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Mold, Radon, and Lead in Schools Workshop, April 23 (Now Online)
*This event was rescheduled from March 10th, 2020 and is now available online.
Join Women for a Healthy Environment and Green Building Alliance for technical guidance on addressing m
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ClimaTech 2026, May 4-5, Boston, Massachusetts
ClimaTech 2026 is back in Boston, bringing together global leaders and innovators for a high-energy gathering focused on advancing climate technology.
Now in its third year, ClimaTech bri
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This course will begin with a description of the science behind a Trombe Wall, along with its benefits and limitations. Next, we will discuss building orientation and design considerations for integra
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Indoor Air Quality Essentials and Survey Intro, Online, March 11, 1 - 2 pm
While the days of smog-filled skies and soot-covered buildings are thankfully in the past, air quality remains an important issue in our region. Air pollutants are everywhere, from outside sources lik
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Carbon emissions caused by electricity use in buildings are commonly accounted for using average emissions factors. However, decisions around building energy use should be based on marginal
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Free Webinar: 101 - Electrification of Domestic Hot Water in Multifamily Buildings, January 14, 9 am
Electrifying domestic hot water in multifamily buildings is a tough nut to crack—and one of the most critical challenges on the path to low- and zero-carbon buildings. In this session, we’
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As climate resilience practitioners, we are focused on preventing harm to vulnerable people and places. But we know that, for many communities, the decision may one day arrive at having to move out of
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2025 Code Breaker: Multifamily Ventilation, Online, December 9, 12 - 1 pm PT
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is an important part of supporting Health & Safety for multifamily dwelling units, and the 2025 Energy Code establishes new Mandatory requirements for IAQ ventilation in m
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3C-REN Contractor Connection Hub at Standard Plumbing, October 30, Oxnard, California
Join 3C-REN on October 30th at Johnstone Supply in Oxnard for an exciting opportunity to connect and grow! The 3C-REN team will be on-site to share workforce development opportunit
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The WELL Conference for 2020 has been canceled. All conference registrations will be fully refunded.
IWBI is are considering all options for future events, including a virtual event and dates
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With over 2 million LEED® for Homes™ registered spaces worldwide, LEED is the international rating system to ensure residential buildings are better. LEED requires third-party on-site v
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FREE Green Building Webinar, Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, Wednesday, May 6, 12pm EDT
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
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Principles and Foundations of Environmental Education, Summer Online Course, June 1 - August 9, 2020
Registration Required- Register by May 26!
OVERVIEW: Are you looking for ways to enhance your environmental education teaching/practices this summer? Interested in starting a portfolio of your
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AUGUST 11th: The Art of Reuse Event @ Newmarket Millspace
The Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN) cultivates, educates, and inspires the student-led zero waste movement. They inform students about the waste crisis and equip them with the necessary skills and…
PLEASE NOTE - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED.
THE TENTATVE NEW DATE IS APRIL 14. PLEAE STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED INFORMATION.
Citizen groups across Massachu
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Webinar: ENERGY STAR and Green Building Rating Systems: Wednesday, February 12, 1-2 pm
During this session, attendees will learn how to use EPA tools and resources to help meet requirements for green building rating systems such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in E
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FREE Webinar, Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, February 4,12 - 1pm EST
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 implementing
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Buildings of Excellence: Mahesh Ramanujam on the Future of Carbon Neutral Buildings, 1/22, NYC
Join the Building Energy Exchange, New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for a rare presentation from Mahesh Ramanujam, Pres
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E+ Homes Open Wall High Performance Housing Tour, January 28, 1-3pm, Roxbury, Massachusetts
OPEN WALL TOUR 152 – 158 highland Street, Fort Hill Roxbury, Massachusetts Four Units of High Performance Housing Saturday, January 28th*, 11 am – 3 pm A behind the walls look at an innova…
BEEx Forum: Better Steam Heat- Upgrading Steam Heating (12/13 @ 9AM/31 Chambers St, NYC)
Join BEEx and the NYC Retrofit Accelerator for a presentation of steam heating system upgrades that fix under- and over-heating problems, quiet clanging pipes, and reduce operating and maintenance cos…
International Passive House Days Kickoff Party, November 11, 5-8 pm, Brooklyn
International Passive House Days Kickoff Party November 11, 5-8 pm, NYC Carroll Gardens Passive House 16 3rd Place, Brooklyn NY, New York, NY The 13th annual Passive House Days in New York, a …
Director of Administration, Center for Green Buildings and Cities, Harvard University
Director of Administration, Center for Green Buildings and Cities Harvard University Cambridge, MA Admin - Facilities Management Posted: 10/14/2016 Type: Full Time School/Unit: Harvard Gradu…
Green Building Job: Advancing Net Zero, Project Manager - World GBC - Toronto, London
Project Manager, “Advancing Net Zero” World Green Building Council Apply by October 15, 2016 The Project Manager will lead the day-to-day activities of WorldGBC’s newest global project.…
Full Title: Net-Zero Homes; Yes they Can Work in Massachusetts Speaker: Donald E. Bowen, Jr. PLS, Principal, Meridian Associates, Inc. September 7, 11:30 am - 1 pm 100 Cummings Center, Suite 221-…
Women: Promoting Clean Energy & The Renewable Energy Revolution
According to the the UN’s Industrial Development Organization, approximately 1.3 billion people worldwide lack access to basic energy, for cooking, lighting and powering homes. The organization also…
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