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Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth.  Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine Hart of Caragreen Healthy Building Materials about Havelock loose fill wool insulation (1

Filed under: Insulation

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Insulation,Green Myth Busting,Green Building Myth Busting,Wool,Wool Insulation,Allergies,Caragreen,Myth Busting

4 replies | 7045 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020 | Last updated: 01/13/2023

Live Online: Re-Writing Development Rules for Prosperity, Sustainability & Equity, January 12, 10 am - 4 pm EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

More jobs and more affordable housing are top social goals. There is also a desire to remedy traffic congestion, environmental damage and the budget strain associated with wasteful and

Webinar: Heat and Buildings Decarbonisation Seminar, January 11, 10-11 AM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

‘Successful decarbonisation of heat and buildings is going to require changes to almost every existing property in Britain. This in turn will require a conversation with consumers unlike any bef

Webinar: Zero Carbon Zero Bills, Presented by Zero Carbon Home, January 21, 6pm CST

by SarahA

How to cut your heating bill, electric bill and carbon footprint to zero, by someone who has done it - David Green

This webinar is free. It will help you to save a lot of money and cut your carbon

Filed under: Green Building Finance

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Solar Energy,Carbon Reduction,Net Zero Energy,Zero Carbon,Carbon Footprint,Zero Carbon Home

0 replies | 976 views | Posted on: 01/02/2021 | Last updated: 01/02/2021

Webinar: Carbon Neutral Portfolio From Vision to Strategy, January 30, 12pm - 1:30pm CST

by SarahA

Join Nik Kaestner to learn how to make carbon neutrality a reality.

Join us for the second event in our 2020-2021 Sustainability Speaker Series! To learn more about the series and future events vis

Filed under: Green Schools

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Carbon Neutrality,Sustainable Schools,Carbon Neutral Portfolio,Decarbonizing

0 replies | 1211 views | Posted on: 01/02/2021 | Last updated: 01/02/2021

Cambria’s Coordinates Collection - 14 Quartz Surfaces Designed in Collaboration with Gensler

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots recently collaborated with Cambria’s Field Marketing Director Ellie Knips to bring Rate It Green Members and audience this video introduction to Cambria’s ne

Filed under: Quartz Countertops

Related to: Quartz Countertops,Countertops

Keywords: Green Building,Materials,Sustainability,Countertops,Cambria,Quartz Surfaces,Coordinates Collection

0 replies | 6290 views | Posted on: 01/08/2021 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

Online Course Presented by UKGBC: Global Green Building Virtual Learning Programme, January 29 - February 26

by SarahA

Global Green Building is an online learning programme, developed by UKGBC in collaboration with World GBC available anywhere, in your own time. It aims to help those new to sustainability in the built

Filed under: Online Courses

UK Green Building

Keywords: Sustainability,Online Courses,built environment,Net Zero Carbon,Circular Material Use

0 replies | 730 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/12/2021

Online: USGBC South Florida 2020 GalaVerde Awards, February 4, 4pm - 6:30pm EDT

by SarahA

For 11 years, USGBC South Florida GalaVerde has gathered sustainability advocates to toast the best in green building.

Join USGBC South Florida for our 11th annual GalaVerde LEEDership and Green Aw

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Awards,Green Awards

0 replies | 1064 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/11/2021

Book Talk: Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing, January 21, 12-1 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing is a comprehensive resource on how green building principles can be incorporated into affordable housing design, const

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Design,Sustainability,Construction,Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1251 views | Posted on: 01/15/2021 | Last updated: 01/15/2021

RESNET 2021, Virtual Building Performance Conference, February 22 - 24

by SarahA

The annual RESNET Building Performance Conference is a “can’t afford to miss” event for the rating, building performance and home building industry.  Due to the pandemic, t

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,building performance,RESNET 2021,Residential Energy Services

0 replies | 1269 views | Posted on: 01/22/2021 | Last updated: 02/16/2021

Online: Heat Pumps for your Home, by Southeast London Community Energy, February 10, 6:30 - 8 pm BST

by SarahA

Thinking of installing a heat pump? Wanting to find out how they work and how much they cost? All you need to know about heat pumps is here!

Feeling the cold recently? Well hopefully you've got

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Sustainability,Heat Pumps,Ground Source Heat Pump,Central heat

0 replies | 728 views | Posted on: 01/28/2021 | Last updated: 01/29/2021

ENC Thought Leadership Series: Midwest Energy Strategies, February 17, 1pm EST

by SarahA

Join us for the first session of our quarterly Thought Leadership Series.

OVERVIEW:

Join the USGBC ENC Region for a virtual, interactive session on progressive, Midwest-specific energy strategie

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Net zero,Zero Carbon,Midwest

0 replies | 972 views | Posted on: 01/28/2021 | Last updated: 01/28/2021

CalGreen vs Build It Green – What does it mean for our neighborhoods, February 18, 3:00pm EST

by SarahA

What does green building mean for an average homeowner? How does it translate into healthy living environment? CalGreen in plain terms.

Last year gave us a new Building Code, that brought green bui

Filed under: Government Policies

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Residential Buildings,Building Code

0 replies | 1110 views | Posted on: 01/28/2021 | Last updated: 01/29/2021

Strategic Energy, Sustainability & Climate Action Planning, February 23, 9am - 11:30am EST

by SarahA

This workshop will provide an introduction to strategic planning frameworks for achieving sustainable energy goals.

We are at a tipping point in the call for climate action – organizations ar

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,Sustainability,Carbon Reductions,Climate Action Plan

0 replies | 1257 views | Posted on: 01/28/2021 | Last updated: 01/28/2021

Webinar: Warm Homes for Less, Presented by South East London Community Energy, February 11, 11am BST

by SarahA

Are you worried about the cost of electricity and gas this winter? Discover how you can keep your Homes Warmer for Less.

Join our Warm homes for less webinar!

Take your first step to healthy hom

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,South East London Community Energy

0 replies | 876 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/30/2021

Online: WUFI Passive for Beginners, Presented by PHIUS, February 25, February 25, 1-5 pm EST

by SarahA

WUFI Passive is the energy model used for PHIUS+ Certification compliance. This workshop is intended both for those learning WUFI Passive for the first time, or those that learned WUFI Passive during

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Sustainability,Passive House,Green Buildings

0 replies | 1416 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/30/2021

Webinar: Blueprint: Best Practices in Sustainable New Construction, February 26, 12 -1 pm EST

by SarahA

Join this webinar to learn how to integrate sustainability at the start of a development project, from initial building design to sustainable construction strategies.

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Sustainability,Sustainable Construction,Development Project

0 replies | 1258 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 02/01/2021

Virtual 7th Annual Clean Energy and Sustainability Extravaganza, March 12, 11 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Extravaganza will be hosted by The Association of Energy Engineers National Capital Chapter (AEE NCC) and Leaders in Energy.

The panels will include:

  • Panel 1 – Opportunities for wom

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Sustainability,Engineers

0 replies | 664 views | Posted on: 02/27/2021 | Last updated: 02/27/2021

USGBC Georgia Presents: LEED Project Showcase - Public Sector Facilities, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by SarahA

Featuring public sector buildings that incorporate equity, health, and sustainability

The public sector has the second highest number of LEED certifications in the state of Georgia. The need for re

Women in Sustainability - Eco-Ableism: Disabilities & Environmentalism, March 31, 12:30 pm EDT, Webinar

by Ashley Freeman

A discussion of the intersections between disability, ableism, and environmental justice.

 

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Information and Resources

Keywords: Sustainability,eco-albelism,Environmentalism

0 replies | 1076 views | Posted on: 03/15/2021 | Last updated: 03/15/2021

Biophilic Design Virtual Symposium, Presented by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, March 25, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Biophilic design is more than just indoor greenery and proximity to plants. There are 14 different patterns of biophilic design that include everything from light and sound to how items are arranged i

Filed under: Urban Planning

Keywords: Sustainability,Health,built environment,biophilic design,Covid-19

0 replies | 1175 views | Posted on: 03/17/2021 | Last updated: 03/18/2021

BuildingEnergy Boston, Presented by NESEA, Online, May 5 - 7

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It brings more than 1,000 indust

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,NESEA,Sustainability,Northeast Solar Energy Association - NESEA,BuildingEnergy Boston

0 replies | 2920 views | Posted on: 03/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/08/2021

VIRTUAL Visible Green Home® Burh Becc Earth Day Celebration Tour 2021, April 24, 10-11:30 am EDT

by Kimberly Haner // Communications Director, MBA

In this very special virtual, multimedia, live event you will learn about all the aspects of this groundbreaking home including its genesis, design, systems, and features that helped it to become a fu

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

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. Empha

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

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

0 replies | 748 views | Posted on: 04/10/2021 | Last updated: 04/10/2021

Free Webinar: Windmill Green - Sustainable Design for the Developer and Tenant, June 7, 12 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

"Using Windmill Green as a case study we will explore how sustainable development, both from a Developer and Tenant perspective, has steered the design of the building. This webinar will look at

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

UK Green Building

Keywords: Design,Sustainability,Carbon,Urban Development,Net zero

0 replies | 843 views | Posted on: 05/20/2021 | Last updated: 05/20/2021