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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 | 1402 views | Posted on: 01/21/2019 | Last updated: 01/22/2019

Free Webinar: All-Electric Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) for Designers and Building Owners, September 19, 10am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

All-electric homes are becoming more and more common in California. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are also becoming a common way to house people in California. This session offers a unique opportuni

California Green Building

0 replies | 1087 views | Posted on: 08/22/2023 | Last updated: 08/22/2023

Balboa Park Tour of LEED Certified Buildings, August 23, 9 am - 12 pm, San Diego, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Did you know that Balboa Park has 10 LEED certified buildings? The San Diego Green Building Council's Green Assistance Program played a pivotal role in helping secure these certification over the

California Green Building

0 replies | 990 views | Posted on: 08/03/2023 | Last updated: 08/03/2023

Free Better Buildings Webinar: The Next Big Thing: HVAC Control Technology for Small to Medium Commercial Buildings, August 17, 11 am EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Most commercial buildings in the U.S. are small- to medium-sized and have packaged HVAC Rooftop Unit (RTU) equipment. In the past decade, control technology options for RTUs have expanded significantl

0 replies | 770 views | Posted on: 07/13/2023 | Last updated: 07/13/2023

Online Workshop: Design Charrettes: A Tool to Manage Cost, Optimize Synthesis, and Achieve Excellence, July 11, 1-5pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

The demands for high-performance, net zero, resilient design are growing. A key element to meeting these demands in the collaborative design process is the design “charrette” or workshop.

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 845 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

Green CA Schools and Higher Education Summit, October 17, Pasadena, California

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

Join us at the Pasadena Conference Center and be part of the community that leads the way in making California’s schools and higher education sector’s amongst the leaders in driving the St

Filed under: California

Keywords: Architecture,Sustainability,Sustainable Architecture,Construction,Facilities Management,Education,green architecture,Facilities,Funding,Government funding

0 replies | 2495 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

Free Webinar: Retrofit Talks: Airtightness, breathable insulation and healthy air quality, June 6, 1-1:45 pm BST

by Hani // Social media manager

Retrofit Talks is an online series of live talks that connects professionals to discuss residential retrofit. Produced as part of Retrofit 23, this series showcases the latest research and projects in

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1177 views | Posted on: 05/22/2023 | Last updated: 05/22/2023

USGBC 2023 Colorado Spring Summit, May 24, Denver, CO, 8am-2:30pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Which water-saving strategies and policies can be used in real estate to save money and generate long-term value for all?

What is Colorado's path to low carbon and model green codes?

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Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Low Carbon Development,Sustainable Materials,Water Saving Products

0 replies | 1174 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 04/30/2023

Smart Cities Connect 2023 Spring Conference & Expo, May 16-18, Denver, Colorado

by Hani // Social media manager

Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo offers a comprehensive conference, exposition and accelerator of smart city innovation in North America. The event delivers premium networking a

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 2138 views | Posted on: 04/18/2023 | Last updated: 04/19/2023

Free Webinar: Built Environment Education: Green Architecture, April 19, 10am-12pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn about the role buildings play in our climate crisis and how key sustainable design techniques such as renewable energy and designing with nature can instead make buildings a positive force in ou

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 846 views | Posted on: 03/28/2023 | Last updated: 03/29/2023

USGBC Carolinas & AIA Charlotte: Resilience and Regenerative Building, April 17, 4-6pm, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Hani // Social media manager

Gathering in person with USGBC Carolinas and AIA Charlotte to have a conversation about resiliency and regenerative building design to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built,

0 replies | 442 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/13/2023

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 | 1990 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 | 5265 views | Posted on: 02/07/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

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 | 1469 views | Posted on: 10/27/2014 | Last updated: 10/27/2014

Eco-Depot: Johnston, Feb 16, 2019, 8AM-12PM, Johnston, RI

by Yishan

Sat, 02/16/2019 08:00 am

 

- 12:00 pm

Resource Recovery, 65 Shun Pike*

Appointments are required for this event. Eco-Depots are free collections for properly disposing of househo

Filed under: Environment

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1876 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

Pro Green Expo, Feb 5-8, 2019, Denver, CO

by Aditya

ProGreen EXPO is the only green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region of its kind. More than 6,000 green industry professionals gather every year at the Colorado Convention Center 

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Industry

0 replies | 2323 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

Union Point—Smart City: Technology, Security and the Emerging Future of Cities, Nov 7, Boston MA

by Yishan

Join Ryan Blackmon from LStar and Linn Freedman from Robinson+Cole as they discuss the tremendous potential of smart cities in general and the concept’s particular application to LStar’s U

Filed under: Advocacy

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 682 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sour

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 608 views | Posted on: 10/31/2018 | Last updated: 10/31/2018

Webinar - Measuring Circularity: Why Life Cycle Assessment is Not the Right Tool, Tuesday, 1pm, ET October 23

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The growing interest in circular materials, products and business models is creating demand for a new generation of tools and standards to measure and assess circularity. Life-cycle assessment has tra

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: LCA Analysis,Circularity

0 replies | 1199 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/16/2018

Webinar: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Wednesday, November 28, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1558 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

Introduction to WELL Building Standard, USGBC MA, September 18, 8-11am, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Introduction to the WELL Building Standard provides an overview of the WELL Building Standard ideology, structure, and certification process. The medical basis for the concept categories is introd…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Well Building Standard

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 09/13/2018 | Last updated: 09/13/2018

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 | 847 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 | 852 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 | 571 views | Posted on: 01/21/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

 

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