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In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha
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Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Energy as a Service, Free Webinar, December 2, 2 pm ET
Energy as a Service (EaaS) is an innovative business model where organizations outsource their energy needs to a third-party provider, similar to Software as a Service. Customers avoid upfront equipme
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21st Annual Green Gala & Green Building Awards, December 10, 6-10 pm, Los Angeles, California
Join USGBC California on December 10th at the stunning Taglyan Complex in Hollywood for the 21st Annual Green Gala, a gathering of over 500 sustainability professionals from across California.
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Free Webinar: 2025 Energy Code Update for the Building Industry, November 12, 9:30 - 11 am PT
The 2025 code cycle takes effect January 1, 2026! This course provides an overview of key changes to Title 24 Part 6 Energy Code, with a focus on architects, builders, building department staff and ot
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Passive house’s reliable and superior energy performance, with its myriad of co-benefits, is the cornerstone of the architectural solutions we require to be able to thrive. It is a firm foundati
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Illinois Solar AND Storage Tour: Urbana, Illinois, September 3, 6-8 pm (Free)
Stop by the home of Marya Ryan and Pete Resnick in Urbana on this year's Illinois Solar AND Storage Tour.
The Solar AND Storage Tour is a series of FREE events that feature homes, bus
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Improved HVAC controls can optimize building performance, reduce energy and maintenance costs by 10-20%, and enhance occupant comfort. In this webinar, hear from leading organizations about how they h
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RE+ Storage, July31- August 1, Santa Clara, California
RE+ Storage provides a platform for business connections and education focused on the energy storage industry. Gain valuable insights into:
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Manufacturing, supply chain, reuse, and recycl
Free Webinar: Renewables for Indoor Agriculture Growers and Greenhouses, June 17, 10-11:30 am, PT
Lower operational costs achieved with integrating renewable energy solutions boost the sustainability and resiliency of your indoor agricultural business. This introductory class for growers and desig
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Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) Boston: Roundtable, July 15, 8-9:30 AM
We are the Boston regional hub of the Carbon Leadership Forum and a BSA Knowledge Group. Our hub is an active community of architects, engineers, contractors, policymakers, and people who are inv
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Housing California's Virtual (Un)Conference June 22-24
Join more than 1,500 affordable housing, homelessness, and multi-sector thought leaders, practitioners and advocates at California’s premier affordable housing and homelessness conference &mdash
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Webinar: New Paradigms in Housing, June 8, 8:30 am EDT
Community is more important now than ever, as is the demand for innovative strategies for affordability. New developments are taking into account not just where people want to live, but reimagining&nb
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A Conversation about Makita USA's Outdoor Electric Power System
Green builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. recently met with Ed Sidoruk of Makita USA, who shared some helpful information about Makita’s outdoor power equipment line, which is also the wo
What is a Passive House - An Introduction
According to Wikipedia, the definition of a passive house is “is a rigorous, voluntary standard for energy efficiency in a building, reducing its ecological footprint. It results in ultra-low en
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In this live workshop on Facebook, hosted by the GWA Group and Caroma, Global GreenTag’s Program Director and CEO David Baggs will be advising professionals to help manage product specifications
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Virtual Workshop: Radon-Resistant New Construction, April 13, 1 pm EDT
The purpose of this course is to educate building professionals about radon measurement, radon-resistant measures in a new single-family home construction, as well as radon-mitigation measures in exis
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FREE Webinar: Transforming Built Infrastructure to Support Net Zero, March 11, 9 am EST / 1pm BST
As part of the N8 Research Partnership’s ambitious Net Zero North agenda, we invite you to join experts from the N8 universities, House by Urban Splash, Northern Housing Consortium and
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Webinar: Passive House Design Build for Architecture Students, March 9, 6 pm EST
This webinar will examine these issues of curriculum, pedagogy and student expectations through the example of a student designed passive house in Brookings, South Dakota that is part of a larger
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RGBC Meeting with Rick Nortz from Mitsubishi by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, Nov 13, Boston
The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the Commonwealth by championing green building practices in our communities. Join us on the second Monday of each …
The Texas Energy Summit – CATEE 2017, Nov 13 - 15, Plano
The Texas Energy Summit – CATEE 2017 is a premiere educational conference and business expo that provides our attendees the opportunity to engage in a lively conversation about cleaner air, a better…
The LEED for Homes Green Rater Training is designed to prepare qualified participants to provide verification services on LEED for Homes projects. The GreenHome Institute, formerly The Alliance for…
VivaGreenHomes.com invites professionals from the 3 hottest industries, Tech + Sustainability + Real Estate, to network, promote and have fun! ViewHouse Ballpark Location. Close to Union Station R…
Emerging Trends in the Built Environment, October 3, 4-7pm, Los Angeles
The Corporate Partners Program will kick off its 2017-2018 focus on sustainability in the built environment with an event at Gensler. Business leaders will discuss emerging trends, technologies and…
The Rooftop Hop - September 30, Tour 5 Green Spaces in the Chattanooga Area!
The 6th Annual Rooftop Hop is returning on Sept. 30th. Tour 5 Green Rooftops in one evening - Join green|spaces for this sell out event. Tickets include; Access to all 5 Rooftop Locations A…
This program will provide a comprehensive introduction to the process of Building Commissioning, and its value in both new and existing buildings for healthy indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and…
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