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Webinar: Integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into a Project at All Levels, August 31, 11 am
In our buildings and cities, equity in design means rethinking the approach to the overall project planning process. Our built environments must represent, reflect, and emphasize justice and inclusion
…Common financial analysis metrics such as simple payback period and return on investment (ROI) do not fully capture the costs and benefits of projects. This webinar will present a holistic financial a
…Manual J Load Calculation Training, Online, July 9-10, 9 am -1 pm ET
During this two-day course, students will dive into Manual J calculation standards for HVAC sizing and energy code compliance. Students will not only learn how to use the CoolCalc Manual J calculation
…Pro Tour: Under Construction Passive House with Integrated PV Roof, June 13, 1-5 pm, Bethany, CT
About the Project
With a brook on the property, the sensitive hydrology demanded a rigorous stormwater management approach, incorporating rain chains and on-site infiltration wells to mitigate runo
…Free Webinar: Is a used EV right for you?, June 26, 12 pm, ET
Used electric vehicles (EVs) provide all the benefits of driving on electricity - lower maintenance costs, lower fuel costs, and a better driving experience - at a more affordable upfront price. Every
…Providence Wind Turbine Tour, June 4, Providence, Rhode Island
Green Energy Consumers Alliance and John Motta, part of the engineering team at the Narragansett Bay Commission, will conduct a tour of a wind turbine that supplies power to Rhode Island's Communi
…Testing your work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. It is well understood in the building science c
…Passive House MA 2022 Symposium: Pushing the Boundaries of Passive House, November 16, Boston, MA
This symposium will feature presentations, case-studies, panel discussions, and networking. There will be presentstions on the Winthrop Center Large Commercial Office, Opt-In Specialized Energy C
…Free Webinar: Climate Mobilization Act Primer, October 18, 1 pm EST
Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Climate Mo
…Online ARE Study Session | Structural Systems Deep Dive, September 27-28
With ARE 5.0 being an integrated exam, structural concepts will be found across several divisions including Project Planning & Design and Project Development & Do
…EarthCraft Builder Training, Atlanta, Georgia, October 18
This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the gr
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Sometimes, it's just so helpful to have a knowledgeable introduction from an experienced represenative, as you can learn information you're just not going to get in a brochu
…Online Course: LEED Green Associate Exam Prep, September 12-25
LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. A LEED credential denotes proficiency in today’s sustainable design, cons
…GreenBuild China 2018: Human X Nature, October 23 - 24, Shanghai, China
Greenbuild China, Human X Nature is the flagship event for sustainability professionals. Greenbuild China offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize busin…
A NEEP Series: Residential Retrofitting at Scale: Whole-Home Approach, July 26, 11AM
The Ready, Set, Scale. webinar series focuses on the mechanisms key to rapid, equitable decarbonization of the regional commercial and residential buildings sector. This series will examine
…4th Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards, November 15, Somerville, MA
Join the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts for the Fourth Annual Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards!
The awards will be emcee’d by WBUR’s Robin Young! We’re exc
…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
…This Pro Tour will feature the Massachusetts Audubon Society’s new net zero environmental learning center. During this event, attendees will learn how the team at Maclay Architects approached balanc…
International Conference on Sustainable Development, September 26-28 2018, New York
About Our Mission The International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD) provides a forum for academia, government, civil society, UN agencies, and the private sector to come together to s…
Zero Carbon Buildings by Carbon Based Lifeforms, August 17 in Boston
In the last decade, carbon levels increased 20 parts per million (from 380 to 403), the population grew by one billion, global temperature increased by half a degree Celsius, and 25 percent more peopl…
Homer International MicroGrid Conference, Oct 8-10, San Diego, CA
Join us at the beautiful Paradise Point Resort in San Diego, California for the 6th Annual HOMER International Microgrid Conference and Exhibition Presented by Distributed Energy! HIMC is the leading…
How Developers Can Build Smarter: A Closer Look at Budgeting with Incentives
Previously, we've talked about how steel can be a great candidate for green material (Surprise! Steel Can Be a Great Green Building Material). However, due to a recent implementation 25% tariff on
…WUFI Passive Training, 17 - 20 July, Philadelphia, PA
WUFI Passive software, developed by Fraunhofer IBP in partnership with PHIUS and Owens Corning, is the most powerful passive building modeling tool on the market. WUFI Passive offers important capabil…
Getting to Zero - A Review of the National Forum, June 8, 8:30-10am, USGBCMA, Boston
Were you unable to make it to the Getting to Zero conference this April? No worries, join Henrietta Davis (former mayor of Cambridge) and Kate Bubriski (Director of Sustainability at Arrowstreet) for …
International conference on catalysis and pyrolysis, 5-6 November, Burlingame, CA
Greetings from catalysis 2018..!! Catalysis 2018 aims to bring together leading academic scientists and researchers to exchange and share their experiences and research results on various aspects o…
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