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International Webinar on Pediatrics and Neonatology

by Alekya Kent

Magnus group is privileged to invite you for webinar entitled International Webinar on Pediatrics and Neonatology “Pediatrics Virtual 2020” which is held during July 15-16, 2020” aro

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 05/23/2020 | Last updated: 05/23/2020

USGBC East North Central Communities Webinar: USGBC ENC Region 'Tech Talk', November 15, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Join USGBC East North Central Communities online on November 15 for our regional 'Tech Talk'. Technical topics to be covered in this session will include the connection between lifecycle asses

0 replies | 781 views | Posted on: 10/28/2023 | Last updated: 10/28/2023

Financing Communities: Racing towards Zero for the Triple Bottom Line, a USGBC Webinar, November 3, 1-2:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

The world communities just starting their "Race To Zero" will need innovative financing solutions to reach their goals of achieving the triple bottom line. To facilitate this process, the LE

0 replies | 967 views | Posted on: 10/14/2023 | Last updated: 10/15/2023

Free Webinar: Serving up Sustainability: From Restaurants to the Home Kitchen, October 18, 3-4:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Illinois Green Alliance for a webinar on sustainability and waste reduction in foodservice.

According to a 2021 study by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the food industry accou

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 09/27/2023 | Last updated: 09/28/2023

Green Technology Market Needs in Affordable Housing: A Free EPIC Buildings Online Panel Discussion, September 26, 3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Outdated and inefficient buildings and their HVAC systems are a harsh financial and wellness burden for low and middle income families. They also retard achievement of national goals for lowering ener

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 09/13/2023 | Last updated: 09/13/2023

What are Outriggers, and Why Do We Need Them?

by Rate It Green Team

 

As Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc. explain in this video, outriggers are rafters or trusses that extend beyond the roof of the building. Ou

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Thermal Bridges,Insulation,Building Envelope,Air Barriers,Control layers,Outriggers,rafters,trusses,sheathing,continuous insulation

0 replies | 17378 views | Posted on: 08/24/2023 | Last updated: 08/13/2024

Conference & Expo: RE+ Las Vegas: Renewing What's Possible, September 11-14, Las Vegas, Nevada

by Hani // Social media manager

Developed by the nation’s leading solar energy organizations, the Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) and the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), RE+ reflects an ongoing entrepreneurial

California Green Building

0 replies | 1474 views | Posted on: 08/07/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2023

Free webinar, Home Performance for Homeowners Considering Solar, August 22, 4-6pm PT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

It’s no secret, solar is the future. In partnership with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E), this webinar will help make solar energy feel less daunting so you can design the correct solar s

California Green Building

0 replies | 1392 views | Posted on: 07/15/2023 | Last updated: 07/15/2023

Free Webinar: Update On The Federal Incentives For Electric Cars, July 26, 7-9pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts, and new program announcements f

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1161 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

Free CE Webinar, Energy Star + HVAC Grading, July 12, 12-1pm EST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

You should attend this webinar if you belong to either of these categories: Raters, HVAC, Designers, and home builders. You can gain a basic understanding of ANSI / RESNET / ACCA / ICC 310 -

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

0 replies | 1674 views | Posted on: 06/08/2023 | Last updated: 06/08/2023

Free EMA Webinar: Utilizing Digital Twins of Operational Data, Thursday, July 23, 11:00 am Eastern

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The goal of the digital data twin is to provide managers and operators with access to any and all operational data at any time. It provides a unified, seamless replicated data environment enabling div

Filed under: Facilities Management

Keywords: Smart Buildings,Energy Management,Energy Systems,Smart Building,Data Management

0 replies | 1549 views | Posted on: 07/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/15/2020

TRUE Zero Waste and Circular Economy Training Series: Zero Waste Purchasing and Upstream Management, August 6, 9:30 am, Los Angeles CA

by samanthaklein // Intern

This Session will cover:

  • Challenges of moving a zero waste vision upstream

  • Create Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP) policy 

  • Identify EPP items in purchasing cata

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Related to: Other,Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

California Green Building

Keywords: Circular Economy,Waste Management,Zero Waste

0 replies | 2002 views | Posted on: 06/30/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

Webinar: Building a Springboard for Low Carbon House Developers, June 18, 11am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

All buildings need to be zero carbon by 2050 – so why aren’t small developers building more ‘eco-homes’ and pushing low carbon options?

The Government’s consultation o

Filed under: Building Development - Residential

Related to: Development,Architects ,Real Estate

UK Green Building

Keywords: Low Carbon Development,Net Zero Buildings

0 replies | 1595 views | Posted on: 06/02/2020 | Last updated: 06/02/2020

DEAWP presents: “Passive House Revolution” - November 7, 7 -9 pm - Pittsburgh

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

DEAWP presents: “Passive House Revolution” November 7, 7- 9 pm CCI Center 64 South 14th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Join the Diagnostic Energy Auditors of Western Pennsylvania for a show…

Filed under: Colorado

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 10/31/2016 | Last updated: 10/31/2016

USGBC Virtual Technical Workshop: A Roadmap to Holistic Building Decarbonization, April 30, 1-2:30pm

by MVillere

Join us for the USGBC Virtual Technical Workshop: A Roadmap to Holistic Building Decarbonization

GBCI Credit: 1.0 CE hours

Basic level (Note: This workshop is for those already familiar and expe

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1400 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/22/2020

IMPACT Sustainable Development Conference - Virtual Summit, Half-Day, May 5, 1-5 pm

by AbbieKnight

To protect the health and well-being of our communities and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the in -person IMPACT Conference has been postponed until 2021.  However, USGBC will present the V

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Materials, carbon and the circular economy,Our health,Post-occupancy

0 replies | 1902 views | Posted on: 04/07/2020 | Last updated: 04/11/2020

International Well Building Institute (IWBI) - Free Webcast Series - Part 3: The New Normal: Working from Home, April 9

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) is offering a set of FREE Webcasts relate to the coronavirus crisis.  

"Places Matter: Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience a

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Coronavirus

0 replies | 2022 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 03/22/2020

Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show: March 12-15

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Southeast Recycling Conference & Trade Show (SERC): March 12-15 Dates: Conference: March 12-15 Trade Show: March 12-14 Location: Hilton San Destin Golf Resort & Spa, Destin, FL Attend the …

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Recycling

0 replies | 1290 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

Feasibility of Implementing Passivhaus Standard for Tall Residential Buildings

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Highly energy-efficient and resilient buildings are crucial to the success of cities. As populations grow and cities become larger and denser, problems related to energy inefficiency are magnified and…

Filed under: Passive House

Keywords: Passive House,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 4446 views | Posted on: 03/02/2017 | Last updated: 03/02/2017

Webinar: Climate Justice - Local, Tribal, Global and Generational, 2/27, 1:00 - 2:45pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Climate Justice: Local, Tribal, Global and Generational Monday, February 27, 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm EST This year, 2017, is the American Public Health Association's "Year of Climate Change". Please h…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate change and Health,Climate Justice

0 replies | 1990 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

Join the BE-Ex's Daylight Hour Social Media Campaign!

by aahassonjee

Check out Daylight Hour, a social media campaign run by the Building Energy Exchange to raise awareness about utilizing natural light in day-lit offices. This is an annual hour-long campaign happening…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: building energy exchange,daylight hour

0 replies | 2348 views | Posted on: 02/08/2017 | Last updated: 09/06/2017

AIA Conference on Architecture, April 27–29, 2017, Building a Better Tomorrow, Orlando

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

AIA Conference on Architecture Building a Better Tomorrow April 27–29, 2017 Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 Building a better tomorrow takes crea…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA,American Institute of Architects

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 01/27/2017 | Last updated: 01/27/2017

Tesla Gigafactory: What it means for solar energy?

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Tesla's Gigafactory out in Nevada has been creating a stir in the news recently, and with good reason. Their goal? Running the battery production facility with zero fossil fuel consumption. In ord…

Filed under: Solar Energy

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Solar Energy

0 replies | 5214 views | Posted on: 01/11/2017 | Last updated: 01/11/2017

475 WEBINAR – Intelligent Daylighting: Design Without Sacrificing Performance (12/15 @ 1 pm EST)

by aahassonjee

In this presentation 475 High Performance Building Supply will cover focused solutions for windows and roof daylighting, and lay out design considerations commercial or residential, flat or pitched ro…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 836 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

Why Parks and Green Space will make Boston Climate-Smart- November 15, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Why Parks and Green Space will make Boston Climate-Smart November 15, 2016, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Simons IMAX Theatre at the New England Aquarium 1 Central Wharf Boston, Massachusetts You’re i…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Greenspace,Parks

0 replies | 1054 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

 

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