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Webinar: Black Women in Architecture: Riding the Vortex August 12, 8:00-9:30 pm Eastern Time
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That is the percentage of architects who are Black women. There are ~ 500 licensed Black women architects in the entire country.
You are invited to an incredibly unique storytelling present
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Providence Wind Turbine Tour, June 4, Providence, Rhode Island
Green Energy Consumers Alliance and John Motta, part of the engineering team at the Narragansett Bay Commission, will conduct a tour of a wind turbine that supplies power to Rhode Island's Communi
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Building Innovation Conference, May 19-21, McClean, Virginia
There's no other event that brings together this unique set of individuals – from government agencies and AEC industry professionals to researchers, community planners, and innovative thinke
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How is cork shaping the future of healthy materials? Cork is a remarkable material—lightweight, durable, regenerative and recyclable. Harvested from the bark of the Quercus suber oak t
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As more California homeowners begin electrifying their homes, heat pump installers will be faced with the challenge of navigating electrical panel challenges including condition, capacity, fitment, su
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Free Webinar: Passive Building Design, March 11, 12 to 1:30 PM
Passive Building Design is a progressive approach to advanced energy efficiency in building design and technology. Learn how these methods reduce energy consumption while improving comfort in resident
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All-electric homes are becoming more and more common in California. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are also becoming a common way to house people in California. This session offers a unique opportuni
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This unique program, brought to you by the Theodore Payne Foundation (TPF) and the U.S. Green Building Council - California (USGBC-CA), offers a condensed, impactful learning experience designed for l
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Free Webinar: Managing Indoor Air Quality - Don't forget the "V" in HVAC, January 8, 12 - 1pm ET
Several studies have shown that the air inside our homes and buildings is 5 - 7 times dirtier than the air outside. The Building Science industry has been tasked with improving indoor air quality. How
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Free Webinar: Designing Waste, Presented by Harvard Business School, October 30, 11 - 11:30 am
Can waste become the raw material for a better designed, less exploitative, more beautiful world? The waste generated in designing and making products and building cities has often been an afterthough
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Webinar: How LEED V4.1 Addresses Climate Change, October 8, 11am - 12:30pm EDT
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How well does LEED address the causes and appropriate responses to climate change? The answer to this question is a critical consideration as organizations and governments de
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Webinar: World Green Building Week - The Road to COP26, September 22, 11 am BST
Join UKGBC during World Green Building Week, for which the theme is “Act on Climate”. We are choosing to use this moment as a milestone on the Road to COP26, to shine a spotlight on the le
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The goal of this course is to provide the student with a clear understanding of energy terminology, supply and trend costs, and how to effectively read and analyze utility bills. The course continues
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Career Webinar: How to Get A Job In Sustainability: Building a Leadership Career in Business, NGOs and Government. Thursday, February 2, 2017, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST. Dr. Eban Goodstein, Director…
An Introduction to Thermal Temperature Screening with C3 Communications (Video)
Have you been scanned yet to take your temperature? Have you been wondering how these systems work? What happens to the data? Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Darrius Key of C3 Co
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USGBC OH Community Connections Webinar Series: Greening the MLS, August 13, 1-2pm
Join for the August session of USGBC Ohio's Community Connections Webinar Series which will highlight Greening the Multiple Listing Service.
earn more about a collaborative
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FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, July 8, 12pm EDT
Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and a well-kept ti
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USGBC Colorado Webinar: Financing Resilience with C-PACE Loans, June 24, 11:45 AM MDT
On September 20, 2019, school children in the Solomon Islands arrived by canoe to their demonstration site to join the 4 million others around the world in the School Strike for Climate. In 2019, 906
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I hope you'll check out the latest blog on www.usgbc-la.org/blog on engaging the right stakeholders for project planning and implementation.
Event: Rooftop units: strategies to reduce utility costs, 4/19, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Fond du Lac, WI
Packaged rooftop units are used in more than 50 percent of all commercial buildings. With a focus on small- to medium-sized businesses, we’ll investigate how much they cost to operate. For example, …
Biophillic Cities, Integrating Nature into Urban Design and Planning The "greening" of cities can focus on everything except nature, emphasizing such elements as public transit, renewable energy …
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…
Energize Denver: Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Training USGBC Colorado, March 22, 11 am - 2 pm
Energize Denver: Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Training - March 22 11 am - 2 pm USGBC Colorado Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building, Conference Room 4F6 201 West Colfax Avenue Denver , …
Environmental Leadership Seminar - Rhode Island Environmental Education Association March 13, 6-8 pm
Environmental Leadership Seminar Rhode Island Environmental Education Association March 13, 6-8 pm A Conversation Among Pre-Service, In-Service, and Informal Educators What does environment…
Tour of LEED Westin at Denver International Airport March 16, 2:30 - 4:30pm
Sustainability at Denver International Airport & Tour of the Westin at DEN When: March 16, 2:30 - 4:30pm Where: Denver International Airport, City Conference Room, 8300 Peña Boulevard, Denver, …
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