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Better Building by Design (BBD), May 6-7, South Burlington, Vermont
Posted by: Shivani
In a time of market volatility, this year's conference rallies bold thinkers and doers to forge collaborat
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Posted by: Shivani
Organizations face increasing uncertainty as rules and requirements evolve at an unprecedented pace. This webi
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Free Webinar: Grid-System Strategies for Resilient Cooling, April 30, 12 - 1 pm PT
Posted by: Shivani
The U.S. electric grid is straining to keep up with rising demand for electricity, creating potential risks to
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Property Management (PM) Springfest, April 23, Toronto, Canada
Posted by: Shivani
PM Springfest brings you the ultimate one-day conference experience at an all-new venue! Join PM Springfest at
… more...0 replies | 136 views | Posted on: 03/10/2026
Free Webinar: From Data to Decisions: EPDs in the Age of AI, March 6, 9-9:45am PT / 12-12:45pm ET
Posted by: srusti_ithal
The EPD ecosystem is maturing—but the infrastructure behind it is struggling to keep pace. AI is acceler
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28th International Passive House Conference, April 24 - 25, Essen, Germany
Posted by: Shivani
The 28th International Passive House Conference will take place in the
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Nature in the Home: Principles of Biophilic Design, Online, April 6-27, 6 - 8 pm
Posted by: Shivani
Biophilic design fosters a stronger connection between people and nature in the built environment. In this onl
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Free Webinar: Community-System Strategies for Resilient Cooling, March 26, 12 -1 pm ET
Posted by: Shivani
Community infrastructure, such as thermal energy networks, district geothermal, urban forests, shade structure
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Our Ice Dam - Frustrating, Expensive, and a bit of a Mystery
Posted by: Allison Friedman
If you've got an ice dam this winter, you're not alone. I heard a funny noise late at night in o
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How are your Heat Pumps Doing this Winter: The Good, the Bad, & The Ugly?
Posted by: Allison Friedman
I don't want to gloat about my heat pumps entirely, believe me, as I just found out an older mini spl
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Free Webinar: Demystifying Industrial Heat Pumps, May 6, 10 am - 12 pm PT
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
Industrial heat pumps are a mature and well-researched process heating technology with over 30 years of proven
… more...0 replies | 38 views | Posted on: 03/21/2026
Decarbonization Tactics: Making Buildings Grid-Interactive, Online, May 6, 12 - 3 pm ET
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
This course will provide information on how all buildings that have one or more controllable energy-consuming
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Free Webinar: High Performance Heat Pump (4 Part Series), May 5 - 13, 9 am - 12 pm
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
This intermediate-level webinar series provides HVACR technicians with in-depth training on modern heat pump s
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Accelerating to Zero Tour at Rachel Carson EcoVillage, May 5, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Pennsylvania Sustainability Group
Join GBA to tour the nearly finished Rachel Carson EcoVillage project at Providence Heights and learn about th
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Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
Electrification is taking form in California - gas water heaters are being phased out in the Bay Area by 2027
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GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, Online Traning, May 5, 9 am - 12 pm ET
Posted by: Shivani
Group: New York Green Building Group
What is this training about?
In GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials, you’ll learn how to execu
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ClimaTech 2026, May 4-5, Boston, Massachusetts
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
ClimaTech 2026 is back in Boston, bringing together global leaders and innovators for a high-energy
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First Friday Webinar: State of Play - U.S. Existing Buildings Market, May 1, 1 - 2 pm PT
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
USGBC's Advocacy & Policy Team will share the state of play for existing buildings policy in the U.S.&
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Free Webinar: Common Cents - Overcoming Barriers For Sustainable Schools, April 16, 12 - 1 pm
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Illinois Green Building Group
Join Illinois Green Alliance as we explore innovative strategies to create healthier, energy-efficient schools
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Green California Summit, September 15-16, Pasadena, California
Posted by: Jonathan
Group: California Green Building
We are bringing together our two flagship events (Sustainable Facilities Forum and the Green California School
… more...0 replies | 69 views | Posted on: 03/19/2026
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I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating
Posted by: Allison Friedman
I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor … more...
16 replies | 10532 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015
Posted by: StyroHome
If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisibl… more...
7 replies | 5932 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015
use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms
Posted by: Christine O.
Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contrac
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Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald
The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric… more...
5 replies | 5701 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015
Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt
Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods
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Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real… more...
4 replies | 4560 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015
How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?
Posted by: Jonathan Cabinet Representative
When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically … more...
4 replies | 6076 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth. Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine
4 replies | 10600 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020
Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to
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Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Brett Duffy with Clean Surfaces recently shared a helpful introduction to CASPR Group’s "hands-
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
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Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...
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This is a group for students and professionals who are new to green building. Use this space to connect with o… more...
19 members | 32 discussions
Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...
16 members | 623 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
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There is so much green building going on in Florida, we needed a group to cover it all! This group is a place … more...
14 members | 161 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
13 members | 112 discussions
Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices
Georgia is home to some of the top sustainable green building talent in the nation. Within this group we will… more...
13 members | 93 discussions
Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group
Colorado is the perfect environment to build high performance building that are cost effective and comfortable… more...
12 members | 166 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 77 discussions
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