Green Building Community

Popular green building discussions

Show discussions with: More replies | More views

Start a Discussion

FREE WEBINAR: Innovations in Hand Dryers: Improvements and Impacts on Sustainability, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speed

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Hand Dryers

0 replies | 1028 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/31/2019

Free Webinar: “Net Zero” for Local Governments: Braiding Technologies to Deliver Efficient, Renewable Buildings, October 23, 11am -12 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Many are familiar with the concept of braiding complementary funding sources to achieve local clean energy projects. This webinar will extend the metaphor to the physical realm: That is, braiding vari

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 787 views | Posted on: 09/29/2024 | Last updated: 09/30/2024

2025 Energy Efficiency as a Resource Conference, Hosted by American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), October 7- 9, Denver, Colorado

by Hani // Social media manager

The 13th biennial Energy Efficiency as a Resource conference will focus on policies and programs to reduce energy waste as we build the utility system of the future. This event will explore how effici

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1759 views | Posted on: 09/05/2024 | Last updated: 08/01/2025

Free Greenbuild Webinar: Electrifying Public and Commercial Buildings: Where to Begin? September 19, 1-2pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Decarbonizing our vast commercial and public building stock is a challenge that we must face without delay – and one that the Biden administration and a range of state and local governments are

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 08/16/2024 | Last updated: 08/17/2024

Free Webinar: Finance Fridays: Illinois Climate Bank’s SSBCI Program, August 23, 1-1:30 CT

by Hani // Social media manager

Join this 30-minute webinar with the Illinois Climate Bank and a participating lender to learn about the SSBCI program. The Illinois Climate Bank assists Illinois businesses that create or retain jobs

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 728 views | Posted on: 07/27/2024 | Last updated: 07/27/2024

Free Webinar: How to Get the Inflation Reduction Act 45L $5000 per Housing Unit, July 24, 12-1pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Under the Inflation Reduction Act 2022, a program called 45L allows for up to $5000 per single-family home or multifamily housing unit to achieve the DOE Zero Energy Ready Certification or lower amoun

Filed under: Webinars

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 931 views | Posted on: 07/01/2024 | Last updated: 07/02/2024

Free Webinar: Designing for Decarbonization, July 30, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC)

California Green Building

0 replies | 1066 views | Posted on: 06/07/2024 | Last updated: 07/08/2024

Green CA Schools and Higher Education Summit, November 13, Pasadena

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

Join us at the Pasadena Conference Center and be part of the community that leads the way in making California’s schools and higher education sector’s amongst the leaders in driving the St

Northeast Embodied Carbon Summit, June 20 - 21, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This summit marks five years since the BSA held the Embodied Carbon in Buildings Conference which led to the development of the EC 101 Series and the creation of the CLF Bosto

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1065 views | Posted on: 05/06/2024 | Last updated: 05/06/2024

Green Building United, 2024 Sustainability Symposium, May 22, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building United's annual flagship event will be hosted at Temple University’s Howard Gittis Student Center in North Philadelphia and will showcase the region’

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1209 views | Posted on: 04/19/2024 | Last updated: 04/19/2024

Free Webinar, Gardening for Climate Resilience, Hybrid Event Online and in Acton, Massachusetts, April 24, 7-8:30- pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

From drought to overwhelming rain, the last two years have been tough on the New England region. Though we have not been hit as hard as some parts of the country and of the globe, the reality of our c

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 04/03/2024 | Last updated: 04/03/2024

Crushing the Code NYS: Commercial, December 8, Greenwich, CT

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York State: Commercial is a course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS and design

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1221 views | Posted on: 11/15/2022 | Last updated: 11/21/2022

Better Buildings, Better Bodies: Strategies for Health & Wellness Webinar, March 5th

by AbbieKnight

The buildings in which we live, work, and play have a direct impact on our mental and physical health. This webinar showcases Better Buildings partners who are implementing design strategies and bench

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Better Buildings Challenge

0 replies | 2010 views | Posted on: 02/28/2019 | Last updated: 02/28/2019

Student Internship

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

I have received information that the USGBC Ma Chapter is looking for a Student Intern starting Mid January. I will get a full description of the job and anybody interested feel free to contact me.

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 988 views | Posted on: 11/21/2014 | Last updated: 11/21/2014

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, September 12, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: restrooms,locker rooms,sustainablity

0 replies | 2233 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 08/06/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Canopy,Integrative Design

0 replies | 2194 views | Posted on: 01/02/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings: A Living Showcase of What's Possible, Dec 12, Syracuse NY - Webinar or in Person

by Yishan

UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings: A Living Showcase of What's Possible

ATTEND IN PERSON | JOIN VIA WEBINAR

The UTC Center for Intelligent Buildings is a first-of-its-kind technology

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 11/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

Become a LEED Green Associate! Free LEED Exam Prep Course

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Once you get back from Greenbuild, you'll probably want to become a LEED Green Associate. We've got you covered with our free LEED Prep Exam course designed to help you pass the LEED exam

Filed under: Exam Preparation

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,Free

0 replies | 8360 views | Posted on: 11/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Somerville Climate Forward Plan Release Celebration at GreentownLabs, Nov 28, Somerville, MA

by Yishan

Join Mayor A. Curtatone and the Somerville Office of Sustainability and Environment at Greentown Labs to celebrate the release of Somerville's community climate change plan, Somervi

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1158 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Farmers for America, Film Screening, Nov 1, 6-8 pm (with dinner!), Farmers Market, LA

by Yishan

Come join UCLA Farmers Market to watch Farmers for America! **Dinner will be provided!**

This documentary showcases the importance of farmers and farming in America as we move into the future. Most

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1129 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/29/2018

Annual Sustainable Roundtable - USGBC Wisconsin, October 25, 5-8 pm, Madison

by AbbieKnight

Join the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Wisconsin community for our third annual Sustainability Roundtable event on Oct. 25. This is your opportunity to network and gain career insight with s

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Roundtable

0 replies | 1143 views | Posted on: 10/09/2018 | Last updated: 10/10/2018

Power & Renewables Summit 2018, November 13-14, Austin, TX

by Aditya

Power & Renewables Summit 2018 will gather industry views on how renewable integration, decarbonization, sector electrification and the growing need for increased capacity and flexibility are impa

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,renewables,Power,Decarbonization,Power Markets

0 replies | 1483 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/26/2018

Social Equity Credits in LEED, May 28, 2015 8:30 AM-10 AM USGBC Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

May 28, 2015 8:30 AM-10 AM 50 Milk St, 17th Floor Hercules Conference Room Boston, MA USGBC has identified “fostering social equity” as a driving principle in its strategic plan, and in 201…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,LEED,Social Equity

0 replies | 1710 views | Posted on: 05/15/2015 | Last updated: 05/15/2015

SaveOhno.org Beta Launch - Gamified Platform For Climate Activism

by dylanhusted // Student-entrepreneur launching a nonprofit focused on climate change

Hey everyone, I'm a student at Babson College and I recently launched the public beta for my nonprofit, SaveOhno.org! 'Ohno' is a character that represents your great granddaughter, and it's up to you…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,Gamification

0 replies | 1778 views | Posted on: 04/08/2015 | Last updated: 04/08/2015

Help Cleantech Open Northeast celebrate its 10th anniversary! March 19

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Help Cleantech Open Northeast celebrate its 10th anniversary #KickoffCleanTech March 19, 2015 5:30-8:30 PM Greentown Labs, 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 Join us for an awesome night of…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech Open Northeast

0 replies | 1355 views | Posted on: 03/05/2015 | Last updated: 03/05/2015

 

Please be kind and respectful!

Please make sure to be respectful of the organizations and companies, and other Rate It Green members that make up our community. We welcome praise and advice and even criticism but all posted content and ratings should be constructive in nature. For guidance on what constitutes suitable content on the Rate It Green site, please refer to the User Agreement and Site Rules.

The opinions, comments, ratings and all content posted by member on the Rate It Green website are the comments and opinions of the individual members who posts them only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies or policies of Rate It Green. Rate It Green Team Members will monitor posted content for unsuitable content, but we also ask for the participation of community members in helping to keep the site a comfortable and open public forum of ideas. Please email all questions and concerns to admin@rateitgreen.com