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Greenbuild L.A. Material Health Summit: Beyond the Tipping Point - Friday, October 7, 1:30 -4:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild L.A. Material Health Summit Material Health Summit: Beyond the Tipping Point Friday, October 7th, 1:30pm -4:30pm The BOLD Room 958 S Broadway Los Angeles, CA 90015 Question: What…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Materials,Green Building Materials

0 replies | 773 views | Posted on: 09/13/2016 | Last updated: 09/13/2016

USGBC National Capital Region’s (USGBC NCR) Green Tie Affair, December 8, 6-9 pm, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC National Capital Region (NCR) on December 8 at Gensler’s office in Washington, D.C. for the retuirn of the Green Tie affair and this annual event’s 20th anniversa

0 replies | 767 views | Posted on: 11/21/2022 | Last updated: 11/21/2022

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, February 7, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is the 23rd building in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts to achieve the Certified Living Building designation! It is designed to model

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 641 views | Posted on: 02/04/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

(Canceled) Solar BoS Meet 2020: Focusing on Engineering, Design & Procurement, April 16-17, New Delhi, India

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

Solar BoS Meet 2020, is the largest solar energy event in India with a gathering of 300+ top professionals from the solar utility and rooftop industry. Attendees of this event include senior company o

Filed under: Solar

Related to: Solar,Roofing

India Green Building

Keywords: Solar Energy,Utiities,India Green Building

0 replies | 1690 views | Posted on: 01/23/2020 | Last updated: 04/05/2020

Sixteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability, January 29-31, Santiago, Chile

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

Much of the sustainability literature focuses on the Global North and on issues salient to policy makers in developed countries, such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and ozone depletion. By cont

Filed under: Environment

Related to: Environment,Environmental Activism

Keywords: Environment,Sustainability,Culture

0 replies | 1164 views | Posted on: 01/03/2020 | Last updated: 01/03/2020

Sustainable Job Opportunity - The National Housing Trust, State Policy and Equity Advocate

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Position Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity for a coalition-builder interested in working at the intersection of affordable housing policy, environmental policy, and racial equity. The State

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1101 views | Posted on: 12/09/2019 | Last updated: 12/09/2019

Green Building United, Materials Summit, 12/5, Philadelphia, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Materials Summit: Finding connections in holistic sustainability through embodied carbon and human health​

Each year Green Building United hosts a day-long summit focused on health and welln

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1094 views | Posted on: 11/20/2019 | Last updated: 11/20/2019

Workshop: Talking to Home Buyers about Passive House,, Friday, November 15, Urban Green Council, NYC, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

There are enormous differences between selling a conventional house and selling a high performance one. Architects and builders need a different process. In this workshop, you will learn how to a

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 758 views | Posted on: 11/06/2019 | Last updated: 11/06/2019

Austin Build Expo, January 15-16, 2020, Austin, TX

by mkilmartin // Intern

Build Expo provides the building and construction industry an unrivaled environment to meet a lot of your buyers all in one place. By attending, you have the chance to meet with exhibitors and check o

Filed under: Information and Resources

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Construction,Texas Green Building,Texas Event

0 replies | 1830 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019

Austin Great American Tiny House Show, November 9-10, Austin, TX

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

Their convention center series is an educational based platform entering its fourth year in the spread of tiny house knowledge. On display will be Tiny Homes, Container Homes, Modular Homes

Filed under: Tiny Houses

Related to: Builders/Contractors ,Architects ,Information and Resources ,Trade Shows and Events

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses,Austin,Tiny Homes,Texas

0 replies | 1325 views | Posted on: 10/10/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

Introduction to the Living Building Challenge 4.0, October 16, West Hartford, CT

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

Event will hold an in-depth introduction to the philosophy and components of the Living Building Challenge and certification program of the International Living Future Institute. To be certified

Filed under: Education

Related to: Other,Consulting,Architects ,Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Living Building Challenge,USGBC,Connecticut,USGBC CT

0 replies | 1384 views | Posted on: 09/27/2019 | Last updated: 09/27/2019

Ecocity World Summit 2019, October 7-11, Vancouver, BC, Canada

by mkilmartin // Intern

Can cities be both ecologically healthy and socially just? There are no easy answers, not even in Vancouver, one of the world’s greenest cities. Yet multiple solutions are emerging with new lead

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Infrastructure,Sustainable Communities,Affordable Green Housing,Vancouver Canada

0 replies | 1168 views | Posted on: 09/18/2019 | Last updated: 09/18/2019

Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive House Buildings & Design | September 5, Worcester, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive House Buildings & Design


Passive House is an building performance standard that delivers a high level of energy savings and carbon reduction

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House,Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1089 views | Posted on: 08/23/2019 | Last updated: 08/23/2019

Massachusetts CAN Lead on Solar Energy - Learn about The Solutions Project

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Achieving a world without the use of fossil fuels is possible with existing technologies. Contrary to what some people believe we are not waiting on some incredible breakthrough in technology, we have…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Solar,The Solutions Project

0 replies | 1774 views | Posted on: 12/13/2015 | Last updated: 12/13/2015

Electric Car Range Set to Improve Drastically with Lithium-Ion Battery Breakthrough

by JackSawyer // Student

SolidEnergy Systems, a company started by MIT alumni in 2012, has developed a lithium-ion battery that lasts twice as long as the batteries we use today. The MIT spinout has made significant material …

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: SolidEnergy Systems,Battery,Electric Vehices,Lithium-Ion Batteries

0 replies | 1725 views | Posted on: 08/29/2016 | Last updated: 08/29/2016

Tesla's Master Plan II Revealed

by JackSawyer // Student

Elon Musk has revealed the second master plan for his electric car company Tesla - although in a couple years it may be a lot more than a car company. I made a prediction on what Elon's plan might ent…

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: clean energy,Solar,Renewable Energy,Tesla,Sustainable Transportation,Electric Vehicles,Elon Musk,Automation,Electric,Master Plan

0 replies | 2316 views | Posted on: 07/22/2016 | Last updated: 07/22/2016

TOMORROW JULY 14th, 2016: Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes: "Pollinators in Peril: Natives to the Rescue"

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

"Backyard Forestry in 90 Minutes" is a FREE educational program series sponsored by Rutgers Cooperative Extension, State Forestry Services & the NJ Forestry Association This program will cover the …

Make it Tight: Building Enclosure Airtightness Training – Central New Hampshire – July 19, 1-5 pm

by aahassonjee

Make it Tight: Building Enclosure Airtightness Training – Central New Hampshire July 19, 2016, 1 - 5 pm Lakes Region Community College Room: CAT 215 379 Belmont Road Laconia, NH 03246-1364 …

Filed under: New Hampshire

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,New Hampshire

0 replies | 1476 views | Posted on: 07/07/2016 | Last updated: 07/07/2016

California's Nuclear Energy Coming to a Close

by JackSawyer // Student

PG&E, one of California's largest energy utilities, announced on June 21st that it will be closing its last running nuclear power plant in California, the Diablo Canyon, within the next decade! This i…

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Renewable Energy,Nuclear Energy,Power Plants,California,Utilities,Nuclear,Goal

0 replies | 2134 views | Posted on: 06/26/2016 | Last updated: 06/27/2016

Mass Climate Action, Carbon Pricing Forum, June 16, 7-9 pm - Winchester, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mass Climate Action, Carbon Pricing Forum June 16, 2016 at 7pm - 9pm Winchester Unitarian Society 478 Main St Winchester, MA Do you want to know more about Carbon Pricing? JoinMass Climate Ac…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts Climate Action Network,Carbon Pricing

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 06/12/2016 | Last updated: 06/12/2016

Massachusetts Clean Energy Day at the State House, May 19, 12-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Massachusetts Clean Energy Day Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St Boston , MA 02133 Join Massachusetts clean energy business leaders to sh…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 965 views | Posted on: 05/03/2016 | Last updated: 05/03/2016

Housing Opportunity, 2016, Building for a Changing World, May 15- 17, Boston - ULI and Enterprise Community Partners

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Housing Opportunity 2016 - Building for a Changing World May 15-17, 2016 Boston Marriott Copley Place Boston, Massachusetts Join ULI and Enterprise Community Partners to gain the tools, knowle…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.,ULI

0 replies | 777 views | Posted on: 03/26/2016 | Last updated: 03/26/2016

CleanTech Open Northeast Boston Kickoff Party - March 24, 6:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CleanTech Open Northeast Boston Kickoff Party - March 24, 6:30 pm @Greentown Labs, Somerville Get ready for an awesome night of cleantech community networking leading up to the Cleantech Open 2016…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 752 views | Posted on: 03/02/2016 | Last updated: 03/02/2016

Green Building of the Week: Desert Rain, a Living Building Challenge home, in Bend, Oregon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Presenting: Desert Rain, a Living Building Challenge home, in Bend, Oregon • Main House + Two Detached Apartments and 3 Garages • Warm, Modern, Clean + Super Green • 100% net-zero energy â…

Filed under: Green Building of the Week

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,NewtZero,Net Zero Water

0 replies | 1199 views | Posted on: 01/28/2016 | Last updated: 01/28/2016

 

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