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Achieving Green and Healthy Homes, June 20, 3:30-5:30pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

CCI Presents the “Stepping Up” Speaker Series event – Achieving Green and Healthy Homes: Housing as a Key Social Determinant of Health—How to Fix It!

Through lead, radon, mo

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Homes,Healthy Homes

0 replies | 1217 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 06/04/2019

Solar Power Mexico (Postponed), November 18-20, Mexico City, Mexico

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Solar Power Mexico is the first exhibition and conference specialized in the energy and solar technology segment, a business with growth rates of over 25% and an expected investment of over USD $100 b

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Energy Management

Keywords: Solar Energy,Energy Storage,Mexico

0 replies | 2770 views | Posted on: 12/06/2019 | Last updated: 11/04/2020

Community Choice Energy Summit, January 22-24, Sacramento, CA

by mkilmartin // Intern

The Community Choice Energy Summit 2020 is an opportunity for CCAs at all stages to gather, network, and discuss their future roles in California energy. Discussions and case studies will focus o

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Solar Energy,California

0 replies | 1859 views | Posted on: 11/18/2019 | Last updated: 11/18/2019

Sustain Dane Summit Conference, Thursday, November 19, Fitchburg, WI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 2019 Sustain Dane Summit will explore the theme of regeneration for community wellbeing.

Sustain Dane and Edgewood College invite you to be part of the 2019 Sustain Dane Summit: Regenerate for

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1569 views | Posted on: 11/05/2019 | Last updated: 11/05/2019

NSBRC Passivhaus Workshop, November 22-23, UK

by mkilmartin // Intern

Many visitors to the NSBRC want to create an ‘eco home’. The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.

Meet Pass

Filed under: Education

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House,UK Green Building

0 replies | 1487 views | Posted on: 10/21/2019 | Last updated: 10/26/2019

UK Passivhaus Conference 2019 , Mainstreaming Passivhaus by 2030, October 29, Manchester

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The wider industry is waking up to the benefits of energy efficient buildings and many policies are beginning to point to Passivhaus (or equivalent!) But are we capable of propelling Passivhaus as the

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1132 views | Posted on: 10/10/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

USGBC NY Upstate: 8th Annual Green Building Expo, October 16, SUNY New Paltz

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate
8th ANNUAL GREEN BUILDING EXPO and ED

 

Join USGBC Upstate NY for an educational, informational event showcasing green building products a


Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1621 views | Posted on: 09/26/2019 | Last updated: 09/26/2019

Grey to Green Conference, September 29-October 1, Minneapolis, Minnesota

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Grey to Green Conference will be hosted in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis & St. Paul) September 30 & Oct 1 and in the DC Metro Region October 29 & 30.

Minnesota and the Greater MSP Re

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1243 views | Posted on: 09/17/2019 | Last updated: 09/18/2019

Portland | LBC 4.0 Workshop + Happy Hour, September 19, Portland, OR

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This workshop will be hosted by Glumac, from 1-5 PM, with Panel + Happy Hour to follow at Brightworks Sustainability.

The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, an

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1320 views | Posted on: 08/13/2019 | Last updated: 08/14/2019

Green Schools Quest MENTOR Info Session, August 20, Maplewood, MO

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Since the Green Schools Quest launched six years ago, over 100 schools have participated - many for multiple years. Student-driven projects at these schools have impacted nearly 100,000 students,

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Schools

0 replies | 1244 views | Posted on: 07/29/2019 | Last updated: 07/29/2019

Tour Essex Building: Historic Preservations Sustainable Building Tour: August 7, Norfolk VA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Join us for a building tour of the recently renovated Essex Building - the new home for VIA design architects and a contributing resource to the Downtown Norfolk Historic District. The 109 year old bu

0 replies | 1004 views | Posted on: 07/18/2019 | Last updated: 07/18/2019

LEED Tour – Indianapolis Public Library, East Washington branch, July 25, Indianapolis, IN

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join USGBC Indiana for a tour of the LEED v4 Certified Indianapolis Public Library, East Washington branch. This event will engage attendees with a tour of the library and will highlight specific gree

Keywords: Green Building,LEED Building Tour

0 replies | 1380 views | Posted on: 06/25/2019 | Last updated: 06/25/2019

Net Zero Energy Buildings Webinar, Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN), June 19, 7-8pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Mass Climate Action (MCAN) on Wednesday, June 19th for a Net Zero Buildings webinar. Learn everything you need to know about why getting buildings to Net Zero is a huge part of the clim

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 972 views | Posted on: 06/11/2019 | Last updated: 06/11/2019

Oil Change Interntaional Petition: Tell President Obama to Keep Shell Oil out of the Arctic

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Petition: Stop Arctic Drilling! "We call on the Obama Administration to make the Arctic Ocean off limits to Big Oil. In order to tackle climate change we must leave carbon underground -- not let fo…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Environment,Arctic Drilling,Shell Oil,Pollution,Oil

0 replies | 1467 views | Posted on: 07/29/2015 | Last updated: 07/29/2015

Sota Construction HQ Tour and Happy Hour, May 21, Bellevue, PA

by AbbieKnight

OTA CONSTRUCTION CORPORATE OFFICES

Sota Construction’s corporate offices is Western PA’s first LEED Platinum NC (New Construction), and holds two AIA Pittsburgh Design Awards for sustai

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,LEED Platinum

0 replies | 1416 views | Posted on: 05/14/2019 | Last updated: 05/14/2019

Indoor Air Pollutants - Invisible but Affecting Our Health

by Higgins_James // Student

Today, pollution of all kinds affects our planet and our health. Pollution comes in many shapes and forms, but this discussion will focus on specifically indoor air pollutants and the unknown invisibl…

Filed under: Other Green Building Air

Keywords: Pollution,Indoor Air Quality,Air Pollution

0 replies | 2927 views | Posted on: 06/23/2016 | Last updated: 06/23/2016

Microscopic Bacteria Bring Concrete to Life

by Jack_Benoit // Civil Engineering Student

More and more often, engineers find themselves turning to the natural world for inspiration. By handpicking key properties from the planet’s biodiversity, scientists are able to create designs that …

Filed under: Concrete

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Infrastructure,Biomimicry,Concrete

0 replies | 3152 views | Posted on: 06/08/2016 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI - July 15

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI Friday, July 15, 1 - 5 pm CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, Pending approval Construction on this new residence is scheduled to take place sta…

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1103 views | Posted on: 04/21/2016 | Last updated: 04/21/2016

Social Equity in the Built Environment - Monday April 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, USGBMA - Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Social Equity in the Built Environment - USGBC Massachusetts Monday, 4/4, 5:30 - 7:30pm 50 Milk St, 15th floor, "Aristotle" room, Boston, MA Social Equity has long been conceptualized as the th…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Social Justice

0 replies | 1121 views | Posted on: 03/21/2016 | Last updated: 03/21/2016

Affordable Housing Five-Part Webinar (Fee)(Live or On Demand) - International Living Future Institute, Starts March 2, 2016

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Affordable Housing Five-Part Webinar (Fee) - International Living Future Institute Introduction to Living Affordable Housing: Strategies and Benefits to Applying the Living Building Challenge We…

Filed under: Webinars

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Affordable Green Housing

0 replies | 1705 views | Posted on: 02/12/2016 | Last updated: 02/12/2016

Green Breakfast: Cambridge and a Net Zero Plan, USGBC MA, 1/28 8:30-10 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Breakfast: Cambridge and a Net Zero Plan January 28th, 8:30 - 10 am Learn more about the City of Cambridge's 25-year Net-Zero Action Plan from presenter Susanne Rasmussen, director of the …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 970 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/27/2016

Green Building of the Week: World's first Passive House Premium Building in Kaufbeuren, Germany

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A mixed-use building in Kaufbeuren, Germany, is the first to receive Passive House Premium certification. The House of Energy has an annual heating demand of 8 kWh. According to gizmag, the buildin…

Filed under: Green Building of the Week

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar,Passive House,Bavaria,Germany

0 replies | 1943 views | Posted on: 12/09/2015 | Last updated: 12/09/2015

The Debate Over Foam

by NobleHome // Affordable, passive solar, easy to build kit houses

Since Noble Home's inception we've been using foam-insulated SIPs to build the shell of our homes. This has always been a compromise, since foam isn't as environmentally friendly as we'd like and ther…

Filed under: Insulation

Related to: Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,Foam,SIPs

0 replies | 2576 views | Posted on: 10/13/2015 | Last updated: 10/13/2015

Cleaning companies embrace environmental, health and wellness compliance

by Jason L. // LEED AP O+M

Did you know there are sustainability related certifications for cleaning companies who adopt standardized products, tools and science-based processes? Although a prerequisite for LEED criteria under…

Filed under: Cleaning Services - Commercial

0 replies | 1519 views | Posted on: 09/24/2015 | Last updated: 09/24/2015

Webinar Series: Understanding the Living Building Challenge - Sept 22, 24, 29, and Oct 1 (Fee)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

An in-depth introduction to the Living Building Challenge ideology and certificate process. Attendees are the green building leaders in their community: design professionals, contractors, developers, …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Living Future

0 replies | 1097 views | Posted on: 09/02/2015 | Last updated: 09/02/2015

 

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