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BREEAM Summit 2022, March 22, London and Online
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
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USGBC 2023 Colorado Spring Summit, May 24, Denver, CO, 8am-2:30pm
Which water-saving strategies and policies can be used in real estate to save money and generate long-term value for all?
What is Colorado's path to low carbon and model green codes?
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Smart Cities Connect 2023 Spring Conference & Expo, May 16-18, Denver, Colorado
Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo offers a comprehensive conference, exposition and accelerator of smart city innovation in North America. The event delivers premium networking a
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Free Webinar: Built Environment Education: Green Architecture, April 19, 10am-12pm EST
Learn about the role buildings play in our climate crisis and how key sustainable design techniques such as renewable energy and designing with nature can instead make buildings a positive force in ou
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Gathering in person with USGBC Carolinas and AIA Charlotte to have a conversation about resiliency and regenerative building design to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built,
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About the Inspire Speakers Series
Green Building Alliance has welcomed more than 100 national and local speakers to the Inspire Speakers Series stage since 2012. This beloved series has shared
Free Webinar: Residential Building Electrification Pathways, February 21, 2-3:30 pm ET
Across the country, there is a move toward building electrification, replacing appliances that use other fuels with electricity. Learn about the trends in retrofitting we are most likely to see in the
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Free Webinar: Successful Design of the All Electric Kitchen, February 23, 10-11:30 am
All-electric kitchens are now mandated for any new construction projects in over 50 California cities as well as many school districts, high-tech B&I kitchens, and higher education. Successful des
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ABCs of Multifamily Electrification Strategies, A Better Buildings Webinar, February 7, 11 am
Join this webinar to learn about electrification strategies for multifamily buildings of varying ages, climate zones, and sizes. This discussion will highlight key factors to consider when pursuing el
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CGBG Presents: Fire Resistant Exteriors, Virtual, June 21, 6 PM
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
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Top chefs prefer induction cooktops over gas cooktops
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
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Webinar: Intro to Healthy Materials, May 10, 3 pm EDT
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
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What are Indoor Air Quality Readings Good for? A USGBC Big South Webinar: April 14, 12 pm EDT
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
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The impact of green buildings in the Brazilian economy
Green building is gaining space in Brazilian economy, accorded with GBCB (Green Building Council Brazil), sustainable buildings account about 10% of the national construction GDP. This is significant …
Western Resilience Series: Snow by USGBC Mountain Region, Online, March 2, 12 pm EST
How is climate change impacting communities across the West?
About this event
Local economies reliant on snow sports are facing significant risk, extreme heat is impacting cities, agricultural l
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Online Course: LEED Exam Prep-Take-Teach for Teachers, February 22, 7 pm EST
This program is for high school teachers who want to improve their own understanding of green building principles and strategies in order to better prepare students for green jobs. Teachers will be pr
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The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts a series of monthly presentations on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions. This month's theme is wil
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International Green Building Conference 2018, Singapore, September 5-7
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…
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 …
Webinar: Sustainability in the City of Plano, Texas, May 17, 1pm
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…
Tiny House & Simple Living Jamboree, August 23 - 26, Austin, Texas
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…
2018 AIA Conference on Architecture, June 21-23, NYC
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 …
LivingFuture Unconference, Portland, Oregon, May 1-4
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…
PACENation Summit 2018, March 19-21, Denver, Colorado
This year’s event will feature three days of content, interactive sessions, expert speakers, a live podcast, as well as many unique networking opportunities. Join PACENation, along with over 450…
USGBC MA Emerging Professionals Committee Meeting, Monday February 26, Boston, MA
The USGBC Massachusetts Emerging Professionals is a group of green building professionals who are relatively new to the industry. We are inclusive of students fresh out of college or more seasoned pr…
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