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Building Energy Compliance Seminar: Crash Course on NYC Local Laws, Online and FREE, December 17. 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

by NYCsustainability.org // Free resource for building owners and property managers who have questions about NYC sustainability laws and procedures.

In this FREE, three-hour seminar for building owners, property managers, and consultants, we will discuss all of the greenhouse gas-related local laws that impact the majority of NYC’s larger bu

Filed under: Government Policies

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2057 views | Posted on: 11/19/2021 | Last updated: 11/23/2021

Free Webinar: NYC Decarbonization: Fundamentals, Online, January 18, 8 am-12 pm ET

by Rushabh // Social media manager

As COVID-19 appears to be under control, decarbonization has swept through the HVAC & buildings industry like wildfire. In the rush to electrify our buildings, what should be the major strategies

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1140 views | Posted on: 12/16/2022 | Last updated: 12/16/2022

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 | 1380 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 07/10/2022

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 | 1763 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 | 7298 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 | 1491 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

Top chefs prefer induction cooktops over gas cooktops

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

We only interviewed one chef; however, all attendees agreed that induction cooking was superior to gas cooking.

Sub- Zero/Wolf/Cove hosted the first-ever official meeting with the #GreenInfluen

Green Influencer ATL

Keywords: Electrification,Induction Cooking,Subzero,Wolfe,GreenInfluencerATL

0 replies | 4455 views | Posted on: 05/19/2022 | Last updated: 03/31/2023

Webinar: Intro to Healthy Materials, May 10, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This workshop will highlight the trends and tools available to find and select healthier products. Participants will learn the key product categories and how to research and find products that are bet

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Materials,built environment,Health Product Declarations,Declare Labels

0 replies | 1731 views | Posted on: 04/18/2022 | Last updated: 04/18/2022

What are Indoor Air Quality Readings Good for? A USGBC Big South Webinar: April 14, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Human health is a longstanding value of the green building movement. Green buildings can promote health and well-being in the near term while preserving resources and protecting the environment for hu

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

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

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,Technology,Human Health

0 replies | 1843 views | Posted on: 03/30/2022 | Last updated: 04/01/2022

BREEAM Summit 2022, March 22, London and Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The BREEAM Summit consists of a day of learning and networking followed by the BREEAM Awards in the evening. Taking place on March 22, the day will focus on ESG and Net Zero Carbon for real

Related to: Special Facility Components

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1601 views | Posted on: 03/11/2022 | Last updated: 03/11/2022

New Heat Pump Incentives, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, Online and Free, February 9, 12 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Many people are wondering if now is the right time to switch from a gas, oil, or propane-fueled heating system to an electric heat pump. This webinar will give you an overview and resources to learn m

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Energy Consumers Alliance

0 replies | 1246 views | Posted on: 02/01/2022 | Last updated: 02/01/2022

Smart Cities Technology Symposiumc & Exhibition, January 18-19

by Richard Minasian // Student

It is predicted that by 2050 about 64% of the developing world and 86% of the developed world will live in urban areas. The global smart cities market is expected to reach USD 297.7 billion by 2026, e

Filed under: The Smart Home

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Urban Development,Smart Cities,Technology,built environment

0 replies | 1682 views | Posted on: 12/31/2021 | Last updated: 12/31/2021

The Roadmap to Net Zero: Moving from Ambition to Delivery in 2022 December 16, 2pm EST / 11am PST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Creating a joint approach to hitting Net Zero targets

Businesses called for governments to step up and help them lead on climate action at COP26, as companies could not “shoulder the burden a

0 replies | 1663 views | Posted on: 12/07/2021 | Last updated: 12/07/2021

Executive Director - Groundwork Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Over the last ten years, Groundwork Denver has seen immense impact through its robust range of programs including energy efficiency, urban agriculture, urban waters, transportation, parks and green sp…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 894 views | Posted on: 11/16/2017 | Last updated: 11/16/2017

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 | 1820 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 | 1428 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 | 1329 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

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 | 2014 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 07/21/2018

Webinar: Sustainability in the City of Plano, Texas, May 17, 1pm

by YijunW

Join us May 17 for a free 1-hour webinar featuring Plano Sustainability & Environmental Education Manager Heather Merchant and staff, who will describe how the city used the Star Community Rating Syst…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1070 views | Posted on: 05/04/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

Tiny House & Simple Living Jamboree, August 23 - 26, Austin, Texas

by YijunW

The Jamboree plays host to the latest and greatest in tiny houses, simple living, and sustainability across the nation. Featured areas of the show include an outdoor Tiny Village with all kinds of sma…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 2460 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 08/06/2018

2018 AIA Conference on Architecture, June 21-23, NYC

by YijunW

Blueprint for Better Cities At AIA 2018 Conference, some of the most creative architects, designers, and firms will share how they’re creating their own blueprint and making a difference in cities …

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1307 views | Posted on: 04/22/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

LivingFuture Unconference, Portland, Oregon, May 1-4

by AbbieKnight

Living Future unConference is the leading event in regenerative design. In May 2018, a global community of changemakers will converge at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland to turn ideas into act…

Keywords: regenerative design

0 replies | 1324 views | Posted on: 04/05/2018 | Last updated: 04/05/2018

Hitchcock Center Living Building Tour, March 21, 12-1pm, Amherst, MA

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Come meet our newest educator – our building! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with responsibly sourced non…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2367 views | Posted on: 03/02/2018 | Last updated: 03/06/2018

Demystifying Passive House: IAQ - A NAPHN (North American Passive House Network) Forum Wednesday, Feb 21 - New York, NY

by North American Passive House Network (NAPHN)

Demystifying Passive House: IAQ A NAPHN (North American Passive House Network) Forum Join NAPHN and NYPH for the first panel in a series of educational forums, that debunks the myths surrounding P…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Demystifying Passive House

0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 02/08/2018 | Last updated: 02/15/2018

An Optimistic Report from the Dystopian, Apocalyptic World of 2030 Fri, January 19 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

by Amy

An Optimistic Report from the Dystopian, Apocalyptic World of 2030 In the last decade, carbon levels increased 20 parts per million (from 380 to 403), the population grew by one billion, global tem…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture

0 replies | 1364 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/09/2018

 

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