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AIA Kansas Annual Conference, September 14 - 15
In its 101st year, AIA Kansas is thinking about the next century. What is this organization's vision for the next 100 years? The 2022 annual conference will examine ways to cre
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More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc
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This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS). The instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of var
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USGBC's Smart Building Summit, Online, October 26-27
Engage with industry experts leading the optimization of integrated, high-performance buildings
On October 26th and 27th, USGBC will host its second digital Smart Building Summit, bringing together
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GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, Online, October 17. 6-9 pm ET
Course overview
GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials (O&M) provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health.
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What is the Compressive Strength of ROCKWOOL Insulation?
No, you shouldn’t drive over ROCKWOOL or any other insulation, but apparently people have done it….
In this video, Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc.
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Free Webinar: USGBC Mountain Region Women in Green Panel Discussion: 2023, August 24, 12:30-2 pm MDT
Your words. Your story. The mic is open.
Women in Green is a platform to gather and learn from others across fields and disciplines, generations, and job titles; it’s also a USGBC tradition,
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Online Workshop: The WELL Building Standard Workshop, August 24, 12 pm ET
This half-day introductory workshop will introduce broad audiences to the WELL Building Standard, including its key certification process. The organization and development of the WELL Building Standar
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Free Webinar: Hydrogen, A Rising Pillar of Our Clean Energy Economy, July 13, 1-2 pm ET
Hydrogen has been recognized as a key pillar of decarbonizing the global energy system, with application across numerous sectors including transportation, heavy industry and energy storage. Indeed, it
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Online Seminar with Building Science Corporation, Deep Energy Retrofits, July 11 & 13, 1-5pm ET
Deep Energy Retrofits is a LIVE! virtual seminar that applies the principles of building science to retrofitting existing building enclosures. Numerous examples of high-performance retrofit techniques
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Smart City Expo Miami - SUSTAINABLE is the NEW SMART, December 12 - 14, Miami, Florida
This December, smart city leaders from around the world will converge on Miami for the upcoming Smart City Expo Miami 2022. The theme of the event is “sustainable is the new smart
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Intro to Designing a Net Zero Building, Online Training, November 29, 3-5 pm EST
Participants will learn the components of Zero Net. It may seem out of reach, but firms are turning these hurdles into opportunities. Join Built Environment Plus to examine case studies, detailing int
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Leaders in Energy 9th Annual Green Jobs Forum, Online, September 22, 3:30 - 7 pm EDT
The urgent need to become a more sustainable and equitable world, and to stop and reverse climate and biodiversity impacts, is generating widespread new opportunities for people of all ages, skills, a
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ISH Shanghai & CIHE, September 3 - 5, Shanghai, China
Under the umbrella of Messe Frankfurt’s ISH brand, ISH Shanghai & CIHE is the most influential HVAC exhibition in East and Central China. The show is co-located with four other fairs, collectively k…
Southface Visionary Dinner, Decatur, GA, October 6
Every year, the Visionary Dinner provides valuable networking opportunities among sustainability leaders and innovators, all while funding Southface’s work toward a healthier environment for all
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Greenbuild @Home: Sustainable Residences, Online Event, Thursday, July 21, 11 am - 4 pm EDT
Greenbuild @ Home will focus on best practices in sustainable residential construction. From single family to multi-family housing, passive house, presenters will discuss new ideas, case studies
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Transmission Infrastructure US, Washington, D.C., August 8-9
The electric transmission infrastructure is back in the spotlight. The federal government’s recent legislation and funding support to modernize electricity grids, reduce congestion, and fast-tra
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Webinar: Navigating Your Green Building Career, August 11, 5:30 PM
This USGBC event will be about developing your own green building career path as a young leader by leveraging LEED and USGBC. Hear from professionals about how they navigate their career, from da
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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability, Pitch Competition, Online, June 23, 6PM
Women from six companies will be selected out of all applications to pitch their innovative cleantech or sustainable-focused business idea to a panel of industry leaders. Startups will have 5 min
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Sustainable Event Planning: Learning from Minnesota's Sports Industry, August 21, Minneapolis, MN
Join us as we partner with Environmental Initiative to explore sustainability leadership and initiatives inside Minnesota’s sports industry. Learning from a sports context, attendees will share best…
Studies: We Are Consuming Plastics from Drinking Water
A colorful plastic microfiber in bottled water. Photograph: Abigail Barrows Globally, we generated 275 million metric tons of plastic waste in 2010 alone (Jenna R. Jambeck et al). But we only recycle
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Achieving Optimum Energy Efficiency in Buildings - New Benchmarks Being Set - Webinar - July 26
Five years ago, the driving factor for smart buildings was energy costs. While operational efficiency and occupant experience have been added to the discussion, energy savings still play an important …
Green Building Festival, October 11, Toronto, Canada
Health. We tend to think of it in terms of our personal well-being but it is inextricably dependent on the environments we create and affect. From indoor environmental quality standards to net zero pr…
Students for Zero Waste Conference, November 2-3, Philadelphia, PA
The 5th Annual Students for Zero Waste Conference (SZW18) will bring together 500+ students, staff, industry innovators, activists and community members from across the country at the University of Pe…
The energy eco-structure and electrical system are on the edge of transformation. The ways in which we generate and provide energy are shifting gears, and a decentralized energy system is on the way.…
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