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Webinar: GreenBuilt Home Series: Passive House Showcase (Day 3), July 22, 4:30 EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The third program in the series, on Wednesday, July 22, will feature three Passive House projects (new and renovated) located in Chicago and Downers Grove, IL. Each home is pu

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 1604 views | Posted on: 07/01/2020 | Last updated: 07/01/2020

GPRO Construction Management, Online Training with Urban Green Council, October 22 & 24

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

GPRO Construction Management provides practitioners with sustainability best practices and actionable strategies for every phase of construction, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. Tau

Filed under: Professional Accreditations - Individual

Related to: Education

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA credits,GBCI,CEUs,PDH

0 replies | 2244 views | Posted on: 07/19/2024 | Last updated: 10/16/2024

Free Webinar: Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) for Businesses, July 16, 9-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ESG has quickly become a hot topic in the market, but what does it mean to your business? Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) reporting is a framework that can help your company become a lead

California Green Building

0 replies | 2647 views | Posted on: 06/22/2024 | Last updated: 06/22/2024

Building Electrification Fundamentals Part 2 of a 4 Part Series: - "Overview of BE," Free & Online, July 18, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Have Energy Efficiency (EE), Building Electrification (BE), Transportation Electrification (TE), and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) got you feeling like you’re in over your head? If so, we

California Green Building

0 replies | 1461 views | Posted on: 06/06/2024 | Last updated: 06/17/2024

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: Systems, Install Strategies, Duct Design, May 30, 9 am-1 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed air quality system is a must. In this class we will look at performanc

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 889 views | Posted on: 05/20/2024 | Last updated: 05/21/2024

Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) - 22nd Annual Conference, May 7-8. Indianapolis, Indiana

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The theme of the Conference, “Carpet Recycling: Chasing the Checkered Flag” highlights the recent developments in carpet recycling technology and opportunities that are moving carpet out o

Keywords: Recycling,Carpets,Carpeting,Carpet Recycling

0 replies | 1009 views | Posted on: 04/15/2024 | Last updated: 04/15/2024

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps W Abode Energy Management, April 18, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Considering upgrading your heating system? We're here to answer any questions you might have about heat pumps: a super-efficient heating and cooling option. There are BIG rebates & incentives

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 729 views | Posted on: 03/29/2024 | Last updated: 03/29/2024

Annual International Passive House Conference, April 5 - 6, Inns­bruck, Aus­tria

by Hani // Social media manager

Look for­ward to the 27th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce which will take place on 5th and 6th April 2024 on the cam­pus “Tech­nik&rdqu

0 replies | 862 views | Posted on: 03/13/2024 | Last updated: 03/13/2024

Free Webinar: Extending Your Roofs Lifecycle: How to Get the Most Out of Your Roof, March 12, 1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Buildings today incorporate lighter-weight structural materials than those built years ago. Contemporary roofing systems should, therefore, have the ability to withstand the increased substrate moveme

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 565 views | Posted on: 02/22/2024 | Last updated: 02/23/2024

Local Law 97, NYC's Climate Mobilization Act, What You Need to Know, September 10, 10 am, Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Based on significant market demand, Urban Green created an informative and engaging webinar about New York City’s Local Law 97, the building emissions law and key component of the Climate M

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,NYC,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 1678 views | Posted on: 08/28/2020 | Last updated: 08/28/2020

Webinar: Cradle to Cradle, Manufacturing and the Recyclability of Plastics, September 1, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will begin with a general overview of recycling, zero waste and how plastics fits into this.

We will define: Single Use vs Durable plastics; Cradle to Cradle principles and Zero Waste.

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Keywords: Recycling,Plastic Waste

0 replies | 1615 views | Posted on: 08/16/2020 | Last updated: 08/16/2020

Webinar: Indoor Air Quality in the COVID Era: Commissioning & Construction Considerations, October 8, 2 pm EDT

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

In response to COVID‐19, building owners, managers and tenants are rapidly planning how to adapt their current buildings to safeguard against future disruptions to occupancy. A critical part of the

Filed under: Indoor Air Quality

Keywords: Building Commissioning,HVAC,Indoor Air Quality,HVAC Technology,IAQ,Covid-19,commissioning,airflow,covid

0 replies | 1988 views | Posted on: 07/30/2020 | Last updated: 07/30/2020

Global GreenTag's Product Health Declaration™ (the Global GreenTag PHD™) Formally Recognized by LEED® Versions 4.0 and 4.1

by Rate It Green Team

Global GreenTag International, the green product certification scheme from ‘Downunder,’ has just increased it benefits to building industries globally, receiving news that leading bui

Filed under: Global GreenTag

Keywords: Healthy Building,LEED,Well Building Standard,Global GreenTag,Product Health Declaration

0 replies | 2839 views | Posted on: 07/16/2020 | Last updated: 07/16/2020

Conservation Law Foundation Teleconference: The Plan For The First 100 Days of Trump, Wednesday 1/18

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) Teleconference: The Plan For The First 100 Days of Trump Date: Wednesday, January 18 Time: 10 - 11AM EST Join CLF during their teleconference to learn more …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Climate Change,New England,Environmental Policy,Conservation Law Foundation

0 replies | 1516 views | Posted on: 01/11/2017 | Last updated: 01/11/2017

What green cleaning products do you use in your house?

by SawHorse, Inc.

The CDC came out with a report for 2020 Q1 showing that poison control calls were uo by 20% for cleaners and dissinfectants.  We all know that bleach can kill about anything including us.  W

Filed under: Green Janitorial

Related to: Products

Keywords: Green Cleaning

0 replies | 1241 views | Posted on: 06/17/2020 | Last updated: 02/04/2023

FREE Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, June 22, 12pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives. Presenters&nb

Filed under: Architects

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors ,Development

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,Construction

0 replies | 1379 views | Posted on: 06/02/2020 | Last updated: 06/04/2020

Webinar: Greenbuild Series Session 3: The Financial Case for Healthy, High Performance Buildings, June 3, 1 PM ET

by Richard Minasian // Student

Experts share a global view of and actionable insights for the next wave of sustainability: a macro-look at the state of wellness in the built environment, new quantitative research on the business ca

Filed under: Webinars

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Healthy Building,High Performance Building,Innovative Next-gen building,Financial Returns

0 replies | 2286 views | Posted on: 05/23/2020 | Last updated: 05/30/2020

USGBC MA Green Building Tour - The Eddy - April 26, 5:30-8pm, Boston (Now - Free to attend!)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Tour - The Eddy - Wednesday, April 26, 5:30-8pm, Boston What makes a building tick? How much goes into designing a high-end, sustainable apartment complex? The Eddy in Boston i…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1366 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/25/2017

Industrial LED projects: What You Need to Know Now, April 19, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, Wasau

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Keeping up with LED technologies and trends? Through a combination of lecture and examination of real-world case studies; we’ll explore what every facility and sustainability manager needs to know w…

Filed under: LED Lighting

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: LED

0 replies | 1886 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/19/2017

Webinar: Dedicated Outside Air Systems 3/28 11am ET

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Webinar: Dedicated Outside Air Systems, The Comfortable and Efficient Future of Ventilation 3/28 11am ET Duration: 30 mins Recent developments in Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS) technology mea…

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Air Quality,Ventilation Systems

0 replies | 1612 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

Introducing Berkeley Green Group, Rochester, NY

by Ronjf1 // Energy Solutions provider and consultant

Introducing Berkeley Green Group Over 30 years ago, Todd Kiley from Rochester, NY achieved his mechanical engineering degree. That background allowed him to travel the world providing advanced indu…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: HVAC,Emerging Technologies

0 replies | 2641 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/14/2017

Timberland walks the extra mile to end plastic waste

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Footwear manufacturer Timberland is walking a mile in the shoes of people whose lives are affected by trash pollution — at least, the "first mile" — through its partnership with B Corporation, Thr…

Filed under: Industry Organizations and Associations

Keywords: Recycling,Waste Reduction,Timberland,Sourcing

0 replies | 8230 views | Posted on: 03/02/2017 | Last updated: 03/02/2017

Webinar: Seeing the Better City, March 2, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Webinar: Seeing the Better City Thursday, March 2, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm EST Personal observation remains as important as ever to understand and improve cities today. While big data, digital mapping…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Urban Planning,Urban Environments

0 replies | 2748 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

MassRecycle 2017 R3 Conference: March 27, 2017

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

MassRecycle 2017 R3 Conference: Monday, March 27, 2017 (All day event) Location: Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701 Attend the MassRecycle R3 …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Recycling,MassRecycle,Waste Reduction

0 replies | 1202 views | Posted on: 02/08/2017 | Last updated: 02/08/2017

America's First Offshore Wind Farm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

America's first offshore wind farm began generating energy off the coast of Rhode Island last month. This wind farm is called the Block Island wind farm, and was created by the Deepwater Wind company.…

 

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