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9 Keys to Avoiding Sick Building Syndrome (Study)

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Researchers from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health have compiled a guide for improved health in commercial buildings; they seek to address the causes of “Sick Building Syndrome&r

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 12047 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Webinar - Rethink Water Heating, Tuesday, February 25, 12- 1pm EST

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

The challenge for plumbing design professionals is finding the right balance between performance and efficiency in water heating systems. A review of pluming code requirements and insights into specif

Filed under: Electric Water Heaters

0 replies | 1421 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/10/2020

City Buildings in River Falls, Wisconsin are now Powered with 100% Renewable Energy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On January first and after years of effort to cut dependence on fossil fuel use, River Falls Wisconsin “flipped a switch” to power all city buildings with 100% renewable energy.  This

Filed under: Renewable Energy

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: 100% Renewable Energy,River Falls,Wisconsin

0 replies | 1414 views | Posted on: 01/05/2020 | Last updated: 01/26/2020

The World’s First LEED Zero Water Certification

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

The USGBC has on August 14th, 2019, certified the first LEED Zero Water to the Eurobusiness, a commercial office building located in Curitiba, Brazil. The building had already achieved the Platinum ce

Filed under: Green Building News

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Awards,Net Zero Water,LEED Certification

0 replies | 6512 views | Posted on: 01/12/2020 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

RESNET Conference 2020, February 24-26, Scottsdale, AZ

by mkilmartin // Intern

The RESNET Building Performance Conference provides a diverse and dynamic venue where you can obtain usable solutions in an evolving industry. Get up to date on strategic solutions for you and your bu

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Certifications,Arizona

0 replies | 1785 views | Posted on: 12/16/2019 | Last updated: 12/16/2019

Women in Green Power Luncheon - Greenbuild 2019

by Rate It Green Team

USGBC Senior Vice President Kimberly Lewis knows how to rev up her audience and take it with her on an awesome journey.  This year, she jumped right in, speaking of this year’s Women in

Filed under: Greenbuild

0 replies | 914 views | Posted on: 12/01/2019 | Last updated: 12/02/2019

Wall Street Green Summit XIX, March 23, New York, NY

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The 19th Annuall Wall Street Summit brings forth innovative thinking and applications in corporate sustainaility, renewable energy finance, fintech, agtech & energytech, and impact investment fund

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Related to: Industry Organizations and Associations

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Cleantech,Corporate Renewable Energy,Green Building Finance

0 replies | 2802 views | Posted on: 11/10/2019 | Last updated: 11/10/2019

Passivhaus Open Days 2019, November 8-10 (Global)

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

From 8-10 November 2019, the International Passive House Open Days, organised by iPHA and its affiliates, will take place. The event allows participants to experience the benefits of Passive Hous

0 replies | 1450 views | Posted on: 10/29/2019 | Last updated: 10/30/2019

Green Veterans Listen. Lead. Share. – A Conversation about Clean Energy, October 22, 6-8 pm, Chicago, IL

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Green Veterans and Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition for a discussion highlighting the Clean Energy Jobs Act and what is being done to create a cleaner future!

Green Veterans seeks to educate fell

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Veterans

0 replies | 769 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

Healthy Schools Summit October 25, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What does it take to create a healthy school for every child?

Join Healthy Schools PA for the 4th Annual Healthy Schools Summit as we learn, collaborate, and commit ourselves to create healthier, g

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Healthy Schools

0 replies | 1550 views | Posted on: 10/04/2019 | Last updated: 10/04/2019

BEEx Presentation: 80 Flatbush: Passive School, Active Towers, October 2, New York, New York

by AbbieKnight

Join the Building Energy Exchange for a presentation and discussion of the highly anticipated 80 Flatbush project in Brooklyn. Featuring 200 units of affordable housing, two schools, and two towers, o

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,building energy exchange

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 09/24/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

USGBC Florida: Sustainable Hospitality Summit, September 20, Orlando

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Convening industry experts will focus on hospitality footprint: reducing carbon emissions and waste, curating wellness experiences, crafting healthy communities, and prioritizing human capital.

Thi

Filed under: Florida

Related to: Hotels

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Florida,USGBC Florida,Hotel,Green Hotels

0 replies | 1436 views | Posted on: 09/05/2019 | Last updated: 09/11/2019

High Performance Buildings Workshop Series with Peter Yost, - September 5, October 3rd, and November 13th - Newton, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Workshop 1: How (Older) Buildings Work
September 5th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
High performance new building design, spec, and construction is a piece of cake compared to moving existing buildings into high

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1506 views | Posted on: 08/06/2019 | Last updated: 08/12/2019

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, Nov. 12 - Mass. Solar Policy Update

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, Nov. 12th Mass. Solar Policy Update First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist; 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Doors open at 7p.m. Pr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: BASEA

0 replies | 1031 views | Posted on: 11/03/2015 | Last updated: 11/03/2015

Free Well AP Building Standard "Crash Course" Webinar - September 6, 2:30 pm EST -

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BuildingGreen & GreenStep's WELL AP Exam Training Webinar September 6, 2:30 pm EST - This one-hour crash course will review the concepts and key facts within the WELL Building Standard that are c…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1100 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Global Green Development Goals: The Need For Sustainable Cities

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

There is a direct correlation between climate change and buildings, according to the World Green Building Council (WGBC) CEO Terri Willis. With the increasing incidence of dangerous climatic events su

AUGUST 20th: Seed School in a Day W/ Denver Urban Gardens

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Seed School is a one-day workshop that offers a comprehensive overview of seed saving. Practical, hands-on activities are balanced with engaging lectures to provide a fun and interactive learning expe…

July 16th: Rain Barrel Workshop – Urban Roots, Downtown Grand Rapids

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

WMEAC is excited for their Rain Barrel Workshop in partnership with Urban Roots, July 16th from 10:00 am – 11:00 am on Madison Ave, SE! Get your ticket for this Rain Barrel Workshop today! A tic…

July 21st: Green Drinks – Brewery Vivant, Grand Rapids, MI

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Join WMEAC for their Green Drinks event at Brewery Vivant on July 21 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. WMEAC is excited to be in the East Hills neighborhood of Grand Rapids to check out one of the greenest …

USGBC MA Green Building Tour & Networking Night - Thursday July 21, 75 State Street, 5:30-8pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Green Building Tour & Networking Night - 75 State Street Thursday, July 21 ,5:30-8pm 75 State Street, Boston, MA 02109 Hear from the Architect and Landscape Architect who contribute…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Green Office

0 replies | 966 views | Posted on: 06/19/2016 | Last updated: 07/23/2016

Post Doctoral Fellow: Computational Support for Energy Conscious Design & Operation - Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities in Cambridge, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Post Doctoral Fellow: Computational Support for Energy Conscious Design & Operation Harvard Center for Green Buildings and Cities in Cambridge, MA Friday, March 11th, 2016 The Harvard Center f…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 731 views | Posted on: 04/12/2016 | Last updated: 04/12/2016

Fraunhofer TechBridge Launches SunRISE TechBridge Challenge - Entries due by March 16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Fraunhofer TechBridge, in partnership with Royal DSM and Greentown Labs, has launched the SunRISE TechBridge Challenge, a competition to reduce the levelized cost of energy for solar photovoltaics thr…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 661 views | Posted on: 03/11/2016 | Last updated: 03/11/2016

Introducing the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), March 15 8:30 -10:00 am, @USGBC MA, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Blueprint: Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) March 15 8:30 -10:00 AM 50 Milk St 5th Floor, "Meridian" Room 02109 Boston, 02109-02109 Join the USGBC MA for a …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark - GRESB

0 replies | 825 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/21/2016

Energy Sprout - A Big Idea Contest for Sustainable Energy - Entries due May 3, 2016

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund and Sustainable Energy Fund present: Energy Sprout A statewide sustainable energy design competition. The competition focuses on two broad categories: …

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Pennsylvania,Energy Ideas Contest

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

What's up with the Massachusetts Stretch Green Building Code? Meeting at the BBRS TOMORROW 1/12 at 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NOTICE OF MEETING In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A § 20, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Building Regulations and Standards will be held on: January 12, 2016…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Building Codes,Stretch Code,Board of Building Regulations and Standards,Mass DOER,Mass EEA

0 replies | 1048 views | Posted on: 01/11/2016 | Last updated: 01/11/2016

 

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