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LEED Residential in the Mid Atlantic Region, December 15, 10:30-12 PM EST
In its second generation, the USGBC is guided by four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity. USGBC remains committed to a sustainable and equitable world. Now more than ever it
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High Rise / Low Carbon: Sharing Heat, Hybrid Event, NYC, September 14, 9 am ET
In this latest event in the High Rise / Low Carbon Series, NYSERDA and BE-Ex have gathered industry experts that will feature projects utilizing hydronic systems, thermal networks, and waste heat
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Sustainable Detroit Forum, Detroit, MI, September 28
The USGBC Detroit Region is pleased to announce that the 6th annual Sustainable Detroit Forum is back in-person! Join for a day of connecting and learning about the amazing sustainability work happeni
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This course teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Topics focus on the four layers of a high-performance house: water, air, vapor, and t
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In WGBC's first Better Places for People webinar of 2022, we discuss what changes do we have to make to our built environment on a global scale if we are to make our buildings resilient to the glo
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Webinar: IAQ Strategies for Healthy Buildings, June 15, 1 pm CT
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only radically changed how we live, but has brought indoor air quality to the forefront. IAQ has never been more important than it is right now when it comes to the healt
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Webinar: Building Resilience -- Community as a Building Block of Resilience, June 3, 2:30 pm EDT
As American communities are confronted by compounded and systematic challenges, we need new models to build resilience for all people. Communities that are connected and empowered are better off today
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USGBC First Friday Webinar: All In for Equity – Shedding Light on the Headlines, May 6, 1 pm EDT
This session walks attendees through the most recent updates made to LEED and credentialing, as well as introduce new, tested strategies and resources. Speakers discuss the direction of the building i
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#1920sMakeoverATL House Update - Foundation Work has Started
The #1920sMakeoverATL Project is in full gear now (!), and foundation work has started! Matt and the ATL team have decided to prop up the house on piers and completely rebuild the foundation. The orig
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What does it really MEAN to build GREEN? Online, March 9, 3:30-5 pm ET
What will your footprint look like?
Buildings generate nearly 40% of annual global carbon emissions. It’s our role as AEC professionals to help change that dire statistic through innovative g
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Water Sensors Can Help Save $$ - Sensor Industries
Using water efficiently and avoiding waste should be a top priority for green builders, and all builders. Since water is a finite resource, it is essential to ensure that we have an adeq
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Webinar: Landscape Architecture - Sea Rise, February 4, 12 pm PST
This monthly presentation on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions is centered around sea rise.
Webinar: Energy Efficiency Stakeholder Group, New Jersey Clean Energy Program, December 22, 1 pm EST
New Jersey's Clean Energy Program Stakeholder Groups are open to the public and provide opportunities for stakeholder participation.
New Jersey's Clean Energy Program offers
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Tufts Energy Conference, Friday & Saturday, February 2nd & 3rd, Medford, MA
The Tufts Energy Conference is an annual event that brings together professionals, students, and experts from the private, public, and nonprofit sectors to discuss critical global energy issues. The c…
The World’s First Floating Wind Farm - Hywind's Promising Start in Scotland
Off the coast of Scotland, five turbines are stationed sporadically creating the world’s first offshore wind farm known as Hywind. Each tower stretches 575 ft. high and is anchored to the seabed and…
Energy Storage Global Innovation Forum, June 12-13, Milwaukee, WI
Business Models and Technology Advances for Optimizing Grid-Scale and Behind-the-Meter Storage The need to support the rapid growth of solar and wind power, integrate distributed energy resources,…
The US Food Waste Summit, 26-27 June, Harvard Law School
Join the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic and ReFED to accelerate food waste solutions across the U.S.! The U.S. Food Waste Summit will convene leading food businesses, policymakers, i…
Green Catalysis 2018 invites all the scholars, researchers from all over the world to attend and present their respective scientific research at “Annual Conference on Green Catalysis and Sustainable…
"Right Sized" Net Zero House, May 19, 11am - 1:00pm, Higganum, CT
YOU’RE INVITED Take an open wall, open house tour of a great net zero home we’re in the midst of building in Higganum. The home achieves high performance and affordability by asking, “how much …
EBC 25th Annual EBEE Awards and 28th Annual Meeting, June 27, Boston, MA
Each year, the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) recognizes companies, organizations and individuals for outstanding environmental / energy accomplishments in the promotion of a sust…
International Symposium on Sustainable Aviation, July 9 - 11, Rome, Italy
The aviation industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. It can be viewed as making a positive contribution to sustainability. ISSA, international, multi-disciplinary symposium, ai…
Webinar: Small Commercial Sector: beyond Lighting Program Strategies, April 25, 11am-12pm
The small commercial sector is historically difficult to reach due to diversity in business types and other market barriers. As federal lamp standards become more stringent and market penetration of e…
The Future of Suburbia- One Day Conference, April 18 in Brisbane City, Australia
Join for 'The Future Of Suburbia' hosted by The BDA and The Suburban Alliance featuring International Keynote Speaker Dr Alan M Berger, Center for Advanced Urbanism, Massachusetts Institute of Technol…
Join Passive House Massachusetts for this presentation of the first multi-family Passive House development in New Hampshire by the projects's CPHC's: Paul Eldrenkamp & Mike Duclos. Gilford Village…
NextGen Homes Green Construction Tour - Interior Finishes, February 20, Chattanooga, Tennessee
Join green|spaces for the next construction tour at the NextGen Homes. This tour will feature eco-friendly interior finishes. The goal of this project is to educate builders, designers, students and g…
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