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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
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Accelerating the Net-Zero Transition, a Free GreenBiz Event, Online, September 7
GreenBiz Net Zero is an online, collaborative experience that equips you with cutting-edge strategies proven to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Mobilize your organization's net-zero
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Do you own or operate buildings? Would you like to implement more energy efficiency and high performance building strategies? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2023 Owne
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Exciting growth has been happening in the home energy rating industry over the past several years. Resnet has seen a 129 percent increase in Hers Ratings submitted to its National Buildings Registry s
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In this workshop, participants will convert sprinkler zones to the most efficient irrigation available - drip. Sprinkler to drip conversions are commonly performed by landscape professionals in t
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Building Science Fundamentals is a live virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registra
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6th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering
The 6th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (MATERIALS 2024) is a premier event for researchers, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and academicians in
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Air Tight Open House / EarthCraft Council Event, May 18, 11:30 am - 1 pm, Atlanta, Georgia
Come learn about the #1920sMakeoverATL Deep Energy Retorfit, the first passive house renovation in Georgia, at this open house for green builders ans builders! Key vendors will be on ha
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Free PG&E Webinar: How to Design and Build High-Performance Walls, April 19, 9-11 am
California’s 2022 Title 24 Residential Energy Code all but requires high-performance walls with exterior insulation while higher-performance home designs, like Passive House, requires continuous
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Designing for All: IWBI Webinar: The Next Frontier of Inclusive Design, June 23, 12 pm ET
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
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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
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Example of a Net Zero Energy Renovation - IBS 2022 Home Tour | Saw Horse Design
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
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AprilAire Residential & Commercial Ventilation (NATE Course # 3029-0011), Online, 3 pm EDT, April 7
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
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This month, Bill Womeldorf will be presenting on "Getting to Zero in MA: Single Family and Multifamily trends." Please note this is a speaker change, but an awesome new topic! Residential Green…
LCAs & EPDs: What You Need to Know, Online, March 8, 1 - 5 pm EST
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
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USGBC-LA Webinar: Title 24 Solar Mandate: Multifamily Code Compliance, February 16, 2 pm EST
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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A Rate It Green Content Guide to: Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
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
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The First LEED Platinum certified Ice Arena
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…
The Nation Saves $6 for Every $1 Spent on Climate Change Resilience
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
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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…
Energy Fellows Institute, Advanced Energy Executive Program, May 16 - 23
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…
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…
Heat Pump Water Heater Workshop by Passive House California, April 25, 3-6 pm - San Jose
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…
16th Annual New York State Green Building Conference in Syracuse, April 5-6
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…
The Fairview: Deep Retrofits in Multi-family Residences - A BEEx Forum - 3/21, Manhattan
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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