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Parsons Healthy Materials Lab: 6th Annual Healthier Design Innovation Contest! Submission Deadline: Monday May 17, 2021

by Rate It Green Team

Does your work exemplify healthy material innovation and advocacy in design?  

Are you a design activist creating innovative design while promoting equity? Are you using healthy materials

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Keywords: Design,Parsons Healthy Materials Lab

0 replies | 1251 views | Posted on: 05/01/2021 | Last updated: 05/01/2021

National Drive Electric Week EV Festival, September 30, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Clean Cities Georgia, EV Club of the South,  Atlanta Metropolitan State College, Archdiocese of Atlanta, Center for Sustainable Communities, and community partners on Saturday, September 30t

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

0 replies | 776 views | Posted on: 09/19/2023 | Last updated: 09/19/2023

Free Webinar: The Big Disconnect - The Importance of Wall to Roof Connections for the Air Barrier, September 27, 12-1 pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

As more states, jurisdictions and the design community require air barriers, the issue of connecting the wall air barrier assembly to other building assemblies, such as below grade, window systems and

0 replies | 935 views | Posted on: 09/02/2023 | Last updated: 09/02/2023

Crushing the Code NYC: Residential, Online, September 6

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

Course Overview

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

Filed under: Online Courses

Related to: Education ,Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Code,NYC,UGC,2020 NYC Energy Code,Residential

0 replies | 1276 views | Posted on: 08/15/2023 | Last updated: 08/16/2023

Free Event: Everything Energy Savings in Commercial Buildings, August 22, 8-10am, Kansas City, MO

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Join this in-person event on Tuesday, August 22 from 8:00 - 10:00 am for coffee, breakfast, and networking while industry experts review 2023's higher-than-ever incentives for Missouri,

Missouri Green Building

0 replies | 754 views | Posted on: 07/25/2023 | Last updated: 07/25/2023

Original Green Building Tour: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, August 8, Pittsburg, PA

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Green Building Alliance as they explore the very first sustainable convention center.The David L. Lawrence Convention Center boasts LEED-Gold (new construction) and LEED-Platinum certifications (

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Green Building Certifications,Builders Convention,Operations and Maintenance

0 replies | 1411 views | Posted on: 07/07/2023 | Last updated: 07/07/2023

Webinar: Building Trust with Homeowners and Renters, Home Energy Score and Remote Quality Assurance, June 27, 11 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Department of Energy’s Home Energy Score provides reliable and comparable information about a home’s energy use to homeowners, buyers, and renters. With trained and authorized home ene

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Homes,Home Energy Score

0 replies | 916 views | Posted on: 06/18/2023 | Last updated: 06/18/2023

Free Webinar: Integrating Climate Risk into Your ESG Program: How to Tackle Portfolio Assessment, Risk Mitigation and TCFD Reporting, June 20, 1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Climate change is not a new issue to commercial real estate, but it is one that can be very challenging to address. Failure to develop a comprehensive resilience program that is integrated into the ov

0 replies | 958 views | Posted on: 06/05/2023 | Last updated: 06/05/2023

Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive Buildings, Online, May 11, 3-5 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

In this course, They will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification metrics, common design elements, and net-zero potential, as well as the impacts Passiv

0 replies | 710 views | Posted on: 04/27/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

Greenbuild 2021: Virtual Green Business Summit, August 12

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

Greenbuild 2021's three virtual summits dive into critical topics within the green building space, offer continuing education credits, and are included with a Greenbuild All Access Pass.

Sustainabi

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Keywords: Greenbuild,Green Business,Green Business Summit

0 replies | 1950 views | Posted on: 07/24/2021 | Last updated: 08/06/2021

Webinar: Innovative Green Stronger Steel Frame- Fire & Earthquake Resistant Homes, July 10, 2 pm EDT

by Power Community Development Systems Inc.

A Conference call for Landowners, Home Contractors, Home Developers, Architects, Engineers, Financial Advisors, Realtors  Investors, Homeowners or anyone who wants to build green affordable homes

Filed under: Resilience

California Green Building

Keywords: Fire Safety,Resilience,Earthquake,Steel Frame

0 replies | 964 views | Posted on: 06/30/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

Online: Climate, Equity and Health: No More False Choices, June 23, 9-1PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

As we navigate this historic time for climate change, racial equity and public health, the built environment sits front and center. New state and federal climate policies are being enacted, and techno

Filed under: Environment

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Health,built environment,Equity

0 replies | 1705 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/15/2021

Free CE Webinar: Renewable Energy Certificates For Green Building Explained, June 9, 12 pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are one of the most widely used instruments of environmental impact for green building and yet they are also widely misunderstood. Join Heather Schrock for a break

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1807 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/27/2021

Building a Circular economy in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Region - September 28, 5:30-8:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for a workshop to meet with those interested in developing a circular economy in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. A circular economy is a regenerative system whi…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Circular Economy

0 replies | 989 views | Posted on: 09/20/2017 | Last updated: 09/20/2017

Webinar: Strategies for Building Equity into Planning, by USGBC's Middle Atlantic and New England Regions, May 6, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The City of Lancaster is preparing for its first Comprehensive Plan in twenty-seven years, which means the residents are long overdue for renewing their vision for development and growth. Doing so is

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Social Equity,Pennsylvania,Smart Planning,Strategy

0 replies | 1176 views | Posted on: 04/18/2021 | Last updated: 04/18/2021

Biophilic Design Virtual Symposium, Presented by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, March 25, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Biophilic design is more than just indoor greenery and proximity to plants. There are 14 different patterns of biophilic design that include everything from light and sound to how items are arranged i

Filed under: Urban Planning

Keywords: Sustainability,Health,built environment,biophilic design,Covid-19

0 replies | 1655 views | Posted on: 03/17/2021 | Last updated: 03/18/2021

Urban Energy Forum, "Race to Zero Emissions: How to Decarbonize the Heating and Building Sector," Online, March 18

by BBenergynetwork

Urban Energy Forum - "Race to Zero Emissions - How to decarbonize the Heating and Building Sector“

 

This year’s Urban Energy Forum focuses on the solutions provided in the

Filed under: Cleantech

0 replies | 929 views | Posted on: 03/02/2021 | Last updated: 03/03/2021

Asia Power Week, September 18 - 20, Jakarta, Indonesia

by Oyin

Asia Power Week has, over its 25 year history, established itself as a leading platform where the power industry comes together to share information on the challenges facing the industry and discuss o…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1047 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

2nd Annual Sustainability Leadership Breakfast, Nov 1, Nashville, TN

by Oyin

IIDA & USGBC PRESENT: Sustainability’s Second Wave: Stories from the Front Lines Guest Speaker: Mike Johnson, Director of Sustainability, 3form Keynote: Judith Webb, EVP, International WELL…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 822 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Mayor Michael B. Hancock's 2017 Sustainable Denver Summit, Dec 5, Denver, CO

by Oyin

Mayor Michael B. Hancock invites you to the 2017 Sustainable Denver Summit – Growing Responsibly ABOUT THE SUMMIT The Sustainable Denver Summit caps a year-long process that engages the commu…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1219 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Roseville Senior Center Presentation- Save Money on Utilities, October 24, Minnesota

by Oyin

Hosted by Citizen’s Utility Board (CUB) of Minnesota With cooler weather on the way, it’s time to prepare for heating bills again. Are you interested in learning how to keep heating and ener…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 684 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

NEXT Innovation Conference, November 17th, Syracuse, New York

by Oyin

Now in its fourth edition, NEXT is a conference focused on innovation in technology, manufacturing, and biotech. The event brings together fast-track companies, managers, researchers, medical professi…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 3185 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Local Chapter Welcome Party by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter (USGBC MA), November 7th

by Oyin

In proper Greenbuild fashion, the USGBC MA community welcomes all who have travelled far and wide to connect with our local practitioner community. During this gathering, members of our community will…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1005 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

The AHR Expo / HVACR Marketplace: January 22 -24, Chicago

by Oyin

The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), which started 86 years ago as a heating and ventilation show, has grown into the world's largest HVACR industry event.…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 2399 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 12/14/2017

Reveal High Performance Energy Label - Free Webinar by International Living Institute, 9/27 - 10-11am Pacific

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Vincent Martinez from Architecture 2030, Jordan Goldman from ZeroEnergy Design and Jack Newman from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) to learn more about how ILFI's Reveal ener

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1074 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2021

 

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