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Intro to Sustainable Acoustics, Nov 29, Boston, MA
Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fi
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National Zero Waste Virtual Conference, November 30 - December 1
The National Zero Waste Conference is the annual two-day virtual educational and networking event organized by Zero Waste USA and our partners.
Zero Waste Business is the focus on We
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London Build Expo 2022 and Sustainability Summit, November 16-17 (FREE, registration required)
Programs include:
Putting Passivhaus into Practice
Rethinking Tall Building Design in the Fight Against Climate Change
The UK’s Retrofit Revolution
My New Apartment Feels Like
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As a family-owned and operated solar and energy solutions manufacturer, Earthlight is walking the walk & talking the talk with the completion of their new energy efficient facility. Designed to ha
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Illinois Green's Limelight Gala and Getting to Zero Summit, Chicago, IL, October 6
Getting to Zero Summit:
Illinois Green Alliance is hosting a pre-Limelight education event this year:
the Getting to Zero Illinois Summit. The Summit brings together local leaders — owners,
Greenbuild Virtual Summits: Healthy Materials Summit, October 20, 8 am PT
The Healthy Materials Summit focuses on the development, transparency and use of healthier materials in our building and communities.
It brings together building owners, designers, developers
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Free Webinar: Maximizing Value of High Performance Homes from Listing to Close, July 26, 12 pm CDT
Join Illinois Green Alliance and Elevate to learn how to maximize the value of high performing green homes.
A high-performing home is more healthy, comfortable, safe, and resource-efficient t
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FREE COURSE: Inferno: Protecting Buildings and People from Fire
FREE COURSE: Inferno: Protecting Buildings and People from Fire
1 AAA Core Learning PDH / 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour / 1 AIBD CE Hour / 1 GBCI General Hour for LEED Professionals / 1
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Wind Power: Finance & Investment Summit, San Diego, CA on February 5-7
The Wind Power Finance & Investment Summit is widely recognized as the leading gathering place for wind industry deal makers, or as one past event attendee called it – “the h
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USGBC MA Annual General Meeting, January 23, 5:30pm, Boston
Join USGBC MA to celebrate the community’s success and look forward to our future goals. This past year we have accomplished a lot together, including launching our Green Building
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2019 Renewable Energy Policy Forum, March 20, 2019, Washington D.C
For Renewable Power Players
Entering its 16th year, ACORE's Renewable Energy Policy Forum is the only pan-renewables summit that addresses the full range of state and national policy
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Green Building Accelerates Around the World, Poised for Strong Growth by 2021
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced November 13th at Greenbuild that Dodge Data & Analytics World Green Building Trends 2018 SmartMarket Report demonstrates the s
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Building Your Online Presence, Nov 29, Cambridge MA
Come learn some compelling facts and practical how-tos about building your online presence. Director of Marketing at Vertex Engineering will be leading a presentation on the power of social media for
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"Somerville to partner with emerging green-tech companies in effort to become carbon neutral by 2050" http://www.bizjournals.com/boston/blog/techflash/2014/10/somerville-to-partner-with-emerging-gr…
LEED Certification and Product Specifications Update
The USGBC released their 3rd quarter 2018 LEED certification update. The key takeaways revolve around the achievement level, LEED rating version, and LEED rating system. Also, metrics include the coun
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In this one hour course, we will evaluate hydrophobic coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a prote
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Building Better Outcomes - Free Webinar September 18, 2-3pm Eastern
We all care about the planet, but we also care about making smart financial decisions, and quite frankly, we have to work within budgets. Acquiring key answers allowing us to build better outcomes …
Join fellow Iowans interested in a sustainable future for Iowa on September 27, 2018, at the Holiday Inn Des Moines Airport for IEC's annual conference. Environmental threats to land, water, and c…
3rd Annual Forward Symposium on Sustainability by USGBC Louisiana Chapter, Oct 19
Theme: Shared value, equity, and growth: designing a strategy for a sustainable future. The Forward symposium is designed to bring Louisiana's diverse green industry professionals together to propel …
“Pursuit of Sustainability”, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, August 13, Chicago, IL
Jamie Biel, Director of Science and Sustainability for Treaty Oak Distilling, will lead a group discussion on Monday, August 13 beginning at 6pm about sustainability ideas/techniques in food and bever…
Will technology save us? Latest tech solutions in healthy, smart, and high performing buildings Sponsored by SDG&E Energy Innovation Center Session Overview: This session will be a fast-paced pres…
Emerging Trends Series: The Future of Energy Efficiency, July 11, Boston, MA
With multiple Northeast states ranked as national leaders in energy efficiency for multiple years in a row, the region has been at the forefront of driving adoption of the “least cost fuel” as a w…
STUDY: “Will improving leased commercial buildings retain tenants and increase asset value?” Participate BY MAY 8 to receive study results. This study, sponsored by HighPerformanceCRE.com,…
Oliver Klein to speak at the April 13th RGBC Meeting! 5:45-8 pm
USGBC MA Residential Building Committee Meeting 4/13 from 5:45-8 at 50 Milk St., Boston -15th floor! Oliver Klein, of 475 High Performance Building Supply, will talk to the group on how to achieve…
(Worcester) Webinar Onsite - GBRI's 10 Things to Know about LEED v4, 1/21 6 - 8 pm
[Worcester] Webinar - GBRI’s Ten Things You Need to Know about LEED v4 This one hour course will look at the top ten changes and additions with the latest version of the LEED rating system. We wi…
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