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Job Opportunity - Treehouse Seeks Ecommerce Manager, Austin Texas

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Treehouse is hiring! Ecommerce Manager Responsibilities: -Take direction from senior leadership on strategic direction for TreeHouse’s online store -Provide market, competitive, strategic an…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 982 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

Webinar: The Benefits of Selecting Healthier Building Products, August 27, 12:30 pm, Australia EST

by Global GreenTag International Pty Ltd & Global GreenTag LLC (USA)

Everyone at the beginning of 2020 knew it was going to be a big year but nobody expected the impacts that came with COVID 19 to bring the topic of human health starkly into focus. 

For the bui

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 951 views | Posted on: 08/24/2020 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

Low VOC, Recycled Rubber Flooring, from Rubber Floors and More (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Matt Hoots at the 2020 Atlanta Build Expo as he talks to Alan Quinn about Rubber Floors and More.  Alan introduces the company's Low VOC rolled and interlocking rubber floors, made

Filed under: Rubber Flooring

Keywords: Flooring,Low VOC,Rubber Flooring,Floors,Recycled,Recycled Rubber

0 replies | 3038 views | Posted on: 07/23/2020 | Last updated: 01/31/2023

USGBC LA Webinar: Building Resilience - Community as the Building Block for Resilience, July 28, 10 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

As American communities are confronted by compounded and systematic challenges, we need new models to build resilience for all people. Communities that are connected and empowered are better off today

Filed under: Resilience

Related to: Architects ,Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Resiliency,Building Resilience

0 replies | 1024 views | Posted on: 07/10/2020 | Last updated: 07/10/2020

Free Webinar/Introduction: mindful Materials Library 101 - An mM Overview, July 8, 11 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have you wanted to know more about the mindful Materials Library?  Now's your chance to take a tour with a power user.  Topics will include:
 

  • What is the mindful MATERIALS L

Filed under: Transparency/Disclosure Documentation

Keywords: Transparency,Certifications,mindful Materials,mM,Disclosure

0 replies | 1645 views | Posted on: 06/23/2020 | Last updated: 07/01/2020

FREE Webinar: Concrete Tile Roofing: The World's Most Sustainable and Energy Efficient Roof System, June 25, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This one hour course will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle cos

Filed under: Roof Tile

Related to: Roofing

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Concrete Tile Roofing

0 replies | 783 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Webinar: Green Urbanisation from the Roof to the Road, June 10, 12pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This free online webinar will provide an overview of the Green Urbanisation and SUDs solutions developed by Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation focused on the applications of the innovative Permavo

Filed under: Urban Planning

Related to: Roofing,Sustainable Communities and Developments

UK Green Building

Keywords: Urbanization,Smart Cities,Roofing

0 replies | 1048 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

Webinar: Learn about Title 24 & CalGreen Building Code Updates, May 27, 12-2 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join for an educational update on the changes to California Title 24 Codes and local ordinances!

Attendees will learn about the changes from the previous code cycles and how to ensure both new

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC-LA,CalGreen Building Code,Title 24 Energy Code,Existing Building Ordinances

0 replies | 1154 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

FREE Webinar: Indoor Air Quality, Lessons for the Future of Public Health, World GBC & UL, May 7, 10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Co-hosted by UL, an expert conversation about indoor environmental quality in our homes and buildings.

This webinar is a part of "Air Quality in the Built Environment"- a Live Webinar Ser

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 918 views | Posted on: 04/30/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

Best Practices in Remote Building Management, Hosted by USGBC National Capital Region, April 29, 1-2:30 EDT pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC NCR: Best Practices in Remote Building Management: Operating Buildings from Your Bedroom

With many commercial buildings emptied of tenants and running on skeleton crews, managing buildings re

Filed under: Green Facilities

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Remote Building Management

0 replies | 1666 views | Posted on: 04/17/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

Free Webinar: Confronting COVID-19: Healthy Buildings; Optimizing Mental Health (Note: Registration Required), 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tuesday, March 31 1:00-2:15 pm EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) / 6:00pm – 7:15pm BST (British Summer Time) / 7:00pm – 8:15pm CEST (Central European Summer Time)

In this webinar, hear from e

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 03/31/2020 | Last updated: 03/31/2020

WEBINAR: April First Friday Webinar: LEED Residential - The Evolution Towards Higher Performing Homes, April 3, 12:15 PM EDT

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

This session presents information and case studies on LEED in the residential market.

Missed Greenbuild Chicago 2018? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session presents infor

Filed under: Education

Related to: Other,Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Whole Building Labeling/Transparency,Standards

Keywords: Webinar,USGBC,LEED V4

0 replies | 1888 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 03/17/2020

Webinar: A Call to Action for Zero Embodied Carbon, April 2, 10 am PDT

by Connie NBI

Getting to zero requires targeting both operating and embodied carbon. Buildings are responsible for 39% of global carbon emissions–28% attributed to operational carbon, and 11% to embodied emis

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 3109 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 03/06/2020

Caring for Your Woods, Thursday, Sept. 8, 5:30-8 pm, Portsmouth

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Eastern RI Conservation District Caring for Your Woods Thursday, Sept. 8, 5:30-8 pm Greenvale Vineyards 582 Wapping Road Portsmouth, RI 02871 A workshop on small scale forestry concepts…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 787 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Affordable Green Housing Center Opens in Cleveland, Ohio

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Various non-profits, government agencies, and community development organizations have partnerships and alliances devoted to promoting healthy green housing in Cleveland. The Affordable Green Housing …

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Green Homes,Ohio,Health and Environment

0 replies | 3056 views | Posted on: 03/15/2017 | Last updated: 03/15/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: LEED Platinum, Resilient Elementary School in Central New York, Friday August 4, Binghampton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour: LEED Platinum, Resilient Elementary School in Central New York Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday August 4 Binghampton, New York NESEA returns to central Ne…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED,Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1571 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Free Film Screening: GMO OMG! 2/27, 7:00 to 9:00 PM, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

GMO OMG: Free Film Screening! Monday, February 27, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: The Church-in-the-Gardens­­ 50 Ascan Ave , Forest Hills, NY Join Food & Water Watch and Forest Hills CSA for…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,GMO,Free Movie

0 replies | 790 views | Posted on: 02/23/2017 | Last updated: 02/23/2017

Google Soon to Deliver on 100% Renewables Promise

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Sometime within the next 12 months, internet search and cloud services giant Google will be buying enough clean power on an ongoing basis to account for the electricity needs of both its 13 data cente…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,google,Corporate Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1496 views | Posted on: 02/14/2017 | Last updated: 02/15/2017

Event: Conquering the Energy Code for Architects & Engineers: Commercial. February 17, 9am - 5pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Conquering the Energy Code for Architects & Engineers: Commercial February 17, 9am - 5pm EST Urban Green Council - Manhattan 55 Broad Street, 9th Floor - Blue Room New York, NY Demystify New Yo…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Energy Code,Continuing Education Credits

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

All Dutch trains now run 100% on wind power

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Electric trains have always been a relatively sustainable mode of transport, with much lower emissions than cars, but as of the 1st of January, 2017, all electric train rides in the Netherlands have b…

Filed under: Transportation

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Sustainable Transportation,Transport,Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 2461 views | Posted on: 01/20/2017 | Last updated: 01/20/2017

NEWHAB - Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings - Seeks Managing Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings works to expand healthy, efficient housing for all by leveraging the relationships between individuals, sectors, and policies. We d…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Green Jobs,NEWHAB

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 12/15/2016 | Last updated: 12/15/2016

USGBC MA Advocacy Roundtable - Mon, December 5, 5:30 – 7 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Green Building Advocacy Roundtable Free/All are Welcome Mon, December 5 5:30 – 7 pm EST 50 Milk Street 17th Floor " Hercules" Room Boston, MA 02210 Legislation and policy dr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 782 views | Posted on: 11/29/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

Green Building Initiative - Administrative Services Coordinator, Account Manager/Client Support

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The GBI has two positions available: Administrative Services Coordinator The Green Building Initiative (GBI) seeks a detail-oriented administrative services coordinator to support its high-funct…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Initiative

0 replies | 557 views | Posted on: 11/07/2016 | Last updated: 11/07/2016

CSI Boston Chapter, 10/19 Event: Overcoming LEED v4 Materials Quandaries - 5-7:30 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CSI Boston Chapter, 10/19 Event 'Overcoming LEED v4 Materials Quandaries' 5-7:30 pm The University of Massachusetts Club One Beacon Street 32nd Floor Boston, MA 02108 Please join Construct…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED V4,CSI Boston

0 replies | 1491 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 10/17/2016

Industrial and Commercial Flooring - A Technology Conference (9/27-28/16)

by aahassonjee

For registration and more info, please contact Vedha Murali (Deputy Director- Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)) Venue: Chennai Trade Center, Chennai Tel: +91 44 42444555 Email: vedha.murali…

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: India Green Building

0 replies | 839 views | Posted on: 09/21/2016 | Last updated: 09/21/2016

 

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