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One can learn a lot from Jodi Smits Anderson in about 6 minutes! Allison Friedman and Matt Hoots recently had the privilege of talking with Jodi about her Subject2Change project, as well as
Emu Passive Boot Camp in Philadelphia, June 22 - 26, Pennsylvania
Register today for Passive House training in Philadelphia and join an advanced building science training program in Pennsylvania designed for builders, architects, and constru
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As the industry prepares for the next evolution of LEED, this this BE+Webinar Series offers a practical, insider look at what’s changing – and what it means for your work. This multi-
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Free Webinar: Basics of Electric Fireplaces for Aesthetics and Health, May 20, 2 pm ET
This course will cover the basics of electric fireplaces, including types, installation options, aesthetics, comfort, energy use, and safety concerns. The goal of the course is to educate attendees on
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Free Webinar: Grid-System Strategies for Resilient Cooling, April 30, 12 - 1 pm ET
The U.S. electric grid is straining to keep up with rising demand for electricity, creating potential risks to communities’ cooling systems in the face of intensifying extreme heat. This challen
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As heat pumps begin to proliferate the market, it’s important to recognize the importance of energy efficiency and home performance. Building systems are interdependent and it’s rare that
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24th Annual New York State Green Building Conference, March 5-6, Syracuse, New York, NY
The 24th Annual New York State Green Building Conference will be held March 5th - March 6th, 2026, in Syracuse, NY, at the historic Marriott Syracuse Downtown.
This year, the conference revolves ar
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The International Energy Future Conference (IEFC 2026) returns as a Hybrid Energy Conference, held September 17–19, 2026 in Rome, Italy and virtually worldwide. Through the theme “Advancin
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Emu Passive House Training, Free Info Session, January 8, 3 - 4 pm MT
Are you working on a project and are wondering if Passive House is the right fit to meet your goals and your budget?
Are you looking for training and need to figure out what is the right way forwar
Free Webinar, HEMP 4 Humanity: All about the Farm to Frame Initiative, December 17, 12-1 pm ET
Join GreenHome Institute to discuss the Farm to Frame Initiative (FFI), run by Hemp for Humanity, a Michigan-based nonprofit focused on providing affordable, high-performing, and sustainable hous
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Free Green Building Webinar: Daylighting by Design, March 3, 12 pm EST
This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural- lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing
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What Makes Great (Green Building) Content?
I have had some super conversations recently with people who want to write real, meaningful content to represent their green building company, product or service. One thing to note is that we&rs
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Online: Boston's Carbon Neutral Zoning Initiative, January 27, 12pm - 2pm EDT
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) is developing Carbon Neutral Zoning requirements for new construction. This is a critical step towards meeting Mayor Walsh’s goal fo
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USGBC-LA's new blog post: Snapshots on Sustainability - Walkability is Inviting
"I’m reading Philip Langdon’s new book, Within Walking Distance: Creating Livable Communities for All and I’m thinking about neighborhoods. In the back of my mind is the song “Walking in LA”…
Renewable Energy Summit - Building the Clean Energy Mosaic, Online, January 12-14
RENEW Wisconsin’s tenth annual Renewable Energy Summit, presented by Arch Electric and Invenergy, will be hosted virtually over three days from Tuesday, January 12th through Thursday, Janua
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Get a behind the scenes look at the tools and technologies that 21 Acres' LEED Platinum-certified building uses.
Join 21 Acres for a Green Building Energy Tour, held every third Saturday of the
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Green Building Brasil International Conference, November 16-20
This is the main event in the sustainable construction of Latin America. The event brings together industry leaders, specialists, and frontline professionals dedicated to sustainable construction
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In partnership with Bill Reed and Joel Glanzberg of Regenesis Group, Build it Green will be offering two 2-hour introductory workshops to address the following questions:
- What is Regenerative De
HeatSmart Mass Program - Interested Communities - RFPs must be received by September 1, 2017
MassCEC and DOER are currently accepting community proposals for the HeatSmart Mass program, with a goal of selecting up to 4 communities or groups of communities. Each community will select one or mo…
RESNET Hybrid HERS Rater Training (with Classroom Component in Manchester, NH), September 11
The Northeast Home Energy Rating System Alliance (NEHERS) is pleased to offer HERS rater training classes in the Northeast, approximately 2-3 times per year. NEHERS hybrid HERS rater training classes …
Passive House Massachusetts, July 11
Legislature that affects architecture in Massachusetts is the focus of this active AIA Massachusetts committee. To learn more about the AIA Massachusetts Government Affairs Committee, visit architects…
Webinar: Best in the West Webinar Series: Risk Management in the Age of Climate Change, July 25
Learn how the built environment can help mitigate climate change during this fourth installment of the Best in the West webinar series. LEED Fellow Scott Bowman and environmental change scientist J…
City of Boston E+ & Net-Positive Development Seminar
Join John Dalzell - Senior Architect at the Boston Planning and Development Agency - for a morning introduction presentation on Boston's energy positive deep green affordable housing developments. Thi…
Green Building Project Co-Ordinator
Light House is seeking a dynamic project co-ordinator support green building rating and certification systems documentation projects, as well as related education, outreach, and research efforts. Thi…
Built Green Conference 2017, September 14. Bothell, WA
The Built Green Conference has been occurring annually for a decade with the aim of providing valuable and cutting-edge information on green building and sustainability. The conference will cover a va…
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