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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
… more...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
… more...0 replies | 51 views | Posted on: 06/17/2026
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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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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Posted by: Allison Friedman
The systems we rely on are under pressure. Housing. Energy. Insurance. Infrastructure. Finance. What comes nex
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Posted by: Shivani
This one-hour webinar will highlight entry-level and advanced opportunities in the green workforce, with a foc
… more...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
… more...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
… more...0 replies | 354 views | Posted on: 05/22/2026
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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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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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
… more...0 replies | 47 views | Posted on: 06/19/2026
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
… more...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
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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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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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
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 | 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
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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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
53 members | 1206 discussions
Join this group to share information, news and events about making green and healthy buildings more affordable… more...
19 members | 75 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 | 629 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
15 members | 1112 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 | 166 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 | 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
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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