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Toxic Chemical Exposures and the Built Environment, with Dr. Robert Wright, Online, October 3, 4 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Exposomics is a new scientific discipline dedicated to studying all the environmental factors that affect our health––from conception to death. In this talk, Dr. Wright will describe the d

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1037 views | Posted on: 09/25/2022 | Last updated: 09/25/2022

GPRO Operations and Maintenance Essentials, Presented by Southface, March 4 - 5, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials provides building professionals with strategies to reduce energy use while improving tenant comfort and health. This course is ideal for property managers

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

0 replies | 537 views | Posted on: 02/13/2024 | Last updated: 02/13/2024

Free Webinar: Basics of Photovoltaic (PV) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) for Grid Tied Applications, February 12, 9am-12:30pm PST

by Hani // Social media manager

This course teaches the basic vocabulary and technical details of grid-connected photovoltaic and energy storage systems. This instructor will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of various techn

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California Green Building

0 replies | 694 views | Posted on: 01/24/2024 | Last updated: 01/24/2024

Built Environment Plus: Construction Business Basics, Online, February 6 - April 23, 3-5pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Twelve 2 Hour Sessions from February 6th to April 23rd. 

This multi-session course covers all the essentials of running your own construction business with a focus on the Triple Bottom Line (P

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 722 views | Posted on: 01/02/2024 | Last updated: 01/02/2024

Free Webinar: All About the Energy Rating Index (ERI), January 10, 12-1pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

What is your goal?

Whether you are trying to make your project more energy efficient, meet or beat building code, achieve Energy Star or a green building certification, or get Inflation Reduction A

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 869 views | Posted on: 12/05/2023 | Last updated: 12/05/2023

Built Environment Plus: Intro to Designing a Net Zero Building, Online, December 12, 3-5pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Participants will learn the components of net zero. It may seem out of reach, but firms are turning these hurdles into opportunities. Join Built Environment Plus as they examine case studies, detailin

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 898 views | Posted on: 11/17/2023 | Last updated: 11/17/2023

GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building, FREE In-Person Training + Exam, December 1, 9 am - 1 pm, Costa Mesa, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performance buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.

 

This course teaches

California Green Building

0 replies | 646 views | Posted on: 11/06/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

If You Can’t Take the Heat: Utilizing Waste Heat Recovery in Commercial and Multifamily Buildings, November 15, 9 am ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

In this new two-part series focused on building decarbonization, BE-Ex and NYSERDA have called upon industry experts to highlight projects utilizing waste heat recovery across the commercial and multi

Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Multifamily Housing,Waste Management,Commercial Buildings,Heating

0 replies | 829 views | Posted on: 10/21/2023 | Last updated: 10/21/2023

Free Workshop: Passive House, All-Electric, and Low-Energy Homes for Real Estate Professionals, October 24, 10am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

In this workshop course, Passive House Association will present on overview of high-performance homes, the Passive House certification standard, and net-zero and all-electric homes, including cas

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 705 views | Posted on: 10/05/2023 | Last updated: 10/05/2023

VERGE, The Climatech Event, October 24-26, & VERGE Water Forum (October 23), San Jose, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

VERGE 23 is focused on accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time. It is the center of gravity for the climate community — leaders from business, government, solution pro

California Green Building

0 replies | 1373 views | Posted on: 09/21/2023 | Last updated: 09/21/2023

2023 Passive House Network Conference, Online, September 28, and October 4 - 6 in Denver, Colorado

by Hani // Social media manager

Communities are being stressed and assaulted by the escalating effects of the climate crisis: wildfires, droughts, floods, conflicts, energy insecurity, poverty, sickness and inequality. Given the opp

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1561 views | Posted on: 09/04/2023 | Last updated: 09/04/2023

How to Sell the Value of Green Homes and Features, Online Course by Marla Esser Cloos, Available Live or On Demand

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Online Course:  How to Sell the Value of Green Homes and Features
Instructor:  Marla Esser Cloos, also known as the Green Home Coach

*This course is available in two formats, liv

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,Green Real Estate,Green Home Coach,Selling Green,Selling Green Building

0 replies | 3034 views | Posted on: 11/01/2022 | Last updated: 11/29/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Inflation Reduction Act & Housing, October 26, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act has many benefits for those planning residential green building projects, from home improvements, gut renovations, new builds, and electrification projects.

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Economy,inflation

0 replies | 1219 views | Posted on: 10/14/2022 | Last updated: 10/14/2022

Green Building Open House Tomorrow 10/17 in Milton

by admin

Tomorrow 10/17 at 10am - Green Building Open House at: 9 Crown Street #Milton #Massachusetts Contact David Kelman at dkelman@kw.com. Come see a 1920s single family house that features various gre…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Home

0 replies | 891 views | Posted on: 10/17/2014 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

Virtual Training Session: WUFI Passive Advanced - Multifamily, September 13-15

by samanthaklein // Intern

WUFI Passive is a powerful tool that can enhance the design and certification of passive building projects if integrated into the design process properly.

This course is focused on the use of WUFI

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Multifamily,Passive House

0 replies | 6384 views | Posted on: 08/26/2022 | Last updated: 08/28/2022

The Future of Transportation: Lessons From the Governor's Commission, Dec 19, Boston MA

by Yishan

Please join Transportation for Massachusetts for a presentation by Commission Chair Steve Kadish, and a panel discussion on the report of Governor Baker's Commission on the Future of Transpor

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1119 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

11th AEE Solar Dealer Conference, Jan 23-25, San Diego, CA

by Aditya

Join us for the 11th AEE Solar Dealer Conference at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Resort in San Diego from Wednesday, January 23th through Friday, January 25th. Stay up-to-date on policy cha

Filed under: Energy

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

Sustainability Symposium 2019, February 18, Las Vegas, Nevada

by Yishan

The Sustainability Symposium 2019: The Desert Shall Bloom agenda is packed with illustrious leaders.  Don’t miss the opportunity to experience opening remarks from Academy Award-w

Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1514 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

2018 Local Energy Solutions Conference, November 16, Concord, New Hampshire

by Aditya

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

LES is more than a conference - it's the only event of its kind that, year after year, delivers the latest topics and knowledge from leading experts, innovative i

Filed under: Energy

New Hampshire Green Building

Keywords: clean energy

0 replies | 1689 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/26/2018

Is Plastic the Next Trend in Green Building?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In The Three Little Pigs, three houses are built: one made of straw; one made of sticks; and then as we all know, the victor against the wolf, one made of bricks. Recently, while reading an artic

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Building,Plastic Waste

0 replies | 3032 views | Posted on: 10/15/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

Webinar: Improving the Performance of Finished Concrete Flooring, Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This overview of concrete floor basics shows participants how to get the most of finished concrete floors. along the way it discusses levels of finish, hardening-densifying and other aspects of finish

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Concrete Flooring

0 replies | 1568 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/27/2018

Garden to Table & Green Energy Workshop sponsored by Boston Solar, September 9, 2pm, Worcester

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sprout Change No-Dig Garden to Table & Green Energy Workshop Series Sponsored by Boston Solar Located at The Heartwell Institute, Worcester, MA, September 9, 2018, 2pm-4pm. JOIN US for our 4t…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: No-Dig Gardening

0 replies | 843 views | Posted on: 09/06/2018 | Last updated: 09/06/2018

LUNCHandLEADERS: Product Declarations and Transparency EPDs and HPDs, August 23, 2018, Columbus, Ohio

by Aditya

This August LUNCHandLEADERS will feature representatives from mindful MATERIALS and local experts in building optimization to discuss the purpose and usage of environmental product declarations and he…

Filed under: Education

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Living,LEED V4,Environmental Products

0 replies | 977 views | Posted on: 08/16/2018 | Last updated: 08/16/2018

Design Well: Designing for Human Health and Performance, January 22-23, San Diego, CA

by YijunW

8:45-9:00 am Welcoming Remarks Eric Corey Freed, Founding Principal, organicARCHITECT 9:00 - 9:45 am Enhancing the User Experience in Buildings, the Environment and the Budget of Every Proj…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 2753 views | Posted on: 08/05/2018 | Last updated: 08/05/2018

Activating Biophilic Cities Conference, September 4-5, London, England

by YijunW

The University of Greenwich Green Roofs and Living Walls Centre and the Department of Architecture & Landscape are proud to announce their ABC: Activating Biophilic Cities London Conference on 4-5 Sep…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 556 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

 

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