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FREE Webinar: Indoor Air Quality, Lessons for the Future of Public Health, World GBC & UL, May 7, 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Co-hosted by UL, an expert conversation about indoor environmental quality in our homes and buildings.

This webinar is a part of "Air Quality in the Built Environment"- a Live Webinar Ser

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 917 views | Posted on: 04/30/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

Turning Vision into Reality at the Etna Center for Community (ECO), in Etna, Pennsylvania, April 9, 9-10:30 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In 2017, former Etna Borough Councilwoman Megan Tuñón and her husband held the historic Ochse Building on the 341-343 block of Butler Street under conservatorship until the Etn

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 328 views | Posted on: 03/25/2025 | Last updated: 03/25/2025

Free Webinar: Retrofit Solutions Webinar Series - Innovative Gas Technologies & the Role of Utilities in a Clean Energy Future, April 2, 12 pm CT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As the energy sector moves toward a low-carbon future, both electric and gas utilities will play a critical role in ensuring safe, reliable, and affordable energy solutions. This virtual session will

0 replies | 494 views | Posted on: 03/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/07/2025

Accelerating the Circular Economy, April 29 - May 1, Denver, Colorado

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Circularity is the premier gathering of professionals advancing solutions for the circular economy. Focused on accelerating systems change, Circularity empowers attendees to rethink how we make, sell,

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 865 views | Posted on: 02/07/2025 | Last updated: 03/15/2025

Sustainable Enterprise Conference of Sonoma, March 27, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Sustainable Enterprise Conference, guided by Sustainable North Bay, is a testament to the power of collaboration in advancing sustainability. Through its alignment with the One Planet Living

California Green Building

0 replies | 771 views | Posted on: 01/21/2025 | Last updated: 01/21/2025

Green Schools Conference, March 3-4, Orlando, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Green Schools Conference (GSC) brings together everyone involved in creating and advocating for green schools, with a focus on those leading their schools and school systems toward whole-school su

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 720 views | Posted on: 12/31/2024 | Last updated: 01/01/2025

Canary Live Houston at Greentown Labs, Houston, Texas, January 30, 5 - 10pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Canary Media is excited to bring this live event series to Houston on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 5:00–9:00 pm at Greentown Labs. Topics include industrial decarbonizatio

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 774 views | Posted on: 12/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: For the Birds: Energy Co-Benefits of Bird-Friendly Buildings, December 10, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Enhancing energy efficiency through building envelope technologies doesn’t just improve building performance – it can also play a key role in protecting bird populations. Join this webinar

0 replies | 552 views | Posted on: 11/18/2024 | Last updated: 11/18/2024

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort & Energy Efficiency: IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration, Online, November 14, 9 am-1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

More and more buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Ho

California Green Building

0 replies | 459 views | Posted on: 10/31/2024 | Last updated: 10/31/2024

Free Better Buildings Webinar: Inventorying Building Refrigerants and Reducing Leaks, October 29, 11 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Discover how recent EPA rules are transforming the future of refrigerants, a significant source of emissions found in nearly every type of building. Join this webinar to learn how to identify, categor

0 replies | 545 views | Posted on: 10/05/2024 | Last updated: 10/05/2024

FREE Webinar: Concrete Tile Roofing: The World's Most Sustainable and Energy Efficient Roof System, June 25, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This one hour course will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle cos

Filed under: Roof Tile

Related to: Roofing

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Concrete Tile Roofing

0 replies | 782 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Webinar: Green Urbanisation from the Roof to the Road, June 10, 12pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This free online webinar will provide an overview of the Green Urbanisation and SUDs solutions developed by Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation focused on the applications of the innovative Permavo

Filed under: Urban Planning

Related to: Roofing,Sustainable Communities and Developments

UK Green Building

Keywords: Urbanization,Smart Cities,Roofing

0 replies | 1048 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

Webinar: Learn about Title 24 & CalGreen Building Code Updates, May 27, 12-2 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join for an educational update on the changes to California Title 24 Codes and local ordinances!

Attendees will learn about the changes from the previous code cycles and how to ensure both new

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC-LA,CalGreen Building Code,Title 24 Energy Code,Existing Building Ordinances

0 replies | 1152 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

Industrial and Commercial Flooring - A Technology Conference (9/27-28/16)

by aahassonjee

For registration and more info, please contact Vedha Murali (Deputy Director- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)) Venue: Chennai Trade Center, Chennai Tel: +91 44 42444555 Email: vedha.murali…

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: India Green Building

0 replies | 839 views | Posted on: 09/21/2016 | Last updated: 09/21/2016

Best Practices in Remote Building Management, Hosted by USGBC National Capital Region, April 29, 1-2:30 EDT pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC NCR: Best Practices in Remote Building Management: Operating Buildings from Your Bedroom

With many commercial buildings emptied of tenants and running on skeleton crews, managing buildings re

Filed under: Green Facilities

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Remote Building Management

0 replies | 1665 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

Free Webinar: Confronting COVID-19: Healthy Buildings; Optimizing Mental Health (Note: Registration Required), 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tuesday, March 31 1:00-2:15 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) / 6:00pm – 7:15pm BST (British Summer Time) / 7:00pm – 8:15pm CEST (Central European Summer Time)

In this webinar, hear from e

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 03/31/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

WEBINAR: April First Friday Webinar: LEED Residential - The Evolution Towards Higher Performing Homes, April 3, 12:15 PM EDT

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

This session presents information and case studies on LEED in the residential market.

Missed Greenbuild Chicago 2018? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session presents infor

Filed under: Education

Related to: Other,Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Whole Building Labeling/Transparency,Standards

Keywords: Webinar,USGBC,LEED V4

0 replies | 1888 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

Webinar: A Call to Action for Zero Embodied Carbon, April 2, 10 am PDT

by Connie NBI

Getting to zero requires targeting both operating and embodied carbon. Buildings are responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions–28% attributed to operational carbon, and 11% to embodied emis

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 3108 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 03/06/2020

Google Soon to Deliver on 100% Renewables Promise

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Sometime within the next 12 months, internet search and cloud services giant Google will be buying enough clean power on an ongoing basis to account for the electricity needs of both its 13 data cente…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,google,Corporate Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1495 views | Posted on: 02/14/2017 | Last updated: 02/15/2017

Event: Conquering the Energy Code for Architects & Engineers: Commercial. February 17, 9am - 5pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Conquering the Energy Code for Architects & Engineers: Commercial February 17, 9am - 5pm EST Urban Green Council - Manhattan 55 Broad Street, 9th Floor - Blue Room New York, NY Demystify New Yo…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Energy Code,Continuing Education Credits

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

All Dutch trains now run 100% on wind power

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Electric trains have always been a relatively sustainable mode of transport, with much lower emissions than cars, but as of the 1st of January, 2017, all electric train rides in the Netherlands have b…

Filed under: Transportation

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Sustainable Transportation,Transport,Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 2461 views | Posted on: 01/20/2017 | Last updated: 01/20/2017

NEWHAB - Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings - Seeks Managing Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings works to expand healthy, efficient housing for all by leveraging the relationships between individuals, sectors, and policies. We d…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Green Jobs,NEWHAB

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 12/15/2016 | Last updated: 12/15/2016

USGBC MA Advocacy Roundtable - Mon, December 5, 5:30 – 7 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Green Building Advocacy Roundtable Free/All are Welcome Mon, December 5 5:30 – 7 pm EST 50 Milk Street 17th Floor " Hercules" Room Boston, MA 02210 Legislation and policy dr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 781 views | Posted on: 11/29/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

Green Building Initiative - Administrative Services Coordinator, Account Manager/Client Support

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The GBI has two positions available: Administrative Services Coordinator The Green Building Initiative (GBI) seeks a detail-oriented administrative services coordinator to support its high-funct…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Initiative

0 replies | 555 views | Posted on: 11/07/2016 | Last updated: 11/07/2016

CSI Boston Chapter, 10/19 Event: Overcoming LEED v4 Materials Quandaries - 5-7:30 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CSI Boston Chapter, 10/19 Event 'Overcoming LEED v4 Materials Quandaries' 5-7:30 pm The University of Massachusetts Club One Beacon Street 32nd Floor Boston, MA 02108 Please join Construct…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED V4,CSI Boston

0 replies | 1490 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 10/17/2016

 

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