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Greening our Schools while focusing on health, June 14, North Haven, CT, 5 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Greening our school while focusing on health.

MaryBeth Smuts, PhD - “Successful Strategies for Greening Existing School Buildings”  U.S. EPA Region 1- New England, Region

Filed under: Green Schools

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Health,Green Schools,School requirements,Green tools

0 replies | 1175 views | Posted on: 06/04/2020 | Last updated: 06/04/2020

Cleanpower 2023, Conference & Exhibition, May 22 - 25, New Orleans, Louisiana

by himj // Student Of Green Building

CLEAN POWER is an exhibition hub for the renewable energy industry and supply chain. CLEAN POWER features exhibitors and conference programming specifically for utility-scale solar and storage as

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 1405 views | Posted on: 04/23/2023 | Last updated: 04/26/2023

LEED for Cities and Communities Professional 2-Day Training + Exam, Online, April 27-28

by himj // Student Of Green Building

LEED for Cities and Communities rating system helps projects create and operationalize responsible, sustainable, and specific plans for natural systems, energy, water, waste, transportation, and many

0 replies | 1168 views | Posted on: 04/05/2023 | Last updated: 04/06/2023

USGBC LEED Green Associate Exam Prep Series, Spring 2023, Online, 4 Sessions Starting April 19, 5-7:30pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC is excited to offer this 4-session exam prep series designed to assist with your pursuit of a LEED Green Associate credential.

In this preparation you can meet with your colleagues from acros

0 replies | 1628 views | Posted on: 03/17/2023 | Last updated: 03/17/2023

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: The Why and How of Home Performance for Electrification, April 4, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Electrify My Home (EMH) for the final session of the ‘lunch-and-learn’ webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series highlights the tremendo

California Green Building

0 replies | 1189 views | Posted on: 03/01/2023 | Last updated: 03/02/2023

Leadership Lunch: Dr. Mark Berry and Jennifer Winn of Southern Company, March 14, 12-1 pm EDT, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

Southface Institute is a sustainable building nonprofit that strengthens equity and the environment by transforming residential and commercial structures at every stage of the building life cycle.

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

0 replies | 1909 views | Posted on: 02/17/2023 | Last updated: 02/18/2023

Free Online Event with Passive House Massachusetts: New Building Codes & Passive House: What Municipalities Need to Know. Feb 7, 12pm-1:30pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Massachusetts has updated it's building codes with a strengthened Stretch Code that goes into effect in 2023 - and introduced a new Specialized Opt-In Code that communities can begin opting i

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1020 views | Posted on: 01/14/2023 | Last updated: 01/14/2023

Free Online Course (and Series): Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes: Developing a Workscope for Attic Efficiency Upgrades, January 25, 9-11AM

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Air sealing and insulating are foundational to high-performance homes, with numerous interactive benefits for the home and occupants. The Air Sealing and Insulating Existing Homes series will provide

0 replies | 1722 views | Posted on: 12/27/2022 | Last updated: 12/31/2022

Efficient and Healthy Schools Campaign Webinar Series: Energy Efficiency Plus Health, January 10, February 14, March 14

by samanthaklein // Intern

This is a three-part webinar series for school district staff. All three sessions must be attended. Info is as follows:

Jan 10th: What’s in Your Kit? Tools to Save Energy and Improve IEQ in S

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Energy Efficiency,Education,Healthy Schools

0 replies | 1666 views | Posted on: 12/07/2022 | Last updated: 12/09/2022

FREE Webinar: Green Affordable Home, Fire, & Earthquake Resistant, August 8, 2 pm EDT

by Power Community Development Systems Inc.

All landowners, home contractors, home developers, architects, engineers, financial advisors, realtors, investors, homeowners: this webinar is for you!

Learn how to build homes that are strong eno

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Fire Safety,Green Homes,Earthquake

0 replies | 1369 views | Posted on: 07/16/2020 | Last updated: 07/24/2020

Webinar: Green Code for High Performance Healthcare (LEED Training), August 7, 12:15 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide and overview of Standard 189.3 as well as a comparison of Standard 189.3 to LEED.

1. Attendees will learn how Standard 189.3 Site Sustainability requirements can help

Filed under: Green Living

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,LEED,Health,Healthcare

0 replies | 1548 views | Posted on: 07/01/2020 | Last updated: 07/02/2020

Webinar: The Role of Flooring in Healthy Indoor Spaces, June 30, 1 PM ET

by Richard Minasian // Student

Due to increased concerns of pandemics brought on by COVID-19, there's a strong interest in healthy indoor spaces. The need to properly clean and maintain flooring must be balanced with other indo

Filed under: Webinars

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: healthy building strategies,Healthy Indoor Spaces,Indoor Health,Cleaning and maintenance

0 replies | 1841 views | Posted on: 06/17/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

Increasing Transparency in the Built Environment - March 30, 2017, 7:30-9:30 am - Denver

by JackSawyer // Student

Increasing Transparency in the Built Environment March 30, 2017, 7:30-9:30 am Xcel Energy 1800 Larimer St. Denver , CO 80202 Join USGBC Colorado and the Denver Chapter of IFMA for a March 30…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1393 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 12/07/2016

Webinar: USGBC Virginia 2020 Legislative Recap, June 1, 11 AM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join USGBC’s Senior Policy Council, Liz Beardsley, and the Executive Director of the Virginia Energy Efficiency Council, Chelsea Harnish!

The 2020 session of the Virginia General Assembly was

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Resiliency,Online Business Classes,Policy and legislation

0 replies | 1157 views | Posted on: 05/24/2020 | Last updated: 05/24/2020

Free Webinar Hosted by NBI, Planning and Design for Getting to Zero in Schools, October 8, 10 - 11 am PDT

by Connie NBI

Zero energy school construction is a growing trend across the country. An innovative combination of internal and external champions, integrated design, energy efficiency management strategies and rene

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,Schools,Zero Energy,Net Zero Energy,NZE

0 replies | 1543 views | Posted on: 05/06/2020 | Last updated: 05/07/2020

FREE Webinar - State Pollinator-Friendly Solar Initiatives, Hosted by CESA, May 5, 1-2:30 pm

by Veer Mudambi // Journalist - Writing Green

Recognizing that solar installations can benefit from pollinator-friendly ground cover, many states have taken action to promote this promising solar PV design and management approach. In this webinar

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Pollinators,Nature

0 replies | 1536 views | Posted on: 04/22/2020 | Last updated: 04/23/2020

Thermal Bridge Modeling Half Day Introduction, April 6 @ 1:00 - 5:00 pm, Brooklyn, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Half-Day Introduction to thermal-bridge modeling for Passive House projects. This seminar will introduce the core concepts and tools for thermal bridge modeling with a particular eye towards the mode…

Filed under: Passive House

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 884 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/04/2017

Sustainability Forum Luncheon Seminar: Developing a Waterfront Resiliency Plan, April 5th 11:30-1pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Sustainability Forum Luncheon Seminar: Developing a Waterfront Resiliency Plan for Beverly, MA When: Wednesday, April 5th, 11:30am-1pm Where: 100 Beverly Cummings Center, Suite 221-E, Beverly MA 0…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Sea level rise

0 replies | 1176 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

AIA Westchester Hudson Valley 2017 Design & Technology Expo, March 13 - 1-9pm, Tarrytown

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2017 DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY EXPO, PROGRESSION AIA Westchester Hudson Valley 2017 Design & Technology Expo March 13 - 1-9pm Westchester Marriot 670 White Plains Road Tarrytown, NY, 10591 EXPO FL…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: AIA Westchester Hudson Valley

0 replies | 793 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

Free Event: Moving Goods & People to, from, and along the Brooklyn Waterfront, 3/31, 9:00AM - 4:00PM, Brooklyn, NY

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Moving Goods and People to, from, and along the Brooklyn Waterfront by BWRC and UTRC Friday, March 31, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM EDT Location: Brooklyn Borough Hall 209 Joralemon Street Brooklyn, N…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Transportation,New York Events,Brooklyn,Waterfront

0 replies | 1594 views | Posted on: 03/03/2017 | Last updated: 03/03/2017

Green Roof Design & Installation Training: Feb 23, 8:30-5pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Green Roof Design & Installation Training by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities When: Thursday, Feb 23 - 8:30am to 5pm Where: Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (CMPBS) - 8604 FM 969, Aus…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Training event

0 replies | 1471 views | Posted on: 02/19/2017 | Last updated: 02/19/2017

Internship Opportunity: City of Boston’s Office of Environment, Energy, and Open Space

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Internship Opportunity: City of Boston’s Office of Environment, Energy, and Open Space Pay: $18 per hour Duration: Now through June. 25-35 hours per week, based on candidate’s availability. L…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 1490 views | Posted on: 02/09/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2017

Webinar: GreenBiz: The State of Green Business 2017 - January 31, 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Webinar: GreenBiz: The State of Green Business 2017- January 31, 1 pm EST Join GreenBiz January 31st for the the release of the 10th annual edition of State of Green Business. Each year, the re…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainability,Greenbiz,Green Business

0 replies | 1434 views | Posted on: 01/30/2017 | Last updated: 01/30/2017

USGBC MA: Building Tech Forum 2017, February 16, 5:30-8:30 pm: The Rise of the Smart Cities, Boston

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Investigate the next frontier for sustainability in the urban realm: the potential of smart cities. Learn how this growing trend will benefit the agenda for sustainability. Hear from Jascha Fran…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 607 views | Posted on: 01/17/2017 | Last updated: 01/23/2017

 

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