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GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training - GBCI and AIA credits available, Nov 13, LA

by Yishan

GREEN PROFESSIONAL BUILDING SKILLS TRAINING 

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green

 

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating i

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1023 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/30/2018

Connecticut Green Building Council (CTGBC) Green Building Awards Celebration, December 8, 6-9 pm, Branford, CT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green Building Award program is CTGBC's flagship program recognizing excellence in design, construction and operation of green buildings since 2006. Now, in its sixteenth year, the program wil

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 967 views | Posted on: 11/16/2022 | Last updated: 11/17/2022

Crushing the Code NYS: Residential, Online, November 9 (also available November 10), Urban Green Council

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York State: Residential is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS a

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1161 views | Posted on: 10/28/2022 | Last updated: 11/15/2022

Behavior Energy and Climate Change Conference (BECCC), Online November 9, In-person November 13-16, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Since 2007, the Behavior Energy and Climate Change Conference has brought together social scientists, practitioners, utilities, academics, governments, businesses, and non-profits to share and di

0 replies | 1652 views | Posted on: 10/13/2022 | Last updated: 10/17/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Sustainable and Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, October 6, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Materials,restrooms,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 1160 views | Posted on: 09/19/2022 | Last updated: 09/24/2022

Free Webinar: Encyclopedic Energy Design: New Priorities, New Challenges, September 21, 3:30 pm ET

by gracemorrison

Within the AEC industries, the already-present challenges of the 21st century will require novel, comprehensive approaches to energy use and measure, but agile players in the construction market can s

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1731 views | Posted on: 08/09/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Introduction to the Passive House Standard, October 13, 1 pm ET

by gracemorrison

Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a 4-hour co

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1185 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/21/2022

FREE WEBINAR: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Sustainability,Insulation,Energy Efficient Design

0 replies | 1692 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 11/27/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: canopies,shading

0 replies | 2517 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

2019 Getting to Zero Forum, October 9 - 11, Oakland, CA

by Connie NBI

This solutions-focused conference will spotlight collaborations, policies and practices that are driving better energy and carbon outcomes in buildings. Co-hosted by New Buildings Institute and Rocky

E-Waste: Bristol (Indie Cycle, December 15, 2018, 9am-12:30, Bristol, RI

by Yishan

Sat, 12/15/2018 09:00 am- 12:30 pm

Mount Hope Farmers' Market, 250 Metacom Avenue

Electronic waste (e-waste) collection event hosted by Indie Cycle, LLC. Residents can drop-off&nbs

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1024 views | Posted on: 11/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

USGBC Detroit General Circle Meeting, Dec 10, 2018, Detroit, MI

by Aditya

Please join us if you're interested in learning more about USGBC Detroit and finding out how you can get involved. We will talk about general USGBC updates as well as share committee updates and o

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

AEENE's Technical Round Table: Energy Efficiency and Cannabis Cultivation Facilities, Dec 6, Lowell MA

by Yishan

Join the Association of Energy Engineers' New England Chapter at their Technical Round Table about Energy Efficiency and Cannabis Cultivation Facilities.

Cannabis cultivation has very intensive

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/05/2018

Environmental Issues Jakarta Crown Capital Eco Management Indonesia

by Godfriedambrose28

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YR3tvYeZkFU Crown Capital Eco Management Indonesia - The heavily forested city of Ketchikan, Alaska, is built on rock and surrounded by water. Every commodity that come…

Filed under: Environment News

0 replies | 1343 views | Posted on: 03/12/2013 | Last updated: 03/12/2013

USGBC Introduces Net Zero Certification Program

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

Net Zero Energy Certification

In September 2018, USGBC launched the Net Zero certification program.  Net zero buildings, as we know, are projects which achieve efficient energy use by dev

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC,Net Zero Energy Certification

0 replies | 3784 views | Posted on: 10/12/2018 | Last updated: 10/12/2018

MIT Energy Night, Oct 19, MA, 6:30pm, Cambridge

by Aditya

ABOUT ENERGY NIGHT

Now in its 12th year, Energy Night showcases the most exciting energy research, education, and entrepreneurship at MIT.  This year's event will showcase a myri

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy

0 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/28/2018

Passive House: Planning and Design, October 17, Presented by Mike Duclos, Portland Maine

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House: Planning and Design is a full day interactive seminar with Halfmoon in Portland, ME for architects, engineers, interested members of the general public and policymakers, and especially…

Filed under: Maine

Keywords: Passive House Planning and Design

0 replies | 1692 views | Posted on: 09/01/2018 | Last updated: 09/01/2018

Online: LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Workshop Series, September 18, 2 - 4 pm

by Eileen Flynn // Student

This course occurs over four consecutive Tuesday afternoons from 2-4 p.m. CT Sept. 18 and 25 and Oct. 2 and 9 The LEED Green Associate is a foundational credential signifying core competency in gre…

Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Online Green Building Training

0 replies | 1116 views | Posted on: 08/16/2018 | Last updated: 08/16/2018

Webinar: Bipartisan Conversation on Pricing Carbon Emissions, Wednesday August 29, 1:15 pm EDT

by Eileen Flynn // Student

While federal progress on climate change may have stalled, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and others on the right and left have reinvigorated efforts to use market incentives to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,Webinar

0 replies | 3754 views | Posted on: 08/01/2018 | Last updated: 08/02/2018

Healthy Building Summit, August 14th, 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM, Cambridge, MA

by YijunW

In 2018, the World Green Building Council reported that buildings designed for occupant wellness reported healthier, happier, and more productive employees. One Harvard University study even found tha…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 968 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

Urban Transportation and Sustainability, September 13, 8:00 – 2:00, Atlanta, GA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

This conference is a premier forum for advancing cutting-edge practices in urban transportation and sustainability both in the United States of America and Germany. Professionals established in resear…

Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Transportation

0 replies | 983 views | Posted on: 07/10/2018 | Last updated: 07/10/2018

Green Building Bike Tour by USGBC Massachusetts, August 25, 9am - 2pm, Somerville

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC Massachusetts for another year of touring green buildings by bike. Biking is one of the healthiest, greenest, and best ways to see the city in all its architectural glory. This tour is …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Green Building Bike Tour

0 replies | 1677 views | Posted on: 06/22/2018 | Last updated: 06/22/2018

CNY - NYSERDA CHP POWER LUNCH (Upstate) Thursday April 23, 11 am - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, April 23, 2015 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Gateway Center If your building’s electric bill is $5,000 a month or more, then you’ll want to j…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA

0 replies | 1016 views | Posted on: 04/20/2015 | Last updated: 04/20/2015

EPA/Antioch Webinar 3/26 at 12pm EST: Weathering Change: Local Solutions for Strong Communities

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, March 26, 12:00- 1:15 PM EST AICP credits pending Presenter: Cara Pike, Climate Access How can we connect the dots for people in our communities about climate impacts? This webinar wil…

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,EPA

0 replies | 1510 views | Posted on: 03/09/2015 | Last updated: 03/09/2015

Material Safety Date Sheets

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

The new system that is being put in place for the Material Safety Data Sheets, Safety Data Sheets or the new Global Harmonizing System has been put in place for over a year now. Has anybody taken adva…

Related to: Webinars

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1005 views | Posted on: 11/25/2014 | Last updated: 11/25/2014

 

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