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Central BUILDINGSinACTION Tour: Mayor Michael Coleman Government Building, July 25, Columbus, OH
The 2nd Quarter BUILDINGSinACTION Tour will provide an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Mayor Michael B. Coleman Government Building. After a brief presentation by the building owners a
…The materials and products landscape architects specify significantly impact a project’s global warming potential, biodiversity, and air and water quality. This webinar will show you how to inte
…Free Webinar: Energy Benchmarking Tips and Tricks, April 23, 12 pm CT
This webinar will provide tips and tricks on how to use the free building benchmarking tool, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, and help you understand how to create accurate building profiles, how to bes
…Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, April 30 - May 2, Washington, DC
The U.S. Department of Energy's Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit will be April 30 - May 2, 2025 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC. The Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit
…Sustainable Home Expo, March 8, 11 am-3 pm, Princeton, New Jersey
Thinking about switching to a heat pump? Looking to install an EV charger? Meet local, vetted, sustainably-minded home-improvement professionals, and get your questions answered all under one roof!
…2025 USGBC Local Government Leadership Summit, February 24, 12:30 - 5pm, San Diego, California
This year, USGBC will travel to California, Iowa, Colorado and Massachusetts to host local government summits aimed at expanding our LEED for Cities network and deepening engagement with local governm
…New regulations and investor pressure increasingly means corporate climate transition plans are required and no longer optional. Transition plans present multiple business opportunities and a roadmap
…Green Lease Leaders 2025 Free Informational Webinar, January 9, 1-2 pm ET
For over a decade, Green Lease Leaders has helped companies improve building performance and landlord-tenant relationships through collaborative lease agreements, efficient tenant fit-outs, energy man
…Free Webinar: Centralized versus Decentralized Ventilation Systems, December 18, 9 - 10:30 am PT
There are a number of new decentralized ventilation products and certainly more centralized HRV systems. What do customers need to consider when choosing between these systems for their new or retrofi
…Green Home Renovations and Rebates, September 19, 6-8pm, San Jose, CA
Join the City of San Jose and Ann Edminster, a leading expert on green homes, to learn the latest building practices and leading technologies that can reduce your carbon emissions and improve home com
…USGBC Minnesota Program Ideas Lunch, August 22, Minneapolis, MN
Join USGBC MN at the Program Ideas Lunch on August 22nd at 11:30 a.m.
The USGBC Minnesota chapter is taking a fresh approach to programming in 2020 and is excited to share their plans with the
…Unity Open House: Nano in Greenfield, August 21, 4:00-6:00pm, Greenfield, MA
Please join Unity Homes for an open house at an award-winning Unity home in Greenfield, MA. This 463 SF home, based on Unity’s Nano design platform is a wonderful example of what can be acc
…Conquering the Energy Code for Architects and Engineers: Residential, July 23, New York, NY
Conquering the Energy Code: Residential prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2015 NYS Code and design more energy-efficient bu
…27 Images That Show the Horrible Effects our Lifestyle Choices Have on Nature
In all the hustle and bustle of day to day life, it is easy to forget why we have to fight so hard for the green movement to thrive. Then, we see articles like this that remind us that ALL of our effo…
Seminar: Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes, June 24, 7-9pm, Oakland, CA
S2A Modular is conducting a free seminar on Monday June 24th at Homewood Suites by Hilton Oakland-Waterfront to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart ho
…Explore 4 different homes of the Valley with the architect and/or homeowner. These homes will demonstrate clever design, cutting edge energy efficiency, creative use of space, unique materials, experi
…How to Do IAQ: Building Containment, May 10, Augusta, ME
Construction, renovation, and remediation/abatement are messy activities that create a lot of dust, debris, and biological and chemical pollutants. Protecting the occupants of buildings under construc
…The Building Industry's Role in Social Equity, April 24, Pittsburgh, PA
As architects, builders, and developers, what part do we play in creating a city with opportunities for everyone? Join for the first event in Green Building Alliance
…What is the LEED Dynamic Plaque? Come find out - Join the USGBCMA Dec 17th 8-9 am
Join the USGBC MA and Boston Properties for a visit to 100 Federal St in Boston to check out their Dynamic Plaque installation. Here we will talk about the Dynamic Plaque system and occupant engagemen…
Conquering New York's Energy Code for Commercial Architects and Engineers, December 8, 9 am- 5 pm
Conquering New York's Energy Code for Commercial Architects and Engineers December 8 9 am- 5 pm Location: Trane Supply 45-18 Court Square Long Island City, NY 11101 Demystify New York State…
Legislative Hearing on Carbon Pricing Tuesday, October 27, 12pm – 3pm (we're expecting this to be a long hearing covering many bills, so we'll use some of the time to make visits to our representat…
BIG Art; Tiny House is a yearlong public art project that highlights forms of art rarely seen in traditional venues. To demonstrate that art isn't just nice but is necessary, we plan to build a tiny h…
An apartment building in Duluth receives an EPA award for energy efficiency
The EPA awarded the Steve O'Neil apartment building in Minnesota an EPA energy star certification for being 15% more energy efficient than most typical new construction. The building is said to be one…
Earth House generates all its own energy and captures all its own water in Australia
This simple, yet stunning Rammed Earth House by Steffen Welsh Architects generates all of its own energy and captures all of its own water. Located in the northeast of Victoria in Australia, the home …
Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOFest
Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOFest is the largest festival in the northeast, merging Haudenosaunee values and environmental stewardship with eco-friendly vendors and educational opportunities complime…
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