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Understanding Circular Economy: A Global GreenTag International Conversation, March 30th, 3 pm AEDT

by Global GreenTag International Pty Ltd & Global GreenTag LLC (USA)

The next Global GreenTag International Conversations' segment on Wednesday, March 30th is featuring Meryl Sukumar, a Sustainability Consultant and Mentor who will engage in an interesting conversa

0 replies | 704 views | Posted on: 03/25/2022 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrical Panel Assessments - Examples for Heat Pump Installers, March 26, 12-1:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

As more California homeowners begin electrifying their homes, heat pump installers will be faced with the challenge of navigating electrical panel challenges including condition, capacity, fitment, su

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California Green Building

0 replies | 744 views | Posted on: 03/01/2024 | Last updated: 03/01/2024

Free Webinar: Inclusion by Design: The WELL Equity Rating, February 23, 1-2 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As we enter the next era of work, there is a critical lens on how office spaces will be designed to recruit people back and make people stay. In the past, offices were often designed for work, but not

0 replies | 687 views | Posted on: 02/14/2024 | Last updated: 02/14/2024

The Refrigerant Landscape and the Role Reclaimed Refrigerants Play in Green Buildings, A Free Greenbuild Webinar, February 7, 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar provides an update on the AIM Act, HFC Phasedown schedule, and the impact our society faces with cooling. With the 40% virgin HFC reduction underway, the impacts can be felt across all se

0 replies | 546 views | Posted on: 01/25/2024 | Last updated: 01/25/2024

Embodied Carbon in Concrete and Wood, Online Course, February 8, 3-5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This course looks at the carbon and environmental impacts of concrete and wood building materials, how they have improved over the years, and where they still fall short.  Built Environment Plus

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 932 views | Posted on: 01/03/2024 | Last updated: 01/03/2024

The Green Home Guide: Sustainable Upgrades for an Eco-Friendly Abode, An Online Summit, January 1, 2-8 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

As The Green Home Guide marks the one-year milestone on a journey towards a more sustainable future, it's paramount to reflect on the choices shaping our daily lives, especially within t

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 694 views | Posted on: 12/06/2023 | Last updated: 12/06/2023

Find and Select Better Materials for LEED Projects with Ecomedes, Inc., December 14, 2 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for a LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one cl

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Materials,LEED,built environment,Resource management

0 replies | 657 views | Posted on: 11/21/2023 | Last updated: 11/21/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Through-Wall Flashings and Transition Membranes: Selection and Installation, November 29, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This presentation will cover a detailed explanation of the challenges and solutions facing through-wall flashings and transition membranes, provide a thorough description of the characteristics of sev

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Design,High Performance Building,Resilience,Walls,Life Cycle Analysis,Wall Systems

0 replies | 639 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/08/2023

USGBC Detroit Region, Women in Green Breakfast, November 6, 7:30-9:15 am Detroit, Michigan

by Hani // Social media manager

On November 6th, 2023, the USGBC Detroit Region will host a Women in Green Breakfast prior to the Sustainable Detroit Forum and we want you there. This signature breakfast celebrates women i

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 614 views | Posted on: 10/25/2023 | Last updated: 10/25/2023

Roadmap Conference, Portland, OR, June 28-30

by gracemorrison

Accelerated and widespread electric, smart, and shared mobility adoption requires a diverse and supportive ecosystem of industry and community leaders including utilities, local governments, vehicle O

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 691 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/14/2022

Free EEBA Webinar: Future Proof Healthy Home Strategies with Panasonic and Swidget, June 7, 2 pm Central

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Panasonic and Swidget have combined forces to empower your homes to monitor, assess, and optimize the healthy home and a multitude of other home automation possibilities.

- Learn how to expand the

0 replies | 733 views | Posted on: 06/03/2022 | Last updated: 06/09/2022

June 2, Demand Control Ventilation, June 2, 10:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The advent of building management protocols resulting from COVID-19 combined with inflationary energy costs have made the topic of safely manage outdoor air ventilation rates without “breaking t

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Savings,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation

0 replies | 1328 views | Posted on: 05/18/2022 | Last updated: 05/18/2022

Webinar: Intro to Designing a Net Zero Building, May 5, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Participants will learn the components of Zero Net. This webinar will examine case studies, detailing integrated systems and creative solutions that make Net Zero Energy (ZNE) a reality.

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Business Development,Energy Efficiency,Net Zero Energy

0 replies | 1556 views | Posted on: 04/16/2022 | Last updated: 04/16/2022

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium: Living Building Challenge - Influencing the Future of Building, February 21, 5-7 pm, Northampton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

WMGC Green Night: Living Building Challenge - Influencing the Future of Building Wednesday February 21st - 5-7 pm **Third Wednesday this Month Only** Platform Sports Bar Meeting Room Join WM…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 714 views | Posted on: 02/19/2018 | Last updated: 02/20/2018

Colorado Passive House Happy Hour & Mini Expo - Winter/Spring 2022, March 18, 3-6 pm, Arvada, CO

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What started as a casual get together of friends and colleagues in a relatively small niche of the construction industry, has turned into one of the premier events for Passive House and building scien

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 737 views | Posted on: 03/08/2022 | Last updated: 03/08/2022

Free Webinar: Desert-Friendly Landscapes for Beginners, February 16, 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are you new to the Valley or have a newfound interest in desert plants?

Discover common misconceptions associated with desert gardening and the fundamentals for watering, fertilizing, and pruning.

Filed under: Landscaping

California Green Building

0 replies | 1131 views | Posted on: 02/07/2022 | Last updated: 02/09/2022

Improving Indoor Air Quality with Product Testing - Allergy Standards Ltd.

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

Indoor air quality and allergy awareness were already growing as critical health and environmental concerns before the COVID-19 pandemic made these topics even more prevalent. 

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Linked to: Product Certications HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: Certification,Indoor Air Quality,Covid-19,VOCs,Health,Air Quality,IAQ,Allergies

0 replies | 8253 views | Posted on: 01/08/2022 | Last updated: 03/29/2022

21st International Conference on Past and Present Research Systems on Green Chemistry, August 27 - 28, Boston, MA

by Christina Williams

Conference Series LLC Ltd is glad to announce 21st International Conference on Past and Present Research Systems on Green Chemistry, August 27-28, 2018 at Boston, USA. Green Chemistry 2018 will be or…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 986 views | Posted on: 05/30/2018 | Last updated: 08/13/2018

Smart City: World Expo Congress, November 13 - 15, 2018, Barcelona, Spain

by YijunW

Values The event is based around the values of social inclusion and empowerment and is dedicated to promoting awareness, understanding and critical reflection between inhabitants of different cities …

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 856 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

Horizon 18, the Global Solutions Platform for the Clean Economy, October 10 - 11, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Horizon18 is a global event-driven platform that harnesses the international movement towards a clean economy. Join an international community focused on driving the clean economy through solutions, i…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1060 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

EBC's Climate Action Forum: Design World Views on Adaptation and Resiliency, June 8, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Design leaders and urban design exemplars from around the world offer a wealth of inspiration and instruction for climate adaptation and carbon neutrality. This fourth installment in the series of qua…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 688 views | Posted on: 05/03/2018 | Last updated: 05/03/2018

26th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, May 14 - 18, Copenhagen, Denmark

by YijunW

The EUBCE combines one of the largest biomass science and technology conferences with a high quality industry exhibition, attracting biomass professionals from around the globe.

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 756 views | Posted on: 04/26/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

The State of Clean Energy Innovation and Opportunities for Growth on the North Shore, April 25, Peabody, MA

by YijunW

In celebration of Earth Day, the North Shore Technology Council and its Sustainability Forum subgroup is hosting a special Earth Day-themed program for the April Business Breakfast. Steve Pike, CEO of…

Filed under: Environment

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 893 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

BuildingsNY, May 8-9, NYC

by AbbieKnight

BuildingsNY announced its official collaboration with the International Facility Management Association, New York City Chapter (IFMA NYC) to provide education and professional development for facility…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1217 views | Posted on: 04/03/2018 | Last updated: 04/03/2018

Passive House: Barriers And Pathways to Scale on March 29, 6-8 pm, NY, NY

by AbbieKnight

From a design perspective, it is feasible to implement Passive House in NYC's high rise buildings. So what is stopping developers from taking the plunge and pursuing such projects? How much risk (real…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House

0 replies | 1192 views | Posted on: 03/06/2018 | Last updated: 03/15/2018

 

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