Other Green Building Discussions

Earth Day Tours of the R.W. Kern Center, April 22, Online, 10 am - 5 pm

Living Building Challenge,Living Building,virtual tour,Online

by Kern Center 17th Certified Living Building

Join us online for a tour of the R.W. Kern Center, an innovative green building and the 17th certified Living Building. Learn about rainwater collection, natural greywater treatment, composting toilets, renewable energy and more w… more...

  Filed under: Events

Online: USGBC Missouri Gateway Chapter, Annual Green Building Showcase, May 11, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

Green Building Showcase,USGBC Missouri Gateway

by Ashley Freeman

Annual Green Building Showcase Join on Zoom, for the annual Green Building Showcase to learn about four local projects. We will explore the designs and sustainable attributes of these projects that are underway in the Missouri … more...

  Filed under: Missouri

Free Webinar: Reconfiguring Future Urban Infrastructures, April 29, 9 - 10:30 pm BST (and multiple additional dates)

Sustainable Infrastructure,Urban Planning

by samanthaklein Intern

The COVID-19 crisis has put urban infrastructure under the spotlight. New questions on the ways we build (and build back) infrastructure in cities are now front and centre globally. Faced with a combination of economic, environmental, healt… more...

  Filed under: Urban Planning

Webinar: Principles for Delivering Urban Nature-based Solutions, April 29, 12 pm BST

Sustainable Infrastructure,Urban Planning,built environment,Nature

by samanthaklein Intern

The principles are primarily intended to be used by developers, owners, operators and occupiers of buildings within an urban context. The aim is to provide a concise overview of practical methods and best practice examples that empower infl… more...

  Filed under: Urban Planning

Free UK Webinar: Advancing Net Zero, April 29, 12 pm BST

Energy,Government Policy,Carbon,Net zero,built environment

by samanthaklein Intern

Climate change is having devastating effects on our environment and it is clear that business as usual is no longer good enough and that fundamental changes are necessary. The government property profession has the opportunity to make a rea… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Online GPRO Training: Operations & Maintenance Essentials, April 23 & 30

GPRO,Training,Operations and Maintenance

by samanthaklein Intern

Did you know that efficiently operated and well-maintained buildings can reduce operating costs by 20-50% while improving occupancy rates and tenant satisfaction? This is just one of the many reasons why green operations and maintenance (O&… more...

  Filed under: Webinars

Webinar: The Carbon Roundtable - Are You Considering Net Zero? April 22, 7 am EDT / 12 pm BST

Energy,Earth Day,Economy,Carbon,future,Net zero

by samanthaklein Intern

Becoming a carbon neutral business can feel like a bit of a minefield, no matter how new or far you are through the journey. Whenever we talk about carbon at our events, our attendees have a lot of questions. We can never get through the… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, April 22, 12 pm EDT

Sustainability,Public Health,restrooms,locker rooms,Covid-19

by samanthaklein Intern

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. Emphasizing public health should not require … more...

  Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Webinar: Managing the Net Zero Challenge Within the Built Environment, April 22, 10 am EDT

Energy,Earth Day,Net zero,built environment

by samanthaklein Intern

How on Earth? – an Earth Day special event - will bring a virtual panel of industry leaders and academics from the built environment together with policy shapers, economists, behaviouralists, and decision makers to discuss how we… more...

  Filed under: Energy

Green Schools Conference, Center for Green Schools, June 28-29

by PhoebeBeierle Schools are the place to bring sustainability and green building to life and foster lifelong green skills

The Green Schools Conference (GSC) is the premier education and engagement opportunity for teachers, parents, students, school and district staff, educational leaders, building industry professionals, non-profit partners and others who are … more...

  Filed under: Green Schools