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USGBC MO: Transforming the Built Environment, October 29, 8 am CDT
Dig into the Living Building Challenge through an interactive exploration of how this sustainable design framework might be applied to a building within the St. Louis region.
Java Building Tour, June 10, Brooklyn, New York, NY
Come tour the the largest residential geothermal development in the United States. 1 Java’s geothermal system—featuring 321 vertical closed-loop boreholes drilled to a depth of 499 feet&md
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This introductory course focuses on the electrification of existing residences, including a discussion of building science and the value of efficiency improvements, together with electrification. The
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Wildfire Defense for Construction Professionals, Online, May 14, 3 - 5:30 pm PT
The USGBC-CA Wildfire Defense Certificate Training Program was developed to educate construction professionals and landscapers on how to best harden homes and landscapes to fires through the use of ma
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Free Webinar: Reducing Wind Impact Risk and Costs in Homes, March 25, 12 pm ET
This webinar provides a practical introduction to the FORTIFIED Home program for design and construction professionals, housing administrators, and homeowners interested in building or upgra
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This talk will give an overview of the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition Initiative (CELT), a collaboration between the BU Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS) and the UMass Lowell R
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NAHB International Builders' Show IBS 2026, February 17-19, Orlando, Florida
The largest annual light construction show in the world, the NAHB International Builders' Show (IBS 2026) is gathering 70,000+ industry pros from 100+ countries, 1,700+ companies and bra
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As we turn up our thermostats for winter, we must face our horrifyingly high gas bills and ask ourselves, is this the most efficient way? No! There are better, cheaper, healthier alternatives to heat
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In this webinar, Judy Rachel will explain what a heating/cooling load calculation is and how it provides essential information for the successful implementation of electrification projects. Beyond pro
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Every building tells a story about how it will perform, how long it will last, and how comfortable it will be for the people who inhabit and use it. This multi-part learning experience will enable AEC
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Today, we'll discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives.
Learning Objectives:
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Virtual Conference: MEGA Navigating the Emerging Energy Environment, November 17-18
Join A&WMA for the 13th MEGA Symposium on the emerging energy environment!
The A&WMA MEGA Symposium will examine the various perspectives on electric power issues as the ind
Webinar: Challenges of Assessing Lifecycle Impacts of Buildings, October 29, 12-1 pm ET
This webinar is a part of Building Technology Office's webinar series on the life cycle of energy. This webinar will discuss the importance of data and measuring lifecycle impacts of buildings, as
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LEED Pilot to certify Cities and Communities
Did you know that LEED doesn't just work for buildings, but it works for cities and communities too? In addition to building certification, LEED also includes a certification pilot structured for c…
EBC Solid Waste Management Webinar: Landfill Post Closure Care, September 29, 9 AM EDT
Under the EPA’s 1991 Subtitle D and state regulations landfill owners must conduct post-closure monitoring and maintenance activities at closed landfills and have financial assurance mechanisms
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FREE Webinar: Marketing the High-Performance Home, September 15, 1 pm EDT
Whether you’re a green building buff or starting your first zero emission project, strategic marketing that elevates your brand, generates demand, and increases your profit margin is critical.&n
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In this one hour course, participants will evaluate low maintenance protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of building. Some of the easily recogni
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USGBC-MO Webinar: BIT Building Case Studies, August 18, 3 pm CST
BIT is a building performance improvement program for existing buildings encouraging the adoption high-performance best practices.
Launched in 2018, with the first certified project being award in
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Solar Power - Texas, June 13-14, Austin
With solar booming in the Lone Star state, leading the U.S. in use of renewable energy, increasing your visibility and company in the Texas market is more important than ever.The event will provide an…
SEBC Expo & Education on July 27 & 28
Hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC) is a two-day (July 27 & 28) Expo and Education Show featuring various networking opportunities, profess…
New Research Supports the Business Case for LEED
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently shared research supporting businesses that have LEED certified buildings. Several studies show the impact of LEED and EnergyStar labeled buildings, and…
2017 Efficiency Exchange Conference
2017 Efficiency Exchange Conference May 9-10 Theme: "Energy Efficiency in a Changing Environment" Location: Oregon Convention Center - 777 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Portland, …
Event: Intersolar and ees North America 2017, 7/10 - 7/13, San Francisco, CA
Intersolar North America, the most attended solar event in North America, takes place each July in San Francisco. The exhibition focuses on the areas of photovoltaics, smart renewable energy and solar…
Webinar: The Village Centre - Multifamily Passive Building in a Cold Climate Thursday, April 13, 1 - 2 pm PT / 2 - 3 pm MT / 3 - 4 pm CT / 4 - 5 pm ET 1 CPHC CEU (AIA pending) The webinar wil…
New Group Created for Greenbuild/ABX Posts
Hi Everyone - I just wanted to let you know that we now have a group for posts about Greenbuild and ABX - joining forces in Boston this November! http://www.rateitgreen.com/green-building-commu…
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