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Healthy Buildings Challenge Kickoff Event, Online and Free, October 6, 5:30 pm EDT
The Healthy Buildings Challenge, a Greentown Launch program with Greentown Labs and Saint-Gobain and supported by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, is supportin
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Energy Efficiency: Educators, Online Workshop, November 7, 1 - 4 pm BST (UK)
Designed to support educators in building their knowledge and confidence around net zero and sustainability in construction and the built environment, this workshop is ideal for tutors, curriculum lea
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Climatetech Summit 2025, In Person and Live Event, November 6, Boston, Massachusetts
The world is at an inflection point: there’s an unprecedented demand for energy globally, emissions must be drastically reduced, and resilience has never been more critical. Meeting this growing
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Achieving High Performance with a Code-Designed Project, Online, October 24, 3 - 4 pm ET
We all know that the right way to build a high-performance, low-carbon home starts in the design phase, right? Early and careful planning, research, estimating and coordinating with trades during desi
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Free Webinar: Next Generation Passive Solar, September 23, 9:30 - 11 am PT
We all learned the principles of passive solar design in school – south facing orientation, strategic windows, thermal mass, etc., but the old rules don’t apply in the same way. Modern bui
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Free Webinar: Best Practices for Hot Water Distribution, August 20, 4 - 5:30 pm PT
Do you want higher performance at lower costs? Every decision that increases pipe length decreases efficiency and adds costs. Right-sizing pipes and water heaters is essential. Integrating air source
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Smart City Expo Miami - RE:IMAGINE URBAN SPACES, October 6-8, Miami, Florida
Immerse yourself in forward-thinking urban solutions and innovative city planning approaches from experts across multiple disciplines. Smart City Expo Miami takes place October 6-8 at Miami Dade Colle
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Free Webinar: Beyond the Surface: Vetting Materials for Health, Carbon, & Impact, June 19, 12 pm, MT
Join AIA Colorado's Committee on the Environment for a virtual presentation on materials.
The Committee on the Environment is a state and national AIA Knowledge Community workin
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The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts a series of monthly presentations on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions. This month's theme is wil
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CxA Workshop On-Demand + Live Q&A session with Instructors, December 9
Commissioning (CxA) Workshop on demand (watch at your convenience or livestream on December 9, 11:00 am Eastern): This 3-hr pre-recorded video will cover all aspects of commissioning ranging from proj
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Webinar: Go Net Zero Energy - San Diego, November 17, 9 am PST
The City of San Diego owns more than 200 existing facilities and there are thousands of existing commercial properties in the city limits that will need to be retrofitted to reach the state’s 50
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What is the future of small and medium sized building (SMB) electrification? How do we electrify low-to-moderate income and underserved communities? BlocPower's two pronged approach toward SMB ele
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Sustainable Home Fair at Old Stone House, Brooklyn, NY, October 16, 11 am EDT
Homeowners, renters, building owners and managers are invited to a Sustainable Home Fair on October 16th from 11 am - 5 pm. Co-hosted by the Old Stone House, Heat/Cool Smart Brooklyn and NYC 2030 Dist
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Project Finance Documentation by Infocast, Nov 1 - 2, Denver, CO
Learn How Real Financing Documents for Wind and Solar Projects Are Negotiated This two-day Project Finance Documentation course will provide attendees with a broad knowledge base about the fundamen…
Greenbuild's Global Health & Wellness Summit, September 9
More critical than ever, the Global Health & Wellness Summit brings industry leaders together to discuss how healthy, accessible spaces are being redefined amid the ongoing climate and global heal
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Webinar: Green & Healthy Housing for All, August 17, 10 am PST
The buildings we create affect the communities and the environment they rest within. Join us on August 17th to discuss the affordable housing crisis in the golden state, the third event in our Interse
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GPRO Fundamentals Of Building Green, Online Course, July 22, 9am - 2 pm EDT
In this GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green online course, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient.
This
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The impact of green buildings in the Brazilian economy
Green building is gaining space in Brazilian economy, accorded with GBCB (Green Building Council Brazil), sustainable buildings account about 10% of the national construction GDP. This is significant …
City Council Hearing: Net Zero for New Boston Buildings Monday, Dec. 11, 2pm, Boston City Hall
For many cities, buildings are the largest cause of carbon emissions. In Boston, emissions are estimated at well over 50%. Boston has a stated goal to be carbon neutral by 2050 . . . but 70 MILLIO…
India Rooftop Solar Congress 2018, Jan 18-19, Delhi, India
The two-day conference program brings together project developers, rooftop owners, financial institution,technology leaders,industry advisories, financial experts, government representatives, policyma…
Responsible Business Summit New York 2018, March 26-27, Brooklyn
It’s no longer enough to view sustainability as a siloed business issue and view it as the possibility to gain an advantage over your competitor. To create real change, businesses must work together…
3rd Acting Locally for a More Sustainable World Conference, Jan 27, Central New Jersey
The Northeast Earth Coalition, Inc. (NEEC) is sponsoring a gathering of community leaders and groups from northern and central New Jersey to network on environmental issues, including local food, sust…
Energy Storage Association's 28th Annual Conference and Expo, April 18-20, Boston, MA
For decades, energy storage technology has continued to advance towards integrating electricity from any source into a more resilient and reliable grid, creating jobs, lowering energy bills, and helpi…
Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, Nov. 14-16, Chicago, IL
Greenbuild is the world's largest conference and expo dedicated to green building. The ideals and passion of the green building community come alive at Greenbuild. The buzz is contagious. Greenbuild b…
11th Annual North Texas Regional Water Conservation Symposium, Nov 14, Arlington
The 11th Annual North Texas Regional Water Conservation Symposium morning speaker lineup includes, George S. Hawkins, Esq, CEO and General Manager of D.C. Water, sharing his passion for the water indu…
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