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Sprouting: Growing Green Schools II, June 18, 5-7 pm, Portland, Oregon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Portland Green Schools Committee for the second panel of our 2019 discussion series: GROWING A GREEN SCHOOL.

Green and high performance school buildings offer students and teachers he

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,The Portland Green Schools Committee

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 05/24/2019 | Last updated: 05/24/2019

Green Building United, Materials Summit, 12/5, Philadelphia, PA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Materials Summit: Finding connections in holistic sustainability through embodied carbon and human health​

Each year Green Building United hosts a day-long summit focused on health and welln

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1091 views | Posted on: 11/20/2019 | Last updated: 11/20/2019

Workshop: Talking to Home Buyers about Passive House,, Friday, November 15, Urban Green Council, NYC, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

There are enormous differences between selling a conventional house and selling a high performance one. Architects and builders need a different process. In this workshop, you will learn how to a

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 753 views | Posted on: 11/06/2019 | Last updated: 11/06/2019

Austin Build Expo, January 15-16, 2020, Austin, TX

by mkilmartin // Intern

Build Expo provides the building and construction industry an unrivaled environment to meet a lot of your buyers all in one place. By attending, you have the chance to meet with exhibitors and check o

Filed under: Information and Resources

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Construction,Texas Green Building,Texas Event

0 replies | 1825 views | Posted on: 10/22/2019 | Last updated: 10/22/2019

Austin Great American Tiny House Show, November 9-10, Austin, TX

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

Their convention center series is an educational based platform entering its fourth year in the spread of tiny house knowledge. On display will be Tiny Homes, Container Homes, Modular Homes

Filed under: Tiny Houses

Related to: Builders/Contractors ,Architects ,Information and Resources ,Trade Shows and Events

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses,Austin,Tiny Homes,Texas

0 replies | 1322 views | Posted on: 10/10/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

Introduction to the Living Building Challenge 4.0, October 16, West Hartford, CT

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

Event will hold an in-depth introduction to the philosophy and components of the Living Building Challenge and certification program of the International Living Future Institute. To be certified

Filed under: Education

Related to: Other,Consulting,Architects ,Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Living Building Challenge,USGBC,Connecticut,USGBC CT

0 replies | 1379 views | Posted on: 09/27/2019 | Last updated: 09/27/2019

Ecocity World Summit 2019, October 7-11, Vancouver, BC, Canada

by mkilmartin // Intern

Can cities be both ecologically healthy and socially just? There are no easy answers, not even in Vancouver, one of the world’s greenest cities. Yet multiple solutions are emerging with new lead

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Infrastructure,Sustainable Communities,Affordable Green Housing,Vancouver Canada

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 09/18/2019 | Last updated: 09/18/2019

Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive House Buildings & Design | September 5, Worcester, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive House Buildings & Design


Passive House is an building performance standard that delivers a high level of energy savings and carbon reduction

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House,Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1084 views | Posted on: 08/23/2019 | Last updated: 08/23/2019

Living Building Challenge (LBC) 4.0 Panel and Happy Hour, September 10, 1:00-7:30pm, Seattle, WA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The LBC 4.0
The Living Building Challenge (LBC) calls for the creation of building projects that operate as cleanly, beautifully, and efficiently as nature’s architecture. The LBC is the b

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building,Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1003 views | Posted on: 07/30/2019 | Last updated: 08/09/2019

Best of Greenbuild: The Building Envelope as a System - A Balanced Approach, August 21, Jacksonville, FL

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Join USGBC for their monthly Best of Greenbuild Webcast series. They will be rebroadcasting Greenbuild 2018 sessions throughout the year until Greenbuild 2019 takes place November

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 741 views | Posted on: 07/19/2019 | Last updated: 08/04/2019

Gulf Coast: LEED Platinum Evening 2019, July 24, 5:00-8:00pm, Houston, TX

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join USGBC Texas' Gulf Coast Region for a celebration of Houston’s latest LEED Platinum Projects!

Local Owners, Developers, and Architects will discuss their insights from pursuing t

Texas Green Building

Keywords: LEED Platinum,LEED Building Tour

0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 06/27/2019 | Last updated: 06/27/2019

PACDC 2019 Forward Equitable Development Conference, June 26-27, Philadelphia, PA

by AbbieKnight

Join 300 community developers, small business entrepreneurs, health practitioners, researchers, artists, educators, and activists committed to working toward a more equitable Philadelphia. Liz Og

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Community Development,Urban Environments

0 replies | 920 views | Posted on: 06/15/2019 | Last updated: 06/15/2019

Energy Efficiency Lunch & Learn: Green and Healthy Homes Project, June 19, 12:00-1:00 pm, Hartford, CT

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The Connecticut Green Bank and Operation Fuel are hosting a series of lunch & learns to promote energy efficiency resources available to low to moderate income households throughout our state.

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Green Homes,Healthy Homes

0 replies | 1155 views | Posted on: 06/06/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Biomimicry: Designs By Nature

by Chelsea W. // Student

Biomimicry means using nature to mimic things in our everyday life. By mimicking nature in how products and buildings are designed, we can make smarter, more cost effective decisions that we already k…

Filed under: Other Products

Related to: Safety,Related Industries - Services,Biomass,Exterior Improvements,Insulation,Other Green Building Discussions - Other

Keywords: Biomimicry

0 replies | 1376 views | Posted on: 08/19/2015 | Last updated: 08/19/2015

Mass Climate Action, Carbon Pricing Forum, June 16, 7-9 pm - Winchester, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mass Climate Action, Carbon Pricing Forum June 16, 2016 at 7pm - 9pm Winchester Unitarian Society 478 Main St Winchester, MA Do you want to know more about Carbon Pricing? JoinMass Climate Ac…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts Climate Action Network,Carbon Pricing

0 replies | 748 views | Posted on: 06/12/2016 | Last updated: 06/12/2016

Massachusetts Clean Energy Day at the State House, May 19, 12-5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Massachusetts Clean Energy Day Thursday, May 19, 2016 - 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon St Boston , MA 02133 Join Massachusetts clean energy business leaders to sh…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 948 views | Posted on: 05/03/2016 | Last updated: 05/03/2016

Housing Opportunity, 2016, Building for a Changing World, May 15- 17, Boston - ULI and Enterprise Community Partners

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Housing Opportunity 2016 - Building for a Changing World May 15-17, 2016 Boston Marriott Copley Place Boston, Massachusetts Join ULI and Enterprise Community Partners to gain the tools, knowle…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.,ULI

0 replies | 773 views | Posted on: 03/26/2016 | Last updated: 03/26/2016

CleanTech Open Northeast Boston Kickoff Party - March 24, 6:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CleanTech Open Northeast Boston Kickoff Party - March 24, 6:30 pm @Greentown Labs, Somerville Get ready for an awesome night of cleantech community networking leading up to the Cleantech Open 2016…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 743 views | Posted on: 03/02/2016 | Last updated: 03/02/2016

Green Building of the Week: Desert Rain, a Living Building Challenge home, in Bend, Oregon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Presenting: Desert Rain, a Living Building Challenge home, in Bend, Oregon • Main House + Two Detached Apartments and 3 Garages • Warm, Modern, Clean + Super Green • 100% net-zero energy â…

Filed under: Green Building of the Week

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,NewtZero,Net Zero Water

0 replies | 1197 views | Posted on: 01/28/2016 | Last updated: 01/28/2016

Massachusetts CAN Lead on Solar Energy - Learn about The Solutions Project

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Achieving a world without the use of fossil fuels is possible with existing technologies. Contrary to what some people believe we are not waiting on some incredible breakthrough in technology, we have…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Solar,The Solutions Project

0 replies | 1768 views | Posted on: 12/13/2015 | Last updated: 12/13/2015

USGBC NJ South Branch Presents GREENING GARDEN STATE SCHOOLS & COLLEGES: BUILDING & OPERATIONS

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

Come and join the USGBC NJ South Branch as they present Greening Garden State School and Colleges: Building and Operations. The event will take place on December 9, 2015 at the Waterfront Technology C…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other Green Building - Other,Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Safety

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Home,Greenbuild

0 replies | 1316 views | Posted on: 11/21/2015 | Last updated: 11/21/2015

Making the leap to LVLs

by NobleHome // Affordable, passive solar, easy to build kit houses

We have always been proud that we use solid lumber in our home kits. This isn't always easy in modern construction. Solid wood tends to bend, crack, or warp and it can contains knots where you don't w…

Filed under: Engineered Wood Framing Products

0 replies | 1012 views | Posted on: 10/27/2015 | Last updated: 10/27/2015

Passive House Massachusetts Symposium- Sat, October 17, 2015 9 AM to 5 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Massachusetts Symposium Sat, October 17, 2015 9 AM to 5 PM A Symposium connecting Architects, Builders, Engineers, Home/Building Owners, Policymakers, Real Estate Professionals, Stu…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 1559 views | Posted on: 10/03/2015 | Last updated: 10/13/2015

Boston Area Solar Energy Association: "Mass Power Forward": Thursday, Sept. 10th

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, Sept. 10th, Mass Power Forward is a multi-organization campaign to "advance Massachusetts toward a safer and healthier economy powered by loc…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Energy Association,Massachusetts Power Forward

0 replies | 1134 views | Posted on: 09/09/2015 | Last updated: 09/09/2015

 

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