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Western Resilience Series, USGBC Mountain Region: Extreme Heat, Online, June 22, 12PM

by gracemorrison

Extreme heat caused by climate change is impacting cities, agricultural lands and forests across the western United States. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, “Heat waves are occu

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 06/06/2022 | Last updated: 06/07/2022

Online Workshop: Design Charrettes: A Tool to Manage Cost, Optimize Synthesis, and Achieve Excellence, July 11, 1-5pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

The demands for high-performance, net zero, resilient design are growing. A key element to meeting these demands in the collaborative design process is the design “charrette” or workshop.

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 967 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

Green CA Schools and Higher Education Summit, October 17, Pasadena, California

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

Join us at the Pasadena Conference Center and be part of the community that leads the way in making California’s schools and higher education sector’s amongst the leaders in driving the St

Filed under: California

Keywords: Architecture,Sustainability,Sustainable Architecture,Construction,Facilities Management,Education,green architecture,Facilities,Funding,Government funding

0 replies | 2780 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

Free Webinar: Retrofit Talks: Airtightness, breathable insulation and healthy air quality, June 6, 1-1:45 pm BST

by Hani // Social media manager

Retrofit Talks is an online series of live talks that connects professionals to discuss residential retrofit. Produced as part of Retrofit 23, this series showcases the latest research and projects in

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1353 views | Posted on: 05/22/2023 | Last updated: 05/22/2023

USGBC 2023 Colorado Spring Summit, May 24, Denver, CO, 8am-2:30pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

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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Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Low Carbon Development,Sustainable Materials,Water Saving Products

0 replies | 1346 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 04/30/2023

Smart Cities Connect 2023 Spring Conference & Expo, May 16-18, Denver, Colorado

by Hani // Social media manager

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

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 2258 views | Posted on: 04/18/2023 | Last updated: 04/19/2023

Free Webinar: Built Environment Education: Green Architecture, April 19, 10am-12pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

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

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1006 views | Posted on: 03/28/2023 | Last updated: 03/29/2023

USGBC Carolinas & AIA Charlotte: Resilience and Regenerative Building, April 17, 4-6pm, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Hani // Social media manager

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,

0 replies | 538 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/13/2023

Leveraging Change for a Sustainable and Just Future, Inspire Speakers Series by Green Building Alliance, March 30, 5-7:30 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by himj // Student Of Green Building

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

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1696 views | Posted on: 02/25/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

Free Webinar: Residential Building Electrification Pathways, February 21, 2-3:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

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

0 replies | 968 views | Posted on: 02/10/2023 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Free GreenCE Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, September 8, 12 pm ET

by gracemorrison

In this one-hour course, the webinar discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building o

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 07/08/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

Airtightness Half Day Practical: In-Person and Live-Streamed Event, PassiveHaus Trust, July 20, 1:30-5:00 pm

by gracemorrison

Attendees will practice using Airtightness tapes, grommets and other sealing products with a group of experienced trainers/sealers on hand to direct and coach them. Livestream delegates will oversee t

UK Green Building

0 replies | 869 views | Posted on: 07/01/2022 | Last updated: 07/01/2022

Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive Buildings, August 9, 3 PM

by gracemorrison

In this course, Built Environment Plus will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification metrics, common design elements, and net-zero potential, as well as the i

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 2711 views | Posted on: 06/15/2022 | Last updated: 06/16/2022

Free Workshop, LA's Existing Building Energy and Water Efficiency Ordinance, USGBC, May 4, 2018, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Los Angeles, CA

by YijunW

USGBC-LA and LABBC are facilitating a workshop to help building owners comply with the city's new Existing Building Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE) Ordinance. This ordinance requires multifamily, co…

California Green Building

0 replies | 790 views | Posted on: 04/22/2018 | Last updated: 04/22/2018

Making Homes More Disaster Proof; Reaction to Grace & Corbett Lunsford and Matt Risinger

by Rate It Green Team



Our homes and buildings have to become more adaptable and resilient, which means they must be able to endure different conditions and changing occupant needs, and they must also be weather&n

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Resiliency,Resilience,air sealing,Electrification,Extreme Weather,Moisture,Corbett and Grace Lunsford,Matt Risinger,Matt Hoots

0 replies | 1364 views | Posted on: 05/23/2022 | Last updated: 05/23/2022

Free CE Webinar: Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures, May 11, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Foam Free High Performance Building Enclosures presents a clear and practical guide to achieving the highest levels of resilient and sustainable building enclosures while eliminating foam. The growing

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: High Performance Building,Air Quality,Insulation

0 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 04/21/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

Urban Green Webinar: Habitat for Humanity Net Zero: Green, Affordable Homes, April 26, 10 am

by samanthaklein // Intern

Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County’s latest venture offers solutions to combat three significant challenges in NYC: low homeownership rate, racial housing inequity and bui

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Energy Efficiency,Net zero,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1624 views | Posted on: 04/01/2022 | Last updated: 04/01/2022

American Solar Energy Society (ASES) Free Webinar: Equitably Transforming to a 100% Renewable Energy Society, March 24,2 pm Central

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and 100% renewable energy. We share information, events and resources to c

0 replies | 933 views | Posted on: 03/15/2022 | Last updated: 03/15/2022

Go Clean Energy Conference and Social Hour, July 13, Bend, Oregon

by YijunW

Network, Learn, Connect The second annual Central Oregon Energy Conference where business, government, organizations, and individuals will connect on the new issues and opportunities about energy a…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 846 views | Posted on: 06/20/2018 | Last updated: 06/20/2018

3-Day GRIHA V 2015 Training Program, July 25 - 27, Kochi, India

by Eileen Flynn // Student

A three-day training workshop is being organized by GRIHA Council in association with TERI from July 25-27 2018 in Kochi. The workshop aims at enhancing the knowledge on green buildings and GRIHA rati…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

Keywords: Green Building India

0 replies | 980 views | Posted on: 06/11/2018 | Last updated: 06/11/2018

16th Edition Green Building Congress 2018, October 31st-November 3rd in Hyderabad, India

by AbbieKnight

Today, India is witnessing tremendous growth in infrastructural development. The construction industry in India is one of the largest economic activities. As the sector is growing rapidly, preserving …

Filed under: India

India Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,built environment

0 replies | 1812 views | Posted on: 06/02/2018 | Last updated: 06/02/2018

BMAM Expo Asia 2018 Bangkok, Thailand, September 12-14

by Eileen Flynn // Student

BMAM Expo Asia 2018, the international exhibition and conference on building maintenance and facilities management gives you the opportunity to penetrate this lucrative market. This is a great oppo…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Technology

0 replies | 2251 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

2018 Rural Energy Conference, October 22, 2018, Atlanta, GA

by YijunW

Small towns and rural countryside make up three fourths of the land area in the United States and are home to 14% of the total US population. Rural America, defined as areas with a population of less …

Filed under: Georgia

0 replies | 1021 views | Posted on: 05/12/2018 | Last updated: 05/12/2018

2018 AASHE Conference & Expo, October 2, Pittsburgh, PA

by YijunW

Expected to draw over 2,000 participants, AASHE’s annual conference is the largest stage to share effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions which advance sustai…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

0 replies | 952 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

All-Energy Australia, Clean and Renewable Energy Event, Oct 3 - 4, Melbourne, Australia

by YijunW

All-Energy Australia is Australia's largest clean energy event for anyone with an interest in renewable, sustainable or clean energy. The exhibition is highly relevant to all companies actively inv…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 2627 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

 

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