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Held in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, this international conference encourages academics and scholars to meet and exchange ideas and views in a forum stimulating respectful di
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With fewer building department staff, longer distances to travel between job sites, and less opportunity for workforce education and training, energy code enforcement can present unique challenges in
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Shipping Container Design, Online, Presented by Yestermorrow, 8 2-hour Sessions. March 12 - April 30
In this class, students will design their own shipping container home - for an actual site! - responding to weather, topography, codes, budget and schedule. Designing the foundations, HVAC, plumbing,
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Join PG&E as Electrify My Home (EMH) in this lunch time introductory level webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series will highlight the tremendous bu
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Free Webinar: The New Cool: The Transition to Low-GWP and Natural Refrigerants, February 6, 11am EST
Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) released into the atmosphere pose a significant global warming impact, prompting regulatory measures from the EPA to phase down the production and consumption of HFCs by 85%
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Free Webinar: Save Money On An Electric Car: Rebates & Incentives, January 15, 7pm
Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts, and new program announcements f
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Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: Heat Pumps Can Be the Next AC: A Study, December 13, 12-1 pm ET
Heat pumps can do everything an air conditioner (AC) can and more. So why replace old ACs with the same old AC technology when heat pumps can do better? This idea is quickly moving from concept to rea
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School facility and custodial staff members are unsung heroes in the quest for healthy and high-performing school buildings that contribute to thriving environments for students. GPRO training fo
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Built Environment Plus: Energy Codes and Trends, Online, November 28, 3-5 pm
This course will cover many rapidly evolving elements of sustainable design with particular attention to energy codes and trends applicable in Massachusetts. Topics will include the new Stretch Energy
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Frick Environmental Center Tour featuring Women+ in Green, March 19, 8:30-10 am, Pittsburgh
The Frick Environmental Center is one of the greenest buildings in the world – one of only 25 buildings across the globe to achieve full Living Building certification. It operates at net positiv
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Biophilia in Building Design and Operations, March 4, New York, New York
Biophilic design is gaining traction in the building industry, but how is it actually being implemented in New York City? And in what ways does it benefit building occupants and the environment?
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Green Heating And Cooling With Heat Pumps In Wayland, March 3, Wayland, MA
Electrifying your home’s heating system with a heat pump is one of the most effective ways to reduce your overall carbon footprint and make your home more comfortable. Learn about cold-climate a
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Buildings of Excellence: Large-Scale Passive House, February 12, New York, NY
Join NYSERDA and BE-Ex for the third NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Gallery Talk, featuring Sendero Verde and Cornell Tech, two transformative Passive House buildings and Buildings of Excellence
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NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI - July 15
NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI Friday, July 15, 1 - 5 pm CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, Pending approval Construction on this new residence is scheduled to take place sta…
Solar Power Mexico (Postponed), November 18-20, Mexico City, Mexico
Solar Power Mexico is the first exhibition and conference specialized in the energy and solar technology segment, a business with growth rates of over 25% and an expected investment of over USD $100 b
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Community Choice Energy Summit, January 22-24, Sacramento, CA
The Community Choice Energy Summit 2020 is an opportunity for CCAs at all stages to gather, network, and discuss their future roles in California energy. Discussions and case studies will focus o
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Sustain Dane Summit Conference, Thursday, November 19, Fitchburg, WI
The 2019 Sustain Dane Summit will explore the theme of regeneration for community wellbeing.
Sustain Dane and Edgewood College invite you to be part of the 2019 Sustain Dane Summit: Regenerate for
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NSBRC Passivhaus Workshop, November 22-23, UK
Many visitors to the NSBRC want to create an ‘eco home’. The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.
Meet Pass
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Living Proof: The Bullitt Center, Three Years Later, September 13, 2016, 6 -8 pm
Living Proof: The Bullitt Center, Three Years Later September 13, 2016 6 -8 pm The Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place New York, NY 10012 A net-zero building with passive heat recover…
Introduction To living Building Challenge, San Diego - August 17,2016 5:30-8:30 pm
Introduction To living Building Challenge, San Diego August 17,2016, 5:30-8:30 pm Miller Hull 2150 W Washington St, San Diego, CA 92110 (adjacent to the Washington Street Station on the Trolle…
Community and Urban Gardening: Both An Environmental And Healthy Choice
Over the past few years, urban farms and community gardens have become increasingly popular throughout the United States. In fact, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations reports t…
AUGUST 2nd: Insectary Plants Field Day at Michigan State University
MSU entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for valuable pest control and pollination services to farms and gardens and want to share their results with you at the Supporting …
Greenbuild International Conference and Expo - October 5-7
Come see the worlds largest conference and expo dedicated to green building at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Los Angeles! Greenbuild features two days of expo possibilities an…
Indoor Air Pollutants - Invisible but Affecting Our Health
Today, pollution of all kinds affects our planet and our health. Pollution comes in many shapes and forms, but this discussion will focus on specifically indoor air pollutants and the unknown invisibl…
Microscopic Bacteria Bring Concrete to Life
More and more often, engineers find themselves turning to the natural world for inspiration. By handpicking key properties from the planet’s biodiversity, scientists are able to create designs that …
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