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Biophilic Design: Designing for Health and Increased Performance, September 10, St. Louis, MO
In the built environment, we can use the emerging field of Biophilic Design to create building interiors that connect people to nature; that are connected to their place and mimic the sensory delights
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The Northeast Clean Energy Council will speak with a panel of innovators about what technologies and economic factors are causing disruption in the current clean energy and climate technology spaces.
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The 2023 Tufts Energy Conference, The Energy Sector of the Future: Innovation, Equity, and Infrastructure, will convene a diverse and international group of leaders to explore how equity can be i
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2023 Wall Street Green Summit, New York City and Virtual, March 13-14
The 2023 Wall Street Green Summit is in its 22nd year and is one of the longest running and most comprehensive events focused on sustainable finance. The March 13 and 14, 2023 event will be held at th
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During this webinar, participants will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a
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Greentown Labs EnergyBar: Celebrating a Decade of Impact, February 2, Boston, MA, 5:30-7:30 EST
EnergyBar is Greentown Labs' networking event which seeks to connect partners and investors to the community of climatetech entrepreneurs.
The first EnergyBar of 2023 will celebrate the te
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Free Webinar: NYC Climate Mobilization Act Primer, January 18, 1-2 PM
Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Climate Mo
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Free Webinar, Refrigerant Management for Fewer Leaks and Emissions, January 10, 11am ET
Many refrigerants have a high global warming potential which can lead to a sizable contribution of greenhouse gas emissions in an organization's overall carbon footprint. Learn about resources to
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WISE Holiday Party, December 17, New York, NY
Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) showcases inspirational women leaders who are accelerating the sustainability and energy efficiency of our buildings and our cities. This series brings
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IAQ and Energy 2019, October 31-November 1, Portland, ME
Come to Portland to attend IAQ & ENERGY 2019 in-person, to join hundreds of professionals who are looking for cutting-edge information for healthy, energy-efficient indoor environments w
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Healthy Spaces for All, October 16, Pittsburgh, PA
To conclude Green Building Alliance's series on Social Equity and Health, you can explore the challenges that some populations – namely K-12 schools and low-income househ
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The Wellness Aspects of Green Buildings, USGBC FL, October 1
Join USGBC Florida for this very special and timely presentation -- The Wellness Aspects of Green Building.
IS HEALTHY THE NEW GREEN?
Truth be told, it always has been. Human hea
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LEED v4 Online Discussion Forum: LEED Submittal Tips from a Reviewer's Perspective, September 19
These monthly virtual meetings focus on those aspects of LEED v4 that have changed the most to help project teams achieve certification under the new rating system. Led by LEED subject matter experts,
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Mayor Bill de Blasio's Administration announces new program to help make buildings greener
The program is known as the NYC Retrofit Accelerator. The program will provide free technical assistance and advisory services to building owners. The intent is to aid building owners in using clean e…
USGBC NCR: HITT Co Lab Tour & Networking, August 9, 9:00-11:00am, Falls Church, VA
Join the NCR Community and HITT Contracting for breakfast and a tour of the groundbreaking new LEED V4 Platinum Co|Lab, Virginia’s first cross-laminated timber structure. The Co|Lab serves as HI
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BE-Ex is very excited to invite members of our Industry Leadership Council to this unique opportunity to hear from Charlotte Matthews, Director of Sustainability at Sidewalk Labs, on their innova
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Sustainable Built Environment Conference 2019, August 6-7, Tokyo, Japan
The conference aims to encourage the participation and commitment of students and experts/professions of coming/acting generations who proactively research sustainable built environmental related issu
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Webinar: The Future of the Suburban City, Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM ED
The Future of the Suburban City Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT Places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. But subu…
Social Equity in the Built Environment - Monday April 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, USGBMA - Boston
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 thi…
Buildings for Climate Change Solutions - March 16, 9 am - 3 pm Join the Rhode Island Environmental Education Association and the United States Green Building Council of Rhode Island for a hands-on …
LEDs will be the Lighting Standard of the Future
LED bulbs are the future of lighting. The Department of Energy has brought forth a rule that lead to the phase-out of CFLs. The new rule which has been on the table for over a decade will use the curr…
Hacking LEED: v4 Innovation and Performance Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm Presenters: Jim Newman Grey Lee Erik Ruoff How will green building practitioners use the updated and m…
Why Tackling Climate Change is Good for Business- December 15th, 1 pm ET
Via GreenBiz: The United Nations conference on climate change, COP21, is prompting new soul-searching among global business leaders. The big question is not only to know if your organization is con…
Webcast, Survey Results: How are Businesses Reacting to Climate Change? December 1st, 1 pm EST
There is urgency for business to accept responsibility for improving their operations, their products and their supply chains. Whether these changes take the form of a commitment to increase efficienc…
Demo Days at National Grid's Sustainability Hub in Worcester: Wednesday, November 9, 2 -3:30 pm Wednesday,December 9, 2-3:30 pm You'll learn more about the new Smart Grid and Smart Energy Solut…
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