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Free Webinar: Power of Place: Building Design to Support Mental Health, August 26, 5 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

IWBI Health Equity Advisors and experts weigh in on how mental health & well-being will determine and influence the modern workplace/community and be the differentiator for FORTUNE 500’s com

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Mental Health,Wellness

0 replies | 1682 views | Posted on: 08/19/2021 | Last updated: 08/19/2021

USGBC Georgia Presents: Women in Green, October 5, 9 - 11 am, Decatur, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women in Green provides a space for leaders who are shifting the narrative on empowerment, access, and impact. Women in Green gathers female leaders for powerful discussions and networking that remind

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

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 09/12/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

A Case Study: Exploring the Interrelationship between Building Enclosure Design, Decarbonization, & Resilience, Online, September 19, 5-6pm CT

by Hani // Social media manager

The Case Study reviews a hypothetical existing residential neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI (climate zone 5A). It examines how the enclosure performance level (existing, code-compliant, or Phius-complian

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 676 views | Posted on: 08/23/2023 | Last updated: 08/23/2023

Accelerating the Net-Zero Transition, a Free GreenBiz Event, Online, September 7

by Hani // Social media manager

GreenBiz Net Zero is an online, collaborative experience that equips you with cutting-edge strategies proven to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Mobilize your organization's net-zero

California Green Building

0 replies | 1076 views | Posted on: 08/04/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2023

Building Energy Exchange Owner-Operator Series – Lighting Upgrades, August 1, 8:30 am, University City, MO

by samanthaklein // Intern

Do you own or operate buildings? Would you like to implement more energy efficiency and high performance building strategies? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2023 Owne

Filed under: Events

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Lighting,Technology,Light Control System

0 replies | 812 views | Posted on: 07/13/2023 | Last updated: 07/13/2023

Free Webinar: New Carbon Index & Other Exciting Growth in the Home Energy Rating Industry, July 26, 12-1 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Exciting growth has been happening in the home energy rating industry over the past several years. Resnet has seen a 129 percent increase in Hers Ratings submitted to its National Buildings Registry s

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 742 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

2023 Water Conservation Showcase: Hands-on Drip Irrigation Workshop, June 27, Walnut Creek, California

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this workshop, participants will convert sprinkler zones to the most efficient irrigation available - drip. Sprinkler to drip conversions are commonly performed by landscape professionals in t

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Farming,Nature Conservation,Sustainable Agriculture,Landscape

0 replies | 802 views | Posted on: 06/07/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Building Science Fundamentals with Building Science Corporation, 4 Live Virtual Sessions, June 13, 15, 20 & 22

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Science Fundamentals is a live virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registra

0 replies | 1010 views | Posted on: 05/23/2023 | Last updated: 05/23/2023

6th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering

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

The 6th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (MATERIALS 2024) is a premier event for researchers, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and academicians in

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 05/04/2023 | Last updated: 05/04/2023

Air Tight Open House / EarthCraft Council Event, May 18, 11:30 am - 1 pm, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Come learn about the #1920sMakeoverATL Deep Energy Retorfit, the first passive house renovation in Georgia, at this open house for green builders ans builders! Key vendors will be on ha

Building for the Future Future Proofing Assets: Prioritising ESG, November 23, 8 am - 1:15 pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join IWBI’s EMEA Regional Director Penny Quraishi-Goodall to discuss Investing for ESG, the innovative technologies delivering ESG solutions that owners & developers should focus on to maxim

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

UK Green Building

Keywords: ESG

0 replies | 1128 views | Posted on: 10/21/2021 | Last updated: 10/21/2021

ROCKWOOL Elite Builder Webinar: It's Getting Hot in Here: Fire & Fire Codes, Free, October 7, 4 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Since October is fire safety month, the ROCKWOOL team has planned a discussion all things fire and how it pertains to residential building safety and protection.

SPeakers include returning ROCKstar

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Fire Safety,ROCKWOOL,Fire Codes

0 replies | 1110 views | Posted on: 10/04/2021 | Last updated: 10/04/2021

Virtual Event: Sustainability Week - Countdown to COP26, October 4-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

As COP26 approaches can governments, corporations and private businesses change how society works in order to meet the Paris agreement targets on time?

Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP26, hear

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Sustainability,Policy,Paris Agreement

0 replies | 2150 views | Posted on: 09/07/2021 | Last updated: 09/07/2021

Grid Evolution Summit – A National Town Meeting, July 9 - 12, Washington, DC

by Oyin

From the state of the 51st State to expert insights from regulators and Congressman Paul Tonko, last year’s summit exceeded all expectations. Learn why regulators, utility commissioners, the de…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 953 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Webinar: Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 4, August 18, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Session 4 will continue our dicussion on the 3rd pillar of Green Building, Materials!

Keeping water from damaing homes and buildings should always supercede energy and health but goes hand in hand

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Keywords: Green Building,Materials,Water Efficiency,Residential Buildings,Remodeling

0 replies | 1512 views | Posted on: 07/18/2021 | Last updated: 07/18/2021

Free Webinar: Entrance Matting CPD, July 22, 7:00pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

This RIBA & BIID-approved CPD webinar will inform and inspire about the safety, function and creative possibilities of entrance matting.

During this 1 hour webinar, you will learn about the fun

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Construction,Online Green Building Training,entrance matting

0 replies | 1143 views | Posted on: 06/22/2021 | Last updated: 06/22/2021

Heat Pumps with Florence Collier, June 23, 12:30-1:45 pm EDT / 5:30 - 6:45 pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Carbon Co-op is pleased to be joined by Florence Collier from Humbletee for an ‘Ask the Expert’ retrofit construction webinar.

This event is for main contractors, general buil

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 06/11/2021 | Last updated: 06/11/2021

Asbestos Testing at the #1920sMakeoverATL Deep Energy Retrofit Project

by Rate It Green Team


In collaboration with Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc., Derek Williams of Bruce Environmental reminds us that asbestos is a serious safety hazard and concern for both workers on site a

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: 1920sMakeoverATL,Asbestos

0 replies | 7662 views | Posted on: 05/21/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2022

Powering Your Home With The Sun, Feb 27, Northbrook, IL

by Oyin

Join Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA)'s Solar Ambassadors at the Northbrook Public Library to learn about how to go solar and to hear their personal solar stories. The Illinois Solar Energ…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1453 views | Posted on: 11/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2017

The Resilient Utility Coalition Summit, Jan 25-26, Miami, FL

by Oyin

The Resilient Utility Coalition Summit will bring together water, wastewater, and storm water utilities with industry, academia, and the greater community. The objective? Advancing utility infrastruct…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2696 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 11/04/2017

MIT Sustainability Summit: Good Jobs for a Thriving Economy, Mar 9, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Mainstream discussions about the future of work, widening inequality, and the rise of contract labor have proliferated in recent years. Despite the uncertainty of the times, there are many rich exampl…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1199 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

The Annual Climate Leadership Conference, Feb 28 - Mar 2, Denver, CO

by Oyin

The Annual Climate Leadership Conference brings together influential climate, energy, and sustainability professionals from around the globe to address climate change through policy, innovation, and b…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1823 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/27/2017

The 2018 WRLA Buying Show: Western Retail Lumber Association, Jan 17 - 19, 2018, Calgary, Canada

by Oyin

The WRLA Buying Show offers even more ways than ever for building materials suppliers and retailers to make great deals.This two day Buying Show is one of the largest shows of its kind in Canada, with…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

All India Solar Summit-2018, Feb 23 - 25, Uttar Pradesh, India

by Oyin

The three days exhibition will focus on the areas of PV production technologies, Energy storage systems & technologies , Concentrating solar thermal technologies , Direct Solar Lighting and other late…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 2067 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

HPC New York Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, Feb 13-14, New York

by Oyin

Discover the latest in building science and technical information along with strategies to run a home performance business or program efficiently, and key updates on policy and new technologies to sta…

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1533 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2018

 

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