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Circularity 22, May 17 - 19, Atlanta, Georgia
It’s time for transformative change — and the circular economy is key to a just, resilient and prosperous world. To meet this critical moment, forward-thinking leaders are embracing circul
…VRF Heat Pump Installation - In Progress!!
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I've mentioned in our newsletters about how we are going to be intalling VRF heat pumps in the future, and.... the future is here! I look forward to sharing
Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) - 22nd Annual Conference, May 7-8. Indianapolis, Indiana
The theme of the Conference, “Carpet Recycling: Chasing the Checkered Flag” highlights the recent developments in carpet recycling technology and opportunities that are moving carpet out o
…Free Webinar: Heat Pumps W Abode Energy Management, April 18, 12 pm ET
Considering upgrading your heating system? We're here to answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. There are BIG rebates & incentives
…Annual International Passive House Conference, April 5 - 6, Innsbruck, Austria
Look forward to the 27th International Passive House Conference which will take place on 5th and 6th April 2024 on the campus “Technik&rdqu
…Buildings today incorporate lighter-weight structural materials than those built years ago. Contemporary roofing systems should, therefore, have the ability to withstand the increased substrate moveme
…BuildingEnergy Boston, March 19-20, Boston, Massachusetts
BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. BE brings more than 1,000 i
…Free Webinar: Energy Code Compliance: Using HERS Measures (Part 1), January 31, 9:30-11am PT
Third-party verification through HERS measures is a great way to improve energy performance and, more to the point, meet the Title 24 Energy code. In this two-part course, we’ll cover what archi
…Critical details that typically cause building performance related issues will be focused on one of the largest failures of building enclosures: wall to window connections specific to curtain wall sys
…Major Green Building Organizations Rally Around the Common Materials Framework (CMF)
At Greenbuild 2023, leading green building organizations, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the International Living Future Institute (ILFI), the International WELL Building Instit
…Southeast Building Conference, August 3-4, Kissimmee, Florida
The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), is the largest building industry trade show in the southeast. SEBC includes educational programs
…Green Building Impacts from the Infrastructure Bill, Online, June 21, 12PM
The infrastructure bill is some of the largest sums of money toward bettering our communities in a long time. How is it being used and how can we ensure the projects consider the day-to-day lives of t
…USGBC Smart Building Summit, May 11 - 12
On May 11th & 12th, participate in the first USGBC Smart Building Summit. This event will bring together diverse players to discuss the optimization of the design and operation of integrated, high
…John Hancock Tower Green Office Tour - Jacobs Engineering,, March 7, Boston, MA
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…
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
…Lighting the Way: Advocacy + Action for Lighting Design, Online, March 3, 5 pm
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
…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
…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
…Delivering The Winning Pitch: Making the Business Case for ZNE Schools, June 26, Oakland, CA
The zero net energy (ZNE) process can be daunting! Discover how the spark of an idea can ignite buy-in and fire-up key decision makers in the ZNE process. This three-hour session focuses on the busine…
ACEEE 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency, June 26, 2018, Washington, DC
ACEEE will convene a one-day symposium to highlight international energy efficiency best practices, with a particular focus on opportunities for improvement in the United States. Our research has show…
For brands to remain competitive amidst a changing landscape, they must evolve with new generations of consumers. The Sustainable Brands community is already testing new frameworks, tools and partners…
One of the largest building and living events in Austria, featuring a comprehensive range of building and renovation systems and equipment, interior design products, energy saving devices and wellness…
Women in Cleantech & Sustainability hosts an annual TED-style event featuring the brightest minds and most inspiring stories from the clean economy revolution. The event features both women and men fr…
CRASH: 5 Reasons Why AIA Courses Fail - Free Webinar, April 26, 12 - 12:30 EDT
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…
Webinar - Updates and Resources for Building EnergyStar Homes, Tuesday, March 29, 2 pm EST
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…
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