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Passive House & Embodied Carbon - What You Need to Know, Online, November 18, 12 - 1:30 pm
Passive House is a leading energy standard, focusing on design & construction strategies to drastically reduce the operational energy use of buildings. Beyond this operational energy, though, anot
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Free Webinar: Inclusion by Design: The WELL Equity Rating, February 23, 1-2 pm ET
As we enter the next era of work, there is a critical lens on how office spaces will be designed to recruit people back and make people stay. In the past, offices were often designed for work, but not
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This webinar provides an update on the AIM Act, HFC Phasedown schedule, and the impact our society faces with cooling. With the 40% virgin HFC reduction underway, the impacts can be felt across all se
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Embodied Carbon in Concrete and Wood, Online Course, February 8, 3-5 pm
This course looks at the carbon and environmental impacts of concrete and wood building materials, how they have improved over the years, and where they still fall short. Built Environment Plus
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As The Green Home Guide marks the one-year milestone on a journey towards a more sustainable future, it's paramount to reflect on the choices shaping our daily lives, especially within t
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Find and Select Better Materials for LEED Projects with Ecomedes, Inc., December 14, 2 pm EST
Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for a LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one cl
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This presentation will cover a detailed explanation of the challenges and solutions facing through-wall flashings and transition membranes, provide a thorough description of the characteristics of sev
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USGBC Detroit Region, Women in Green Breakfast, November 6, 7:30-9:15 am Detroit, Michigan
On November 6th, 2023, the USGBC Detroit Region will host a Women in Green Breakfast prior to the Sustainable Detroit Forum and we want you there. This signature breakfast celebrates women i
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Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) can be used to supplement or replace traditional gray stormwater infrastructure for managing the impacts of rain in urban areas. GSI reduces pollution a
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New York Build Expo 2022, March 2 - 3
New York Build covers major construction opportunities in residential, commercial and infrastructure across New York and the Tri-state region.
The show features: 300+
Online Course: LEED Exam Prep-Take-Teach for Teachers, March 15, 7 pm EST
This program is for high school teachers who want to improve their own understanding of green building principles and strategies in order to better prepare students for green jobs. Teachers will be pr
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Are you looking for a green buolding job?
Learn about the changing construction industry and the focus on sustainable, energy-efficient buildings and how this new YMCA-YWCA program can help you lau
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On The Road To Zero Waste:
10 Ways To Make It Easier For Your Business + Community
With Special Guest Emily DeCremer - Expert at Zero Waste for Business + Certified Sustainable Reso
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The 4th Annual Energy Storage Policy Forum, Feb 14th, Washington DC
The Energy Storage Policy Forum continues to host the most important policy conversations that promote competitive and reliable storage across the United States. The Energy Storage Policy Forum co…
NEWIEE is delighted to welcome Dr. Emily Reichert, Chief Executive Officer of Greentown Labs, the largest clean technology startup incubator in North America, as its special guest speaker for the Annu
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Free Webinar: The Journey to Zero Waste, October 21, 1 pm EDT
This webinar will discuss the role of the zero waste hierarchy and other waste reduction strategies in the journey to zero waste. The main event will be TRUE certification framework, which i
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Webinar: CPD - Buildings Designed for Wellbeing, October 6, 1 pm BST (UK)
This 1 hour CPD session examines how buildings can be designed for wellbeing, ensuring they protect not only the environment but occupant's health and wellbeing too.
Hosted by Simon Green, Mana
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Between their construction and operation, buildings in the United States account for almost half of the country’s energy usage. At the same time, a recent UC Berkeley study found that
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World Green Infrastructure Congress, June 4 - 6, Bengaluru, India
"Biggest Academic Conference On Green Technology & Urban Infrastructure" The World Green Infrastructure Congress is a multi-day event conceptualized to address Urban Infrastructural developments, wit…
Local Environmental Action 2018, Saturday, March 3, Boston
Join community leaders, environmental justice advocates and activists from across the region to build skills, discuss new ideas, and be inspired for the work ahead. Want one-on-one advice from an …
Open House at AEA Chicago's Hands-On Training Lab, January 11, 3:30-7 pm
Learn how to build more sustainable, efficient buildings in 2018. Visit AEA's Chicago Hands-on Training Lab and learn about courses and technical support for contractors working on Passive House & Ne…
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Boston Chapter - Winter Social, December 11, 5-8pm
You're invited to the CSI Boston Chapter's Annual Winter Social on December 11th at the UMass Club. This year, we will be hosting a casino-themed event with trained dealers and real casino tables, inc…
RE Assets - India’s premier Solar & Wind Energy Asset Management Forum, Feb 1-2, New Delhi, India
India’s premier Solar & Wind Energy Asset Management Forum will have an array of insightful discussions, impressive networking opportunity and the whole of the supply chain present, providing the id…
World Environmental & Water Resources Congress, June 3–7, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Created in 1999, the Environmental & Water Resources Institute (EWRI) is the recognized leader within ASCE for the integration of technical expertise and public policy in the planning, design, constru…
Traditional Building Conference Series, Dec 5-6, Brooklyn, NY
The Traditional Building Conference Series delivers focused, relevant education for architects, contractors, craftspeople, designers, building owners and facilities managers in a time-efficient format…
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