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Online: Climate, Equity and Health: No More False Choices, June 23, 9-1PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

As we navigate this historic time for climate change, racial equity and public health, the built environment sits front and center. New state and federal climate policies are being enacted, and techno

Filed under: Environment

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Health,built environment,Equity

0 replies | 1699 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/15/2021

Greening Existing Schools Workshop, May 22, Skokie, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

School facilities and capital planning staff are invited to a free interactive workshop on May 22nd focused on greening existing and historic school buildings. This workshop will s

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 684 views | Posted on: 04/25/2025 | Last updated: 04/25/2025

Free Webinar: Using Urban Building Stock Digital Twins to Streamline Building Retrofit Planning for Energy Efficiency & Resilience, April 9, 1pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Rapid retrofitting of America’s existing building stock is of urgent national interest to improve energy efficiency and resilience. But how can cities plan for this significant transition with l

0 replies | 766 views | Posted on: 03/28/2025 | Last updated: 03/28/2025

Manual J Load Calculation Training, Online with Southface Institute, May 5-6, 9 am - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

During this two-day course, students will dive into Manual J calculation standards for HVAC sizing and energy code compliance. Students will not only learn how to use the CoolCalc Manual J c

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 292 views | Posted on: 03/18/2025 | Last updated: 04/29/2025

Schaumburg Home Show - Featuring The Solar House, March 15 - 16, Schaumburg, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Chicago Home Show returns to the Schaumburg Convention Center, March 15th & 16th, with free Admission and free Parking. ISEA Solar Ambassadors, as well as the Solar House, will be exhibiting a

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 656 views | Posted on: 02/24/2025 | Last updated: 02/25/2025

En-ROADS Virtual Climate Workshop, February 19, 12 - 1 Pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This interactive experience, grounded in the latest climate science, allows participants to explore and test various climate solutions in real time using the climate simulator En-ROADS, developed by C

California Green Building

0 replies | 647 views | Posted on: 02/01/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Affordable, Fire Resistant Made In USA Building Systems for Homesand Small Commercial Buildings

by KevinH // KevinH Custom Home Designer USA/Canada

Hello,

 There are companies in the USA that offer an Affordable and Fire Resistant Building System.

Look Into Gigacrete and Strata Group International. Both Systems limit the number of prod

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Related to: Related Industries - Products

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Fire resistant,hurricane resistant

0 replies | 2440 views | Posted on: 01/12/2025 | Last updated: 01/12/2025

Free Webinar: Appliances and Energy Storage, All-Electric Design and Construction Series, January 30, 12-1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

All-Electric Design & Construction Series

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, they’ll share the nuts

California Green Building

0 replies | 724 views | Posted on: 12/20/2024 | Last updated: 12/23/2024

Free Webinar: GBU Coffee Chat: Equitable Decarbonization – In Philadelphia and Around the World, December 18, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Green Building United and GBU's 2024 Muscoe Martin Fellow, Yuto Morishita for a conversation on how Philadelphia can learn from other cities as we work towards prioritizing equity in dec

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 863 views | Posted on: 11/29/2024 | Last updated: 11/30/2024

USGBC Middle Atlantic and New England Region: Promoting a Circular Economy, October 13, 10:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the Mid-Atlantic and New England (MANE) region of USGBC for a virtual, interactive session on how the promoting a circular economy within our region will promote a better standard of living for a

Filed under: Green Building Finance

Keywords: Business Development,New England,Circular Economy,Green Building Finance

0 replies | 1684 views | Posted on: 09/09/2021 | Last updated: 09/09/2021

BUILD UPON2 Virtual Summit by World Green Building Council, September 20

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As a flagship event on the first day of World Green Building Week 2021, the Build UPON2 Summit will bring together hundreds of leaders from industry, public sector and civil society in an on

0 replies | 868 views | Posted on: 08/24/2021 | Last updated: 08/24/2021

Greenbuild 2021: Virtual Green Business Summit, August 12

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

Greenbuild 2021's three virtual summits dive into critical topics within the green building space, offer continuing education credits, and are included with a Greenbuild All Access Pass.

Sustainabi

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Keywords: Greenbuild,Green Business,Green Business Summit

0 replies | 1937 views | Posted on: 07/24/2021 | Last updated: 08/06/2021

Webinar: Innovative Green Stronger Steel Frame- Fire & Earthquake Resistant Homes, July 10, 2 pm EDT

by Power Community Development Systems Inc.

A Conference call for Landowners, Home Contractors, Home Developers, Architects, Engineers, Financial Advisors, Realtors  Investors, Homeowners or anyone who wants to build green affordable homes

Filed under: Resilience

California Green Building

Keywords: Fire Safety,Resilience,Earthquake,Steel Frame

0 replies | 955 views | Posted on: 06/30/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

The AHR Expo / HVACR Marketplace: January 22 -24, Chicago

by Oyin

The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), which started 86 years ago as a heating and ventilation show, has grown into the world's largest HVACR industry event.…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 2398 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 12/14/2017

Free CE Webinar: Renewable Energy Certificates For Green Building Explained, June 9, 12 pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are one of the most widely used instruments of environmental impact for green building and yet they are also widely misunderstood. Join Heather Schrock for a break

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1792 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/27/2021

Parsons Healthy Materials Lab: 6th Annual Healthier Design Innovation Contest! Submission Deadline: Monday May 17, 2021

by Rate It Green Team

Does your work exemplify healthy material innovation and advocacy in design?  

Are you a design activist creating innovative design while promoting equity? Are you using healthy materials

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Keywords: Design,Parsons Healthy Materials Lab

0 replies | 1231 views | Posted on: 05/01/2021 | Last updated: 05/01/2021

Webinar: Strategies for Building Equity into Planning, by USGBC's Middle Atlantic and New England Regions, May 6, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The City of Lancaster is preparing for its first Comprehensive Plan in twenty-seven years, which means the residents are long overdue for renewing their vision for development and growth. Doing so is

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Social Equity,Pennsylvania,Smart Planning,Strategy

0 replies | 1170 views | Posted on: 04/18/2021 | Last updated: 04/18/2021

Association of Energy Services Professional's Spring Conference & Expo, May 21-23, Atlanta, GA

by Oyin

A gathering of the brightest minds in program planning, implementation, evaluation, technology deployment, marketing, DSM business issues, policy and more will be in Atlanta to share their insights, e…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 754 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show, March 7 - 9, Boston, MA

by Oyin

The BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show is a premier regional event for professionals and practitioners in the fields of high-performance building, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. W…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability

0 replies | 3350 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/23/2018

Asia Power Week, September 18 - 20, Jakarta, Indonesia

by Oyin

Asia Power Week has, over its 25 year history, established itself as a leading platform where the power industry comes together to share information on the challenges facing the industry and discuss o…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1045 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

2nd Annual Sustainability Leadership Breakfast, Nov 1, Nashville, TN

by Oyin

IIDA & USGBC PRESENT: Sustainability’s Second Wave: Stories from the Front Lines Guest Speaker: Mike Johnson, Director of Sustainability, 3form Keynote: Judith Webb, EVP, International WELL…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 819 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Mayor Michael B. Hancock's 2017 Sustainable Denver Summit, Dec 5, Denver, CO

by Oyin

Mayor Michael B. Hancock invites you to the 2017 Sustainable Denver Summit – Growing Responsibly ABOUT THE SUMMIT The Sustainable Denver Summit caps a year-long process that engages the commu…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1218 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Roseville Senior Center Presentation- Save Money on Utilities, October 24, Minnesota

by Oyin

Hosted by Citizen’s Utility Board (CUB) of Minnesota With cooler weather on the way, it’s time to prepare for heating bills again. Are you interested in learning how to keep heating and ener…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 682 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

NEXT Innovation Conference, November 17th, Syracuse, New York

by Oyin

Now in its fourth edition, NEXT is a conference focused on innovation in technology, manufacturing, and biotech. The event brings together fast-track companies, managers, researchers, medical professi…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 3184 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Local Chapter Welcome Party by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter (USGBC MA), November 7th

by Oyin

In proper Greenbuild fashion, the USGBC MA community welcomes all who have travelled far and wide to connect with our local practitioner community. During this gathering, members of our community will…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1002 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

 

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