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High Rise, Mid Rise, Low Rise: Housing in L.A. Today, Exhibition + Talk, June 19, 1-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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,

California Green Building

Keywords: Los Angeles,Housing

0 replies | 816 views | Posted on: 06/12/2021 | Last updated: 06/12/2021

Planning for Climate Resilience., A Center for Green Schools Summit, September 10-11, Austin, Texas

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 675 views | Posted on: 08/14/2024 | Last updated: 08/14/2024

EarthCraft Builder Training with Southface Institute, September 4, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

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

0 replies | 647 views | Posted on: 07/24/2024 | Last updated: 07/24/2024

USGBC Georgia Building Transformation Forum: Circularity in the Built Environment, July 18, 3-7:30 pm, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

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

0 replies | 569 views | Posted on: 06/27/2024 | Last updated: 06/27/2024

Building Electrification Fundamentals Series, Part 4: Financial Costs and Benefits of the BE/FS Transition, August 1, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

California Green Building

0 replies | 703 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 06/07/2024

Residential Electrification Introduction and Overview, Free & Online, June 18, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

California Green Building

0 replies | 869 views | Posted on: 05/24/2024 | Last updated: 05/24/2024

Free Webinar: Full and Partial Electrification Strategies for Commercial Building Retrofits, Construction and Central Plants, May 29, 9:30-11:30am

by Hani // Social media manager

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

California Green Building

0 replies | 973 views | Posted on: 05/03/2024 | Last updated: 05/03/2024

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency, May 9, 9am-1pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

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

California Green Building

0 replies | 721 views | Posted on: 04/17/2024 | Last updated: 04/18/2024

8th Annual Sustainability Symposium, Green Builder Media, April 17-18,12 - 3 pm, Free & Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

0 replies | 552 views | Posted on: 04/02/2024 | Last updated: 04/02/2024

Rainstick Showers - Higher Water Pressure, Using 80% Less Water?

by Rate It Green Team



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

Filed under: Plumbing

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water,Water Conservation,Water Efficiency,retrofits,Plumbing,Showers,Grey Water

0 replies | 3133 views | Posted on: 03/15/2024 | Last updated: 08/28/2024

NZ21, Net Zero Conference, September 13 - 16, Online and in Los Angeles, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

California Green Building

Keywords: Net zero,NZ21

0 replies | 1586 views | Posted on: 08/23/2021 | Last updated: 08/23/2021

Webinar: 3rd Annual EcoBuilding Multifamily Forum, August 19, 5 pm EDT / 2 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

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

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Multifamily,Community

0 replies | 1504 views | Posted on: 07/19/2021 | Last updated: 07/19/2021

Why Reducing Carbon Emissions in Buildings Matters--and How to Do It, Online, June 29, 10-11:15 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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



Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Carbon Emissioms

0 replies | 816 views | Posted on: 06/26/2021 | Last updated: 06/26/2021

Full Moon Fall Harvest Networking Reception with MESAS October 05, Buxton, Maine

by Oyin

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…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 578 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

Virtual Tour: Tallest Infill Passive House in the World, June 4, 12:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

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

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Manhattan,Passive House,virtual tour

0 replies | 1690 views | Posted on: 05/23/2021 | Last updated: 05/23/2021

Free Webinar: Sustainable Building Products with Neil Turner, Ecological Building Systems, May 26, 12:30 EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

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

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Green Products

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 04/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/30/2021

Online: Better Buildings, Better Plants Summit, May 17- 20

by Ashley Freeman

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

Filed under: Webinars

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Connecticut,Architects,Engineers,Contractors,Better Buildings,Multifamily,Solar Energy,Carbon Reduction,Waste Reduction

0 replies | 1553 views | Posted on: 04/16/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

Webinar: WELL Health-Safety Rating Intro: What’s the Buzz? April 7, 8 - 9 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Healthy Building,Well Building Standard,International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

0 replies | 1437 views | Posted on: 03/30/2021 | Last updated: 03/30/2021

Motor & Drive Systems 2018, February 8-9, Orlando, Florida

by Oyin

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…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1646 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/27/2017

The International National Woodworking Fair 2018, August 22-25, Atlanta, Georgia

by Oyin

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…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1213 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Types Of PV systems

by Theresa // Renewables Lover

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…

Filed under: Solar PV Training

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

3 Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Programme, 20 - 22 Dec, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

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 …

Filed under: Education

India Green Building

0 replies | 1570 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 11/12/2017

Solar Power International, September 24-27, 2018, Anaheim, CA

by Oyin

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…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1592 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

MIT Energy Hackathon, November 3 - 5, Cambridge, MA

by Oyin

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…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1487 views | Posted on: 10/11/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

Built Positive: Exploring Buildings as Material Banks, November 7, Boston

by Oyin

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 …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1440 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

 

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