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Water Efficiency + Modern Design | HELVEX USA

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

Helvex is a leading manufacturer and distributor of water-efficient plumbing fixtures for bathrooms and kitchens, and has been selected as a partner for the #1920sMakeoverATL Passive Hou

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Water Efficiency,Eco Friendly Restrooms,Bathroom Design,Water,Water Conservation,Bathrooms,Kitchens,Plumbing Fixtures,Helvex,Fixtures

0 replies | 2911 views | Posted on: 07/19/2022 | Last updated: 01/16/2023

On The Menu: High Performance Coatings for Commercial Spaces, Online, April 27, 12-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Commercial and light industrial projects typically require high-performance coating solutions to provide optimal performance against abrasion, chemicals, moisture and other harsh conditions common to

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 840 views | Posted on: 04/04/2023 | Last updated: 04/04/2023

USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Atlanta, April 27, 6 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

USGBC Georgia’s Emerging Professionals invite you to our monthly gathering for those interested in all things sustainable and green. This is a laid-back, after-work opportunity to meet other sus

Filed under: Events

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Emerging Professionals,Social Networking

0 replies | 1146 views | Posted on: 03/15/2023 | Last updated: 03/15/2023

Electrification Series, Part 3: Fighting the Electrification Resistance - The Path Forward and Lessons Learned, Online, March 28, 3-5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This session will leverage some critical lessons learned from early adopters and those that have been on the front lines of the push for electrification.

Learning Objectives:

- Learn from Case S

0 replies | 1338 views | Posted on: 02/28/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

Free Webinar: Resiliency L+L: From Homes to Infrastructure, Building Community Resilience, March 8, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC's Middle Atlantic and New England region has collaborated with the NYC Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is back for the third year in a row to bring you a

0 replies | 1244 views | Posted on: 02/16/2023 | Last updated: 02/16/2023

Green Schools Conference, February 27 - March 1, New Orleans

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together all the players involved in making green schools a reality: people who lead, operate, build and teach in schools. Designed to educate, connect and in

0 replies | 1393 views | Posted on: 01/30/2023 | Last updated: 01/30/2023

What is the Risk Associated with Carbon Targets? Free Hybrid Event, in Boston and Online, January 19, 12 - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This research project will help investors determine the risk associated with corporations achieving their future carbon targets.


As corporations and investment firms both commit to targets for re

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1486 views | Posted on: 12/19/2022 | Last updated: 12/19/2022

Online Course: Crushing the Code, New York City -- Residential Buildings, December 14

by samanthaklein // Intern

Crushing the Code New York City: Residential is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-eff

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Building Codes,New York City,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 1312 views | Posted on: 11/29/2022 | Last updated: 11/30/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Mastering Daylight, December 27, 12 - 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project’s daylighting and design needs. The discussion emphasizes implementing

Keywords: Daylighting,Daylight

0 replies | 2648 views | Posted on: 11/10/2022 | Last updated: 11/10/2022

Green Building United: 2022 Groundbreaker Awards, November 17, Philadelphia, PA

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2022 Groundbreaker Awards honors our area’s outstanding teams and leaders committed to a sustainable, healthy, and resilient built environment. 

Nominations are now op

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Urban Resilience,Green Building Awards

0 replies | 1360 views | Posted on: 10/21/2022 | Last updated: 10/23/2022

BIOGAS Convention Digital, 7 – 11 November 2022

by GW

Biogas in the EU & worldwide, Biomethane / Bio-LNG, Case studies & best practice and furthermore. Blocks in English and German. Contact, programme and registration: www.biogas-convention.

Filed under: Agriculture/Farming

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Energy,biogas

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 09/26/2022 | Last updated: 09/26/2022

Atlanta Design Festival, Design is Human Conference, October 4-5, and Green Architecture Tours, October 8-9

by samanthaklein // Intern

Atlanta Design Festival is dedicated to helping Atlanta businesses understand what a design economy means to economic growth and where resources are best invested.

The Design is Human Conference ta

Filed under: Events

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Keywords: Design,Atlanta,green tours

0 replies | 1180 views | Posted on: 09/01/2022 | Last updated: 09/02/2022

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour: High Performance Lodge in the White Mountains, October 21, 1 - 5pm

by NESEA // Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

Join NESEA in the White Mountains for a Pro Tour showcasing a high performance institutional building that combines the traditional character of a mountain lodge with ambitious performance goals. 

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1285 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/07/2024

Webinar - Paint Technology: Chemistry and Performance, Thursday, 12-1 pm EDT, June 28

by Eileen Flynn // Student

With so many options in today's marketplace, specifying paint can be a challenge. Understanding the chemistry behind the performance features of paints will help you specify more confidently. This pro…

Filed under: Webinars

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Paint Technology

0 replies | 1583 views | Posted on: 06/14/2018 | Last updated: 06/15/2018

Solar Roundtable, December 17 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am, Boston MA

by Yishan

USGBC MA’s mission is to drive sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. The only way to accomplish our mission is to collaborate with community

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 947 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/14/2018

2018 HELIX Summit, December 07, 2018, Providence , RI

by Yishan

Please join for our third annual Home Energy Labeling Information eXchange (HELIX) Summit this December 7 in Providence, Rhode Island. NEEP is also organizing a reception on the evening prior to

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 858 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) Annual Meeting and Fall Fête, November 13, 4:30-8:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2018 NEWIEE Fall Fête and Annual Meeting

Please join New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE) for its Annual Meeting of members and Fall Fête. At this year’s event

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: New England Women In Energy and the Environment,NIEWEE

0 replies | 1094 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 10/23/2018

USGBCA MA, Green Building Showcase, October 25, 5:30-8:30pm, UMass Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The USGBC MA community works hard to advance sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. Once a year, we gather to celebrate industry success and innovat

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Showcase

0 replies | 1501 views | Posted on: 10/04/2018 | Last updated: 10/04/2018

Accessible Design, Universal Design, and Social Equity--are we hitting the mark?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

I'm new to the sustainable industry, and have been exploring ideas that are new to me but probably not all the experts. Recently, I posted a blog exploring accessible, universal, and equitable des

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

0 replies | 3360 views | Posted on: 09/19/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Webinar - Mission Possible! Southern California Prop 39 ZNE School Retrofit Pilot Case Studies, September 27

by Connie NBI

This one-hour webinar will highlight two ZNE school retrofit projects – one at a district scale and another at a community college. Featured projects include Garden Grove School District and San Ber…

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Information and Resources

California Green Building

Keywords: California,Green Schools,Zero Net Energy,Sustainable Schools,ZNE,zero net energy schools

0 replies | 1386 views | Posted on: 08/29/2018 | Last updated: 09/01/2018

Webinar: What Drinking Water Owners and Operators Need to Know, 10 - 11 am, August 30

by Aditya

During this webinar Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) staff will provide an overview of the newly promulgated Lead and Copper Rule of Michigan’s Safe Drinking Water Act. The webina…

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 756 views | Posted on: 08/10/2018 | Last updated: 08/12/2018

USGBC LEED Webinar: Slim Down Your Footprint, November 2, 12:15 pm

by YijunW

Join USGBC for their monthly First Friday LEED Webinar education series! We will be focusing on mostly LEED v4 content throughout the year - typically with LEED specific CEU credits, and often AIA LU

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 08/08/2018 | Last updated: 10/09/2018

Maker Challenge: Sustainable Dream Home, August 25, Chicago, IL

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Are you interested in drawing, architecture, engineering, design or building? Do you like beating challenges? Are you between the ages of 9 and 13? Join Chicago Mobile Makers for Maker Challenge: Sust…

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Kids activity,Maker challenge

0 replies | 1056 views | Posted on: 07/24/2018 | Last updated: 07/24/2018

Energy Issues Summit, Aug 8-9, Saint Cloud, MN

by YijunW

The Energy Issues Summit, organized by the Minnesota Rural Electric Association will take place from 8th August to the 9th August 2018 at the Rivers Edge Convention Center in St. cloud, United States …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 905 views | Posted on: 07/16/2018 | Last updated: 07/16/2018

It's Electrifying: Direct From The Manufacturer, July 19, 6:00 - 8:00pm, New York City

by Eileen Flynn // Student

For New York City buildings to be powered by clean, renewable energy, many will eventually need to upgrade to electrified heating systems. Meeting the demand for a wide variety of products for new pro…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,Renewable Energy,electrified heating systems

0 replies | 1055 views | Posted on: 06/27/2018 | Last updated: 06/27/2018

 

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