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Webinar: Sustainable Acoustics, March 22, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fi

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy,Design,Construction,Acoustics

0 replies | 1568 views | Posted on: 03/01/2022 | Last updated: 03/01/2022

2023 RE+ Texas, April 5-6, Austin, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

Since its debut in San Antonio, Texas in 2016, the event has garnered the attention of industry leaders and professionals from all cross-sections of the clean energy industry. Each year, the event has

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1904 views | Posted on: 03/03/2023 | Last updated: 03/07/2023

Online Course: Passive House Retrofits: Part 1, March 21, 1-5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

The Passive House standard is not just for new construction. Breathe sustainable life into old buildings using the Passive House Institute EnerPHit standards in your retrofit projects. Learn how exist

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1997 views | Posted on: 02/18/2023 | Last updated: 02/20/2023

Urban Land Institute (ULI) India Summit 2023, February 15

by Hani // Social media manager

The Urban Land Institute provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. ULI is an independent global nonprofit supported by members r

0 replies | 1439 views | Posted on: 01/30/2023 | Last updated: 02/01/2023

Free Webinar: Enhancing Energy Equity In Green Building Practices, January 25, 12–1 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

The Energy Equity Project, housed at University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, was launched in May 2021 to support BIPOC, frontline, and low-income communities in securing maxi

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1389 views | Posted on: 01/10/2023 | Last updated: 01/10/2023

San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) Winter Soiree and Awards Ceremony, January 24, 4:30- 7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) for an evening of celebration, delicious food, local craft beer and wine, and networking! SDGBC is excited to be entering another year with this 

California Green Building

0 replies | 1239 views | Posted on: 12/21/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

Sustainable Demolition - Donating Furnishings and Building Materials (Reduce Waste AND Save on Taxes!)

by Rate It Green Team


As Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Inc. reminds us, part of green building is wasting less.  There are quite a few ways to reduce waste, but among the simpler methods are throwing fewer items into l

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Demolition,Reuse,Georgia,Sustainable Demolition,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 7245 views | Posted on: 12/02/2022 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

High-Performance Building for Carpenters, In-Person Course, Newton, Massachusetts, 6 Sessions, August 4 - September 8, 1-5 PM

by gracemorrison

This course teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Topics focus on the four layers of a high-performance house: water, air, vapor, and t

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: High Performance Building,Carpenters

0 replies | 1642 views | Posted on: 06/24/2022 | Last updated: 07/09/2022

Resilience, Adaptation, and the Built Environment: Creating better places for people in a changing climate, July 7, 2 PM

by gracemorrison

In WGBC's first Better Places for People webinar of 2022, we discuss what changes do we have to make to our built environment on a global scale if we are to make our buildings resilient to the glo

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1768 views | Posted on: 06/14/2022 | Last updated: 06/27/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: The Perfect Pair: Sustainable HDPE + Copper Restroom Touch-Points, July 14, 12-1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

When designing a restroom, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that are durable, hygienic, and sustainable. Join us in this one-hour course as we explore practical

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Facilities Management,restrooms,Commercial Restrooms,Facilities,HDPE,Commercial Building,Copper

0 replies | 1334 views | Posted on: 05/26/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

Green Built Alliance Webinar: Building with Trees, May 24, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide an overview of the value of tree canopy and climate benefits of trees, tree protection while building, and regional context for tree protection.

Students will leave equippe

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Construction,Land Science,Trees,architectural canopies,canopy systems

0 replies | 1507 views | Posted on: 04/30/2022 | Last updated: 05/05/2022

RESNET Virtual Conference, May 3 - 5

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join RESNET online May 3-5, from the comfort of wherever you get wifi to network, earn 18 Professional Development credits, and stay up-to-date with industry trends.  

The conference

0 replies | 1090 views | Posted on: 04/12/2022 | Last updated: 04/12/2022

Webinar: Circular Economy & Green Economy, April 12, 11 am BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will discuss the shift from linear economy (make, use, dispose) to conserve resources and ensure long term sustainability in Wales. A circular economy is restorative and regenerative

UK Green Building

Keywords: Circular Economy,Waste Management,Community Resilience

0 replies | 1392 views | Posted on: 03/22/2022 | Last updated: 03/22/2022

NextGen Homes Green Construction Tour - Interior Finishes, February 20, Chattanooga, Tennessee

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join green|spaces for the next construction tour at the NextGen Homes. This tour will feature eco-friendly interior finishes. The goal of this project is to educate builders, designers, students and g…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: NextGen Homes Construction Tour

0 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 02/06/2018 | Last updated: 02/06/2018

Water Sensors Can Help Save $$ - Sensor Industries

by samanthaklein // Intern

 

Using water efficiently and avoiding waste should be a top priority for green builders, and all builders. Since water is a finite resource, it is essential to ensure that we have an adeq

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Water,IoT,Water Conservation,Flooding,Plumbing,Water Sensors,Leaks,Water leaks

0 replies | 12431 views | Posted on: 01/21/2022 | Last updated: 09/25/2023

Webinar: Landscape Architecture - Sea Rise, February 4, 12 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This monthly presentation on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions is centered around sea rise. 

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

California Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Sea level rise,Landscape

0 replies | 2296 views | Posted on: 12/29/2021 | Last updated: 12/29/2021

The US Food Waste Summit, 26-27 June, Harvard Law School

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic and ReFED to accelerate food waste solutions across the U.S.! The U.S. Food Waste Summit will convene leading food businesses, policymakers, i…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Food Waste,Food Law

0 replies | 1361 views | Posted on: 05/30/2018 | Last updated: 05/30/2018

Green Catalysis and Sustainable Energy: Promoting Sustainability through Green Chemistry, November 15-16, 2018, Dubai, UAE

by YijunW

Green Catalysis 2018 invites all the scholars, researchers from all over the world to attend and present their respective scientific research at “Annual Conference on Green Catalysis and Sustainable…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1147 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

Greenbuild India: Human X Nature, November 15 - 18, 2018, Mumbai, India

by YijunW

Greenbuild India, Human X Nature is the flagship event for sustainability professionals. Greenbuild India offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize busin…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1449 views | Posted on: 05/17/2018 | Last updated: 05/17/2018

Webinar: Innovations in Climate Solutions, Arizona State University's School of Sustainability, May 16, 1:15-2:45pm PDT

by YijunW

Innovations in Climate Solutions May 16, 2018 1:15 to 2:45 PM EDT To take the action needed to thrive in a climate changed future, we need to design, develop, and implement a host of innovative t…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1130 views | Posted on: 05/10/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

PassiveHouse: HVAC Systems for Hyper-Efficient Buildings, May 8, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Join us Passivehouse member meeting as we welcome Daniel H. Nall FAIA, P.E., VP at Syska Hennessy Group for a presentation on HVAC Systems for Hyper-Efficient Buildings. 5:30 - Networking Hour 6:…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 927 views | Posted on: 05/02/2018 | Last updated: 05/03/2018

The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) Earth Night 2018, June 12th, 6:00-8:30 pm, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Join the Environmental League of Massachusetts for drinks and hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate our shared achievements for the Massachusetts environment.

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1343 views | Posted on: 04/24/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

Tiny House Fest Vermont, June 23, 10 am - 5 pm, Brattleboro, VT

by YijunW

Enjoy the street fest where you'll find the Pop-up Tiny House Village, Housing + Placemaking Academy on three stages, Building Arts Marketplace, Building Demos, Speed Design Reviews, Parklets, Perform…

Filed under: Vermont

Keywords: Tiny Houses

0 replies | 1451 views | Posted on: 04/12/2018 | Last updated: 04/12/2018

The Future of Suburbia- One Day Conference, April 18 in Brisbane City, Australia

by AbbieKnight

Join for 'The Future Of Suburbia' hosted by The BDA and The Suburban Alliance featuring International Keynote Speaker Dr Alan M Berger, Center for Advanced Urbanism, Massachusetts Institute of Technol…

0 replies | 1826 views | Posted on: 03/15/2018 | Last updated: 03/15/2018

Multi-Family Affordable Housing In-Progress, Case Study, Passive House Massachusetts March Mtg - 3/13 6:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Passive House Massachusetts for this presentation of the first multi-family Passive House development in New Hampshire by the projects's CPHC's: Paul Eldrenkamp & Mike Duclos. Gilford Village…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1625 views | Posted on: 02/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/28/2018

 

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