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Free GreenCE Webinar: Commercial Restroom Design for Safety, Sustainability, and Savings, September 15, 12 pm ET

by gracemorrison

This course is designed to help you consider what it takes to design restrooms that are sustainable and safe, without breaking the bank.

Learning Objectives: 

  1. Articulate the role that co

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1281 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

NetZero Builder Training, Denver, Colorado, July 25-26, 8am - 3:30pm

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Join EEBA for a two-day course on building Zero Energy Ready Homes. Presented by Construction Instruction and the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance, this comprehensive program equips particip

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1019 views | Posted on: 06/22/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

Free Webinar, What's happening with the 2024 IECC residential provisions? June 28, 9-10am PST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

This course will cover the requirements for designing and constructing the 2024 IECC and the consensus process. New construction codes and policies, when aligned with climate goals, are some of the mo

0 replies | 1170 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Building Lasting Change 2023, Canada Green Building Council, June 1-2, A Hybrid Event Online and in Vancouver, Canada

by Hani // Social media manager

Presented by Mitsubishi Electric Heating and Cooling

June 1-2 | JW Marriott Parq | Vancouver BC

Welcome to Canada Green Building Council's annual conference, Building Lasting Change.

From

0 replies | 1417 views | Posted on: 05/20/2023 | Last updated: 05/20/2023

2023 Sustainability Symposium, May 24, Philadelphia, 8am-5:30pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Green Building United is excited to announce the 13th Annual Sustainability Symposium taking place May 24th, 2023 at Drexel University. The Symposium is a full day of educational sessions covering cut

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: LEED,Green Communities,Sustainable Infrastructure,Passive House,Education

0 replies | 1894 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/05/2023

Solar 101: Overview of the Solar Landscape, May 16, 12:30-5 PM ET, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

This Solar 101 program is designed to help you get the most out of the upcoming RE+ Southeast conference. The industry experts for a half day workshop designed for those who are interested in a c

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 1406 views | Posted on: 04/17/2023 | Last updated: 04/17/2023

Hi-Velocity HVAC System for Modern Designed Homes

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

I worked with a high-velocity HVAC system attached to a ground source heat pump a decade ago.  We had to use this system because the architect did not leave us any room for ductwork, so the

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Ventilation,Heating,Cooling,Air Conditioning,comfort,Hi Velocity

0 replies | 4879 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 12/31/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, April 20, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha

0 replies | 958 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/14/2023

NECEC's Connecticut Clean Energy Day, March 9, 10:30am-4pm, Hartford, Connecticut

by Hani // Social media manager

NECEC on March 9th for NECEC’s Clean Energy Day at the State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut. The event will bring together clean energy business leaders with legislators and policymakers to di

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1570 views | Posted on: 02/24/2023 | Last updated: 02/26/2023

Trends in Housing Conference, November 10, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

by samanthaklein // Intern

Trends in Housing Conference is packed with speakers who will discuss important trends and outlooks as it pertains to the housing industry. It will cover areas like Changing Preferences for Building P

Filed under: Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Smart Buildings,Construction,Technology

0 replies | 2131 views | Posted on: 10/04/2022 | Last updated: 10/07/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Daylighting Success Strategies with Sun Control Louvers, September 27, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Access to daylight has been shown to increase productivity in the workplace, improve students’ performance, and even increase sales in retail environments. A well-designed daylit building also u

0 replies | 1439 views | Posted on: 09/12/2022 | Last updated: 09/14/2022

Virtual Nooniversity: Midwest Green Roof Case Study - Enhancing Stormwater Management, September 7, 12 pm CT

by gracemorrison

After 15 years of custom growing midwest green roofs, we will focus this presentation on one green roof that holds a deeply personal place in the hearts of staff at Roof Top Sedums and has b

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1225 views | Posted on: 08/08/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Energy Efficiency Day 2022, October 5

by gracemorrison

Energy Efficiency Day (the first Wednesday in October – Oct. 5, 2022)  is a collaborative effort of dozens of energy efficiency advocacy groups around the United States.  The Energy Ef

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1963 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/31/2022

2018 Conference on Health, Environment and Energy, December 3 - 5, 2018, New Orleans, LA

by YijunW

In December 2018 in New Orleans, ACEEE will host its first Conference on Health, Environment and Energy. This two-day, multi-track event will showcase the groundbreaking research of ACEEE’s new&

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1314 views | Posted on: 05/12/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Phius Alliance Webinar: Final Certification Process Common Issues, July 12, 5 pm CT

by gracemorrison

In this webinar, Passive House Institute US will review the certification process for building a passive house. Many people follow the standard without certifying because of the challenges, but this w

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1063 views | Posted on: 07/03/2022 | Last updated: 07/03/2022

Old Home Weatherization: Big-Picture Planning, Online, August 10, 6pm CDT

by gracemorrison

If you live in an older Minnesota house, energy usage might be a top concern for you. Big projects like insulation or new equipment installation can be expensive and require planning. As a homeowner,

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1493 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 07/18/2022

SOLAR 2022: Energy Transition with Economic Justice, Hybrid Event at the University of New Mexico and Online, June 21 - 24

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The theme of this year’s SOLAR 2022 conference is “Energy Transition with Economic Justice,” and focuses on an equitable renewable energy transformation.

For this conference, ASES

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1503 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

Webinar: Intro to WELL Building Standard, June 14, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Introduction to the WELL Building Standard provides an overview of the WELL Building Standard ideology, structure, and certification process. The medical basis for the concept categories is introd

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Materials,Construction,Well Building Standard,built environment

0 replies | 1940 views | Posted on: 05/23/2022 | Last updated: 05/23/2022

Eco Neighborhoods: Milwaukee Wisconsin’s Sustainability Toolkit

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Milwaukee Wisconsin has brought teamwork to their sustainability campaign. Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office has developed an Eco-Neighborhoods Toolkit to help make the process of b

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Milwaukee,Eco-Neighborhoods,Eco Toolkit

0 replies | 3148 views | Posted on: 07/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/15/2023

Free Webinar: Two Amazing Authors and Thinkers in EE, by NAEE – July 24, 3 pm ET

by Eileen Flynn // Student

RIEEA is a proud co-host with NAAEE to offer you even more learning opportunities! Please join North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) on Tuesday, July 24, 3-4 pm ET, for ano…

Filed under: Webinars

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Free webinar,sustainabillty,NAAEE

0 replies | 1774 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

Green Buildings and Health: 40 Years of Evidence Summarized by the Team at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health

by YijunW

You are in the middle of a global green movement. Have you ever asked yourself why is green building necessary? Maybe you have heard of one expert says one good aspect of green building and the other

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 4839 views | Posted on: 07/08/2018 | Last updated: 02/16/2023

2018 Conservative Clean Energy Summit, September 5, Washington DC

by YijunW

2018 Conservative Clean Energy Summit We are hosting our annual Conservative Clean Energy Summit September 5-7, 2018 in Washington, DC at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. We will once again have a…

Filed under: Washington, DC

0 replies | 1318 views | Posted on: 06/20/2018 | Last updated: 06/24/2018

The Patel College of Global Sustainability's Free Open House, October 5th, Tampa, FL

by YijunW

The Patel College of Global Sustainability is proud to host its Fall 2018 Open House on Friday, October 5, 2018, from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Patel College on the USF Tampa campus. Attendees are inv…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1366 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/21/2018

Do we Have the Capital to Fuel the Sustainable Transformation? Implementing the Paris Agreement Would Cost $23 trillion, Estimated by the World Bank

by YijunW

Do we have a global consensus to mitigate climate change? Yes. Have we as a global community agreed on common goals regarding sustainability? Yes. Do we have the money to fuel the sustainable tran…

Filed under: Financial Services

0 replies | 6405 views | Posted on: 06/03/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

Inefficiency is Old School: A Technical Deep Dive Into ZNE School Retrofits, October 30, 1pm, Pasadena, CA

by Connie NBI

Attendees will advance their knowledge of the design process, technology application and approaches used in the Proposition 39 ZNE School Retrofit Pilot Program. The four-hour interactive workshop wil…

Filed under: California

0 replies | 625 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

 

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