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The Future of LEED: Ongoing Performance & LEED v4.1, January 31, 1-3pm, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join USGBC Colorado's Metro Denver and Southern Colorado Education Committees in the Denver Tech Center on January 31st to learn about the Arc platform. Arc is for LEED certified buildings

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 01/20/2019 | Last updated: 01/20/2019

Yestermorrow Online Course, Healthy Building Materials, 4 Wednesday Sessions, 7-9 pm ET, May 1-31

by samanthaklein // Intern

Healthy Building Materials will take a dive into the broken promise of the statement “better living through chemistry.” 

Through assigned reading, case studies, videos and discussi

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Building Materials,Materials,Design,Design Tools

0 replies | 1254 views | Posted on: 04/06/2023 | Last updated: 04/06/2023

Government Decarbonization Summit, USGBC Maryland, National Capital Region, and Virginia: April 26, 8:30am-5pm, Arlington, Virginia

by Hani // Social media manager

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a historic down payment on deficit reduction to fight inflation, invest in domestic energy production and manufacturing, and reduce carbon emissions by roughly 4

0 replies | 650 views | Posted on: 03/18/2023 | Last updated: 03/19/2023

Resilience, Ecology, and Access at the Water's Edge, Online, April 5, 3-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) is the gold standard for resilient, ecologically sound, and accessible projects that touch the water's edge. WEDG is a national rating system that has

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1032 views | Posted on: 03/03/2023 | Last updated: 03/03/2023

"Going Green" is cool again?

by Matt Hoots // SawHorse Design + Build

Observations at the 2023 International Builder's Show.

I noticed a new theme at the International Builder's Show this year.  All exhibitors made a point to tell me about their innovati

Filed under: Appliances

0 replies | 2160 views | Posted on: 02/18/2023 | Last updated: 04/10/2023

Free Webinar: Cost-Effective Solutions for Residential Electrification, February 8, 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The biggest challenge to the full-scale electrification of homes in the U.S. is outdated infrastructure and inadequate electrical grid capacity.  There simply isn’t enough localized grid st

0 replies | 615 views | Posted on: 02/03/2023 | Last updated: 02/03/2023

Free Webinar: Designed to Deliver: Lessons Learned from Architects, Engineers, and Contractors in Zero-Carbon Buildings, February 14, 11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Architects, engineers, and contractors (A/E/C) are essential in designing and delivering buildings that offer top value to clients while meeting energy and carbon goals. This discussion will highlight

0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 01/16/2023 | Last updated: 01/25/2023

Crushing the Code, New York City, Residential, Online, January 24

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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 and create more energ

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 690 views | Posted on: 12/29/2022 | Last updated: 12/29/2022

Free Webinar: Embodied Carbon Measurement and Reporting Project Kick-off, January 18, Online, 11 am-12 pm GMT

by Rushabh // Social media manager

This webinar will introduce UKGBC's latest project which aims to improve the clarity, consistency, and effectiveness of embodied carbon measurement and reporting. Panelists will outline the n

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1418 views | Posted on: 12/07/2022 | Last updated: 12/08/2022

2022 USGBC New Jersey Leadership Awards Gala & Holiday Party, December 1, 6-9 pm, Hoboken, NJ

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Ioin U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) New Jersey for an evening of networking and celebration. 

This is USGBC New Jersey's first Leadership Awards in 3 years! The 2022 USGBC New Je

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 882 views | Posted on: 11/18/2022 | Last updated: 11/18/2022

mindful Materials - Commit to Change Seattle, Wednesday, May 1, 7:30-9 am PDT

by mindful MATERIALS

If we change the way products are made and the way buildings are designed, we can positively impact the health of the population and the planet.

Every architect, designer and contractor looking for

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

0 replies | 1191 views | Posted on: 04/05/2019 | Last updated: 04/05/2019

Cleantech Open 2019 Boston Kickoff Party, March 21, 5:30pm, Somerville, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join Cleantech Open Northeast in celebrating the launch of the 2019 Cleantech Open accelerator! Cleantech Open welcomes all entrepreneurs, students, investors, savvy technologists, and any

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1345 views | Posted on: 03/12/2019 | Last updated: 03/12/2019

Climate Change, Part 4: It’s All About the Straws, Isn’t It?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

I have been writing off and on about Bill Gates’ October 2018 post regarding climate change. Initially, I was interested in what he had to say because I was surprised to find out how much of an

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Climate Change,Greenhouse Gas Emissions,Green Transportation

0 replies | 2371 views | Posted on: 02/04/2019 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

#ABX 2014 October 28 - 30

by admin

Check out the Socially Sustainable Design and Sustainable Energy Solutions sessions at #ArchitectureBoston Expo, sponsored by the Institute for Human Centered Design and the Northeast Sustainable Ener…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: ABX2014,BSA,Architecture

0 replies | 1148 views | Posted on: 10/17/2014 | Last updated: 10/17/2014

GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Training - January 22, 8 -11am, Los Angeles, CA

by Eileen Flynn // Student

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.

This course teaches the basics

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Training Green Building

0 replies | 1156 views | Posted on: 01/09/2019 | Last updated: 01/13/2019

4th Edition of Global Conference on Plant Science and Molecular Biology

by Christina Wilson

Plant Science Conference 2019 will provide a dedicated platform to peer researchers, young inspired scientists, academicians, and industrialists to meet, discuss and share the knowledge that’s s

0 replies | 452 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

USGBC NJ Annual 2018 Holiday Party & Member Reception, Dec 11, Elizabeth, NJ

by Aditya

Come and celebrate & network with your friends and colleagues at our holiday celebration. Board of Directors Election Ballots will be available that night - only current NJ members may vote in the

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC New Jersey

0 replies | 1360 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

Presinar: LEED Supports Healthy Spaces, Nov 14, Boston MA

by Yishan

Missed Greenbuild Boston? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. In this session, subject matter experts discuss how LEED addresses human health and well-being.
Course Objectives:

Und


Filed under: Information and Resources

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 660 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

MIT Water Summit 2018: Thirsty Cities, November 15-16, Cambridge, MA

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

By 2050, 70% of the world’s population will live in cities, up from 50% today. Many cities are already running out of water. This year’s MIT Water Summit brings together representatives of

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Water Treatment and Filtration,Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Water Supply,Water,Water Conservation,Water Efficiency

0 replies | 1127 views | Posted on: 10/28/2018 | Last updated: 10/28/2018

4th Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards, November 15, Somerville, MA

by Aditya

Join the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts for the Fourth Annual Massachusetts Sustainable Business Awards!

The awards will be emcee’d by WBUR’s Robin Young! We’re exc

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Business,Green Economies

0 replies | 1000 views | Posted on: 10/16/2018 | Last updated: 10/16/2018

Webinar: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, November 1, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Product Transparency,Ecofriendly restrooms

0 replies | 1134 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

NMR Group looking for a Research Associate

by Chelsea W. // Student

NMR is currently seeking candidates for a Research Associate I position. They are a small but expanding consulting firm specializing in evaluation of energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. T…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Related to: Plumbing

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1273 views | Posted on: 05/29/2015 | Last updated: 05/29/2015

From Emerging Green Building Professionals to Industry Leaders, Urban Green Council, NY - May 5, 6 - 8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

From Emerging Green Building Professionals to Industry Leaders - May 5, 6 - 8 pm Designtex 200 Varick Street (8th Floor) New York, NY 10014 For over 10 years, NY Urban Green's Emerging Professio…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Urban Green Council NY,Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1164 views | Posted on: 04/26/2015 | Last updated: 04/26/2015

Massachusetts Green Communities

by Steven_Spicer

I recently was told about a government program in which municipalities can register as 'green communities' and gain additional funding and grants for installing green initiatives and renewable energy …

Filed under: State Initiatives

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Green Communities,Initiatives

0 replies | 2044 views | Posted on: 03/16/2015 | Last updated: 03/16/2015

Employees of Magor Brewery Remove Waste from Foreshore

by rkedata // Eco-Activist

20 employees from Magor Brewery took a day off from brewing beer recently and headed down to the shoreline to give it a good (late) spring clean! The MP for Newport East, Jessica Morden and the Ke…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Related to: Environmental Activism,Environment News

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 12/23/2014 | Last updated: 12/23/2014

 

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