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This workshop covers how to improve the energy efficiency of your home to increase comfort, save money and reduce environmental impacts.
This workshop covers how to improve the energy efficiency of
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Green Building Connections: GBI's Speed Networking, a Free Online Event, March 25, 3-4 pm ET
Join the Green Building Initiative on Tuesday, March 25 from 3-4 pm EDT for a virtual speed networking event designed to bring the GBI community together for meaningful connections.
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Join this event for a conversation with Victoria Caubet, an architect specializing in heritage conservation and sustainable construction, as she shares her expertise in rebuilding war-damaged inf
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In Match Made in HVAC - Choosing the Right Heat Pump for Your Building, you will learn about the first steps in transitioning from fossil-fueled heating and cooling systems to heat pumps.
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Schools & The Passive House Standard, Online, January 23, 1-3 pm ET
This course will introduce Passive House principles and processes in the context of school design and construction. It will elaborate on issues typical to schools: mixed uses, varied use patterns, com
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High-Performance Building for Carpenters, February 6, 1 - 6 pm, Waltham, Massachusetts
This in-person training 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,
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It took a global pandemic to influence our opinions on the importance of health and wellness in our spaces. Most homeowners now insist on this, and it comes in a variety of forms, including improved a
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Join USGBC-CA and Carpet Recovery to learn about the California Carpet Stewardship Program’s experiences with the challenges and opportunities of commercial carpet tile recyc
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Free Webinar: Lighting Controls Design and Documentation, November 5, 9-11:30am PT
This class walks you through the control design process and reviews the required documents needed for a successful lighting control project. Lighting designer Yukiko Yoshida and lighting controls spec
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Do you work in the rainscreen market? If so, or if you work in the building industry and the green building industry, you will definitely want to be aware of and perhaps join RAiNA, the Rain
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Online Course: Crushing the Code NYC: Commercial, January 22, 9am - 5pm EDT
Crushing the Code New York City: Commercial is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy
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Webinar Presented by Viridiant: Building Professional Training, January 12-13
Viridiant’s Building Professional Training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design and explores green building programs, including EarthCraft
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Congratulations to PCC Community Markets for opening the World's First Living Building Challenge Petal-Certified Grocery store in Ballard, Seattle. PCC Community Markets (PCC) is t
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Webinar: Closing the Environmental Literacy Gap, 4/27, 1:15 PM - 2:45 PM EDT
Experts from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) will join The Nature Generation, a nonprofit aiming to inspire the next generation of…
What is the "perfect wall"?
10 Years ago, Dr. Joseph Lstiburek, building science expert, published an article detailing the "Perfect Wall." The wall is an assembly tha
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2nd Annual Virginia Clean Energy Summit, Online, October 20-21
The Second Annual Virginia Clean Energy Summit will present the clean energy technologies, policies, and business practices that are transforming Virginia's energy landscape today.
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The 2020 Green California Schools and Community Colleges Summit unique virtual event on October 22.
As schools respond to new requirements to implement Environmental Principles and Concepts across
Energize Denver: Energy Star Benchmarking Jam on August 16 in Denver
This high-energy jam session will not only help you benchmark your building, but also help you develop strategies to improve building performance and decrease utility bills. Bring your laptop and e…
Composting Class in Austin TX, July 15
Composting is one of the easiest ways to green your lifestyle: recycle your kitchen scraps and yard trimmings, reduce your trash output and generate a free, rich soil conditioner. Compost will improve…
Delaware Center for Horticulture - Initiatives for a Greener Building, July 20, Wilmington
Join DVGBC in Delaware for an exciting tour and presentation of recent building renovations at The Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH). Attendees will learn about solar and energy efficiency improv…
Environmental Fellows Program, June 21st in Boston
The Environmental League of Massachusetts is once again offering its Environmental Fellows Training (EFP) for college students and high school seniors. This is an exciting leadership and career develo…
Orlando Smart Home Tech Talks, July 25
Come network and learn about SmartHome Tech, Trends, Audio Innovations and Modern Home Design. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
2017 Resilient Virginia Conference, August 2, Richmond
The Second Resilient Virginia Conference, being planned with the support of the Virginia Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security, will take place on August 1–2, 2017 in Richmond, Virginia. Thi…
Hull Wind Turbine Tour Cruise & Electric Vehicle Showcase May 20th 9:00am-12:30pm
Hull Wind Turbine Tour Cruise & Electric Vehicle Showcase May 20 | 9:00am-12:30pm Mass Bay Lines, Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 Back by popular demand, the Hull Turbine Tour Cruise sets sail on …
Webinar: The Power of LCA in the Built Environment – Major Findings and Opportunities from a Practitioner’s Perspective May 3 | Wednesday, 2–3pm ET / 11am PT Presented by Jeremie Hakian, SCS G…
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