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IMPACT Sustainable Development Conference - Virtual Summit, Half-Day, May 5, 1-5 pm

by AbbieKnight

To protect the health and well-being of our communities and prevent the spread of COVID-19, the in -person IMPACT Conference has been postponed until 2021.  However, USGBC will present the V

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Materials, carbon and the circular economy,Our health,Post-occupancy

0 replies | 1628 views | Posted on: 04/07/2020 | Last updated: 04/11/2020

NECEC Climate Finance Summit, June 21, Boston, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

The road to building decarbonization will involve significant levels of public and private sector investment as well as complex financing structures to manage risk. The Northeast Clean Energy Council

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 483 views | Posted on: 06/05/2023 | Last updated: 06/05/2023

Crushing the Code NYS: Residential, Urban Green Council, Online, June 15

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York State: Residential is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS a

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1088 views | Posted on: 05/18/2023 | Last updated: 05/19/2023

Decarbonizing Communities & Campuses, May 3, Worcester, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Decarbonization has become a priority across every sector, creating new challenges—and also many opportunities. From planning to implementation to stakeholder engagement, there are moving parts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 444 views | Posted on: 04/27/2023 | Last updated: 04/27/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Green Building: Hype or Help?, May 4, 10am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This is a SoCal Edison (SCE) class. This webinar is a survey of sustainable design practice including the LEED™ certification process. The intent is to familiarize participants with the state-of

California Green Building

0 replies | 1134 views | Posted on: 04/13/2023 | Last updated: 04/13/2023

Plaex Building Systems, Inc. - Modular, Durable Construction Blocks with over 90% Recycled Materials

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. recently spoke with Matt Durnnian of Plaex Building Systems, Inc at the International Building Show (IBS), and really we kept thinking,

Filed under: Structural Composites

Keywords: Building Materials,Construction blocks,Waste Stream,Recycled content

0 replies | 4341 views | Posted on: 03/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/08/2023

Free Greenbuild Webinar: Regenerative Design: Project Positive, March 28, 1-2pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

We have always looked to nature for design inspiration. Now we also designing with and for nature, leveraging design and technology in the service of nature. They are working to reduce our c

0 replies | 1512 views | Posted on: 03/10/2023 | Last updated: 03/10/2023

Free Webinar: All about DOE Zero Energy Ready v2, March 29, 12–2pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

The DOE Zero Energy Ready Program comprises several stepping stones, including the hers Index, Energy Star, and EPA Indoor Air Plus. Please understand these programs well to understand DOE Zero E

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1583 views | Posted on: 02/21/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit, March 12-15, Phoenix, Arizona

by Hani // Social media manager

Infocast’s unified Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit in 2022 gathered an unprecedented number of leading industry players to network and get fully briefed on the renewables

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 02/07/2023 | Last updated: 02/07/2023

Free Webinar: What the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Means for All-Electric Construction, January 26, 12pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

With cutting edge technologies like heat pumps, electric fireplaces, induction stoves and heat pump water heaters, the all-electric home is already the less expensive, decarbonized and more premium op

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Construction,Heat Pumps,Technology,Decarbonization,Electrification,inflation,Inflation Reduction Act

0 replies | 1034 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Webinar: Building a Springboard for Low Carbon House Developers, June 18, 11am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

All buildings need to be zero carbon by 2050 – so why aren’t small developers building more ‘eco-homes’ and pushing low carbon options?

The Government’s consultation o

Filed under: Building Development - Residential

Related to: Development,Architects ,Real Estate

UK Green Building

Keywords: Low Carbon Development,Net Zero Buildings

0 replies | 1060 views | Posted on: 06/02/2020 | Last updated: 06/02/2020

International Webinar on Pediatrics and Neonatology

by Alekya Kent

Magnus group is privileged to invite you for webinar entitled International Webinar on Pediatrics and Neonatology “Pediatrics Virtual 2020” which is held during July 15-16, 2020” aro

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 601 views | Posted on: 05/23/2020 | Last updated: 05/23/2020

USGBC Virtual Technical Workshop: A Roadmap to Holistic Building Decarbonization, April 30, 1-2:30pm

by MVillere

Join us for the USGBC Virtual Technical Workshop: A Roadmap to Holistic Building Decarbonization

GBCI Credit: 1.0 CE hours

Basic level (Note: This workshop is for those already familiar and expe

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1055 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/22/2020

Living Proof: The Bullitt Center, Three Years Later, September 13, 2016, 6 -8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Living Proof: The Bullitt Center, Three Years Later September 13, 2016 6 -8 pm The Center for Architecture 536 LaGuardia Place New York, NY 10012 A net-zero building with passive heat recover…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Netzero,Green Office Space,Bullitt Center

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 09/12/2016 | Last updated: 09/12/2016

International Well Building Institute (IWBI) - Free Webcast Series - Part 3: The New Normal: Working from Home, April 9

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Well Building Institute (IWBI) is offering a set of FREE Webcasts relate to the coronavirus crisis.  

"Places Matter: Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience a

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Coronavirus

0 replies | 1519 views | Posted on: 03/22/2020 | Last updated: 03/22/2020

Frick Environmental Center Tour featuring Women+ in Green, March 19, 8:30-10 am, Pittsburgh

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Frick Environmental Center is one of the greenest buildings in the world – one of only 25 buildings across the globe to achieve full Living Building certification. It operates at net positiv

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1387 views | Posted on: 03/10/2020 | Last updated: 03/10/2020

Biophilia in Building Design and Operations, March 4, New York, New York

by AbbieKnight

Biophilic design is gaining traction in the building industry, but how is it actually being implemented in New York City? And in what ways does it benefit building occupants and the environment?

Jo

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: biophilic design,biophilia

0 replies | 1371 views | Posted on: 02/24/2020 | Last updated: 02/25/2020

Webinar: Climate Justice - Local, Tribal, Global and Generational, 2/27, 1:00 - 2:45pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Climate Justice: Local, Tribal, Global and Generational Monday, February 27, 1:00 pm to 2:45 pm EST This year, 2017, is the American Public Health Association's "Year of Climate Change". Please h…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate change and Health,Climate Justice

0 replies | 1708 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

Join the BE-Ex's Daylight Hour Social Media Campaign!

by aahassonjee

Check out Daylight Hour, a social media campaign run by the Building Energy Exchange to raise awareness about utilizing natural light in day-lit offices. This is an annual hour-long campaign happening…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: building energy exchange,daylight hour

0 replies | 1709 views | Posted on: 02/08/2017 | Last updated: 09/06/2017

AIA Conference on Architecture, April 27–29, 2017, Building a Better Tomorrow, Orlando

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

AIA Conference on Architecture Building a Better Tomorrow April 27–29, 2017 Orange County Convention Center 9800 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 Building a better tomorrow takes crea…

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA,American Institute of Architects

0 replies | 741 views | Posted on: 01/27/2017 | Last updated: 01/27/2017

Tesla Gigafactory: What it means for solar energy?

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Tesla's Gigafactory out in Nevada has been creating a stir in the news recently, and with good reason. Their goal? Running the battery production facility with zero fossil fuel consumption. In ord…

Filed under: Solar Energy

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Solar Energy

0 replies | 4759 views | Posted on: 01/11/2017 | Last updated: 01/11/2017

475 WEBINAR – Intelligent Daylighting: Design Without Sacrificing Performance (12/15 @ 1 pm EST)

by aahassonjee

In this presentation 475 High Performance Building Supply will cover focused solutions for windows and roof daylighting, and lay out design considerations commercial or residential, flat or pitched ro…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 552 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

Why Parks and Green Space will make Boston Climate-Smart- November 15, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Why Parks and Green Space will make Boston Climate-Smart November 15, 2016, 5:30 – 7:30 pm Simons IMAX Theatre at the New England Aquarium 1 Central Wharf Boston, Massachusetts You’re i…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Greenspace,Parks

0 replies | 661 views | Posted on: 11/08/2016 | Last updated: 11/08/2016

DEAWP presents: “Passive House Revolution” - November 7, 7 -9 pm - Pittsburgh

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

DEAWP presents: “Passive House Revolution” November 7, 7- 9 pm CCI Center 64 South 14th Street Pittsburgh, PA 15203 Join the Diagnostic Energy Auditors of Western Pennsylvania for a show…

Filed under: Colorado

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 786 views | Posted on: 10/31/2016 | Last updated: 10/31/2016

LEED v4 is Mandatory - Now What? November 10, 12:30-5:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEED v4 is Mandatory - Now What? November 10, 12:30-5:30 pm Green Building Alliance 33 Terminal Way, Suite 331 Pittsburgh, 15219 United States Join Green Building Alliance, evolveEA, and CA…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,LEED V4

0 replies | 869 views | Posted on: 09/28/2016 | Last updated: 09/28/2016

 

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