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Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, February 24, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

​​​​​Vertical Operating Systems Learning Objectives:

  1. Compare and contrast various types of vertical operating systems as well as identify the advantages and disadvantages of each to re

Filed under: Interior Design

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Construction,GreenCE,Vertical Operating Systems

0 replies | 1219 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/26/2021

Colorado Green Building Symposium, January 16-17, Westminster, CO

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Building off of the wildly successful Building Science Symposium, produced by BS and Beer KC, that occurred in Denver in 2023, BS and Beer Denver Metro is striving to create an annual residential buil

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 762 views | Posted on: 12/05/2024 | Last updated: 12/06/2024

Free Webinar: Reducing Greenhouse Gases through Carbon Conversion, December 6, 11:30am - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Carbon dioxide represents the major waste product in the manufacturing, energy, and transportation sectors. Transforming carbon dioxide through chemical reactions enables the creation of more valuable

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 537 views | Posted on: 11/16/2024 | Last updated: 11/16/2024

Free Webinar: Modeling All-Electric Homes in the 2022 Energy Code, November 14, 9-10:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

All-Electric Homes are having their moment, with state policies, incentives, and energy code providing builders, homeowners, and energy consultants a strong nudge toward all-electric designs. We will

California Green Building

0 replies | 510 views | Posted on: 10/27/2024 | Last updated: 10/27/2024

Free Webinar: Optimizing Residential Forced-Air HVAC Systems: Load Calculations, Equipment Selection, October 31, 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

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 782 views | Posted on: 10/04/2024 | Last updated: 10/05/2024

Annual Eversource Net Zero Energy Conference, Free & Online, October 16, 9 am - 1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn from the experts at B2Q Associates, CMTA, SMMA and Lincoln Schools about how net zero energy buildings are being designed and constructed today. The agenda for this event includes a sp

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 09/10/2024 | Last updated: 09/10/2024

Free Webinar: Introduction to Passive House Trades, September 10, 9-11:30 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House (PH) basics, review typical construction types, windows and installation, air barriers and insula

California Green Building

0 replies | 641 views | Posted on: 08/22/2024 | Last updated: 08/26/2024

Free Webinar: The RESNET Carbon Trifecta: Embracing Environmental Justice through the Lens of Carbon Use Intensity, August 20, 2 pm CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Three RESNET standards combined: 1 - operations (HERS Index), 2 - the grid (CO2 Index) and 3 - embodied carbon (currently being written) provide capacity to analyze Carbon Usage Intensity. This webina

0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 08/01/2024 | Last updated: 08/01/2024

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulation Installation, July 31, 1-2 pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Residential Air Barrier and Insulation Installation (1 hour)

The installation of a continuous air and thermal barrier is perhaps the best and most cost-effective way to reduce energy waste and save

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 629 views | Posted on: 07/05/2024 | Last updated: 07/05/2024

Online Workshop: Modern Slavery in Australia: How it Impacts Your Specifications, and How to Simplify Reporting, March 25, 6pm ACT

by Global GreenTag International Pty Ltd & Global GreenTag LLC (USA)

In this live workshop on Facebook, hosted by the GWA Group and Caroma, Global GreenTag’s Program Director and CEO David Baggs will be advising professionals to help manage product specifications

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Australia,Supply Chain,Global GreenTag,Modern Slavery,Human Rights

0 replies | 960 views | Posted on: 03/22/2021 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

Virtual Workshop: Radon-Resistant New Construction, April 13, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The purpose of this course is to educate building professionals about radon measurement, radon-resistant measures in a new single-family home construction, as well as radon-mitigation measures in exis

Filed under: Indoor Air Quality

Keywords: Construction,Green Homes,Energy Measurement,Radon

0 replies | 1859 views | Posted on: 03/11/2021 | Last updated: 03/11/2021

FREE Webinar: Transforming Built Infrastructure to Support Net Zero, March 11, 9 am EST / 1pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

As part of the N8 Research Partnership’s ambitious Net Zero North agenda, we invite you to join experts from the N8 universities, House by Urban Splash, Northern Housing Consortium and

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

UK Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Infrastructure,Carbon,Net zero,built environment

0 replies | 1086 views | Posted on: 02/20/2021 | Last updated: 02/21/2021

Webinar: Passive House Design Build for Architecture Students, March 9, 6 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will examine these issues of curriculum, pedagogy and student expectations through the example of a student designed passive house in Brookings, South Dakota that is part of a larger

Filed under: Architects

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Student

0 replies | 1840 views | Posted on: 02/02/2021 | Last updated: 02/02/2021

New York Countdown to the EcoDistrict June 15th 5pm-8pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Greentopia is partnering with Reconnect Rochester, The Community Design Center of Rochester, The People’s Climate Collation, Foodlink, and representatives from the City of Rochester and Monroe Count…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Social Justice,Environmental Justice,Rochester

0 replies | 811 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Make it Rain: Grants for your Green Space, January 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST

by SarahA

Hear from Citizens Committee for NYC and Partnerships for Parks, who provide grants of up to $3,000 for community green space projects.

Are you working to improve your local NYC park, community gar

Filed under: Fundraising

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Grants,Garden Grants,Grants,Community Green Spaces

0 replies | 489 views | Posted on: 01/02/2021 | Last updated: 01/02/2021

Webinar: New Hampshire's Changing Precipitation Patterns - Droughts, Floods, January 13, 9 am - 12:15 pm

by Richard Minasian // Student

This EBC New Hampshire program will focus on how precipitation patterns are changing in New Hampshire, and what this means for everything that depends on water – which is essentially all human a

Webinar: GreenBuilt Home Series: Wellness + High Performance (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Recorded Webinar: (On-Demand) GreenBuilt Home Series: Wellness + High Performance
Recorded: 7/29/2020, Available Until 12/31/20201
Cost: FREE access for Illinois Green Members an

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Greenbuild,High Performance Building,Wellness

0 replies | 971 views | Posted on: 12/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Emerging Trends in the Built Environment, October 3, 4-7pm, Los Angeles

by Oyin

The Corporate Partners Program will kick off its 2017-2018 focus on sustainability in the built environment with an event at Gensler. Business leaders will discuss emerging trends, technologies and…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 604 views | Posted on: 09/28/2017 | Last updated: 09/28/2017

The Rooftop Hop - September 30, Tour 5 Green Spaces in the Chattanooga Area!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 6th Annual Rooftop Hop is returning on Sept. 30th. Tour 5 Green Rooftops in one evening - Join green|spaces for this sell out event. Tickets include; Access to all 5 Rooftop Locations A…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 821 views | Posted on: 09/23/2017 | Last updated: 09/24/2017

Building Commissioning Seminar - Strategies for Health, Energy Efficiency & Comfort, 9/26 - Augusta, Maine

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This program will provide a comprehensive introduction to the process of Building Commissioning, and its value in both new and existing buildings for healthy indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 886 views | Posted on: 08/31/2017 | Last updated: 08/31/2017

What is a Passive House - An Introduction

by AbbieKnight

According to Wikipedia, the definition of a passive house is “is a rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, reducing its ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low en

Filed under: Passive House

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 12935 views | Posted on: 08/07/2017 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Beyond Benchmarking: Capture Savings and Reduce Impact with Advanced Sustainability Management August 2nd 8:30-11am Washington, DC

by Matt Z. // Student

NOTE: This event is free for IREM and USGBC-NCR members Join the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), USGBC National Capital Region (USGBC-NCR), DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) and th…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 888 views | Posted on: 07/21/2017 | Last updated: 07/21/2017

2017 Living Product Expo, September 12-14

by AbbieKnight

The Living Product Expo brings together leading minds in the design, manufacturing and CSR communities to inspire a revolution in the way materials are designed, manufactured and delivered. This year …

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1118 views | Posted on: 07/13/2017 | Last updated: 09/08/2017

Building Resilience Los Angeles Workshop, July 18

by AbbieKnight

Building resilience means planning for change in ways that make you better off now. By leveraging and linking the work organizations are already doing on sustainability, risk management, emergency pre…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Resilience

0 replies | 970 views | Posted on: 07/03/2017 | Last updated: 07/03/2017

LA's Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance Free Workshop, July 14

by AbbieKnight

USGBC-LA and LABBC are facilitating a series of monthly workshops to help building owners comply with the city's new Existing Building Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE) Ordinance. This ordinance requi…

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Existing Green Buildings

0 replies | 770 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

 

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