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Electrification Week explores 5 topics relating to building electrification. In this free webinar you will explore how we can remake buildings into clean and flexible energy resources by combining ene
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Global GreenTag International Launches First Nature Positive Standard and Declaration
Global GreenTag International recently launched the first Nature Positive green building programs, the NaturePositive+ Standard™ and the NaturePositive+ Declaration™. Both programs call on
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Women In Green, December 6, 9am-12pm, Boston, Massachusetts
Leveraging our intergenerational community of women for continuous learning and collective progress.
Our biggest woman-in-green event of the year!
Women are driving the sustainability of t
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Top Factors for Selecting New Windows
How do you decide what windows you need? Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. shares some top considerations, but first he reminds us that every client, every job, every building, an
RE+ Midwest, November 14-15, Chicago, Illinois
RE+ Midwest is the largest forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastructure in t
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On the average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further
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Free CE Webinar: Multifamily Electrification: Change is Coming Fast, October 4, 12-1 pm
As the planet warms—with ever-worsening heat waves, hurricanes, and wildfires—there is growing awareness of the need to curb climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions. This is why, in a fe
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Free Webinar: Incorporating Climate-Change Responsive Design, September 20, 2 pm
As climate change makes Green Builder Media environment less hospitable and more unpredictable, it is crucial to design homes & buildings that can respond to the change and stand up to the ever-gr
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The demands for high-performance, net zero, resilient design are growing. A key element to meeting these demands in the collaborative design process is the design “charrette” or workshop.
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Free Webinar: Getting to Know Fitwel Certification, July 26, 10 am ET
Creating healthier and more sustainable built environments has become a key priority for organizations worldwide. Fitwel Certification, a leading global building rating system, offers a comprehensive
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Free Webinar: California Landscape Architecture Biodiversity Loss, December 3, 12 pm PST
The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts a series of monthly presentations on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions. This month will feature biodi
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Webinar: GreenHomeNYC - Monthly Forum: Heat Pump Conversion, November 17, 6:30 pm
Join this webinar to learn more about heat pumps and energy conversion.
Webinar: Sustainable Product Selection - Performance and Lessons Learned, November 3, 2 pm EDT
The built environment requires high performance, durable, and sustainable materials to meet the ever-increasing demands for health and safety. The pandemic has highlighted the importance of cleaning a
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Permaculture Natural Building Workshop (PDC Module 7) by Integrated Acres, Apr 21- 22, Douglass, TX
In this weekend Natural Building Workshop, we'll cover the basics of natural building design for efficiency and beauty while exploring the huge spectrum of materials and styles available. We'll ev…
How can commercial restroom design reduce touchpoints, promote proper hand hygiene, and reduce the spread of infection? This course explores this timely question. Attendees will first hear an overview
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Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, August 25, 12 - 1pm
In this webinar, we'll discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives.
Learni
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Free Webinar: Insulation 101 – The Science Behind Insulation, July 7, 8 pm EDT
In the first instalment of the Kingspan Insulation Digital Academy New Zealand, you will learn the basics of thermal insulation.
We will also go into some more detail and describe how to calculate
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Take Control of your Energy Future - Net Zero New Home Construction, June 30, 7-9 PM EDT
Hear from 4 homeowners who attempted to take their new homes to net-zero and learn about their experience so you can help others do it or do it yourself. What does it take to make new projects get to
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North American Passive House Network Conference 2018, October 17-21, Pittsburgh, PA
NAPHN Annual Conference Join North America’s Passive House community as it convenes in a hotspot of Passive House design construction: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Thanks to a strong professional ba…
Energy Efficiency & Asset Management Conference, April 11-12, Merrimack, NH
Knowledge is Power! Know Your Assets and Understand Your Energy Use This two-day conference, offered by NEWEA Energy and Asset Management Committees, will explore asset management, energy efficienc…
ProGreen EXPO, Feb 13-16, Denver, Colorado
ProGreen EXPO is the only green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region of its kind. More than 6,000 green industry professionals gather every year in Denver, Colorado to gain vital knowledge…
2018 HPC National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, April 23-26, Philadelphia
The Home Performance Coalition (HPC) presents the 2018 HPC National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show, join us for an exciting experience, from the best educational agenda in home performance…
The Future of Energy Global Summit 2018, April 9-10, New York City
Since its inception in 2008, the Future of Energy Summit has featured a unique convergence of the old and the new – traditional players and advanced-energy leaders . It continues to create an enviro…
4th Renewable Energy Week, Mar 19 - 22, Singapore
With 2 co located conferences spanning the full spectrum of renewable energy options, IBC’s 4th Renewable Energy Week sets camp in Singapore in 2018. Addressing regulation, new investment and pr…
14th Annual NYS Environmental Excellence Award Ceremony, Nov 14, New York
NYSDEC will recognize eight organizations for their innovative programs and commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and economic viability. The ceremony is being hosted by Un…
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