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The American Bar Association has put together a multi-part free webinar series exploring historical patterns of racism in the context of redlining by exploring the intersections of the Black Live
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AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, June 4–7, Boston, Massachusetts
AIA25 is more than just a conference; it’s an invitation to inspiration. Anchored by four days of immersive learning, inspiring keynotes, architect-led tours, networking events, and the industry
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Free Webinar: Sustainable Transformations: Deep Energy Exterior Retrofits, May 1, 4pm ET
Working towards a low-carbon built environment demands that we address our existing structures.
There is an abundance of existing buildings – and particularly existing housing – that ar
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Green Building United 2025 Sustainability Symposium, May 21, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Celebrate 15 years of sustainable innovation at Green Building United’s Annual Sustainability Symposium! This full-day event brings together leaders and advocates to explore cutting-edge solutio
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Clear Drop - Plastic Recycling for Bags and Other Hard to Recycle Items
Pretty soon, there’s going to be an easy way to everyone to recycle or really “pre-recycle” those loose fluffy or crinkly plastic items you never really quite knew how to recyc
For the fifth anniversary of Urban Green Live, the program's very first guest is returning to present: Dr. Joe Allen, Director of Harvard’s Healthy Buildings Program and Associate Profe
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Webinar: Risk Reducing Strategies for Schools - Post COVID19, January 13, 1-2:30 PM EDT
These speakers are going to share “lessons learning” from how we are dealing with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in our academic institutions. The presentation will go over a short backgrou
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Webinar: Better Ventilation: Solutions for Multifamily Buildings, December 8, 9-10:30 am EST
Join the Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) on December 8th to celebrate the launch of our latest playbook: “Better Ventilation: Solutions for Multifamily Buildings” and a new case
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Free Green Building Webinar: Daylighting by Design, December 2, 12 pm EST
This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural- lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing
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Investing Your Firm in Social Justice Policies, Programs & Practices, November 18, 1pm EDT
Learn how to to help your firm/organization optimize policies and practices that improve social equity and enhance employee engagement.
About the Event:
Join the Chicago Living Future Colla
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AIA 2030 Recognizes ZeroEnergy Design's Achievements in Portfolio-wide EUI Achievement
Congratulations to Rate It Green Member Zero Energy Design! ZED was recently recognized by the American Association of Architects (AIA) for being one of only 27 US architectural firms where a 70
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How will delegates benefit:
- Listen to experts in Green Built Environment in India and abroad
- Learn the best practices of the Industry
- Virtual Networking opportunities
- Informative case stud
The Just Energy Summit, September 28 - October 2
Out of an abundance of caution and care for the needs and concerns of our community, the 2020 Just Energy Summit (JES2020) is now virtual, September 28-October 2, 2020*.
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Denver to require rooftop gardens to reduce heat island effect
Denver’s status as one of the nation’s most intense urban heat islands has spurred a group of activists to propose a “green roofs” ballot initiative — a measure that could animate environmen…
Webinar: Smart Energy Homes and Buildings 2020, August 27, 1 pm EDT
As the New England region moves towards modernizing our grids to meet the electric demands of the 21st century, it is critical that our homes and buildings also evolve and respond to the modern g
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Webinar: A Deep Dive into Air Permitting - Volatile Organic Compound Rules, August 19, 10 am EDT
Volatile Organic Compounds are regulated under Part 6 and Part 7 of the state air pollution control rules. Part 6 is applicable to “existing” sources and Part 7 is applicable to “new
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Energize Denver: Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Training, July 27
Denver's recently passed a new ordinance requiring that owners of commercial and multifamily buildings over 25,000 square feet to benchmark and report their energy performance using EPA's ENERGY STAR …
USGBC-LA's blog from Beatrice Ungard, titled "What is your City's or Neighborhood's Vocation?"
"The idea that a city or a neighborhood has a vocation may sound strange as the concept is usually applied to humans, not places. Yet, the notion of a place's vocation begins to make sense when you th…
June 22, R&T Forum and Public Exhibition, 3:30-5 pm, Syracuse
A yearlong study identified multiple opportunities to promote adoption of multi-modal, sustainable transportation alternatives in the City of Syracuse. The study evaluated the feasibility of developin…
USGBC NJ Central Branch Dinner Presentation, June 14, Hillsborough
Hear from industry experts what you need to know about: -CURRENT CODE: Gain perspective on current codes and recently adopted increased standards. -INCENTIVES: Are there incentives to build beyon…
Build Exchange Spring 2017: May 21-24
Build Exchange Spring 2017 May 21-24 Four Seasons Resort, 10600 E Crescent Moon Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Build Exchange brings purchasing executives from some of the most highly respected residen…
Arnold Arboretum Clean-Up Day: Love your Block
Arnold Arboretum Clean-Up Day: Love your Block May 13 | 10am-1pm Arnold Arboretum: Bussey Brook Meadow 395 South Street, Boston MA 02130 Join EPMA in supporting the City of Boston’s Love Your B…
Free Event: 10th Annual Boston GreenFest, 8/11 - 8/13, Boston, MA
10th Annual Boston GreenFest! Boston GreenFest is a grassroots effort organized by the Foundation for a Green Future, Inc. and its dedicated team of community volunteers. Our goal is to educate an…
Event: Rising Urbanists: Green Infrastructure for the 22nd Century Friday, April 14, 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Tickets: $10 Student, $25 Professional Location: Hunter College West Building 904 Lexing…
Sign On - USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice
USGBC Letter to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice Sign on to Support ENERGY STAR, WaterSense & Safer Choice through USGBC's letter: "On behalf of the businesses and organizations wor…
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