Other Green Building Discussions

USGBC MA Annual General Meeting Wednesday, January 31, 4:30-8pm, Boston

USGBCMA

by Amy

It's time to turn the page on 2017 and get ready for an event-packed month with USGBCMA. Join USGBC to celebrate the community's success of the past year and share a story or two about the transformation of real estate. This has been a … more...

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An Optimistic Report from the Dystopian, Apocalyptic World of 2030 Fri, January 19 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Sustainable Architecture

by Amy

An Optimistic Report from the Dystopian, Apocalyptic World of 2030 In the last decade, carbon levels increased 20 parts per million (from 380 to 403), the population grew by one billion, global temperature increased by half a degree Cels… more...

  Filed under: Massachusetts

Living Building Practitioner Training: Full-Day Workshop Jan 30th Boston

Living Building Challenge,USGBCMA

by Amy

The Living Building Challenge asks: What if every single act of design and construction made the world a better place? Join the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter and the New England Living Building Challenge Collaborative for a day combinin… more...

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‘Capturing the Value of Sustainability’ - Report Launch and Panel Debate, January 18, 8:30-10 am, London

UK Green Building

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

This event will outline the findings of the new UKGBC report and a panel of business leaders will discuss how sustainable business activities link to value and whether it is necessary to demonstrate this connection. ‘Capturing the Valu… more...

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The impact of green buildings in the Brazilian economy

Green Building,Economy,Brazil

by Suelen Ribeiro Architect/ LEED GA

Green building is gaining space in Brazilian economy, accorded with GBCB (Green Building Council Brazil), sustainable buildings account about 10% of the national construction GDP. This is significant especially since civil construction has … more...

  Filed under: Green Building Finance

Open House at AEA Chicago's Hands-On Training Lab, January 11, 3:30-7 pm

Energy Affordability

by ajay

Learn how to build more sustainable, efficient buildings in 2018. Visit AEA's Chicago Hands-on Training Lab and learn about courses and technical support for contractors working on Passive House & Net Zero Energy projects. At AEA's tra… more...

  Filed under: Illinois

The 4th Annual Energy Storage Policy Forum, Feb 14th, Washington DC

by Oyin

The Energy Storage Policy Forum continues to host the most important policy conversations that promote competitive and reliable storage across the United States. The Energy Storage Policy Forum continues to host the most important polic… more...

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WMGC - Western Massachusetts Green Night, January 10, Northampton - Energy Incentives in Western Massachusetts

WMGC

by Amy

Attend Western Massachusetts Green Night at Platform Sports Bar from 5-7pm on January 10th to learn all about Energy Efficiency Incentives in Western Massachusetts. Mark Tajima and Tom Rossmassleri of Energia in Holyoke, MA will lead a … more...

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Passive House MA Meeting, January 9, 6:30-8 pm, Boston

Boston

by Amy

Passive House January Meeting Building for an All-Renewable Future: The Passive House Primary Energy Renewable Framework Presented by Bronwyn Barry, RA, CPHD January 9, 2018 6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Boston Join USGBC for the first meeting … more...

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Climate Adaptation Forum - Friday, January 12, Boston

Climate Change

by Amy

Risk Management Choices: Adaptation Strategies by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the Insurance Industry Friday, January 12, 2017 Registration - 7:15 AM Program - 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM University of Massachusetts Club One Beac… more...

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