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USGBC Colorado Webinar: Financing Resilience with C-PACE Loans, June 24, 11:45 AM MDT
On September 20, 2019, school children in the Solomon Islands arrived by canoe to their demonstration site to join the 4 million others around the world in the School Strike for Climate. In 2019, 906
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2023 ACEEE Summer Study on Energy Efficiency in Industry, July 11-13, Detroit, Michigan
Theme: Decarbonization - Turning Goals Into Achievable Action Plans.
The industrial sector accounts for a large portion—more than 25%—of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonizi
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Join NESEA for a tour of Solara Phase 3, a low embodied carbon, market-rate, net zero multifamily complex in Rotterdam, NY. The complex, including the first two phases, will be the largest market
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This online workshop will help you make the leap from standard market-driven construction to a quality "green" home. They will discuss site design, building envelope design, climatic de
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The “Perfect Wall” defined and demonstrated
We keep using the term “perfect wall” when describing the various control layers on the #1920sMakoverATL deep enegy retrofit and learning house. This concept does deserve to be unpac
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Yestermorrow Online Course, Healthy Building Materials, 4 Wednesday Sessions, 7-9 pm ET, May 1-31
Healthy Building Materials will take a dive into the broken promise of the statement “better living through chemistry.”
Through assigned reading, case studies, videos and discussi
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The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a historic down payment on deficit reduction to fight inflation, invest in domestic energy production and manufacturing, and reduce carbon emissions by roughly 4
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Resilience, Ecology, and Access at the Water's Edge, Online, April 5, 3-4 pm
WEDG® (Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines) is the gold standard for resilient, ecologically sound, and accessible projects that touch the water's edge. WEDG is a national rating system that has
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Observations at the 2023 International Builder's Show.
I noticed a new theme at the International Builder's Show this year. All exhibitors made a point to tell me about their innovati
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Webinar: Black Women in Architecture: Riding the Vortex August 12, 8:00-9:30 pm Eastern Time
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That is the percentage of architects who are Black women. There are ~ 500 licensed Black women architects in the entire country.
You are invited to an incredibly unique storytelling present
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An Introduction to Thermal Temperature Screening with C3 Communications (Video)
Have you been scanned yet to take your temperature? Have you been wondering how these systems work? What happens to the data? Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Darrius Key of C3 Co
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USGBC OH Community Connections Webinar Series: Greening the MLS, August 13, 1-2pm
Join for the August session of USGBC Ohio's Community Connections Webinar Series which will highlight Greening the Multiple Listing Service.
earn more about a collaborative
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FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, July 8, 12pm EDT
Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and a well-kept ti
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Sign to Join Toxics Action in Congratulating "Action for a Healthy Holyoke" - From Coal to Solar!
Join Toxics Action to say "Great Job!" to Action for a Healthy Holyoke! How often do we just get great eco news to make you smile? Here's a chance to join a celebration and congratulation just by …
In this one hour course, we will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle c
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FREE Webinar: A Deeper Dive into Zero Net Carbon Schools, Hosted by NBI, May 14, 10 am-12 pm
Building on the overview provided in the Zero Net Carbon Schools webinar hosted on April 1, 2020, this 2-hour webinar will take the place of the previously scheduled in person workshop for S
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In this one hour course, we will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle c
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Hord Coplan Macht’s new Baltimore office is the first WELL Gold Certified, New and Existing Interiors, project in the state of Maryland. The project also achieved Gold Certification under the LE
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Energize Denver: Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Training USGBC Colorado, March 22, 11 am - 2 pm
Energize Denver: Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Training - March 22 11 am - 2 pm USGBC Colorado Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building, Conference Room 4F6 201 West Colfax Avenue Denver , …
Environmental Leadership Seminar - Rhode Island Environmental Education Association March 13, 6-8 pm
Environmental Leadership Seminar Rhode Island Environmental Education Association March 13, 6-8 pm A Conversation Among Pre-Service, In-Service, and Informal Educators What does environment…
Tour of LEED Westin at Denver International Airport March 16, 2:30 - 4:30pm
Sustainability at Denver International Airport & Tour of the Westin at DEN When: March 16, 2:30 - 4:30pm Where: Denver International Airport, City Conference Room, 8300 Peña Boulevard, Denver, …
Career Webinar: How to Get A Job In Sustainability: Building a Leadership Career in Business, NGOs and Government. Thursday, February 2, 2017, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST. Dr. Eban Goodstein, Director…
Webinar: Sustainability with Trees, Community Canopy Project - Orlando Florida Case Study Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST This webinar will explore how distributing trees through a co…
Check out the Living Future Institute's Affordable Housing Toolkit
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) has created an Affordable Housing Toolkit. "Everyone, regardless of economic status, should have access to housing that is healthy, safe, affordab…
GTM Webinar: Advancing Utility Scale Solar to 1500V and Beyond (12/1 @ 2pmEST)
The design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale PV projects present unique challenges that can only be overcome through effective partnerships up and down the solar value chain. In this Gre…
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