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Virtual Nooniversity: Midwest Green Roof Case Study - Enhancing Stormwater Management, September 7, 12 pm CT

by gracemorrison

After 15 years of custom growing midwest green roofs, we will focus this presentation on one green roof that holds a deeply personal place in the hearts of staff at Roof Top Sedums and has b

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 976 views | Posted on: 08/08/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Using EPA's National Stormwater Calculator, Free CE Webinar, April 26, 12pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

EPA’s National Stormwater Calculator (SWC) is a software application tool that estimates the annual amount of rainwater and frequency of runoff from a specific site using green infrastructure as

0 replies | 1017 views | Posted on: 04/01/2023 | Last updated: 04/02/2023

Free USGBC LA Webinar: LA Green Jobs – Virtual Career Fair, April 26, 2:30-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Green job seekers: Attend the LA Green Jobs: Virtual Career Fair brought to you by USGBC-LA. 

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for an opportunity to speak directly with

California Green Building

0 replies | 975 views | Posted on: 03/15/2023 | Last updated: 03/16/2023

USGBC National Capital Region (NCR), Emerging Professionals Career Spotlight, March 14, 5–6 pm, Washington, DC

by Hani // Social media manager

Interested in a career involving sustainability in the built environment? There is a wide variety of education and professional careers that can lead to a place in the green building industry, whether

0 replies | 683 views | Posted on: 02/27/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

USGBC Ohio Green Building Tour Series: Blue Ash Residence (in-person), February 24, 4:30-6:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This LEED Platinum Certified home is a gut-rehab on a 1/4 acre lot is walking distance to downtown Blue Ash. The tax-abated home is extremely energy efficient and features a 5-kW solar array, zoned HV…

0 replies | 572 views | Posted on: 02/15/2023 | Last updated: 02/15/2023

Urban Land Institute (ULI) India Summit 2023, February 15

by Hani // Social media manager

The Urban Land Institute provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. ULI is an independent global nonprofit supported by members r

0 replies | 1150 views | Posted on: 01/30/2023 | Last updated: 02/01/2023

Free Webinar: Enhancing Energy Equity In Green Building Practices, January 25, 12–1 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

The Energy Equity Project, housed at University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, was launched in May 2021 to support BIPOC, frontline, and low-income communities in securing maxi

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1080 views | Posted on: 01/10/2023 | Last updated: 01/10/2023

San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) Winter Soiree and Awards Ceremony, January 24, 4:30- 7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) for an evening of celebration, delicious food, local craft beer and wine, and networking! SDGBC is excited to be entering another year with this 

California Green Building

0 replies | 1060 views | Posted on: 12/21/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

Sustainable Demolition - Donating Furnishings and Building Materials (Reduce Waste AND Save on Taxes!)

by Rate It Green Team


As Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Inc. reminds us, part of green building is wasting less.  There are quite a few ways to reduce waste, but among the simpler methods are throwing fewer items into l

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Demolition,Reuse,Georgia,Sustainable Demolition,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 4057 views | Posted on: 12/02/2022 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Window Selection for New and Existing Homes, Free and Online Webinar, December 7, 12 - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On average windows makeup to 15-20% of the surface area of walls in new and existing homes. In California, windows can account for up to 45% of cooling loads. Selecting the right windows can substanti

California Green Building

0 replies | 1540 views | Posted on: 11/11/2022 | Last updated: 11/11/2022

Virtual Event with NAEM: Sustainability Trends & Emerging Issues, December 1, 11 am ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join sustainability peers to learn and discuss the trends and emerging corporate sustainability issues on the horizon. This one-day intensive will cover net positive business models, the “Just t

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Business Development,Economy,Leadership,Green Building Trends,Low Carbon

0 replies | 1751 views | Posted on: 10/25/2022 | Last updated: 10/26/2022

Trends in Housing Conference, November 10, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin

by samanthaklein // Intern

Trends in Housing Conference is packed with speakers who will discuss important trends and outlooks as it pertains to the housing industry. It will cover areas like Changing Preferences for Building P

Filed under: Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Housing,Smart Buildings,Construction,Technology

0 replies | 1601 views | Posted on: 10/04/2022 | Last updated: 10/07/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Daylighting Success Strategies with Sun Control Louvers, September 27, 12 - 1 pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Access to daylight has been shown to increase productivity in the workplace, improve students’ performance, and even increase sales in retail environments. A well-designed daylit building also u

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 09/12/2022 | Last updated: 09/14/2022

2018 Conservative Clean Energy Summit, September 5, Washington DC

by YijunW

2018 Conservative Clean Energy Summit We are hosting our annual Conservative Clean Energy Summit September 5-7, 2018 in Washington, DC at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. We will once again have a…

Filed under: Washington, DC

0 replies | 1085 views | Posted on: 06/20/2018 | Last updated: 06/24/2018

Energy Efficiency Day 2022, October 5

by gracemorrison

Energy Efficiency Day (the first Wednesday in October – Oct. 5, 2022)  is a collaborative effort of dozens of energy efficiency advocacy groups around the United States.  The Energy Ef

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1607 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/31/2022

17th Annual New York State Green Building Conference, April 17, 2019 - April 18, 2019, Syracuse, NY

by Yishan

Experience the NYS Green Building Conference in a whole new way by staying at the historic Marriott Syracuse Downtown, formerly Hotel Syracuse, and enjoy this newly renovated hotel with convenient fea

Filed under: Trade Shows

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2614 views | Posted on: 11/10/2018 | Last updated: 11/10/2018

Cultivating Sustainable Startups, Dec 7, Boston

by Yishan

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Design Museum Mornings with David Silverman, registered architect and Principal of Silverman Trykowski Associates. The co-work sector is thriving right now. People working together

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1010 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/03/2018

WISE: Holiday Party 2018, 12/18/2018, 5:30 - 8:30pm, New York, NY

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

Please join WISE for the final event of the BE-Ex Women in Sustainability and Energy (WISE) 2018 series – a WISE holiday party to celebrate woman leadership in the sustainability and energy

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA,NRDC

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 10/24/2018 | Last updated: 11/05/2018

Technologies for a Sustainable Future, Oct 30, Los Angeles CA

by Aditya

Technologies for a Sustainable Future is hosted by UCLA Technology Development Group (TDG) and provides a unique opportunity for UCLA inventors, investors, and industry executives to establish new rel

Filed under: Cleantech

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Clean Technologies

0 replies | 1074 views | Posted on: 10/05/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

Designing Climate Resilience Forum, October 5, 2018, Boston, MA

by Aditya

In the first of two forums exploring resiliency and adaptation, the Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA) and the Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) are partnering to explore the importance of desi

Filed under: Resilience

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Urban Resilience,Urban Planning

0 replies | 1418 views | Posted on: 09/25/2018 | Last updated: 09/25/2018

3rd International Conference Green Cities – Green Logistics for Greener Cities, September 13-14, 2018, Szczecin, Poland

by Aditya

The conference will provide a platform for exchange of knowledge and experiences on the implementation of urban logistics solutions in the context of sustainable development, with particular emphasis …

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Sustainability,Green Cities,Low Carbon Development,Sustainable Development,Green Logistics,Public Private Partnership

0 replies | 923 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

CPES & NEWIEE’S Surf and Turf Wars, September 12, Hartford, CT

by Eileen Flynn // Student

This joint meeting between Connecticut Power & Energy Society (CPES) and NEWIEE will include Moderator Mary Louise "Weezie" Nuara (ISO New England) along with Panelists: Melanie Bachman (Connecticut S…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Solar Energy

0 replies | 984 views | Posted on: 08/13/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

Eco Neighborhoods: Milwaukee Wisconsin’s Sustainability Toolkit

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Milwaukee Wisconsin has brought teamwork to their sustainability campaign. Milwaukee’s Environmental Collaboration Office has developed an Eco-Neighborhoods Toolkit to help make the process of b

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Milwaukee,Eco-Neighborhoods,Eco Toolkit

0 replies | 2869 views | Posted on: 07/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/15/2023

Free Webinar: Two Amazing Authors and Thinkers in EE, by NAEE – July 24, 3 pm ET

by Eileen Flynn // Student

RIEEA is a proud co-host with NAAEE to offer you even more learning opportunities! Please join North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) on Tuesday, July 24, 3-4 pm ET, for ano…

Filed under: Webinars

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Free webinar,sustainabillty,NAAEE

0 replies | 1374 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

Green Buildings and Health: 40 Years of Evidence Summarized by the Team at Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health

by YijunW

You are in the middle of a global green movement. Have you ever asked yourself why is green building necessary? Maybe you have heard of one expert says one good aspect of green building and the other

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 4255 views | Posted on: 07/08/2018 | Last updated: 02/16/2023

 

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