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9 Keys to Avoiding Sick Building Syndrome (Study)

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Researchers from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health have compiled a guide for improved health in commercial buildings; they seek to address the causes of “Sick Building Syndrome&r

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 13023 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Building Lasting Change 2023, Canada Green Building Council, June 1-2, A Hybrid Event Online and in Vancouver, Canada

by Hani // Social media manager

Presented by Mitsubishi Electric Heating and Cooling

June 1-2 | JW Marriott Parq | Vancouver BC

Welcome to Canada Green Building Council's annual conference, Building Lasting Change.

From

0 replies | 1300 views | Posted on: 05/20/2023 | Last updated: 05/20/2023

2023 Sustainability Symposium, May 24, Philadelphia, 8am-5:30pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Green Building United is excited to announce the 13th Annual Sustainability Symposium taking place May 24th, 2023 at Drexel University. The Symposium is a full day of educational sessions covering cut

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: LEED,Green Communities,Sustainable Infrastructure,Passive House,Education

0 replies | 1699 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/05/2023

Solar 101: Overview of the Solar Landscape, May 16, 12:30-5 PM ET, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

This Solar 101 program is designed to help you get the most out of the upcoming RE+ Southeast conference. The industry experts for a half day workshop designed for those who are interested in a c

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 1283 views | Posted on: 04/17/2023 | Last updated: 04/17/2023

Hi-Velocity HVAC System for Modern Designed Homes

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

I worked with a high-velocity HVAC system attached to a ground source heat pump a decade ago.  We had to use this system because the architect did not leave us any room for ductwork, so the

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Ventilation,Heating,Cooling,Air Conditioning,comfort,Hi Velocity

0 replies | 4627 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 12/31/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, April 20, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha

0 replies | 858 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/14/2023

NECEC's Connecticut Clean Energy Day, March 9, 10:30am-4pm, Hartford, Connecticut

by Hani // Social media manager

NECEC on March 9th for NECEC’s Clean Energy Day at the State Capitol in Hartford, Connecticut. The event will bring together clean energy business leaders with legislators and policymakers to di

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 1426 views | Posted on: 02/24/2023 | Last updated: 02/26/2023

Free Green Building Tour - Boxprefab, February 22, Houston, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC Texas Gulf Coast Region and the City of Houston's Green Building Resource Center invite you the the first green building tour of 2023. Join other sustainability and green building profession

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1211 views | Posted on: 02/10/2023 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Online Workshop: Business Climate Challenge Energy Management Workshop, February 21, 1-3 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

The Mayor’s Business Climate Challenge (BCC) is an energy efficiency programme supporting businesses across London reduce their energy consumption by 10% to accelerate progress towards the city&

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 01/25/2023 | Last updated: 01/26/2023

Advancing Equity for People of Color: Local Solutions for Housing Stability, An Online Symposium, February 8, 12:30-3:30pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted low-income renters and renters of color over the past three years. In December 2020, 11 million households were significantly behind on their rent

0 replies | 1053 views | Posted on: 01/07/2023 | Last updated: 01/07/2023

BEEx Presentation: 80 Flatbush: Passive School, Active Towers, October 2, New York, New York

by AbbieKnight

Join the Building Energy Exchange for a presentation and discussion of the highly anticipated 80 Flatbush project in Brooklyn. Featuring 200 units of affordable housing, two schools, and two towers, o

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,building energy exchange

0 replies | 1276 views | Posted on: 09/24/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

USGBC Florida: Sustainable Hospitality Summit, September 20, Orlando

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Convening industry experts will focus on hospitality footprint: reducing carbon emissions and waste, curating wellness experiences, crafting healthy communities, and prioritizing human capital.

Thi

Filed under: Florida

Related to: Hotels

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Florida,USGBC Florida,Hotel,Green Hotels

0 replies | 1714 views | Posted on: 09/05/2019 | Last updated: 09/11/2019

High Performance Buildings Workshop Series with Peter Yost, - September 5, October 3rd, and November 13th - Newton, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Workshop 1: How (Older) Buildings Work
September 5th | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
High performance new building design, spec, and construction is a piece of cake compared to moving existing buildings into high

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1674 views | Posted on: 08/06/2019 | Last updated: 08/12/2019

Governor Cuomo announces Shared Renewables green energy program for NY

by Chelsea W. // Student

Last week Governor Cuomo announced a new energy program that gives more homeowners the ability to use renewable energy. This is a huge step in the right direction for NYers! After the disastrous effec…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy,New York,Government Policy

0 replies | 2214 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

Straw Bale Load Bearing Workshop, August 18-24, Temecula, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

This workshop will be held on a large 20 acre lot with mountains on both sides and lots of room for camping and relaxation.  The project is a LOAD BEARING 1,500 sq ft straw bale ho

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Green Homes

0 replies | 2018 views | Posted on: 07/09/2019 | Last updated: 07/09/2019

CALGreen and Energy Code Seminar, July 19, 10:00-4:00pm, Irvine, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

California Energy Code 2019: Challenges and Mandatory Changes

This three-hour session will bring you up to date on changes to the Energy Code (Title 24, Part 6) for residential and non-residen

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Solar,Energy Codes,Carbon Reduction,Green Building Standards

0 replies | 1962 views | Posted on: 06/19/2019 | Last updated: 06/19/2019

High-Performance Building Assemblies Course, July 18, Boston, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This course will cover:

  1. High Performance Building Assemblies – An introduction and an approach
  2. HPBA Control Layers – It’s in the details
  3. High Performance Glazing – Ma

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1678 views | Posted on: 06/09/2019 | Last updated: 06/09/2019

Webinar: The 21st Century Geopolitics of Energy Thursday, June 13, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Designed for mid-level professionals, the webinar previews a new one-day onsite class exploring the little understood but compelling world of Energy and Geopolitics. 

International energy mark

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy,energy markets,geopolitics

0 replies | 1804 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

Introducing the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB), March 15 8:30 -10:00 am, @USGBC MA, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Blueprint: Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB) March 15 8:30 -10:00 AM 50 Milk St 5th Floor, "Meridian" Room 02109 Boston, 02109-02109 Join the USGBC MA for a …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark - GRESB

0 replies | 1011 views | Posted on: 02/21/2016 | Last updated: 02/21/2016

Energy Sprout - A Big Idea Contest for Sustainable Energy - Entries due May 3, 2016

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

West Penn Power Sustainable Energy Fund and Sustainable Energy Fund present: Energy Sprout A statewide sustainable energy design competition. The competition focuses on two broad categories: …

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Pennsylvania,Energy Ideas Contest

0 replies | 1275 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

What's up with the Massachusetts Stretch Green Building Code? Meeting at the BBRS TOMORROW 1/12 at 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NOTICE OF MEETING In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. c. 30A § 20, notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Board of Building Regulations and Standards will be held on: January 12, 2016…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Building Codes,Stretch Code,Board of Building Regulations and Standards,Mass DOER,Mass EEA

0 replies | 1301 views | Posted on: 01/11/2016 | Last updated: 01/11/2016

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, Nov. 12 - Mass. Solar Policy Update

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, Nov. 12th Mass. Solar Policy Update First Parish in Cambridge Unitarian Universalist; 3 Church Street, Harvard Square Doors open at 7p.m. Pr…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: BASEA

0 replies | 1238 views | Posted on: 11/03/2015 | Last updated: 11/03/2015

15th Annual SyracuseCoE Symposium Clean Energy Frontiers: From Lab to Market

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

This event is being held on November 9 @ 4:00 pm - November 10 @ 5:30 pm at Crowne Plaza Hotel | 701 E. Genessee St., Syracuse, NY The number of new marketing opportunities in clean energy solution…

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 10/09/2015 | Last updated: 10/09/2015

Fort Collins Companies Spearhead Net Zero Water Management Tool

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Five Fort Collins companies led by sustainability engineering and planning firm Brendle Group have spearheaded the Net Zero Water (NZW) Initiative and have created the Net Zero Water (NZW) toolkit to …

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Water,Net Zero Water Management,Fort Collins

0 replies | 2386 views | Posted on: 09/16/2015 | Last updated: 09/16/2015

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado- 100%: A Clean Energy Vision for Colorado - September 1st, 6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

September Sustainability Series 100%: A Clean Energy Vision for Colorado 6 - 8 pm Free and open to the public We are seeing an impressive increase in the number of entire countries, as well, ad…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,Netzero

0 replies | 1415 views | Posted on: 08/28/2015 | Last updated: 08/28/2015

 

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