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Heat Pumps with Florence Collier, June 23, 12:30-1:45 pm EDT / 5:30 - 6:45 pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Carbon Co-op is pleased to be joined by Florence Collier from Humbletee for an ‘Ask the Expert’ retrofit construction webinar.

This event is for main contractors, general buil

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1111 views | Posted on: 06/11/2021 | Last updated: 06/11/2021

The Future of GHG Emissions Measurement in Cities, Free Webinar, March 22, 12pm ET / 10am MT / 9am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The nature of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions measurement in cities is changing. New advancements in remote sensing and increasing amounts of available urban data have introduced a new opportunity for

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1044 views | Posted on: 03/14/2022 | Last updated: 03/14/2022

Lighting the Way: Advocacy + Action for Lighting Design, Online, March 3, 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This session is a deep dive for Lighting Advocacy Letter signatories and designers interested in advocating for holistic health in lighting; plus, lighting manufacturers looking to meet lighting susta

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 2173 views | Posted on: 02/14/2022 | Last updated: 02/15/2022

Free Webinar: Prescription for Better Buildings: Phius 2021 Core Prescriptive Path, February 9, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course presents the new Phius 2021 core prescriptive path and prepares Passive House practitioners to certify their buildings with it. It covers background context, origin of the prescriptive che

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Buildings,Certifications

0 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 01/17/2022 | Last updated: 01/17/2022

50 Years of Sustainability in the NYC Area – Looking Backward, Looking Forward, January 13, 6:30-7:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

To celebrate its 50th year in business, Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is partnering with Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) to present 50 years of past and future sustainability in the NYC area. Join i

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Environment,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability,Construction,Building Codes,Sustainable Development

0 replies | 1381 views | Posted on: 12/15/2021 | Last updated: 12/16/2021

Home Improvement in a Warming World: Case Studies in Creating a More Energy-Efficient House (Recorded: Available On Demand)

by Rate It Green Team

Recently, three homeowners walked through their home energy retrofit experiences as part of a compelling MetroWest Climate Solutions Presentation about reducing fossil fuel consumption and decarbonizi

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,MetroWest Climate Solutions,Casey Studies,HeatSmart Alliance

0 replies | 5605 views | Posted on: 11/29/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022

Decarbonization of Existing Commercial Buildings, Part II (Part 1 available Online), December 3, 11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ISE Energy of the Future Webinar Series

In the race to decarbonize, the U.S. commercial building sector offers significant potential to pay early dividends on climate action. At stake is seven perc

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Decarbonization,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 1684 views | Posted on: 11/11/2021 | Last updated: 12/01/2021

Building for the Future Future Proofing Assets: Prioritising ESG, November 23, 8 am - 1:15 pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join IWBI’s EMEA Regional Director Penny Quraishi-Goodall to discuss Investing for ESG, the innovative technologies delivering ESG solutions that owners & developers should focus on to maxim

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

UK Green Building

Keywords: ESG

0 replies | 1290 views | Posted on: 10/21/2021 | Last updated: 10/21/2021

ROCKWOOL Elite Builder Webinar: It's Getting Hot in Here: Fire & Fire Codes, Free, October 7, 4 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Since October is fire safety month, the ROCKWOOL team has planned a discussion all things fire and how it pertains to residential building safety and protection.

SPeakers include returning ROCKstar

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Fire Safety,ROCKWOOL,Fire Codes

0 replies | 1445 views | Posted on: 10/04/2021 | Last updated: 10/04/2021

Virtual Event: Sustainability Week - Countdown to COP26, October 4-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

As COP26 approaches can governments, corporations and private businesses change how society works in order to meet the Paris agreement targets on time?

Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP26, hear

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Sustainability,Policy,Paris Agreement

0 replies | 2856 views | Posted on: 09/07/2021 | Last updated: 09/07/2021

Free Webinar: Power of Place: Building Design to Support Mental Health, August 26, 5 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

IWBI Health Equity Advisors and experts weigh in on how mental health & well-being will determine and influence the modern workplace/community and be the differentiator for FORTUNE 500’s com

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Mental Health,Wellness

0 replies | 1850 views | Posted on: 08/19/2021 | Last updated: 08/19/2021

Webinar: Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 4, August 18, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Session 4 will continue our dicussion on the 3rd pillar of Green Building, Materials!

Keeping water from damaing homes and buildings should always supercede energy and health but goes hand in hand

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Keywords: Green Building,Materials,Water Efficiency,Residential Buildings,Remodeling

0 replies | 1694 views | Posted on: 07/18/2021 | Last updated: 07/18/2021

Free Webinar: Entrance Matting CPD, July 22, 7:00pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

This RIBA & BIID-approved CPD webinar will inform and inspire about the safety, function and creative possibilities of entrance matting.

During this 1 hour webinar, you will learn about the fun

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Construction,Online Green Building Training,entrance matting

0 replies | 1274 views | Posted on: 06/22/2021 | Last updated: 06/22/2021

HPC New York Regional Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, Feb 13-14, New York

by Oyin

Discover the latest in building science and technical information along with strategies to run a home performance business or program efficiently, and key updates on policy and new technologies to sta…

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1648 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2018

CRASH: 5 Reasons Why AIA Courses Fail - Free Webinar, April 26, 12 - 12:30 EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Do architects suffer from narcolepsy when viewing your Death by Powerpoint presentation? Have you paid thousands of dollars to develop an AIA course with bad ROI? In this 30-minute presentation, we wi…

0 replies | 1400 views | Posted on: 04/06/2018 | Last updated: 04/06/2018

Webinar - Updates and Resources for Building EnergyStar Homes, Tuesday, March 29, 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Updates and resources for building ENERGY STAR certified homes Thursday, March 29th at 2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST Environmental expert Rebecca Hudson will provide information on ENERGY STAR cer…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1974 views | Posted on: 03/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/12/2018

John Hancock Tower Green Office Tour - Jacobs Engineering,, March 7, Boston, MA

by Yishan

The new Jacobs Engineering office is pursuing certification for WELL, fitWel, and LEED ID+C. Jacobs engineers will lead us on a tour of their new space and highlight all the features that make their s…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 3731 views | Posted on: 02/23/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

‘Capturing the Value of Sustainability’ - Report Launch and Panel Debate, January 18, 8:30-10 am, London

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This event will outline the findings of the new UKGBC report and a panel of business leaders will discuss how sustainable business activities link to value and whether it is necessary to demonstrate t…

Filed under: Events

UK Green Building

Keywords: UK Green Building

0 replies | 1240 views | Posted on: 01/09/2018 | Last updated: 01/09/2018

USGBCMA - Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Monthly Meeting, Monday December 11 - 6-7:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us on December 11th to close up another great year with EPMA! Come ready to celebrate, reflect and brainstorm for the year ahead. We will have a group discussion on EPMA's impact in 2017 and brea…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 617 views | Posted on: 12/06/2017 | Last updated: 12/06/2017

Powering Your Home With The Sun, Feb 27, Northbrook, IL

by Oyin

Join Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA)'s Solar Ambassadors at the Northbrook Public Library to learn about how to go solar and to hear their personal solar stories. The Illinois Solar Energ…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1555 views | Posted on: 11/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2017

The Resilient Utility Coalition Summit, Jan 25-26, Miami, FL

by Oyin

The Resilient Utility Coalition Summit will bring together water, wastewater, and storm water utilities with industry, academia, and the greater community. The objective? Advancing utility infrastruct…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2824 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 11/04/2017

MIT Sustainability Summit: Good Jobs for a Thriving Economy, Mar 9, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Mainstream discussions about the future of work, widening inequality, and the rise of contract labor have proliferated in recent years. Despite the uncertainty of the times, there are many rich exampl…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1360 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

The Annual Climate Leadership Conference, Feb 28 - Mar 2, Denver, CO

by Oyin

The Annual Climate Leadership Conference brings together influential climate, energy, and sustainability professionals from around the globe to address climate change through policy, innovation, and b…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 2096 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/27/2017

The 2018 WRLA Buying Show: Western Retail Lumber Association, Jan 17 - 19, 2018, Calgary, Canada

by Oyin

The WRLA Buying Show offers even more ways than ever for building materials suppliers and retailers to make great deals.This two day Buying Show is one of the largest shows of its kind in Canada, with…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

All India Solar Summit-2018, Feb 23 - 25, Uttar Pradesh, India

by Oyin

The three days exhibition will focus on the areas of PV production technologies, Energy storage systems & technologies , Concentrating solar thermal technologies , Direct Solar Lighting and other late…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 2214 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

 

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