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Tampa Resilience Survey Open

by SE Sustainability Maven // Resilient Community Specialist

If you are a Tampa Bay Resident, please complete the survey by Director of Resilience Whit Remer.

Community Input Survey

"We're creating a resilience roadmap and want to hear from you!

Filed under: Resilience

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1397 views | Posted on: 09/02/2020 | Last updated: 09/02/2020

Smart Exhaust Controls - Sensors Improve Garage and Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

by Rate It Green Team


"There are good garages and bad garages…” according to Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc.  And in the good ones, we breathe better air! 
 
Matt rev

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: HVAC,Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality,Automation,Ventilation,Garage,Garages,Sensors,Fans

0 replies | 5644 views | Posted on: 03/25/2024 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Free Webinar: How Does Energy Efficiency Relate to Housing Affordability for Americans, March 28, 1-2:30pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn how localities and residential energy efficiency programs are addressing the affordable housing crisis from the angle of residential energy-efficiency affordability. What is being done to help A

0 replies | 629 views | Posted on: 03/05/2024 | Last updated: 03/06/2024

High Performance Buildings & Careers – Class 1: High Performance Fundamentals Series, March 7, 3-5pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This is class 1 of 6 in 3C-REN’s High Performance Fundamentals Certificate series. Earn a 3C-REN certificate of completion after finishing the series and passing short quizzes at the end of each

0 replies | 555 views | Posted on: 02/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/17/2024

Free Webinar: Energy Code Implementation: Single Family New Construction, February 14, 9:30-11am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Energy Code Implementation Series

Since the energy code update took effect in January 2023, the industry is adjusting to design, detailing and construction to meet compliance. In this series,they&r

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 757 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/29/2024

GPRO Construction Management with Urban Green Council, Online, January 23, 9 am - 5 pm ET

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

GPRO Construction Management provides practitioners with sustainability best practices and actionable strategies for every phase of construction, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. Tau

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 988 views | Posted on: 01/08/2024 | Last updated: 01/10/2024

Building Energy Exchange Event: Climate Ready Buildings Training, New York City, January 23

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Climate Ready Buildings Training educates affordable housing project teams – including building owners, architects, and contractors – on how to design and construct high-performance bu

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Architecture,Affordable Housing,Design,High Performance Building,Urban Resilience,Contractors

0 replies | 1345 views | Posted on: 12/12/2023 | Last updated: 12/12/2023

Free Webinar: Zero Is The New Black: The Path To Carbon Neutrality, December 15, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Buildings have one of the highest carbon footprints—they currently contribute to 30% of global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and consume around 40% of the world’s energy. The const

California Green Building

0 replies | 722 views | Posted on: 12/04/2023 | Last updated: 12/04/2023

Building Energy Exchange and WISE Holiday Party, December 12, 5:30-7:30pm, New York, NY

by Hani // Social media manager

Join the Building Energy Exchange and WISE communities for drinks and celebration at our annual holiday party, hosted by the Women in Sustainability & Energy series.

Come in your ugliest or mos

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 720 views | Posted on: 11/17/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

Free Webinar: How to Design and Build High-Performance Attics, November 29, 9am-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

California’s new Title 24 energy code and Passive House recommends high performance attics. Summer attic temperatures can easily add ½ to 1 ton of air conditioning load. The 2016 and 2019

California Green Building

0 replies | 613 views | Posted on: 11/03/2023 | Last updated: 11/03/2023

Webinar: Selling High Performance Homes, November 12, 12-4 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Those who’ve experienced living in a high-performance home testify to the higher quality of life and costs savings. These clients become even more than a good referral but advocates; one of

Filed under: Real Estate

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,High Performance Homes

0 replies | 1805 views | Posted on: 10/23/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Free Webinar: A More Transparent Shade of Green: EPD's Drive Restrooms to the Lead in Green Design, October 27, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Construction is going green. As both sustainability and efficiency advance in the built environment, architects, specifiers, and buyers are increasingly concerned with products that are environmentall

Filed under: Events

Keywords: EPDs,Electric Hand Dryers,restrooms,Hand Dryers,Bathrooms,Excel Hand Dryers

0 replies | 1320 views | Posted on: 10/08/2020 | Last updated: 10/08/2020

Huber’s AdvanTech Subflooring Panels - Water Resistant, Dimensionally Stable, Solidly Designed

by Rate It Green Team

In this video, builder and green building expert Matt Hoots shares his personal experience with Huber’s Advantech subflooring panels.  This is a product he has worked with for over 20 y

Filed under: Flooring

Keywords: Subflooring,Huber,AdvanTech

0 replies | 7581 views | Posted on: 09/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/14/2025

Smart Grid Transition in MA with Tech Sandbox: February 9th, 5:30-8pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Grid 2.0 Transition to a Smart, Distributed, Reliable, & Resilient Grid When: Thursday, February 9, 5:30-8pm Where: Tech Sandbox Inc., 105B South St, Hopkinton, MA 01748 Price: $25 early bird…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Electricity,Smart Grid

0 replies | 1149 views | Posted on: 02/03/2017 | Last updated: 02/03/2017

FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, Wednesday, September 2, 12pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and well-kept time

Filed under: Exterior Improvements

Keywords: Canopy,shading,canopy systems,Exterior Improvements,Shade

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 08/20/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

Online Panel Discussion: How Sustainable Are COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for Buildings? August 18, 8 am

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

BuiltEnvironment Plus is bringing in industry expert presenters for a final 90-minute discussion. Dr. Joseph G. Allen will begin with an introductory 15-minute presentation to set the stage for over a

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1449 views | Posted on: 07/31/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

Sustainable Building with Concrete, July 30, 1-2 PM, Boston, MA

by Richard Minasian // Student

This upcoming lecture with Heidi Jandris, a Technical Resource and Sustainability Manager at Jandris Block.

This discussion is part of BSA Space's exhibition Durable: Sustainable Material

Filed under: Concrete

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Architecture,Materials,Sustainability,Construction,Concrete,built environment,Professionals

0 replies | 2003 views | Posted on: 07/14/2020 | Last updated: 07/15/2020

Webinar: LEEDing Ladies: Conversations on Construction - The Consequences of Consequential Damages, July 23, 11-11:30am

by AbbieKnight

LEEDing Ladies:  Conversations on Construction.  Episode 3: The Consequences of Consequential Damages

It’s no surprise that green building projects often carry with them unique expe

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Consequential Damages

0 replies | 1412 views | Posted on: 06/26/2020 | Last updated: 07/01/2020

Webinar: USGBC Georgia: The Green Awakening and Your Building's CO2 Footprint, July 9, 10am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

New regulations or programs may be coming that will require compilation of greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, there is growing potential for policies to come that involve carbon emissions trading

Webinar: Color and Paint in Environments for the Aging May 18th 12:00-1:00PM EDT

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Webinar: Color and Paint in Environments for the Aging May 18 | 12:00-1:00PM Sponsored By: Benjamin Moore | Cost: Free In this webinar they'll explore the variety of common care environments for …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Environment,Low VOC

0 replies | 1550 views | Posted on: 05/02/2017 | Last updated: 05/02/2017

International Living Future Institute - 2 Summer Internship Positions, Seattle, WA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LIVING COMMUNITY CHALLENGE + JUST SUMMER INTERN The International Living Future Institute (ILFI), a dynamic and fast growing non-profit, seeks an exceptional LCC and Just Summer Intern to support i…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Impact 2017 - Local Leaders, Global Gain, May 3 8am-6pm, Saint Paul, Minnesota

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building leaders are at the forefront - locally, regionally and nationally - in creating global action to reduce our environmental impact, improve our health and well being, and create new econo…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1005 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Climate Change and Building Resilient Communities, Monday April 10, 5:30-7:30 pm - Providence

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Climate Change and Building Resilient Communities Monday, April 10 at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 500 Exchange St Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Hosted by Woona…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1539 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

Wisconsin Green Veterans Event: 3/1 6-7:30pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Mobilize Wisconsin Green Veterans Event When: Wednesday, March 1st from 6:00-7:30pm Location: Kalahari Resort and Convention Center, 1305 Kalahari Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965 Join USGBC Wis…

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Living

0 replies | 831 views | Posted on: 02/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/28/2017

Leading businesses back 2050 Net Zero goal for buildings

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Three leading businesses have committed to a global target to ensure all buildings have net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Engineering firm Integral Group, international property and infrastructure gr…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Environmental Policy,Net zero,Carbon Reduction,Worldwide

0 replies | 2424 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

 

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