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As a family-owned and operated solar and energy solutions manufacturer, Earthlight is walking the walk & talking the talk with the completion of their new energy efficient facility. Designed to ha
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Global GreenTag International Launches First Nature Positive Standard and Declaration
Global GreenTag International recently launched the first Nature Positive green building programs, the NaturePositive+ Standard™ and the NaturePositive+ Declaration™. Both programs call on
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Women In Green, December 6, 9am-12pm, Boston, Massachusetts
Leveraging our intergenerational community of women for continuous learning and collective progress.
Our biggest woman-in-green event of the year!
Women are driving the sustainability of t
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Top Factors for Selecting New Windows
How do you decide what windows you need? Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. shares some top considerations, but first he reminds us that every client, every job, every building, an
RE+ Midwest, November 14-15, Chicago, Illinois
RE+ Midwest is the largest forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastructure in t
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On the average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further
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Free CE Webinar: Multifamily Electrification: Change is Coming Fast, October 4, 12-1 pm
As the planet warms—with ever-worsening heat waves, hurricanes, and wildfires—there is growing awareness of the need to curb climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions. This is why, in a fe
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Free Webinar: Incorporating Climate-Change Responsive Design, September 20, 2 pm
As climate change makes Green Builder Media environment less hospitable and more unpredictable, it is crucial to design homes & buildings that can respond to the change and stand up to the ever-gr
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The demands for high-performance, net zero, resilient design are growing. A key element to meeting these demands in the collaborative design process is the design “charrette” or workshop.
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Free Webinar: Getting to Know Fitwel Certification, July 26, 10 am ET
Creating healthier and more sustainable built environments has become a key priority for organizations worldwide. Fitwel Certification, a leading global building rating system, offers a comprehensive
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Yestermorrow Design/Build School Course: Timber Framing, July 22 - 28, Waitsfield, Vermont
Over the last two decades, the historic craft of timber framing in residential construction has experienced a revival. Experience the fundamentals of designing and constructing a timber frame using mo
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National Zero Waste Virtual Conference, November 30 - December 1
The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event organized by Zero Waste USA and our partners.
Zero Waste Business is the focus on We
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London Build Expo 2022 and Sustainability Summit, November 16-17 (FREE, registration required)
Programs include:
Putting Passivhaus into Practice
Rethinking Tall Building Design in the Fight Against Climate Change
The UK’s Retrofit Revolution
My New Apartment Feels Like
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Will technology save us? Latest tech solutions in healthy, smart, and high performing buildings Sponsored by SDG&E Energy Innovation Center Session Overview: This session will be a fast-paced pres…
Illinois Green's Limelight Gala and Getting to Zero Summit, Chicago, IL, October 6
Getting to Zero Summit:
Illinois Green Alliance is hosting a pre-Limelight education event this year:
the Getting to Zero Illinois Summit. The Summit brings together local leaders — owners,
Greenbuild Virtual Summits: Healthy Materials Summit, October 20, 8 am PT
The Healthy Materials Summit focuses on the development, transparency and use of healthier materials in our building and communities.
It brings together building owners, designers, developers
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USGBC TEXAS HOLIDAY PARTY IN FORT WORTH
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2018
WeWork Clearfork
5049 Edwards Ranch Clearfork, Fort Worth, Texas
5 PM - 8 PM
Tickets: $10
About the Event
Building Your Online Presence, Nov 29, Cambridge MA
Come learn some compelling facts and practical how-tos about building your online presence. Director of Marketing at Vertex Engineering will be leading a presentation on the power of social media for
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Intro to Sustainable Acoustics, Nov 29, Boston, MA
Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fi
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LEED Certification and Product Specifications Update
The USGBC released their 3rd quarter 2018 LEED certification update. The key takeaways revolve around the achievement level, LEED rating version, and LEED rating system. Also, metrics include the coun
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In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a prote
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Building Better Outcomes - Free Webinar September 18, 2-3pm Eastern
We all care about the planet, but we also care about making smart financial decisions, and quite frankly, we have to work within budgets. Acquiring key answers allowing us to build better outcomes …
Join fellow Iowans interested in a sustainable future for Iowa on September 27, 2018, at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport for IEC's annual conference. Environmental threats to land, water, and c…
3rd Annual Forward Symposium on Sustainability by USGBC Louisiana Chapter, Oct 19
Theme: Shared value, equity, and growth: designing a strategy for a sustainable future. The Forward symposium is designed to bring Louisiana's diverse green industry professionals together to propel …
“Pursuit of Sustainability”, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, August 13, Chicago, IL
Jamie Biel, Director of Science and Sustainability for Treaty Oak Distilling, will lead a group discussion on Monday, August 13 beginning at 6pm about sustainability ideas/techniques in food and bever…
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