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Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking
High Performance House Tour
Steven Snider of Green Phoenix Development is providing a tour of his Highland Street High Per
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This course introduces the engineering fundamentals of commercial heat pump water heater systems and evaluates important design considerations, the landscape of market delivery, product availability,
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Massachusetts is now “All In” on Passive House – this year’s Symposium will build on what we know, and how to continue to improve and ensure successful outcomes.
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Free Webinar: The What, Why, and How of Farm Electrification. November 12, 9-11:30 am PT
Farmers can increase the productivity and efficiency of their farming practices and promote sustainability by transitioning from fossil fuels to the use of electric powered equipment such as water pum
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Reimagine Buildings: How To Decarb, An online event, October 18, 11:30 am - 5 pm ET
Join Reimagine Buildings: to gain the actionable insights and connections you need to create buildings that make a difference.
Through TED Talk-esque presentations, our speakers will show how
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Smart City Expo Miami - Future Ready Communities, September 23-25, Miami, Florida
The fifth edition of Smart City Expo Miami will focus on connecting citizens and communities to their cities and will be held at Miami Dade College's Wolfson Campus from September 23rd to 25t
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Free Webinar: Breaking the Waste Habit: Innovative Construction Solutions, August 21,12-1pm
Join Illinois Green Alliance to learn how a diverse array of construction industry professionals are addressing the global waste crisis through their work.
Considered the largest consumer of raw ma
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How to Get Started with an EE Survey,Online, August 1, 10am-12pm
This course is designed to help building owners, operators, and engineers perform on-site energy efficiency surveys with more confidence and accuracy. Specifically, this course is directed toward the
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RW Kern Center Living Building Tour, November 20, 10:30-11:30 am, Amherst, MA
Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world. See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building’s potable water. Check out
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Greener and Healthier: Establishing a Green Cleaning Program, November 5, Pittsburgh, PA
Ensuring a clean and safe learning environment is a top priority for schools that can make good financial sense AND protect the health of students, staff and custodians. Small changes to cleaning
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NAAEE’s 16th Research Symposium and 48th Annual Conference will convene over 1,000 formal and nonformal environmental education professionals under the theme of “Educating for a Just and S
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EEBA's High Performance Home Summit, October 1 - 3, Denver, Colorado
Join EEBA in the Mile-High City of Denver, October 1 - 3, 2019 for a High Performance Home Summit focused on providing the tools and networking that builders, raters, analysts, and architects need to
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New York's Retrofit Accelerator Takes Green Building to the Next Level
NYC Retrofit Accelerator Takes Green Building to the Next Level New York continues to show a strong commitment to improving energy efficiency and water conservation. Mayor Bill De Blasio’s initia…
This interactive workshop with natural elements will provide a personal inspiration to biophilic design. The presenter will then lead a discussion on the impact of biophilia on three rating stan
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EP Event: Sustainable Showcase: Live, Work, Play, Serve, August 14, 4:00-6:00pm, Atlanta, GA
Finding the perfect apartment can be a stressful and tiring process. Once you’ve signed your lease you want to be confident that your home will allow you to live healthily, happily, and sustaina
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Passive House Primer at BE-Ex, July 12, 12:30-1:30pm, New York, NY
Join BE-Ex for the Passive House Primer – an engaging, one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the NYC market. Available as a free session at the Buildi
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Presinar: Reimagining Building Codes: How to Green All Buildings, July 17, 4:30-6:00pm, Boston, MA
This session discusses how codes and LEED work in concert together with one another to enable a future where green building benefits are available to everyone in every building.
Course Objectives:
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Webinar: The Future of the Suburban City, Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT
The Future of the Suburban City Thursday, Apr 28, 2016 1:15 PM - 2:15 PM EDT Places that grew up based on the automobile and the single-family home need to dramatically change and evolve. But subu…
The SEED Summit for Social Enterprise, "Growing Businesses with Impact" - April 29 and 30
Jointly hosted by Social Enterprise Greenhouse and Brown University, The SEEED Summit is a leading national conference for social entrepreneurs, impact investors and community leaders committed to soc…
Boulder Valley School District Launches Net-Zero Energy Buildings Project - Over 50 Buildings!
Via Clean Technica, originally via Rocky Mountain Institute: The Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) is launching a program to have its portfolio of over 50 school buildings transition to net-zer…
Building Blocks for Green Master Planning: A Hands-on Introduction to LEED ND Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 2-5 pm Presenters: Kimberly Vermeer Casey Studhalter This engaging, hands-on work…
MAICCA Campaign Update and Energy Briefing Monday, December 14 6:45 – 7 pm: Welcome and light refreshments 7 to 8:30 pm: Program Join us as we continue to build our interfaith movement for c…
Conquering New York's Energy Code for Residential Architects and Engineers, December 5, 9 am- 5 pm
Conquering the Energy Code for Residential Architects and Engineers December 4, 2015 9 am to 5 pm Location: Building Energy Exchange Surrogate's Courthouse 31 Chambers Street, Suite 609 New Y…
Sweden to Become One of World’s First Fossil Fuel-Free Nations
Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Löfven stated to the UN recently: “We are the first generation that can put an end to poverty. And the last that can put an end to climate change.” Ahead with ov…
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