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Join Leaders in Clean Energy and Sustainability for the 2020 Seventh Annual Four Generation of Leaders in Clean Energy and Sustainability Solutions AWARDS CELEBRATION. The &ldquo
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Webinar: New Paradigms in Housing, June 8, 8:30 am EDT
Community is more important now than ever, as is the demand for innovative strategies for affordability. New developments are taking into account not just where people want to live, but reimagining&nb
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A Conversation about Makita USA's Outdoor Electric Power System
Green builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. recently met with Ed Sidoruk of Makita USA, who shared some helpful information about Makita’s outdoor power equipment line, which is also the wo
In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha
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In this live workshop on Facebook, hosted by the GWA Group and Caroma, Global GreenTag’s Program Director and CEO David Baggs will be advising professionals to help manage product specifications
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Virtual Workshop: Radon-Resistant New Construction, April 13, 1 pm EDT
The purpose of this course is to educate building professionals about radon measurement, radon-resistant measures in a new single-family home construction, as well as radon-mitigation measures in exis
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FREE Webinar: Transforming Built Infrastructure to Support Net Zero, March 11, 9 am EST / 1pm BST
As part of the N8 Research Partnership’s ambitious Net Zero North agenda, we invite you to join experts from the N8 universities, House by Urban Splash, Northern Housing Consortium and
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Webinar: Passive House Design Build for Architecture Students, March 9, 6 pm EST
This webinar will examine these issues of curriculum, pedagogy and student expectations through the example of a student designed passive house in Brookings, South Dakota that is part of a larger
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Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, February 24, 12 pm EST
Vertical Operating Systems Learning Objectives:
- Compare and contrast various types of vertical operating systems as well as identify the advantages and disadvantages of each to re
Make it Rain: Grants for your Green Space, January 28, 5:30pm - 7:00pm EST
Hear from Citizens Committee for NYC and Partnerships for Parks, who provide grants of up to $3,000 for community green space projects.
Are you working to improve your local NYC park, community gar
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This EBC New Hampshire program will focus on how precipitation patterns are changing in New Hampshire, and what this means for everything that depends on water – which is essentially all human a
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Webinar: GreenBuilt Home Series: Wellness + High Performance (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)
Recorded Webinar: (On-Demand) GreenBuilt Home Series: Wellness + High Performance
Recorded: 7/29/2020, Available Until 12/31/20201
Cost: FREE access for Illinois Green Members an
Green Building Job Opportunity: HVAC Designer with Energy Vanguard
Energy Vanguard is looking for an experienced HVAC designer. If you have strong technical skills and are interested in working for a leader in the field of high performance residential buildings
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June 6 Webinar: Solutions for the Future: How Three Companies Pave the Way for Smart Communities
Join to learn more about three companies with a vision for the future of the smart city and a solution to get us closer. All three guest panelists will speak at Smart Cities Connect Conference and Exp…
The LEED for Homes Green Rater Training is designed to prepare qualified participants to provide verification services on LEED for Homes projects. The GreenHome Institute, formerly The Alliance for…
VivaGreenHomes.com invites professionals from the 3 hottest industries, Tech + Sustainability + Real Estate, to network, promote and have fun! ViewHouse Ballpark Location. Close to Union Station R…
Emerging Trends in the Built Environment, October 3, 4-7pm, Los Angeles
The Corporate Partners Program will kick off its 2017-2018 focus on sustainability in the built environment with an event at Gensler. Business leaders will discuss emerging trends, technologies and…
The Rooftop Hop - September 30, Tour 5 Green Spaces in the Chattanooga Area!
The 6th Annual Rooftop Hop is returning on Sept. 30th. Tour 5 Green Rooftops in one evening - Join green|spaces for this sell out event. Tickets include; Access to all 5 Rooftop Locations A…
This program will provide a comprehensive introduction to the process of Building Commissioning, and its value in both new and existing buildings for healthy indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and…
What is a Passive House - An Introduction
According to Wikipedia, the definition of a passive house is “is a rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, reducing its ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low en
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NOTE: This event is free for IREM and USGBC-NCR members Join the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), USGBC National Capital Region (USGBC-NCR), DC Sustainable Energy Utility (DCSEU) and th…
2017 Living Product Expo, September 12-14
The Living Product Expo brings together leading minds in the design, manufacturing and CSR communities to inspire a revolution in the way materials are designed, manufactured and delivered. This year …
Building Resilience Los Angeles Workshop, July 18
Building resilience means planning for change in ways that make you better off now. By leveraging and linking the work organizations are already doing on sustainability, risk management, emergency pre…
LA's Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance Free Workshop, July 14
USGBC-LA and LABBC are facilitating a series of monthly workshops to help building owners comply with the city's new Existing Building Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE) Ordinance. This ordinance requi…
New York Countdown to the EcoDistrict June 15th 5pm-8pm
Greentopia is partnering with Reconnect Rochester, The Community Design Center of Rochester, The People’s Climate Collation, Foodlink, and representatives from the City of Rochester and Monroe Count…
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