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USGBC NJ Annual Holiday party and Member Reception, December 11, 6-8:30pm, Elizabeth

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

USGBC New Jersey Chapter
Holiday Party and Member Reception
Embassy Suites Newark Airport

Holiday Bonus:

USGBC NJ Memberships available at a 20% discount if sign up/pay that night. 





Filed under: New Jersey

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: LEED,Emerging Professionals,USGBC NJ

0 replies | 708 views | Posted on: 11/25/2018 | Last updated: 11/25/2018

4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering

by Amelie Alice // 4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering

Magnus Group has immense pleasure in inviting you to its “4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering” (Materials 2023) which will be held in Singapore at

Filed under: Engineering Materials Recovery

Keywords: Materials 2023,Composite Materials,Green Materials,Plastomers

0 replies | 607 views | Posted on: 12/19/2022 | Last updated: 12/19/2022

Free Webinar Series: Lighting Fundamentals - 3 Parts: Terminology, Vision and Color; Light Sources; and Design, December 12-16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This 3-class series provides a basic overview of fundamental lighting topics, including lighting terminology, vision, light and color theory, electric light sources, fixtures, controls, as well as int

California Green Building

Keywords: Lighting,Lighting Design,Lighting Fundamentals

0 replies | 1419 views | Posted on: 11/30/2022 | Last updated: 12/01/2022

GPRO Construction Management, Online Training, December 6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2546 views | Posted on: 11/13/2022 | Last updated: 11/13/2022

Smart City Expo Miami - SUSTAINABLE is the NEW SMART, December 12 - 14, Miami, Florida

by Bernardo Scheinkman

This December, smart city leaders from around the world will converge on Miami for the upcoming Smart City Expo Miami 2022. The theme of the event is “sustainable is the new smart

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Smart Buildings,smart city expo miami,smart city,smart city miami

0 replies | 2131 views | Posted on: 10/25/2022 | Last updated: 10/25/2022

Intro to Designing a Net Zero Building, Online Training, November 29, 3-5 pm EST

by Luqman // Marketer

Participants will learn the components of Zero Net. It may seem out of reach, but firms are turning these hurdles into opportunities. Join Built Environment Plus to examine case studies, detailing int

Keywords: Net Zero Buildings,Online Course

0 replies | 1639 views | Posted on: 10/09/2022 | Last updated: 10/09/2022

Women in Green Networking Mixer, June 6, Los Angeles, CA

by AbbieKnight

Join for a Wine Tasting with Women In Green, featuring Organic Wines from Female Winemakers

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Women in Green,networking,USGBC LA

0 replies | 1473 views | Posted on: 05/16/2019 | Last updated: 05/16/2019

AIA Conference on Architecture 2019, June 6-8, Las Vegas, NV

by AbbieKnight

A'19: Blueprint for a Better Future

Designing a better future means taking on the critical challenges facing cities—and our world—today.

A’19 programming includes sessions

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 04/24/2019 | Last updated: 05/31/2019

2019 Earth Day Celebration in Partnership with ZEBx - Zero Emissions Building Exchange, April 25, Vancouver, Canada

by AbbieKnight

Join us for a night of inspiration and celebration at the return of Vancouver’s largest Earth Day event!

This year, we are excited to partner with ZEBx - Zero Emissions Building Exchange, a c

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Earth Day

0 replies | 1210 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019 | Last updated: 03/27/2019

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 20, 12-1 pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sour

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1576 views | Posted on: 02/27/2019 | Last updated: 02/28/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Innovations in Hand Dryers: Improvements and Impacts on Sustainability Thursday, February 28, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speed

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Sustainability,Energy Efficient Design,Hand Dryer

0 replies | 1066 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/31/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Hydrophobic Coatings: Improve Sustainability and Reduce Maintenance Costs, Tuesday, July 30, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coating as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a protec

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainability,coatings,hydrophobic

0 replies | 2060 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

Sustainability 101: From Foundations to the Future January 8, USGBC MA, Boston

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

At USGBC MA, we want to help the green building community redesign the built environment to be more sustainable. As climate change becomes a pressing issue for Boston, professionals are going to need

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,USGBCMA,Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 2259 views | Posted on: 12/22/2018 | Last updated: 12/28/2018

Environmental League of Massachusetts Seeks Development Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Reporting to and in partnership with the President and Executive Director, the Development Director will spearhead development efforts as ELM continues to grow. The Development Director will manage an…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1681 views | Posted on: 03/02/2015 | Last updated: 03/02/2015

Sustainable Facilities Forum, May 16, Sacramento, CA

by Yishan

Join in Sacramento for a special one-day event to highlight the public building sector’s current challenges, opportunities, best practices and technology needs.

 

A state office build

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 3518 views | Posted on: 11/10/2018 | Last updated: 11/10/2018

Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards, Nov 15, Somerville, MA

by Yishan

Join the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts for the Fourth Annual Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards!

The annual fundraising event is at the Center for Arts at the Armory in S

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 815 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 09/29/2020

San Diego Green Building Council: Women in Green Fall Happy Hour, November 8, 5:30-7:30 pm, San Diego, CA

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

Who: Women in Green is an initiative focused on advancing more women leadership in public and private sector positions that are key to advancing sustainability, green buildings, and communities in our

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: San Diego,San Diego Green Building Council

0 replies | 1040 views | Posted on: 10/24/2018 | Last updated: 10/25/2018

Environmental Impacts of Renewable Energy - Understanding and Balancing the Challenges of Transitioning to a Low Carbon Future

by Aditya

Harvard University researchers Lee Miller and David Keith have published two studies focusing on the environmental impacts of using renewable energy in the US to meet the energy demands.

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 7701 views | Posted on: 10/09/2018 | Last updated: 10/26/2018

The Ocean's Turn - Geopolitics, Sustainability, Innovation, September 28, 8:30am-5pm, The Fletcher School at Tufts University, Medford, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The ocean covers 71% over the earth’s surface, far, far greater than any land mass. Directly or indirectly, it touches every piece of life on earth and every aspect of human society. The ocean f

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment,Transportation,Supply Chain,Oceans,Shipping

0 replies | 953 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/26/2018

NEIS 2018 - Conference on Sustainable Energy Supply and Energy Storage Systems, Sep 20-21, Hamburg, Germany

by Aditya

The conference on sustainable energy supply and integration of energy storage systems is hosted by the chair of Electrical Power Systems of the Helmut Schmidt University and technically co-sponsored b…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Sustainability,Energy Storage Systems,Energy Supply

0 replies | 756 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

Sustainable Event Planning: Learning from Minnesota's Sports Industry, August 21, Minneapolis, MN

by Aditya

Join us as we partner with Environmental Initiative to explore sustainability leadership and initiatives inside Minnesota’s sports industry. Learning from a sports context, attendees will share best…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Sustainability,Sustainable Event Planning

0 replies | 730 views | Posted on: 08/13/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

The EPA's Clean Power Plan Needs your Support! (Environment Mass)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Add your signature to support the EPA and the Obama Administrations Clean Power Plan! Sign to help the EPA implement affordable energy solutions as a part of the Clean Energy Incentive Program. …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Environment,EPA,Clean Power Plan,Obama Administration

0 replies | 1214 views | Posted on: 08/13/2015 | Last updated: 08/13/2015

Greentopia EcoDistrict Coordinator - Rochester, NY. Apply by July 1st

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The EcoDistrict Coordinator will be Greentopia’s primary staff person dedicated to developing New York State’s first EcoDistrict in Rochester, New York. In collaboration with the organization’s …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

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New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Green Jobs,New York

0 replies | 1738 views | Posted on: 06/17/2015 | Last updated: 06/17/2015

MIT Climate CoLab Webinar to discuss U.S. carbon price, opportunities for innovation, May 19, 12 noon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On May 19, at 12 p.m. EDT, the MIT Climate CoLab will host an online conversation with George P. Shultz, former U.S. Secretary of State; Phil Sharp, former U.S. representative (D-IN) and current Presi…

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Carbon Pricing,MIT Climate CoLab,MIT Center for Collective Intelligence

0 replies | 1194 views | Posted on: 05/12/2015 | Last updated: 05/12/2015

Events - just over the border

by Jodi SA // Architect with collaborative spirit

We'd love to see some of you attend our Capital District events in and around Albany, NY. Education events are at SUNY Albany on the 2nd Tuesday all of 2015, and Green Drinks Albany is rotating venues…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: AIA credits

0 replies | 1588 views | Posted on: 04/03/2015 | Last updated: 04/03/2015

 

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