Other Green Building Discussions

Snapshot on Sustainability - We stand on the shoulders of giants

Germany,Energy Infrastructure,built environment,energy independence

by StacySinclair Technical writer

USGBC-LA's blog "Snapshot on Sustainability", continues this week with reflections about the past built environment- and looking ahead. This week's new post is entitled, "I see further by standing on the shoulders of giants". I hope you w… more...

  Filed under: Resilience

USGBC MA Green Building Tour: Fort Hill E+ Homes Project, June 7, 5:30-7 pm

Green Building,Green Building Tour

by AbbieKnight

Sage Builders LLC’s Fort Hill E+ Homes Project consists of two energy-efficient duplex homes designed to look like a traditional Georgian Colonial and its companion carriage house. The featured homes are part of Boston’s E+ Green Buildi… more...

  Filed under: Events

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - New York's First CLT Building, Friday June 16, 5:45 pm, Farmington

Green Building Tour,CLT - Cross Laminated Timber

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour - New York's First CLT Building Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday May 26, 5:45 pm Farmington, NY CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and certificates of participation are available This … more...

  Filed under: New York

The Architect's Newspaper: Facades + Boston Conference, June 6

by AbbieKnight

Facades+ returns for a second time to Boston, this time expanding the morning forum with an afternoon of workshops. Facades+ brings together top professionals from the worlds of design, fabrication, and construction to consider how high per… more...

  Filed under: Events

Energy & Sustainability Summit 2017 May 25th 7:30am-6pm

Climate Change,clean energy,Sustainability

by Matt Z. Student

2016 was officially the warmest year on record, with temperatures almost 2 degrees Fahrenheit higher than the pre-industrial level. The year also brought change to Washington, with many uncertain or fearful of what is to come. California h… more...

  Filed under: California

The Future of the Grid May 24th 6-9pm

Energy Efficiency,Smart Grid,Electrical System

by Matt Z. Student

The energy industry is dramatically changing! In the face of expanding customer expectations, as today we use more electronic devices than ever, the demand for power continues to grow rapidly. With the increasing environmental regulation… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Webinar: Ending Energy Poverty May 30th 11:30-1:00pm

Energy Access,Affordable Energy

by Matt Z. Student

Global electrification reached 85.3% in 2014, however, over 1 billion people still do not have electricity and more than 2.7 billion people are without clean cooking facilities. What has worked in developing nations to increase access t… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Passive House Free Kickoff Event Presentation and Brewery tour, June 8th 6-8:30pm

by AbbieKnight

Connecticut Passive House Free Kickoff Event, Presentation and Brewery tour. Pushing the Envelope: How Passive House is Changing the Rules from Homes to Skyscrapers. Come learn about the Passive House movement here in Connecticut and aro… more...

  Filed under: Events

WEBINAR- 475 Presents Passive House, May 23, 1-2 pm, EDT

Passive House Design

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

In this presentation 475 will offer an intro-level look at the world of Passive House and why its so important for the future of energy efficient construction and climate change mitigation, for newcomers and experienced professionals alike.… more...

  Filed under: Webinars

Spring Greenbuild Mixer and Farewell Toast to Grey! USGBC MA - May 25, 2017, 5:30-8 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild 2017 is about six months from now, and while it might sound far off, it's never too early to get the party going! We will be celebrating the biggest green building conference of the year with a wicked party to get psyched up. At… more...

  Filed under: Massachusetts