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AIA 2030 Recognizes ZeroEnergy Design's Achievements in Portfolio-wide EUI Achievement

by Rate It Green Team

Congratulations to Rate It Green Member Zero Energy Design!  ZED was recently recognized by the American Association of Architects (AIA) for being one of only 27 US architectural firms where a 70

Filed under: Green Building News

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2708 views | Posted on: 10/18/2020 | Last updated: 02/09/2021

Free Webinar: Integrating Climate Risk into Your ESG Program: How to Tackle Portfolio Assessment, Risk Mitigation and TCFD Reporting, June 20, 1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Climate change is not a new issue to commercial real estate, but it is one that can be very challenging to address. Failure to develop a comprehensive resilience program that is integrated into the ov

0 replies | 1010 views | Posted on: 06/05/2023 | Last updated: 06/05/2023

Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive Buildings, Online, May 11, 3-5 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

In this course, They will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification metrics, common design elements, and net-zero potential, as well as the impacts Passiv

0 replies | 771 views | Posted on: 04/27/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass with a High-Performance Glass Coating, May 3, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

During this webinar, They will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a low

0 replies | 898 views | Posted on: 04/13/2023 | Last updated: 04/30/2023

Free Hybrid Event: Indian Urban Futures 5: Building on Success?, April 17, 2:30-5 pm, London, United Kingdom

by Hani // Social media manager

As India becomes the world’s most populated and fastest growing country how can mid-sized cities with limited planning capacity respond to climate change, and learn from experience elsewhere? Th

India Green Building

0 replies | 917 views | Posted on: 03/24/2023 | Last updated: 03/25/2023

Free Webinar: Better Buildings For Everyone: How High-Performance Building Hubs Catalyze Action, March 23, 1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Presented by IMT and the National BPS Coalition in collaboration with the Building Performance Partnership.

State and local governments are rapidly adopting next-generation climate policies to redu

0 replies | 905 views | Posted on: 03/10/2023 | Last updated: 03/10/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Mechanical Rooms: Strategies for Electrification Retrofits in Homes, March 29, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

For as long as they’ve built homes, they’ve been using some kind combustion appliance system to heat them. As a result, This buildings are designed and constructed to safely manage th

California Green Building

0 replies | 1533 views | Posted on: 02/21/2023 | Last updated: 03/01/2023

26th International Passive House Conference, March 10-11, Wiesbaden, Germany

by Hani // Social media manager

The 26th International Passive House Conference will be held in the state capital of Hesse in 2023. #EfficiencyNOW will be the focal theme of the event. The Conference will demonstrate how buildings t

0 replies | 1787 views | Posted on: 02/07/2023 | Last updated: 02/07/2023

Free Webinar: Addressing Common Hazards During Energy Upgrades, February 16, 9am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Testing one's work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This course is designed to help participan

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Energy Audits,Energy Efficiency,Home Performance,air sealing,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1819 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/18/2023

Webinar: Risk Reducing Strategies for Schools - Post COVID19, January 13, 1-2:30 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

These speakers are going to share “lessons learning” from how we are dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in our academic institutions. The presentation will go over a short backgrou

Webinar: Better Ventilation: Solutions for Multifamily Buildings, December 8, 9-10:30 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) on December 8th to celebrate the launch of our latest playbook: “Better Ventilation: Solutions for Multifamily Buildings” and a new case

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Multifamily,HVAC,maintenance,Ventilation

0 replies | 1220 views | Posted on: 12/04/2020 | Last updated: 12/04/2020

Free Green Building Webinar: Daylighting by Design, December 2, 12 pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural- lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing

Filed under: Exterior Improvements

Keywords: canopies,canopy systems

0 replies | 1387 views | Posted on: 11/17/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Investing Your Firm in Social Justice Policies, Programs & Practices, November 18, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Learn how to to help your firm/organization optimize policies and practices that improve social equity and enhance employee engagement.

About the Event:

Join the Chicago Living Future Colla

Filed under: Advocacy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Policy,Social Justice,JUST,Farr Associates,Brininstool Lynch,Legat Architects,Valerio Dewalt Train

0 replies | 884 views | Posted on: 11/03/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

Sign On - USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice Sign on to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice through USGBC's letter: "On behalf of the businesses and organizations wor…

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: EPA,EnergyStar,WaterSense,Safer Choice

0 replies | 3002 views | Posted on: 03/31/2017 | Last updated: 03/31/2017

Green Building Congress 2020, A Virtual Event Presented by Indian Green Building Council, October 29 - 31

by SarahA

How will delegates benefit:

  • Listen to experts in Green Built Environment in India and abroad
  • Learn the best practices of the Industry
  • Virtual Networking opportunities
  • Informative case stud

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: India,built environment,Green Building Congress,Indian Green Building Council,International Conference,Hygiene, Health, and Wellbeing

0 replies | 1637 views | Posted on: 09/28/2020 | Last updated: 09/29/2020

The Just Energy Summit, September 28 - October 2

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Out of an abundance of caution and care for the needs and concerns of our community, the 2020 Just Energy Summit (JES2020) is now virtual, September 28-October 2, 2020*.



Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Energy,Social Justice,Energy Access,Equity,Energy Justice

0 replies | 1229 views | Posted on: 09/15/2020 | Last updated: 09/15/2020

Beyond Redlining Webinar Series, Exploring Historical Patterns of Racism, Presented by the American Bar Association

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The American Bar Association has put together a multi-part free webinar series exploring historical patterns of racism in the context of redlining by exploring the intersections of the Black Live

Filed under: Advocacy

Keywords: Real Estate,Community Development,Redlining

0 replies | 3410 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

Webinar: Smart Energy Homes and Buildings 2020, August 27, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As the New England region moves towards modernizing our grids to meet the electric demands of the 21st century, it is critical that our homes and buildings also evolve and respond to the modern g

Filed under: The Smart Home

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Smart Buildings,Smart Homes

0 replies | 1497 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 08/13/2020

USGBC-LA's blog from Beatrice Ungard, titled "What is your City's or Neighborhood's Vocation?"

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

"The idea that a city or a neighborhood has a vocation may sound strange as the concept is usually applied to humans, not places. Yet, the notion of a place's vocation begins to make sense when you th…

Filed under: Resilience

California Green Building

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 06/16/2017 | Last updated: 06/16/2017

June 22, R&T Forum and Public Exhibition, 3:30-5 pm, Syracuse

by AbbieKnight

A yearlong study identified multiple opportunities to promote adoption of multi-modal, sustainable transportation alternatives in the City of Syracuse. The study evaluated the feasibility of developin…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation

0 replies | 1052 views | Posted on: 06/07/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

USGBC NJ Central Branch Dinner Presentation, June 14, Hillsborough

by AbbieKnight

Hear from industry experts what you need to know about: -CURRENT CODE: Gain perspective on current codes and recently adopted increased standards. -INCENTIVES: Are there incentives to build beyon…

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Building,Building Codes

0 replies | 1183 views | Posted on: 05/26/2017 | Last updated: 05/26/2017

Build Exchange Spring 2017: May 21-24

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Build Exchange Spring 2017 May 21-24 Four Seasons Resort, 10600 E Crescent Moon Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Build Exchange brings purchasing executives from some of the most highly respected residen…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Keywords: BuildExchange

0 replies | 838 views | Posted on: 05/11/2017 | Last updated: 05/11/2017

Arnold Arboretum Clean-Up Day: Love your Block

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Arnold Arboretum Clean-Up Day: Love your Block May 13 | 10am-1pm Arnold Arboretum: Bussey Brook Meadow 395 South Street, Boston MA 02130 Join EPMA in supporting the City of Boston’s Love Your B…

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Environment,USGBC Massachusetts

0 replies | 1345 views | Posted on: 04/28/2017 | Last updated: 04/28/2017

Free Event: 10th Annual Boston GreenFest, 8/11 - 8/13, Boston, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

10th Annual Boston GreenFest! Boston GreenFest is a grassroots effort organized by the Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. and its dedicated team of community volunteers. Our goal is to educate an…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2238 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Event: Rising Urbanists: Green Infrastructure for the 22nd Century, 4/14, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Hunter College, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Rising Urbanists: Green Infrastructure for the 22nd Century Friday, April 14, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Tickets: $10 Student, $25 Professional Location: Hunter College West Building 904 Lexing…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1171 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

 

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