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Green School Summit for Building Industry Professionals
Dive deeper into the future of green schools through an engaging dialogue about how design should effectively respond to and enable sustainab
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Greenbuild 2023: Building Transformation, September 26-29, Washington, DC
Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where attendees learn and source solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildi
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The use of compost and mulch is required by two converging California regulations: the Modified Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) and California Senate Bill (SB 1383). Applying compost and
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Accelerating the Circular Economy, June 5-7, Seattle, WA
As the leading convening of professionals building the circular economy, Circularity 23 offers thought-provoking keynotes, actionable breakouts, a solutions-oriented expo and unparalleled networking o
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Industrialized processes are being rapidly adopted across the building industry, generating numerous design and technology innovations. Today, many building industry stakeholders are focusing on how t
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On The Menu: High Performance Coatings for Commercial Spaces, Online, April 27, 12-1pm
Commercial and light industrial projects typically require high-performance coating solutions to provide optimal performance against abrasion, chemicals, moisture and other harsh conditions common to
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Free Green Building Webinar: Mastering Daylight, April 19, 12-1 pm ET
This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project’s daylighting and design needs. The discussion emphasizes implementing
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NECA’s Annual Renewable Energy Conference, March 9, 9am-4pm, Waltham, Massachusetts
The NECA Renewable Energy Conference returns in person for the first time since March 2020, at the Waltham Woods Conference Center. As the industry experiences exponential growth and challenges and we
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Advancing recycling and waste reduction in North and South Carolina since 1989.
What is the Carolina Recycling Association (CRA)?
The CRA is a nonprofit organization established and maintained b
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Virtual Passive House Training Workshops: HVAC and Plumbing Trades, April 9, 9am - 12pm EST
In the construction of a Passive House building, it is critical that the construction managers, subcontractors and tradespeople are equipped with the knowhow to accurately execute MEP systems as desig
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Blueprint Webinar Series: The Evolution of Sustainability Programs, April 23, 12 - 1 pm EDT
Join this webinar to learn how ESG goals have expanded over time, from basic energy, water, and waste considerations to climate adaptation and resilience, health and well-being, social and racial equi
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Exploring Whole House Filtration and Particulate Matter, with Aprilaire
In this interview with green builder Matt Hoots, Joseph Hillenmeyer with Aprilaire takes a deeper dive into whole-house air filtration and explores what we need to know about healthy air.
Living Future 2021, Online: Inclusion + Unity, April 20 - 23
Now in its 15th year, the Living Future "Unconference" continues as a mission-driven nonprofit event and has grown into the International Living Future Institute's flagship event and a&n
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Site Tour, Maine Coast Waldorf School, June 21
The last site tour of the 2016-17 season features Maine Coast Waldof School’s passive house High School and the community Hall’s high performance retrofit. MCWS is one of four PH Schools in Maine.…
FREE Webinar: How Crucial is Rail to Reaching Net Zero? January 19, 10 am GMT
This webinar will be in coordination with Isabel Dedring, Global Transport Leader at Arup, at the next National Rail virtual event. Isabel will be giving her thoughts and insights on how rai
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Recorded Webinar: Applied Building Science 01: Ventilation Concepts and Calculations
Recorded: May 1, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik, Joey Starr & Mike Ford
Cost: $15
Southface experts
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Webinar: Construction Workshop: QA/QC Techniques for Ensuring Success, December 18, 9-12 PM
This innovative virtual “hands-on” training series features presentations and discussion on all aspects of constructing high-performing Passive House buildings. Ge
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MIT Energy Night - October 13, 6:30-9:30, Cambridge
Now in its 11th year, Energy Night showcases the energy research, education, and entrepreneurship at MIT. This year's event will showcase a myriad of interactive poster presentations from every energ…
USGBC South Florida, GalaVerde, Saturday, October 15, 6-10 pm, Davie Florida
GalaVerde, the signature event of the USGBC South Florida Region, has been completely revamped for 2017! lots of music and dancing, great food, and quality GREENworking! This year's GalaVerde will …
Boston Medical Center Rooftop Farm Tour - USGBC MA
Join us for a tour of Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm! The once barren roof of the hospital’s power plant building is now the largest rooftop farm in the city. The 7,000-square-foot farm’s …
Regional and State Energy Policy Update, September 7 in Portland ME
Regional Energy Policy - Clean Energy Procurement In 2017, Massachusetts called out for proposals for 1200 megawatts (MW) of clean energy and 1600 MW of offshore wind. Bids have been submitted for …
Webinar: Overview and Location & Transportation Credits (LEED v4 BD+C and ID+C), September 6
Join USGBC Indiana for an online webinar to explore the LEED Location & Transportation credits, which encourage project teams to take advantage of the infrastructure elements in existing communities t…
Energize 360 Seminar – Stratham, NH - Revision Energy 7/17 6:30pm-7:30pm
Join us to learn more about Energize 360: Seacoast NH! Leverage the power of group discounts to lower energy use, drive down energy costs and transition to clean energy at your home, business or non-p…
10th Annual USGBC NJ Summer Social, August 9
Come out for a great ocean-front networking BBQ with fellow green building & sustainability professionals. Sponsorship opportunities are available. BBQ Event Sponsorship will provide funding for the U…
Green Careers: Elevator Pitch Workshop- June 29
Join us for an annual Green Careers tradition: our Elevator Pitch Workshop! Do you want to get some tips on how to better explain quickly and concisely who you are and what you do when people ask you …
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