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High Rise, Mid Rise, Low Rise: Housing in L.A. Today, Exhibition + Talk, June 19, 1-5 pm
Low Rise, Mid Rise, High Rise: Housing in L.A. Today, an in-person, pop-up exhibition + talk of residential buildings in the pipeline
Join a public viewing and conversation at "Low Rise,
…Planning for Climate Resilience., A Center for Green Schools Summit, September 10-11, Austin, Texas
This free interactive training will focus on connecting K-12 school district decision makers with their peers, experts, and key resources to develop, fund, and implement climate resiliency plans and i
…EarthCraft Builder Training with Southface Institute, September 4, Atlanta, Georgia
This EarthCraft Builder training course provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in
…600 million tons of construction and demolition waste was discarded in the U.S. alone in 2018, according to the EPA, and The World Bank reports that 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste is generate
…Interested in transforming your building to a clean, safe, and healthy all-electric structure but hesitant due to the cost? What are the costs to install and operate this equipment? Are there incentiv
…Residential Electrification Introduction and Overview, Free & Online, June 18, 10 am - 12 pm PT
Residential Electrification is coming to newly constructed homes in California. Step by step communities and codes are promoting the transition from combustion fuels to electricity as the fuel of choi
…Building electrification through the use of heat pumps is gaining traction as an effective means to reducing emissions from building operations. However, barriers remain to 100% adoption of this techn
…More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc
…8th Annual Sustainability Symposium, Green Builder Media, April 17-18,12 - 3 pm, Free & Online
Attend Green Builder Media's eighth annual Sustainability Symposium 2024: Existential Solutions, held virtually on April 17 & 18. Day 1 will focus on innovative solutions that will
…Rainstick Showers - Higher Water Pressure, Using 80% Less Water?
The Rainstick shower seems to offer the impossible, delivering high water pressure, while using a lot less water. If you’re concerned about lower water pressure, this product can deliv
NZ21, Net Zero Conference, September 13 - 16, Online and in Los Angeles, California
With the release of the latest UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, policymakers, business leaders, designers, and everyday people are realizing how dire our situation has becom
…Webinar: 3rd Annual EcoBuilding Multifamily Forum, August 19, 5 pm EDT / 2 pm PST
The first panel discussion will be focused on multifamily housing affordability. This has been a growing area of challenge for many residents, owners, managers, builders, and communities in the N
…The Reducing Carbon Emissions in Buildings webinar will discuss:
*Case study on affordable housing and developing net-zero buildings
*Case study on net-zero development in the Park District of O
Full Moon Fall Harvest Networking Reception with MESAS October 05, Buxton, Maine
You will have the opportunity to network with MESAS', ArchSolar and E2Tech's large community of business, energy, non-profit, and agricultural professionals. There will be food and beverages served by…
Virtual Tour: Tallest Infill Passive House in the World, June 4, 12:30 pm EDT
Join NESEA for this virtual Pro Tour of Flow Chelsea, the largest mixed-use Passive House project in midtown Manhattan and the tallest infill Passive House building in the world. This 24-story buildin
…Neil is the technical Sales Manager at Ecological Building Systems and has extensive experience in the building products sector. Neil advises architects, contractors and timber frame special
…Online: Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, May 17- 20
The 2021 Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit features plenaries, sector meet-ups, interactive workshops, special events, and engaging and informative sessions.
Attend May 17-20, 2021 f
…Webinar: WELL Health-Safety Rating Intro: What’s the Buzz? April 7, 8 - 9 am
The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating focused on operational policies, maintenance protocols, emergency plans, and stakeholder education and engagement to add
…Motor & Drive Systems 2018, February 8-9, Orlando, Florida
The 15th annual Motor & Drive Systems 2018 is focused on the latest technical advancements impacting the design and integration of motor, drive systems and motion control for manufacturing, industrial…
The International National Woodworking Fair 2018, August 22-25, Atlanta, Georgia
The International National Woodworking Fair 2018 will be one of the top woodworking trade shows in the world for the furniture manufacturing, architectural woodwork, custom and general woodworking ind…
The Hybrid System: this system uses PV for a majority of their electric generation, but, when needed, backup generators, such as an internal combustion engine supplies extra power in periods of low (o…
3 Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Programme, 20 - 22 Dec, New Delhi, India
A three-day training workshop is being organized by GRIHA Council in association with TERI. The workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge on green buildings and GRIHA rating parameters for building …
Solar Power International, September 24-27, 2018, Anaheim, CA
Solar Power International (SPI) and Energy Storage International (ESI) generates success for energy professionals and the global solar industry. SPI sets the standard for solar events as the fastest g…
MIT Energy Hackathon, November 3 - 5, Cambridge, MA
Now in its 3rd year, the MIT Energy Hackathon brings opportunities for learning, problem-solving, and networking to the forefront as teams develop rapid, innovative solutions to the problems in energy…
Built Positive: Exploring Buildings as Material Banks, November 7, Boston
The agenda will be organized around the key concepts of Built Positive, a movement intended to help the sustainable design community evolve towards buildings as material banks, where materials in the …
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