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How to Do IAQ: Building Containment, May 10, Augusta, ME

by AbbieKnight

Construction, renovation, and remediation/abatement are messy activities that create a lot of dust, debris, and biological and chemical pollutants. Protecting the occupants of buildings under construc

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Filed under: Events

Keywords: IAQ,Building Containment

0 replies | 1290 views | Posted on: 04/28/2019 | Last updated: 04/28/2019

Building Better with Thermal Breaks: Reducing Heat Loss, Online, January 16,11 am -12 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Explore how thermal breaks can be integrated into building assemblies to reduce heat loss and improve your envelope and HVAC performance. In well-insulated buildings, thermal bridges can account for u

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1239 views | Posted on: 11/21/2025 | Last updated: 11/21/2025

Introduction to Building Management Systems, December 4, Westborough, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Fundamentals of commercial building controls, building management systems, and related energy efficiency opportunities

Outline:

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • What Is a Building Management Syste
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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 11/04/2025 | Last updated: 11/04/2025

The High-Performance Approach to Heat Pump Retrofits, December 11, Anaheim, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The surge in heat pump demand, driven by electrification and energy efficiency goals, is reshaping the HVAC landscape. But retrofitting with heat pumps isn't plug-and-play. Inverter systems, dual

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California Green Building

0 replies | 688 views | Posted on: 10/07/2025 | Last updated: 10/07/2025

Applied Strategies for Carbon Emission Reduction, Online Training, November 20, 12 pm - 2 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Building on the foundational knowledge of carbon emissions in the built environment, this course focuses on practical applications in design and construction practice. Participants will learn how to s

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1516 views | Posted on: 09/15/2025 | Last updated: 11/13/2025

Converge San Diego, October 16, San Diego, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What began as the "Little "a" Conference" has evolved into Converge San Diego. A dynamic, reimagined regional event presented by AIA San Diego, in collaboration with

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California Green Building

0 replies | 902 views | Posted on: 08/26/2025 | Last updated: 08/29/2025

Free Webinar: Home Energy Series: Solar & Storage, September 12, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Edison said, “I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait till oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” Solar energy

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1439 views | Posted on: 08/11/2025 | Last updated: 08/12/2025

Free Training: Deep Dive into Commercial Induction Cooking, Online and in Person, August 20, Pleasanton, California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This two-part class will start with a broad overview of all the induction cooking and holding products available in the marketplace or in development. There is a lot of activity from manufacturers, fr

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California Green Building

0 replies | 953 views | Posted on: 07/21/2025 | Last updated: 07/23/2025

Fundamentals of Building Science Training, Online, July 8, 9-1 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This training combines key elements of Southface’s Basic Building Science and Applied Building Science curricula, providing a great introduction to many of the core concepts that run throug

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

0 replies | 1033 views | Posted on: 06/19/2025 | Last updated: 06/19/2025

Conquering the Energy Code for Architects and Engineers: Residential, July 23, New York, NY

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Conquering the Energy Code: Residential prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2015 NYS Code and design more energy-efficient bu

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Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Codes

0 replies | 1965 views | Posted on: 06/27/2019 | Last updated: 06/27/2019

Central BUILDINGSinACTION Tour: Mayor Michael Coleman Government Building, July 25, Columbus, OH

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The 2nd Quarter BUILDINGSinACTION Tour will provide an opportunity for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Mayor Michael B. Coleman Government Building. After a brief presentation by the building owners a

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Keywords: Green Building,LEED,Sustainability

0 replies | 1952 views | Posted on: 06/14/2019 | Last updated: 06/14/2019

Seminar: Building Modular Renewable Energy Smart Homes, June 24, 7-9pm, Oakland, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

S2A Modular is conducting a free seminar on Monday June 24th at Homewood Suites by Hilton Oakland-Waterfront to teach investors all about modular construction integrated with renewable energy smart ho

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Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy,Smart Homes,Modular Building

0 replies | 1860 views | Posted on: 06/05/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Innovative HomeTour, Yestermorrow Design/Build School & Valley Arts, Saturday, June 1, 9am-2pm, Waitsfield, VT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Explore 4 different homes of the Valley with the architect and/or homeowner. These homes will demonstrate clever design, cutting edge energy efficiency, creative use of space, unique materials, experi

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Filed under: Vermont

0 replies | 1327 views | Posted on: 05/20/2019 | Last updated: 05/23/2019

EPA/Antioch Webinar 3/26 at 12pm EST: Weathering Change: Local Solutions for Strong Communities

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, March 26, 12:00- 1:15 PM EST AICP credits pending Presenter: Cara Pike, Climate Access How can we connect the dots for people in our communities about climate impacts? This webinar wil…

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,EPA

0 replies | 1869 views | Posted on: 03/09/2015 | Last updated: 03/09/2015

The Building Industry's Role in Social Equity, April 24, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

As architects, builders, and developers, what part do we play in creating a city with opportunities for everyone? Join for the first event in Green Building Alliance

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Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Design,Social Equity,built environment

0 replies | 1942 views | Posted on: 03/27/2019 | Last updated: 03/28/2019

NFMT - Energy and Utilities Management, March 26-28, Baltimore, MD

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Energy and Utility Management is geared towards operating your facilities with a best practices in utility management including cost savings, environmental stewardship and federal or local regulations

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Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Utilities

0 replies | 1915 views | Posted on: 03/03/2019 | Last updated: 03/03/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Wednesday, December 18, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat

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Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Sustainability,Insulation,Energy Efficient Design

0 replies | 2018 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 11/27/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Daylighting by Design, Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully- designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural-lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implementing

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Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: canopies,shading

0 replies | 2743 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

BIG ART; tiny house at The Umbrella in Concord. Sounds fun! 9/15/2015 - 11/15 2015, with additional special event dates

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

BIG Art; Tiny House is a yearlong public art project that highlights forms of art rarely seen in traditional venues. To demonstrate that art isn't just nice but is necessary, we plan to build a tiny h…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Tiny House,Art,The Umbrella

0 replies | 1782 views | Posted on: 09/30/2015 | Last updated: 09/30/2015

An apartment building in Duluth receives an EPA award for energy efficiency

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

The EPA awarded the Steve O'Neil apartment building in Minnesota an EPA energy star certification for being 15% more energy efficient than most typical new construction. The building is said to be one…

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: energy efficient,EPA Certification

0 replies | 1136 views | Posted on: 09/09/2015 | Last updated: 09/09/2015

Earth House generates all its own energy and captures all its own water in Australia

by Chelsea W. // Student

This simple, yet stunning Rammed Earth House by Steffen Welsh Architects generates all of its own energy and captures all of its own water. Located in the northeast of Victoria in Australia, the home …

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Related to: Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Passive House,Australia,Earth

0 replies | 2273 views | Posted on: 08/18/2015 | Last updated: 08/18/2015

Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOFest

by Chelsea W. // Student

Stage of Nations Blue Rain ECOFest is the largest festival in the northeast, merging Haudenosaunee values and environmental stewardship with eco-friendly vendors and educational opportunities complime…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Trade Shows and Events ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York Events,Syracuse

0 replies | 1964 views | Posted on: 07/15/2015 | Last updated: 07/15/2015

27 Images That Show the Horrible Effects our Lifestyle Choices Have on Nature

by Chelsea W. // Student

In all the hustle and bustle of day to day life, it is easy to forget why we have to fight so hard for the green movement to thrive. Then, we see articles like this that remind us that ALL of our effo…

Filed under: Environment News

Keywords: news

0 replies | 1193 views | Posted on: 06/19/2015 | Last updated: 06/19/2015

NYSERDA Energy Policy Development Leader, Albany NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Leader, Policy Development – NYSERDA, Albany Office (#338) The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is seeking a creative, self-motivated and knowledgeable individ…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Green Jobs,NYSERDA

0 replies | 2152 views | Posted on: 05/20/2015 | Last updated: 05/20/2015

CNY - NYSERDA CHP POWER LUNCH (Upstate) Thursday April 23, 11 am - 2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Thursday, April 23, 2015 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Gateway Center If your building’s electric bill is $5,000 a month or more, then you’ll want to j…

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: NYSERDA

0 replies | 1314 views | Posted on: 04/20/2015 | Last updated: 04/20/2015

 

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