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Pro Tour: All-Electric, LEED High School and Tech Center, September 4, Burlington, Vermont

Posted by: Shivani

On September 4, NESEA returns to Burlington, VT for an in-depth Pro Tour of a new, all-electric high school an

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0 replies | 16 views | Posted on: 06/19/2026

Building EHS Management Systems for the AI Era, Online, August 25, 2 - 3 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

AI is transforming the way organizations manage risk, compliance, and performance. However, establishing a str

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0 replies | 51 views | Posted on: 06/17/2026

4th International Summit on Non-Renewable and Renewable Energy (ISNRE2026), August 24 - 25, Venice, Italy

Posted by: Shivani

Spectrum Conferences has a fabulous line of speakers who will address the key issues in non-renewable and rene

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0 replies | 45 views | Posted on: 06/17/2026

2026 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings, August 2 - 7, Pacific Grove, California

Posted by: Shivani

The 2026 Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Buildings will bring together professionals from around the glob

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0 replies | 240 views | Posted on: 06/05/2026

Sustainability Symposium 2026: Systems Reckoning, A Free Online Event Hosted by GreenBuilder Media, June 3-4, 12-3pm

Posted by: Allison Friedman

The systems we rely on are under pressure. Housing. Energy. Insurance. Infrastructure. Finance. What comes nex

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0 replies | 394 views | Posted on: 05/29/2026

Free Webinar: Getting In the Front Door—The Many Pathways to a Career in Decarbonization, July 8, 10 - 11 am

Posted by: Shivani

This one-hour webinar will highlight entry-level and advanced opportunities in the green workforce, with a foc

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0 replies | 322 views | Posted on: 05/21/2026

Building Science Fundamentals with BSC, Online, July 07 - 16, 1 - 5 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to desig

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0 replies | 306 views | Posted on: 05/23/2026

Women in Green, June 18, 2pm, Cleveland, Ohio

Posted by: Shivani

Rooted in empathy, adaptability, and enduring strength, women possess a powerful resilience to lead through cr

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0 replies | 354 views | Posted on: 05/22/2026

Scaling Energy Efficiency Investment in the Multifamily and Small and Medium Building Markets, Online, June 16, 2 - 4 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Commercial buildings are responsible for roughly 40% of total U.S. energy consumption per year, as well as alm

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0 replies | 661 views | Posted on: 05/14/2026

10th Edition of International Conference On Materials Science And Engineering

Posted by: Sophia Loren

The 10th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (Materials 2027) will be hel

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0 replies | 232 views | Posted on: 05/13/2026

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Free Webinar: The Induction Advantage - Fast, Clean, Powerful, September 17, 10 - 11:30 am PT

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

As sustainability becomes a top priority, induction cooking is emerging as a critical solution for decarbonizi

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0 replies | 47 views | Posted on: 06/19/2026

Ultra-Low-Energy Buildings and Microgrids Tools for Resilience and Decarbonization, Online, September 16, 12 - 3 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

The key goal of this course is to introduce the building design and management professions to the relationship

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0 replies | 55 views | Posted on: 06/19/2026

Air-to-Air Energy Recovery Applications: Best Practice, Online, September 15, 12 - 3 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Air-to-air energy recovery is a very cost-effective and efficient way to recycle waste energy and create super

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0 replies | 48 views | Posted on: 06/19/2026

Green California Summit, September 15 - 16, Pasadena, California

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

This year marks the 20-year anniversary of Green Technology, a momentous milestone that celebrates two decades

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0 replies | 51 views | Posted on: 06/19/2026

Advancing Circularity with TRUE, a USGBC First Friday Webinar, Online, September 11, 1 - 2 pm PT

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

This session will cover an overview of circularity and how TRUE (and LEED) work to advance the circular econom

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0 replies | 48 views | Posted on: 06/19/2026

Designing Residential Ventilation Systems to Meet ASHRAE Standard 62.2, Online, September 9, 12 - 3 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

This course will provide a brief overview of fundamental IAQ principles as applicable to residential buildings

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0 replies | 17 views | Posted on: 06/19/2026

GPRO Operations and Maintenance for Schools, Online, September 9, 9 am - 1 pm

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

School facility and custodial staff members are unsung heroes in the quest for healthy and high-performing sch

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0 replies | 20 views | Posted on: 06/19/2026

Demystifying Dehumidification: Designing Efficient and Effective HVAC Moisture Removal Systems, Online, September 8 - 9, 12 - 3 pm ET

Posted by: Shivani

Group: Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

Humidity control remains one of the most misunderstood — and most frequently misapplied — aspects

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0 replies | 23 views | Posted on: 06/19/2026

BayREN C&S Training: ECC-Verified Quality Insulation Installation (QII) - offered in partnership with Energy Code Ace, September 2, 9:30 - 10:30 am PT

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

This course focuses on prescriptive quality insulation installation (QII) requirements in the Energy Code for

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0 replies | 22 views | Posted on: 06/19/2026

Free Webinar: Passive House Strategies in Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates, July 9, 12 pm PT

Posted by: Shivani

Group: California Green Building

This presentation explores the unique challenges and effective solutions for applying Passive House principles

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0 replies | 163 views | Posted on: 06/18/2026

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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 | 10721 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015

The Green Brick Wall

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 | 6005 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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6 replies | 10263 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

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6 replies | 128 views | Posted on: 04/13/2026

Clean Power

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 | 5792 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015

Details / Specifications

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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5 replies | 4533 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 | 4654 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 | 6198 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

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4 replies | 10760 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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4 replies | 17677 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022

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Massachusetts Green Builders

A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...

53 members | 1206 discussions

Equity and Green Building

Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...

19 members | 75 discussions

Emerging Green Professionals

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

New York Green Building Group

Come here to interact with others from New York State! Discuss local green building issues and events with you… more...

16 members | 629 discussions

California Green Building

This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...

15 members | 1112 discussions

Florida Green Building Group

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 | 166 discussions

Connecticut Green Building

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 | 100 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 | 172 discussions

Developing Technologies

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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