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Free Webinar: Scrap Culture: Sustainable Design Practices in a World of Waste: March 31, 1pm ET / 10am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Today we live in a world that creates more waste than it does reduce, reuse, or recycle. Designers in all disciplines are trying to address this through the exploration of new materials and production

0 replies | 857 views | Posted on: 03/23/2022 | Last updated: 03/23/2022

NESEA Pro-Tour: All-Electric, Affordable Passive House Development in Boston, Massachusetts, April 26, 1-5 pm

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Join NESEA for the first Pro Tour of 2024, a new construction passive house project that will bring 50 units of affordable senior housing to the community of Roxbury, Massachusetts.

On April 26, th

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 759 views | Posted on: 04/04/2024 | Last updated: 10/02/2024

Free Webinar: A Study Overview: State-by-State Green Tax Credit Affordable Housing, April 10, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

In early 2023, NHT embarked on the process of reviewing the Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs) from all 50 state Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) and three local allocating agencies (Chicago, New York C

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 763 views | Posted on: 03/20/2024 | Last updated: 03/21/2024

Design for Freedom Summit, March 26, 10am-6pm, New Canaan, Connecticut

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Design for Freedom by Grace Farms for the 3rd annual Design for Freedom Summit — a momentous day of action and awareness. Hear from leading experts across sectors who are working to eradica

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 793 views | Posted on: 03/01/2024 | Last updated: 03/01/2024

Reimagine Buildings ’24, A Free Online Event, March 7 - 8

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Join Passive House Accelerator on March 7th for Reimagine Buildings ’24, a one-of-a-kind event that will highlight the global movement towards healthy, resilient buildings.

Reimagine Building

0 replies | 701 views | Posted on: 02/13/2024 | Last updated: 02/13/2024

Green Building Alliance: Hard Hat Tour at The Distillery, February 13, 9:30-11am EST, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

On the Southshore of Pittsburgh stands the last existing pre-prohibition era distillery.  Originally owned and operated by Jos. S. Finch & Co., this 170-year-old structure

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 748 views | Posted on: 01/24/2024 | Last updated: 01/25/2024

Solar Power Africa Conference: February 7-9, Cape Town, South Africa

by Hani // Social media manager

South Africa’s leading position in driving the continent’s transition to renewable energy has been confirmed with the launch of the first-ever Solar Power Africa Trade Show. Organised by M

0 replies | 776 views | Posted on: 01/03/2024 | Last updated: 01/04/2024

Reuse in Climate Action Plans, Online, January 9, 1-3pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Explore the growing trend of integrating reuse practices into climate action plans during NERC's forum: "Reuse in Climate Action Plans." Governments are increasingly recognizing the

0 replies | 909 views | Posted on: 12/05/2023 | Last updated: 12/05/2023

Green Tech Investment Conference, Online, December 13, 12-2 pm ET / 6-8 pm CET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Startup Club invites participants to our next Green Tech Investment Conference: an opportunity to discover innovative Green Tech ventures, or present your company to a group of internati

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Business Development,investing,Supply Chain,Entrepreneurship,green technology,Startups,ESG

0 replies | 1034 views | Posted on: 11/21/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

The Buildings Show, November 29-December 1, Toronto, Canada

by samanthaklein // Intern

The built environment is rapidly evolving. The Buildings Show takes you to the forefront of these changes and keeps attendees competitive with best-in-class continuing education opportunities. Fe

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Architecture,Healthy Housing,Design,Energy Efficiency,Construction,Social Networking,Carbon Reduction,Technology,Communication

0 replies | 940 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/08/2023

Webinar: New Masonry Cleaning Procedures and Design Strategies, AIA Florida, June 14, 11 am ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The first course (12 pm) provides useful knowledge that can be used to assure a masonry project's surfaces, exterior or interior, has been properly treated during the final wash-down stage of

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Design,Sustainable Architecture,Safety,Masonry,Cleaning

0 replies | 1362 views | Posted on: 05/31/2022 | Last updated: 06/01/2022

For Sale: Healthy, Energy Efficient Micro-Farm in Concord, MA

by David Bearg, P.E. // Environmental Health and Building Specialist

20 Darton Street in Concord, MA is looking for a new owner!

This is where I have lived for over 45 years and it is time for a change.  One of my goals here has been to live in the present

Filed under: Green Living

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Real Estate,Green Living

0 replies | 4106 views | Posted on: 05/12/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

Free Green Building CE Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass with a High-Performance Glass Coating, May 4, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar 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 low maintenance coati

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Operations and Maintenance,Performance Glass,Maintaining Glass

0 replies | 1148 views | Posted on: 04/14/2022 | Last updated: 04/17/2022

Intro to Living Building Challenge Jan 25, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, USGBC MA, Boston

by Amy

Join USGBC MA for an introductory session on the newest and most rigorous standard in high performance buildings today. If you are new to the standard or have a few unanswered questions come visit thi…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1342 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/10/2018

Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions - Plus, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will discuss vertical operating systems to better understand their construction and the operating systems used in each type. Characteristics of various types of vertical operating systems

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Architecture,High Performance Doors,Windows,Vertical Opening Systems

0 replies | 2233 views | Posted on: 03/03/2022 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, February 18, 12 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

To educate design professionals about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient, this course examines how foil-faced Poly

Filed under: Insulation

Keywords: High Performance Building,Insulation,Polyiso,Thermal Layers

0 replies | 1358 views | Posted on: 02/02/2022 | Last updated: 02/02/2022

Breaking into Sustainability Careers, January 13, 4-5 PM PST

by Richard Minasian // Student

It’s 2022 and climate change is more important than ever before! If you are interested in how you can make a positive impact, explore meaningful careers in sustainability, and stand out as a can

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Climate Change,Cleantech,Sustainability,Green Careers,Sustainable Careers,Sustainable Development

0 replies | 1699 views | Posted on: 01/04/2022 | Last updated: 01/04/2022

GreenBiz '22, February 15-17, Scottsdale, Arizona

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green

Amidst challenging times, the sustainability profession is evolving — with new concerns and opportunities. Sustainable business is bouncing back, and more companies are making more bold com

Keywords: Greenbiz

0 replies | 2076 views | Posted on: 12/07/2021 | Last updated: 12/07/2021

GreenBiz 19, for Sustainable Business, Feb 26 - 28, 2019, Phoenix, AZ

by YijunW

Join the world’s brightest thinkers and most influential sustainability leaders for an unparalleled look into the pressing challenges, emerging trends and biggest opportunities in sustainable bu

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1608 views | Posted on: 05/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/19/2018

Webinar and Conference: Humid Climate Conference, May 21 - 22, Austin, TX

by YijunW

The Humid Climate Conference is both on site and live. Get the ticket fast before they sold out. The Passive House Austin (PHAUS) Chapter was thinking about how to get more attention to the PHIUS+ …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1571 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

PHIUS CPHC Training May 14-18, Boston, MA

by YijunW

PHIUS-trained CPHC® consultants are leading the adoption of passive building from coast to coast by designing and building quality-assured projects across all of North America's varied climate zones.…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 747 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/02/2018

Greenovate City of Boston, Friday Fun with Greenovate, April 20, 4:30-6pm, Boston, MA

by YijunW

This year for Earth Day, Greenovate Boston will host events during Boston's Civic Engagement Week. Greenovate Boston will be presenting our the Climate Ready Boston Leaders materials to the general pu…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

NEWIEE's 2018 Annual Awards Gala - May 1, Boston

by Yishan

The NEWIEE Awards recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women leaders in the fields of energy and environment. These women have achieved professional excellence within their area of specialty…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1147 views | Posted on: 03/22/2018 | Last updated: 03/29/2018

March 6 - Boston ASHRAE Meeting - The European Approach to Decrease Energy Use in Buildings

by Yishan

From the beginning of 2006 all new European buildings (residential, commercial, industrial etc.) must have an energy declaration based on the calculated energy performance of the building, including h…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 812 views | Posted on: 03/02/2018 | Last updated: 03/02/2018

Green Buildings in Our Community, March 21, 5-6 pm, Gulf Gate Library, Sarasota, Florida

by Chandra // Analytics Student

Interested in making your home or business a green building? This class will highlight Sarasota County’s approach to green building and what public buildings are certified by the U.S. Green Building…

Filed under: Education

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1288 views | Posted on: 02/08/2018 | Last updated: 02/09/2018

 

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