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Online: WNC sustainABLE: On Schools, August 17, 12-1 PM CDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability to change future

Filed under: Green Schools

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Health,Resilience,Green Schools,Equity

0 replies | 1749 views | Posted on: 07/28/2021 | Last updated: 07/28/2021

BOMA International Conference, June 27 - 30, Long Beach, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The BOMA International Conference & Expo is a premier annual event for commercial real estate professionals, focusing on industry education, networking, and technology. The event gathers prop

California Green Building

0 replies | 350 views | Posted on: 05/05/2026 | Last updated: 05/06/2026

Regulatory Resiliency: A Framework for Maintaining Operations & Compliance, Online, May 12, 2 - 3 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Organizations face increasing uncertainty as rules and requirements evolve at an unprecedented pace. This webinar will explore the concept of “de-regulation” and its implications for compl

0 replies | 586 views | Posted on: 03/20/2026 | Last updated: 03/28/2026

RE+ Southeast 2026, March 31 - April 1, Atlanta, Georgia

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join SACE at SE+ Southeast, hosted on March 31 to April 1, 2026 at the Georgia World Conference Center in Atlanta, Georgia!

Featuring two days of exhibition, a robust education schedule, and networ

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

0 replies | 599 views | Posted on: 03/05/2026 | Last updated: 03/05/2026

Free Webinar: Deeper, Healthier Electrification - Passive House Retrofits, March 19, 12 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Electrifying existing buildings is a crucial step toward reducing reliance on fossil fuels, but it introduces certain challenges. These include the risk of diminished resilience in the built environme

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 576 views | Posted on: 02/06/2026 | Last updated: 02/06/2026

EBC 20th Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Management Summit, February 27, Natick, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Now in its 20th year, the EBC Annual Construction and Demolition Materials Management Summit remains the premier forum for exploring the evolving landscape of construction and demolition materials man

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 397 views | Posted on: 01/21/2026 | Last updated: 01/23/2026

Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code in Practice - Single Family Residential, February 4, 9:30 - 11 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Sorting through tables and reading the fine print in the energy code may get you the specific language of the code, but what does that really mean in practice? In this series, we’ll walk through

California Green Building

0 replies | 648 views | Posted on: 12/30/2025 | Last updated: 12/30/2025

Creative "Make Up Air" Solution for Range Hoods by LG Squared

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

One of the main issues with proper ventilation in high-performance homes is that what goes out must be replaced by what comes in.  When you are venting 300-1000 CFM of exhaust in your kitchen, yo

Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: HVAC,Health,IAQ,Ventilation,Kitchens,Cooking,Exhaust fans,Hoods,Make Up Air,Exhaust

0 replies | 1290 views | Posted on: 12/10/2025 | Last updated: 12/13/2025

Introduction to the Common Materials Framework Implementation Toolkit, a Free Webinar, November 19, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On November 4 at the Greenbuild conference and expo in Los Angeles, Mindful Materials and the organization's members and partners launched the Common Materials Framework Implementation T

0 replies | 667 views | Posted on: 11/13/2025 | Last updated: 11/13/2025

2025 Passive House Symposium, December 9, Boston, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Passive House buildings can deliver superior comfort, health, resilience, efficiency, and durability for minimal additional cost, especially when it comes to new multi-family buildings. And

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 604 views | Posted on: 10/20/2025 | Last updated: 10/20/2025

Smart City Expo Miami, a Hybrid Event in Miami and Online, December 8 - 10

by Smart Cities Americas

SMART CITY EXPO MIAMI celebrates its second annual edition in a hybrid format both live streaming and in-person at the landmark James L. Knight Center in Downtown Miami. Smart City Expo Miam

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Smart Cities,Miami

0 replies | 3605 views | Posted on: 10/12/2021 | Last updated: 10/12/2021

Setting the Stage for Success: An Outlook on Energy Efficiency Legislation that Could Transform the Building Performance Industry, 9/16 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, September 16 at 12 p.m. ET, join BPA’s Vice President of Government Affairs, Policy, and Programs, Kara Saul Rinaldi, at this free webinar designed to explore the current state of

Filed under: Government Policies

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,building performance,Building Performance Association (BPA)

0 replies | 1618 views | Posted on: 09/15/2021 | Last updated: 09/15/2021

Workshop: Contracts, Climate, & Compliance, September 14, 8:30-10 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join Building Energy Exchange, AIA New York, and ASHRAE New York for a BE-Ex Architect Advisory Council (AAC) workshop focusing on the legal risk and responsibility of high performance design and cons

Filed under: Environment

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Design,Construction,High Performance,Climate,built environment,Contracts

0 replies | 1731 views | Posted on: 08/25/2021 | Last updated: 08/25/2021

Bridge to 2030: Grid to Green Energy Purchasing, Pittsburgh, November 29

by Oyin

The Bridge to 2030 educational series invites the entire Pittsburgh built environment community to go deep on topics integral to the Pittsburgh 2030 District – energy, water, transportation, indoor …

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1026 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 10/08/2017

Free Webinar: Heat Pump Palooza: A Deep Dive into Technologies & Applications, July 15, 3 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the Illinois Green Alliance for a stimulating discussion on heat pumps.  There are several types of heat pumps currently on the market and it is important to know how they are both

Filed under: Heating, Venting and Air-Conditioning (HVAC)

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Technology,Illinois,Heat Pump

0 replies | 1905 views | Posted on: 07/01/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

Online: Green Building Certifications: WELL Building Standard, June 25, 10-10:30 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Green buildings are better for people, the environment, and the bottom line. They steward natural resources and lower our environmental impacts. Plus they are healthier places for building occupants,

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Design,Well Building Standard,Green Building Certifications,WELL

0 replies | 1341 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/14/2021

ILFI Affordable Housing Summit 2021, Online, June 17

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) invites you to  ILFI's annual Affordable Housing Summit on Thursday, June 17th! This year ILFI is focusing on the residents and what

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Equity,ILFI

0 replies | 1961 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021

Going Electric for Heating and Cooling, and Water Heating, in a Residential Retrofit - #1920sMakeoverATL (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for an exciting preview of the 1920sMakeoverATL deep energy retrofit project's heating and water heating systems.  

For the


Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heating and cooling systems,Healthy Homes,Hot Water Heating,Heating,Cooling,1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 7484 views | Posted on: 05/04/2021 | Last updated: 02/22/2024

Three Day Cordwood Masonry Course at Earthwood Building School, May 25 - 27, West Chazy, New York

by Oyin

Morning sessions include cordwood theory, slide presentations, explanatory tours, and discussion of the three styles of cordwood construction: built-up corners (stackwall), roundhouses, and cordwood a…

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1850 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/02/2018

Sustainable Water Management Conference, March 25-28, Seattle, Washington

by Oyin

As the authoritative resource on safe water, AWWA has collected 130 years-worth of industry knowledge and experience. Besides manuals, standards and other guidance material, AWWA provides solutions f…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1570 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Renewable Energy Buyers Summit, Jan 9 - 11, Scottsdale, AZ

by Oyin

Take Your Renewable Energy Sourcing Capabilities to the Next Level An Intimate Event Format Fostering an Engaging and Productive Experience The Renewable Energy Buyers Summit is a unique invitat…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1587 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS), Jan 9 -11, Orlando, FL

by Oyin

The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) is North America’s premier annual event dedicated to the kitchen and bath industry. KBIS is the voice of the kitchen and bath industry and has been for 50 yea…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1910 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

How to Network at Greenbuild and Build Your Career in Sustainability, Oct 26, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Greenbuild is fast approaching - and we want to get you ready for the many networking opportunities. Join us to further our student and emerging professional volunteer recruitment plan for the road to…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 692 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Solid Waste Master Plan Open House, November 08, Eden Prairie, Minnesota

by Oyin

Sustainable Eden Prairie is an ongoing effort focusing on education and implementation of sustainable practices to protect the environment and natural resources our community enjoys. Building upo…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 953 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Home Energy Labeling Information eXchange (HELIX) Virtual Summit, November 15, 1-4pm

by Chill28

Buying a home is the largest investment most of us make, but home buyers typically receive little or no information about how much energy they will need to power the homes they see listed for sale (or…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 2573 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

 

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