Green Building Community

Popular green building discussions

Show discussions with: More replies | More views

Start a Discussion

Webinar: Seeking Validation - A Look at Various Green Business Certifications, August 21, 9:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Most businesses get certified because they want to align their business with their values. The certification framework and process helps them to make sure that they are doing all they can to reduce th

Filed under: Company Certifications

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: business,Certification,Green Business,Green Business Certification

0 replies | 1259 views | Posted on: 08/01/2020 | Last updated: 08/01/2020

Greenbuild 2025, November 4-7, Los Angeles, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild delivers gimpressive green building education and networking opportunities every year, and 2025 is no exception with 100+ sessions and 300+ industry speakers. Every industry segment an

California Green Building

0 replies | 500 views | Posted on: 08/16/2025 | Last updated: 08/18/2025

LEED GA Exam Prep Course with Green Building Alliance, , Online, September 11, 9 am - 12:30 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) created the LEED Green Associate credential to denote basic knowledge and understanding of green building design and construction. The LEED Green Asso

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 445 views | Posted on: 07/30/2025 | Last updated: 08/02/2025

Book Talk: Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing, January 21, 12-1 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing is a comprehensive resource on how green building principles can be incorporated into affordable housing design, const

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Design,Sustainability,Construction,Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1563 views | Posted on: 01/15/2021 | Last updated: 01/15/2021

FREE Webinar: How Crucial is Rail to Reaching Net Zero? January 19, 10 am GMT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will be in coordination with Isabel Dedring, Global Transport Leader at Arup, at the next National Rail virtual event. Isabel will be giving her thoughts and insights on how rai

Filed under: Transportation

UK Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation,Urban Development,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1243 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Webinar: Applied Building Science 01 - Ventilation Concepts and Calculations (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recorded Webinar: Applied Building Science 01: Ventilation Concepts and Calculations
Recorded: May 1, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford
Cost: $15

Southface experts




Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

0 replies | 1822 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Webinar: Construction Workshop: QA/QC Techniques for Ensuring Success, December 18, 9-12 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

This innovative virtual “hands-on” training series features presentations and discussion on all aspects of constructing high-performing Passive House buildings. Ge

A Virtual Event: The 2020 Energy Policy Summit, December 8 - 9, 12:30pm - 4:30pm EDT

by SarahA

Join us for the American Association of Blacks in Energy 2020 Virtual Energy Policy Summit, December 8 - 9, 2020. Since the Association’s founding, we have taken the lead in informing and educat

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Renewable Energy,Energy Policy,Policymaker,Communities of Color

0 replies | 1607 views | Posted on: 11/25/2020 | Last updated: 11/25/2020

Virtual Event: Energy Efficiency and Climate Policy Forum, December 3

by samanthaklein // Intern

ACEEE research has found that energy efficiency can halve U.S. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. With growing interest in policies to address global climate change, as well as a ne

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Policy,Policy,climate policy

0 replies | 1782 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 11/09/2020

Virtual 2020 Sustainability Symposium, Presented by Green Building United, October 22 - 23

by SarahA

The Symposium will be two days of online educational sessions covering cutting edge green building and sustainability topics and industry best practices. Please join us to hear experts from

Filed under: News

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Green Building United,Green Workshop

0 replies | 1572 views | Posted on: 10/08/2020 | Last updated: 10/08/2020

Webinar: The Role of Insurance in Risk Reduction and Infrastructure, October 6, 12 pm EDT

by PatPrince317 // Lifelong Learner and Green Energy Aficionado

 

The risk to critical infrastructure and property from extreme weather and climate change is rising. According to NOAA, the U.S. has experienced 10 extreme weather/climate disaster events so

Filed under: Development

Keywords: Understanding risk,Community Resilience,Infrastructure,insurance

0 replies | 1494 views | Posted on: 09/22/2020 | Last updated: 09/22/2020

Webinar: USGBC’s LEED Zero Program: Opportunities for Residential Buildings, September 9, 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How do we get homes to net-zero and zero carbon and be able to ensure they are operating that way?

How do you take LEED and your high performing building to the next level to mitigate the impacts o

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Related to: Other

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,USGBC,LEED Zero

0 replies | 1369 views | Posted on: 09/03/2020 | Last updated: 09/03/2020

FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Decorative Hardwood Plywood - A Beautifully Sustainable Choice, September 9, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain in-depth knowledge of decorative hardwood plywood, focusing on its manufacture, uses, and sustainability. It will discuss visual grading, the na

Filed under: Wood

Keywords: Wood,hardwood,plywood

0 replies | 1380 views | Posted on: 08/20/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

BEEx Training Event: Green Light: LED Lighting- Evaluation & Selection (4/28 @ 9-10:30am @ 31 Chambers St, NYC)

by aahassonjee

Join the Building Energy Exchange once again for their four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls te…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 750 views | Posted on: 03/24/2017 | Last updated: 03/24/2017

Webinar: Creating Demand for Zero Energy August 3rd 12-1:15pm

by Matt Z. // Student

The Net-Zero Energy Coalition (NZEC) recently published “To Zero and Beyond: Zero Energy Residential Buildings Study,” an inventory of residential single- and multi-family buildings on the path to…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Zero Energy

0 replies | 3479 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

Energize 360 Seminar – Stratham, NH - Revision Energy 7/17 6:30pm-7:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Join us to learn more about Energize 360: Seacoast NH! Leverage the power of group discounts to lower energy use, drive down energy costs and transition to clean energy at your home, business or non-p…

Filed under: Events

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 951 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

10th Annual USGBC NJ Summer Social, August 9

by AbbieKnight

Come out for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building & sustainability professionals. Sponsorship opportunities are available. BBQ Event Sponsorship will provide funding for the U…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Sustainability

0 replies | 1130 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

Green Careers: Elevator Pitch Workshop- June 29

by AbbieKnight

Join us for an annual Green Careers tradition: our Elevator Pitch Workshop! Do you want to get some tips on how to better explain quickly and concisely who you are and what you do when people ask you …

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 929 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

Site Tour, Maine Coast Waldorf School, June 21

by AbbieKnight

The last site tour of the 2016-17 season features Maine Coast Waldof School’s passive house High School and the community Hall’s high performance retrofit. MCWS is one of four PH Schools in Maine.…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1049 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Webinar: Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures, June 22

by AbbieKnight

Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures presents a clear and practical guide to achieving the highest levels of resilient and sustainable building enclosures while eliminating foam. The growi…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Living

0 replies | 1581 views | Posted on: 05/31/2017 | Last updated: 05/31/2017

WEBINAR- 475 Presents Passive House, May 23, 1-2 pm, EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this presentation 475 will offer an intro-level look at the world of Passive House and why its so important for the future of energy efficient construction and climate change mitigation, for newcom…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Passive House Design

0 replies | 1234 views | Posted on: 05/22/2017 | Last updated: 05/22/2017

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - Commercial Solar Headquarters in Central Vermont, Friday, November 17, 1 to 5pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This Pro Tour will bring attendees into the recently completed, net-positive headquarters of SunCommon, a company providing photovoltaic array financing, leasing and installation in Vermont and New Yo…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building Tour,High Performance Building

0 replies | 1412 views | Posted on: 05/02/2017 | Last updated: 09/26/2017

Health of Place

by Melissa

Join us at this inaugural NESSBE (Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment) to discuss how the built environment can promote health and wellbeing. A variety of expert speakers will focus o…

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building,Sustainable Architecture,Urban Planning

0 replies | 1104 views | Posted on: 04/18/2017 | Last updated: 04/18/2017

Greenroofs & Walls of the World™ Virtual Summit 2017 - April 9 Kick Off! (Event runs live April 9 - 30!)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Mission of the Greenroofs & Walls of the World™ Virtual Summit 2017 is to inform, share, and create a global social media experience online for learning and networking via the power of the Inter…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Dwell on Design LA 2017, June 23-25, Los Angeles Convention Center

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Dwell on Design, curated in partnership with the editors of Dwell magazine, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center June 23-25, 2017. With three full days of dynamic exhibitions, unparalleled lea…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 960 views | Posted on: 04/08/2017 | Last updated: 04/08/2017

 

Please be kind and respectful!

Please make sure to be respectful of the organizations and companies, and other Rate It Green members that make up our community. We welcome praise and advice and even criticism but all posted content and ratings should be constructive in nature. For guidance on what constitutes suitable content on the Rate It Green site, please refer to the User Agreement and Site Rules.

The opinions, comments, ratings and all content posted by member on the Rate It Green website are the comments and opinions of the individual members who posts them only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies or policies of Rate It Green. Rate It Green Team Members will monitor posted content for unsuitable content, but we also ask for the participation of community members in helping to keep the site a comfortable and open public forum of ideas. Please email all questions and concerns to admin@rateitgreen.com