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Virtual Tour: Tallest Infill Passive House in the World, June 4, 12:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join NESEA for this virtual Pro Tour of Flow Chelsea, the largest mixed-use Passive House project in midtown Manhattan and the tallest infill Passive House building in the world. This 24-story buildin

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Manhattan,Passive House,virtual tour

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 05/23/2021 | Last updated: 05/23/2021

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort & Energy Efficiency: Systems, Installation, Ducts & Details, November 16, 9am-1pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc

California Green Building

0 replies | 433 views | Posted on: 10/29/2023 | Last updated: 10/29/2023

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, November 13, 9am-12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS). The instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of var

California Green Building

0 replies | 562 views | Posted on: 10/16/2023 | Last updated: 10/16/2023

USGBC's Smart Building Summit, Online, October 26-27

by Hani // Social media manager

Engage with industry experts leading the optimization of integrated, high-performance buildings

On October 26th and 27th, USGBC will host its second digital Smart Building Summit, bringing together

0 replies | 565 views | Posted on: 09/27/2023 | Last updated: 10/25/2023

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, Online, October 17. 6-9 pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Course overview

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health.

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,AIA credits,GBCI,PDH

0 replies | 554 views | Posted on: 09/13/2023 | Last updated: 09/14/2023

What is the Compressive Strength of ROCKWOOL Insulation?

by Rate It Green Team

 

No, you shouldn’t drive over ROCKWOOL or any other insulation, but apparently people have done it…. 

 

In this video, Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. 

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 568 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/24/2023

Free Webinar: USGBC Mountain Region Women in Green Panel Discussion: 2023, August 24, 12:30-2 pm MDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Your words. Your story. The mic is open.

Women in Green is a platform to gather and learn from others across fields and disciplines, generations, and job titles; it’s also a USGBC tradition,

0 replies | 311 views | Posted on: 08/08/2023 | Last updated: 08/08/2023

Online Workshop: The WELL Building Standard Workshop, August 24, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

This half-day introductory workshop will introduce broad audiences to the WELL Building Standard, including its key certification process. The organization and development of the WELL Building Standar

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: clean energy,Healthy Building Materials,Carbon Footprint

0 replies | 606 views | Posted on: 07/16/2023 | Last updated: 07/17/2023

Free Webinar: Hydrogen, A Rising Pillar of Our Clean Energy Economy, July 13, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Hydrogen has been recognized as a key pillar of decarbonizing the global energy system, with application across numerous sectors including transportation, heavy industry and energy storage. Indeed, it

0 replies | 521 views | Posted on: 06/29/2023 | Last updated: 06/30/2023

Online Seminar with Building Science Corporation, Deep Energy Retrofits, July 11 & 13, 1-5pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Deep Energy Retrofits is a LIVE! virtual seminar that applies the principles of building science to retrofitting existing building enclosures. Numerous examples of high-performance retrofit techniques

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 878 views | Posted on: 06/09/2023 | Last updated: 06/10/2023

Webinar: 3rd Annual EcoBuilding Multifamily Forum, August 19, 5 pm EDT / 2 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The first panel discussion will be focused on multifamily housing affordability. This has been a growing area of challenge for many residents, owners, managers, builders, and communities in the N

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Multifamily,Community

0 replies | 1198 views | Posted on: 07/19/2021 | Last updated: 07/19/2021

Why Reducing Carbon Emissions in Buildings Matters--and How to Do It, Online, June 29, 10-11:15 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Reducing Carbon Emissions in Buildings webinar will discuss:

*Case study on affordable housing and developing net-zero buildings

*Case study on net-zero development in the Park District of O



Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Carbon Emissioms

0 replies | 550 views | Posted on: 06/26/2021 | Last updated: 06/26/2021

High Rise, Mid Rise, Low Rise: Housing in L.A. Today, Exhibition + Talk, June 19, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Low Rise, Mid Rise, High Rise: Housing in L.A. Today, an in-person, pop-up exhibition + talk of residential buildings in the pipeline

Join a public viewing and conversation at "Low Rise,

California Green Building

Keywords: Los Angeles,Housing

0 replies | 573 views | Posted on: 06/12/2021 | Last updated: 06/12/2021

Open Source Office

by PatPrince317 // Lifelong Learner and Green Energy Aficionado

I was reading Data Smart by John Foreman. I read about LibreOffice as an alternative to MS Office. I am glad I stumbled on it because I just had to shell out some money for a new laptop and was really…

Filed under: Web-based Tools and Resources

0 replies | 644 views | Posted on: 09/18/2017 | Last updated: 09/18/2017

Free Webinar: Sustainable Building Products with Neil Turner, Ecological Building Systems, May 26, 12:30 EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Neil is the technical Sales Manager at Ecological Building Systems and has extensive experience in the building products sector. Neil advises architects, contractors and timber frame special

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Green Products

0 replies | 1375 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/30/2021

Online: Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, May 17- 20

by Ashley Freeman

The 2021 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit features plenaries, sector meet-ups, interactive workshops, special events, and engaging and informative sessions.

Attend May 17-20, 2021 f

Filed under: Webinars

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Connecticut,Architects,Engineers,Contractors,Better Buildings,Multifamily,Solar Energy,Carbon Reduction,Waste Reduction

0 replies | 1310 views | Posted on: 04/16/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

Webinar: WELL Health-Safety Rating Intro: What’s the Buzz? April 7, 8 - 9 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating focused on operational policies, maintenance protocols, emergency plans, and stakeholder education and engagement to add

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Healthy Building,Well Building Standard,International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

0 replies | 1229 views | Posted on: 03/30/2021 | Last updated: 03/30/2021

The International National Woodworking Fair 2018, August 22-25, Atlanta, Georgia

by Oyin

The International National Woodworking Fair 2018 will be one of the top woodworking trade shows in the world for the furniture manufacturing, architectural woodwork, custom and general woodworking ind…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Types Of PV systems

by Theresa // Renewables Lover

The Hybrid System: this system uses PV for a majority of their electric generation, but, when needed, backup generators, such as an internal combustion engine supplies extra power in periods of low (o…

Filed under: Solar PV Training

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

3 Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Programme, 20 - 22 Dec, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

A three-day training workshop is being organized by GRIHA Council in association with TERI. The workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge on green buildings and GRIHA rating parameters for building …

Filed under: Education

India Green Building

0 replies | 1281 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 11/12/2017

Solar Power International, September 24-27, 2018, Anaheim, CA

by Oyin

Solar Power International (SPI) and Energy Storage International (ESI) generates success for energy professionals and the global solar industry. SPI sets the standard for solar events as the fastest g…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1361 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

MIT Energy Hackathon, November 3 - 5, Cambridge, MA

by Oyin

Now in its 3rd year, the MIT Energy Hackathon brings opportunities for learning, problem-solving, and networking to the forefront as teams develop rapid, innovative solutions to the problems in energy…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1321 views | Posted on: 10/11/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

Built Positive: Exploring Buildings as Material Banks, November 7, Boston

by Oyin

The agenda will be organized around the key concepts of Built Positive, a movement intended to help the sustainable design community evolve towards buildings as material banks, where materials in the …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1266 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Full Moon Fall Harvest Networking Reception with MESAS October 05, Buxton, Maine

by Oyin

You will have the opportunity to network with MESAS', ArchSolar and E2Tech's large community of business, energy, non-profit, and agricultural professionals. There will be food and beverages served by…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 406 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

Green Building Alliance - LEED CI Platinum Office Green Building Tour, October 10, 5-6:30 pm, Pittsburgh

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Check out the many green features in GBA’s LEED Platinum office. "You already know that we believe healthy, high-performing spaces make a difference for occupants, but if you don’t want simpl…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 762 views | Posted on: 09/25/2017 | Last updated: 09/30/2017

 

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