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ROCKWOOL Elite Builder Webinar: It's Getting Hot in Here: Fire & Fire Codes, Free, October 7, 4 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Since October is fire safety month, the ROCKWOOL team has planned a discussion all things fire and how it pertains to residential building safety and protection.

SPeakers include returning ROCKstar

Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Fire Safety,ROCKWOOL,Fire Codes

0 replies | 1649 views | Posted on: 10/04/2021 | Last updated: 10/04/2021

Energy Efficiency: Educators, Online Workshop, November 7, 1 - 4 pm BST (UK)

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Designed to support educators in building their knowledge and confidence around net zero and sustainability in construction and the built environment, this workshop is ideal for tutors, curriculum lea

UK Green Building

0 replies | 601 views | Posted on: 10/08/2025 | Last updated: 10/09/2025

Climatetech Summit 2025, In Person and Live Event, November 6, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The world is at an inflection point: there’s an unprecedented demand for energy globally, emissions must be drastically reduced, and resilience has never been more critical. Meeting this growing

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1643 views | Posted on: 09/19/2025 | Last updated: 09/19/2025

Achieving High Performance with a Code-Designed Project, Online, October 24, 3 - 4 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

We all know that the right way to build a high-performance, low-carbon home starts in the design phase, right? Early and careful planning, research, estimating and coordinating with trades during desi

0 replies | 1614 views | Posted on: 08/30/2025 | Last updated: 09/01/2025

Free Webinar: Next Generation Passive Solar, September 23, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

We all learned the principles of passive solar design in school – south facing orientation, strategic windows, thermal mass, etc., but the old rules don’t apply in the same way. Modern bui

California Green Building

0 replies | 1234 views | Posted on: 08/14/2025 | Last updated: 08/14/2025

Free Webinar: Best Practices for Hot Water Distribution, August 20, 4 - 5:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Do you want higher performance at lower costs? Every decision that increases pipe length decreases efficiency and adds costs. Right-sizing pipes and water heaters is essential. Integrating air source

California Green Building

0 replies | 592 views | Posted on: 07/25/2025 | Last updated: 08/15/2025

Smart City Expo Miami - RE:IMAGINE URBAN SPACES, October 6-8, Miami, Florida

by Bernardo Scheinkman

Immerse yourself in forward-thinking urban solutions and innovative city planning approaches from experts across multiple disciplines. Smart City Expo Miami takes place October 6-8 at Miami Dade Colle

Filed under: Trade Shows

Keywords: Innovation,Smart Buildings,Smart Cities,artificial intelligence,smart city expo miami

0 replies | 1838 views | Posted on: 06/27/2025 | Last updated: 07/02/2025

Free Webinar: Beyond the Surface: Vetting Materials for Health, Carbon, & Impact, June 19, 12 pm, MT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

 Join AIA Colorado's Committee on the Environment for a virtual presentation on materials.

The Committee on the Environment is a state and national AIA Knowledge Community workin

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 924 views | Posted on: 05/31/2025 | Last updated: 05/31/2025

Free Webinar: EAS - Tour the Largest Passive House Window Showroom in America, May 29, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

European Architectural Supply (EAS) has been importing European windows for 21 years and was one of the earliest suppliers of Passive House windows in North America. They have supplied windows to the

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 860 views | Posted on: 05/15/2025 | Last updated: 05/16/2025

50 Years of Sustainability in the NYC Area – Looking Backward, Looking Forward, January 13, 6:30-7:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

To celebrate its 50th year in business, Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is partnering with Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) to present 50 years of past and future sustainability in the NYC area. Join i

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Environment,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability,Construction,Building Codes,Sustainable Development

0 replies | 1555 views | Posted on: 12/15/2021 | Last updated: 12/16/2021

Home Improvement in a Warming World: Case Studies in Creating a More Energy-Efficient House (Recorded: Available On Demand)

by Rate It Green Team

Recently, three homeowners walked through their home energy retrofit experiences as part of a compelling MetroWest Climate Solutions Presentation about reducing fossil fuel consumption and decarbonizi

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,MetroWest Climate Solutions,Casey Studies,HeatSmart Alliance

0 replies | 5932 views | Posted on: 11/29/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022

Decarbonization of Existing Commercial Buildings, Part II (Part 1 available Online), December 3, 11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ISE Energy of the Future Webinar Series

In the race to decarbonize, the U.S. commercial building sector offers significant potential to pay early dividends on climate action. At stake is seven perc

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Decarbonization,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 1845 views | Posted on: 11/11/2021 | Last updated: 12/01/2021

Building for the Future Future Proofing Assets: Prioritising ESG, November 23, 8 am - 1:15 pm BST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join IWBI’s EMEA Regional Director Penny Quraishi-Goodall to discuss Investing for ESG, the innovative technologies delivering ESG solutions that owners & developers should focus on to maxim

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

UK Green Building

Keywords: ESG

0 replies | 1427 views | Posted on: 10/21/2021 | Last updated: 10/21/2021

All India Solar Summit-2018, Feb 23 - 25, Uttar Pradesh, India

by Oyin

The three days exhibition will focus on the areas of PV production technologies, Energy storage systems & technologies , Concentrating solar thermal technologies , Direct Solar Lighting and other late…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 2329 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

Virtual Event: Sustainability Week - Countdown to COP26, October 4-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

As COP26 approaches can governments, corporations and private businesses change how society works in order to meet the Paris agreement targets on time?

Sustainability Week: Countdown to COP26, hear

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Sustainability,Policy,Paris Agreement

0 replies | 3075 views | Posted on: 09/07/2021 | Last updated: 09/07/2021

Free Webinar: Power of Place: Building Design to Support Mental Health, August 26, 5 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

IWBI Health Equity Advisors and experts weigh in on how mental health & well-being will determine and influence the modern workplace/community and be the differentiator for FORTUNE 500’s com

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Mental Health,Wellness

0 replies | 2009 views | Posted on: 08/19/2021 | Last updated: 08/19/2021

Webinar: Basics of Residential Green Building and Remodeling - Session 4, August 18, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Session 4 will continue our dicussion on the 3rd pillar of Green Building, Materials!

Keeping water from damaing homes and buildings should always supercede energy and health but goes hand in hand

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Keywords: Green Building,Materials,Water Efficiency,Residential Buildings,Remodeling

0 replies | 1841 views | Posted on: 07/18/2021 | Last updated: 07/18/2021

John Hancock Tower Green Office Tour - Jacobs Engineering,, March 7, Boston, MA

by Yishan

The new Jacobs Engineering office is pursuing certification for WELL, fitWel, and LEED ID+C. Jacobs engineers will lead us on a tour of their new space and highlight all the features that make their s…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 3920 views | Posted on: 02/23/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

‘Capturing the Value of Sustainability’ - Report Launch and Panel Debate, January 18, 8:30-10 am, London

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This event will outline the findings of the new UKGBC report and a panel of business leaders will discuss how sustainable business activities link to value and whether it is necessary to demonstrate t…

Filed under: Events

UK Green Building

Keywords: UK Green Building

0 replies | 1372 views | Posted on: 01/09/2018 | Last updated: 01/09/2018

USGBCMA - Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Monthly Meeting, Monday December 11 - 6-7:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us on December 11th to close up another great year with EPMA! Come ready to celebrate, reflect and brainstorm for the year ahead. We will have a group discussion on EPMA's impact in 2017 and brea…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 705 views | Posted on: 12/06/2017 | Last updated: 12/06/2017

Powering Your Home With The Sun, Feb 27, Northbrook, IL

by Oyin

Join Illinois Solar Energy Association (ISEA)'s Solar Ambassadors at the Northbrook Public Library to learn about how to go solar and to hear their personal solar stories. The Illinois Solar Energ…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1642 views | Posted on: 11/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2017

The Resilient Utility Coalition Summit, Jan 25-26, Miami, FL

by Oyin

The Resilient Utility Coalition Summit will bring together water, wastewater, and storm water utilities with industry, academia, and the greater community. The objective? Advancing utility infrastruct…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 2926 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 11/04/2017

MIT Sustainability Summit: Good Jobs for a Thriving Economy, Mar 9, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Mainstream discussions about the future of work, widening inequality, and the rise of contract labor have proliferated in recent years. Despite the uncertainty of the times, there are many rich exampl…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1476 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

The Annual Climate Leadership Conference, Feb 28 - Mar 2, Denver, CO

by Oyin

The Annual Climate Leadership Conference brings together influential climate, energy, and sustainability professionals from around the globe to address climate change through policy, innovation, and b…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 2210 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 10/27/2017

The 2018 WRLA Buying Show: Western Retail Lumber Association, Jan 17 - 19, 2018, Calgary, Canada

by Oyin

The WRLA Buying Show offers even more ways than ever for building materials suppliers and retailers to make great deals.This two day Buying Show is one of the largest shows of its kind in Canada, with…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

 

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