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Free Green Building Webinar: Design It Healthy, Keep It Healthy: Strategies to Support Resilient, Healthy Interiors, September 20, 12-1 pm

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

A building’s resilience is often thought of as its ability to withstand the impact of external stressors. But, there are also many internal stressors that can contribute to a building’s re

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Materials

0 replies | 1476 views | Posted on: 09/12/2022 | Last updated: 09/12/2022

On The Menu: High Performance Coatings for Commercial Spaces, Online, April 27, 12-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Commercial and light industrial projects typically require high-performance coating solutions to provide optimal performance against abrasion, chemicals, moisture and other harsh conditions common to

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 747 views | Posted on: 04/04/2023 | Last updated: 04/04/2023

USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Atlanta, April 27, 6 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

USGBC Georgia’s Emerging Professionals invite you to our monthly gathering for those interested in all things sustainable and green. This is a laid-back, after-work opportunity to meet other sus

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

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Emerging Professionals,Social Networking

0 replies | 1005 views | Posted on: 03/15/2023 | Last updated: 03/15/2023

Electrification Series, Part 3: Fighting the Electrification Resistance - The Path Forward and Lessons Learned, Online, March 28, 3-5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This session will leverage some critical lessons learned from early adopters and those that have been on the front lines of the push for electrification.

Learning Objectives:

- Learn from Case S

0 replies | 1217 views | Posted on: 02/28/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

NECA’s Annual Renewable Energy Conference, March 9, 9am-4pm, Waltham, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

The NECA Renewable Energy Conference returns in person for the first time since March 2020, at the Waltham Woods Conference Center. As the industry experiences exponential growth and challenges and we

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 02/24/2023 | Last updated: 02/26/2023

Carolina Recycling Association's 33rd Annual Conference & Trade Show, March 27-30, Wilmington, North Carolina

by Hani // Social media manager

Advancing recycling and waste reduction in North and South Carolina since 1989.

What is the Carolina Recycling Association (CRA)?

The CRA is a nonprofit organization established and maintained b

0 replies | 816 views | Posted on: 02/09/2023 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

GPRO Construction Management, Online Training with Urban Green Council, February 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 812 views | Posted on: 01/25/2023 | Last updated: 01/25/2023

NeighborWorks Winter 2023 Virtual Training Institute, February 6-10

by samanthaklein // Intern

NeighborWorks America creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities.

The NeighborWorks 2023 Virtual Winter Conference is focused

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Sustainable Communities,networking

0 replies | 1132 views | Posted on: 01/06/2023 | Last updated: 01/07/2023

What is the Risk Associated with Carbon Targets? Free Hybrid Event, in Boston and Online, January 19, 12 - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This research project will help investors determine the risk associated with corporations achieving their future carbon targets.


As corporations and investment firms both commit to targets for re

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1409 views | Posted on: 12/19/2022 | Last updated: 12/19/2022

Online Course: Crushing the Code, New York City -- Residential Buildings, December 14

by samanthaklein // Intern

Crushing the Code New York City: Residential is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-eff

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Building Codes,New York City,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 1047 views | Posted on: 11/29/2022 | Last updated: 11/30/2022

Using Revamped MassSave Incentives and IRA Tax Credits to Meet Ambitious Climate Goals. Online, December 8 @ 12- 1:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Making “Cents” of Incentives: Using Revamped MassSave Incentives and IRA Tax Credits to Meet Ambitious Climate Goals 

Are you unsure about how Inflation Reduction Act renewabl

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 858 views | Posted on: 11/18/2022 | Last updated: 11/18/2022

Radon Control starts with a good design

by Matt Hoots // SawHorse Design + Build

The need for vapor control below the house

The #1920sMakeoverATL is a Passive House renovation in Atlanta, GA.  Not only does Atlanta have lots of rain and humidity, causing the ground to be w

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Radon,Radon Testing,Clean Vapor

0 replies | 4768 views | Posted on: 10/31/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

Free Webinar: Design Equity isn’t a Trend, it’s our Foundation with Kia Weatherspoon, November 9, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Kia Weatherspoon, interior designer and founder of Determined by Design, believes that well-designed interior spaces should be a standard for all. She will discuss how to build beautiful, healthy affo

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Community,Design Build,Equity

0 replies | 1398 views | Posted on: 10/04/2022 | Last updated: 10/10/2022

3-Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Program, July 25 - 27, Kochi, India

by Eileen Flynn // Student

A three-day training workshop is being organized by GRIHA Council in association with TERI from July 25-27 2018 in Kochi. The workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge on green buildings and GRIHA rati…

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India Green Building

Keywords: Green Building India

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

Online Workshop: EcoDistricts -- A New Model of Urban Re-Generation, September 20, 1 pm ET

by gracemorrison

In this workshop attendees will discover a framework to transform existing neighborhoods through the lens of Equity, Resilience and Climate Change and a process to create a roadmap and structure for c

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1346 views | Posted on: 08/04/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

North: 2022 North Texas Facilities Expo, Arlington, TX, October 5 - 6

by gracemorrison

North Texas Facilities Expo features two full days of exhibits and conferences all in one place and all for free. North Texas Facilities Expo meets the facilities engineering, maintenance and energy m

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Free GreenCE Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, September 8, 12 pm ET

by gracemorrison

In this one-hour course, the webinar discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 829 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Airtightness Half Day Practical: In-Person and Live-Streamed Event, PassiveHaus Trust, July 20, 1:30-5:00 pm

by gracemorrison

Attendees will practice using Airtightness tapes, grommets and other sealing products with a group of experienced trainers/sealers on hand to direct and coach them. Livestream delegates will oversee t

UK Green Building

0 replies | 759 views | Posted on: 07/01/2022 | Last updated: 07/01/2022

Webinar: Next Generation Green Restroom Design v2, Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This program provides an overview of how sustainable restroom design can address the global concerns of water shortages and the impacts of the building sector on our environment. We identify the newes

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Ecofriendly restrooms

0 replies | 715 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting: Sustainable Structural Concrete Innovations , 9/10, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

At this month's USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee meeting, Mark Webster from SGH will present on Sustainable Structural Concrete Innovations and other Structural Components. Mark will ill…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBC MA Residential Green Building Committee

0 replies | 713 views | Posted on: 09/06/2018 | Last updated: 09/06/2018

The Australasian Waste & Recyling Expo (AWRE) - August 29-30, Sydney

by AbbieKnight

The Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) challenges thinking about waste through a two-day collaboration into the now and future of waste disposal and recovery. As Sydney’s only annual industr…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Recycling,Waste Management

0 replies | 961 views | Posted on: 08/13/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

Webinar: Strategically Maximizing the Energy Efficiency of Your Building Portfolio, by Sustainable New Jersey, August 14, 2018

by Aditya

Combining New Jersey’s Clean Energy Program (NJCEP) incentives with a strategic vision can help schools and municipalities finance energy efficiency upgrades to their facilities. Planning efforts ca…

Filed under: Energy

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Buildings,Building Portfolio

0 replies | 1376 views | Posted on: 07/28/2018 | Last updated: 07/31/2018

Book Signing Event: The Myth of Silent Spring, July 25, 6-8 pm, Providence, RI

by YijunW

Please join Groundwork Rhode Island on Wednesday, July 25th from 6-8pm for an author speaking and book signing event at the Southside Cultural Center. Chad Montrie is a professor in the History Depa…

Filed under: Other - Education

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1280 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

A Brief History of Green Building

by YijunW

Today, green building is defined by the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive as “the practice of 1) increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use energy, water, and

Filed under: Green Building and Green Living Books

0 replies | 20986 views | Posted on: 07/07/2018 | Last updated: 02/16/2023

Go Clean Energy Conference and Social Hour, July 13, Bend, Oregon

by YijunW

Network, Learn, Connect The second annual Central Oregon Energy Conference where business, government, organizations, and individuals will connect on the new issues and opportunities about energy a…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 728 views | Posted on: 06/20/2018 | Last updated: 06/20/2018

 

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