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Toxic Chemical Exposures and the Built Environment, with Dr. Robert Wright, Online, October 3, 4 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Exposomics is a new scientific discipline dedicated to studying all the environmental factors that affect our health––from conception to death. In this talk, Dr. Wright will describe the d

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 09/25/2022 | Last updated: 09/25/2022

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects (3 Part Series), November 18 to December 2, 9 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Air sealing and insulating are foundational to high-performance homes, with numerous interactive benefits for the home and occupants. The Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects series

California Green Building

0 replies | 1470 views | Posted on: 09/19/2025 | Last updated: 09/19/2025

Offsite Construction Is Redefining High Performance, Online, October 28, 3-4 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Offsite construction provides a unique opportunity to use precision for a higher quality build, consistency and less waste for a more sustainable approach to home building. Experts on this panel will

0 replies | 1532 views | Posted on: 09/01/2025 | Last updated: 09/01/2025

Free Webinar: Building The Future: High Performance Construction in California, September 9, 12 - 1:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Emu Passive for a panel discussion with experienced Passive House Builders, and learn how to lay out successful strategies for cost-effective, high-performance projects.

3C-REN will have a cha

California Green Building

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 08/07/2025 | Last updated: 08/10/2025

Grey to Green Conference, August 14-15, Denver, Colorado

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join the Denver Grey to Green 2025 Conference, a must-attend event for architects, landscape architects, and green infrastructure professionals.

Why Green Infrastructure Matters in Denver

As a c

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 714 views | Posted on: 07/19/2025 | Last updated: 07/21/2025

Free Webinar: Coastal Resilience Planning and Adaptation for Waterfront Facilities, July 31, 2-3 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This webinar intends to present the lessons learned from the 2023 and 2024 two-part workshop on Resilience of Naval Waterfront Facilities, based on the group discussions of over one hundred coast

0 replies | 453 views | Posted on: 06/18/2025 | Last updated: 07/11/2025

Free Webinar: Therapeutic Landscapes: Exploring the Connection Between Nature and Healing, May 22, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This session is organized in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity. It will feature insights from Baptist Health leadership and experts from Gresham Smith.

Roger Ulrich&rsqu

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 958 views | Posted on: 05/08/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Free webinar: PV + Batteries: Integrating Storage with Grid-Tied PV Systems, May 23, 9 am - 12:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Recent developments with building codes, safety requirements, utility rate structures, state incentives, and federal tax credit legislation have led to ever-greater installations of energy storage sys

California Green Building

0 replies | 1045 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

Free Online Training by USGBC California, Wildfire Defense for Landscaping Professionals, April 16, 4:30-7:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Wildfire Defense Certificate for Landscape Professionals is a 150-minute training followed by an online assessment. This certificate training provides participants with real-world examples and str

California Green Building

0 replies | 655 views | Posted on: 04/02/2025 | Last updated: 04/02/2025

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency - IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration, May 7, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Perfor

California Green Building

0 replies | 811 views | Posted on: 03/18/2025 | Last updated: 04/16/2025

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, March 28, 9 am - 12:30 pm PT

by Shivani // 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 | 1488 views | Posted on: 02/27/2025 | Last updated: 02/27/2025

How to Sell the Value of Green Homes and Features, Online Course by Marla Esser Cloos, Available Live or On Demand

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Online Course:  How to Sell the Value of Green Homes and Features
Instructor:  Marla Esser Cloos, also known as the Green Home Coach

*This course is available in two formats, liv

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,Green Real Estate,Green Home Coach,Selling Green,Selling Green Building

0 replies | 3492 views | Posted on: 11/01/2022 | Last updated: 11/29/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Inflation Reduction Act & Housing, October 26, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act has many benefits for those planning residential green building projects, from home improvements, gut renovations, new builds, and electrification projects.

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Economy,inflation

0 replies | 1327 views | Posted on: 10/14/2022 | Last updated: 10/14/2022

Michigan Sustainability Conference, September 17-18, Lansing

by Aditya

Join the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) third annual Michigan Sustainability Conference (MISCON) at the Lansing Center. This conference is designed to promote meaningful engag…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Michigan Sustainability Conference

0 replies | 1183 views | Posted on: 06/24/2018 | Last updated: 06/26/2018

Virtual Training Session: WUFI Passive Advanced - Multifamily, September 13-15

by samanthaklein // Intern

WUFI Passive is a powerful tool that can enhance the design and certification of passive building projects if integrated into the design process properly.

This course is focused on the use of WUFI

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Multifamily,Passive House

0 replies | 6947 views | Posted on: 08/26/2022 | Last updated: 08/28/2022

EHS Sustainability Management Forum, Tampa, FL, October 17-20

by gracemorrison

Accelerate Your Effectiveness and Impact
Drive greater business value for EHS and Sustainability programs with innovative solutions, proven strategies, and fresh insights.

As the event for EHS and


Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1228 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Operating in High Performance Buildings, November 27 6-8pm, New York, NY

by Yishan

High performance buildings often have complex, interrelated systems that require skilled facility managers who can balance the requirements of end-users with the demands of running the build

Filed under: Green Facilities

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1339 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/10/2018

2018 Local Energy Solutions Conference, November 16, Concord, New Hampshire

by Aditya

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

LES is more than a conference - it's the only event of its kind that, year after year, delivers the latest topics and knowledge from leading experts, innovative i

Filed under: Energy

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: clean energy

0 replies | 1757 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/26/2018

Is Plastic the Next Trend in Green Building?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In The Three Little Pigs, three houses are built: one made of straw; one made of sticks; and then as we all know, the victor against the wolf, one made of bricks. Recently, while reading an artic

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Building,Plastic Waste

0 replies | 3129 views | Posted on: 10/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Webinar: Improving the Performance of Finished Concrete Flooring, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This overview of concrete floor basics shows participants how to get the most of finished concrete floors. along the way it discusses levels of finish, hardening-densifying and other aspects of finish

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Concrete Flooring

0 replies | 1728 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/27/2018

Garden to Table & Green Energy Workshop sponsored by Boston Solar, September 9, 2pm, Worcester

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sprout Change No-Dig Garden to Table & Green Energy Workshop Series Sponsored by Boston Solar Located at The Heartwell Institute, Worcester, MA, September 9, 2018, 2pm-4pm. JOIN US for our 4t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: No-Dig Gardening

0 replies | 931 views | Posted on: 09/06/2018 | Last updated: 09/06/2018

LUNCHandLEADERS: Product Declarations and Transparency EPDs and HPDs, August 23, 2018, Columbus, Ohio

by Aditya

This August LUNCHandLEADERS will feature representatives from mindful MATERIALS and local experts in building optimization to discuss the purpose and usage of environmental product declarations and he…

Filed under: Education

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Living,LEED V4,Environmental Products

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 08/16/2018 | Last updated: 08/16/2018

Design Well: Designing for Human Health and Performance, January 22-23, San Diego, CA

by YijunW

8:45-9:00 am Welcoming Remarks Eric Corey Freed, Founding Principal, organicARCHITECT 9:00 - 9:45 am Enhancing the User Experience in Buildings, the Environment and the Budget of Every Proj…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 2847 views | Posted on: 08/05/2018 | Last updated: 08/05/2018

Activating Biophilic Cities Conference, September 4-5, London, England

by YijunW

The University of Greenwich Green Roofs and Living Walls Centre and the Department of Architecture & Landscape are proud to announce their ABC: Activating Biophilic Cities London Conference on 4-5 Sep…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 613 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

NECEC's Annual Legislative Roundup, Aug 2nd, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM, Boston, MA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

NECEC Executive Vice President Janet Gail Besser and NECEC's state coordinators will provide an overview of key clean energy legislation that has emerged from the 2018 state legislative sessions. Lear…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1242 views | Posted on: 07/12/2018 | Last updated: 07/12/2018

 

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