to develop products to reduce lighting energy and meet new energy efficiency standa… more...
0 replies | 1 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Ribbon Cutting for NextGen Homes, August 7, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Posted by: YijunW
Join green|spaces for the Grand Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for all four of our NextGen Homes! Started in 2014 wit… more...
0 replies | 3 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Circular Economy Policies - Free Webinar on August 1
Posted by: AbbieKnight
Circular Economy requires Thinking Circular—maybe your head is already spinning. But you are not alone in th… more...
0 replies | 95 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Achieving Optimum Energy Efficiency in Buildings - New Benchmarks Being Set - Webinar - July 26
Posted by: AbbieKnight
Five years ago, the driving factor for smart buildings was energy costs. While operational efficiency and occu… more...
0 replies | 107 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Aerogenerator Revolution: Wind Turbines With No Blades, Less noise and Even More Efficient
Posted by: YijunW
More efficient, less noise, harmless to birds-- This is the new wind energy technology that is transforming Sp… more...
0 replies | 16 views | Posted on: 07/18/2018
Companies and Cities Joining the Movement Away from Plastic Straws
Posted by: Eileen Flynn
The first time I was exposed to the dangers of plastic waste negatively affecting my environment was when I wa… more...
1 replies | 11 views | Posted on: 07/18/2018
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Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive Event- July 31 in WI
Posted by: AbbieKnight
Group: Wisconsin Green Building Group
Now is the time to find out about the latest electric vehicle technologies and how to implement them. Learn ab… more...
replies | 2 views | Posted on: 07/20/2018
Posted by: YijunW
Group: New York Green Building Group
Even when a utility company successfully recruits a young engineer, two years or more may pass before he or sh… more...
0 replies | 8 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Net Zero 2018 Conference: Net Zero For All, Sept 12 - 14, Commerce, CA
Posted by: YijunW
Group: California Green Building
Net Zero 2018 Conference: Net Zero For All www.netzeroconference.com Nation's largest annual net zero buil… more...
0 replies | 5 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
MicroGrid Conference, Oct 8-10, San Diego, CA
Posted by: YijunW
Group: California Green Building
Join us at the beautiful Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, California for the 6th Annual HOMER International… more...
0 replies | 8 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Passive House Symposium, Nov 7, Boston, MA
Posted by: YijunW
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Passive House buildings have been growing in size, scope, and impact across the region and this year’s sympo… more...
0 replies | 4 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Healthy Building Summit, August 14th, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Cambridge, MA
Posted by: YijunW
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
In 2018, the World Green Building Council reported that buildings designed for occupant wellness reported heal… more...
0 replies | 3 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Posted by: Eileen Flynn
Group: Green Building Advocacy
Open to the public + to qualifying grantees: *Employees of NJ businesses may qualify to take this course full… more...
0 replies | 4 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Posted by: Eileen Flynn
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) is pleased to announce its fourth annual “Women Sha… more...
0 replies | 21 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Free Webinar: Two Amazing Authors and Thinkers in EE, by NAEE – July 24, 3 pm ET
Posted by: Eileen Flynn
Group: Developing Technologies
RIEEA is a proud co-host with NAAEE to offer you even more learning opportunities! Please join North Americ… more...
0 replies | 165 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
Book Signing Event: The Myth of Silent Spring, July 25, 6-8 pm, Providence, RI
Posted by: YijunW
Group: Rhode Island Green Building
Please join Groundwork Rhode Island on Wednesday, July 25th from 6-8pm for an author speaking and book signing… more...
0 replies | 77 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018
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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 | 3246 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 | 1455 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 contra… more...
6 replies | 1512 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 | 1652 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015
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 | 2263 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015
Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald
Yesterday I had the Opportunity to attend the Materials Summit that was sponsored by the Massachusetts Chapter… more...
3 replies | 1474 views | Posted on: 11/15/2014
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 | 1625 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
Posted by: Allison Friedman
High Performance and Net Zero Construction Workshop Are you interested in learning about high performance a… more...
3 replies | 614 views | Posted on: 09/26/2016
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Mass Energy and People's Power & Light are offering a discount and rebate program that allows people to buy an… more...
3 replies | 754 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016
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 | 972 views | Posted on: 01/06/2017
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...
45 members | 661 discussions
Join our group to share affordable green housing information, news and events. (Photo is of the E+ Housing … more...
17 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 | 10 discussions
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
15 members | 269 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
12 members | 176 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 | 47 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
12 members | 33 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 | 70 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 11 discussions
Pennsylvania Sustainability Group
A resource for everyone interested in sustainability, the built environment and environmental stewardship. Wh… more...
10 members | 58 discussions
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