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Free Green Building Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, November 23, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and a well-kept ti

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Infrastructure,canopy systems,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1123 views | Posted on: 10/19/2022 | Last updated: 10/19/2022

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration, November 9, 9am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

More and more buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Ho

California Green Building

0 replies | 903 views | Posted on: 10/12/2023 | Last updated: 10/12/2023

Virtual Event: Landscapes of Change: Resilient & Functional Ecosystems, October 17, 12 pm CT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Illinois Green for a mid-day webinar to investigate resilient and functional landscapes through a variety of lenses: equity and partnerships; integrating into architecture; long-term maintenance;

Filed under: Webinars

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Construction,Resilience,ecosystem,built environment,Sustainable Landscapes,Stormwater Management

0 replies | 648 views | Posted on: 09/26/2023 | Last updated: 09/26/2023

USGBC Georgia Presents: Women in Green, October 5, 9 - 11 am, Decatur, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women in Green provides a space for leaders who are shifting the narrative on empowerment, access, and impact. Women in Green gathers female leaders for powerful discussions and networking that remind

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

0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 09/12/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

A Case Study: Exploring the Interrelationship between Building Enclosure Design, Decarbonization, & Resilience, Online, September 19, 5-6pm CT

by Hani // Social media manager

The Case Study reviews a hypothetical existing residential neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI (climate zone 5A). It examines how the enclosure performance level (existing, code-compliant, or Phius-complian

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 767 views | Posted on: 08/23/2023 | Last updated: 08/23/2023

Accelerating the Net-Zero Transition, a Free GreenBiz Event, Online, September 7

by Hani // Social media manager

GreenBiz Net Zero is an online, collaborative experience that equips you with cutting-edge strategies proven to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Mobilize your organization's net-zero

California Green Building

0 replies | 1154 views | Posted on: 08/04/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2023

Building Energy Exchange Owner-Operator Series – Lighting Upgrades, August 1, 8:30 am, University City, MO

by samanthaklein // Intern

Do you own or operate buildings? Would you like to implement more energy efficiency and high performance building strategies? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2023 Owne

Filed under: Events

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Lighting,Technology,Light Control System

0 replies | 1041 views | Posted on: 07/13/2023 | Last updated: 07/13/2023

Free Webinar: New Carbon Index & Other Exciting Growth in the Home Energy Rating Industry, July 26, 12-1 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Exciting growth has been happening in the home energy rating industry over the past several years. Resnet has seen a 129 percent increase in Hers Ratings submitted to its National Buildings Registry s

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 821 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

2023 Water Conservation Showcase: Hands-on Drip Irrigation Workshop, June 27, Walnut Creek, California

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this workshop, participants will convert sprinkler zones to the most efficient irrigation available - drip. Sprinkler to drip conversions are commonly performed by landscape professionals in t

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Farming,Nature Conservation,Sustainable Agriculture,Landscape

0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 06/07/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Building Science Fundamentals with Building Science Corporation, 4 Live Virtual Sessions, June 13, 15, 20 & 22

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Science Fundamentals is a live virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registra

0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 05/23/2023 | Last updated: 05/23/2023

6th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering

by Amelie Alice // 4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering

The 6th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (MATERIALS 2024) is a premier event for researchers, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and academicians in

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 947 views | Posted on: 05/04/2023 | Last updated: 05/04/2023

Air Tight Open House / EarthCraft Council Event, May 18, 11:30 am - 1 pm, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Come learn about the #1920sMakeoverATL Deep Energy Retorfit, the first passive house renovation in Georgia, at this open house for green builders ans builders! Key vendors will be on ha

ACEEE Energy Efficiency Policy Forum, December 8, Washington, DC

by Luqman // Marketer

The 2022 Energy Efficiency Policy Forum will bring together stakeholders from the federal government, states, industry, and the advocacy community to talk about how all of this landmark legislation an

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1890 views | Posted on: 11/07/2022 | Last updated: 11/07/2022

Jon Stewart on Global Warming non-believers

by Steven_Spicer

http://grist.org/climate-energy/to-watch-jon-stewart-burn-house-climate-deniers-is-to-fall-in-love-all-over-again/ follow the link to see a clip from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Great piece o…

Filed under: Climate Change

Related to: Environment News

0 replies | 946 views | Posted on: 11/10/2014 | Last updated: 11/10/2014

FREE WEBINAR: Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

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 implement

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: architectural canopies,light,shading

0 replies | 2680 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

Passive House Funding & Training in 2019: Discussion and Planning Session, December 11th, Boston

by Aditya

Passive House Funding & Training in 2019: Discussion and Planning Session
Tuesday, December 11th, 2018
5:30 to 8:00 PM | BSA Space | Boston
Funding for Passive House is becoming available from


Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

Klimahouse - The Right Choice for a Better Future, January 23 - 26, Bolzano, Italy

by Yishan

Klimahouse takes place in Bolzano, a town in the heart of South Tyrol and Middle Europe. The strategic location of the trade show provides the perfect meeting point for Italian companies and thos

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

0 replies | 897 views | Posted on: 11/18/2018 | Last updated: 12/22/2018

Passive House PHPP v9.7 (IP) CLASS, November 27, November 28 & December 1, New York, NY

by Yishan

SCHEDULE:
The 3-day training will take place on November 27, November 28 & December 1

PHPP v9.7 (IP) CLASS

The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) is an easy to use, excel based energy mo


Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 956 views | Posted on: 11/09/2018 | Last updated: 11/11/2018

Rocky Mountain Green, April 10 - April 12, 2019, Denver, CO,

by Aditya

Rocky Mountain Green (RMG) is the flagship green building event in the Rocky Mountain region, uniting hundreds of industry leaders, experts and professionals dedicated to sustainable building. Seventy

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability

0 replies | 2105 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/03/2018

Designing with Light Efficiently, Tuesday, October 30th, 9-10:30 am, Building Energy Exchange, NYC

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Building Energy Exchange for Designing with Light (Efficiently), a discussion on the incorporation of efficient industrial lighting design into architecture.

The event will begin with a pr

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Lighting

0 replies | 983 views | Posted on: 10/22/2018 | Last updated: 10/22/2018

13th Annual Mid-Atlantic Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference, Nov 14, Edison, NJ

by Aditya

ProExpos Group is proud to present the 13th annual Mid-Atlantic Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference. The event will feature over 200 exhibitors displaying products and ser

Filed under: Environment

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,LEED,Sustainability

0 replies | 1561 views | Posted on: 09/28/2018 | Last updated: 09/28/2018

Westside Century City Tour, USGBC-LA Chapter - LA Westside Branch: October 2, 6-8 pm

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

Westfield Century City Green Building Tour Please join the USGBC-LA Westside Branch for a walking tour of the newly redeveloped Westfield Century City lifestyle center, one of URW's flagship proper…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Sustainability,USGBC LA

0 replies | 1058 views | Posted on: 09/17/2018 | Last updated: 09/21/2018

Arkansas Recycling Coalition's 28th Annual Conference and Trade Show, October 8-10, 2018, Eureka Springs, Arkansas

by Aditya

Pathways to Sustainability, ARC's 2018 Annual Conference theme, takes place at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Hotel & Convention Center, Eureka Springs, AR, on October 8-10, 2018. We have had some…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Recycling,Waste Management,Solid Waste

0 replies | 1533 views | Posted on: 08/21/2018 | Last updated: 08/21/2018

Sustainable Job Posting: Associate Sales Ops Analyst at Sunrun in CA

by AbbieKnight

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION "Sunrun is the nation's #1 home solar company. We believe that everyone should control their own power. We believe that instead of paying more and more each year for dirty …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1264 views | Posted on: 08/09/2018 | Last updated: 08/10/2018

Environmental Building Strategies - 4 Positions - (San Francisco)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Do you want to grow your green building career in San Francisco with a company that pushes the limits of green building innovation? Environmental Building Strategies (EBS) works with some of the world…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Systems Engineer,Mechanical Engineer,Building Commissioning

0 replies | 1331 views | Posted on: 02/02/2015 | Last updated: 02/02/2015

 

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