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FREE Webinar: Commercial Properties and the Circular Economy, March 22, 2 pm EDT
Commercial real estate has traditionally been slow moving when it comes to innovation in sustainability, but all that is changing. Many property owners and managers have committed to aggressive enviro
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BayREN C&S Training: 2025 Energy Code Changes – Single Family, Online, January 14, 9 - 10:30 am PT
This course will provide an overview of the 2025 Energy Code changes for single-family buildings, including changes to the structure of the energy code as well as changes to mandatory measures and per
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In the wake of the devastating Southern California wildfires, this summit stands as both a call to action and a catalyst for national resilience. The historic fires exposed systemic vulnerabilities sh
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Learn how sustainable building innovations are shaping the future of high-performance design. This seminar highlights breakthrough technologies that make buildings cleaner, smarter and more resilient.
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Air sealing and insulating are foundational to high-performance homes, with numerous interactive benefits for the home and occupants. The Air Sealing and Insulating for Electrification Projects series
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Offsite Construction Is Redefining High Performance, Online, October 28, 3-4 pm ET
Offsite construction provides a unique opportunity to use precision for a higher quality build, consistency and less waste for a more sustainable approach to home building. Experts on this panel will
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Smart Homes and Furnishings 2025, September 24-26, Rosemont, Illinois
Smart Home and Furnishings Conference and Exhibition is dedicated to showcasing the latest advancements in smart home technology. From groundbreaking products and expert presentations to interact
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Intro to Healthy Materials, Online Workshop, August 14, 12 - 2 pm
In this workshop, participants will learn key product sustainability metrics and how to identify products and materials that are better for the environment and building occupants. The workshop will hi
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Free Webinar: Career Pathways for Home Energy Professionals, July 18, 11 am - 1 pm PT
The home energy industry is rapidly expanding, offering numerous career opportunities in energy efficiency, solar energy, green building performance, and electrification. Whether a newcomer, a st
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India is on its way to becoming a clean energy powerhouse, helping show the way toward an efficient industrial economy that is resilient for all.
Join us at the upcoming webinar where experts
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Earth Day Tours of the R.W. Kern Center, April 22, Online, 10 am - 5 pm
Join us online for a tour of the R.W. Kern Center, an innovative green building and the 17th certified Living Building. Learn about rainwater collection, natural greywater treatment, compost
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Green Building Brazil week 2021 - Air Quality in the Built Environment, April 22 - 29
Air Quality in the Built Environment
We believe that sustainable buildings and cities are a fundamental part of the solution to reduce the environmental and health impacts of global air pollution.
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Online: Place, Black Reconstructions—Cities and Spatial Justice, March 29, 6:30pm- 8pm EDT
A panel discussion hosted by the Museum of Modern Art that explores questions on its current exhibit, Reconstruction: Architecture and Blackness in America. This conversation relates to our
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Worcester-based Sustainable Comfort, Inc. (SCI), is conducting a deep energy retrofit of the triple decker building at 38 Stanton Street in the Bell Hill neighborhood of Worcester, MA. This is the fir
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Webinar: Introduction to the Passive House Standard, February 24, 10 am EST
Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a 6-hour co
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Online: Heat Pumps for your Home, by Southeast London Community Energy, February 10, 6:30 - 8 pm BST
Thinking of installing a heat pump? Wanting to find out how they work and how much they cost? All you need to know about heat pumps is here!
Feeling the cold recently? Well hopefully you've got
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Webinar: What's Next for Efficiency and Renewables, February 2, 10am - 11am EDT
Join us for the next episode of Urban Green Live. Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your
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USGBC Missouri, 2021 State of the Chapter & Social, Online, Tuesday, January 12, 5:30 – 7pm
Join USGBC Missouri Gateway for the annual State of the Chapter & Social on January 12th as the community kicks off the new year and a year-long celebration of our 20th Anniversary!
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Thriving Health and The Built Environment, International Living Future Institute, November 7, Boston
This event is happening alongside Greenbuild 2017. In this groundbreaking workshop, you will go beyond the typical conversations on health in the built environment to explore deeply how to create h…
Organized by the Zero Waste College and University Technical Committee (ZWCUTC) of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), this workshop will showcase zero waste practices and strategies to take wast…
Solar Decathlon 2017 - Denver, Colorado, October 5 - 15
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is a collegiate competition made up of 10 contests that challenge student teams to design and build full-size, solar-powered houses. The winner of the com…
Engineering green 2017, October 24 in Baltimore MD
Engineering Green is designed for professionals and others interested in the planning, technical design, and the latest examples of sustainable projects. This one-day conference will highlight project…
Studies Say Green Homes Built to Standards Like LEED go for 8% More in Resale Value
New houses built to meet green building standards like LEED command 8% more than houses built to code. A study from The University of Texas at Austin and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) finds
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Introduction to Living Building Challenge in Boston on July 27
Join us 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 this sess…
Introduction to PACE (Property-assessed clean energy), July 19
Come for an introductory session of one of the USGBC MA's highest advocacy campaigns - promoting PACE. The property-assessed clean energy (PACE) model is an innovative mechanism for financing energy e…
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