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Building Resilience: Construction in an uncertain world, October 14, Online, 9 am – 3:45 pm GMT
Posted by: Srushti
The built environment industry must prepare for a future defined by more intense, more frequent climate-relate
… more...0 replies | 109 views | Posted on: 09/19/2026
Biophilia Summit 2026, September 24, Online, 10 am - 6:30 pm CEST
Posted by: Patricie A
Biophilia Summit 2026
Biophilia in Practice: Sensing, Belonging, Regenerating
24 September 2026 | Online
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IMN's ESG & Decarbonizing Real Estate Winter Summit, February 2-3, Nashville, Tennessee
Posted by: Srushti
The ESG and Decarbonizing Winter Summit convenes trailblazing minds and key players shaping the future of sust
… more...0 replies | 60 views | Posted on: 09/17/2026
2026 Deconstruction + Reuse Conference, November 18 & 19, Phoenix, Arizona
Posted by: Srushti
The annual Deconstruction + Reuse Conference, organized by Build Reuse, convenes hundreds of industry professi
… more...0 replies | 124 views | Posted on: 09/14/2026
Getting to Zero (GTZ) Forum 2026, October 5 - 6, New York, NY
Posted by: Srushti
GTZ Forum amplifies effective policy, scalable technology, and market solutions that advance affordable,
… more...0 replies | 671 views | Posted on: 08/28/2026
2027 Green Schools Conference, February 8 - 10, Austin, Texas
Posted by: Srushti
The 17th annual Green Schools Conference (GSC) will be held February 8-10, 2027 at the Hyatt Regency in Austin
… more...0 replies | 336 views | Posted on: 08/10/2026
Posted by: Srushti
Globally, leaders and policy makers are doubling down on achieving net-zero emissions, while achieving resilie
… more...0 replies | 314 views | Posted on: 08/03/2026
Free Webinar: High performing existing buildings with LEED O+M, December 4, 1 - 2 pm ET
Posted by: Srushti
It is not just about today’s buildings; it’s about a better future. To position every building on
… more...0 replies | 170 views | Posted on: 08/03/2026
Free Webinar: Energy Code Compliance Verification (Formerly HERS), September 9, 9:30 - 11 am PT
Posted by: Srushti
Under the new 2025 energy code, HERS rating is now called Energy Code Compliance (ECC), but regardless of the
… more...0 replies | 535 views | Posted on: 08/01/2026
Home Back Up Battery Power - Success Starts with Design and Client Expectations
Posted by: Allison Friedman
As electric demand grows with an increased emphasis on electrification and resilience in a time where th
0 replies | 162 views | Posted on: 07/31/2026
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Resilient Meadville Projects Expo and Progress Report Luncheon, October 27, Meadville, Pennsylvania
Posted by: Srushti
Group: Pennsylvania Sustainability Group
Join Green Building Alliance and Resilient Meadville partners as they highlight the people, projects, and team
… more...replies | 23 views | Posted on: 09/21/2026
Illinois Renewable Energy Conference, October 19 - 20, Bloomington-Normal, Illinois
Posted by: Srushti
Group: Illinois Green Building Group
Illinois is at a pivotal moment for renewable energy. As investment and deployment accelerate, leaders across
… more...replies | 25 views | Posted on: 09/21/2026
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Michigan Green Building
What if one of the building materials of the future is something we already grow?
Join Green Home Institute
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Posted by: Shivani
Group: Michigan Green Building
This virtual Zoom lecture will explore the Omena House, designed by DF&A in 2007, which achieved LEED Gold
… more...replies | 55 views | Posted on: 09/21/2026
Reimagine Buildings: How to Decarb, Online, October 18, 11:30 am - 5 pm ET
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
Join PHCA to gain the actionable insights and connections you need to create buildings that make a difference.
… more...replies | 52 views | Posted on: 09/21/2026
Free Webinar: Checking Residential Load Calculations and Duct Design, December 3, 2 - 4 pm PT
Posted by: Srushti
Group: California Green Building
Load calculations and duct design have been required by the code for many code cycles, but few building depart
… more...0 replies | 150 views | Posted on: 09/15/2026
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Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Are you planning to earn your LEED AP Building Design & Construction professional credential? Join this tr
… more...0 replies | 142 views | Posted on: 09/15/2026
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Group: California Green Building
Ventilation 101 will cover the fundamentals of ventilation and will provide information to enable learners to
… more...0 replies | 147 views | Posted on: 09/19/2026
Free Webinar: Resiliency with Grid-tied Solar & Battery, November 10, 9:30 - 11 am PT
Posted by: Srushti
Group: California Green Building
This course is designed for forward-thinking home and business owners, builders, and architects who want to ta
… more...0 replies | 86 views | Posted on: 09/15/2026
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Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Join BE+ for an in-person building tour of the Enterprise Research Campus (ERC) in Allston, MA, a mixed-use in
… more...0 replies | 81 views | Posted on: 09/19/2026
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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...
17 replies | 10747 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...
8 replies | 6022 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
… more...6 replies | 10292 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017
Green Building Market: Driving the Future of Sustainable Construction
Posted by: alexa kelly
The Green Building Market is gaining significant momentum as the global construction industry shifts toward su
… more...6 replies | 177 views | Posted on: 04/13/2026
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 | 5812 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
… more...5 replies | 4565 views | Posted on: 03/14/2019
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 | 4676 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 | 6227 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 | 10792 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
… more...4 replies | 17734 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
53 members | 1228 discussions
Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...
19 members | 76 discussions
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 | 637 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
15 members | 1148 discussions
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 | 171 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 | 107 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 | 174 discussions
We are on the edge of incredible technologies. Quantum physics will soon allow molecular surgery that will p… more...
11 members | 78 discussions
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