Green Building Community

Popular green building discussions

Show discussions with: More replies | More views

Start a Discussion

Free Webinar: Scrap Culture: Sustainable Design Practices in a World of Waste: March 31, 1pm ET / 10am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Today we live in a world that creates more waste than it does reduce, reuse, or recycle. Designers in all disciplines are trying to address this through the exploration of new materials and production

0 replies | 884 views | Posted on: 03/23/2022 | Last updated: 03/23/2022

Free Webinar: Bioterials: How Biomanufacturing and Biodeconstruction improve our Housing and Reduce Carbon, May 29, 12-1 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This course will define bioterials as materials that utilize the growth of living organisms in their manufacture, discuss bio-manufacturing and bio-fabrication, and show some of the carbon sequesterin

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 980 views | Posted on: 05/13/2024 | Last updated: 05/13/2024

Green Building Tour at Hunter Saw, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, May 7, 4 - 5:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Hunter Saw & Machine Company holds a significant place in the industrial history of Pittsburgh and Lawrenceville.  Established at the turn of the 19th century, the company specialized in

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 704 views | Posted on: 04/25/2024 | Last updated: 04/25/2024

Green Things Summit, Online, April 25

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green Things Summit returns in 2024 to highlight how IoT and other technologies will be used to drive green initiatives, optimize processes, reduce energy usage, empower the transition to renewabl

0 replies | 957 views | Posted on: 04/08/2024 | Last updated: 06/05/2024

Automatic Bath Fan Sensors Reduce Humidity, Pollutants, and Odors

by Rate It Green Team



As Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. points out, most people don’t use ventilation properly.  Exhaust fans can be a missed opportunity for improving Indoor air quality, or IAQ,

Filed under: Fans

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,IAQ,Bathrooms,Ventilation,Humidity,Kitchens,Bath fans,Kitchen Fans,Exhaust fans,Pollutants

0 replies | 6610 views | Posted on: 03/23/2024 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Free Webinar: Heat Pumps for Architects and Designers of Commercial Buildings, March 27, 1-2:30 pm PST

by Hani // Social media manager

Heat pumps are an integral technology to achieving deep decarbonization in both new and existing buildings. However, there are many types and applications for heat pumps that have different considerat

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 940 views | Posted on: 03/05/2024 | Last updated: 03/14/2024

Free Webinar: Tools to estimate moisture and humidity risk, March 6, 12–1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Dive into moisture management for buildings with our hands-on app session. Learn how to tackle and predict moisture issues using an easy-to-use app built from a Google spreadsheet. Explore charts that

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 610 views | Posted on: 02/16/2024 | Last updated: 02/17/2024

Free Webinar: Understanding The Inflation Reduction Act’s Decarbonization Rebate Programs: HOMES, HEERA, and EBD, Febuary 14, 11:30am-1pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Delve into the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate (HEEHRA) Program and Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES) program offered through the Inflation Reduction Act.

With an anticipated $582 million f

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 819 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/29/2024

Free Webinar: Tracking and Tackling: Reducing Commercial Tenant and Scope 3 Emissions, February 13, 11am EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Commercial organizations are increasingly accounting for tenant and scope 3 emissions, but reducing these emissions and tracking progress toward a target remains a challenge. Join this webinar to hear

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 960 views | Posted on: 01/06/2024 | Last updated: 01/06/2024

Free Webinar: Assembling the Zero-Carbon Home, January 25, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Zero-carbon homes are on the fast track to mitigate climate change. Using less energy for space conditioning and hot water production throughout the year than conventional duel-fuel systems, zero-carb

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

0 replies | 1397 views | Posted on: 12/07/2023 | Last updated: 12/07/2023

Webinar: New Masonry Cleaning Procedures and Design Strategies, AIA Florida, June 14, 11 am ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The first course (12 pm) provides useful knowledge that can be used to assure a masonry project's surfaces, exterior or interior, has been properly treated during the final wash-down stage of

Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Design,Sustainable Architecture,Safety,Masonry,Cleaning

0 replies | 1418 views | Posted on: 05/31/2022 | Last updated: 06/01/2022

For Sale: Healthy, Energy Efficient Micro-Farm in Concord, MA

by David Bearg, P.E. // Environmental Health and Building Specialist

20 Darton Street in Concord, MA is looking for a new owner!

This is where I have lived for over 45 years and it is time for a change.  One of my goals here has been to live in the present

Filed under: Green Living

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Real Estate,Green Living

0 replies | 4224 views | Posted on: 05/12/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

Free Green Building CE Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass with a High-Performance Glass Coating, May 4, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a low maintenance coati

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Operations and Maintenance,Performance Glass,Maintaining Glass

0 replies | 1192 views | Posted on: 04/14/2022 | Last updated: 04/17/2022

Intro to Living Building Challenge Jan 25, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, USGBC MA, Boston

by Amy

Join USGBC MA for an introductory session on the newest and most rigorous standard in high performance buildings today. If you are new to the standard or have a few unanswered questions come visit thi…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1374 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/10/2018

Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions - Plus, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will discuss vertical operating systems to better understand their construction and the operating systems used in each type. Characteristics of various types of vertical operating systems

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Architecture,High Performance Doors,Windows,Vertical Opening Systems

0 replies | 2288 views | Posted on: 03/03/2022 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, February 18, 12 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

To educate design professionals about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient, this course examines how foil-faced Poly

Filed under: Insulation

Keywords: High Performance Building,Insulation,Polyiso,Thermal Layers

0 replies | 1405 views | Posted on: 02/02/2022 | Last updated: 02/02/2022

Breaking into Sustainability Careers, January 13, 4-5 PM PST

by Richard Minasian // Student

It’s 2022 and climate change is more important than ever before! If you are interested in how you can make a positive impact, explore meaningful careers in sustainability, and stand out as a can

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Climate Change,Cleantech,Sustainability,Green Careers,Sustainable Careers,Sustainable Development

0 replies | 1753 views | Posted on: 01/04/2022 | Last updated: 01/04/2022

GreenBiz '22, February 15-17, Scottsdale, Arizona

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Amidst challenging times, the sustainability profession is evolving — with new concerns and opportunities. Sustainable business is bouncing back, and more companies are making more bold com

Keywords: Greenbiz

0 replies | 2107 views | Posted on: 12/07/2021 | Last updated: 12/07/2021

Net Zero Culture, Powered by BusinessGreen & part of the Net Zero Festival, December 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Net Zero Culture will take place live on 7 December 2021 (all content also available on demand).

The net zero transition can only be delivered by people - the skills they master, the communities th

0 replies | 1868 views | Posted on: 11/23/2021 | Last updated: 11/23/2021

Webinar and Conference: Humid Climate Conference, May 21 - 22, Austin, TX

by YijunW

The Humid Climate Conference is both on site and live. Get the ticket fast before they sold out. The Passive House Austin (PHAUS) Chapter was thinking about how to get more attention to the PHIUS+ …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1604 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

PHIUS CPHC Training May 14-18, Boston, MA

by YijunW

PHIUS-trained CPHC® consultants are leading the adoption of passive building from coast to coast by designing and building quality-assured projects across all of North America's varied climate zones.…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/02/2018

Greenovate City of Boston, Friday Fun with Greenovate, April 20, 4:30-6pm, Boston, MA

by YijunW

This year for Earth Day, Greenovate Boston will host events during Boston's Civic Engagement Week. Greenovate Boston will be presenting our the Climate Ready Boston Leaders materials to the general pu…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 864 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

NEWIEE's 2018 Annual Awards Gala - May 1, Boston

by Yishan

The NEWIEE Awards recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women leaders in the fields of energy and environment. These women have achieved professional excellence within their area of specialty…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1176 views | Posted on: 03/22/2018 | Last updated: 03/29/2018

March 6 - Boston ASHRAE Meeting - The European Approach to Decrease Energy Use in Buildings

by Yishan

From the beginning of 2006 all new European buildings (residential, commercial, industrial etc.) must have an energy declaration based on the calculated energy performance of the building, including h…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 830 views | Posted on: 03/02/2018 | Last updated: 03/02/2018

Green Buildings in Our Community, March 21, 5-6 pm, Gulf Gate Library, Sarasota, Florida

by Chandra // Analytics Student

Interested in making your home or business a green building? This class will highlight Sarasota County’s approach to green building and what public buildings are certified by the U.S. Green Building…

Filed under: Education

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1322 views | Posted on: 02/08/2018 | Last updated: 02/09/2018

 

Please be kind and respectful!

Please make sure to be respectful of the organizations and companies, and other Rate It Green members that make up our community. We welcome praise and advice and even criticism but all posted content and ratings should be constructive in nature. For guidance on what constitutes suitable content on the Rate It Green site, please refer to the User Agreement and Site Rules.

The opinions, comments, ratings and all content posted by member on the Rate It Green website are the comments and opinions of the individual members who posts them only and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies or policies of Rate It Green. Rate It Green Team Members will monitor posted content for unsuitable content, but we also ask for the participation of community members in helping to keep the site a comfortable and open public forum of ideas. Please email all questions and concerns to admin@rateitgreen.com