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About Better Buildings, Better Lives: Big South, Presented by USGBC, December 8 - 10

by SarahA

Where the Southern Green Building Community unites.

Individuals around the world are working hard in their local communities to raise the quality of life for human beings every day. Bette

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Texas Green Building

Keywords: LEED,Resilience,Sustainable Building,Sustainable Cities,Human Health

0 replies | 1544 views | Posted on: 11/17/2020 | Last updated: 11/17/2020

Greenbuild 2023: Building Transformation, September 26-29, Washington, DC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildi

Keywords: Green Building,Greenbuild,USGBC

0 replies | 3402 views | Posted on: 06/10/2023 | Last updated: 06/10/2023

Using Compost and Mulch to Enhance Water Savings, while Meeting California Regulations, June 14, 12-5pm, San Ramon, California

by himj // Student Of Green Building

The use of compost and mulch is required by two converging California regulations: the Modified Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) and California Senate Bill (SB 1383). Applying compost and

California Green Building

0 replies | 1046 views | Posted on: 05/26/2023 | Last updated: 05/29/2023

Accelerating the Circular Economy, June 5-7, Seattle, WA

by samanthaklein // Intern

As the leading convening of professionals building the circular economy, Circularity 23 offers thought-provoking keynotes, actionable breakouts, a solutions-oriented expo and unparalleled networking o

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Supply Chain,Circular Economy,Technology,Net Zero Energy,networking

0 replies | 1425 views | Posted on: 05/10/2023 | Last updated: 05/11/2023

Free PGE&E Webinar: Symposium on Modular and Industrial Construction Methods for Creating Low-Carbon Buildings, May 16, 9am-12pm

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Industrialized processes are being rapidly adopted across the building industry, generating numerous design and technology innovations. Today, many building industry stakeholders are focusing on how t

0 replies | 1405 views | Posted on: 04/23/2023 | Last updated: 04/24/2023

On The Menu: High Performance Coatings for Commercial Spaces, Online, April 27, 12-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Commercial and light industrial projects typically require high-performance coating solutions to provide optimal performance against abrasion, chemicals, moisture and other harsh conditions common to

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 908 views | Posted on: 04/04/2023 | Last updated: 04/04/2023

USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Atlanta, April 27, 6 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

USGBC Georgia’s Emerging Professionals invite you to our monthly gathering for those interested in all things sustainable and green. This is a laid-back, after-work opportunity to meet other sus

Filed under: Events

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Emerging Professionals,Social Networking

0 replies | 1251 views | Posted on: 03/15/2023 | Last updated: 03/15/2023

Electrification Series, Part 3: Fighting the Electrification Resistance - The Path Forward and Lessons Learned, Online, March 28, 3-5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This session will leverage some critical lessons learned from early adopters and those that have been on the front lines of the push for electrification.

Learning Objectives:

- Learn from Case S

0 replies | 1417 views | Posted on: 02/28/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

Free Webinar: Resiliency L+L: From Homes to Infrastructure, Building Community Resilience, March 8, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC's Middle Atlantic and New England region has collaborated with the NYC Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) is back for the third year in a row to bring you a

0 replies | 1308 views | Posted on: 02/16/2023 | Last updated: 02/16/2023

Online: USGBC South Florida 2020 GalaVerde Awards, February 4, 4pm - 6:30pm EDT

by SarahA

For 11 years, USGBC South Florida GalaVerde has gathered sustainability advocates to toast the best in green building.

Join USGBC South Florida for our 11th annual GalaVerde LEEDership and Green Aw

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Awards,Green Awards

0 replies | 1552 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/11/2021

Sustainable Cities Webinar with Joey Aoun, Environmental Designer, January 26, 8:30 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Joey has an interdisciplinary academic background, holding a master’s degree in Architecture (2014), a postgraduate diploma in Green Building Technology (2016) and an MSc in Urban Energy (Newcas

Filed under: Urban Planning

UK Green Building

Keywords: Design,Urban Planning,Cities

0 replies | 2162 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020 | Last updated: 12/28/2020

Webinar: New Heat Pump Technologies to the Rescue, Tuesday, January 19, 3pm PT / 6pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

There is no one-size-fits-all technology for the wide range of building types. Jordan Dent and Evan Hellas lead a session that will provide an overview of four new technologies that the speakers are w

Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1766 views | Posted on: 12/14/2020 | Last updated: 12/14/2020

Zero Net Energy Commercial Forum

by Connie NBI

The webinar will feature commercial case study projects that feature deep energy savings and zero net energy designs. Hear about the progress regional architecture firms are making in meeting the Amer

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 864 views | Posted on: 12/04/2020 | Last updated: 12/04/2020

Event: 2017 Design-Build Conference & Expo, 11/8 - 11/10, Philadelphia, PA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The Design-Build Institute of America is the only organization that defines, teaches and promotes best practices in design-build. Design-build is a collaborative approach to project delivery that inte…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 3060 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Free Webinar: Building Resiliency in the Roaring Fork Valley, November 19, 2pm EDT

by SarahA

How can communities be resilient? By adding renewables and microgrids! Two summers ago during Lake Christine Fire, Aspen was one transmission line away from losing power for days to a week or so. That

Webinar: Adapting to COVID: Design, November 10, 10 am

by samanthaklein // Intern

As we face a new world of dealing with the daily challenges of COVID-19, there are lessons we can learn from the construction, operations and design industry about swiftly planning and implementing pr

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Design,urban design,COVID19

0 replies | 2714 views | Posted on: 10/20/2020 | Last updated: 10/20/2020

FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings, October 8, 12 pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

During this webinar, ‘Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings’, you’ll uncover the features and benefits of large opening glass wall systems. Explore how architects and buil

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Building,Windows,Doors,Openings

0 replies | 1407 views | Posted on: 09/30/2020 | Last updated: 10/13/2020

Energy Storage North America in San Diego, August 8-10

by AbbieKnight

Energy Storage North America (ESNA) is the largest conference and expo for grid-connected energy storage in North America. ESNA 2017 will include energy storage site tours, networking, workshops, a…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Storage

0 replies | 1129 views | Posted on: 07/18/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

Women Shaping the Agenda: New England's Energy mix and Environmental Future, July 11

by AbbieKnight

NEWIEE is proud to host the third annual event in the Women Shaping the Agenda in Energy and the Environment panel series. "New England’s Energy Mix and the Environmental Future," will be held on Ju…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 07/06/2017 | Last updated: 07/06/2017

Building Commissioning Fundamentals, July 12

by AbbieKnight

See and experience a work-in-progress, residential Passive House retrofit in the Harlem neighborhood. Renovation work by Brace Enterprises, LLC is five months into the project timeline, just enough fo…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: green retrofit

0 replies | 1178 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017

Webinar: New Hampshire's New Net Metering Tariff June 26th 12pm-1pm

by Matt Z. // Student

This webinar will provide an overview of NH's new net metering tariff, drawing from the final Order in docket DE15-576 at the Public Utilities Commission.

Filed under: Webinars

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 946 views | Posted on: 06/20/2017 | Last updated: 06/20/2017

Consumer Protections for Community Solar, June 22

by AbbieKnight

Community solar is a rapidly expanding model for increasing solar access and solar deployment. Like all consumer products, however, community solar can raise consumer protection issues. This webinar w…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Solar,Community Solar

0 replies | 1810 views | Posted on: 06/08/2017 | Last updated: 06/08/2017

Free Webinar: FEMA Reporting- A Sustainable Approach, June 6th

by AbbieKnight

A disaster could happen any minute — is your local government prepared to submit required reports to the Federal Emergency Management Agency? Or, will your team waste hundreds of hours scrambling to…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1650 views | Posted on: 05/29/2017 | Last updated: 05/29/2017

Free EZ Retrofit Training, June 29, Alexandria Virginia (Open to Virginia, DC, and MD Organizations only)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

EZ Retrofit is a no cost energy and water audit tool for multifamily sector to identify cost-effective retrofit opportunities. The training is only open to organizations located in D.C., Maryland and …

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 05/16/2017 | Last updated: 05/16/2017

RecyclingWorks Wastewise 2017 Spring Forum

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

RecyclingWorks Wastewise 2017 Spring Forum May 9 | 8:30am-12:00pm Gillette Stadium - One Patriot Place, Foxborough MA 02035 This interactive forum will explore ways to start or expand food waste …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Food Recovery,WasteWise

0 replies | 1003 views | Posted on: 04/30/2017 | Last updated: 04/30/2017

 

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