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VIDEO: Solaria Lighting - Unique Designs Handmade in Nashville, Tennessee

by Rate It Green Team


Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Josh Walters at the 2020 Atlanta Build Expo to learn about Solaria Lighting and their really creative light fixtures.  Most of Solaria's

Filed under: Lighting

Keywords: Design,Lighting,Interior Design,Lights,Style

0 replies | 3595 views | Posted on: 07/22/2020 | Last updated: 01/31/2023

Free Building Energy Exchange Event: WISE Ask Me Anything with Florence MacGregor, New York City, February 16, 6 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Florence MacGregor is the Executive Director of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, where she has contributed to advancing sustainability practices in the built environment during her seven

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,New York,Community Events,building energy exchange,built environment

0 replies | 1815 views | Posted on: 01/20/2023 | Last updated: 01/20/2023

Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Course, February 2-28

by samanthaklein // Intern

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have a long history of providing flexible, cost-effective, family-oriented housing. Recent regulatory changes in several states make ADUs a viable option to generate re

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Design,Green Homes,Accessory Dwelling Units,ADUs

0 replies | 1055 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

ULI Global Sustainability Outlook 2023, Online and Complimentary, January 11, 1 - 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In late 2022, ULI's Greenprint Center for Building Performance interviewed members of various sustainability-focused Product Councils in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe to inform an "o

0 replies | 1769 views | Posted on: 12/16/2022 | Last updated: 12/16/2022

Hotels of the Future: How is Artificial Intelligence Changing the Hospitality Industry?

by Arloid

The use of AI in the hospitality industry is still in its relative infancy, but the possibilities for adoption are vast. Though technology will never entirely replace the human touch that is at the co

Filed under: Green Facilities

0 replies | 778 views | Posted on: 11/24/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

Online Panel: Green Schools Panel: Building Collaborative Community Partnerships, December 10, 3-4:30 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn from six green school experts in Florida about how to build collaborative community partnerships that support green learning

About this Event

Join us for a virtual learn green panel discus

Filed under: Green Schools

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Schools,Schools

0 replies | 1301 views | Posted on: 12/01/2020 | Last updated: 12/01/2020

USGBC to Fund 500 LEED Professionals in Underserved Communities as Part of "All In" Equity Program and Strategy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Announced at the annual Greenbuild Conference and Expo this past week, the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) plans to provide funding for 500 people in underserved communities to earn

Filed under: Advocacy

Related to: Other

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC,Equity,United States Green Building Council

0 replies | 2834 views | Posted on: 11/13/2020 | Last updated: 02/24/2021

NEWIEE’s 2020 Annual Meeting & Fall Fête, Online, November 19, 4-6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Watch The Annual Meeting Recording & Join Us For The Fall Fête Virtually

November 19th Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Sparkposium and Networking Break Out Rooms

While gath

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: New England Women In Energy and the Environment,NEWIEE

0 replies | 1546 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Webinar, Green Loan Roundtable: Emerging Green Lending Products, October 22, 12pm - 2:30pm EDT

by SarahA

Join the Greater Boston Association of REALTORS to discuss the relationship between agents, appraisers, and lenders in a green transaction.

Plug in for an informative discussion on the TH

Webinar: Deep Dive into Net Zero Water at the R.W. Kern Center, October 15, 8-10 am EDT

by SarahA

The New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: Hampshire College,Net Zero Water,Water Efficiency,R.W. Kern Center,Water Managment,Nexus

0 replies | 2000 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

VIDEO: Learning about the Benefits and Experience of Wall Hung Washlet Toilets, with Toto

by Rate It Green Team


Have you been wondering about washlet toilets, but maybe you were afraid to ask?  Bill Strang of Toto explained how these toilets work during an interview with Matt Hoots at the N

Filed under: Toilets

Keywords: Water Efficiency,Bathroom Design,Bathrooms,Washlets,Toilets,Toto

0 replies | 7990 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/24/2023

Webinar: High Performance Residential Buildings (featuring Rockwool Insulation!), August 27, 11:30 am EST

by ROCKWOOL

The High Performance Residential Buildings webinar is an engaging one hour seminar presented by guest speaker, Chris Laumer-Giddens, co-owner of architecture and construction firm LG Squared.

Chris

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

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

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance Homes,ROCKWOOL

0 replies | 2161 views | Posted on: 08/22/2020 | Last updated: 12/01/2020

FREE Webinar: Residential High Performance and the Three R's: Resistance, Resilience and Recovery, Aug 19, 10 -11 am Central Time

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

High-performance, energy-efficient homes feature carefully designed strategies to maintain the integrity and functionality of the building envelope. These measures include continuous control layers to

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Flooding,Reslience,High-Performance,Extreme Weather,Natural Disasters,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1642 views | Posted on: 08/10/2020 | Last updated: 08/10/2020

Free Webinar: Passive House for Multifamily Buildings, 2/28, 1:00 - 2:00PM EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Passive House for Multifamily Buildings by 475 High Performance Building Supply Tuesday, February 28, 1:00 - 2:00 PM EST Free Webinar Building airtightness, moisture control, and healthy ventil…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Multifamily,Passive House,475 High Performance Building

0 replies | 2522 views | Posted on: 02/23/2017 | Last updated: 02/23/2017

Webinar: Building Enclosure Council - The Integration Building Envelope - Building Envelope System - Physics DMI, July 27, 4:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

(Hour 1) This course provides an overview of the Integrated Building Envelope achieved through the understanding of Design, Material, and Installation to create Continuity in both the process and

Filed under: Architects

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Architecture,Integrative Design,physics

0 replies | 1560 views | Posted on: 07/10/2020 | Last updated: 07/10/2020

11th Annual San Diego Green Building Council Summer Social June 21st 5:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

COME AND CELEBRATE THE START OF SUMMER AND SAN DIEGO'S GREEN BUILDING AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMUNITY WITH LIVE MUSIC, DELICIOUS HORS D'OEUVRES AND LOCAL DRINKS! For the second year in a row, we will …

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 977 views | Posted on: 06/14/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Eco Friendly Hand Drying Strategies June 29th 12pm-1pm EST

by Matt Z. // Student

In this one hour course, the design professional will consider hand drying strategies used in various types of restrooms including schools, restaurants, stadiums, and more. We will assess multiple str…

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Cost Effeciency,Environmental Impact

0 replies | 2215 views | Posted on: 06/02/2017 | Last updated: 06/02/2017

Congratulations to ZeroEnergy Design for Receiving Fine Homebuilding's 2017 Award for Best Energy-Smart Home

by Rate It Green Team

Rate It Green Member ZeroEnergy Design has been awarded the 2017 Award for Best Energy-Smart Home, along with Thoughtforms Corpporation, for a Net Positive Farmhouse in Lincoln, Massachusetts. The Aw…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: Green Building,High Performance Building,NetZero Energy

0 replies | 2315 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

Landscapes for Living: A Forum on Eco-Friendly Gardening and Lawn Care, Saturday, May 13, 10:30 am - 3 pm, Wellesley

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Whether you're a beginning gardener or a long-time green thumb, you'll find inspiration and information as we explore earth-friendly ways to improve and preserve the beauty, health and habitat of our …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1310 views | Posted on: 05/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/08/2017

USGBC MA Emerging Professionals - 2017 Annual Charles River Cleanup, April 29,

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join EPMA on April 29th, 2017 for our Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup! Over 3,000 volunteers around the Boston Area come together to pick up litter, remove invasive species, and assist with par…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1064 views | Posted on: 04/27/2017 | Last updated: 04/27/2017

Webinar: Restoring the Carbon Balance - Session 3: Policies and Financing, 5/11, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM EDT

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The webinar series, Restoring the Carbon Balance, SSF is producing with LightWorks at Arizona State University, is about taking research steps now to have technologies commercially available in the ne…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 948 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Position Available: Director of Communications & Development at Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA), Greenfield, Massachsetts

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

We are looking for a dynamic superhero to join the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association staff as our Director of Communications & Development in Greenfield, MA. The ideal candidate will be as pass…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Northeast Sustainable Energy Association - NESEA,Communications

0 replies | 2093 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Facades+ NYC (4/6-7/17)

by aahassonjee

Join The Architect's Newspaper for Facades+ New York City. Facades+ is the leading conference on performance and design of the building envelope. The unique cross-over of attending professionals br…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 902 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

China to invest $361 billion into renewable power generation by 2020

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

China will invest 2.5 trillion yuan ($361 billion) into renewable power generation by 2020, as the world's largest energy market continues to shift away from dirty coal power towards cleaner fuels. …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Renewable Energy,China

0 replies | 3500 views | Posted on: 03/13/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - Passive DER of 19th Century Row House, Friday June 23, 1-5 pm, Bridgeport

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour - Passive DER of 19th Century Row House Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday June 23, 1-5 pm Bridgeport, Pennsylvania Join NESEA for our first Pro Tour in Penn…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Passive House

0 replies | 1577 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/02/2017

 

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