Other Green Building Discussions

WEBINAR: December First Friday Webinar (USGBC) Materials Transparency & LEED, December 6, 12:15pm EST

Certification,Webinar,USGBC,LEED V4

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

This dive into the complexity of the three Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credits in LEED version 4 BD+C and ID+C provides the rationale for why product choices are so important, and the details on how to achieve points within… more...

  Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

USGBC Webinar: Creating and Leading Cultures of Innovation to Drive the Green Building Agenda, August 26, 11:45 am MDT

Green Building,business,Innovation

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

How do we lead in a way that truly drives innovation? As a green building industry we have big plans to push sustainability practices into the future. To be at the forefront of rethinking sustainable design, construction and operational pra… more...

  Filed under: Education

USGBC First Friday Webinar: Introduction to Fully Ducted Heat Pumps for All Electric Heating and Cooling, December 4, 11:15 am CST

Energy,Heating and cooling systems,Heat Pumps,Electric

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

This session will discuss the concept of high-performance homes and buildings and the application of variable refrigerant flow (VRF) ducted heat pumps to meet their design and efficiency requirements. It will review different types of duct… more...

  Filed under: Energy

USGBC's November First Friday Webinar: Be Cool - How Designers Can Improve Thermal Comfort With HVLS Fans, November 6, 12:15 pm

Heating and cooling systems,Thermal Energy,Thermal Comfort,Fans

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

In this one-hour video presentation, attendees will explore how HVLS fans can contribute to LEED v4, increase thermal comfort, and provide a silent and elegant design strategy. Then, there will be a discussion about how to save energy and… more...

  Filed under: Webinars

GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, Online Training, September 30, 9am - 2pm

by MelissaH

In this GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green online course, you will learn how to see buildings differently and discover strategies to make them efficient, healthy and resilient. GPRO Fundamentals is designed for a range of… more...

  Filed under: Environment

Building Tech Forum (Online): Getting to Zero with Embodied Carbon, October 28, 4 pm EDT

Green Building,Net zero,Technology,built environment

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

Building Tech Forum: Roadmap to 2050 aimed to better understand how our carbon footprint will change to accommodate the Commonwealth’s commitment to become carbon neutral by 2050. Now, we’re narrowing in on a particular type of carbon t… more...

  Filed under: Webinars

Webinar: Weatherization Workshop, Presented by Center for EcoTechnology, October 28-29

energy efficient,Weatherization,Center for EcoTechnology,Air Leaks,DIY

by The Center for EcoTechnology (CET)

At this webinar, you will learn a number of easy DIY home weatherization techniques that will help seal up air leaks and make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. Center for EcoTechnology is offering this webinar on Wednesday 10… more...

  Filed under: Other - Education

Green Building Job Opportunity: HVAC Designer with Energy Vanguard

Green Building Jobs,HVAC,HVAC Designer,HVAC Design

by Rate It Green Team

Energy Vanguard is looking for an experienced HVAC designer.  If you have strong technical skills and are interested in working for a leader in the field of high performance residential buildings, this might be a great opportunity for … more...

  Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Webinar: Selecting Healthy Insulation and Air Sealants

Climate Change,Energy,Materials,Health

by samanthaklein Intern

Insulation and air sealing are two cost-effective ways to increase the energy efficiency of a home. However, the chemicals that are found in some of these products or used during their production can negatively impact the health of the peop… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Webinar: Plug In, Turn On, and Cook Up -- Electric Kitchens, December 10, 2 pm CST

Energy,Electric

by samanthaklein Intern

A myth-busting live cooking and tech tour with Electric Kitchens Super-Fan Chef Rachelle Boucher, co-founder of Kitchens to Life. There tends to be confusion about all-electric building codes and cooking options. Get plugged in to an emp… more...

  Filed under: Energy