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FREE Webinar: The Basics of Building Science The Foundation of Healthy Indoor Air Quality, June 11, 2 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join Maine Indoor Air Quality Council on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST for a one-hour discussion of the 4 essential components of building science.  Understanding these four components

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,built environment,Building Science,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

0 replies | 1306 views | Posted on: 06/04/2020 | Last updated: 06/04/2020

BayREN C&S Training: 2025 Energy Code Changes – Single Family, Online, January 14, 9 - 10:30 am PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course will provide an overview of the 2025 Energy Code changes for single-family buildings, including changes to the structure of the energy code as well as changes to mandatory measures and per

California Green Building

0 replies | 310 views | Posted on: 12/01/2025 | Last updated: 12/01/2025

Webinar: What's Next for Efficiency & Renewables Episode 7, December 17, 10-11 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your questions about a low carbon future.  

On

Virtual Event: Elevate Together: 20 in 2020 Anniversary, December 8, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Elevate Energy will look back on our past 20 years of impact and share exciting new announcements for Elevate’s future. Steve Bynum of WBEZ will lead us through an exploration of Elevate th

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Illinois

0 replies | 1572 views | Posted on: 11/24/2020 | Last updated: 11/24/2020

Webinar: Healthier Homes or Healthy Home Washing? (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Recorded Webinar: Healthier Homes or Healthy Home Washing?
Recorded: Tuesday, July 28 | 2:00 pm Central
Speaker: Joe Medosch - Healthy Building Scientist at Hayward Score
Cost: Free

This we




Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Homes,Greenwashing

0 replies | 1785 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 12/16/2020

Webinar: Selling High Performance Homes, November 12, 12-4 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Those who’ve experienced living in a high-performance home testify to the higher quality of life and costs savings. These clients become even more than a good referral but advocates; one of

Filed under: Real Estate

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,High Performance Homes

0 replies | 1821 views | Posted on: 10/23/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Free Webinar: A More Transparent Shade of Green: EPD's Drive Restrooms to the Lead in Green Design, October 27, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Construction is going green. As both sustainability and efficiency advance in the built environment, architects, specifiers, and buyers are increasingly concerned with products that are environmentall

Filed under: Events

Keywords: EPDs,Electric Hand Dryers,restrooms,Hand Dryers,Bathrooms,Excel Hand Dryers

0 replies | 1327 views | Posted on: 10/08/2020 | Last updated: 10/08/2020

Huber’s AdvanTech Subflooring Panels - Water Resistant, Dimensionally Stable, Solidly Designed

by Rate It Green Team

In this video, builder and green building expert Matt Hoots shares his personal experience with Huber’s Advantech subflooring panels.  This is a product he has worked with for over 20 y

Filed under: Flooring

Keywords: Subflooring,Huber,AdvanTech

0 replies | 7598 views | Posted on: 09/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/14/2025

Tampa Resilience Survey Open

by SE Sustainability Maven // Resilient Community Specialist

If you are a Tampa Bay Resident, please complete the survey by Director of Resilience Whit Remer.

Community Input Survey

"We're creating a resilience roadmap and want to hear from you!

Filed under: Resilience

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1403 views | Posted on: 09/02/2020 | Last updated: 09/02/2020

FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, Wednesday, September 2, 12pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and well-kept time

Filed under: Exterior Improvements

Keywords: Canopy,shading,canopy systems,Exterior Improvements,Shade

0 replies | 1572 views | Posted on: 08/20/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

Online Panel Discussion: How Sustainable Are COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for Buildings? August 18, 8 am

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

BuiltEnvironment Plus is bringing in industry expert presenters for a final 90-minute discussion. Dr. Joseph G. Allen will begin with an introductory 15-minute presentation to set the stage for over a

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1458 views | Posted on: 07/31/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

Webinar: Data Driven Sustainability in Building, August 12, 11:45 am MDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Attend this session to learn how to launch an effective digital sustainability strategy by leveraging technology and mining valuable data. Presenters with diverse backgrounds will illuminate where dat

Filed under: Online Courses

Related to: Other

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: USGBC CO,Technology,Building Data

0 replies | 2067 views | Posted on: 07/01/2020 | Last updated: 07/02/2020

Webinar: Small Projects vs. Climate Change, June 29, 1-2 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join USGBC and AIA Chicago for the Small Projects vs. Climate Change webinar. In this webinar, we will share strategies and fundamental sustainable concepts that will help small residen

Filed under: Climate Change

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,sustainable design,Small Projects

0 replies | 1563 views | Posted on: 06/17/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

Scottish Government unveils plans to meet half of country's electricity needs from renewables by 2030

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The Scottish government has taken the first steps to heavily cutting the country’s reliance on North Sea oil and gas after calling for 50% of Scotland’s entire energy needs to come from renewables…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Carbon Reduction

0 replies | 2681 views | Posted on: 01/25/2017 | Last updated: 01/25/2017

Webinar: Live Energy Analysis Charrette: Aligning Budget & Energy Conservation Goals, June 17, 12 pm EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join us for a Live Energy Analysis Charrette where we'll align budgets with energy conservation goals!

Identifying energy efficiency strategies while balancing real-world constraints such as bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Energy Conservation,Budgets,Energy Analysis Charrette

0 replies | 878 views | Posted on: 05/29/2020 | Last updated: 05/30/2020

San Diego GAP Meeting #10 (Waste Audit) - Ronald McDonald House Project, June 29

by AbbieKnight

This will be Meeting #10 for the RMHCSD GAP Project. We will meet at the south end of the building on the first floor. The meeting will include: 1) Meeting #9 follow up 2) Waste Audit Please note…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Waste Management

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

Building without Toxins, June 16

by AbbieKnight

Join materials, toxins, and living building experts for a conversation on toxins in the built environment and how making toxic-free choices in materials is possible. The afternoon will include panelis…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1391 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Realcomm San Diego 2017 June 14th-15th

by Matt Z. // Student

Realcomm is the leading conference focused on the topic of technology, innovation and automation for the Commercial and Corporate Real Estate and Facilities industries. This annual event brings togeth…

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1259 views | Posted on: 05/30/2017 | Last updated: 05/30/2017

Webinar: Color and Paint in Environments for the Aging May 18th 12:00-1:00PM EDT

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Webinar: Color and Paint in Environments for the Aging May 18 | 12:00-1:00PM Sponsored By: Benjamin Moore | Cost: Free In this webinar they'll explore the variety of common care environments for …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Environment,Low VOC

0 replies | 1559 views | Posted on: 05/02/2017 | Last updated: 05/02/2017

International Living Future Institute - 2 Summer Internship Positions, Seattle, WA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LIVING COMMUNITY CHALLENGE + JUST SUMMER INTERN The International Living Future Institute (ILFI), a dynamic and fast growing non-profit, seeks an exceptional LCC and Just Summer Intern to support i…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1035 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Impact 2017 - Local Leaders, Global Gain, May 3 8am-6pm, Saint Paul, Minnesota

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building leaders are at the forefront - locally, regionally and nationally - in creating global action to reduce our environmental impact, improve our health and well being, and create new econo…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1011 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Climate Change and Building Resilient Communities, Monday April 10, 5:30-7:30 pm - Providence

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Climate Change and Building Resilient Communities Monday, April 10 at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 500 Exchange St Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Hosted by Woona…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1547 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

Danish school has installed the world’s largest solar facade

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

A new building in Copenhagen is covered by 12,000 colorful solar tiles, making it one of the largest building-integrated solar power plants in Denmark. The tiles completely cover the building and will…

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Solar,Facade,Schools

0 replies | 4163 views | Posted on: 03/04/2017 | Last updated: 03/04/2017

EcoInventorium Reception: Innovators Advancing the Performance Spectrum of "Green", Feb 24, 5:30-7:30pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

EcoInventorium Reception: Meet the Innovators Advancing the Performance Spectrum of "Green" When: Friday, February 24th from 5:30-7:30pm Where: Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (CM…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems,Green Development

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 02/19/2017 | Last updated: 02/19/2017

Introduction to NEWHAB - the Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I have been pleased to recently discover NEWHAB - the Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings. That's a long title, and there's a lot of work to do to ensure that everyone has a…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Affordable Housing,Healthy Buildings

0 replies | 2238 views | Posted on: 02/09/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

 

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