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Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive Buildings, August 9, 3 PM
In this course, Built Environment Plus will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification metrics, common design elements, and net-zero potential, as well as the i
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From inspecting existing systems to planning and installing future all-electric energy upgrades, this course will cover the many options and strategies for cost-effective home electrification retrofit
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Virtual Event: Building a Sustainable Future: Energy-Efficient Construction Techniques, March 8
Are you interested in learning about the latest sustainable building practices and energy-efficient construction techniques? Join Tradebase for a virtual conference that brings together industry
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Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Sustainable Lighting, February 21, 5:30-7:30 pm PT
Sustainable design is a fundamental part of our lighting industry. As part of the design process, they aim to reduce the usage of energy and to reduce the wasteful impact on the environment we live in
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Free Webinar: Intro to Residential HVAC Systems, January 30, 9-11 am PT
This class will cover the basic steps needed to design a residential heating and cooling system. It will cover load calculations (ACCA Manual J), equipment selection (ACCA Manual S) and duct des
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21 Acres Green Building Tour, January 13, 1- 2 pm, Woodinville, Washington
Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? Attend this tour of the 21 Acres Green Building!
You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the
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2023 Black Sustainability Summit, Online, (Encore), Available December 11 - 18
December 11 - 18, 2023, join in for an incredible event focused on promoting sustainability within the Black community. This summit is a unique opportunity to learn, connect, and inspire change.
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Free CE Webinar: Intro To Green Residential Valuation & Appraisal,December 6, 12-1pm EST
GHI is no longer using eventbrite for registration. Please head over to our website to official register for this event! https://givebutter.com/Intro-To-Green-Residential-Valuation-Appraisal-G
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Deciding When to Replace Windows
Thanks to GreenBuilder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for kicking off our series on Windows and Energy Efficiency!
In this conversation, Matt explains when it’s time to start thin
Online Workshop: EcoDistricts -- A New Model of Urban Re-Generation, September 20, 1 pm ET
In this workshop attendees will discover a framework to transform existing neighborhoods through the lens of Equity, Resilience and Climate Change and a process to create a roadmap and structure for c
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North: 2022 North Texas Facilities Expo, Arlington, TX, October 5 - 6
North Texas Facilities Expo features two full days of exhibits and conferences all in one place and all for free. North Texas Facilities Expo meets the facilities engineering, maintenance and energy m
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Free GreenCE Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, September 8, 12 pm ET
In this one-hour course, the webinar discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o
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Attendees will practice using Airtightness tapes, grommets and other sealing products with a group of experienced trainers/sealers on hand to direct and coach them. Livestream delegates will oversee t
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All-Energy Australia, Clean and Renewable Energy Event, Oct 3 - 4, Melbourne, Australia
All-Energy Australia is Australia's largest clean energy event for anyone with an interest in renewable, sustainable or clean energy. The exhibition is highly relevant to all companies actively inv…
Western Resilience Series, USGBC Mountain Region: Extreme Heat, Online, June 22, 12PM
Extreme heat caused by climate change is impacting cities, agricultural lands and forests across the western United States. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Heat waves are occu
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Making Homes More Disaster Proof; Reaction to Grace & Corbett Lunsford and Matt Risinger
Our homes and buildings have to become more adaptable and resilient, which means they must be able to endure different conditions and changing occupant needs, and they must also be weather&n
Free CE Webinar: Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures, May 11, 12 pm EST
Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures presents a clear and practical guide to achieving the highest levels of resilient and sustainable building enclosures while eliminating foam. The growing
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Urban Green Webinar: Habitat for Humanity Net Zero: Green, Affordable Homes, April 26, 10 am
Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County’s latest venture offers solutions to combat three significant challenges in NYC: low homeownership rate, racial housing inequity and bui
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A Brief History of Green Building
Today, green building is defined by the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive as “the practice of 1) increasing the efficiency with which buildings and their sites use energy, water, and
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Go Clean Energy Conference and Social Hour, July 13, Bend, Oregon
Network, Learn, Connect The second annual Central Oregon Energy Conference where business, government, organizations, and individuals will connect on the new issues and opportunities about energy a…
3-Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Program, July 25 - 27, Kochi, India
A three-day training workshop is being organized by GRIHA Council in association with TERI from July 25-27 2018 in Kochi. The workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge on green buildings and GRIHA rati…
16th Edition Green Building Congress 2018, October 31st-November 3rd in Hyderabad, India
Today, India is witnessing tremendous growth in infrastructural development. The construction industry in India is one of the largest economic activities. As the sector is growing rapidly, preserving …
BMAM Expo Asia 2018 Bangkok, Thailand, September 12-14
BMAM Expo Asia 2018, the international exhibition and conference on building maintenance and facilities management gives you the opportunity to penetrate this lucrative market. This is a great oppo…
2018 Rural Energy Conference, October 22, 2018, Atlanta, GA
Small towns and rural countryside make up three fourths of the land area in the United States and are home to 14% of the total US population. Rural America, defined as areas with a population of less …
2018 AASHE Conference & Expo, October 2, Pittsburgh, PA
Expected to draw over 2,000 participants, AASHE’s annual conference is the largest stage to share effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions which advance sustai…
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