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Western Mass Green Consortium at Green Night, June 14

by AbbieKnight

Right now may be the most exciting, dangerous, and important time to be alive in all of human history. Dire environmental crises insist that we quickly upgrade to a new way of life that will sustain u…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainable Living

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 06/05/2017 | Last updated: 06/05/2017

Design for the Future with EV Charging, a Greenbuild Webinar, December 2, 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The adoption of electric vehicles in the United States has reached a new inflection point. With over 3 million EVs expected to be sold over the next 5 years, new and existing buildings are increasingl

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Multifamily,Building,Construction,Electric Vehicles,EVs,Commercial

0 replies | 1185 views | Posted on: 11/13/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

NSBRC Virtual Passivhaus Workshop with Passivhaus Trust, November 27 - 28

by SarahA

The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.

Meet Passivhaus accredited experts and suppliers at this two day workshop - a

Filed under: Education

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Standards,Passiv Haus

0 replies | 1248 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

Webinar: Selecting Athletic Turf You Can Feel Good About, October 28, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Many variables must be considered when selecting the right type of athletic turf or outdoor recreation space for your application. Even if health and the environment are at the forefront of the decisi

Keywords: Health,Toxic Chemicals,Athletic Turf,Outdoor Recreation,Healthy Building Network,Hazard Spectrum,Microplastics

0 replies | 1318 views | Posted on: 10/15/2020 | Last updated: 10/15/2020

Webinar: #EEDAY2020, October 7, 10 am- 2 pm EDT

by SarahA

This half-day event will celebrate policy, the built environment, and tools energy efficiency provides to uplift Black and brown communities. This event will bring together energy efficiency lead

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Social Justice,Climate Action,built environment,Electrification,Renewable Infrastructure,Placemaking

0 replies | 1601 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

24th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce, A Virtual Event, September 20 - October 8

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 24th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce will take place, this year for the first time as a VIR­TU­AL con­fer­en­ce from&nb

Filed under: Passive House

Keywords: Passivhaus,Passive House Institute

0 replies | 1661 views | Posted on: 09/10/2020 | Last updated: 09/10/2020

Webinar: The Benefits of Selecting Healthier Building Products, August 27, 12:30 pm, Australia EST

by Global GreenTag International Pty Ltd & Global GreenTag LLC (USA)

Everyone at the beginning of 2020 knew it was going to be a big year but nobody expected the impacts that came with COVID 19 to bring the topic of human health starkly into focus. 

For the bui

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 1004 views | Posted on: 08/24/2020 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

Low VOC, Recycled Rubber Flooring, from Rubber Floors and More (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Matt Hoots at the 2020 Atlanta Build Expo as he talks to Alan Quinn about Rubber Floors and More.  Alan introduces the company's Low VOC rolled and interlocking rubber floors, made

Filed under: Rubber Flooring

Keywords: Flooring,Low VOC,Rubber Flooring,Floors,Recycled,Recycled Rubber

0 replies | 3118 views | Posted on: 07/23/2020 | Last updated: 01/31/2023

USGBC LA Webinar: Building Resilience - Community as the Building Block for Resilience, July 28, 10 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

As American communities are confronted by compounded and systematic challenges, we need new models to build resilience for all people. Communities that are connected and empowered are better off today

Filed under: Resilience

Related to: Architects ,Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Resiliency,Building Resilience

0 replies | 1080 views | Posted on: 07/10/2020 | Last updated: 07/10/2020

Free Webinar/Introduction: mindful Materials Library 101 - An mM Overview, July 8, 11 am EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have you wanted to know more about the mindful Materials Library?  Now's your chance to take a tour with a power user.  Topics will include:
 

  • What is the mindful MATERIALS L

Filed under: Transparency/Disclosure Documentation

Keywords: Transparency,Certifications,mindful Materials,mM,Disclosure

0 replies | 1742 views | Posted on: 06/23/2020 | Last updated: 07/01/2020

FREE Webinar: Concrete Tile Roofing: The World's Most Sustainable and Energy Efficient Roof System, June 25, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This one hour course will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle cos

Filed under: Roof Tile

Related to: Roofing

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Concrete Tile Roofing

0 replies | 866 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Webinar: Green Urbanisation from the Roof to the Road, June 10, 12pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This free online webinar will provide an overview of the Green Urbanisation and SUDs solutions developed by Polypipe Civils and Green Urbanisation focused on the applications of the innovative Permavo

Filed under: Urban Planning

Related to: Roofing,Sustainable Communities and Developments

UK Green Building

Keywords: Urbanization,Smart Cities,Roofing

0 replies | 1100 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/28/2020

Webinar: Learn about Title 24 & CalGreen Building Code Updates, May 27, 12-2 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join for an educational update on the changes to California Title 24 Codes and local ordinances!

Attendees will learn about the changes from the previous code cycles and how to ensure both new

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBC-LA,CalGreen Building Code,Title 24 Energy Code,Existing Building Ordinances

0 replies | 1203 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

All Dutch trains now run 100% on wind power

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Electric trains have always been a relatively sustainable mode of transport, with much lower emissions than cars, but as of the 1st of January, 2017, all electric train rides in the Netherlands have b…

Filed under: Transportation

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Sustainable Transportation,Transport,Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 2551 views | Posted on: 01/20/2017 | Last updated: 01/20/2017

Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference, June 14-15

by AbbieKnight

ProExpos Group presents the 12th annual Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference. This event will feature over 250 exhibitors displaying products and services necessary for the op…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Energy Conservation,Energy Management

0 replies | 1739 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

Support the EPA - Events in Multiple Cities - May 11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join with colleagues and friends for a lunchtime rally during Public Service Recognition Week to say thanks to the EPA employees! We want to let these people know that we greatly appreciate their e…

Keywords: Environment,EPA,Clean Air,Clean Water

0 replies | 1119 views | Posted on: 05/10/2017 | Last updated: 05/10/2017

How Cleantech Enables Smarter Cities - Powered by: Urban Future Lab

by aahassonjee

How Cleantech Enables Smarter Cities is taking place at Smart Cities NYC´17. Once you register for the Smart Cities NYC´17 conference and expo, you´ll receive a code in your confirmation email w…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Cleantech,Smart Cities

0 replies | 981 views | Posted on: 04/27/2017 | Last updated: 04/27/2017

Event: Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway Green Infrastructure Conference, 5/31 - 6/2, Detroit, MI

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

You are invited to participate as a presenter at the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Green Infrastructure Conference in Detroit, Michigan. This conference will draw up to 1,000 engineers, landscape archi…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 834 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Executive Director and Additional Opportunities at Renew Missouri

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Renew Missouri has the following open positions: ​Executive Director To apply, please email a PDF copy of your resume, cover letter, and examples of relevant work product to apply@renewmo.org…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Internship Opportunity

0 replies | 1481 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/08/2017

Job Opportunity - Treehouse Seeks Ecommerce Manager, Austin Texas

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Treehouse is hiring! Ecommerce Manager Responsibilities: -Take direction from senior leadership on strategic direction for TreeHouse’s online store -Provide market, competitive, strategic an…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1049 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

Affordable Green Housing Center Opens in Cleveland, Ohio

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Various non-profits, government agencies, and community development organizations have partnerships and alliances devoted to promoting healthy green housing in Cleveland. The Affordable Green Housing …

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Green Homes,Ohio,Health and Environment

0 replies | 3149 views | Posted on: 03/15/2017 | Last updated: 03/15/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: LEED Platinum, Resilient Elementary School in Central New York, Friday August 4, Binghampton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour: LEED Platinum, Resilient Elementary School in Central New York Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday August 4 Binghampton, New York NESEA returns to central Ne…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED,Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1621 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Free Film Screening: GMO OMG! 2/27, 7:00 to 9:00 PM, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

GMO OMG: Free Film Screening! Monday, February 27, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Location: The Church-in-the-Gardens­­ 50 Ascan Ave , Forest Hills, NY Join Food & Water Watch and Forest Hills CSA for…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,GMO,Free Movie

0 replies | 826 views | Posted on: 02/23/2017 | Last updated: 02/23/2017

Google Soon to Deliver on 100% Renewables Promise

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Sometime within the next 12 months, internet search and cloud services giant Google will be buying enough clean power on an ongoing basis to account for the electricity needs of both its 13 data cente…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,google,Corporate Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1533 views | Posted on: 02/14/2017 | Last updated: 02/15/2017

Event: Conquering the Energy Code for Architects & Engineers: Commercial. February 17, 9am - 5pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Conquering the Energy Code for Architects & Engineers: Commercial February 17, 9am - 5pm EST Urban Green Council - Manhattan 55 Broad Street, 9th Floor - Blue Room New York, NY Demystify New Yo…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Energy Code,Continuing Education Credits

0 replies | 1241 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

 

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