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When designing a restroom, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that are durable, hygienic, and sustainable. Join us in this one-hour course as we explore practical
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Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code Update for the Building Industry, November 12, 9:30 - 11 am PT
The 2025 code cycle takes effect January 1, 2026! This course provides an overview of key changes to Title 24 Part 6 Energy Code, with a focus on architects, builders, building department staff and ot
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Passive house’s reliable and superior energy performance, with its myriad of co-benefits, is the cornerstone of the architectural solutions we require to be able to thrive. It is a firm foundati
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Illinois Solar AND Storage Tour: Urbana, Illinois, September 3, 6-8 pm (Free)
Stop by the home of Marya Ryan and Pete Resnick in Urbana on this year's Illinois Solar AND Storage Tour.
The Solar AND Storage Tour is a series of FREE events that feature homes, bus
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Improved HVAC controls can optimize building performance, reduce energy and maintenance costs by 10-20%, and enhance occupant comfort. In this webinar, hear from leading organizations about how they h
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RE+ Storage, July31- August 1, Santa Clara, California
RE+ Storage provides a platform for business connections and education focused on the energy storage industry. Gain valuable insights into:
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Manufacturing, supply chain, reuse, and recycl
Free Webinar: Renewables for Indoor Agriculture Growers and Greenhouses, June 17, 10-11:30 am, PT
Lower operational costs achieved with integrating renewable energy solutions boost the sustainability and resiliency of your indoor agricultural business. This introductory class for growers and desig
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Free Webinar: Let's Talk Trash: Designing Beyond Disposal, May 28, 12-1 pm, CT
Join the Illinois Green Alliance event for a candid, virtual panel conversation with interior design materials experts discussing the complex trade-offs designers face when making decisions aroun
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This electric vehicle (EV) charging webinar is intended for building owners, designers, builders and developers, and architects seeking information on EV charging and best practices on how to deploy E
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Neighborhood Electrification, A MassCEC Speaker Series Event, Free & Online, April 18, 12-1 pm ET
Growth of the gas system over the past 150 years often involved the addition of whole neighborhoods at a time. In the 1950s and 1960s, the conversion from manufactured town gas to natural gas required
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Certified Passive House Consultant CPHC® Online Training, September 12, 4 pm ET
Phius (Passive House Institute US) established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. Phius has trained more than 3000 profes
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Free Online Green Careers Event: Virtual ESG Career Fair, August 3, 5 pm EST
This online career networking event is offered by USGBC LA. If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment wit
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E209 Advanced Smart Building Technologies, Online Course, July 25
What are the new building automation systems, programs and features – post pandemic and with the new generation of occupants?
How do these new systems contribute to Green, Energy Efficient an
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The Future of Suburbia- One Day Conference, April 18 in Brisbane City, Australia
Join for 'The Future Of Suburbia' hosted by The BDA and The Suburban Alliance featuring International Keynote Speaker Dr Alan M Berger, Center for Advanced Urbanism, Massachusetts Institute of Technol…
Green Built Alliance Webinar: Building with Trees, May 24, 2 pm EDT
This course will provide an overview of the value of tree canopy and climate benefits of trees, tree protection while building, and regional context for tree protection.
Students will leave equippe
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RESNET Virtual Conference, May 3 - 5
Join RESNET online May 3-5, from the comfort of wherever you get wifi to network, earn 18 Professional Development credits, and stay up-to-date with industry trends.
The conference
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Webinar: Circular Economy & Green Economy, April 12, 11 am BST
This webinar will discuss the shift from linear economy (make, use, dispose) to conserve resources and ensure long term sustainability in Wales. A circular economy is restorative and regenerative
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Webinar: Sustainable Acoustics, March 22, 3 pm EDT
Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fi
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Reducing our Daily Use of Plastic
Plastic is something we come into contact with multiple times a day, whether it’s when we order our coffee in the morning, pack our lunch for work or pick-up take out from our favorite restauran
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Development of LEED started in 1993 by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Over the past 20 years, LEED has become the dominant green building design standard in the US and arguably…
Greenbuild India: Human X Nature, November 15 - 18, 2018, Mumbai, India
Greenbuild India, Human X Nature is the flagship event for sustainability professionals. Greenbuild India offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize busin…
Innovations in Climate Solutions May 16, 2018 1:15 to 2:45 PM EDT To take the action needed to thrive in a climate changed future, we need to design, develop, and implement a host of innovative t…
PassiveHouse: HVAC Systems for Hyper-Efficient Buildings, May 8, Boston, MA
Join us Passivehouse member meeting as we welcome Daniel H. Nall FAIA, P.E., VP at Syska Hennessy Group for a presentation on HVAC Systems for Hyper-Efficient Buildings. 5:30 - Networking Hour 6:…
Join the Environmental League of Massachusetts for drinks and hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate our shared achievements for the Massachusetts environment.
Tiny House Fest Vermont, June 23, 10 am - 5 pm, Brattleboro, VT
Enjoy the street fest where you'll find the Pop-up Tiny House Village, Housing + Placemaking Academy on three stages, Building Arts Marketplace, Building Demos, Speed Design Reviews, Parklets, Perform…
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