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Greening our Schools while focusing on health, June 14, North Haven, CT, 5 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Greening our school while focusing on health.

MaryBeth Smuts, PhD - “Successful Strategies for Greening Existing School Buildings”  U.S. EPA Region 1- New England, Region

Filed under: Green Schools

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Health,Green Schools,School requirements,Green tools

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 06/04/2020 | Last updated: 06/04/2020

Free Webinar: Code Campaigns, Creating a Health, Resilience, and Efficiency Baseline for Illinois (and everywhere), May 8, 12-1 pm CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance, RMI, and AIA Chicago to learn how strong codes make homes and buildings more resilient, comfortable, affordable to operate, and climate-aligned. In Illinois, over 46% of

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 739 views | Posted on: 04/17/2025 | Last updated: 04/17/2025

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 | 690 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 | 802 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 | 1255 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 | 908 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 | 892 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 | 992 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 | 698 views | Posted on: 11/18/2024 | Last updated: 11/18/2024

FREE Webinar: Green Affordable Home, Fire, & Earthquake Resistant, August 8, 2 pm EDT

by Power Community Development Systems Inc.

All landowners, home contractors, home developers, architects, engineers, financial advisors, realtors, investors, homeowners: this webinar is for you!

Learn how to build homes that are strong eno

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Fire Safety,Green Homes,Earthquake

0 replies | 1282 views | Posted on: 07/16/2020 | Last updated: 07/24/2020

Webinar: Green Code for High Performance Healthcare (LEED Training), August 7, 12:15 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide and overview of Standard 189.3 as well as a comparison of Standard 189.3 to LEED.

1. Attendees will learn how Standard 189.3 Site Sustainability requirements can help

Filed under: Green Living

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,LEED,Health,Healthcare

0 replies | 1450 views | Posted on: 07/01/2020 | Last updated: 07/02/2020

Webinar: The Role of Flooring in Healthy Indoor Spaces, June 30, 1 PM ET

by Richard Minasian // Student

Due to increased concerns of pandemics brought on by COVID-19, there's a strong interest in healthy indoor spaces. The need to properly clean and maintain flooring must be balanced with other indo

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: healthy building strategies,Healthy Indoor Spaces,Indoor Health,Cleaning and maintenance

0 replies | 1735 views | Posted on: 06/17/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

Webinar: Releasing the Full Capacity of DERs (11/15 @ 2pmEST)

by aahassonjee

Today’s energy system is transitioning from the traditional electrical grid into a distributed, dynamic energy network. With the rapid integration of distributed energy resources (DERs) at the grid …

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 11/13/2016 | Last updated: 11/13/2016

Webinar: USGBC Virginia 2020 Legislative Recap, June 1, 11 AM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join USGBC’s Senior Policy Council, Liz Beardsley, and the Executive Director of the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council, Chelsea Harnish!

The 2020 session of the Virginia General Assembly was

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Resiliency,Online Business Classes,Policy and legislation

0 replies | 1065 views | Posted on: 05/24/2020 | Last updated: 05/24/2020

Free Webinar Hosted by NBI, Planning and Design for Getting to Zero in Schools, October 8, 10 - 11 am PDT

by Connie NBI

Zero energy school construction is a growing trend across the country. An innovative combination of internal and external champions, integrated design, energy efficiency management strategies and rene

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,Schools,Zero Energy,Net Zero Energy,NZE

0 replies | 1456 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/07/2020

FREE Webinar - State Pollinator-Friendly Solar Initiatives, Hosted by CESA, May 5, 1-2:30 pm

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Recognizing that solar installations can benefit from pollinator-friendly ground cover, many states have taken action to promote this promising solar PV design and management approach. In this webinar

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Pollinators,Nature

0 replies | 1431 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/23/2020

FREE Green Building Webinar - Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, April 16, 12pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Filed under: Online Courses

0 replies | 2396 views | Posted on: 04/08/2020 | Last updated: 04/09/2020

AIA Westchester Hudson Valley 2017 Design & Technology Expo, March 13 - 1-9pm, Tarrytown

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2017 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY EXPO, PROGRESSION AIA Westchester Hudson Valley 2017 Design & Technology Expo March 13 - 1-9pm Westchester Marriot 670 White Plains Road Tarrytown, NY, 10591 EXPO FL…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA Westchester Hudson Valley

0 replies | 709 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

Free Event: Moving Goods & People to, from, and along the Brooklyn Waterfront, 3/31, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, Brooklyn, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Moving Goods and People to, from, and along the Brooklyn Waterfront by BWRC and UTRC Friday, March 31, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall 209 Joralemon Street Brooklyn, N…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Transportation,New York Events,Brooklyn,Waterfront

0 replies | 1460 views | Posted on: 03/03/2017 | Last updated: 03/03/2017

Green Roof Design & Installation Training: Feb 23, 8:30-5pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Green Roof Design & Installation Training by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities When: Thursday, Feb 23 - 8:30am to 5pm Where: Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (CMPBS) - 8604 FM 969, Aus…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Training event

0 replies | 1364 views | Posted on: 02/19/2017 | Last updated: 02/19/2017

Internship Opportunity: City of Boston’s Office of Environment, Energy, and Open Space

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Internship Opportunity: City of Boston’s Office of Environment, Energy, and Open Space Pay: $18 per hour Duration: Now through June. 25-35 hours per week, based on candidate’s availability. L…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 1394 views | Posted on: 02/09/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2017

Webinar: GreenBiz: The State of Green Business 2017 - January 31, 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: GreenBiz: The State of Green Business 2017- January 31, 1 pm EST Join GreenBiz January 31st for the the release of the 10th annual edition of State of Green Business. Each year, the re…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainability,Greenbiz,Green Business

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

USGBC MA: Building Tech Forum 2017, February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm: The Rise of the Smart Cities, Boston

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Investigate the next frontier for sustainability in the urban realm: the potential of smart cities. Learn how this growing trend will benefit the agenda for sustainability. Hear from Jascha Fran…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 559 views | Posted on: 01/17/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2017

Increasing Transparency in the Built Environment - March 30, 2017, 7:30-9:30 am - Denver

by JackSawyer // Student

Increasing Transparency in the Built Environment March 30, 2017, 7:30-9:30 am Xcel Energy 1800 Larimer St. Denver , CO 80202 Join USGBC Colorado and the Denver Chapter of IFMA for a March 30…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1301 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

 

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