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AprilAire Residential & Commercial Ventilation (NATE Course # 3029-0011), Online, 3 pm EDT, April 7

by Aprilaire

Learn all about AprilAire's lineup of fresh air ventilation solutions.

We’ll discuss how our ventilation solutions meet fresh air demands that satisfying both building codes and the need

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 04/04/2022 | Last updated: 04/05/2022

Free Webinar: Breaking the Waste Habit: Innovative Construction Solutions, August 21,12-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Illinois Green Alliance to learn how a diverse array of construction industry professionals are addressing the global waste crisis through their work.

Considered the largest consumer of raw ma

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Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 643 views | Posted on: 07/26/2024 | Last updated: 07/26/2024

How to Get Started with an EE Survey,Online, August 1, 10am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This course is designed to help building owners, operators, and engineers perform on-site energy efficiency surveys with more confidence and accuracy. Specifically, this course is directed toward the

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California Green Building

0 replies | 662 views | Posted on: 06/28/2024 | Last updated: 06/28/2024

Free Webinar: Evaluating Geothermal Heat Pumps - Carbon & The Grid, GreenHome Institute, July 17, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join GreenHome Institut for a discussion of a US Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory modeling analysis to examine the potential impact of mass geothermal heat pump (GHP) depl

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 874 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 06/07/2024

Free Webinar: Greener Towns and Cities: An Update on the Green Infrastructure Framework, June 18, 2-3pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Green Infrastructure is a powerful tool that's integral to building habitable towns and cities fit for the future.

Join us for an update on the GI Framework, the webinar will include inspiring

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 457 views | Posted on: 05/24/2024 | Last updated: 05/25/2024

Tour of San Diego State University (SDSU) Mission Valley River Park, June 4, 10-11 am, San Diego, California

by Hani // Social media manager

The expansive new river park at SDSU Mission Valley provides the San Diego community with 34-acres of publicly-accessible active and passive recreation space along the San Diego River. The new park in

California Green Building

0 replies | 845 views | Posted on: 05/03/2024 | Last updated: 05/04/2024

Free Webinar, ‘Why Trees Matter for Green Development’, April 21, 7-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Towns and cities across the Commonwealth are working BOTH to encourage green development of housing and energy and ALSO to avert the climate emergency. Learn how to make development climate-friendly a

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 415 views | Posted on: 04/18/2024 | Last updated: 04/22/2024

LEED for Homes Virtual Green Rater Training with GreenHome Institute, April 26 - Discount for Rate It Green Members!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With over 2 million LEED® for Homes™ registered spaces worldwide, the LEED international rating system is a key way to ensure better residential buildings. LEED requires third-part

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 706 views | Posted on: 04/03/2024 | Last updated: 04/03/2024

Free Webinar: Translating the Hidden Value of Zero: Proven Behavior Change Techniques, April 4, 2pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

There are seven tried-and-true principles for changing behavior, yet it’s surprising how often we neglect them when promoting high-performance buildings. It’s a huge loss to move the const

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 557 views | Posted on: 03/18/2024 | Last updated: 03/18/2024

Webinar: Racism in Real Estate, August 18, 1 pm CDT

by gracemorrison

Racism in Real Estate explores structural racism and the racial wealth gap as it applies to housing. Rethos will consider the role of the real estate industry in the history of racial housing dis

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 07/15/2022

Designing for All: IWBI Webinar: The Next Frontier of Inclusive Design, June 23, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

While the built environment enables many to connect and gather, it disables others through lack of ramps, narrow doorways, extreme lighting and loud or distracting noises. Who is truly welcome at the

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1333 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/07/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, June 2, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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

0 replies | 1054 views | Posted on: 05/24/2022 | Last updated: 05/24/2022

Example of a Net Zero Energy Renovation - IBS 2022 Home Tour | Saw Horse Design

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

A recently renovated net-zero energy renovated home was on display at the 2022 International Builder’s Show. From wall-mounted toilets to silent Mitsubishi electric compressors, th

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Netzero,Solar,Cambria,Mitsubishi,Ductless Mini Splits

0 replies | 2777 views | Posted on: 04/27/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

The Fairview: Deep Retrofits in Multi-family Residences - A BEEx Forum - 3/21, Manhattan

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Building Energy Exchange for a panel discussion showcasing the deep energy retrofit of The Fairview, a large multi-family residence in Forest Hills. A deep energy retrofit may seem daunting du…

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New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 882 views | Posted on: 02/27/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

Making the Business Case for Better Materials, a First Friday Webinar by USGBC Communities, April 1, 1pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

There has never been a more important time for materials and resources in buildings. From climate change, to habitat destruction, to threats to human and ecological health, the world faces big challen

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 03/16/2022 | Last updated: 03/16/2022

LCAs & EPDs: What You Need to Know, Online, March 8, 1 - 5 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Through this course, you will learn the promise and pitfalls of LCA and EPDs, compare how the Living Building Challenge, Living Product Challenge, LEED and Green Globes address them and examine relate

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1373 views | Posted on: 02/24/2022 | Last updated: 02/25/2022

USGBC-LA Webinar: Title 24 Solar Mandate: Multifamily Code Compliance, February 16, 2 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Now that California building code requires solar on single and multifamily new construction, it’s essential that developers, architects, and builders are armed with the best guidance on how to m

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California Green Building

Keywords: Solar Energy,California,Multifamily Housing,Urban Development

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 01/18/2022 | Last updated: 01/18/2022

A Rate It Green Content Guide to: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

by Rate It Green Team

Indoor air quality, or IAQ, awareness has been growing in recent years due in some part to the COVID pandemic and increasing outdoor air pollution concerns such as wildfire exhaust/pollution, whic

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,HVAC,Indoor Air Quality,Heat Pumps,IAQ,Ventilation,Filtration,Mini Splits

0 replies | 2269 views | Posted on: 12/21/2021 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

The First LEED Platinum certified Ice Arena

by AbbieKnight

Bentley University, located in Waltham, Massachusetts, has recently opened a new LEED certified multipurpose arena; making it the first ice arena to earn the LEED platinum certification. The 76,000 sq…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED Platinum,Ice arena

0 replies | 1627 views | Posted on: 05/19/2018 | Last updated: 05/19/2018

The Nation Saves $6 for Every $1 Spent on Climate Change Resilience

by YijunW

2017 was the costliest year ever for the U.S., stated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA writes on January 5, 2018, during 2017, U.S. experienced 16 weather and climat

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

0 replies | 6701 views | Posted on: 05/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

The Next Frontier in Green Buildings: Creating and Finding Products in the Age of Transparency, May 22, 1pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by YijunW

The new age of transparency and optimization in building products calls on us all to ensure the products we create, specify, and use contribute to a sustainable and regenerative society. High performa…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 783 views | Posted on: 05/06/2018 | Last updated: 05/06/2018

Energy Fellows Institute, Advanced Energy Executive Program, May 16 - 23

by YijunW

Energy Fellows Institute is an executive immersion program providing a platform for the exchange of ideas, opportunity, skills and community to develop leaders ready to succeed in world changing advan…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 672 views | Posted on: 04/29/2018 | Last updated: 04/29/2018

Living Future's Net Positive Symposium for Higher Education, June 25-26, 2018, Hampshire College, Amherst, MA

by YijunW

Please join us at Hampshire College for the Net Positive for Higher Education Symposium—focused on inspiring, educating, and igniting action that creates a living future within higher education inst…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 853 views | Posted on: 04/23/2018 | Last updated: 04/23/2018

Heat Pump Water Heater Workshop by Passive House California, April 25, 3-6 pm - San Jose

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Passive House California for a workshop to learn more about Heat Pump Water Heaters: • Why we should be using them? • What brands are out there? • Tips and tricks to installing the…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1291 views | Posted on: 04/11/2018 | Last updated: 04/11/2018

16th Annual New York State Green Building Conference in Syracuse, April 5-6

by AbbieKnight

The New York State Green Building Conference is a little over two months away, but register online today and save green with early bird registration discounts for one more week! Join for sessions o…

Filed under: California

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Landscapes

0 replies | 1365 views | Posted on: 03/14/2018 | Last updated: 03/14/2018

 

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