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USGBC Smart Building Summit, May 11 - 12
On May 11th & 12th, participate in the first USGBC Smart Building Summit. This event will bring together diverse players to discuss the optimization of the design and operation of integrated, high
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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
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Free Webcast: Designing for Decarbonization, August 2, 9 am - 1 pm PT
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)
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Online Course: Embodied Carbon Reduction in Buildings: Case Studies in LCA, July 25, 9-10:30 am
Iterative life cycle assessment (LCA) through the course of design offers a powerful method for vetting embodied carbon reduction strategies. This session will walk through key priorities and examples
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Free Webinar: The Role of Energy Efficiency in a High Renewable Energy Future, June 21, 12-1 ET
As part of its climate commitments, the United States has set a goal of reaching 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035. Accelerated investments in the clean energy sector will lower renewable energy pr
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The WELL Building Standard Workshop, Online, June 22, 12-4 pm ET
This half-day introductory workshop offered by the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) will introduce broad audiences to the WELL Building Standard, including its key certification process. The orga
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Online Course: 4 Part Course: Building Science Fundamentals, June 13-22, 1- 5 pm
Building Science Fundamentals is a seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. This is an interactive sessions wit
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50% of the "perfect wall" control layers with one product
The only way to mainstream advanced building science concepts is to make them simple to install. As we designed and are building the #1920sMakeoverATL, we have to work with readily available mat
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Living Future 2023, May 3 - 5, Washington, DC
The Living Future Conference is a global gathering of stakeholders from the built environment who are addressing climate, health, and justice issues.
They Living Future 2023 in Washington, D.C
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This course discusses the impact of buildings on the natural environment and offers insight on designing to minimize those impacts through sun control and mastery of the elements. The discussion empha
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Exploring and Connecting with Nature-based Solutions, London, UK, August 4, 4 pm
The first in the UKGBC series of exploring NBS and the benefits of connecting with nature will be a site-visit of Cator Park, Kidbrooke Village learning and experiencing the value of NBS to
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Southeast Building Conference, August 3-4, Kissimmee, Florida
The Southeast Building Conference (SEBC), hosted by the Florida Home Builders Association (FHBA), is the largest building industry trade show in the southeast. SEBC includes educational programs
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Green Building Impacts from the Infrastructure Bill, Online, June 21, 12PM
The infrastructure bill is some of the largest sums of money toward bettering our communities in a long time. How is it being used and how can we ensure the projects consider the day-to-day lives of t
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CRASH: 5 Reasons Why AIA Courses Fail - Free Webinar, April 26, 12 - 12:30 EDT
Do architects suffer from narcolepsy when viewing your Death by Powerpoint presentation? Have you paid thousands of dollars to develop an AIA course with bad ROI? In this 30-minute presentation, we wi…
Circularity 22, May 17 - 19, Atlanta, Georgia
It’s time for transformative change — and the circular economy is key to a just, resilient and prosperous world. To meet this critical moment, forward-thinking leaders are embracing circul
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The nature of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions measurement in cities is changing. New advancements in remote sensing and increasing amounts of available urban data have introduced a new opportunity for
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Lighting the Way: Advocacy + Action for Lighting Design, Online, March 3, 5 pm
This session is a deep dive for Lighting Advocacy Letter signatories and designers interested in advocating for holistic health in lighting; plus, lighting manufacturers looking to meet lighting susta
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Climate Week 2018, September 24 - 30, NYC
Taking place between September 24-30, 2018, in New York City, Climate Week NYC is one of the key summits in the international calendar and has been driving climate action forward since it was first la…
Sustainable Investment Forum 2018, September, 26, NYC
Sustainable Investment Forum 2018 | North America Climate Action and UNEP-FI are pleased to announce that the Sustainable Investment Forum North America is back for its third edition on the 26th of…
The Heat or Eat Dilemma: The Disparity in Gains of Energy Efficiency
For many residents in New Orleans, energy costs could take 20 percent of the money from their income (Michael Issac Stein). Andreanecia Morris, the executive director of a non-profit housing advocacy
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Delivering The Winning Pitch: Making the Business Case for ZNE Schools, June 26, Oakland, CA
The zero net energy (ZNE) process can be daunting! Discover how the spark of an idea can ignite buy-in and fire-up key decision makers in the ZNE process. This three-hour session focuses on the busine…
ACEEE 2018 International Symposium on Energy Efficiency, June 26, 2018, Washington, DC
ACEEE will convene a one-day symposium to highlight international energy efficiency best practices, with a particular focus on opportunities for improvement in the United States. Our research has show…
For brands to remain competitive amidst a changing landscape, they must evolve with new generations of consumers. The Sustainable Brands community is already testing new frameworks, tools and partners…
One of the largest building and living events in Austria, featuring a comprehensive range of building and renovation systems and equipment, interior design products, energy saving devices and wellness…
Women in Cleantech & Sustainability hosts an annual TED-style event featuring the brightest minds and most inspiring stories from the clean economy revolution. The event features both women and men fr…
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