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When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. Thi
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2023 ASHRAE Winter Conference, February 4-8, Atlanta, GA
The ASHRAE Winter Conference will be held February 4-8, 2023, at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center and Building A of the Georgia World Congress Center. The AHR Expo is February 6-8 in Buildings B and C of
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The Inflation Reduction Act expedites New York State’s climate transition to a clean, renewable economy with a historic investment in City and State green infrastructure. The IRA provi
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Online Course: Crushing the Code, New York State -- Commercial Buildings, December 13
Crushing the Code: New York State (Commercial) is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS and d
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Build + Buy Green Conference, Honolulu, HI, September 23
Build + Buy Green brings together architects, engineers, consultants, green building leaders, and contractors together in a unique opportunity to showcase brand, services, and products to a targeted a
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2022 Source Water Protection Conference, Mount Pleasant, Michigan, October 12-13
In partnership with Michigan State University’s Institute of Water Research, Michigan Rural Water Association and community partners, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Ene
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Free Webinar: Healthy Indoor Air Guideline With Smart Strategies to Do It, July 27, 12 pm EDT
When designing or renovating buildings, it is relevant to have in mind healthy indoor air quality guidelines to select the proper heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems that will hel
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Retrofit Now! Reducing Carbon and Complying with LL97, July 20, 21, 27, & 28, 9:00am - 12:30pm
New York has gotten serious about climate change and this will have a huge impact on architectural practice. Local Law 97 sets carbon caps on emissions from large buildings and will be enforced with f
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Online Energy Upgrade Workshop, Hosted by UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County, August 22, 6 pm
Attend this 1-hour workshop where you'll learn energy-, water-, and cost-saving strategies at home. Attendees will receive a free Do-It-Yourself Energy Saving Kit (one per household) that includes
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The 31st Annual Energy Fair, Custer, WI, June 24-26
The MREA (Midwest Renewable Energy Association) invites you to join us in this celebration and exploration of renewable energy, and sustainable living. Each year, The Fair brings 11,500+ attendee
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Now more than ever, public restrooms must be clean and comfortable for all users. However, exactly what that looks like has been up for debate. Join us in this one-hour course as we make the case for
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Online Event: Wipe Out Waste: Mad Architecture Employs Radical Circularity, May 5, 12 pm EDT
A contemporary office building in Oslo is designed and built of 80% recycled materials.
A wooden railing from an old public swimming pool is transplanted as a new staircase. A ceiling grate from a
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NECEC Strategic Partner Network Grid Modernization Summit, April 14, Boston
Across the Northeast states have been advancing the electrical grid to handle the influx of dynamic and distributed supply from renewable energy sources and an increasingly dynamic load driven with th
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Join a free tour of wind & solar generators at Mount St. Mary's Abbey in Wrentham, MA. Saturday, April 28th - 10:30am Drive yourself, or take our free bus from Somerville High School Atrium - leav…
Webinar: Sustainably Made in America – Sustainability in Action Roundtable, March 11, 11 am EST
As COVID-19 exposed critical vulnerabilities in supply chains the world over and consumers continue to feel the effects, more people are asking, “Where are my goods coming from and what are the
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LED manufacturers continue to develop products to reduce lighting energy and meet new energy efficiency standards. Join us to learn about LED lighting power quality specifications that should be consi…
The Youth Climate March, July 21st, Washington, D.C.
In Washington D.C., youth will march on the National Mall for the demands that we delivered to our leaders during The Youth Climate Lobby Day. Walkers will rally and highlight the voices and stories o…
The Climate Action Business Association's Annual Cookout, July 12, 6-8 pm, Boston, MA
It's that time of year again! Join the Climate Action Business Association for an evening of grilled cuisine, refreshments, and lawn games. Learn what the organization has been involved with this year…
Join NEEP and our guest speaker Craig Foley, Realtor, LEED Green Associate, for a free public webinar from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. The real estate market often struggles with what to do with green ho…
Top Sustainable Trend - The Electrification of Everything: Spotlight on Electric Vehicles
GreenBiz's 2018 report: "State of Green Business" identifies important emerging areas and technologies as companies address their environmental and social challenges and opportunities. The trends refl…
Webinar: Multifamily Passive Building - Lessons learned, May 29, 1-2 pm ET
Presenter: Katrin Klingenberg, PHIUS Executive Director & Co-Founder Over the past decade, awareness and understanding of passive building design methods and performance standards has grown dramati…
Researchers from Harvard University's Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health have investigated how green buildings positively affect health and cognitive function. The research simulated indoor
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The World Green Building Council Congress 2018, June 3, Toronto, Canada
The World Green Building Council Congress 2018 will be held in Toronto, Canada, in June, in partnership with the Canada Green Building Council’s (CaGBC) Building Lasting Change conference. Titled…
Indoor air quality issues and smart ventilation strategies for automatically maintaining excellent air quality are presented. The cost of poor ventilation in terms of illness and productivity dioxide …
As with most professional events, a powerful part of the Affordable Housing Summit often occurs in the minutes before and after the proceedings themselves. Participants meet, introduce themselves, and…
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