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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 | 1670 views | Posted on: 04/07/2020 | Last updated: 04/11/2020

Greentown Labs, Climatetech Intern Fair 2023, Somerville, Massachusetts, March 2, 4-6 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Calling all students and soon-to-be graduates! The annual Intern fair, which focuses on connecting rockstar interns directly with Greentown Labs’ network of cutting-edge climatetech startups loo

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1563 views | Posted on: 02/06/2023 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

Free Webinar: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Climate Planning, February 28, 11am-12pm EST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Climate change disproportionately impacts certain communities, which is why diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial to consider when creating a climate action plan. Learn how Better Buildings par

California Green Building

0 replies | 1341 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/17/2023

Build a Better House Training: Building Shell Course, February 3, Auburn, ME, 7:30am-5:30pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

During the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, participants will learn how to optimize energy efficiency measures as well as minimize the risk of moisture and indoor air quality problems in new and exis

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council,Building Shell

0 replies | 575 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

Phius Alliance Webinar: Window Comfort & Condensation Risk Calculator, January 17, 5 - 6 pm CT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The window comfort and condensation risk criterion applies to all projects, regardless of size. Use the Phius calculator to determine the requirements to ensure comfort and minimize condensa

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Windows,Risk Reducing Strategies,Condensation

0 replies | 1340 views | Posted on: 12/09/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

Urban Green Live (Episode 17): The New NYC Bureau of Sustainability, Live and Online, December 15, 1pm

by Luqman // Marketer

The New York City Department of Buildings recently created the Bureau of Sustainability, led by newly appointed Deputy Commissioner for Sustainability Laura Popa, a former member o

Filed under: Podcasts

Related to: Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Green Building

0 replies | 1275 views | Posted on: 11/22/2022 | Last updated: 11/22/2022

Zero Carbon Conference (Online), Presented by International Living Future Institute, October 7 - 8

by Richard Minasian // Student

We are living in an unprecedented, critical moment to take intentional and equitable action on the climate crisis. With less than a decade to achieve sustainable development goals, collaboration is im

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Carbon,Zero Carbon,Decarbonization,Financing Strategies,Embodied Carbon,Operational Carbon,Zero for All,Zero Carbon Conference

0 replies | 3800 views | Posted on: 08/15/2020 | Last updated: 08/17/2020

Webinar: How Monitoring-Based Commissioning Changes the Cx Business Model, September 10, 2 pm EDT

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

In the context of deploying automated fault detection on a university campus to deliver Monitoring-Based Commissioning services, this presentation discusses how MBCx changes the business model for Cx

Filed under: Building Automation and Control

Keywords: Building Commissioning,building automation,retrocommissioning,monitor-based commissioning

0 replies | 1067 views | Posted on: 07/30/2020 | Last updated: 07/30/2020

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 | 1163 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 | 1408 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 | 1126 views | Posted on: 06/02/2020 | Last updated: 06/02/2020

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 | 627 views | Posted on: 05/23/2020 | Last updated: 05/23/2020

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 | 1109 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/22/2020

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 | 820 views | Posted on: 10/31/2016 | Last updated: 10/31/2016

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 | 1619 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 03/22/2020

It's a Bolt! SO excited about our EV!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

We got our Bolt today! One day, I hope it won't be big news to get an EV, because well that's what all of our cars will be! For now, we're so excited to get thew new Chevy Bolt! Who else in o…

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: Green Living,EV - Electric Vehicles,Drive Green

0 replies | 1248 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/04/2017

Webinar: Smart Building Analytics - Running at the Peak of Efficiency, March 23, 12:30-2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: Smart Building Analytics - Running at the Peak of Efficiency Thursday, March 23, 2017 9:30am - 11:00am PST 12:30 - 2:00 pm EST Hosted by Realcomm Organizations go to great lengt…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Smart Buildings,Building Data

0 replies | 1413 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

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 | 926 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 | 4135 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 | 1755 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 | 1815 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 | 799 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 | 4843 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 | 591 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 | 729 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

 

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