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Latin America: Healthy Materials for Sustainable Buildings, April 4th in San Jose, Costa Rica

by AbbieKnight

The Costa Rica Collaborative hosts a panel of experts: ILFI’s James Connelly, Mohawk’s George Bandy, and Annie Bevan from Superior Essex to speak on the future of healthy materials for sus

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Sustainability,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1045 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019 | Last updated: 03/25/2019

Living Future Conference 2024, May 7 - 9, Atlanta Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Living Future is an impact hub for the regenerative movement. At Living Future, individuals and organizations are united by a common purpose: a deep commitment to regenerative practices and scalable i

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

0 replies | 892 views | Posted on: 04/16/2024 | Last updated: 04/16/2024

Free Webinar: The Construction Paradigm: Energy-Active Buildings, April 18, 9 - 10 am ET, 3 -4 pm CEST

by Hani // Social media manager

This webinar will explore energy-active buildings and how they are poised to revolutionize the construction industry and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

This webinar is designed for any

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 623 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/30/2024

Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE): Sustainable Career Showcase, April 4, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE): Sustainable Career Showcase will highlight diverse perspectives within the energy and sustainability sector. Panelists will represent various indust

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 523 views | Posted on: 03/14/2024 | Last updated: 03/14/2024

Free Webinar: High-Performance Home: Energy Efficiency is Only a Good Start, March 7, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Comprehensive building science, energy efficiency, and health are a great start to high-performance homes … but only a start. They ensure homes will live better and last for hundreds of years.

0 replies | 390 views | Posted on: 02/23/2024 | Last updated: 02/23/2024

Advancing Prefabrication Summit 2024, February 26-29, Denver, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Advancing Prefabrication is dedicated to building faster, more safely and to a higher quality through prefab and modular.

In 2024, the event will showcase the most cutting-edge prefab app

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 652 views | Posted on: 02/05/2024 | Last updated: 02/05/2024

Free Webinar: Intermediate Lighting – Lighting Maintenance, February 7, 5:30-7:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Lighting maintenance is important to consider at the planning stages of a new lighting project since it impacts so much of the operation and labor costs of a building over time. This class covers what

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 568 views | Posted on: 01/16/2024 | Last updated: 01/16/2024

Free Webinar: Federal Funding Opportunities and Leveraging Energy Star, January 9, 2-3 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

There is no shortage of funding opportunities resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act, but what applies to your commercial building and multifamily customers? EPA will shine a light on opportunitie

0 replies | 609 views | Posted on: 12/21/2023 | Last updated: 12/21/2023

Free Webinar: Green Real Estate Marketing: I Spy With My Little Eye, December 13, 3 - 5 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-efficiency guests joining for some sessions. She will guide Real Estate Professionals throu

California Green Building

0 replies | 616 views | Posted on: 11/29/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

Virtual UGSBC Summit: Bridging Occupant and Community Health, December 6-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

How does the health of an individual relate to the health of a community? Whose health is the building industry responsible for? The public health impact of buildings doesn’t begin or end at a s

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,USGBC Emerging Professionals,Community Development,Technology,Wellness

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 11/14/2023 | Last updated: 11/14/2023

North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) Annual Conference + Expo, June 27-29, NYC, NY

by North American Passive House Network (NAPHN)

The NAPHN19 Conference will investigate how professionals and policymakers are implementing Passive House, at scale, today.

From fully certified buildings to rethinking how their work and built env

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House,NAPHN,New York Green Building

0 replies | 1026 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 08/09/2019

Portland: Manufacturers for Transparency, May 30, Portland, OR

by AbbieKnight

Manufacturers for Transparency (MfT) is co-hosting this event with the Portland Material Transparency Collaborative (PMTC) to kick-off the new manufacturers group and better understand the various &ls

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Transparency,Materials Transparency

0 replies | 1005 views | Posted on: 05/15/2019 | Last updated: 05/16/2019

Careers in Energy Today, Tomorrow, & Beyond, April 25, Boston, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

IEEE PES Women in Power (WiP) and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are hosting a panel discussion on April 25, 2019 5:00PM-8:00PM at WPI Seaport in Boston: Careers in Energy Today, Tomorrow,

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 1071 views | Posted on: 04/20/2019 | Last updated: 04/20/2019

Westward Group Alternative Energy Tokyo: No excuse for inaction on emissions

by kristywalls

The latest report by the United Nations panel on climate change may not offer any new surprises concerning the threats posed by global warming, but it does remind us that doing too little, or waiting …

Filed under: Other Green Building Climate Change

Related to: Other Green Building,Environmental Activism

0 replies | 863 views | Posted on: 11/17/2014 | Last updated: 11/17/2014

Resilience Workshop Series - Putting Resilience into Practice in the Workplace, March 19, 1-5 pm, Los Angeles, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Resilience is the capacity to survive and thrive in the face of stressors and shocks. Learn what that means in real life, and how to become more resilient as individuals, organizations and communities

California Green Building

0 replies | 895 views | Posted on: 02/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/27/2019

Panel Discussion: The Future of Sustainable & Resilient Developments, February 7th in Miami, FL

by AbbieKnight

A panel on the Future of Sustainable and Resilient Developments.  Hear perspectives from Developers, Designers, Consultants and Lawyers.
Presented by OBMI Architecture along with ULI, AIA, USGBC

Filed under: Florida

Related to: Other

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Resilient Developments

0 replies | 1355 views | Posted on: 01/30/2019 | Last updated: 01/30/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 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: Sustainability,restrooms,locker rooms

0 replies | 1974 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

REEBA Roundtable, January 18th, Hartford, CT, 7:30-9:30 am

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join REEBA for a discussion 

with Bryan Garcia, President & CEO of the CT Green Bank and 

Co-Chair of Gov-Elect Lamont's Energy Transition Committee. 

This is an exciti

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1769 views | Posted on: 12/19/2018 | Last updated: 12/20/2018

USGBC Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Luncheon, January 24, 10am-2pm, Madison

by Yishan

Join USGBC Wisconsin for an event not to be missed!

The formal program will kick off with USGBC Wisconsin’s Annual Meeting highlighting 2018 accomplishments and setting the stage for an excit

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1261 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/25/2018

Living Product Expo in Pittsburgh

by Chelsea W. // Student

Date: September 16-18, 2015 Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania The Living Product Expo is a groundbreaking new event that will bring together leading minds…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Related to: Products,Trade Shows and Events ,Other Green Building - Other

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Products,Green Products,Pennsylvania Events

0 replies | 1274 views | Posted on: 08/10/2015 | Last updated: 08/31/2015

NY Officially Bans Fracking

by Chelsea W. // Student

Last week a monumental decision was made in New York State to officially ban high-volume hydraulic fracturing (or “fracking”). Included in this decision was the release of the findings from the se…

Filed under: Environment News

Related to: Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: news,New York,Fracking

0 replies | 1998 views | Posted on: 07/07/2015 | Last updated: 08/01/2016

EcoDistricts: Director of Marketing + Communications - Apply by June 19!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The EcoDistricts team works hard to help create just, sustainable and resilient cities and neighborhoods for all, and we appreciate your interest in helping us accelerate the EcoDistricts movement. We…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1026 views | Posted on: 06/17/2015 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

Deep Energy Retrofits - Lessons from the Field, May 12, 2015, 6:30-8 pm, BSA, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Deep Energy Retrofits - Lessons from the Field May 12, 2015 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Price: This meeting is free and open to all Where: BSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Boston A panel of remodelers wi…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,BSA,Deep Energy Retrofits

0 replies | 1125 views | Posted on: 05/11/2015 | Last updated: 05/11/2015

2015 Greenovate Boston Community Summit! Saturday, June 6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2nd Annual Greenovate Boston Community Summit Saturday, June 6, 2015 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM What Are You Doing on June 6th? Save the date for the 2015 Greenovate Boston Community Summit! This ye…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Climate Action Plan

0 replies | 1092 views | Posted on: 04/01/2015 | Last updated: 04/01/2015

Green Burial: Organic Biodegradable Pods can help Loves ones Become Trees. Do you want this? Discuss!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Trade in that coffin for an Organic Burial "Pod" that help people become nutrients for new and growing trees? This is an idea Italian designers came up with. Do we want to "turn our loved ones into …

Filed under: Green Burial/Funeral Services

Keywords: Green Burial,Funeral

0 replies | 2078 views | Posted on: 03/01/2015 | Last updated: 03/01/2015

 

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