Other Green Building Discussions

Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking, January 24, 4-7pm, Watertown, MA

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance building. Each month, we will have short presen… more...

  Filed under: Massachusetts

USGBC MA Annual General Meeting, January 23, 5:30pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Join USGBC MA to celebrate the community’s success and look forward to our future goals. This past year we have accomplished a lot together, including launching our Green Building Leadership Institute and our Workforce … more...

  Filed under: Massachusetts

The Reasons Why the Museum of Tomorrow has a LEED-certified Gold Seal

Green Building,LEED Certified,Brazil

by Suelen Ribeiro Architect/ LEED GA

Designed by the architect Santiago Calatrava, the Museum of Tomorrow is located in the Pier de Mauá, the port area of the city of Rio de Janeiro. It is the first Brazilian museum to receive the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environm… more...

  Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

TRUE - A New Rating System Administered by GBCI

GBCI,TRUE,Green Building Certification

by NSchepis Student at Bridgewater State

Green Business Certification Inc. (GCBI) recently introduced its new brand identity for its zero waste rating system known as TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency). The TRUE Zero Waste certification was previously administered by the U.S… more...

  Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Suggest me a good green building material for Landscaping

by rikirman Finding the best in Nature

Howdy, everyone, I am new to this site and new in the green building industry, Recently my team got a project in Dubai and the construction is going under the guidelines of Dubai municipality for green building. I think Dubai is the first c… more...

  Filed under: Environment

California is Paying Other States to Take Its Excess Solar Power

by Matt Z. Student

California’s solar power has been booming in recent years. In 2010, only 0.5% of electricity in California was produced by solar power. In 2016, solar power, from both rooftop panels and solar facilities, accounted for nearly 15% of a… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Study Links Green Buildings to Higher Cognitive Function

Green Building Impact,Cognitive Function

by Kalyani.rc Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Can better thinking and better health be found in green-certified buildings? New research says yes. Both indoors and out, the built environment plays a critical role in our overall health and well-being. This is especially true as about 90%… more...

  Filed under: Studies/Surveys

Conquering the Energy Code for Architects and Engineers: Residential, January 17th in NYC

Energy Codes,Energy Conservation,Architects,Engineers

by AbbieKnight

The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code:Residential prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requirements in the 2015 NYS Energy Conservation Construction Code and de… more...

  Filed under: New York

RESNET Building Performance Conference || February 26-28, 2019 - New Orleans, LA

by Yishan

“Over the years it has been my experience that attending the RESNET conference is essential to personal development and staying on the edge of what’s going on. If you haven’t been, don’t miss this one!” Jo… more...

  Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Biobags manufacturer in Chennai

by ensafeindia ensafeindia

At Ensafe our goal is to eliminate disposable plastic bags that affects our environment. We provide innovative, safe and recyclable compostable bags and enable you build a better future for all. more...

  Filed under: Industry Organizations and Associations