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GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training - January 22, 8 -11am, Los Angeles, CA
The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.
This course teaches the basics
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Learn how this bill has affected housing policies and the Green Belt.
Program for adults (teens welcome)
Canadian Centre for Housing Rights (CCHR) is a non-profit organization in Canada that
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Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, April 26, 12-1pm EDT
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
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Southface Institute is a sustainable building nonprofit that strengthens equity and the environment by transforming residential and commercial structures at every stage of the building life cycle. The
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This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion empha
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Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting Webinar: Daylighting (Mod 3), February 8, 5:30 pm PT
This 10-session course covers a range of intermediate level lighting topics for optimizing energy efficiency while maintaining quality in lighting. It is held on 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings 5:30
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This green buildin tour will be given by Erik Swindle, Director of Facilities & Security at Museum of Fine Arts and other Museum staff.
The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA), formerly kn
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Rate It Green Featured on EveryDay Green Home Podcast with The Green Home Coach Marla Esser Cloos
Rate It Green was fortunate to be featured recently on The Everyday Green Home Podcast with Marla Esser Cloos. An expert green home coach, consultant, and educator, Marla talks with he
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Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. It is well understood in the building science c
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mindful Materials - Commit to Change Seattle, Wednesday, May 1, 7:30-9 am PDT
If we change the way products are made and the way buildings are designed, we can positively impact the health of the population and the planet.
Every architect, designer and contractor looking for
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Cleantech Open 2019 Boston Kickoff Party, March 21, 5:30pm, Somerville, MA
Please join Cleantech Open Northeast in celebrating the launch of the 2019 Cleantech Open accelerator! Cleantech Open welcomes all entrepreneurs, students, investors, savvy technologists, and any
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Climate Change, Part 4: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?
I have been writing off and on about Bill Gates’ October 2018 post regarding climate change. Initially, I was interested in what he had to say because I was surprised to find out how much of an
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The Future of LEED: Ongoing Performance & LEED v4.1, January 31, 1-3pm, Denver
Please join USGBC Colorado's Metro Denver and Southern Colorado Education Committees in the Denver Tech Center on January 31st to learn about the Arc platform. Arc is for LEED certified buildings
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Check out the Socially Sustainable Design and Sustainable Energy Solutions sessions at #ArchitectureBoston Expo, sponsored by the Institute for Human Centered Design and the Northeast Sustainable Ener…
4th Edition of Global Conference on Plant Science and Molecular Biology
Plant Science Conference 2019 will provide a dedicated platform to peer researchers, young inspired scientists, academicians, and industrialists to meet, discuss and share the knowledge that’s s
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USGBC NJ Annual 2018 Holiday Party & Member Reception, Dec 11, Elizabeth, NJ
Come and celebrate & network with your friends and colleagues at our holiday celebration. Board of Directors Election Ballots will be available that night - only current NJ members may vote in the
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Presinar: LEED Supports Healthy Spaces, Nov 14, Boston MA
Missed Greenbuild Boston? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. In this session, subject matter experts discuss how LEED addresses human health and well-being.
Course Objectives:
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MIT Water Summit 2018: Thirsty Cities, November 15-16, Cambridge, MA
By 2050, 70% of the world’s population will live in cities, up from 50% today. Many cities are already running out of water. This year’s MIT Water Summit brings together representatives of
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4th Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards, November 15, Somerville, MA
Join the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts for the Fourth Annual Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards!
The awards will be emcee’d by WBUR’s Robin Young! We’re exc
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There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to
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This Pro Tour will feature the Massachusetts Audubon Society’s new net zero environmental learning center. During this event, attendees will learn how the team at Maclay Architects approached balanc…
NMR Group looking for a Research Associate
NMR is currently seeking candidates for a Research Associate I position. They are a small but expanding consulting firm specializing in evaluation of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. T…
From Emerging Green Building Professionals to Industry Leaders - May 5, 6 - 8 pm Designtex 200 Varick Street (8th Floor) New York, NY 10014 For over 10 years, NY Urban Green's Emerging Professio…
Massachusetts Green Communities
I recently was told about a government program in which municipalities can register as 'green communities' and gain additional funding and grants for installing green initiatives and renewable energy …
Employees of Magor Brewery Remove Waste from Foreshore
20 employees from Magor Brewery took a day off from brewing beer recently and headed down to the shoreline to give it a good (late) spring clean! The MP for Newport East, Jessica Morden and the Ke…
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