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Webinar: Principles for Delivering Urban Nature-based Solutions, April 29, 12 pm BST
The principles are primarily intended to be used by developers, owners, operators and occupiers of buildings within an urban context. The aim is to provide a concise overview of practical methods and
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Achieving High Performance with a Code-Designed Project, Online, October 24, 3 - 4 pm ET
We all know that the right way to build a high-performance, low-carbon home starts in the design phase, right? Early and careful planning, research, estimating and coordinating with trades during desi
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Free Webinar: Next Generation Passive Solar, September 23, 9:30 - 11 am PT
We all learned the principles of passive solar design in school – south facing orientation, strategic windows, thermal mass, etc., but the old rules don’t apply in the same way. Modern bui
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Free Webinar: Best Practices for Hot Water Distribution, August 20, 4 - 5:30 pm PT
Do you want higher performance at lower costs? Every decision that increases pipe length decreases efficiency and adds costs. Right-sizing pipes and water heaters is essential. Integrating air source
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Smart City Expo Miami - RE:IMAGINE URBAN SPACES, October 6-8, Miami, Florida
Immerse yourself in forward-thinking urban solutions and innovative city planning approaches from experts across multiple disciplines. Smart City Expo Miami takes place October 6-8 at Miami Dade Colle
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Free Webinar: Beyond the Surface: Vetting Materials for Health, Carbon, & Impact, June 19, 12 pm, MT
Join AIA Colorado's Committee on the Environment for a virtual presentation on materials.
The Committee on the Environment is a state and national AIA Knowledge Community workin
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Circular Shift 2021, Powering Innovation for a Circular Future, Free and Online, October 7
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is proud to present Circular Shift, its annual summit. Circular Shift unites some of industry’s best known leaders in a tangible exploration of
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Virtual Event: Net Zero Festival, September 29-October 1
The Net Zero Festival will bring together some of the world's foremost thinkers on what it takes to accelerate and expand the net zero transition and we'd urge business executives, investors,
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How to Prioritize Sustainability Projects for an All-Electric Home, August 25, 4-5:30 PM EDT
Two homeowners share their pathway and project priorities on their journey to all-electric home retrofits.
Illinois Green Alliance invites you to our free webinar covering how to prioritize de
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Free Webinar: Building While Black, July 29, 11 am EDT
A panel with Black-led Community Development Corporations (CDC) on incorporating innovative real estate practices to broaden opportunities, address challenges, create strategies, and design programs t
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LEED project teams highlight the goals, strategies, outcomes, and lessons learned from several local projects that have achieved LEED certification with one tour and then a rapid-fire showcase of seve
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High performance, net zero, and off the grid are all terms many have heard of and will hear more of into the future as the country works to reduce carbon emissions. All electric homes greatly reduce c
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Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. is working on an exciting new whole house renovation and deep energy retrofit. You’re invited to get involved with your products or services, OR yo
Green Schools Summit - November 2-3, USGBC Colorado, Arvada
The Green Schools Summit is dedicated to convening green building industry professionals, school decision makers, educators and parents to further advance healthy, safe and sustainable schools statewi…
USGBC NCR Webinar: LEED Commercial Case Study - Eisenhower Memorial, April 15, 2 pm EDT
The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial has achieved U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification. For the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) and
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A discussion of the intersections between disability, ableism, and environmental justice.
Certified Sustainability (CSR) Practitioner Program, Advanced Edition 2017, Mar 8 - 9, Atlanta
This challenging two-day training offered by CSE aims to give you all the latest practical tools and resources required to implement or upscale corporate sustainability in order to drive your initiati…
VERGE 18, Where Technology Meets Sustainability, Oct 16 - 18, Oakland, CA
The expo features over 50 companies sharing the latest innovations and solutions advancing the clean economy. Browse exhibits and connect with leaders from the world’s most innovative startups and …
Using PHPP in Passive House Design and Certification, Dec 11 - 13, Burlington, VT
Yestermorrow is pleased to offer this course in partnership with Peel Passive House. This course takes place off campus at the Burlington Electric Department. In this three-day course, participant…
Solar Business Festival 2017: Conference & Trade Show, Nov 29 - 30, Austin, TX
The Solar Business Festival (SBF) is a leading solar conference and trade show in Texas, that provides a significant business platform for knowledge sharing, connectivity, marketing, and sales, bringi…
This training is specially designed for architects and engineers by the Building Codes Assistance Project (BCAP) and the Center for Sustainable Energy (CSE) and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Ene…
Focusing on utility-scale projects, this webinar will synthesize learnings from utilities and other asset owners and operators. We will compare actual O&M challenges and performance monitoring practic…
Women in Design Mentoring Event Career Series Part 2, October 17, Boston
This year, Women in Design is exploring this topic with events and programming that will strategize career planning, explore career paths, and give us the tools to build our own personal brands. Di…
2nd Annual Sustainable Home Tour, Brattleboro, VT, Saturday, October 14
This will be a self-guided tour of new homes, deep energy retrofits, and an addition in which all homes have given consideration to energy efficiency, renewable energy, health and safety, durability, …
Scaling Zero Energy Workshop & Happy Hour, 2-5 pm, Oct 26, Seattle
Come join Brad Liljequist, Director of the Zero Energy Program will share a current state of zero energy design based on current technology and construction, review the tools and program updates that …
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