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FREE Webinar: Livable Public Play Spaces that Integrate Natural Systems, September 15, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

“Play space” in US cities too often conjures an image of landscapes consisting of sterile, mono-dimensional playsets designed to entertain infant and small children. Too often, parks in th

Filed under: Urban Planning

Keywords: Healthy Building,Urban Planning,Recycling,Ecology,Parks

0 replies | 863 views | Posted on: 08/25/2020 | Last updated: 08/25/2020

Free Webinar: The Role of Energy Efficiency in a High Renewable Energy Future, June 21, 12-1 ET

by Hani // Social media manager

As part of its climate commitments, the United States has set a goal of reaching 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035. Accelerated investments in the clean energy sector will lower renewable energy pr

0 replies | 680 views | Posted on: 06/13/2023 | Last updated: 06/13/2023

The WELL Building Standard Workshop, Online, June 22, 12-4 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This half-day introductory workshop offered by the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) will introduce broad audiences to the WELL Building Standard, including its key certification process. The orga

0 replies | 704 views | Posted on: 06/02/2023 | Last updated: 06/02/2023

Online Course: 4 Part Course: Building Science Fundamentals, June 13-22, 1- 5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Building Science Fundamentals is a seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. This is an interactive sessions wit

0 replies | 1240 views | Posted on: 05/13/2023 | Last updated: 05/15/2023

50% of the "perfect wall" control layers with one product

by Matt Hoots // SawHorse Design + Build

The only way to mainstream advanced building science concepts is to make them simple to install.  As we designed and are building the #1920sMakeoverATL, we have to work with readily available mat

Filed under: Air Barriers

0 replies | 2690 views | Posted on: 04/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

Living Future 2023, May 3 - 5, Washington, DC

by Hani // Social media manager

The Living Future Conference is a global gathering of stakeholders from the built environment who are addressing climate, health, and justice issues.

They Living Future 2023 in Washington, D.C

0 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 04/08/2023 | Last updated: 04/08/2023

Facilities & Campus Energy - North America Summit, May 3-4, National Harbor, Maryland

by Hani // Social media manager

"Improving Energy Efficiencies and Environmental Sustainability in the Built Environment"

The 3rd Annual Facilities & Campus Energy Summit is designed to provide an interchange of in

0 replies | 1058 views | Posted on: 03/21/2023 | Last updated: 03/21/2023

2023 RE+ Texas, April 5-6, Austin, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

Since its debut in San Antonio, Texas in 2016, the event has garnered the attention of industry leaders and professionals from all cross-sections of the clean energy industry. Each year, the event has

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1594 views | Posted on: 03/03/2023 | Last updated: 03/07/2023

Online Course: Passive House Retrofits: Part 1, March 21, 1-5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

The Passive House standard is not just for new construction. Breathe sustainable life into old buildings using the Passive House Institute EnerPHit standards in your retrofit projects. Learn how exist

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1644 views | Posted on: 02/18/2023 | Last updated: 02/20/2023

ACCEL (Advancing Climatech and Cleantech Leaders) Program Kick off at Greentown Labs, February 23, 10am, Somerville, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

An opportunity to celebrate the kickoff of ACCE (Advancing Climatech and Cleantech Leaders), an accelerator program developed in partnership between Greentown Labs and Browning the

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 02/03/2023 | Last updated: 02/03/2023

Net Zero 2020, "Reimagine, Rebuild, Renew," Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative, October 23

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This year's conference theme—Jumpstarting a Clean, Green & Inclusive Economy for Cape Cod & The Islands—captures the clean energy initiatives, policies, jobs, trainin

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Net zero,Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative

0 replies | 765 views | Posted on: 10/17/2020 | Last updated: 10/17/2020

Building Tech Forum (Online): Getting to Zero with Embodied Carbon, October 28, 4 pm EDT

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Building Tech Forum: Roadmap to 2050 aimed to better understand how our carbon footprint will change to accommodate the Commonwealth’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050. Now, we’re narro

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Net zero,Technology,built environment

0 replies | 1360 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Free Webinar: Certifying Buildings in Higher Education: Certification Pathways, September 29, 12 PM EDT

by kaleigh.stirrat // Intern & Emerging Professional in Architecture

This session will provide an overview of the main updates and tools and resources for the LEED v4.1 rating system and how these updates impact Higher Ed projects.

 

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Low-cost solar solutions light thousands of homes in India

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

India’s Energy Minister Piyush Goyal announced it is now less costly to produce electricity from the sun than from coal in the country. According to the World Energy Outlook 2016, 244 million peo…

Filed under: Energy

India Green Building

Keywords: Solar Energy,India clean energy

0 replies | 5419 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

Global Webinar on Catalysis, Chemical Engineering & Technology

by Catalysis

Global Webinar on Catalysis, Chemical Engineering & Technology is scheduled on September 21-22, 2020. The webinar is based on the theme “Explore the latest trends in Catalysis, Chemical Engi

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 554 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 08/12/2020

FREE Webinar: RESET Open Workshop - Sustainability and System Change for Businesses, August 13, 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

These open workshops will explore real case studies and experiences gained in the past 10 years working with entrepreneurs in green and social transformation. This webinar will dive into key topics th

Filed under: Webinars

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Business,Carbon Footprint,COVID19

0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 07/25/2020 | Last updated: 07/25/2020

Webinar: Transitioning from HFCs- How Buildings Can Lead in Stopping Climate Change, July 30, 1-2pm

by AbbieKnight

Join Illinois Green Alliance and E2 on July 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM for a virtual deep-dive discussion on how commercial buildings can transition to low-carbon refrigera

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,HFC,Hydrofluorocarbons

0 replies | 1326 views | Posted on: 07/13/2020 | Last updated: 07/13/2020

Air & Waste Management Association (AWMA), 113th Annual Conference & Expo, Online, June 30-July 2

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A&WMA's Annual Conference & Exhibition (ACE) is a comprehensive conference on environmental technology and regulation and brings environmental professionals from around the world together

Filed under: Industry Organizations and Associations

Keywords: Air and Waste Management Association,AWMA,Environmental Technology

0 replies | 1265 views | Posted on: 06/25/2020 | Last updated: 06/25/2020

FREE Webinar: How Being a Greener Company is Good for Business, July 7, 12pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Whether you’re an ardent environmentalist or just take an interest in current affairs no-one can deny that “green” is back on the agenda – big time.

Cornwall Labour Party is

Filed under: Business Support Services- General

UK Green Building

Keywords: business,Sustainability,Going Green

0 replies | 1703 views | Posted on: 06/11/2020 | Last updated: 06/11/2020

The Future of Food: Climate, Crops, and Consequences Lecture Series

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

The Future of Food: Climate, Crops, and Consequences Lecture Series May 8 | 4:00pm Biological Labs Lecture Hall, 16 Divinity Ave., Cambridge The Future of Food: Climate, Crops, and Consequences L…

Filed under: Climate Change

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Agriculture

0 replies | 1799 views | Posted on: 04/28/2017 | Last updated: 04/28/2017

Event: BOMA 2017 International Conference and Expo, 6/24 - 6/27, Nashville, TN

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Your commercial real estate success story began with the first steps you took toward building relationships to make your business thrive. Take the next steps toward boosting your property—and your c…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1731 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Event: Climate Data: Mysteries, Wonders, and Reality, 4/18, 5 PM, MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Climate Data: Mysteries, Wonders, and Reality Tuesday, April 18, at 5 PM Location: Kirsch Auditorium, Stata Center - Room 32-123, MIT Campus, Cambridge, MA Climate data comes in a ric…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 660 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Massachusetts Preps for US Offshore Wind Construction Boom

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC), a ratepayer-funded research organization that works to accelerate the success of clean energy technologies, companies and projects in the state, last w…

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Wind energy,US Offshore Energy

0 replies | 6276 views | Posted on: 03/16/2017 | Last updated: 03/16/2017

Event: The Square Roots Urban Farming Community Farm Tour, 3/28, 5:30 PM, Brooklyn, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The Square Roots Urban Farming Community Farm Tour Tuesday, March 28, 5:30 pm, 630 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 Come to the Square Roots farm - meet the farmers, taste the food, talk with o…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Brooklyn Event,Urban Farms,Community

0 replies | 1412 views | Posted on: 03/09/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

The Blackburn Energy Story: Creating a Sustainable World, March 1st 11:30am - 1pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

The Blackburn Energy Story: Creating a Sustainable World Through Invention, Entrepreneurship & Local Manufacturing Date/Time: Wednesday, March 1 - 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Place: 100 Cummings Ctr.…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 677 views | Posted on: 02/27/2017 | Last updated: 02/27/2017

 

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