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Access to daylight has been shown to increase productivity in the workplace, improve students’ performance, and even increase sales in retail environments. A well-designed daylit building also u
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Applied Strategies for Carbon Emission Reduction, Online Training, November 20, 12 pm - 2 pm ET
Building on the foundational knowledge of carbon emissions in the built environment, this course focuses on practical applications in design and construction practice. Participants will learn how to s
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Converge San Diego, October 16, San Diego, California
What began as the "Little "a" Conference" has evolved into Converge San Diego. A dynamic, reimagined regional event presented by AIA San Diego, in collaboration with
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Free Webinar: Home Energy Series: Solar & Storage, September 12, 10 am - 12 pm PT
Edison said, “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait till oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” Solar energy
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This two-part class will start with a broad overview of all the induction cooking and holding products available in the marketplace or in development. There is a lot of activity from manufacturers, fr
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Fundamentals of Building Science Training, Online, July 8, 9-1 pm ET
This training combines key elements of Southface’s Basic Building Science and Applied Building Science curricula, providing a great introduction to many of the core concepts that run throug
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Free Webinar, Indoor Agriculture Resiliency, June 12, 1-3 pm PT
California's 4,600 greenhouses and indoor farms use diverse energy sources to produce a consistent supply of high-quality horticultural products including flowers, food and cannabis. Process syste
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Free Webinar: Residential Existing Buildings - Alterations, June 25,1 - 2 pm ET
This online course covers how an alteration is impacted by the new energy code. When does an alteration require a HERS rating, and when does it not? This course covers the HERS process and requirement
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Building the Circular Economy in New Jersey, June 3, 4:30-7:30 pm, Morristown, New Jersey
Maximizing the full value of materials and resources and extending product lifecycle cuts greenhouse gases, manages risk, reinvests resources locally, creates jobs, and adds more value for companies a
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Join Trellis to explore practical ways to scale your climate program across your supply chain. Our expert panel will share real-world insights on engaging suppliers, leveraging carbon credits, an
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Living Future 2025: Accelerating Regenerative Action, May 6-8, Portland, Oregon
The momentum for regenerative design has never been stronger. Living Future '25 (LF25) addresses the most pressing design and development challenges of our time through four program tracks on clim
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Join 3C-REN on March 27th at Cedar Plumbing in Westlake Village for an exciting opportunity to connect and grow! The 3C-REN team will be on-site to share workforce development opportunities, exclusive
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Southface Institute, ENERGY STAR Certified Homes Live Online Training, December 5 - 7
Join Southface Institute for a live, instructor-led online training to maintain or expand your ENERGY STAR service offerings and expertise. Over the c
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UGBBCMA Annual Sustainable Dinner, Cambridge Brewing Company, 11/19 6:30 pm
Attend the UGBBCMA's 4th Annual Sustainable Dinner, at the Cambridge Brewing Company, 11/19 6:30 pm This annual event provides attendees with a firsthand experience into the world of “green” cook…
Every room in a building should be good for the environment—starting with the restroom! Join this one-hour course as we discuss practical ways to incorporate green building strategies in co
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Conference
The keynote presentation, breakout sessions, tours, exhibitors, and networking offer a full day to delve into sustainability.
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Open Architecture Collaborative Boston, Dec 13, 2018, 6:30 - 8PM, Boston, MA
Open Architecture Collaborative Boston
BSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Suite 200, Boston
Price: This meeting is free and open to all
Design has the power to improve the world. Open Architectu
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Certified PH Designer & Consultant Training, Feb 25th, 2019, Newark, NJ
Join North American Passive House Network for a 5-day training to successfully become an accredited Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer.
This course is for all building professionals: archi
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MIT Sustainability Summit: An Exploration of Sustainable Mobility, April 26, Cambridge MA
An Exploration of Sustainable Mobility
In 2019, MIT is hosting the eleventh annual Sustainability Summit where the theme will focus on sustainable mobility and access. We will explore the current a
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Smart Energy/CIEI & Expo 2018/Greenbuilding Brasil, November 5-7, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil
The Smart Energy International Conference - Smart Energy CIEI & EXPO 2018 comes to its 9th edition with a novelty. This year, the event joins the Greenbuilding Brasil International Conference
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Regenerative and Sustainable...What's the Difference?
Regenerative and sustainable. I thought they were the same thing and interchangeable. I was wrong.
Regenerative architecture…focuses on reducing the environmental impacts of buildings. But i
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2018 Tennessee Green Industry Expo, September 27-28, Lebanon, TN
The Tennessee Nursery & Landscape Association and the Middle Tennessee Nursery Association are excited to be partnering for the Tennessee Green Industry Expo!! New Dates and New Location!! Sept…
California Aims for 100% Carbon-Free Electricity by 2045
California would shift to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045 under a legislation passed by the state Assembly. The bill awaits a second approval from the Senate and Governor Jerry Brown's
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Building Science for Carpenters: Peers, Beers, and Networking, August 23, Newton, MA
Join other carpenters, builders, and construction professionals for an evening of networking, presentations, and discussion on building science and construction techniques for high-performance buildin…
An Alternative to Plastic Food Packaging: Laser Marks on Food Items
Ironically, organic fruits and vegetables are often packaged and labeled with plastic. The packaging plastics are usually unrecyclable and become plastic waste. Plastic waste is a huge worldwide issue…
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