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Innovative HomeTour, Yestermorrow Design/Build School & Valley Arts, Saturday, June 1, 9am-2pm, Waitsfield, VT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Explore 4 different homes of the Valley with the architect and/or homeowner. These homes will demonstrate clever design, cutting edge energy efficiency, creative use of space, unique materials, experi

Filed under: Vermont

0 replies | 973 views | Posted on: 05/20/2019 | Last updated: 05/23/2019

Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, June 7, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

This one-hour course discusses vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation, and typical uses for interior and exterior applications. We will also consider features that

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Safety,Vertical Openings,Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions

0 replies | 940 views | Posted on: 05/10/2023 | Last updated: 05/11/2023

Cleanpower 2023, Conference & Exhibition, May 22 - 25, New Orleans, Louisiana

by himj // Student Of Green Building

CLEAN POWER is an exhibition hub for the renewable energy industry and supply chain. CLEAN POWER features exhibitors and conference programming specifically for utility-scale solar and storage as

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 04/23/2023 | Last updated: 04/26/2023

Smart Cities Connect 2023 Spring Conference & Expo, May 16-18, Denver, Colorado

by Hani // Social media manager

Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo offers a comprehensive conference, exposition and accelerator of smart city innovation in North America. The event delivers premium networking a

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 2117 views | Posted on: 04/18/2023 | Last updated: 04/19/2023

Free Webinar: Built Environment Education: Green Architecture, April 19, 10am-12pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn about the role buildings play in our climate crisis and how key sustainable design techniques such as renewable energy and designing with nature can instead make buildings a positive force in ou

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 838 views | Posted on: 03/28/2023 | Last updated: 03/29/2023

USGBC Carolinas & AIA Charlotte: Resilience and Regenerative Building, April 17, 4-6pm, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Hani // Social media manager

Gathering in person with USGBC Carolinas and AIA Charlotte to have a conversation about resiliency and regenerative building design to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built,

0 replies | 415 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/13/2023

Leveraging Change for a Sustainable and Just Future, Inspire Speakers Series by Green Building Alliance, March 30, 5-7:30 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by himj // Student Of Green Building

About the Inspire Speakers Series 
Green Building Alliance has welcomed more than 100 national and local speakers to the Inspire Speakers Series stage since 2012. This beloved series has shared

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1478 views | Posted on: 02/25/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

Free Webinar: Residential Building Electrification Pathways, February 21, 2-3:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Across the country, there is a move toward building electrification, replacing appliances that use other fuels with electricity. Learn about the trends in retrofitting we are most likely to see in the

0 replies | 879 views | Posted on: 02/10/2023 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Free Webinar: Successful Design of the All Electric Kitchen, February 23, 10-11:30 am

by Hani // Social media manager

All-electric kitchens are now mandated for any new construction projects in over 50 California cities as well as many school districts, high-tech B&I kitchens, and higher education. Successful des

0 replies | 1282 views | Posted on: 01/25/2023 | Last updated: 01/25/2023

ABCs of Multifamily Electrification Strategies, A Better Buildings Webinar, February 7, 11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join this webinar to learn about electrification strategies for multifamily buildings of varying ages, climate zones, and sizes. This discussion will highlight key factors to consider when pursuing el

0 replies | 990 views | Posted on: 01/08/2023 | Last updated: 01/08/2023

West Michigan Sustainable Business August Forum: Sustainability at Consumers Energy with Patti Poppe, August 28, Grand Rapids

by AbbieKnight

West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum will host a luncheon and program featuring Sustainability at Consumers Energy with President and Chief Executive Officer Patti Poppe on Wednesday, August 28 at

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 1887 views | Posted on: 07/09/2019 | Last updated: 07/10/2019

LEED Fellow Education Series: "LEEDfulness" feat. Erik Ring, June 27, Irvine, CA

by AbbieKnight

In the spirit of the recent best seller Factfulness by Hans Rosling, LEED Fellow Erik Ring, Director of Engineering at LPA, will reflect back on twenty years of LEED buildings, discuss the state of gr

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: LEED

0 replies | 1253 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

Seminar: Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes, June 24, 7-9pm, Oakland, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

S2A Modular is conducting a free seminar on Monday June 24th at Homewood Suites by Hilton Oakland-Waterfront to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart ho

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Smart Homes,Modular Building

0 replies | 1392 views | Posted on: 06/05/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

CNY - NYSERDA CHP POWER LUNCH (Upstate) Thursday April 23, 11 am - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, April 23, 2015 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Gateway Center If your building’s electric bill is $5,000 a month or more, then you’ll want to j…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA

0 replies | 906 views | Posted on: 04/20/2015 | Last updated: 04/20/2015

How to Do IAQ: Building Containment, May 10, Augusta, ME

by AbbieKnight

Construction, renovation, and remediation/abatement are messy activities that create a lot of dust, debris, and biological and chemical pollutants. Protecting the occupants of buildings under construc

Filed under: Events

Keywords: IAQ,Building Containment

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 04/28/2019 | Last updated: 04/28/2019

The Building Industry's Role in Social Equity, April 24, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

As architects, builders, and developers, what part do we play in creating a city with opportunities for everyone? Join for the first event in Green Building Alliance

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Design,Social Equity,built environment

0 replies | 1350 views | Posted on: 03/27/2019 | Last updated: 03/28/2019

NFMT - Energy and Utilities Management, March 26-28, Baltimore, MD

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Energy and Utility Management is geared towards operating your facilities with a best practices in utility management including cost savings, environmental stewardship and federal or local regulations

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Utilities

0 replies | 1469 views | Posted on: 03/03/2019 | Last updated: 03/03/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Sustainability,Insulation,Energy Efficient Design

0 replies | 1574 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 11/27/2019

Issues of Controversy in Green Building Policy - Webinar Series by the International Future Living Institute

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A series of webinars that lay the foundation for local policy efforts by exploring three hot topics in the advocacy world: December 2, 9-10am PST: Certified Wood & Green Building Examining the …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,LCA,EPDs,HPDs,Declare,Certified Wood,Chemicals,Healthy Buildings

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 10/31/2015 | Last updated: 11/02/2015

INhouse at the Solar Decathlon 2015

by SolarCalPoly // INhouse is an intuitive, interactive, and integrated approach to net-zero residential design in Coastal California

INhouse is intelligently designed to respond to the conditions of the climate in coastal California, such that the majority of its needs for heating, cooling, and lighting are addressed architectural…

An apartment building in Duluth receives an EPA award for energy efficiency

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

The EPA awarded the Steve O'Neil apartment building in Minnesota an EPA energy star certification for being 15% more energy efficient than most typical new construction. The building is said to be one…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: energy efficient,EPA Certification

0 replies | 950 views | Posted on: 09/09/2015 | Last updated: 09/09/2015

Earth House generates all its own energy and captures all its own water in Australia

by Chelsea W. // Student

This simple, yet stunning Rammed Earth House by Steffen Welsh Architects generates all of its own energy and captures all of its own water. Located in the northeast of Victoria in Australia, the home …

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Related to: Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Passive House,Australia,Earth

0 replies | 1659 views | Posted on: 08/18/2015 | Last updated: 08/18/2015

Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOFest

by Chelsea W. // Student

Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOFest is the largest festival in the northeast, merging Haudenosaunee values and environmental stewardship with eco-friendly vendors and educational opportunities complime…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Trade Shows and Events ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Syracuse

0 replies | 1328 views | Posted on: 07/15/2015 | Last updated: 07/15/2015

27 Images That Show the Horrible Effects our Lifestyle Choices Have on Nature

by Chelsea W. // Student

In all the hustle and bustle of day to day life, it is easy to forget why we have to fight so hard for the green movement to thrive. Then, we see articles like this that remind us that ALL of our effo…

Filed under: Environment News

Keywords: news

0 replies | 935 views | Posted on: 06/19/2015 | Last updated: 06/19/2015

NYSERDA Energy Policy Development Leader, Albany NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Leader, Policy Development – NYSERDA, Albany Office (#338) The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking a creative, self-motivated and knowledgeable individ…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Green Jobs,NYSERDA

0 replies | 1609 views | Posted on: 05/20/2015 | Last updated: 05/20/2015

 

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