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Webinar: Façade Design Using Lifecycle Carbon Analysis, March 30, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

For many years now, architects, engineers, and designers have regularly used building performance modeling to test various Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs). These studies have routinely focused on

Filed under: Designers

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Design,Carbon,Facade,Life Cycle Analysis

0 replies | 2261 views | Posted on: 03/06/2021 | Last updated: 03/06/2021

DSNY Clean Buildings Free Training: NYC Residents, Online, December 21, 1-2:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

DSNY Clean Buildings Training: December Session (Virtual)

The Clean Buildings Training program is a FREE course designed to help NYC residents learn how to properly manage waste collected by DSNY.

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1136 views | Posted on: 11/30/2023 | Last updated: 11/30/2023

Southface Winter Solstice 2023, December 7, Atlanta, GA

by samanthaklein // Intern

Southface celebrates diversity in sustainability during this annual Winter Solstice event.

During the event, Southface’s Rising Star Award will be presented to Nathaniel Smith, Founder a

Filed under: Events

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

Keywords: Sustainability,Leadership,Community,Equity,Diversity,activism

0 replies | 1595 views | Posted on: 11/15/2023 | Last updated: 11/15/2023

21 Acres Green Building Tour, November 17, 1- 2pm PST, Woodinville, Washington (Free)

by Hani // Social media manager

Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? You will get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and technologies utilized by our LEED Platinum-cert

0 replies | 495 views | Posted on: 11/01/2023 | Last updated: 11/01/2023

Western Springs Green Home Tour: Age in Place LEED Platinum Home, November 2, Western Springs, IL (free)

by samanthaklein // Intern

During this home tour, attendees will learn how this project focused on the owner’s desire to make their new home able to accommodate their aging needs while also prioritizing a high level of su

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar,Green Building Tour,High Performance,Low Carbon

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 10/20/2023 | Last updated: 10/20/2023

Free Webinar: Energy Usage: Your Home's Energy Usage & Your Utility Bill, (Part 1 of 3 Part Series), October 25, 4-6 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This is a San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) class. In part one of this three part Home Energy Series, PG&E will decipher your energy bill so you can start to reduce it or set the foundation

California Green Building

0 replies | 1011 views | Posted on: 09/30/2023 | Last updated: 10/02/2023

Free Webinar: Catalyzing Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Ecosystems, October 11, 2:-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

According to a recent Nielsen study, ~54% of Gen Z want to be entrepreneurs. Colleges and universities have taken note and are proactively tailoring their program offerings to meet the increased deman

0 replies | 651 views | Posted on: 09/16/2023 | Last updated: 09/16/2023

Free Webinar: Rewild Your Campus with the Green Grounds Certification, September 27, 2-3 pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Re:wild Your Campus’s Green Grounds Certification offers a new pathway for schools to reduce synthetic pesticide usage and implement organic grounds maintenance practices. This webinar will guid

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 999 views | Posted on: 08/28/2023 | Last updated: 08/28/2023

Free Webinar: Protecting the 1st Side of the Home with Effective Foundation Vapor Barriers, August 30, 12 - 1 pm MDT

by Stego Industries, LLC

Residential construction is experiencing a surge, but do you feel confident in the available product options? 

We want to help you build homes that future owners want. This 1-hour webinar will

0 replies | 1143 views | Posted on: 08/12/2023 | Last updated: 08/12/2023

Free Webcast: Designing for Decarbonization, August 2, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC)

California Green Building

0 replies | 1204 views | Posted on: 07/21/2023 | Last updated: 07/21/2023

Webinar: Home Building Crossroads - Strategy to Process Above-Grade Walls, May 11, 3 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Home Building Crossroads provides residential home construction professionals a chance to discuss challenges and hear solutions from today’s leading experts, as well as network with other profes

Filed under: Interior Design

Keywords: Construction,Green Homes,Walls,interior

0 replies | 2511 views | Posted on: 05/04/2021 | Last updated: 05/05/2021

Webinar: GPRO Fundamentals of Building Green, April 23, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide a better understanding of high-performance building, including sales or administrative staff in real estate, construction, architecture or engineering, workforce development p

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building,Energy,High Performance Building,Construction

0 replies | 1386 views | Posted on: 04/07/2021 | Last updated: 04/07/2021

Free Virtual Workshop Series: Building Retrofit Series, Session 5, Smart Homes, May 11, 8 am ET, 1 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The energy performance of the existing UK housing stock is generally very poor and an extensive retrofit programme that utilises the most energy efficient technologies and practices is the only forese

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

UK Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Deep Energy Retrofit,green retrofit

0 replies | 1271 views | Posted on: 03/21/2021 | Last updated: 04/24/2021

Energize 360 Seminar – Stratham, NH - Revision Energy 7/17 6:30pm-7:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Join us to learn more about Energize 360: Seacoast NH! Leverage the power of group discounts to lower energy use, drive down energy costs and transition to clean energy at your home, business or non-p…

Filed under: Events

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1222 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

FREE Webinar: Decarbonizing Transportation - From Policy to Progress, March 17, 7 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Do you want to know how Sunnyvale and the South Bay plan to improve transportation? Principal Transportation Planner, Meghan, will discuss local and statewide policy solutions. Learn how shifts in dev

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation,Electric Vehicles,Decarbonizing Transportation,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1673 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 02/19/2021

Webinar: Blueprint: Best Practices in Sustainable New Construction, February 26, 12 -1 pm EST

by SarahA

Join this webinar to learn how to integrate sustainability at the start of a development project, from initial building design to sustainable construction strategies.

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Sustainability,Sustainable Construction,Development Project

0 replies | 2092 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 02/01/2021

Book Talk: Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing, January 21, 12-1 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Blueprint for Greening Affordable Housing is a comprehensive resource on how green building principles can be incorporated into affordable housing design, const

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Design,Sustainability,Construction,Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 1891 views | Posted on: 01/15/2021 | Last updated: 01/15/2021

FREE Webinar: How Crucial is Rail to Reaching Net Zero? January 19, 10 am GMT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will be in coordination with Isabel Dedring, Global Transport Leader at Arup, at the next National Rail virtual event. Isabel will be giving her thoughts and insights on how rai

Filed under: Transportation

UK Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Transportation,Urban Development,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1619 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Andalusia House and Garden Tours, Andalusia, Pennsylvania, October 30, 10am-1pm

by Oyin

The country home of Nicholas Biddle, President of the Second Bank of the United States, Andalusia is surrounded by spectacular grounds with architectural delights and native woodlands. Placed on …

Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1227 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

Northern California Home & Landscape Expo, January 26 - 28, Sacramento

by Oyin

Gary Brown Enterprises has been producing the Northern California Home & Landscape Expo for 23 years. In 2017, 35,250 homeowners attended this annual event and enjoyed over 1,000 exhibits, free Worksh…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1231 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/02/2017

Building Operator Certification Informational Lunch at SPEER and Dallas 2030 District, October 19, 12 noon - 1pm, Dallas

by ejohn // Communications & Event Coordinator for SPEER

Did you know that BOC graduates can save their organizations over $11,000 in annual utility Expenses through energy conservation? Join Liz John, SPEER and the Dallas 2030 District for a lunch presenti…

Filed under: Education

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1269 views | Posted on: 09/27/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

Understanding Mass Solar Incentives; SRECs to SMART - Sustainability Forum Luncheon: Oct 4 in Beverly

by Oyin

Massachusetts has one of the most successful solar electricity environments in the country. Much of that success has been due to the Solar Renewable Energy Certificate (SREC) production incentive prog…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1057 views | Posted on: 09/22/2017 | Last updated: 09/22/2017

Climate Action for Engineers, September 14 in Albany NY

by AbbieKnight

Engineers can play a very significant, even vital, role in mitigating the effects of climate change. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from our projects can have other significant benefits as well, in…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1042 views | Posted on: 08/25/2017 | Last updated: 08/25/2017

Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference & Expo August 8-10, São Paulo Expo Center, São Paulo

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

The 8th Edition of Greenbuilding Brasil will be co-located with the High Design Expo, a show focused on the home & office. The partnership between these two shows will create a stronger and more compr…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Brasil Green Building

0 replies | 1863 views | Posted on: 08/04/2017 | Last updated: 08/04/2017

Webinar: Creating Demand for Zero Energy August 3rd 12-1:15pm

by Matt Z. // Student

The Net-Zero Energy Coalition (NZEC) recently published “To Zero and Beyond: Zero Energy Residential Buildings Study,” an inventory of residential single- and multi-family buildings on the path to…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Zero Energy

0 replies | 3802 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

 

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