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Webinar Presented by Viridiant: Building Professional Training, January 12-13
Viridiant’s Building Professional Training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design and explores green building programs, including EarthCraft
…Virtual Event: Landscapes of Change: Resilient & Functional Ecosystems, October 17, 12 pm CT
Join Illinois Green for a mid-day webinar to investigate resilient and functional landscapes through a variety of lenses: equity and partnerships; integrating into architecture; long-term maintenance;
…USGBC Georgia Presents: Women in Green, October 5, 9 - 11 am, Decatur, Georgia
Women in Green provides a space for leaders who are shifting the narrative on empowerment, access, and impact. Women in Green gathers female leaders for powerful discussions and networking that remind
…The Case Study reviews a hypothetical existing residential neighborhood in Milwaukee, WI (climate zone 5A). It examines how the enclosure performance level (existing, code-compliant, or Phius-complian
…Accelerating the Net-Zero Transition, a Free GreenBiz Event, Online, September 7
GreenBiz Net Zero is an online, collaborative experience that equips you with cutting-edge strategies proven to dramatically cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Mobilize your organization's net-zero
…Do you own or operate buildings? Would you like to implement more energy efficiency and high performance building strategies? Join the Building Energy Exchange-St. Louis (BE-Ex STL) at their 2023 Owne
…Exciting growth has been happening in the home energy rating industry over the past several years. Resnet has seen a 129 percent increase in Hers Ratings submitted to its National Buildings Registry s
…In this workshop, participants will convert sprinkler zones to the most efficient irrigation available - drip. Sprinkler to drip conversions are commonly performed by landscape professionals in t
…Building Science Fundamentals is a live virtual seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. Our past registra
…6th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering
The 6th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering (MATERIALS 2024) is a premier event for researchers, scientists, engineers, industry professionals, and academicians in
…RESNET 2021, Virtual Building Performance Conference, February 22 - 24
The annual RESNET Building Performance Conference is a “can’t afford to miss” event for the rating, building performance and home building industry. Due to the pandemic, t
…Do you work in the rainscreen market? If so, or if you work in the building industry and the green building industry, you will definitely want to be aware of and perhaps join RAiNA, the Rain
…Online Course: Crushing the Code NYC: Commercial, January 22, 9am - 5pm EDT
Crushing the Code New York City: Commercial is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy
…Hull Wind Turbine Tour Cruise & Electric Vehicle Showcase May 20th 9:00am-12:30pm
Hull Wind Turbine Tour Cruise & Electric Vehicle Showcase May 20 | 9:00am-12:30pm Mass Bay Lines, Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110 Back by popular demand, the Hull Turbine Tour Cruise sets sail on …
Congratulations to PCC Community Markets for opening the World's First Living Building Challenge Petal-Certified Grocery store in Ballard, Seattle. PCC Community Markets (PCC) is t
…This workshop covers how to improve the energy efficiency of your home to increase comfort, save money and reduce environmental impacts.
This workshop covers how to improve the energy efficiency of
…What is the "perfect wall"?
10 Years ago, Dr. Joseph Lstiburek, building science expert, published an article detailing the "Perfect Wall." The wall is an assembly tha
…2nd Annual Virginia Clean Energy Summit, Online, October 20-21
The Second Annual Virginia Clean Energy Summit will present the clean energy technologies, policies, and business practices that are transforming Virginia's energy landscape today.
The goa
…HBN Launches HomeFree Initiative to Help Reduce Toxic Building Materials
The Healthy Building Network (HBN) introduces HomeFree, “a national initiative supporting affordable housing leaders who are improving human health by using less toxic building materials”. Everyon…
Energize Denver: Energy Star Benchmarking Jam on August 16 in Denver
This high-energy jam session will not only help you benchmark your building, but also help you develop strategies to improve building performance and decrease utility bills. Bring your laptop and e…
Composting Class in Austin TX, July 15
Composting is one of the easiest ways to green your lifestyle: recycle your kitchen scraps and yard trimmings, reduce your trash output and generate a free, rich soil conditioner. Compost will improve…
Delaware Center for Horticulture - Initiatives for a Greener Building, July 20, Wilmington
Join DVGBC in Delaware for an exciting tour and presentation of recent building renovations at The Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH). Attendees will learn about solar and energy efficiency improv…
Environmental Fellows Program, June 21st in Boston
The Environmental League of Massachusetts is once again offering its Environmental Fellows Training (EFP) for college students and high school seniors. This is an exciting leadership and career develo…
Orlando Smart Home Tech Talks, July 25
Come network and learn about SmartHome Tech, Trends, Audio Innovations and Modern Home Design. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
2017 Resilient Virginia Conference, August 2, Richmond
The Second Resilient Virginia Conference, being planned with the support of the Virginia Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security, will take place on August 1–2, 2017 in Richmond, Virginia. Thi…
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