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mindful Materials - Commit to Change Chicago, Tuesday, June 11, 7:30-9 am CDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

If we change the way products are made and the way buildings are designed, we can positively impact the health of the population and the planet.

Every architect, designer and contractor looking for

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 2099 views | Posted on: 04/05/2019 | Last updated: 04/05/2019

Free Online Event: Don't Throw It Away -- Donate Household Goods and Building Supplies! February 11, 7 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Massachusetts is facing a waste crisis. The state is quickly running out of landfill space and no new sites are currently in the pipeline. In addition, trash incinerators are operating at ca

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 752 views | Posted on: 01/26/2025 | Last updated: 01/26/2025

Sustainable Facilities Forum, May 15, Sacramento, California

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

Join us May 15th for the 2025 Forum where once again we will be highlighting strategies, best practices and technologies behind successful public sector facility projects.

The agenda for this event

Filed under: State Agencies

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Netzero,Sustainable Transportation,Sustainability,California,Sustainable Cities,networking,Facilities,Funding,DGS

0 replies | 2020 views | Posted on: 01/02/2025 | Last updated: 04/14/2025

Green Careers Training and The Future of Work, Online, January 22, 1-4 pm GMT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

With the scale of the industrial revolution and speed of the digital revolution, the 'green revolution' is already transforming the landscape of work. What does this mean for careers and the a

UK Green Building

0 replies | 794 views | Posted on: 12/09/2024 | Last updated: 12/14/2024

IWBI Social Sustainability Summit, December 13, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) for a one-day summit dedicated to driving the future of social sustainability. Aligned closely with the "S" in ESG, social sus

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 714 views | Posted on: 11/20/2024 | Last updated: 11/20/2024

ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Live Online Training with Southface Institute, December 9-10

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Southface Institute for a live, instructor-led online training to maintain or expand your ENERGY STAR service offerings and expertise. Over the course of three four-hour

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 847 views | Posted on: 11/02/2024 | Last updated: 11/02/2024

Free Webinar by Southern California Edison: Green Building: Hype or Help? October 31, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar is a survey of sustainable design practice including the LEED™ certification process. The intent is to familiarize participants with the state-of-the-art in sustainable design,

California Green Building

0 replies | 699 views | Posted on: 10/10/2024 | Last updated: 10/10/2024

How Data Centers Pave the Way for a More Sustainable World, Hybrid Event Online and in San Francisco, California, October 17, 4-5:30pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

As the urgency of the climate crisis grows, data center operators must continue to drive down their carbon footprint, which is now estimated to be larger than the airline industry. This challenge pres

California Green Building

0 replies | 917 views | Posted on: 09/14/2024 | Last updated: 09/22/2024

GreenHome Institute Webinar: Intro to Heat Pump Sizing With The New Manual H, September 11, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

There is a lot of interest in heat pumps at the moment. So, what better time to cover Manual H from The Air Conditioning Contractors of America?

This webinar will cover the section of Manual H that

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 608 views | Posted on: 08/26/2024 | Last updated: 08/26/2024

Green Building Tour: Phased Construction: Affordable, Supportive Housing Development in Brooklyn, NY, August 23, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join NESEA for a summer Pro Tour of an integrated, mixed-use, phased development project encompassing nearly a full city block in Brooklyn, NY. This project, which will include four buildings whe

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 584 views | Posted on: 08/06/2024 | Last updated: 08/06/2024

Project Green Home: Mid-year International Passive House Days 2019, June 29, 3:00-5:00pm, Palo Alto, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Passive House Buildings worldwide open their doors for the Mid-Year International Passive House Open Days 2019

A simple, iconic house on a typical city lot, Project Green Home is far from ordinary.

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Netzero,Passive House,Green Homes

0 replies | 1199 views | Posted on: 06/06/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Sustainable Brewery Tour & Networking, June 6, Somerdale, New Jersey

by MVillere

Join USGBC NJ at Flying Fish Brewery – 2018 Winner NJSBDC Sustainable Business Award!

Tour NJ’s largest craft brewery & get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process & sus

Filed under: Green Facilities

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1108 views | Posted on: 05/30/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

8th Annual High Performance Buildings Seminar, October 3, Cincinnati, Ohio - CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

by emersion DESIGN

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

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Are you a thought leader? Innovator? Dynamic Speaker? Prove it.
Submit your presentation to the High Performance Buildings Seminar committee by Friday, May

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 1529 views | Posted on: 05/06/2019 | Last updated: 05/16/2019

MCEC and Greentech Media Cleantech Forum 20/20 October 29th

by admin

As part of a week-long series of cleantech events, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and Greentech Media are bringing together leaders from the energy industry, policymakers, corporations, i…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Cleantech,MCEC,Greentech Media,Energy

0 replies | 1624 views | Posted on: 10/27/2014 | Last updated: 10/27/2014

USGBC MA Building Tech Forum, April 4, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

We have all been wondering it: What’s Next?

At BTF ’19, green technology firms and building product companies will answer this question and explore the future of building science. Start the nig

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2061 views | Posted on: 03/13/2019 | Last updated: 04/25/2019

The Emergence of Mass Timber for Urban Building Projects

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

During the wood-age of building, nearly every metropolitan city had a giant fire, some more than once: Boston in 1872; London in 1666 (and 1212…and 1130…1135…and so on…Lond

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Resiliency,sustainable design,mass timber

0 replies | 5515 views | Posted on: 02/07/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

Resilience Workshop Series - Building Resilient Energy Systems, April 5 in Los Angeles, CA

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Resilient communities require clean, diversified and reliable energy. Learn about the design and implementation of such systems, as well as established and emerging technologies. Understand the connec

Filed under: Resilience

California Green Building

0 replies | 1472 views | Posted on: 01/21/2019 | Last updated: 01/22/2019

Forever Green Awards - Celebrating Sustainable Innovation - October 22

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC Central PA's Forever Green Awards Celebrating Sustainable Innovation October 22, 2015 The Bond, York PA Every year we gather together to celebrate the great strides that have been tak…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1145 views | Posted on: 08/23/2015 | Last updated: 08/23/2015

Join Environment Massachusetts for a day of Solar Action on July 30th!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Environment Massachussets July 30, Solar Day of Action! On July 30, we’re gathering at the State House and calling on state officials to lift the caps and commit to a target of 20% solar by 202…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment Massachusetts,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1292 views | Posted on: 07/22/2015 | Last updated: 07/22/2015

Pope Francis - Inspired Environmental Leadership

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I am excited Pope Francis has taken a firm stand on our global responsibility to care for the environment and each other, and to defend against climate change. Religions and countries have largely reg…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Environment,Pope Francis,Encyclical

0 replies | 1124 views | Posted on: 06/25/2015 | Last updated: 06/25/2015

Saint-Gobain to Expand Partnership with YouthBuild USA, Inc.

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Saint-Gobain has announced a three-year $600,000 grant to YouthBuild USA, Inc. to support the creation of a YouthBuild school in South Africa and an extension of the company's current support of Youth…

Filed under: Green Building News

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Jobs,YouthBuild USA, Inc.,Saint-Gobain,Workforce Development

0 replies | 2551 views | Posted on: 06/02/2015 | Last updated: 06/02/2015

Transforming Lives Through Design: Institute, Wednesday, May 6th, 12:00-2:00pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Recycling Lives Through Design Wednesday, May 6th, 12:00-2:00pm Institute for Human Centered Design 200 Portland Street, Boston MA After Charlie Croteau broke his neck at the age of 20, he wen…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 927 views | Posted on: 04/28/2015 | Last updated: 04/28/2015

Aztec Group Inc Florida Singapore Tokyo Japan Real Estate Investments - 3 Conseils Pour Naviguer

by alexosche // writer

Agents de la connaissance de la législation actuelle et en attendant, le potentiel de profit sera cruciale pour les décisions des investisseurs d'achat - http://bit.ly/1AHGxUI

Filed under: Real Estate Agency

0 replies | 922 views | Posted on: 03/18/2015 | Last updated: 03/18/2015

2015 Annual USGBC MA Chapter Annual Meeting 1/22 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Chapter will convene the membership and welcome newcomers from 5-8pm at WIT, in their Annex Central Building, Blount Auditorium. We are excited to welcome students into the mix. In addition t…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 663 views | Posted on: 01/21/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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