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Earthwood Techniques, Sept 3, West Chazy, New York
Low-cost foundations and earth-sheltering methods used at the Earthwood house are emphasized, accenting surface bonded wall construction and plank-and-beam roofing. The five elements that affect load calculations are discussed. Alternative … more...

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 08/13/2018
“Pursuit of Sustainability”, 6:00 - 9:00 PM, August 13, Chicago, IL
Jamie Biel, Director of Science and Sustainability for Treaty Oak Distilling, will lead a group discussion on Monday, August 13 beginning at 6pm about sustainability ideas/techniques in food and beverage, especially among small-to-mid size … more...

0 replies | 688 views | Posted on: 07/24/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018
Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles Coming To Rhode Island, August 16th, 5 - 7 pm, Bristol CT
REI Welcomes Charlies Myers of Massachusetts Hydrogen Coalition to Ask Any Questions about Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles on 8-16-18 Event Charlie Myers will update us on fuel cell electric vehicles coming to the market in the Northeast and… more...

0 replies | 1079 views | Posted on: 08/09/2018 | Last updated: 08/09/2018
3rd Annual Forward Symposium on Sustainability by USGBC Louisiana Chapter, Oct 19
Theme: Shared value, equity, and growth: designing a strategy for a sustainable future. The Forward symposium is designed to bring Louisiana's diverse green industry professionals together to propel the state's sustainability conversations… more...

0 replies | 1341 views | Posted on: 08/08/2018 | Last updated: 08/08/2018
Zero Carbon Buildings by Carbon Based Lifeforms, August 17 in Boston
In the last decade, carbon levels increased 20 parts per million (from 380 to 403), the population grew by one billion, global temperature increased by half a degree Celsius, and 25 percent more people moved into our cities. The world is… more...

0 replies | 890 views | Posted on: 08/08/2018 | Last updated: 08/08/2018
Tiny House & Simple Living Jamboree, August 23 - 26, Austin, Texas
The Jamboree plays host to the latest and greatest in tiny houses, simple living, and sustainability across the nation. Featured areas of the show include an outdoor Tiny Village with all kinds of small living structures (DIYs, bus & van co… more...

0 replies | 1795 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 08/06/2018
Design Well: Designing for Human Health and Performance, January 22-23, San Diego, CA
8:45-9:00 am Welcoming Remarks Eric Corey Freed, Founding Principal, organicARCHITECT 9:00 - 9:45 am Enhancing the User Experience in Buildings, the Environment and the Budget of Every Project through Biophilia Jodi Smits Anders… more...

0 replies | 2694 views | Posted on: 08/05/2018 | Last updated: 08/05/2018
Green Career and Networking Workshops and Green Jobs Forum, August 16, Washington DC
Learn about opportunities for green jobs in the DMV Region from economic development and workforce development officials from the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. Get tips from Leaders in Energy members who have landed or crea… more...

0 replies | 803 views | Posted on: 08/01/2018 | Last updated: 08/01/2018
Greenbuild: Building Tours, November 13, Chicago, IL
Green Building Tours are one of Greenbuild's most popular and exciting features, providing the opportunity to explore green buildings ranging from higher education facilities to sports venues. In 2018, Greenbuild tours in and around Chic… more...

0 replies | 676 views | Posted on: 07/30/2018 | Last updated: 07/30/2018
18th Annual Hawaii Build & Buy Green, 21 - 22 September, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Join USGBC Hawaii for the 18th Annual Build + Buy Green Conference. This annual event, in partnership with the Hawaii State Energy Office, and DEBDT brings together nationally acclaimed speakers and local experts in the fields of high perfo… more...

0 replies | 1113 views | Posted on: 07/30/2018 | Last updated: 07/30/2018
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