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R.W. Kern Center Living Building Tour, November 14, Amherst, MA, 10:45 am

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world.

See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building's potable water. Check ou

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Related to: Other Green Building - Other,Certifications/Labels and Transparency

0 replies | 1443 views | Posted on: 11/06/2018 | Last updated: 11/08/2018

Hybrid Event: Climate Mobilization Act Series: Following the Rules; Unpacking LL97 Rulemaking, NYC and Online, November 29, 9am ET

by Luqman // Marketer

The New York City Department of Buildings released much-anticipated proposed rules for compliance with the City’s building emissions law, Local Law 97.

Local Law 97, a key facet of

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,building energy exchange,New York Green Building,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 1275 views | Posted on: 11/04/2022 | Last updated: 11/06/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, November 17, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Vertical Openings,Doors,High Performance Windows

0 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 10/18/2022 | Last updated: 10/18/2022

BIOGAS Convention Digital, 7 – 11 November 2022

by GW

Biogas in the EU & worldwide, Biomethane / Bio-LNG, Case studies & best practice and furthermore. Blocks in English and German. Contact, programme and registration: www.biogas-convention.

Filed under: Agriculture/Farming

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Energy,biogas

0 replies | 906 views | Posted on: 09/26/2022 | Last updated: 09/26/2022

Atlanta Design Festival, Design is Human Conference, October 4-5, and Green Architecture Tours, October 8-9

by samanthaklein // Intern

Atlanta Design Festival is dedicated to helping Atlanta businesses understand what a design economy means to economic growth and where resources are best invested.

The Design is Human Conference ta

Filed under: Events

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

Keywords: Design,Atlanta,green tours

0 replies | 1175 views | Posted on: 09/01/2022 | Last updated: 09/02/2022

Tiny Houses, Big Deal

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

It’s hard to preach about sustainable living when just owning or renting a home seems to be a hardship for more people than not lately. Who can think about sustainable choices that may cost more

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Tiny Houses

0 replies | 7314 views | Posted on: 05/10/2019 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

18th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference & Expo: Climate Change Solutions in the New Abnormal, April 18, Downey, CA

by AbbieKnight

Since its inception in 2001, MGBCE has become the longest-running and largest gathering of leading sustainability and green building advocates within both the public and private sectors in Southern Ca

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change Solutions

0 replies | 1056 views | Posted on: 04/09/2019 | Last updated: 04/09/2019

4th Global Summit on Climate Change, September 16-17, Seoul, South Korea

by Caroline Jones

On behalf of Climate Congress 2019 Organizing Committee, we are pleased to invite academics, counsellors, educators, environmentalist, policy makers, research scientists, self-help group fac

Keywords: Climate Change,Global Warming,Environment,Adaptation

0 replies | 888 views | Posted on: 03/13/2019 | Last updated: 03/14/2019

Webinar - Energy Democracy,Thursday, February 21, 12-1pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this webinar, author Craig Morris will be speaking about energy policy and how it affects our daily lives. Power generation began with small local power facilities, often owned by the local municip

Filed under: Energy

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: ASHRAE NH

0 replies | 3547 views | Posted on: 02/07/2019 | Last updated: 02/08/2019

Architecture Beyond Convention Symposium 2019, February 6 in Toronto, Canada

by AbbieKnight

The Architecture Beyond Convention Symposium 2019: Presented by Sustainable and The Ryerson University Master of Architecture Class of 2020

The event will feature a set of key speakers discuss

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Sustainability,Sustainable Architecture

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 01/22/2019 | Last updated: 01/22/2019

Webinar: Better Building Codes, Wednesday January 16, 7-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As a climate advocate, you know buildings have an impact on climate in our communities and beyond. Join Sierra Club, Massachusetts Climate Action Network (MCAN) and Metropolitan Area Planning Council

0 replies | 804 views | Posted on: 01/11/2019 | Last updated: 01/11/2019

Energy Upgrade Workshop, March, 27, 2019,6pm-7pm Sarasota, Florida

by Yishan

Join us for this 1-hour workshop where you'll learn energy, water, and cost saving strategies at home. Attendees will receive a free Do It Yourself Energy Saving Kit (one per household) worth up t

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1865 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

USGBC, LEED Green Associate Class with Nassau Community College, November 27, 6pm-9pm, Long Island, NY

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

https://bit.ly/2zSykoA

When; October 30th, 2018 6:00 PM   through   December 11th, 2018 9:00 PM

Filed under: New York

Related to: Groups By Location,Education

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED Certification,USGBC Long Island

0 replies | 1017 views | Posted on: 11/16/2018 | Last updated: 11/16/2018

EBC Ninth Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Regional Summit

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

January 29, 2015 @ 7:30 am – 12:00 pm Sheraton Framingham Hotel 1657 Worcester Road Framingham, MA 01701 The Ninth Annual EBC Construction and Demolition Materials Regional Summit will update …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Demolition,Materials

0 replies | 1480 views | Posted on: 01/26/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

ZNE Living in Mid-Coast Maine, Nov 9, Falmouth, ME

by Yishan

Join NESEA for this Pro Tour of a single-family, net-zero energy home designed to meet ambitious performance metrics in a cold, coastal climate.  The hosting team from Benjamin + Company will sha

Filed under: Maine

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 783 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

Rural Resiliency Forum, October 23- Staunton, Virginia

by AbbieKnight

The most recent extreme weather event — Hurricane Michael — has tallied deaths and destruction in Virginia and even more massive consequences in our neighboring states. The Rural Resilienc

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Sustainable Infrastructure,Resilient

0 replies | 796 views | Posted on: 10/17/2018 | Last updated: 10/17/2018

Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Insulation,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1612 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 01/02/2019

Webinar: Practices for Cultivating Change in Building Community Resilience, Sept 20, 12-1:15 EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Bridging differences is an essential step toward a more resilient future. In order to address current and impending impacts of climate change, we must work collaboratively. This means constructively e…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Resilience,Community Building

0 replies | 1128 views | Posted on: 09/13/2018 | Last updated: 09/17/2018

New York Sustainability Connector, September 6, 2018, New York City

by Aditya

Join Be Social Change, Impact Travel Alliance, and Slow Money NYC on September 6th for the New York Sustainability Connector, a facilitated networking event focused on connecting NYC’s sustainabilit…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Sustainability

0 replies | 1596 views | Posted on: 08/17/2018 | Last updated: 08/17/2018

USGBC LEED Webinar: Slim Down Your Footprint, November 2, 12:15 pm

by YijunW

Join USGBC for their monthly First Friday LEED Webinar education series! We will be focusing on mostly LEED v4 content throughout the year - typically with LEED specific CEU credits, and often AIA LU

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 910 views | Posted on: 08/08/2018 | Last updated: 10/09/2018

Maker Challenge: Sustainable Dream Home, August 25, Chicago, IL

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Are you interested in drawing, architecture, engineering, design or building? Do you like beating challenges? Are you between the ages of 9 and 13? Join Chicago Mobile Makers for Maker Challenge: Sust…

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Kids activity,Maker challenge

0 replies | 1049 views | Posted on: 07/24/2018 | Last updated: 07/24/2018

Building Operator Certification (BOC) from CUNY Building Performance Lab

by Chelsea W. // Student

The CUNY Building Performance Lab will be holding a webinar information session for the Building Operator Certification (BOC) on Thursday, July 9th from 2-3pm. This event is for those who are interest…

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1170 views | Posted on: 06/25/2015 | Last updated: 06/25/2015

Energypath 2015, University of Scranton, July 20-24

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Energypath 2015 Conference will be held July 20-24, 2015 at the University of Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Energypath 2015 aims to enlighten and educate attendees on the economic, techni…

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Energy,Pennsylvania

0 replies | 1014 views | Posted on: 06/02/2015 | Last updated: 06/02/2015

Young Professionals In Energy - Boston: Conversation with MA EEA Secretary Beaton, April 30th

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

YPE Boston: Conversation with MA EEA Secretary Beaton Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 6 to 7:30 pm District Hall 75 Northern Ave, Boston, MA Please join the Young Professionals in Energy Boston chapt…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center,Young Professionals in Energy

0 replies | 1289 views | Posted on: 04/29/2015 | Last updated: 04/29/2015

Non-Toxic Fire Safety in Massachusetts Symposium, April 9, 9am-12:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Non-Toxic Fire Safety in Massachusetts April 9th, 2015 9:00am-12:30pm Join the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts, Silent Spring Institute, Harvard, Healthcare without Harm, Blue Cross Blu…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Fire Safety,Flame Retardants

0 replies | 1489 views | Posted on: 03/20/2015 | Last updated: 03/20/2015

 

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