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Tour of the St. Gobain HQ (LEED Platinum), June 14, Malvern, Pennsylvania
Complete with CEUs on the bus ride there (Ride the bus with us, or drive yourself)
Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed’s LEED Platinum Headquarters is a sustainable workplace that maximizes the comf
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Free Webinar: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in Climate Planning, February 28, 11am-12pm EST
Climate change disproportionately impacts certain communities, which is why diversity, equity, and inclusion are crucial to consider when creating a climate action plan. Learn how Better Buildings par
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Build a Better House Training: Building Shell Course, February 3, Auburn, ME, 7:30am-5:30pm ET
During the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council, participants will learn how to optimize energy efficiency measures as well as minimize the risk of moisture and indoor air quality problems in new and exis
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Phius Alliance Webinar: Window Comfort & Condensation Risk Calculator, January 17, 5 - 6 pm CT
The window comfort and condensation risk criterion applies to all projects, regardless of size. Use the Phius calculator to determine the requirements to ensure comfort and minimize condensa
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The New York City Department of Buildings recently created the Bureau of Sustainability, led by newly appointed Deputy Commissioner for Sustainability Laura Popa, a former member o
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Women+ in Green Happy Hour, December 10, Pittsburgh, PA
Green Building Alliance is continuing to foster Pittsburgh’s network of Women+ in Green, celebrating the work of women and non-binary individuals in sustainability and providing a supportiv
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VERGE 19 -Carbon, Circular, Energy, Transportation, October 22-24, Oakland, CA
Fast-changing technologies and growing global risks are forcing companies and cities to become more adaptive, and business models to evolve and diversify. It’s a challenging time,
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Funding Opportunities: InnovateMass and Seed Investments Program!
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s InnovateMass Program is now accepting applications for the Winter 2019 round of the p
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Living Building Challenge 4.0 Workshop, September 20, Boston, Massachusetts
The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, and certification program that addresses development at all scales. LBC 4.0 is a holistic approach to high-performance building that aims
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Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes, September 9, Palo Alto, CA
S2A Modular is conducting a free seminar on Monday September 9th at Hilton Garden Inn Palo Alto to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart home technology
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LEED® and USGBC Recognize Global GreenTag Product Health Declaration™ (the GreenTag PhD™)
The presence of Global GreenTag LLC, Americas in the US market is set to be enhanced further. The certifier’s Global GreenTag PhD, Materials Transparency Certification Program (reviewed and asse
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2019 Workshop: Better Buildings, Stronger Communities, June 26, Austin, TX
The event, hosted by U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and USGBC Texas, will convene local city officials and staff, along with community stakeholders, to inspire, shape, and plan next steps in sust
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Hempitecture: Hemp Building Workshop, Mackay, IN, July 5-7
Join Hempitecture and French hempcrete expert Damien Baumer for a hands-on hemp building intensive workshop. This workshop is geared towards all skill levels.
For the first time in the United State
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Building Operator Certification (BOC) from CUNY Building Performance Lab
The CUNY Building Performance Lab will be holding a webinar information session for the Building Operator Certification (BOC) on Thursday, July 9th from 2-3pm. This event is for those who are interes…
The World’s First LEED Zero Building
The USGBC has now certified the first LEED Zero building for net-zero energy to the engineering and green building Consulting firm Petinelli for its Curitiba headquarter in Brazil.
The LEED Zero pr
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Merging Building Science with Health Science: The Impact of Buildings on Health, Comfort and Productivity March 10, 12:30–1:30 pm Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, FXB G-12 Join …
Net Zero Building Tour: Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife February 23rd, 2016 1:30 - 3:30 PM Wouldn't you love to tour a LEED Platinum Zero Net Energy Building? USGBC MA presents a seminar to le…
Boston’s Changing Neighborhoods How You Can Impact Your Community’s Future - February 4, 6-8 pm
Thursday, February 4, 2016 | 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. The Bolling Building in Dudley Square, just steps from the Silver Line 2300 Washington Street, Roxbury, MA 02119 Boston is experiencing unprecedent…
The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories’ I2SL Industry Mixer, 1/12 5:30 pm
The International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories’ I2SL Industry Mixer January 12, 5:30 - 7:30 PM The International Institute for sustainable laboratories welcomes you to a fun night o…
Dear World Leaders: Sign an Open Letter from the Climate Reality Project
Sign an Open Letter from the Climate Reality Project Man-made climate change is a reality. Unless we act now, temperatures will rise beyond our control. -WE NEED TO ACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE -SCIE…
Green Building Tour: The East Village at Northeastern University, November 4th - 6pm
Green Building Tour: The East Village at Northeastern University Join the USGBC MA Chapter for a tour at a soon-to-be LEED silver certified building at Northeastern University! The newest resid…
Celebrate 25 years with Mass Recycle - October 14th, 6-9 pm
Mass Recycle - 25th Anniversary Celebration October 14th, 6PM to 9PM Rialto Restaurant (in the Charles Hotel) 1 Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA Join MassRecycle at the Rialto in Harvard Square to …
Massachusetts Green Careers Conference, October 1st, Marlborough
The 7th Massachusetts Green Career Conference Marlborough Holiday Inn 265 Lakeside Avenue, Marlborough, MA, 01752 — at the intersection of I495 and Route 20. The Massachusetts Green Career Con…
350 Org Petition World Governments: Keep Fossil Fuels in the Ground
350 Org Petition: Keep Fossil Fuels in the Ground! 2015 is on track to be the hottest year in recorded history, and this December world governments will meet in Paris for the biggest climate talks …
Petition: Ask Governor Christie to hold Exxon fully accountable for oil spills, clean ups
Stand with Environment America and Environment New Jersey behind this petition: "New Jersey has been fighting Exxon in the courts for decades over the damages it’s done to natural resources, bu…
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