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International Webinar: Climate Change Virtual, September 18 - 19

by Sara Price

It is our pleasure to invite you for International Webinar on Climate Change

during September 18-19, 2020 with the Theme: “Exploring the possibilities to overcome climate change challenges.&r

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,Global Warming,Climate

0 replies | 1299 views | Posted on: 08/10/2020 | Last updated: 08/10/2020

Top Factors for Selecting New Windows

by Rate It Green Team


How do you decide what windows you need?  Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. shares some top considerations, but first he reminds us that every client, every job, every building, an

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Windows,Home Building,New windows

0 replies | 4992 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 08/21/2024

RE+ Midwest, November 14-15, Chicago, Illinois

by Hani // Social media manager

RE+ Midwest is the largest forum for professionals dedicated to the integration of solar, storage, and additional renewable energy assets like wind energy and electric vehicle infrastructure in t

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 819 views | Posted on: 10/18/2023 | Last updated: 10/18/2023

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: California’s Electrification Transition and What it Means for Your Home, October 16, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

On the average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further

California Green Building

0 replies | 684 views | Posted on: 09/29/2023 | Last updated: 09/29/2023

Free CE Webinar: Multifamily Electrification: Change is Coming Fast, October 4, 12-1 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

As the planet warms—with ever-worsening heat waves, hurricanes, and wildfires—there is growing awareness of the need to curb climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions. This is why, in a fe

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1279 views | Posted on: 09/14/2023 | Last updated: 09/14/2023

Free Webinar: Incorporating Climate-Change Responsive Design, September 20, 2 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

As climate change makes Green Builder Media environment less hospitable and more unpredictable, it is crucial to design homes & buildings that can respond to the change and stand up to the ever-gr

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1653 views | Posted on: 08/25/2023 | Last updated: 08/25/2023

Design Charrettes: A Tool to Manage Cost, Optimize Synthesis, and Achieve Excellence, Online, September 7, 1- 5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

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 | 1176 views | Posted on: 08/09/2023 | Last updated: 08/09/2023

Free Webinar: Getting to Know Fitwel Certification, July 26, 10 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Creating healthier and more sustainable built environments has become a key priority for organizations worldwide. Fitwel Certification, a leading global building rating system, offers a comprehensive

0 replies | 797 views | Posted on: 07/17/2023 | Last updated: 07/17/2023

Yestermorrow Design/Build School Course: Timber Framing, July 22 - 28, Waitsfield, Vermont

by Hani // Social media manager

Over the last two decades, the historic craft of timber framing in residential construction has experienced a revival. Experience the fundamentals of designing and constructing a timber frame using mo

0 replies | 960 views | Posted on: 07/03/2023 | Last updated: 07/04/2023

The Seeds of Sustainability; Wood, Lumber & Mass Timber, Online, November 18, 1:45pm-3:15 EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This seminar follows the life cycle of wood, wood fiber, and mass timber as sustainable design solutions for the built environment. A focus will be on continuous improvement considerations for project

Filed under: Lumber

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Wood,built environment,mass timber,Lumber

0 replies | 1991 views | Posted on: 10/29/2020 | Last updated: 10/29/2020

2020 CTGBC Green Building Awards Ceremony, Virtual Celebration, October 29, 4pm - 5:30pm

by SarahA

Join Us for the 2020 Virtual Green Building Awards Event!

See Keynote Speakers Dr. Joseph Allen & John Macomber present!

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Awards,Healthy Buildings,Covid-19,Long Term,Virtual Celebration

0 replies | 1789 views | Posted on: 10/15/2020 | Last updated: 10/15/2020

Solar Power International, Virtual Trade Show, October 21 - 22

by SarahA

Participate in SPI, ESI, and North America Smart Energy Week from your home or office. Registration is free!

Available now: Browse exhibitors and products, with more being added daily.

Filed under: Solar Energy

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Solar Energy,Solar Installation,Solar Power International

0 replies | 2314 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 10/05/2020

Webinar: Building Life Cycle Impact: Understanding the Impacts of Building Design, September 23, 11:45am MDT

by SarahA

The carbon impact of building materials is a critical factor in our planet’s future. Life cycle assessments (LCAs) can benefit designers and manufacturers while achieving the goals of green buil

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building,LCA,Life Cycle Analysis,Life Cycle Impact,Verdacity

0 replies | 1501 views | Posted on: 09/11/2020 | Last updated: 09/11/2020

Event: GreenCon 2017 by USGBC Central PA, Thursday, 3/16, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT, Millersville University, PA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

GreenCon 2017 by USGBC Central PA Thursday, March 16, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT Tickets: $10 – $120 Location: Millersville University Millersville, PA 17551 GreenCon is USGBC Central Penns…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: USGBC PA

0 replies | 1309 views | Posted on: 02/24/2017 | Last updated: 02/24/2017

Massachusetts New Construction Webinar, Presented by Mass Save and Eversource, Wednesday, Jul 29, 10 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

We are less than a week away from The Mass Save Commercial New Construction and Major Renovation new solutions webinar. We look forward to sharing the details of our new energy efficiency initiatives.

Related to: Weather Barriers

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Construction,Mass Save,Net zero,Zero Net Energy,ZNE,Eversource,Commercial Construction

0 replies | 1620 views | Posted on: 07/24/2020 | Last updated: 07/24/2020

USGBC Northern California Webinar: LEED Committee - Learn from Pacific Region Experts, July 28, 12 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

LEED Committees are composed of expert volunteers from across the country who guide the evolution of LEED. LEED committee volunteers help develop, implement, and revise the LEED rating systems, ensuri

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: LEED,USGBC,Community

0 replies | 1316 views | Posted on: 07/11/2020 | Last updated: 07/11/2020

Webinar: Green Schools Roundtable: Where Do We Go From Here? July 23, 2pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

2019-2020 was a school year like we've never seen before. As we watch infection rates seesaw and try to anticipate what reopening schools might look like in the Fall, this webinar intends to 

Filed under: Green Schools

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC,Green Schools,Covid-19

0 replies | 1096 views | Posted on: 06/23/2020 | Last updated: 06/23/2020

Innovation and Impact 2017 Symposium, June 14

by AbbieKnight

The Innovation and Impact Symposium focuses on emerging technologies in Mobility, Energy and the Built Environment. Join the region’s leaders from the startup, corporate, public and research communi…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Environment

0 replies | 906 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

BASEA Forum: MA Clean Energy Momentum: - 'Ranking State Progress' May 11th 7:00pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

BASEA Forum: MA Clean Energy Momentum: - 'Ranking State Progress' May 11 | 7:00pm First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist, 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Join BASEA at their monthly mee…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Leadership

0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 05/10/2017 | Last updated: 05/10/2017

NYSERDA Forum: Panelized Construction for Architects and Designers

by aahassonjee

NYSERDA hosts Panelized Construction for Architects and Design Professionals. NYSERDA is excited to announce an expanded session in conjunction with their Efficiency Revolution series focusing on p…

Filed under: New York

0 replies | 1222 views | Posted on: 04/27/2017 | Last updated: 04/27/2017

Event: Passive Architectural Design for Affordable Housing, 4/27, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Chicago, IL

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

How can passive housing design principles—which focus on energy efficiency, comfort, and minimizing environmental impact—be used in the creation of affordable housing? This question will be the…

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 964 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Event: Make it Tight: Building Enclosure Airtightness Training, 4/11, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, Newton, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Make it Tight: Building Enclosure Airtightness Training Tuesday, April 11th, 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Location: Auburndale Builders 151 Adams Street Newton, MA 02458 Ticket: $100 Join 47…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: 475 High Performance Building Supply,Building Enclosure,Airtightness

0 replies | 1036 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Nominate Green Schools Leaders for the 9th Annual Green Difference Awards 2017! Apply by April 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Nominate a Green Difference Maker Today! Green Schools honors and recognizes Outstanding National Environmental Education & STEM Education efforts led in our Schools & Communities through our Annua…

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,Healthy Schools

0 replies | 1454 views | Posted on: 03/29/2017 | Last updated: 03/29/2017

15th Annual New York State Green Building Conference March 30-31, 2017, Syracuse

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

15th Annual New York State Green Building Conference March 30-31, 2017 Marriott Syracuse Downtown 100 East Onondaga Street Syracuse, NY 13202 Tel: 315-474-2424 (Hotel) The 15th Annual New Yo…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 951 views | Posted on: 03/15/2017 | Last updated: 03/15/2017

Free Event: Reclaiming Our Estuary: The Newtown Creek Experience, 3/9, 4:00PM - 9:00PM, Queens, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Reclaiming Our Estuary: The Newtown Creek Experience by Newtown Creek Alliance Thursday, March 9, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST Location: LaGuardia Community College Little Theater in Shenker Hall …

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Newtown Creek Alliance,Waterways,Queens

0 replies | 990 views | Posted on: 03/09/2017 | Last updated: 03/09/2017

 

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