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Atlanta Design Festival, Design is Human Conference, October 4-5, and Green Architecture Tours, October 8-9

by samanthaklein // Intern

Atlanta Design Festival is dedicated to helping Atlanta businesses understand what a design economy means to economic growth and where resources are best invested.

The Design is Human Conference ta

Filed under: Events

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

Keywords: Design,Atlanta,green tours

0 replies | 1397 views | Posted on: 09/01/2022 | Last updated: 09/02/2022

The Net Zero Conference 2023, Los Angeles, September 13-14

by himj // Student Of Green Building

The Net Zero Conference has been bringing together climate leaders to build a net-zero, decarbonized future for a decade. Top topics incliude: 

  • Carbon
  • Climate
  • Equity
  • ESG
  • Net Zero

California Green Building

0 replies | 1446 views | Posted on: 08/10/2023 | Last updated: 08/12/2023

Free Webinar: Operational Technologies that are Changing the Built Environment, August 24, 12-1:30pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

From new developments to historic structures, suburban offices to high-rise towers, rural open-air towns to 100-year-old walkable cities, technology is enabling a massive transformation all over the c

0 replies | 1338 views | Posted on: 07/19/2023 | Last updated: 07/19/2023

Free Online Event: Building a Sustainable Future: Energy-Efficient Construction Techniques, July 28, 1-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Are you interested in learning about the latest sustainable building practices and energy-efficient construction techniques? Join this virtual conference that brings together industry expert

0 replies | 846 views | Posted on: 07/03/2023 | Last updated: 07/04/2023

2023 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry, July 11-13, Detroit, Michigan

by Hani // Social media manager

Theme: Decarbonization - Turning Goals Into Achievable Action Plans.

The industrial sector accounts for a large portion—more than 25%—of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonizi

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1352 views | Posted on: 06/12/2023 | Last updated: 06/13/2023

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: The Largest Market-Rate Net Zero Complex in the US, June 16, 1-5 pm, Rotterdam NY

by NESEA // Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

Join NESEA for a tour of Solara Phase 3, a low embodied carbon, market-rate, net zero multifamily complex in Rotterdam, NY. The complex, including the first two phases, will be the largest market

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1463 views | Posted on: 05/31/2023 | Last updated: 08/07/2024

Online Course with Yestermorrow Design/Build School: Green Home Design & Details, 4 Sessions June 7-28, 7-9 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This online workshop will help you make the leap from standard market-driven construction to a quality "green" home. They will discuss site design, building envelope design, climatic de

0 replies | 1424 views | Posted on: 05/11/2023 | Last updated: 05/11/2023

The “Perfect Wall” defined and demonstrated

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

We keep using the term “perfect wall” when describing the various control layers on the #1920sMakoverATL deep enegy retrofit and learning house.  This concept does deserve to be unpac

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Insulation,Walls,Building Envelope,Air Barriers,The Perfect Wall,1920sMakeoverATL,Moisture Barriers,Control layers,Cladding

0 replies | 6487 views | Posted on: 04/23/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

Yestermorrow Online Course, Healthy Building Materials, 4 Wednesday Sessions, 7-9 pm ET, May 1-31

by samanthaklein // Intern

Healthy Building Materials will take a dive into the broken promise of the statement “better living through chemistry.” 

Through assigned reading, case studies, videos and discussi

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Building Materials,Materials,Design,Design Tools

0 replies | 1683 views | Posted on: 04/06/2023 | Last updated: 04/06/2023

Government Decarbonization Summit, USGBC Maryland, National Capital Region, and Virginia: April 26, 8:30am-5pm, Arlington, Virginia

by Hani // Social media manager

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a historic down payment on deficit reduction to fight inflation, invest in domestic energy production and manufacturing, and reduce carbon emissions by roughly 4

0 replies | 920 views | Posted on: 03/18/2023 | Last updated: 03/19/2023

Hybrid Event: Climate Mobilization Act Series: Following the Rules; Unpacking LL97 Rulemaking, NYC and Online, November 29, 9am ET

by Luqman // Marketer

The New York City Department of Buildings released much-anticipated proposed rules for compliance with the City’s building emissions law, Local Law 97.

Local Law 97, a key facet of

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,building energy exchange,New York Green Building,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 1589 views | Posted on: 11/04/2022 | Last updated: 11/06/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, November 17, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Vertical Openings,Doors,High Performance Windows

0 replies | 1430 views | Posted on: 10/18/2022 | Last updated: 10/18/2022

BIOGAS Convention Digital, 7 – 11 November 2022

by GW

Biogas in the EU & worldwide, Biomethane / Bio-LNG, Case studies & best practice and furthermore. Blocks in English and German. Contact, programme and registration: www.biogas-convention.

Filed under: Agriculture/Farming

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Green Energy,biogas

0 replies | 1219 views | Posted on: 09/26/2022 | Last updated: 09/26/2022

Lighting Retrofits: Making the Best Choices Now to Ensure Future Performance, June 13, WI

by Eileen Flynn // Student

LED technologies will last a decade or more, so how can you make the right decisions today that will ensure great performance years into the future? Learn to balance today’s options and costs with l…

Filed under: Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: lighting retrofits,Lighting Technology

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 06/07/2018 | Last updated: 06/07/2018

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour: High Performance Lodge in the White Mountains, October 21, 1 - 5pm

by NESEA // Northeast Sustainable Energy Association

Join NESEA in the White Mountains for a Pro Tour showcasing a high performance institutional building that combines the traditional character of a mountain lodge with ambitious performance goals. 

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1441 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/07/2024

Water Efficiency + Modern Design | HELVEX USA

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

Helvex is a leading manufacturer and distributor of water-efficient plumbing fixtures for bathrooms and kitchens, and has been selected as a partner for the #1920sMakeoverATL Passive Hou

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Water Efficiency,Eco Friendly Restrooms,Bathroom Design,Water,Water Conservation,Bathrooms,Kitchens,Plumbing Fixtures,Helvex,Fixtures

0 replies | 3385 views | Posted on: 07/19/2022 | Last updated: 01/16/2023

E Source Forum 2022, September 13-16, Denver, CO

by gracemorrison

The conference is getting together in person, September 13–16 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown, to celebrate 35 years of the E Source Forum. This year’s theme is Empowering the Sustainable

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 934 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Wednesday, December 5, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Insulation,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1760 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 01/02/2019

Webinar: Practices for Cultivating Change in Building Community Resilience, Sept 20, 12-1:15 EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Bridging differences is an essential step toward a more resilient future. In order to address current and impending impacts of climate change, we must work collaboratively. This means constructively e…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Resilience,Community Building

0 replies | 1274 views | Posted on: 09/13/2018 | Last updated: 09/17/2018

New York Sustainability Connector, September 6, 2018, New York City

by Aditya

Join Be Social Change, Impact Travel Alliance, and Slow Money NYC on September 6th for the New York Sustainability Connector, a facilitated networking event focused on connecting NYC’s sustainabilit…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Sustainability

0 replies | 1787 views | Posted on: 08/17/2018 | Last updated: 08/17/2018

USGBC LEED Webinar: Slim Down Your Footprint, November 2, 12:15 pm

by YijunW

Join USGBC for their monthly First Friday LEED Webinar education series! We will be focusing on mostly LEED v4 content throughout the year - typically with LEED specific CEU credits, and often AIA LU

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1037 views | Posted on: 08/08/2018 | Last updated: 10/09/2018

Maker Challenge: Sustainable Dream Home, August 25, Chicago, IL

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Are you interested in drawing, architecture, engineering, design or building? Do you like beating challenges? Are you between the ages of 9 and 13? Join Chicago Mobile Makers for Maker Challenge: Sust…

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Kids activity,Maker challenge

0 replies | 1194 views | Posted on: 07/24/2018 | Last updated: 07/24/2018

Energy Issues Summit, Aug 8-9, Saint Cloud, MN

by YijunW

The Energy Issues Summit, organized by the Minnesota Rural Electric Association will take place from 8th August to the 9th August 2018 at the Rivers Edge Convention Center in St. cloud, United States …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1048 views | Posted on: 07/16/2018 | Last updated: 07/16/2018

It's Electrifying: Direct From The Manufacturer, July 19, 6:00 - 8:00pm, New York City

by Eileen Flynn // Student

For New York City buildings to be powered by clean, renewable energy, many will eventually need to upgrade to electrified heating systems. Meeting the demand for a wide variety of products for new pro…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,Renewable Energy,electrified heating systems

0 replies | 1221 views | Posted on: 06/27/2018 | Last updated: 06/27/2018

Webinar - Paint Technology: Chemistry and Performance, Thursday, 12-1 pm EDT, June 28

by Eileen Flynn // Student

With so many options in today's marketplace, specifying paint can be a challenge. Understanding the chemistry behind the performance features of paints will help you specify more confidently. This pro…

Filed under: Webinars

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Paint Technology

0 replies | 1751 views | Posted on: 06/14/2018 | Last updated: 06/15/2018

 

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