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2nd Annual Sustainability Leadership Breakfast, Nov 1, Nashville, TN

by Oyin

IIDA & USGBC PRESENT: Sustainability’s Second Wave: Stories from the Front Lines Guest Speaker: Mike Johnson, Director of Sustainability, 3form Keynote: Judith Webb, EVP, International WELL…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 741 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Webinar: Innovative Green Stronger Steel Frame- Fire & Earthquake Resistant Homes, July 10, 2 pm EDT

by Power Community Development Systems Inc.

A Conference call for Landowners, Home Contractors, Home Developers, Architects, Engineers, Financial Advisors, Realtors  Investors, Homeowners or anyone who wants to build green affordable homes

Filed under: Resilience

California Green Building

Keywords: Fire Safety,Resilience,Earthquake,Steel Frame

0 replies | 803 views | Posted on: 06/30/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

Online: Climate, Equity and Health: No More False Choices, June 23, 9-1PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

As we navigate this historic time for climate change, racial equity and public health, the built environment sits front and center. New state and federal climate policies are being enacted, and techno

Filed under: Environment

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Health,built environment,Equity

0 replies | 1547 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/15/2021

Free CE Webinar: Renewable Energy Certificates For Green Building Explained, June 9, 12 pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are one of the most widely used instruments of environmental impact for green building and yet they are also widely misunderstood. Join Heather Schrock for a break

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1620 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/27/2021

Parsons Healthy Materials Lab: 6th Annual Healthier Design Innovation Contest! Submission Deadline: Monday May 17, 2021

by Rate It Green Team

Does your work exemplify healthy material innovation and advocacy in design?  

Are you a design activist creating innovative design while promoting equity? Are you using healthy materials

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Keywords: Design,Parsons Healthy Materials Lab

0 replies | 1052 views | Posted on: 05/01/2021 | Last updated: 05/01/2021

Webinar: Strategies for Building Equity into Planning, by USGBC's Middle Atlantic and New England Regions, May 6, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The City of Lancaster is preparing for its first Comprehensive Plan in twenty-seven years, which means the residents are long overdue for renewing their vision for development and growth. Doing so is

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Social Equity,Pennsylvania,Smart Planning,Strategy

0 replies | 999 views | Posted on: 04/18/2021 | Last updated: 04/18/2021

Biophilic Design Virtual Symposium, Presented by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, March 25, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Biophilic design is more than just indoor greenery and proximity to plants. There are 14 different patterns of biophilic design that include everything from light and sound to how items are arranged i

Filed under: Urban Planning

Keywords: Sustainability,Health,built environment,biophilic design,Covid-19

0 replies | 1411 views | Posted on: 03/17/2021 | Last updated: 03/18/2021

Urban Energy Forum, "Race to Zero Emissions: How to Decarbonize the Heating and Building Sector," Online, March 18

by BBenergynetwork

Urban Energy Forum - "Race to Zero Emissions - How to decarbonize the Heating and Building Sector“

 

This year’s Urban Energy Forum focuses on the solutions provided in the

Filed under: Cleantech

0 replies | 815 views | Posted on: 03/02/2021 | Last updated: 03/03/2021

USGBC North Carolina Presents: Leadership in Cities & Local Governments, Online, March 3, 1-2:30 pm EST

by Ashley Freeman

Local governments in the Carolinas are leading the way with sustainability in ways that go beyond individual buildings. Join this leadership panel showcasing how the cities of Greensboro and Charlotte

Filed under: Sustainable Neighborhoods and Communities

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC North Carolina,LEED for Cities and Communities

0 replies | 918 views | Posted on: 02/18/2021 | Last updated: 02/18/2021

Introduction to Buying and Selling Greener Homes - Free CE Webinar, February 24, 12 pm EST

by SarahA

How can realtors know what is green and communicate effectively when buying or selling?

As part of a monthly realtor education series in 2021, GreenHome Institute kick-starts the conversation

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Green Homes,Residential Real Estate,Residential Green Building,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 1181 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 04/23/2021

More Renewables, or Improved Envelope? Exploring Paths to Net-Zero Energy in Affordable Housing, February 19, 5pm CST

by SarahA

When pursuing carbon neutrality for a new affordable housing development, what’s the best approach? More solar panels? An open-loop ground source heat pump system? Or improved building envelope

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Solar,Sustainable Energy,Passive House,Geothermal,renewables,Net zero,Building Envelope,Heat Pump

0 replies | 1348 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/11/2021

Webinar: EBC 15th Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Management, January 29, 8:30 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The EBC 15th Annual Construction and Demolition (C&D) Materials Management Summit continues to be the primary industry forum that explores the state of the C&D industry in New England. C&D

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Demolition,Materials,Green Construction

0 replies | 1703 views | Posted on: 12/29/2020 | Last updated: 12/29/2020

Webinar: Heat Pumps for Your Home, January 13, 1:30 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Feeling the cold recently? Well hopefully you've got your central heating turned up high, or perhaps you live in a super energy efficient home and don't need it on full...

In any case, you

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Homes,Heating and cooling systems,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1476 views | Posted on: 12/17/2020 | Last updated: 12/20/2020

Central Florida Battle of the Buildings July 1st through December 31st

by Matt Z. // Student

Commercial building owners and managers across Central Florida are invited to participate in the Central Florida Battle of the Buildings! The Central Florida Battle of the Buildings is a voluntary,…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Competition

0 replies | 755 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

Mayor Michael B. Hancock's 2017 Sustainable Denver Summit, Dec 5, Denver, CO

by Oyin

Mayor Michael B. Hancock invites you to the 2017 Sustainable Denver Summit – Growing Responsibly ABOUT THE SUMMIT The Sustainable Denver Summit caps a year-long process that engages the commu…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Roseville Senior Center Presentation- Save Money on Utilities, October 24, Minnesota

by Oyin

Hosted by Citizen’s Utility Board (CUB) of Minnesota With cooler weather on the way, it’s time to prepare for heating bills again. Are you interested in learning how to keep heating and ener…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 633 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

NEXT Innovation Conference, November 17th, Syracuse, New York

by Oyin

Now in its fourth edition, NEXT is a conference focused on innovation in technology, manufacturing, and biotech. The event brings together fast-track companies, managers, researchers, medical professi…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 3101 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Local Chapter Welcome Party by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter (USGBC MA), November 7th

by Oyin

In proper Greenbuild fashion, the USGBC MA community welcomes all who have travelled far and wide to connect with our local practitioner community. During this gathering, members of our community will…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 926 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

The AHR Expo / HVACR Marketplace: January 22 -24, Chicago

by Oyin

The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), which started 86 years ago as a heating and ventilation show, has grown into the world's largest HVACR industry event.…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 2222 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 12/14/2017

Reveal High Performance Energy Label - Free Webinar by International Living Institute, 9/27 - 10-11am Pacific

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Vincent Martinez from Architecture 2030, Jordan Goldman from ZeroEnergy Design and Jack Newman from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) to learn more about how ILFI's Reveal ener

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 996 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2021

Building a Circular economy in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Region - September 28, 5:30-8:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for a workshop to meet with those interested in developing a circular economy in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. A circular economy is a regenerative system whi…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Circular Economy

0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 09/20/2017 | Last updated: 09/20/2017

Hitchcock Living Building Tour, 10/6 4pm, Amherst

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Come meet our newest educator – our environmental education center! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with r…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1033 views | Posted on: 08/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/29/2017

PASSIVEhouse Massachusetts Construction Tour - Check out the Future "Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction!" 8/8, Auburndale

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tour Auburndale Builders Passive Office with PASSIVehouse Massachusetts: An existing concrete building is being retrofitted for PHIUS certification. It will be under construction at the time of th…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House,PASSIVEhouse Massachusetts

0 replies | 1098 views | Posted on: 08/01/2017 | Last updated: 08/01/2017

Helping Your Local Business Be More Sustainable Webinar

by AbbieKnight

Community efforts toward sustainability cannot be successful without the active engagement of the private sector. The NJ Sustainable Business Registry Program, developed by the NJ Small Business Devel…

Filed under: Webinars

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Sustainable Business Network

0 replies | 1153 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

NECEC's Emerging Trends Series: State &Federal Perspectives on Energy Storage, July 27

by AbbieKnight

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is slated to release their 2020 storage procurement targets by mid-Summer. The State of Charge report put forth a suite of policy recommendation…

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Storage

0 replies | 1413 views | Posted on: 07/10/2017 | Last updated: 07/10/2017

 

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