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Webinar: The Role of Flooring in Healthy Indoor Spaces, June 30, 1 PM ET

by Richard Minasian // Student

Due to increased concerns of pandemics brought on by COVID-19, there's a strong interest in healthy indoor spaces. The need to properly clean and maintain flooring must be balanced with other indo

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: healthy building strategies,Healthy Indoor Spaces,Indoor Health,Cleaning and maintenance

0 replies | 1724 views | Posted on: 06/17/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

Collaborative Efforts Towards Carbon Neutrality: AIA2030 + SE2050 + MEP2040, Online, March 25, 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Greenbuild is very excited to present Greenbuild's first webinar of the year! AIA2030 + SE2050 + MEP2040: Collaborative Efforts Towards Carbon Neutrality will be taking place T

California Green Building

0 replies | 523 views | Posted on: 03/13/2025 | Last updated: 03/13/2025

High Rise / Low Carbon: Multifamily Deep Retrofits, March 12, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Building Energy Exchange, Level Infrastructure, and Sustainable Energy Partnerships for a presentation and panel discussion on the findings from Building Energy Exchange's latest report, 

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 745 views | Posted on: 02/19/2025 | Last updated: 02/19/2025

Free Webinar: New Research Insights on Indoor Air Quality and Ventilation Across U.S. Regions, February 13, 1 - 2 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As the airtightness of homes improves to meet energy efficiency goals, it becomes more important for mechanical ventilation systems to help maintain a comfortable and healthy indoor air environment. I

Related to: Online Courses,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

0 replies | 776 views | Posted on: 01/28/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Large Building Energy Reporting 101 for Building Owners in MA, January 29, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Starting on March 30th, 2025, owners of buildings in Massachusetts over 20,000 square feet will be required to disclose energy usage publicly.  Gas, electric, and steam utilities are respons

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 464 views | Posted on: 01/07/2025 | Last updated: 01/07/2025

Building Energy Exchange (BEEx) and WISE Winter Soiree, February 4, 6-8:30 pm, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) and Women in Sustainability & Energy (WISE) in February 2025 to celebrate our collective efforts in advancing decarbonization and realizing a resilient future

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 840 views | Posted on: 12/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Reimagine Buildings: Biomaterials, Online Conference, December 6, 11:30 am - 4 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join RMI's HomebuildersCAN and Passive House Accelerator for Reimagine Buildings: Biomaterials, the online conference that explores how to create healthy, resilient buildi

0 replies | 563 views | Posted on: 11/21/2024 | Last updated: 11/21/2024

Free Info Session by USGBC California: Delivering Building Decarbonization at Home, Online, November 21, 4-5:30 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This information session will review case studies around electrification, including lessons learned around technology deployment and community engagement.

Join to learn about recent work on el

California Green Building

0 replies | 632 views | Posted on: 11/03/2024 | Last updated: 11/03/2024

Decarbonization & ESG Fundamentals Workshop + Exam, November 1, 10 am-12 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Many companies are facing increasing pressure to understand the environmental impacts of their work, especially in identifying their contributions to greenhouse gas emissions through Scope 1, Scope 2,

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1081 views | Posted on: 10/12/2024 | Last updated: 10/14/2024

Free Webinar: Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Efficiency, Comfort and Low Loss Duct Systems, October 17, 9am-12pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be

California Green Building

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 09/16/2024 | Last updated: 09/16/2024

FREE Webinar: Green Affordable Home, Fire, & Earthquake Resistant, August 8, 2 pm EDT

by Power Community Development Systems Inc.

All landowners, home contractors, home developers, architects, engineers, financial advisors, realtors, investors, homeowners: this webinar is for you!

Learn how to build homes that are strong eno

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Fire Safety,Green Homes,Earthquake

0 replies | 1269 views | Posted on: 07/16/2020 | Last updated: 07/24/2020

Webinar: Green Code for High Performance Healthcare (LEED Training), August 7, 12:15 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide and overview of Standard 189.3 as well as a comparison of Standard 189.3 to LEED.

1. Attendees will learn how Standard 189.3 Site Sustainability requirements can help

Filed under: Green Living

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,LEED,Health,Healthcare

0 replies | 1434 views | Posted on: 07/01/2020 | Last updated: 07/02/2020

Increasing Transparency in the Built Environment - March 30, 2017, 7:30-9:30 am - Denver

by JackSawyer // Student

Increasing Transparency in the Built Environment March 30, 2017, 7:30-9:30 am Xcel Energy 1800 Larimer St. Denver , CO 80202 Join USGBC Colorado and the Denver Chapter of IFMA for a March 30…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1287 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

Greening our Schools while focusing on health, June 14, North Haven, CT, 5 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Greening our school while focusing on health.

MaryBeth Smuts, PhD - “Successful Strategies for Greening Existing School Buildings”  U.S. EPA Region 1- New England, Region

Filed under: Green Schools

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Health,Green Schools,School requirements,Green tools

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 06/04/2020 | Last updated: 06/04/2020

Webinar: USGBC Virginia 2020 Legislative Recap, June 1, 11 AM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join USGBC’s Senior Policy Council, Liz Beardsley, and the Executive Director of the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council, Chelsea Harnish!

The 2020 session of the Virginia General Assembly was

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Resiliency,Online Business Classes,Policy and legislation

0 replies | 1053 views | Posted on: 05/24/2020 | Last updated: 05/24/2020

Free Webinar Hosted by NBI, Planning and Design for Getting to Zero in Schools, October 8, 10 - 11 am PDT

by Connie NBI

Zero energy school construction is a growing trend across the country. An innovative combination of internal and external champions, integrated design, energy efficiency management strategies and rene

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,Schools,Zero Energy,Net Zero Energy,NZE

0 replies | 1444 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/07/2020

FREE Webinar - State Pollinator-Friendly Solar Initiatives, Hosted by CESA, May 5, 1-2:30 pm

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Recognizing that solar installations can benefit from pollinator-friendly ground cover, many states have taken action to promote this promising solar PV design and management approach. In this webinar

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Pollinators,Nature

0 replies | 1419 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/23/2020

Sustainability Forum Luncheon Seminar: Developing a Waterfront Resiliency Plan, April 5th 11:30-1pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Sustainability Forum Luncheon Seminar: Developing a Waterfront Resiliency Plan for Beverly, MA When: Wednesday, April 5th, 11:30am-1pm Where: 100 Beverly Cummings Center, Suite 221-E, Beverly MA 0…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Sea level rise

0 replies | 1054 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

AIA Westchester Hudson Valley 2017 Design & Technology Expo, March 13 - 1-9pm, Tarrytown

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2017 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY EXPO, PROGRESSION AIA Westchester Hudson Valley 2017 Design & Technology Expo March 13 - 1-9pm Westchester Marriot 670 White Plains Road Tarrytown, NY, 10591 EXPO FL…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA Westchester Hudson Valley

0 replies | 701 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

Free Event: Moving Goods & People to, from, and along the Brooklyn Waterfront, 3/31, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, Brooklyn, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Moving Goods and People to, from, and along the Brooklyn Waterfront by BWRC and UTRC Friday, March 31, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall 209 Joralemon Street Brooklyn, N…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Transportation,New York Events,Brooklyn,Waterfront

0 replies | 1446 views | Posted on: 03/03/2017 | Last updated: 03/03/2017

Green Roof Design & Installation Training: Feb 23, 8:30-5pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Green Roof Design & Installation Training by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities When: Thursday, Feb 23 - 8:30am to 5pm Where: Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (CMPBS) - 8604 FM 969, Aus…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Training event

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 02/19/2017 | Last updated: 02/19/2017

Internship Opportunity: City of Boston’s Office of Environment, Energy, and Open Space

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Internship Opportunity: City of Boston’s Office of Environment, Energy, and Open Space Pay: $18 per hour Duration: Now through June. 25-35 hours per week, based on candidate’s availability. L…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 1386 views | Posted on: 02/09/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2017

Webinar: GreenBiz: The State of Green Business 2017 - January 31, 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: GreenBiz: The State of Green Business 2017- January 31, 1 pm EST Join GreenBiz January 31st for the the release of the 10th annual edition of State of Green Business. Each year, the re…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainability,Greenbiz,Green Business

0 replies | 1337 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

USGBC MA: Building Tech Forum 2017, February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm: The Rise of the Smart Cities, Boston

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Investigate the next frontier for sustainability in the urban realm: the potential of smart cities. Learn how this growing trend will benefit the agenda for sustainability. Hear from Jascha Fran…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 554 views | Posted on: 01/17/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2017

 

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