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(Now Online!) Building Tech Forum 2020: Roadmap to 2050, April 29, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

COVID-19 Update from Built Environment Plus / USGBC MA
Location: Remote Web Conference
Date: Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT)

** In response to the increasing spread o



Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Related to: Other,Builders/Contractors

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC Massachusetts,green technology

0 replies | 2003 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

Free Webinar: High Performance Buildings - Designing for Utility Costs & Carbon Emissions, February 20, 12 - 2 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

How can we decide what features to upgrade in our building projects? Most project teams use code minimum, manufacturers’ claims, anecdotes, and gut feelings to decide what insulation, HVAC syste

California Green Building

0 replies | 624 views | Posted on: 12/20/2024 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Free Webinar: Local Govt Leads The Way to Empowering Communities for Sustainable Living, December 18, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Local governments can help lead the ways on transforming our housing stock to reduce energy bills, increase comfort, improve health and help us live a more sustianable lifestyle. Join GreenHome Instit

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 686 views | Posted on: 11/30/2024 | Last updated: 11/30/2024

"A Smashing Success:" Sustainable Management of Demolition Debris, December 3, a Free Webinar, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainable Management of Construction and Demolition (C&D) debris can significantly reduce the vast waste streams generated by demolition waste. Discover how C&D materials, like steel, asphal

0 replies | 665 views | Posted on: 11/08/2024 | Last updated: 11/08/2024

Road to Zero: Summit, Green Building Tour of Ryerson Conservation Area, Riverwoods, Illinois, November 8, 10-11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Illinois Green Alliance for the last 2024 Road to Zero: Summit Tour series at the beautiful Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods, IL, to explore the new Phius ZERO-certified education center.

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 485 views | Posted on: 10/21/2024 | Last updated: 10/21/2024

Free Webinar: Basics of Lighting Controls, October 22, 9-11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

This introductory course on lighting controls provides attendees a practical guide to common lighting control components found in commercial lighting systems. The class will introduce how to use contr

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 575 views | Posted on: 09/25/2024 | Last updated: 09/25/2024

Free Webinar: Clean Energy Workforce Diversity: Access, Inclusion and Belonging, October 2, 10-11am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Market evolution, technological innovation, and policies focused on climate action have strengthened economic opportunities in the U.S. energy sector and driven workforce development. However, the cle

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 732 views | Posted on: 09/03/2024 | Last updated: 09/03/2024

Free Webinar, Fall 2024 Resiliency Academy Session 1 — The Latest on Climate in the Mid-Atlantic, September 5, 1-2:30 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As our climate is changing, we are experiencing more extreme events, such as heat waves and storms, which are impacting the way our communities need to plan. The first session of the Fall Resiliency A

0 replies | 600 views | Posted on: 08/13/2024 | Last updated: 08/14/2024

Webinar: Health In the Built Environment: Transit, Mobility & Public Health, August 6, 9-10:30 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Access to reliable transportation is critical to economic mobility and to public health and wellbeing. In Pittsburgh, a quarter of households do not have access to a car, and according to a recent stu

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 545 views | Posted on: 07/24/2024 | Last updated: 07/24/2024

Radio BE-Ex: New York's Path to Decarbonization Webcast with Janet Joseph, May 21, 1-2 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

New York State has one of the most progressive climate action plans in the country– a commitment to 100 percent carbon free electricity by 2040, and carbon neutrality across all sectors of the e

Filed under: Podcasts

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,NYSERDA,Decarbonization,Radio

0 replies | 970 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

USGBC Virtual Town Hall Executive Meeting: Hosted by USGBC Florida, Monday, May 11 9-11 am

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

A lot has changed over the past few weeks that is impacting our daily lives, but one thing has not: sustainability and resiliency are still at the core of building healthy, efficient and equitable bui

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Related to: Other

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED,USGBC,USGBC Florida

0 replies | 1194 views | Posted on: 04/30/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

FREE Green Building Webinar - Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, Thursday, May 7, 12pm

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Keywords: restrooms,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 1569 views | Posted on: 04/14/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

Webinar: How Can We Make Net Zero the Norm? USGBC National Capital Region, March 31

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

An open roundtable to discuss what it's going to take to make net zero construction and operation the norm.

 

Net zero construction and operation of buildings have quickly become a crit

Keywords: Green Building,Netzero

0 replies | 1833 views | Posted on: 03/29/2020 | Last updated: 03/29/2020

AUGUST 20th: Seed School in a Day W/ Denver Urban Gardens

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Seed School is a one-day workshop that offers a comprehensive overview of seed saving. Practical, hands-on activities are balanced with engaging lectures to provide a fun and interactive learning expe…

USGBC Arizona: March into Spring, March 19, Phoenix, AZ

by AbbieKnight

Join the U.S. Green Building Council Arizona for an evening of networking and brainstorming.

USGBC's mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated,

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Social Networking,Brainstorming

0 replies | 862 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 03/04/2020

Webinar - Rethink Water Heating, Tuesday, February 25, 12- 1pm EST

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

The challenge for plumbing design professionals is finding the right balance between performance and efficiency in water heating systems. A review of pluming code requirements and insights into specif

Filed under: Electric Water Heaters

0 replies | 1407 views | Posted on: 02/10/2020 | Last updated: 02/10/2020

City Buildings in River Falls, Wisconsin are now Powered with 100% Renewable Energy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On January first and after years of effort to cut dependence on fossil fuel use, River Falls Wisconsin “flipped a switch” to power all city buildings with 100% renewable energy.  This

Filed under: Renewable Energy

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: 100% Renewable Energy,River Falls,Wisconsin

0 replies | 1374 views | Posted on: 01/05/2020 | Last updated: 01/26/2020

The World’s First LEED Zero Water Certification

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

The USGBC has on August 14th, 2019, certified the first LEED Zero Water to the Eurobusiness, a commercial office building located in Curitiba, Brazil. The building had already achieved the Platinum ce

Filed under: Green Building News

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Awards,Net Zero Water,LEED Certification

0 replies | 6443 views | Posted on: 01/12/2020 | Last updated: 02/08/2023

Passive House Massachusetts Meeting - "One Year in a Passive House"- Dec 13, 6:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Massachusetts: One Year in a Passive House! December 13, 2016 | 6:30 PM - 8 PM BSA Space 290 Congress Street, Suite 200 Boston What’s it like to live in a passive house? …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 938 views | Posted on: 12/12/2016 | Last updated: 12/12/2016

Modern Framing Techniques that Work - Webinar, 11/30 - 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Modern Framing Techniques that Work Wednesday, November 30 1–2 pm Central Free to view, pay $95 for credit PRESENTER John Stephany Madison Area Technical College Are you a skeptic when…

Filed under: Webinars

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Framing

0 replies | 949 views | Posted on: 11/29/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

UGC Forum: Achieving the Carbon Challenge for Hospitals (Nov.7/6-8pm/77 Water St.)

by aahassonjee

Join Urban Green Council for Achieving the NYC Carbon Challenge for hospitals. The NYC Carbon Challenge is a groundbreaking public-private partnership between the City of New York and private and i…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 755 views | Posted on: 11/03/2016 | Last updated: 11/03/2016

Lessons of Climate Resilience in New York City, The Earth Institute at Columbia University - October 19, NY NY - 6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Lessons of Climate Resilience in New York City The Earth Institute at Columbia University Wednesday, October 19, 6 - 7:15 PM Low Library 535 W. 116 St. New York, NY 10027 Hurricane Sandy was…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 812 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 10/17/2016

Passive House & Prefabricated Homes: The Way Forward?

by aahassonjee

With evolving building standards, certifications and processes, there has never been a better time for architects, contractors, consultants, and supply companies to unite and create a truly green futu…

Filed under: Passive House

Related to: Other Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Prefabricated Homes,EcoCor,Richard Pedranti Architect

0 replies | 2683 views | Posted on: 09/21/2016 | Last updated: 09/22/2016

Free Well AP Building Standard "Crash Course" Webinar - September 6, 2:30 pm EST -

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BuildingGreen & GreenStep's WELL AP Exam Training Webinar September 6, 2:30 pm EST - This one-hour crash course will review the concepts and key facts within the WELL Building Standard that are c…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1091 views | Posted on: 09/01/2016 | Last updated: 09/01/2016

Global Green Development Goals: The Need For Sustainable Cities

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

There is a direct correlation between climate change and buildings, according to the World Green Building Council (WGBC) CEO Terri Willis. With the increasing incidence of dangerous climatic events su

 

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