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Join Resonant Energy, LISC Boston and the Massachusetts Association of Community Development Corporations (MACDC) for a summer series of free webinars exploring different topics relevant to installing
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Passive House Construction Primer, Online, March 14, 1-2 pm
Learn the basic principles and best practices of Passive House construction in this one-hour introductory course. The Passive House Construction Primer is a slightly more technical version of our orig
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Florence MacGregor is the Executive Director of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association, where she has contributed to advancing sustainability practices in the built environment during her seven
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Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Course, February 2-28
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have a long history of providing flexible, cost-effective, family-oriented housing. Recent regulatory changes in several states make ADUs a viable option to generate re
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ULI Global Sustainability Outlook 2023, Online and Complimentary, January 11, 1 - 2 pm EST
In late 2022, ULI's Greenprint Center for Building Performance interviewed members of various sustainability-focused Product Councils in the Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe to inform an "o
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Hotels of the Future: How is Artificial Intelligence Changing the Hospitality Industry?
The use of AI in the hospitality industry is still in its relative infancy, but the possibilities for adoption are vast. Though technology will never entirely replace the human touch that is at the co
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The New York City Department of Buildings released much-anticipated proposed rules for compliance with the City’s building emissions law, Local Law 97.
Local Law 97, a key facet of
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Free Green Building Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, November 17, 12 pm ET
In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o
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BIOGAS Convention Digital, 7 – 11 November 2022
Biogas in the EU & worldwide, Biomethane / Bio-LNG, Case studies & best practice and furthermore. Blocks in English and German. Contact, programme and registration: www.biogas-convention.
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Atlanta Design Festival is dedicated to helping Atlanta businesses understand what a design economy means to economic growth and where resources are best invested.
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NESEA Pro Green Building Tour: High Performance Lodge in the White Mountains, October 21, 1 - 5pm
Join NESEA in the White Mountains for a Pro Tour showcasing a high performance institutional building that combines the traditional character of a mountain lodge with ambitious performance goals.
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Water Efficiency + Modern Design | HELVEX USA
Helvex is a leading manufacturer and distributor of water-efficient plumbing fixtures for bathrooms and kitchens, and has been selected as a partner for the #1920sMakeoverATL Passive Hou
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E Source Forum 2022, September 13-16, Denver, CO
The conference is getting together in person, September 13–16 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown, to celebrate 35 years of the E Source Forum. This year’s theme is Empowering the Sustainable
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GreenBiz 19, for Sustainable Business, Feb 26 - 28, 2019, Phoenix, AZ
Join the world’s brightest thinkers and most influential sustainability leaders for an unparalleled look into the pressing challenges, emerging trends and biggest opportunities in sustainable bu
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Shelter from the Storm: Powering Community Resilience Hubs, July 19 11AM
Community resilience hubs are locally identified and community-serving facilities that provide residents year-round access to support resources. During extreme weather, they can reduce the burden on e
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To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat
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Webinar: Practices for Cultivating Change in Building Community Resilience, Sept 20, 12-1:15 EDT
Bridging differences is an essential step toward a more resilient future. In order to address current and impending impacts of climate change, we must work collaboratively. This means constructively e…
New York Sustainability Connector, September 6, 2018, New York City
Join Be Social Change, Impact Travel Alliance, and Slow Money NYC on September 6th for the New York Sustainability Connector, a facilitated networking event focused on connecting NYC’s sustainabilit…
USGBC LEED Webinar: Slim Down Your Footprint, November 2, 12:15 pm
Join USGBC for their monthly First Friday LEED Webinar education series! We will be focusing on mostly LEED v4 content throughout the year - typically with LEED specific CEU credits, and often AIA LU
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Maker Challenge: Sustainable Dream Home, August 25, Chicago, IL
Are you interested in drawing, architecture, engineering, design or building? Do you like beating challenges? Are you between the ages of 9 and 13? Join Chicago Mobile Makers for Maker Challenge: Sust…
Energy Issues Summit, Aug 8-9, Saint Cloud, MN
The Energy Issues Summit, organized by the Minnesota Rural Electric Association will take place from 8th August to the 9th August 2018 at the Rivers Edge Convention Center in St. cloud, United States …
It's Electrifying: Direct From The Manufacturer, July 19, 6:00 - 8:00pm, New York City
For New York City buildings to be powered by clean, renewable energy, many will eventually need to upgrade to electrified heating systems. Meeting the demand for a wide variety of products for new pro…
Webinar - Paint Technology: Chemistry and Performance, Thursday, 12-1 pm EDT, June 28
With so many options in today's marketplace, specifying paint can be a challenge. Understanding the chemistry behind the performance features of paints will help you specify more confidently. This pro…
Lighting Retrofits: Making the Best Choices Now to Ensure Future Performance, June 13, WI
LED technologies will last a decade or more, so how can you make the right decisions today that will ensure great performance years into the future? Learn to balance today’s options and costs with l…
Harvard Study: Green Buildings Save $6.7 Billion in Combined Health and Climate Benefits
Buildings consume nearly 40% of primary energy production in the world. Green buildings significantly and substantially reduce energy consumption. However, the co-benefits to health through energy red
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