Green Building Community

Popular green building discussions

Show discussions with: More replies | More views

Start a Discussion

WELL Workshop: Decarbonizing the Planet through People, November 2, 12 - 4:30 pm, Chicago, Illinois

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What is the WELL Building Standard and how can it work towards nurturing health and well-being through sustainability?

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) recognizes that human health

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Well Building Standard Workshop

0 replies | 894 views | Posted on: 10/11/2022 | Last updated: 10/11/2022

Free Webinar: Residential Existing Buildings - Additions, May 28, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course covers how an addition is impacted by the new energy code. When does an addition require a HERS rating and when it does not. This course covers the HERS process and requirements. What

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 59 views | Posted on: 05/03/2025 | Last updated: 05/06/2025

Transforming Spaces with Cool Surfaces: Cool Your Homes and Communities, Online, May 14, 3-4 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

California has long embraced the use of solar reflective “cool” roofs to reduce energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and the impacts of the urban heat island effect—and co

California Green Building

0 replies | 390 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025 | Last updated: 04/22/2025

Free Webinar: Mechanical Rooms: Strategies for Electrification Retrofits in Homes, April 9, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this webinar, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will look at mechanical rooms as we transition from gas appliances to electric appliances. There is an opportunity for contractors and de

California Green Building

0 replies | 457 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 03/27/2025

Facilities and Campus Energy Summit, May 6-7, Washington, DC

by JessicaJoaquim

The 5th Annual Facilities & Campus Energy Summit is designed to provide an interchange of in-depth knowledge and serve as a catalyst for collaboration across large built environments that do

Filed under: Facilities Management

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,Campus Sustainability,Facilities Management,Higher Education,Life Science,Facilities,Healthcare,hospitals

0 replies | 725 views | Posted on: 03/12/2025 | Last updated: 03/21/2025

Climate Mobilization Act Series - Affordable Housing Training, Online, March 11, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Climate Mobilization Act Series: Affordable Housing Training educates affordable housing stakeholders – including building developers, owners, architects, engineers, and contractors –

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 503 views | Posted on: 02/15/2025 | Last updated: 02/15/2025

Decarbonizing Your Building: A Free Online Workshop to Help You Strategize & Electrify, February 10, 6-8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this decarbonization workshop, learn from technical experts and industry professionals about heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, and other high-performance technologies to make your residentia

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 448 views | Posted on: 01/26/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Green Tech Revolution, Presented by Sustsinable Business Union, January 20, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar will explore business solutions with Green Technology aimed at improving environmental sustainability, including renewable energy, carbon capture, and energy efficiency solutions.

Sust

0 replies | 657 views | Posted on: 01/05/2025 | Last updated: 01/05/2025

Carbon Literacy Training for Change Agents, Online, January 28 & February 4, 9:15 am - 12:30 pm, GMT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you interested in learning more about carbon footprints and how we can achieve net zero? Have you struggled to communicate with others who don’t seem interested? Do you want to become an age

UK Green Building

0 replies | 618 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/19/2024

Free Online Class: Specifying a Lighting Control System, December 13, 1-5 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Specifying an advanced lighting control system can be a challenge for any designer, new or experienced with lighting controls. This class offers an intensive review of the most common documentation on

California Green Building

0 replies | 536 views | Posted on: 11/20/2024 | Last updated: 11/20/2024

Free Better Buildings Webinar: From Smart to Smarter: Advances in Industrial Control Systems Improve Efficiency, November 19, 11 am -12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Advanced control systems are transforming the manufacturing industry by boosting efficiency, reducing energy demand, and cutting costs. With innovations like wireless communication, machine learning,

0 replies | 548 views | Posted on: 11/03/2024 | Last updated: 11/03/2024

Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial, December 8, Greenwich, CT

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York State: Commercial is a course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS and design

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 871 views | Posted on: 11/15/2022 | Last updated: 11/21/2022

Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial, Online, November 29

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York City: Commercial is a course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-efficie

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 960 views | Posted on: 10/28/2022 | Last updated: 11/15/2022

Student Internship

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

I have received information that the USGBC Ma Chapter is looking for a Student Intern starting Mid January. I will get a full description of the job and anybody interested feel free to contact me.

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 869 views | Posted on: 11/21/2014 | Last updated: 11/21/2014

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms,sustainablity

0 replies | 1999 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 08/06/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Canopy,Integrative Design

0 replies | 1886 views | Posted on: 01/02/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings: A Living Showcase of What's Possible, Dec 12, Syracuse NY - Webinar or in Person

by Yishan

UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings: A Living Showcase of What's Possible

ATTEND IN PERSON | JOIN VIA WEBINAR

The UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings is a first-of-its-kind technology

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 853 views | Posted on: 11/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

Become a LEED Green Associate! Free LEED Exam Prep Course

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Once you get back from Greenbuild, you'll probably want to become a LEED Green Associate. We've got you covered with our free LEED Prep Exam course designed to help you pass the LEED exam

Filed under: Exam Preparation

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,Free

0 replies | 6505 views | Posted on: 11/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Somerville Climate Forward Plan Release Celebration at GreentownLabs, Nov 28, Somerville, MA

by Yishan

Join Mayor A. Curtatone and the Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment at Greentown Labs to celebrate the release of Somerville's community climate change plan, Somervi

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 896 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Farmers for America, Film Screening, Nov 1, 6-8 pm (with dinner!), Farmers Market, LA

by Yishan

Come join UCLA Farmers Market to watch Farmers for America! **Dinner will be provided!**

This documentary showcases the importance of farmers and farming in America as we move into the future. Most

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 921 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/29/2018

Annual Sustainable Roundtable - USGBC Wisconsin, October 25, 5-8 pm, Madison

by AbbieKnight

Join the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Wisconsin community for our third annual Sustainability Roundtable event on Oct. 25. This is your opportunity to network and gain career insight with s

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Roundtable

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 10/09/2018 | Last updated: 10/10/2018

Power & Renewables Summit 2018, November 13-14, Austin, TX

by Aditya

Power & Renewables Summit 2018 will gather industry views on how renewable integration, decarbonization, sector electrification and the growing need for increased capacity and flexibility are impa

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,renewables,Power,Decarbonization,Power Markets

0 replies | 1164 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/26/2018

7th International Conference on Green Energy, Green Engineering and Technology, Sep 20-21, 2018, Berlin, Germany

by Aditya

EuroSciCon welcomes you to attend the 7th Edition of International Conference on Green Energy, Green Engineering, and Technology during September 20-21, 2018 at Berlin, Germany. We cordially invite al…

Filed under: Cleantech

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,green technology

0 replies | 1491 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

USGBC Detroit General Circle Meeting- September 10th

by AbbieKnight

If you are interested in getting involved with the USGBC Detroit Region and helping to make an impact in the local community then please join for an active discussion.

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 694 views | Posted on: 08/14/2018 | Last updated: 08/15/2018

Help Cleantech Open Northeast celebrate its 10th anniversary! March 19

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Help Cleantech Open Northeast celebrate its 10th anniversary #KickoffCleanTech March 19, 2015 5:30-8:30 PM Greentown Labs, 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 Join us for an awesome night of…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech Open Northeast

0 replies | 1081 views | Posted on: 03/05/2015 | Last updated: 03/05/2015

 

Please be kind and respectful!

Please make sure to be respectful of the organizations and companies, and other Rate It Green members that make up our community. We welcome praise and advice and even criticism but all posted content and ratings should be constructive in nature. For guidance on what constitutes suitable content on the Rate It Green site, please refer to the User Agreement and Site Rules.

The opinions, comments, ratings and all content posted by member on the Rate It Green website are the comments and opinions of the individual members who posts them only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies or policies of Rate It Green. Rate It Green Team Members will monitor posted content for unsuitable content, but we also ask for the participation of community members in helping to keep the site a comfortable and open public forum of ideas. Please email all questions and concerns to admin@rateitgreen.com