Green Building Community

Popular green building discussions

Show discussions with: More replies | More views

Start a Discussion

Design 4 People, October 23-24, Boston, Massachusetts

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Design 4 People brings design leaders together to raise your work to a new level and help you understand how to improve human output within the built environment. You will have the ability to exchange

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: sustainable design

0 replies | 1769 views | Posted on: 09/17/2019 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Free PG&E Webinar: All-Electric Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) for Designers and Building Owners, March 1, 10am - 12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

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

California Green Building

0 replies | 1080 views | Posted on: 02/15/2023 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

Free Webinar: Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes: Ventilation Terminations and the Enclosure, February 28, 9 - 11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This two-hour course is designed to help partic

0 replies | 917 views | Posted on: 01/30/2023 | Last updated: 02/01/2023

Free Virtual Career Fair: USGBC-LA Green Jobs Career Fair, January 25, 2:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Green job seekers: USGBC LA invites you to attend an LA Green Jobs – Virtual Career Fair. 

If you’re looking to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability

California Green Building

0 replies | 1091 views | Posted on: 01/10/2023 | Last updated: 01/10/2023

Community Solar Power Summit, January 18 & 19, San Diego, California

by Luqman // Marketer

The Community Solar Power Summit brings together leading community solar businesses, utilities, non-profits, and policymakers for an exclusive two day event — featuring in-depth conver

Related to: Solar

California Green Building

0 replies | 1182 views | Posted on: 12/21/2022 | Last updated: 12/22/2022

Certificate in Building Science and Net Zero Design, Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 1/9 - 3/2 (16, 3-hour Sessions)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Net Zero buildings are carbon neutral structures that integrate hyper-efficiency with renewable technologies. They are at the cutting edge of sustainable design, and a key strategy for policymakers ad

Related to: Plumbing

0 replies | 2150 views | Posted on: 12/02/2022 | Last updated: 12/19/2022

WEBINAR: "Is 2020 the Year of U.S. Offshore Wind?", January 9, 10:00AM PST

by mkilmartin // Intern

The U.S. offshore wind sector is poised to play a major role in accelerating the transition to renewable energy across the country. Thousands of megawatts are currently under contract or are in the pr

Filed under: Energy

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Sustainable Energy,Wind Power,Sustainability Webinar,Offshore Wind,American Energy

0 replies | 2059 views | Posted on: 12/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/02/2020

Solar Power and Energy Storage Mountain West, February 24-26, Denver, CO

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

In partnership with the Colorado Solar & Storage Association, Solar Power & Energy Storage Mountain West is a solar + storage event for the western United States. Colorado alone boasts hu

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Energy Management

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Solar Energy,Energy Storage,Denver

0 replies | 2411 views | Posted on: 12/05/2019 | Last updated: 12/05/2019

California Friendly Landscape Class, February 22, Torrance, CA

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Learn how to remove your turf and succesfully convert your landscape into a sustainable rought-tolerant garden. The classes will help you understand and meet rebate program requirements.

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Information and Resources ,Architects ,Landscape Services

California Green Building

Keywords: Garden,Landsca

0 replies | 1425 views | Posted on: 11/16/2019 | Last updated: 11/16/2019

USGBC NJ Annual Holiday Party and Member Reception, December 12, 6-8:30 pm, Hillsborough

by MVillere

Come and celebrate & network with your friends and colleagues at our holiday celebration.

Location: Duke Farms - Farm Barn Orientation Center (LEED Platinum)
Hillsborough, NJ

SPACE IS LIMI


Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1116 views | Posted on: 11/04/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

WEBINAR: Getting LEED Specific: Buildings are for People - Design Strategies for Human Engagement, December 10, 12:00PM CST

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

In this one-hour course, the participant will explore design strategies that encourage beneficial occupant behavior. Consider the impacts occupant behavior changes can have on a building over its life

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Other,Architects ,Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Certification,LEED,Webinar,USGBC

0 replies | 3393 views | Posted on: 10/21/2019 | Last updated: 10/21/2019

Certified Green Lending Professional Training, November 1, San Diego, California

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Join Build It Green for a one-day course exploring the principles of green building and the whole house approach to the design, construction and operation of residential buildings.

Upon completion

Wisconsin Solar Tour October 5, 2019, 10am - 4pm Wisconsin (Statewide)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join people across Wisconsin from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a statewide Solar Tour! Homes and businesses throughout Wisconsin will open their doors to demonstrate and share strategies for energy-eff

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 867 views | Posted on: 09/26/2019 | Last updated: 09/26/2019

USGBC Central Pennsylvania Chapter - 2016 Kick off Event - January 14th, 5:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

THU, JAN 14, 2016 AT 5:30 PM USGBC Central PA 2016 Kick Off Party Governor's Residence, Harrisburg, PA Please join us for a fun networking event to start 2016 off right. We will be celebrating…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: USGBC Central Pennsylvania

0 replies | 1084 views | Posted on: 12/08/2015 | Last updated: 12/08/2015

Solar Decathlon Africa 2019 Sept, 2019 Ben Guir, Morocco

by AidanAnthony // Intern

On November 15, 2016, in the margin of COP22 in Marrakesh, the Moroccan Ministry of Energy, Mines and sustainable development; the Moroccan Research Institute in Solar Energy and New Energies (IRESEN)

Filed under: Contests and Votes

0 replies | 913 views | Posted on: 08/13/2019 | Last updated: 08/13/2019

Net Zero Carbon, Water, Energy and Decarbonizing at the District Level, August 13, St. Louis, MO

by Gina Pryciak // Student

District scale projects and campuses lend themselves well for the goals of complete decarbonization and net zero energy and water. Depending on the project type, context, and location, these goals may

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Net Zero Water,Net Zero Energy,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1269 views | Posted on: 07/29/2019 | Last updated: 07/29/2019

Climate Refugees: A Call For International Relocation Action

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

The world is facing a new and ugly reality of anthropogenic climate change. As the planet warms, we’re seeing the sea levels rise, storms grow stronger and more variable, and fresh water supplies dw…

WEBINAR, JULY 12: Green Cities & Urban Development

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Cities account for over 70 percent of global energy use and 40 to 50 percent of greenhouse gas emissions worldwide. Do you want to know what are the most cost-effective ways of reducing this using tod…

June 28th: Community Table: Sue AnderBois, RI Director of Food Strategy

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Please join Social Enterprise Greenhouse in welcoming Sue AnderBois, recently selected Director of Food Strategy for Rhode Island. Join Sue as she talks about her new position and what it means for ou…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Social Enterprise Greenhouse,Food,Sustainible Food,Rhode Island,Events

0 replies | 1334 views | Posted on: 06/23/2016 | Last updated: 06/23/2016

NEBFM - Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show and Conference, June 29-30, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NEBFM - Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show and Conference June 29th, 8:00 am - June 30th, 6:00 AM Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Hall B-2 415 Summer Street Boston, 02210 …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1304 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 07/23/2016

NESEA Pro Tour - CreekSide Zero Net Energy Home - Pulaski, NY, June 17

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA Pro Tour - CreekSide Zero Net Energy Home - Pulaski, NY Friday, June 17, 1 - 5 pm CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, Pending approval This tour of the CreekSide Net Zero House features one of the firs…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1002 views | Posted on: 04/21/2016 | Last updated: 04/21/2016

Freddie Mac Introduces a Green Rebate Program - up to $5000 for multifamily property loans

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the largest funder of multifamily properties nationally, Freddie Mac hopes to boost awareness of energy consumption among apartment owners and managers. Borrowers financing properties with 20 u…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: EPA,Multifamily Housing,Freddie Mac

0 replies | 1293 views | Posted on: 03/21/2016 | Last updated: 03/21/2016

O&M Stories in Multifamily Housing: Challenges, Solutions & Results - @NESEA's Building Energy - March 10, 1:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

O&M Stories in MF Housing: Challenges, Solutions & Results Thursday, March 10 1:30 - 2:30 pm BE16: Multifamily In the world of multi-family housing every operational dollar is earmarked, budgete…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Multifamily Housing

0 replies | 1041 views | Posted on: 03/01/2016 | Last updated: 03/01/2016

"Toward a Living Affordable Future" - Free Guide by the International Living Insitute

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Living Building Challenge Framework for Affordable Housing offers a pathway for multi-family affordable housing projects to achieve the Living Building Challenge, either as Petal or Living Certif…

Filed under: Green Building and Green Living Books

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Affordable Green Housing

0 replies | 1643 views | Posted on: 02/12/2016 | Last updated: 02/12/2016

Issues of Controversy in Green Building Policy: Taking Action on Chemicals of Concern January 28 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Issues of Controversy in Green Building Policy: Taking Action on Chemicals of Concern January 28 @ 12 - 1 pm GBA is partnering with ILFI and Greenwash Action to present this webinar series which w…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 872 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

 

Please be kind and respectful!

Please make sure to be respectful of the organizations and companies, and other Rate It Green members that make up our community. We welcome praise and advice and even criticism but all posted content and ratings should be constructive in nature. For guidance on what constitutes suitable content on the Rate It Green site, please refer to the User Agreement and Site Rules.

The opinions, comments, ratings and all content posted by member on the Rate It Green website are the comments and opinions of the individual members who posts them only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies or policies of Rate It Green. Rate It Green Team Members will monitor posted content for unsuitable content, but we also ask for the participation of community members in helping to keep the site a comfortable and open public forum of ideas. Please email all questions and concerns to admin@rateitgreen.com