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Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings Higher Ed Arts Education, August 30, 12-1:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Build the will" around adaptive reuse for performing arts and education spaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about transforming existing bui

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1246 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/11/2021

Buildings need to dry- not breathe!

by Matt Hoots // SawHorse Design + Build

Hopefully, by now, most people understand that "Build tight/ ventilate right" is how most green building programs require you to build.  Less understood is the necessity for buildings t

Filed under: Rain Screen Products

0 replies | 2853 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 05/17/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Mastering Daylight, April 19, 12-1 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

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

0 replies | 1159 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/14/2023

NECA’s Annual Renewable Energy Conference, March 9, 9am-4pm, Waltham, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

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

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1354 views | Posted on: 02/24/2023 | Last updated: 02/26/2023

Carolina Recycling Association's 33rd Annual Conference & Trade Show, March 27-30, Wilmington, North Carolina

by Hani // Social media manager

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

0 replies | 815 views | Posted on: 02/09/2023 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

GPRO Construction Management, Online Training with Urban Green Council, February 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 808 views | Posted on: 01/25/2023 | Last updated: 01/25/2023

NeighborWorks Winter 2023 Virtual Training Institute, February 6-10

by samanthaklein // Intern

NeighborWorks America creates opportunities for people to live in affordable homes, improve their lives and strengthen their communities.

The NeighborWorks 2023 Virtual Winter Conference is focused

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Sustainable Communities,networking

0 replies | 1126 views | Posted on: 01/06/2023 | Last updated: 01/07/2023

What is the Risk Associated with Carbon Targets? Free Hybrid Event, in Boston and Online, January 19, 12 - 1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This research project will help investors determine the risk associated with corporations achieving their future carbon targets.


As corporations and investment firms both commit to targets for re

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1406 views | Posted on: 12/19/2022 | Last updated: 12/19/2022

Online Course: Crushing the Code, New York City -- Residential Buildings, December 14

by samanthaklein // Intern

Crushing the Code New York City: Residential is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-eff

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Building Codes,New York City,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 1034 views | Posted on: 11/29/2022 | Last updated: 11/30/2022

Reducing Plastics in Construction Summit, Online, December 2, 1 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join the Alliance for Sustainable Building Products and the ASBP Reducing Plastics in Construction Group for the inaugural Reducing Plastics in Construction Summit.

Filed under: Plastics

UK Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Plastics

0 replies | 1654 views | Posted on: 11/04/2021 | Last updated: 11/04/2021

Free CE Webinar: Healthier Materials for Energy Efficiency Upgrades, November 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

There is no question that investing in energy efficiency upgrades has the potential to deliver substantial financial, environmental, and health benefits to building owners and residents. Robust eviden

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Healthy Building Materials,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1754 views | Posted on: 10/16/2021 | Last updated: 10/16/2021

Key Humidity Control Concepts by Therma-Stor

by Rate It Green Team


Nikki Krueger, Building Science and Business Development Manager at Therma-Stor took the time to introduce the company and also to explain several key dehumidification concepts. &

Filed under: Humidity Control Equipment

Related to: Other

Keywords: HVAC,Humidity,Humidification,Dehumidification,Humidity Control

0 replies | 12088 views | Posted on: 09/29/2021 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

USGBC LA Webinar: Thought Leadership Series - Reusing & Rethinking Water, September 30, 4-5:30 PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar is an informed discussion with local leaders on how we address water use during this critical and ongoing time of drought across California and the Western US. The conference will be cove

Filed under: Water Collection/Management; Rain & Stormwater

California Green Building

Keywords: Water Supply,Recycling,Community

0 replies | 1330 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Solar Power Northeast, February 5-6, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Solar Power Northeast is back in Boston! The region’s premier event, Solar Power Northeast – formerly known as PV America - has featured leaders such as New York’s energy Czar, Richard Kauf…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2608 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Summer Coffee Break Series - Green Building Certifications: TRUE Zero Waste, August 6, 10 - 10:30am

by SarahA

Green buildings are better for people, the environment, and the bottom line. They steward natural resources and lower our environmental impacts. Plus they are healthier places for building occupants,

Filed under: Webinars

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Public Health,Zero Waste,Carbon Footprint,Healthy Spaces,greenbuildingsarebtter,Zero Waste Goals

0 replies | 1785 views | Posted on: 07/14/2021 | Last updated: 07/15/2021

Certified Green Building Professional (CGBP) Training, Online, July 20-23

by Richard Minasian // Student

Become familiar with the main principles of green building and the systems approach to the design, construction, and operation of buildings.

This 16-hour course introduces the main principles of gr

Filed under: Training and Development Programs, Workshops

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Design,Construction,Development,Indoor Air Quality,Conservation,Training

0 replies | 1764 views | Posted on: 06/20/2021 | Last updated: 06/20/2021

Free Center for EcoTechnology Webinar: The Benefits of Weatherization for Small Businesses, June 17, 1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Center for EcoTechnology for an engaging webinar on the Benefits of Weatherization for Small Businesses. Learn how you can improve business performance, spend less on energy, increase comfor

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Weatherization,Carbon Footprint,Small Business

0 replies | 1241 views | Posted on: 06/08/2021 | Last updated: 06/16/2021

NESEA Pro Tour - NZE Community College Health and Science Center at Bristol Community College - Fall River, MA

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Attendees on this Pro Tour will learn how the Zero Net Energy (ZNE) design for this large institutional building developed without increasing costs, despite the cold climate and high-energy needs of t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour,NetZero Energy

0 replies | 1071 views | Posted on: 11/29/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Southern California Facilities Expo, May 2 - 3, Anaheim, CA

by Oyin

Southern California Facilities Expo meets the facilities engineering, maintenance and energy management needs of attendees from industries such as high-tech manufacturing, government, healthcare, hosp…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1123 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

BEST Conference Building Enclosure Science & Technology (BEST5), April 15 - 18, Philadelphia, PA

by Oyin

Science meets Design The National Institute of Building Sciences Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC) and the Building Enclosure Council (BEC) – Philadelphia will pre…

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

16th Annual New York State Green Building Conference, April 5 - 6, Syracuse, NY

by Oyin

As the premier green building conference in the Northeast, our progressive advisory council has fostered our growth by consistently bringing together top green building researchers, educators, and pra…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1556 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainable Job Opening: Manager, Energy Efficiency Programs - New York

by Oyin

ICF is looking for a Manager for their Energy Efficiency Programs division to lead project and strategy work in the New York City market. The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team of …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 992 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

Elm Place Multi-family Passive House Tour + Networking, Nov 15, Milton, VT

by Oyin

Join the Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) with ReArch Company for a tour of Vermont's first multi-family Passive House certified project, Elm Place, in Milton. This affordable senior living f…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 996 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

SolarWakeup Live! Dec 6, Washington DC

by Oyin

SolarWakeup Live! DC will feature four (4) in-depth conversations about the solar market, with a focus on policy since we are in DC. Speakers will include investors, legislators and advocates. The 201…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1228 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

LEED Exam Prep Course by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Nov 30th, Boston

by Oyin

The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day-long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Gre…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1012 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

 

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