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Conquering the Energy Code for Architects and Engineers: Residential, July 23, New York, NY

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Conquering the Energy Code: Residential prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2015 NYS Code and design more energy-efficient bu

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Codes

0 replies | 1792 views | Posted on: 06/27/2019 | Last updated: 06/27/2019

Advancing Prefabrication Summit 2024, February 26-29, Denver, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Advancing Prefabrication is dedicated to building faster, more safely and to a higher quality through prefab and modular.

In 2024, the event will showcase the most cutting-edge prefab app

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 859 views | Posted on: 02/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2024

Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Lighting Maintenance, February 7, 5:30-7:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Lighting maintenance is important to consider at the planning stages of a new lighting project since it impacts so much of the operation and labor costs of a building over time. This class covers what

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 771 views | Posted on: 01/16/2024 | Last updated: 01/16/2024

Free Webinar: Federal Funding Opportunities and Leveraging Energy Star, January 9, 2-3 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

There is no shortage of funding opportunities resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act, but what applies to your commercial building and multifamily customers? EPA will shine a light on opportunitie

0 replies | 796 views | Posted on: 12/21/2023 | Last updated: 12/21/2023

Free Webinar: Green Real Estate Marketing: I Spy With My Little Eye, December 13, 3 - 5 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-efficiency guests joining for some sessions. She will guide Real Estate Professionals throu

California Green Building

0 replies | 783 views | Posted on: 11/29/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

Virtual UGSBC Summit: Bridging Occupant and Community Health, December 6-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

How does the health of an individual relate to the health of a community? Whose health is the building industry responsible for? The public health impact of buildings doesn’t begin or end at a s

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,USGBC Emerging Professionals,Community Development,Technology,Wellness

0 replies | 1085 views | Posted on: 11/14/2023 | Last updated: 11/14/2023

Free Webinar: Remote Monitoring and Control for Irrigation Systems- Fresno State Wine Grapes, November 16, 9-11:30 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Remote monitoring and control are key to help farmers irrigate efficiently and maintain plant health. These systems are becoming more advanced AND more user friendly. Learn about the newly installed s

California Green Building

0 replies | 819 views | Posted on: 11/01/2023 | Last updated: 11/01/2023

Building Energy Exchange: Decarbonization Pathways for Affordable Housing, New York, NY and Online, October 31, 9:30-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Join BE-Ex for a presentation and panel on affordable housing retrofit measures that chart a clear course to meaningful decarbonization in New York City. A panel of affordable housing developers, poli

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 10/19/2023 | Last updated: 10/20/2023

Free Training: GPRO Construction Management – 2 Day Virtual Training + Exam, October 25 & 27, 3-7 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

California Green Building

0 replies | 972 views | Posted on: 09/29/2023 | Last updated: 10/01/2023

Energy & Environmental Building Alliance: High Performance Home Builder Summit, October 10-12, Salt Lake City, Utah

by Hani // Social media manager

High Performance Home Builder Summit will focus on providing the tools and networking that builders, raters, analysts, and architects need to take high performance, healthy, resilient homes to ne

0 replies | 879 views | Posted on: 09/14/2023 | Last updated: 09/27/2023

Green Home Renovations and Rebates, September 19, 6-8pm, San Jose, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join the City of San Jose and Ann Edminster, a leading expert on green homes, to learn the latest building practices and leading technologies that can reduce your carbon emissions and improve home com

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Green Homes

0 replies | 2043 views | Posted on: 08/21/2019 | Last updated: 08/21/2019

USGBC Minnesota Program Ideas Lunch, August 22, Minneapolis, MN

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join USGBC MN at the Program Ideas Lunch on August 22nd at 11:30 a.m.

The USGBC Minnesota chapter is taking a fresh approach to programming in 2020 and is excited to share their plans with the

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,Climate Action

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 07/30/2019 | Last updated: 07/30/2019

Unity Open House: Nano in Greenfield, August 21, 4:00-6:00pm, Greenfield, MA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Please join Unity Homes for an open house at an award-winning Unity home in Greenfield, MA. This 463 SF home, based on Unity’s Nano design platform is a wonderful example of what can be acc

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Tour,Green Homes

0 replies | 2856 views | Posted on: 07/18/2019 | Last updated: 07/18/2019

Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOFest

by Chelsea W. // Student

Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOFest is the largest festival in the northeast, merging Haudenosaunee values and environmental stewardship with eco-friendly vendors and educational opportunities complime…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Trade Shows and Events ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Syracuse

0 replies | 1705 views | Posted on: 07/15/2015 | Last updated: 07/15/2015

Central BUILDINGSinACTION Tour: Mayor Michael Coleman Government Building, July 25, Columbus, OH

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The 2nd Quarter BUILDINGSinACTION Tour will provide an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Mayor Michael B. Coleman Government Building. After a brief presentation by the building owners a

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,Sustainability

0 replies | 1754 views | Posted on: 06/14/2019 | Last updated: 06/14/2019

Seminar: Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes, June 24, 7-9pm, Oakland, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

S2A Modular is conducting a free seminar on Monday June 24th at Homewood Suites by Hilton Oakland-Waterfront to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart ho

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Smart Homes,Modular Building

0 replies | 1677 views | Posted on: 06/05/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Innovative HomeTour, Yestermorrow Design/Build School & Valley Arts, Saturday, June 1, 9am-2pm, Waitsfield, VT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Explore 4 different homes of the Valley with the architect and/or homeowner. These homes will demonstrate clever design, cutting edge energy efficiency, creative use of space, unique materials, experi

Filed under: Vermont

0 replies | 1177 views | Posted on: 05/20/2019 | Last updated: 05/23/2019

How to Do IAQ: Building Containment, May 10, Augusta, ME

by AbbieKnight

Construction, renovation, and remediation/abatement are messy activities that create a lot of dust, debris, and biological and chemical pollutants. Protecting the occupants of buildings under construc

Filed under: Events

Keywords: IAQ,Building Containment

0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 04/28/2019 | Last updated: 04/28/2019

NESEA's Building Energy Conference + Trade Show, March 8 - 10, 2016

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA's BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show: March 8-10, 2016 Pre-Conference Workshops and Networking: March 8, 2016 at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston, MA Conference + Trade Sh…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Building Energy

0 replies | 1386 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 02/02/2016

What is the LEED Dynamic Plaque? Come find out - Join the USGBCMA Dec 17th 8-9 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the USGBC MA and Boston Properties for a visit to 100 Federal St in Boston to check out their Dynamic Plaque installation. Here we will talk about the Dynamic Plaque system and occupant engagemen…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED,USGBC MA,Boston Properties

0 replies | 1280 views | Posted on: 12/11/2015 | Last updated: 12/11/2015

Conquering New York's Energy Code for Commercial Architects and Engineers, December 8, 9 am- 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Conquering New York's Energy Code for Commercial Architects and Engineers December 8 9 am- 5 pm Location: Trane Supply 45-18 Court Square Long Island City, NY 11101 Demystify New York State…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Energy Codes

0 replies | 1230 views | Posted on: 11/20/2015 | Last updated: 11/20/2015

Massachusetts Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee - Legislative Hearing on Carbon Pricing, Tuesday October 12th

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Legislative Hearing on Carbon Pricing Tuesday, October 27, 12pm – 3pm (we're expecting this to be a long hearing covering many bills, so we'll use some of the time to make visits to our representat…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Carbon Pricing,Policy,Fossil Fuels,Utiities

0 replies | 1482 views | Posted on: 10/22/2015 | Last updated: 10/22/2015

BIG ART; tiny house at The Umbrella in Concord. Sounds fun! 9/15/2015 - 11/15 2015, with additional special event dates

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BIG Art; Tiny House is a yearlong public art project that highlights forms of art rarely seen in traditional venues. To demonstrate that art isn't just nice but is necessary, we plan to build a tiny h…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Tiny House,Art,The Umbrella

0 replies | 1571 views | Posted on: 09/30/2015 | Last updated: 09/30/2015

An apartment building in Duluth receives an EPA award for energy efficiency

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

The EPA awarded the Steve O'Neil apartment building in Minnesota an EPA energy star certification for being 15% more energy efficient than most typical new construction. The building is said to be one…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: energy efficient,EPA Certification

0 replies | 1102 views | Posted on: 09/09/2015 | Last updated: 09/09/2015

Earth House generates all its own energy and captures all its own water in Australia

by Chelsea W. // Student

This simple, yet stunning Rammed Earth House by Steffen Welsh Architects generates all of its own energy and captures all of its own water. Located in the northeast of Victoria in Australia, the home …

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Related to: Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Passive House,Australia,Earth

0 replies | 2226 views | Posted on: 08/18/2015 | Last updated: 08/18/2015

 

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