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Saving Energy with Daylighting Design
In a previous five-part series, Climate Change: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t it?, I explored the five main things that are effecting climate change, according to Bill Gates. He li
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Free Webinar: Making High Integrity Nature-based Claims, September 14, 1-2 pm ET
There is no path to 1.5C without nature-based solutions. Yet, investing in these solutions has become increasingly complex. Guidance from the SBTi, SBTN, VCMI, ICVCM, Oxford Principles and others cont
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In this webinar, part 1 of a 3-part series, Tad Radzinskiwill explain the differences between LCAs and PCFs, why they are important, and how they can help you meet your decarbonization goals. Tad will
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Free Webinar: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and the California Energy Code, August 2, 9-11 am PT
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are becoming an important form of housing in California but designing and building these units to comply with the Energy Code can be challenging. This course covers the
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The conference will highlight how businesses and communities can work together to:
- Grow investments that support a low-carbon economy;
- Provide examples from urban and rural communities on appr
2023 Affordable Housing Summit, International Living Future Institute, Online, June 20 - 21
ILFI’s Annual Affordable Housing Summit will focus on how to move from practice to policy. The Living Building Challenge is a holistic building standard intended to be both a philosophical struc
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This tour will complement the Water Conservation Showcase educational session titled “Drought to Deluge and provide an opportunity to see the landscaped bioswales of the new Southeast Community
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Join MetroWest Climate Solutions and special guest the Rev. Mariama White-Hammond for a discussion on the intersection of climate change and questions of equity. As a lifelong resident, pastor, and ac
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Pros and Cons of an airtight house
A house needs to breathe, right?
Yes, they do, but not the way most builders or homeowners think they do. Many argue for a leaky house to allow the house to breathe. That is one method
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2023 Housing the Bay Summit, May 4, 12:45-6pm, San Francisco
The time to create more housing for more people at all income levels is now. Housing the Bay 2023 is an opportunity to reflect on this moment in time, rethink our strategies, and work to get more hous
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Free Passivhaus Workshop, April 21-22, Swindon, United Kingdom
Hot off the heels of the Passivhaus Open Days - Passivhaus Trust partners with the NSBRC for free in-person Passivhaus Workshops. These events will enable you to understand th
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Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County's Facilities Tour, June 8, 9-11:30, Wittier, California
The Sanitation Districts invite you to tour our facilities in Whittier and learn what happens to your sewage and trash.
People from over 100 countries have toured Sanitation Districts&#
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California Building Codes: Setting the Pace for Sustainability Workshop, May 15, Sacramento, CA
Code experts from the relevant state agencies will highlight key issues, address implementation strategies and answer questions concerning the 2019 Code. Find out what might be coming in future code u
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I have received information that the USGBC Ma Chapter is looking for a Student Intern starting Mid January. I will get a full description of the job and anybody interested feel free to contact me.
Better Buildings, Better Bodies: Strategies for Health & Wellness Webinar, March 5th
The buildings in which we live, work, and play have a direct impact on our mental and physical health. This webinar showcases Better Buildings partners who are implementing design strategies and bench
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In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speed
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There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to
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Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu
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UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings: A Living Showcase of What's Possible
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The UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings is a first-of-its-kind technology
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Become a LEED Green Associate! Free LEED Exam Prep Course
Once you get back from Greenbuild, you'll probably want to become a LEED Green Associate. We've got you covered with our free LEED Prep Exam course designed to help you pass the LEED exam
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7 Research-Backed Ways Your Business Will Benefit by Being More Socially Responsible
"Investments in sustainability issues are shareholder-value enhancing". In today's world, being a company that does the "right thing" and actually cares about more than just the bottom line is soon …
USGBCMA - Presentation at the State House on the Green Building Advocacy Platform, June 23, 9 am
Join the USGBCMA at the Members Lounge at the State House on June 23, from 9-11 am for a Green Building Policy Forum. Massachusetts State House House Members Lounge 24 Beacon St, 3rd Floor Bost…
Social Equity Credits in LEED, May 28, 2015 8:30 AM-10 AM USGBC Massachusetts
May 28, 2015 8:30 AM-10 AM 50 Milk St, 17th Floor Hercules Conference Room Boston, MA USGBC has identified “fostering social equity” as a driving principle in its strategic plan, and in 201…
SaveOhno.org Beta Launch - Gamified Platform For Climate Activism
Hey everyone, I'm a student at Babson College and I recently launched the public beta for my nonprofit, SaveOhno.org! 'Ohno' is a character that represents your great granddaughter, and it's up to you…
Help Cleantech Open Northeast celebrate its 10th anniversary! March 19
Help Cleantech Open Northeast celebrate its 10th anniversary #KickoffCleanTech March 19, 2015 5:30-8:30 PM Greentown Labs, 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 Join us for an awesome night of…
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