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Earth Day Live, April 22-24 (Celebrate Online!)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Strike, divest, and vote for our future.

From April 22, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, to April 24, activists, performers, thought leaders, and artists will come together for an empowering, ins

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Earth Day

0 replies | 1453 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

Building Science Fundamentals Course, 4 Sessions Online, December 5 - 14, 1-5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registr

0 replies | 504 views | Posted on: 11/10/2023 | Last updated: 11/11/2023

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 | 614 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 | 895 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 | 804 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 | 1130 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 | 1234 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/13/2024

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 | 499 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 | 836 views | Posted on: 07/16/2023 | Last updated: 07/17/2023

FREE Webinar: Using the Watersense EPA Water Budget Tool, June 24, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will go through an in-depth review of the WaterSense Water Budget tool and take you step by step through an interactive exercise to better understand the functionality of the tool, its inf

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Water Treatment and Filtration

Keywords: EPA,LEED,Water Efficiency,WaterSense

0 replies | 1515 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Webinar: SustainABLE: Indoor Environmental Quality - Now What? June 9, 12 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring green building and sustainability in relationship to current events and our ability to change future outcomes with proper fores

Filed under: Indoor Air Quality

Related to: Other,Indoor Air Quality

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Living,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation

0 replies | 1689 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

WEBCAST Buildings of Excellence: Housing Communities, May 27, 9-10:30 AM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join NYSERDA and BE-Ex for our sixth NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Gallery Talk, featuring Bushwick Alliance and HELP ONE, two transformative projects in Brooklyn and Buildings of Excellence award r

Filed under: Podcasts

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Webinar,NYSERDA,BE-Ex,Building of Excellence

0 replies | 1273 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

Free Webinar: The Climate Crisis including Top Topics in Climate Research - May 4, 12 - 1:30 pm EST

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Since the start of the industrial age, the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere has risen to the highest value in at least three million years, recently passing 415 parts per million. At the same

Filed under: Climate Change

0 replies | 1016 views | Posted on: 04/30/2020 | Last updated: 05/01/2020

Boston Area Solar Energy Association (BASEA) Forum Thursday, September 8th, 7 pm - Mobilizing the Energy Revolution

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum Thursday, September 8th, 7 pm Professor Mara Prentiss: Mobilizing the Energy Revolution How do we convert our entire energy supply to renewable…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 452 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Webinar: Green Advantage Certification Overview, April 16, 1-1:30 pm Pacific

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"This is a complimentary webinar open to our USGBC-LA community, both members and the general public.  See you online!"

 

Everyone knows it takes a qualified team to build a

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

0 replies | 1528 views | Posted on: 03/30/2020 | Last updated: 04/06/2020

Gulf Coast: USGBC Texas Happy Hour - Now Virtual, April 30, 5:30-7:30pm

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Evening with Your Regional Council & Friends

Comfort of Your Home
Login Information provide upon registration
Thursday, April 30th
5:30 - 7:30 PM 

In order to promote health and well




Filed under: Green Facilities

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Sustainability Brewery Tour,USGBC Texas

0 replies | 998 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 04/28/2020

NHS Workshop for Net Zero Hospitals, London, UK, March 19, 1 - 5 pm

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Please note, this is an invite-only event.  

The Health Infrastructure Plan (HIP) will deliver a long-term, rolling five-year programme of investment in health infrastructure, including a new

Filed under: Green Facilities

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1190 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 03/04/2020

FREE SEMINAR: Designing for Flooding and Sea Level Rise, 2/28, 5:30 – 7:30 PM EST, Atlantic Wharf, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

BOSTON SEMINAR: Designing for Flooding and Sea Level Rise Tuesday, February 28, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST Presented by: Aaron Lewis & Gregory Doelp Location: Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress Street,…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sea level rise,Designing Seminar,MassCEC

0 replies | 955 views | Posted on: 02/14/2017 | Last updated: 02/14/2017

Event: Zero Waste by 2030: Eliminating waste to landfills. February 7, 6 - 8pm EST, NYC

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Zero Waste by 2030: Eliminating waste to landfills. February 7, 6 - 8pm EST Fisher & Paykel Experience Center 150 E 58th Street, Ste #361 New York, NY 10155 What will it take to get to zero was…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Zero Waste,2030 Goals

0 replies | 1122 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

An Evening with Vice President Al Gore, Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center, Wednesday February 22, NY, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The Temple Emanu-el Streicker Center Fifth Avenue and 65th Street, New York, NY 10065 Wednesday, February 22, 2017 7:30 PM — 9:00 PM The Climate Conversation Heats Up! Ten years after the r…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Al Gore,Discussion,Student discount

0 replies | 2306 views | Posted on: 01/19/2017 | Last updated: 01/19/2017

Smart Cities: Building Tech Forum 2017, USGBC MA, February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Smart Cities: Building Tech Forum 2017 - USGBC MA Thursday, February 16 5:30 – 8:30 PM Fraunhofer Center for Sustainable Energy Systems CSE 5 Channel Center Street Boston, MA 02210 Join …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Urban Development,Smart Cities

0 replies | 1594 views | Posted on: 12/13/2016 | Last updated: 12/13/2016

Collaborating for Resilience, Webinar, December 1, 12 - 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Equitable Adaptation: Collaborating for Resilience December 1, 12 - 1 pm EST Climate change impacts disproportionately affect low-income and communities of color, those with the least resources to…

Filed under: Webinars

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 1300 views | Posted on: 11/29/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

Greentech Media Webinar: Making Energy Storage Work for Utilities, November 17, 2 pm EST

by aahassonjee

Making Energy Storage Work for Utilities Thursday, November 17, 2 pm EST Join Greentech Media, leaders from Puget Sound Energy and the Snohomish County Public Utilities District, along with Doosan…

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Webinar,Energy Storage,Utilities

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 11/04/2016 | Last updated: 11/09/2016

Annual New England Environmental Education Alliance Conference and COEEA Annual Meeting November 4-6, Litchfield CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Annual New England Environmental Education Alliance Conference and COEEA Annual Meeting November 4-6 Litchfield CT Environmental educators are part of a diverse group of professionals dedicated t…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 882 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 10/17/2016

National Workshop on "Advances in Repair and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures" (9/22-23/16)

by aahassonjee

For registration and more info, contact S.K. Singh (Organizing Secretary, Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee, Uttarakhand) Venue: CSIR-CBRI, Roorkee Email: rr@cbri.res.in ; sksingh_cbri@…

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: India Green Building

0 replies | 913 views | Posted on: 09/21/2016 | Last updated: 09/21/2016

 

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