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ULI Boston Webinar: The Future of Urban Areas, July 15, 10-11am EDT

by AbbieKnight

Cities and urban areas have been hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis.  Prior to this, they were the economic engines of the country.  Are cities down and out for the count?

Join on July 15th

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cities,COVID19,Urban

0 replies | 1550 views | Posted on: 07/06/2020 | Last updated: 07/07/2020

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration, November 9, 9am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

More and more buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Ho

California Green Building

0 replies | 966 views | Posted on: 10/12/2023 | Last updated: 10/12/2023

Virtual Event: Landscapes of Change: Resilient & Functional Ecosystems, October 17, 12 pm CT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Illinois Green for a mid-day webinar to investigate resilient and functional landscapes through a variety of lenses: equity and partnerships; integrating into architecture; long-term maintenance;

Filed under: Webinars

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Construction,Resilience,ecosystem,built environment,Sustainable Landscapes,Stormwater Management

0 replies | 727 views | Posted on: 09/26/2023 | Last updated: 09/26/2023

USGBC Georgia Presents: Women in Green, October 5, 9 - 11 am, Decatur, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women in Green provides a space for leaders who are shifting the narrative on empowerment, access, and impact. Women in Green gathers female leaders for powerful discussions and networking that remind

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 1243 views | Posted on: 09/12/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

A Case Study: Exploring the Interrelationship between Building Enclosure Design, Decarbonization, & Resilience, Online, September 19, 5-6pm CT

by Hani // Social media manager

The Case Study reviews a hypothetical existing residential neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI (climate zone 5A). It examines how the enclosure performance level (existing, code-compliant, or Phius-complian

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 812 views | Posted on: 08/23/2023 | Last updated: 08/23/2023

Accelerating the Net-Zero Transition, a Free GreenBiz Event, Online, September 7

by Hani // Social media manager

GreenBiz Net Zero is an online, collaborative experience that equips you with cutting-edge strategies proven to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Mobilize your organization's net-zero

California Green Building

0 replies | 1203 views | Posted on: 08/04/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2023

Building Energy Exchange Owner-Operator Series – Lighting Upgrades, August 1, 8:30 am, University City, MO

by samanthaklein // Intern

Do you own or operate buildings? Would you like to implement more energy efficiency and high performance building strategies? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2023 Owne

Filed under: Events

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Lighting,Technology,Light Control System

0 replies | 1141 views | Posted on: 07/13/2023 | Last updated: 07/13/2023

Free Webinar: New Carbon Index & Other Exciting Growth in the Home Energy Rating Industry, July 26, 12-1 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Exciting growth has been happening in the home energy rating industry over the past several years. Resnet has seen a 129 percent increase in Hers Ratings submitted to its National Buildings Registry s

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 870 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

2023 Water Conservation Showcase: Hands-on Drip Irrigation Workshop, June 27, Walnut Creek, California

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this workshop, participants will convert sprinkler zones to the most efficient irrigation available - drip. Sprinkler to drip conversions are commonly performed by landscape professionals in t

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Farming,Nature Conservation,Sustainable Agriculture,Landscape

0 replies | 1337 views | Posted on: 06/07/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Building Science Fundamentals with Building Science Corporation, 4 Live Virtual Sessions, June 13, 15, 20 & 22

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Science Fundamentals is a live virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registra

0 replies | 1193 views | Posted on: 05/23/2023 | Last updated: 05/23/2023

FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Decorative Hardwood Plywood - A Beautifully Sustainable Choice, September 9, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain in-depth knowledge of decorative hardwood plywood, focusing on its manufacture, uses, and sustainability. It will discuss visual grading, the na

Filed under: Wood

Keywords: Wood,hardwood,plywood

0 replies | 1518 views | Posted on: 08/20/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

Webinar: Seeking Validation - A Look at Various Green Business Certifications, August 21, 9:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Most businesses get certified because they want to align their business with their values. The certification framework and process helps them to make sure that they are doing all they can to reduce th

Filed under: Company Certifications

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: business,Certification,Green Business,Green Business Certification

0 replies | 1387 views | Posted on: 08/01/2020 | Last updated: 08/01/2020

Webinar- sustainABLE: Designing Equity, August 11, 1-2pm

by AbbieKnight

sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Resiliency,Designing Equity

0 replies | 1616 views | Posted on: 07/17/2020 | Last updated: 07/17/2020

Smart Cities Connect Webinar: Gigabit Community Ecosystem, January 19

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Smart Cities Connect (SCC) Webinar: Learn about the Gigabit Community Ecosystem When: January 19, 2017 Time: 1:00-2:00PM CST Join SCC this Thursday and gain knowledge about gigabit technology a…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Smart Cities Connect,US Ignite,Gigabit Community Ecosystem

0 replies | 890 views | Posted on: 01/18/2017 | Last updated: 01/18/2017

Webinar: Get In On The Ground Floor: Modern, Sustainable, Healthcare Flooring, July 21, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain in-depth knowledge of sustainable, resilient fluid-applied flooring. It will discuss how it solves many issues present in both resilient floorin

Filed under: Flooring

Related to: Flooring

Keywords: Sustainability,Flooring,Healthcare

0 replies | 2044 views | Posted on: 06/18/2020 | Last updated: 06/18/2020

FREE Webinar hosted by USGBC LA: LEED Green Associates Exam Virtual Training, June 24, 12 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join USGBC LA for a fast-paced & engaging LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Webinar, designed to give you the guidance, tools and direction needed to successfully pass the exam.  This

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,LEED Exam Prep,LEED,Green Associate

0 replies | 1270 views | Posted on: 06/06/2020 | Last updated: 06/07/2020

R56 Communication Site Installer

by varshasri // R56 Communication Site Installer

The R56 Communication Site Installer is the trained professional who would be involved in the set-up, supervision, routing, distributing, and switching as required by the telephone and dialing equipme

Filed under: News

0 replies | 684 views | Posted on: 05/26/2020 | Last updated: 02/06/2023

Free Webinar, Hosted by NBI, Getting to Zero Energy in Schools is Achievable! May 28, 10 am - 11 am PDT

by Connie NBI

This one-hour webinar will highlight two projects that demonstrate the proof-of concept in zero energy school construction: King Open/Cambridge Street Upper Schools & Community Complex in Cambridg

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,Net Zero Energy,Zero Energy,NZE

0 replies | 1751 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/07/2020

Dwell on Design LA 2017, June 23-25, Los Angeles Convention Center

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Dwell on Design, curated in partnership with the editors of Dwell magazine, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center June 23-25, 2017. With three full days of dynamic exhibitions, unparalleled lea…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1036 views | Posted on: 04/08/2017 | Last updated: 04/08/2017

BEEx Training Event: Green Light: LED Lighting- Evaluation & Selection (4/28 @ 9-10:30am @ 31 Chambers St, NYC)

by aahassonjee

Join the Building Energy Exchange once again for their four-part training series on lighting retrofits: Green Light. From energy code and regulation considerations and selection of LED and controls te…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 03/24/2017 | Last updated: 03/24/2017

High Performance Schools: Strategies and Pathways for Success, March 22, 6-8pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

High Performance Schools: Strategies and Pathways for Success March 22, 6-8pm Energize CT Center 122 Universal Drive North (Target Shopping Center) North Haven, CT 06473 Speakers: …

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Schools

0 replies | 944 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

Smart Plug Instant Hot Water Control by Taco: Improves Existing Systems, AHR Product of the Year

by Rate It Green Team

Product Highlight/News: Smart Plug by Taco Product Name: SmartPlug Company: Taco Comfort Solutions News/Highlights: The SmartPlug by Taco Comfort Solutions has won Product of the Year rec…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: HVAC,Hot Water Heating

0 replies | 2340 views | Posted on: 03/07/2017 | Last updated: 03/07/2017

Participate in Earth Hour 2017 from your Cities, 3/25, 8:30 PM your local time

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

What your city can do for Earth Hour? At 8:30 p.m. your local time on Saturday, March 25, hundreds of millions of people around the globe will turn off their non-essential lights for one hour durin…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Earth Hour 2017

0 replies | 2151 views | Posted on: 02/21/2017 | Last updated: 02/21/2017

Job Opportunity: New Ecology Seeking Project Manager (Connecticut)

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Job Opportunity: Project Manager (Connecticut) Company: New Ecology, Inc. Description: New Ecology, Inc. is seeking candidates for the position of Project Manager in its regional office in Hartfo…

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Jobs,Energy Efficiency,Project Manager,Connecticut

0 replies | 1707 views | Posted on: 02/09/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2017

Webinar: Restoring the Carbon Balance – Session 2. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Webinar: Restoring the Carbon Balance – Session 2 Wednesday, February 1, 2017, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm. The capacity of the Earth's atmosphere to safely hold excess carbon without too much warming is…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Webinar,Carbon Balance

0 replies | 2378 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/31/2017

 

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