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Top chefs prefer induction cooktops over gas cooktops

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

We only interviewed one chef; however, all attendees agreed that induction cooking was superior to gas cooking.

Sub- Zero/Wolf/Cove hosted the first-ever official meeting with the #GreenInfluen

Green Influencer ATL

Keywords: Electrification,Induction Cooking,Subzero,Wolfe,GreenInfluencerATL

0 replies | 3970 views | Posted on: 05/19/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

Coverings 2026, March 30 - April 2, Las Vegas, Nevada

by Toni Clair // Marketing Coordinator, Taffy Event Strategies

Coverings is the largest and most significant ceramic tile and natural stone conference and exhibition in North America. Taking place in Las Vegas, Coverings 2026 will feature nearly 1,000 global exhi

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

0 replies | 110 views | Posted on: 01/08/2026 | Last updated: 01/11/2026

Smart Cities Connect, March 10-12, Raleigh, North Carolina

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Smart cities have evolved from bold ambition to everyday reality—shaping how communities grow, thrive, and adapt. In 2026, we convene in Raleigh, a city at the intersection of tradition and tran

0 replies | 370 views | Posted on: 12/13/2025 | Last updated: 12/15/2025

Free Webinar: Demystifying Passive House Design, December 15, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join BKSK for an in-depth look at the principles and practice of Passive House design through three case studies: Charlotte of the Upper West Side79 King Street in Northampton, MA, and a&n

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 405 views | Posted on: 11/21/2025 | Last updated: 11/21/2025

Free Webinar: Bio-Based Materials, Hosted by Vermont Green Building Network, November 19, 12 - 1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Bio-based building materials—derived from renewable sources such as plants, fungi, algae, agricultural by-products, earth, and organic waste—offer regenerative, low-carbon alternatives to

0 replies | 532 views | Posted on: 10/29/2025 | Last updated: 10/30/2025

Workshop Wednesdays: Watt’s the Charge? Unmask Your Energy Bill, November 12, Santa Rosa, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

It’s time to unmask the mystery behind your energy bill.

Not sure what all those charges on your electricity bill mean? You’re not alone—but we’re here to help you crack the

California Green Building

0 replies | 402 views | Posted on: 10/04/2025 | Last updated: 10/06/2025

Behavior, Energy & Climate Change (BECC), November 2-5, Sacramento, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Since 2007, the Behaviour, Energy & Climate Change conference has brought together social scientists, practitioners, utilities, academics, governments, businesses, and non-profits to share and dis

California Green Building

0 replies | 1235 views | Posted on: 09/11/2025 | Last updated: 09/12/2025

Free Webinar: Mold Management in the Home, September 26, 6 - 6:30 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What is mold? How does it affect my health? When should I be concerned? How can I manage it effectively?

All great questions! In this webinar, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County will provide answers

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1020 views | Posted on: 08/25/2025 | Last updated: 09/01/2025

Texas Clean Energy Summit 2025, August 26-28, Austin, Texas

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Texas energy boom continues to exceed expectations, with load growth and project interconnection requests surging. The Lone Star State has officially surpassed California in installed solar capaci

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 889 views | Posted on: 08/07/2025 | Last updated: 08/07/2025

Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, August 2, 12pm

by gracemorrison

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1260 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 07/10/2022

USGBC Women in Green Panel Discussion, A Free Online Event, August 18, 9-11 am MDT

by gracemorrison

This year, USGBC will celebrate individual empowerment through collective opportunities. Rising Collective reflects on the spirit of togetherness, of unity and the value of partnership during arduous

Equity and Green Building

0 replies | 1603 views | Posted on: 06/30/2022 | Last updated: 08/01/2022

Filtration and Airflow in Whole House HVAC Systems: Filter Cabinets and MERV Options

by Rate It Green Team


Filters remove dust and other particles, including biological contaminants, from the air.  This basic but important function plays a critical role in maintaining indoor air quality, and yet mos

Filed under: Filtration

Keywords: HVAC,Ventilation Systems,Ventilation,Filtration,AprilAire,Whole House Ventilation Systems,MERV

0 replies | 6815 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 02/20/2024

CGBG Presents: Fire Resistant Exteriors, Virtual, June 21, 6 PM

by gracemorrison

CGBG presents Fire Resistant Exteriors, an introduction to fire-resistant building materials, recommended anywhere wildfires are of concern.

Panelists will discuss fire-resistant materials, from fi

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Fire Safety,fire,exterior,exteriors

0 replies | 1330 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

LivingFuture Unconference, Portland, Oregon, May 1-4

by AbbieKnight

Living Future unConference is the leading event in regenerative design. In May 2018, a global community of changemakers will converge at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland to turn ideas into act…

Keywords: regenerative design

0 replies | 1139 views | Posted on: 04/05/2018 | Last updated: 04/05/2018

Webinar: Intro to Healthy Materials, May 10, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This workshop will highlight the trends and tools available to find and select healthier products. Participants will learn the key product categories and how to research and find products that are bet

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Materials,built environment,Health Product Declarations,Declare Labels

0 replies | 1540 views | Posted on: 04/18/2022 | Last updated: 04/18/2022

What are Indoor Air Quality Readings Good for? A USGBC Big South Webinar: April 14, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Human health is a longstanding value of the green building movement. Green buildings can promote health and well-being in the near term while preserving resources and protecting the environment for hu

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

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

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Technology,Human Health

0 replies | 1654 views | Posted on: 03/30/2022 | Last updated: 04/01/2022

BREEAM Summit 2022, March 22, London and Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The BREEAM Summit consists of a day of learning and networking followed by the BREEAM Awards in the evening. Taking place on March 22, the day will focus on ESG and Net Zero Carbon for real

Related to: Special Facility Components

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1450 views | Posted on: 03/11/2022 | Last updated: 03/11/2022

Green Building Symposium: 4th Annual DC Sustainability Summit, October 18, Tysons, VA

by YijunW

Learn from sustainability experts and see game-changing innovations at the 4th Annual DC Sustainability Summit and Green Product Expo (DCSS). This one-day conference is a unique opportunity to interac

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1251 views | Posted on: 06/20/2018 | Last updated: 10/18/2018

Renewables UnWind, July 19th in NYC

by AbbieKnight

EnergeiaWorks brings you Renewables UnWind. You're invited to network with your sustainable energy colleagues in NYC. Come have a drink and network in a casual atmosphere with some of the industry's t…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Energy,Social Networking

0 replies | 1628 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

China is Going Green, and World Green Building Council and China Green Building Council Partner to Reduce GHG Emission

by YijunW

Do you know that China, the largest building construction market in the world, represents up to 2 billion square meters constructed per year and accounts for almost half of new construction in the nex…

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

0 replies | 1345 views | Posted on: 06/01/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

International Green Building Conference 2018, Singapore, September 5-7

by AbbieKnight

Build Eco Xpo (BEX) Asia is an annual gathering of the green building professionals, where over 12,000 Architects, Building Owners, Developers, Engineers, Facility Managers and Solution Providers meet…

Keywords: Green Building,Technology

0 replies | 1193 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

New Survey: 84 Percent of Residents Say Living in a Green Home is Important (The Green Living Trend is Growing-- Catch up!)

by YijunW

Nowadays, community residents are getting more interested in green living. A 2018 study by AMLI Sustainable Living finds that 84% of residents believe the green building is important and 64% would …

Filed under: Green Living

0 replies | 1954 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

Webinar: Sustainability in the City of Plano, Texas, May 17, 1pm

by YijunW

Join us May 17 for a free 1-hour webinar featuring Plano Sustainability & Environmental Education Manager Heather Merchant and staff, who will describe how the city used the Star Community Rating Syst…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 934 views | Posted on: 05/04/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

Tiny House & Simple Living Jamboree, August 23 - 26, Austin, Texas

by YijunW

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 sma…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 2210 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 08/06/2018

2018 AIA Conference on Architecture, June 21-23, NYC

by YijunW

Blueprint for Better Cities At AIA 2018 Conference, some of the most creative architects, designers, and firms will share how they’re creating their own blueprint and making a difference in cities …

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1183 views | Posted on: 04/22/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

 

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