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MA Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS), Public Comment Hearing, 10am-1pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On Tuesday, May 7th, from 10 am-1 pm, the Board of Building Regulation and Standards (BBRS) is holding a public comment opportunity to hear from the public about the changes we want for buil

Filed under: Advocacy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Building Codes,Zero Energy

0 replies | 1573 views | Posted on: 05/02/2019 | Last updated: 05/09/2019

Affordable Housing: Issues and Solutions - A Fireside Chat with Jonathan Rose, Online, June 1, 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Next Legacy will be hosting a fireside chat and Q&A on Zoom with Jonathan F.P. Rose, a Next Legacy investor, who began his work on affordable housing in 1989 with the belief that every reside

0 replies | 817 views | Posted on: 05/19/2023 | Last updated: 05/19/2023

Online Course: Talking with Clients About Resilience, May 23, 1-5pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Resilience is a complicated topic spanning physical assets, operational functions as well as the psychological needs of the occupants and community. Clients can be resistant to engaging around any one

Filed under: Resilience

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1721 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 04/30/2023

NESEA Pro Building Tour: Low Embodied Carbon Institutional Building In New Hampshire, May 5, 1-5 pm

by NESEA // Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

The NESEA for an exciting Pro Tour of this 7,744 square foot two story wood frame office building. The building and associated site infrastructure were designed to meet the highest level of energy eff

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1588 views | Posted on: 04/15/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2024

Niagara's One Piece Phantom Toilet - Save on Water Bills and Look Good Doing It

by Rate It Green Team

 

Niagara’s Phantom One Piece Toilet with Stealth Technology looks great, flushes quietly, and saves on water bills.  We think Green Builder Matt Hoots may have had &n

Filed under: Toilets

Keywords: Water Conservation,Toilets,Niagara,One Piece Toilets

0 replies | 3634 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 04/17/2023

Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, April 11-13, Washington, DC

by Hani // Social media manager

The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit for Better Buildings, Better Plants partners and other key stakeholders provides the opportunity for professionals to explore

0 replies | 1150 views | Posted on: 03/11/2023 | Last updated: 03/12/2023

Free Webinar: CWEEL’s Advancing Women’s Leadership in Climate Action, March 8, 11am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

International Women’s Day 2023 is just around the corner! Don’t miss this upcoming CWEEL Event, ‘Advancing Women’s Leadership in Climate Action.’

Women and girls dispr

0 replies | 1268 views | Posted on: 02/23/2023 | Last updated: 02/23/2023

Free Traffic to your Online Presence

by randhampton // Owner of FootForward, a sustainability sector talent marketplace

If you're a certified or experienced green building professional we invite you to post your profile on FootForward.

Your provider listing is all you need to promote, book and receive payment fo

Filed under: Energy Auditing - Commercial

0 replies | 696 views | Posted on: 02/08/2023 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

BuildingEnergy Boston, March 28-29, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It brings more than 1,000 indust

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2858 views | Posted on: 01/20/2023 | Last updated: 01/25/2023

Free CE Webinar: Hemp Insulation 101, February 1, 12pm - 1pm EST

by Luqman // Marketer

An overview of the history of U.S. grown industrial hemp and new U.S. manufactured hemp fiber insulation. Participants will learn how this zero V.O.C. and negative embodied carbon product can create l

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Insulation

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Insulation,Hemp Building Materials

0 replies | 1884 views | Posted on: 01/05/2023 | Last updated: 01/09/2023

Michigan Agriculture and Environmental Education Workshop for Educators MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 2019 Novi, MI

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This workshop is provided for formal K–12 educators and non-formal educators (e.g., nature center staff, 4H and scout leaders, and other outdoor educators) and will feature plenary sessions and

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1295 views | Posted on: 07/05/2019 | Last updated: 07/05/2019

Green Buildings for Policy Makers, June 27, 6:00-7:00pm, Newton, MA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Newton's new multifamily buildings can benefit the environment--or not. This workshop will bring city decision-makers up to speed on current green building practices.

Join Passive House Massach

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Policy,Passive House,Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1540 views | Posted on: 06/06/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Greenbuild Mexico, June 18-19, Mexico City

by AbbieKnight

Mexico City is a global leader in sustainability and Greenbuild Mexico is the premiere forum uniting a green building community around changing lives, revolutionizing business and addressing pressing

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Greenbuild,Human Nature,Mexico

0 replies | 1415 views | Posted on: 05/26/2019 | Last updated: 05/26/2019

1/21 Pursuit of Net Zero Energy: The Walgreens Experience: On Site Webinar in Boston

by admin

Pursuit of Net Zero Energy: The Walgreens Experience: On Site Webinar in Boston 1/21, 4:30-6PM 50 Milk Street, 17th Floor, Boston (Hercules Room, CIC Boston) Contact neilangus@devensec.com USGBC …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Netzero

0 replies | 1277 views | Posted on: 01/21/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

MATERIALIZE Workshop Series Denver, May 15, 2-7pm, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Spend an inspiring afternoon with MATERIALS!

LEARN & SHARE with industry peers

Manufacturers | Specifiers | Architects | Designers | Engineers | Owners | Contractors

The MATERIALIZE

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1782 views | Posted on: 04/05/2019 | Last updated: 04/05/2019

USGBC MA is Hiring - Marketing and Graphics Associate

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Job Summary

The Marketing and Graphics Associate is a full-time position responsible for managing all organizational communications, graphics, and related marketing technology. The position will cu

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1532 views | Posted on: 03/12/2019 | Last updated: 03/26/2019

Climate Change, Part 5: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This is this the final installment to the Climate Change series I’ve been writing for the last month or so, based on Bill Gates’s blog post. Since I’m wrapping it up, it seems timely

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,Greenhouse Gas Emissions

0 replies | 3112 views | Posted on: 02/04/2019 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

Resilience Workshop Series - Managing Risk and Uncertainty, February 12, 1:30-3 pm, Los Angeles, CA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Introduction to Resilience Series: Managing Risk and Uncertainty 

This series of 90-minute workshops are designed to introduce you to what resilience is and how it applies to your life at home

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Building Resilience

0 replies | 1887 views | Posted on: 01/20/2019 | Last updated: 01/21/2019

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy Report: Energy Efficiency Key to Resiliency Strategies

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

Energy efficiency is said to be an important component of any resilient strategy. Energy efficient buildings have the ability to withstand emergencies such as power outage or heating disruption. A rec…

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Resiliency,American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy

0 replies | 1393 views | Posted on: 10/07/2015 | Last updated: 10/07/2015

NESEA Pro Tour, 2 Living Building Challenge Projects at Hampshire College in Amherst: Sept 18 1-5:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join NESEA and Wright Builders, Inc. on a Pro Tour of two projects under construction on the Hampshire College campus in Amherst, MA, designed to meet the rigorous standards of the Living Building Cha…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Living Building Challenge,NESEA,Pro Tour

0 replies | 1272 views | Posted on: 09/10/2015 | Last updated: 09/10/2015

Growing Sustainable Communities Conference, Oct 6 - 7 - Dubuque, Iowa

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Growing Sustainable Communities Conference consists of two days of education, inspiration and collaboration on topics of interest to anyone who cares about the convergence of economic prosperity, …

Filed under: Iowa

0 replies | 968 views | Posted on: 08/23/2015 | Last updated: 08/23/2015

Job Opening: The Green Engineer, Project Manager for Sustainable Design Consulting

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Project Manager for Sustainable Design Consulting The Green Engineer, Inc., seeks an individual with a passion for sustainable building design and construction to join our team as a Project Manager…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1759 views | Posted on: 07/21/2015 | Last updated: 07/21/2015

ConEdison presents coolNYC- Win prizes just for using your AC!

by Chelsea W. // Student

ConEdison is partnering with ThinkEco for an amazing program called coolNYC. All you have to do is register, monitor your AC through a web-enabled device, participate in coolNYC events, and you could …

Filed under: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

Related to: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC),HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,ConEdison

0 replies | 2527 views | Posted on: 06/24/2015 | Last updated: 06/24/2015

WELL AP credential

by Jason L. // LEED AP O+M

In response to advocating a more holistic approach to sustainable buildings, the USGBC is partnering with the WELL Building Institute to develop a new professional accreditation called the WELL AP. T…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1397 views | Posted on: 06/01/2015 | Last updated: 06/01/2015

Insights from a New Green Home - TOMORROW April 29, 2015 5 - 7 pm (Cape Cod)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Insights from a new green home! April 29th, 5 - 7 PM USGBC Cape & Islands Interest Group No charge, all are welcome, but please RSVP. Join us to view and learn about this recently completed gr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Home,Home Tour

0 replies | 1970 views | Posted on: 04/28/2015 | Last updated: 04/28/2015

 

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