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Advancing Circular Economy, a USGBC Building Transformation Forum, May 13, Seattle, Washington
Posted by: Shivani
Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases, ma
… more...0 replies | 313 views | Posted on: 04/23/2025
Build Better, In Person and Online (Hybrid Event), May 16, Auburn, Maine
Posted by: Shivani
The one-day Build Better training will provide a comprehensive summary of necessary strategies to build a &ldq
… more...0 replies | 142 views | Posted on: 04/24/2025
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The materials and products landscape architects specify significantly impact a project’s global warming
… more...0 replies | 215 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025
Green Builder Media's Sustainability Symposium 2025, Online, April 30-May 1, 12-3 pm ET
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Sustainability Symposium 2025: Force of Nature is a transformative two-day virtual event exploring ground
… more...0 replies | 273 views | Posted on: 04/29/2025
Posted by: Allison Friedman
AI is more than just a buzzword—it’s reshaping how buildings are designed, operated, and experienc
… more...0 replies | 289 views | Posted on: 04/19/2025
Keep Cooking During Power Outages | Impulse Labs Induction Cooktop
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
The demand for induction cooktops continues to rise as more people discover the health, preci
… more...0 replies | 687 views | Posted on: 04/19/2025
CXEnergy, April 28 - May 1, Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted by: Allison Friedman
CxEnergy is a leading conference and expo focused on commissioning, building technology, and energy manag
… more...0 replies | 283 views | Posted on: 04/09/2025
Building Innovation Conference, May 19-21, McClean, Virginia
Posted by: Shivani
There's no other event that brings together this unique set of individuals – from government agencie
… more...0 replies | 422 views | Posted on: 04/21/2025
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Join Trellis to explore practical ways to scale your climate program across your supply chain. Our expert
… more...0 replies | 504 views | Posted on: 04/03/2025
Posted by: Allison Friedman
The global trade landscape is facing rapidly evolving policies and shifting from multilateral agreements towar
… more...0 replies | 514 views | Posted on: 04/03/2025
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Free Webinar: From Mobilize to Manage: Decarb Strategies For Existing Buildings, May 14, 12 - 1 pm
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Illinois Green Building Group
This virtual, hour-long education session provides a practical introduction to decarbonizing existing building
… more...0 replies | 124 views | Posted on: 04/28/2025
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design, June 4–7, Boston, Massachusetts
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
AIA25 is more than just a conference; it’s an invitation to inspiration. Anchored by four days of immers
… more...0 replies | 216 views | Posted on: 04/29/2025
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
California’s push for building electrification is quickly driving major changes in the residential energ
… more...0 replies | 106 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025
RI: Providence Wind Turbine Tour, June 4, Providence, Rhode Island
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Massachusetts Green Builders
Green Energy Consumers Alliance and John Motta, part of the engineering team at the Narragansett Bay Commissio
… more...0 replies | 102 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025
Building the Circular Economy in New Jersey, June 3, Morristown, New Jersey
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases, ma
… more...0 replies | 105 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025
NYC Next: Shaping Building Decarbonization, June 2, New York, NY
Posted by: Shivani
Group: New York Green Building Group
The building industry is rapidly evolving, and New York City is at the cusp of a market shift. With the first
… more...0 replies | 94 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
This electric vehicle (EV) charging webinar is intended for building owners, designers, builders and developer
… more...0 replies | 41 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025
Posted by: Shivani
Group: California Green Building
Recent developments with building codes, safety requirements, utility rate structures, state incentives, and f
… more...0 replies | 42 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025
Free Online Course, Introduction to Passive House Trades, May 13, 9-11:30 PT
Posted by: Allison Friedman
Group: California Green Building
The Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House basics,
… more...0 replies | 48 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025
Greening Existing Schools Workshop, May 22, Skokie, Illinois
Posted by: Shivani
Group: Illinois Green Building Group
School facilities and capital planning staff are invited to a free interactive workshop on May
… more...0 replies | 63 views | Posted on: 04/25/2025
Most Popular Discussions
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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...
15 replies | 7349 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 | 3383 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 | 6999 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017
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 | 3416 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 | 2118 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 | 4009 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 | 3508 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 | 7810 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 | 8986 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022
Posted by: StacySinclair
I hope you will check out my latest blog for USGBC-LA: http://usgbc-la.org/blog/spotlight-on-sustainability-wh… more...
3 replies | 2055 views | Posted on: 04/26/2017
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A place to discuss local green building issues and events with your colleagues from Massachusetts. Feel free … more...
53 members | 1126 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 | 592 discussions
This is a place to discuss California green building issues and events. Please post your news, events, questio… more...
14 members | 858 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 | 148 discussions
Connecticut Green Building news and events. Add your news, events, questions, and comments. There's a lot goi… more...
13 members | 105 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 | 82 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 | 154 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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