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Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 4, 4 pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is the 23rd building in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts to achieve the Certified Living Building designation! It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero e… more...

  Filed under: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1611 views | Posted on: 02/04/2020 | Last updated: 02/11/2020

Webinar: ENERGY STAR and Green Building Rating Systems: Wednesday, February 12, 1-2 pm

by Veer Mudambi Journalist - Writing Green

During this session, attendees will learn how to use EPA tools and resources to help meet requirements for green building rating systems such as the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), t… more...

  Filed under: Energy Star

0 replies | 1287 views | Posted on: 02/06/2020 | Last updated: 02/06/2020

Zero Waste Events: Tips & Tools, February 12, Pittsburgh, PA

Zero Waste,Rating Systems,Green Building Alliance

by abu417 Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Join for an introduction to Zero Waste.  Speaker Kara Magoolaghan will present on the TRUE Zero Waste Rating System, how it relates to facility operations, and give anecdotal examples for how GBA executes Zero Waste Events.  … more...

0 replies | 1285 views | Posted on: 01/21/2020 | Last updated: 01/21/2020

RESNET Conference 2020, February 24-26, Scottsdale, AZ

Green Building Certifications,Arizona

by mkilmartin Intern

The RESNET Building Performance Conference provides a diverse and dynamic venue where you can obtain usable solutions in an evolving industry. Get up to date on strategic solutions for you and your business, network with like-minded profess… more...

0 replies | 1494 views | Posted on: 12/16/2019 | Last updated: 12/16/2019

GPRO Operations and Maintenance Essentials, December 16-17, Pittsburgh, PA

LEED Pilot,Energy Efficiency Design Course,GPRO Certification

by abu417 Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

GPRO is a comprehensive international training and certificate program that teaches the people who build, renovate and maintain buildings the principles of sustainability combined with trade-specific green construction knowledge. Green Buil… more...

0 replies | 1246 views | Posted on: 12/04/2019 | Last updated: 12/04/2019

14th Annual North American Passive House Conference: December 4-8, Washington, DC

Washington, D.C.,Passive House Institue US,Passive House Tour

by abu417 Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

The number of passive buildings certified and built each year grows exponentially. They're hitting critical mass, so come tjoin Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) in Washington, DC for the 14th Annual North American Passive House Confer… more...

0 replies | 1528 views | Posted on: 10/20/2019 | Last updated: 12/03/2019

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, December 13, 4pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It's the 23rd in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts! It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, has composting toilets, and has been made … more...

  Filed under: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1101 views | Posted on: 11/22/2019 | Last updated: 11/26/2019

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, December 18, 12pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz Living Building Coordinator

Did you know the Hitchcock Center is a Living Building? It is the 23rd Certified Living Building in the world and the 4th in Massachusetts! It is designed to model systems in nature, it’s net zero energy and water, has composting toil… more...

  Filed under: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 11/22/2019 | Last updated: 11/26/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Living Building's Declare 2.0 Introduction, December 5, 11:00 EST

Free webinar,Declare Labels,Green Certification

by abu417 Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Declare is a transparency label that allows manufacturers of ecologically sound products to secure a competitive market advantage through transparent ingredient reporting and an approved compliance pathway for multiple green building progra… more...

0 replies | 1998 views | Posted on: 11/13/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

All-Day LEED for Homes Workshop, December 10, Grand Rapids, MI

HVAC,LEED V4,Green Certification

by abu417 Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

LEED certification is the most well-known green rating system in the world, but how does the new version work with residential spaces such as homes and multifamily? Join as they take you through each phase of the project from d… more...

0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 11/14/2019 | Last updated: 11/14/2019

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