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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 | 1144 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 07/10/2022

Free Webinar: Zero is the New Black: The Path to Carbon Neutrality, December 15, 10 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This class is offered in partnership with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). Buildings have one of the highest carbon footprints—they currently contribute to 30% of global annual greenhouse

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Innovation,Emissions,Greenhouse Gas Emissions,Technology,Net Zero Energy,Carbon Neutrality

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 11/21/2023 | Last updated: 11/21/2023

Circular Economy in the Buildings Sector, November 30, 5:30-8 pm, Online and In Boston, Massachusetts (Free Event)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Greentown Labs to celebrate the kickoff of Go Build 2023, a Greentown Go startup-corporate partnerships accelerator program focused on advancing circularity and decarbonizatio

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Materials,Innovation,Construction,Waste Management,built environment,Decarbonization,Circularity

0 replies | 834 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

7th Annual Sustainable Detroit Forum 2023, November 7, Detroit, Michigan

by Hani // Social media manager

The USGBC Detroit Region and partners are thrilled to announce the 7th annual Sustainable Detroit Forum! Join USGBC for a day of connecting and learning about the amazing sustainability work happ

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 802 views | Posted on: 10/25/2023 | Last updated: 10/30/2023

Free HVAC Systems Webinar: Load Calculations, Equipment Selection, System Airflow and Layout, November 2, 9 am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: HVAC,California,Residential Construction,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems

0 replies | 762 views | Posted on: 10/07/2023 | Last updated: 10/07/2023

NECEC's Green Future Gala, October 26, 5 - 11pm, Boston, Massachusetts

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NECEC's 2023 Green Future Gala will focus on Building the Climate Economy. Because the work of decarbonization is taking over as the engine for the entire commercial sector, the tent has

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 586 views | Posted on: 09/22/2023 | Last updated: 09/22/2023

Free Webinar: The New Frontier of Design: Materials and Human Health, September 20, 1-2 pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

We spend 90% of our time indoors surrounded by materials that often contribute much more to the spaces The New School design than we realize. At this current moment, in prioritizing human health and o

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 831 views | Posted on: 09/06/2023 | Last updated: 09/06/2023

Achieving Energy Efficiency at Scale in Your Building Portfolio, August 29, 2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Companies face increasing pressure today – from stakeholders, employees as well as regulatory agencies – to curb energy consumption, reduce carbon emissions and create more sustainable and

0 replies | 492 views | Posted on: 08/19/2023 | Last updated: 08/19/2023

Building Science Fundamentals, Live Virtual Seminar with BSC, 4 Sessions, September 12, 14, 19 & 21 (1-5pm)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Building Science Fundamentals is a LIVE! virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registr

0 replies | 714 views | Posted on: 08/01/2023 | Last updated: 08/01/2023

8th Annual Climate Adaptive Design Symposium, Asheville, North Carolina (Also available online), October 27 - 28

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

American Institute of Architects AIA - Asheville Section - continues its annual Where Building Science Meets Climate Science professional development series designed to build proficiencies r

0 replies | 1271 views | Posted on: 10/04/2022 | Last updated: 10/04/2022

ESG Essentials Webinar: Green Building Certifications, October 6, 12 pm PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Verdani Partners to learn about ESG Green Building Certifications

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Certification,ESG

0 replies | 1437 views | Posted on: 09/09/2022 | Last updated: 09/09/2022

India Green Building Council (IGBC) Congress 2022, Hyderabad, India, October 20-22

by gracemorrison

Discover and learn more about the latest and emerging Green Building Products, Materials & Technologies.

Explore New Business Opportunities.

Reconnect and network In-person with Green Buildi

India Green Building

0 replies | 1524 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/15/2022

National Solar Tour, Hybrid Event, October 1-2

by gracemorrison

ASES National Solar Tour is the largest grassroots solar, renewable energy, and sustainable living event in the nation. The 2021 National Solar Tour offered over 135 Local Solar Tours and ov

Solar Energy and Green Building

0 replies | 2806 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

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 | 1828 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

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 | 1445 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 | 5669 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 | 1118 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

Millennials Are Driving Brands to Implement Sustainability Practices: 73% Would Pay Extra for Sustainable Products

by YijunW

America is embracing big changes. As our population ages, millennials, the largest generation in human history, are getting closer and closer to take over the major role in the economy from baby boome

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

0 replies | 9292 views | Posted on: 08/10/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Achieving Zero Net Energy, August 22, San Diego, CA

by YijunW

Achieving Zero Net Energy by leveraging building controls and demand response Sponsored by SDG&E Energy Innovation Center Session Overview: This session discusses the process of starting a demand …

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 07/27/2018 | Last updated: 07/27/2018

Companies vs. Climate Change, The B2B Climate Solutions Event, Nov 28-29, Miami, FL

by Eileen Flynn // Student

CvCC is dedicated to providing a forum for business leaders to connect around climate change solutions. They strive to be an open and straight-forward arena for companies to collaborate and share best…

Filed under: Events

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 07/17/2018 | Last updated: 07/17/2018

Energy Connections, July 17, Denver, Colorado

by Aditya

Our regular Energy Connections panel is tackling Energy Resilience in 2018. Save the date for our second in the series.

Filed under: Cleantech

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 901 views | Posted on: 07/01/2018 | Last updated: 07/01/2018

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 | 1107 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 | 1353 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 | 1250 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 | 1019 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

 

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