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Building Tour: Arup & Tsoi/Kobus – LEED, WELL, & FitWel in Boston June 28th 5:30pm-7:30pm

by Matt Z. // Student

Both located at 60 Street, Arup and Tsoi/Kobus have designed their offices with sustainability and wellness in mind. Join these two leading-edge firms for a joint presentation and tour on how they eac…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1251 views | Posted on: 06/20/2017 | Last updated: 06/20/2017

Webinar: Tech Transfer to the Built Environment - International Educational Series, December 14, 11 am EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

Starting in June and running throughout 2020, USGBC will provide robust online programming comprised of live events and on-demand education sessions, with a regional focus on European and Latin Americ

Free Green Building Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, December 10, 12 - 1 pm

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 insulation can

Keywords: Polyiso,Air Barrier,Water Barrier

0 replies | 1488 views | Posted on: 11/17/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Webinar: Missing Pieces of Decarbonization Puzzle Realized, November 19, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

The process to decarbonize power systems is complicated. Grid operators are tasked with balancing affordability and reliability as more renewable energy comes online. Utilities must find the right mix

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Climate Change,Energy,Decarbonization

0 replies | 1590 views | Posted on: 11/03/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

USGBC's November First Friday Webinar: Be Cool - How Designers Can Improve Thermal Comfort With HVLS Fans, November 6, 12:15 pm

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

In this one-hour video presentation, attendees will explore how HVLS fans can contribute to LEED v4, increase thermal comfort, and provide a silent and elegant design strategy. Then, there will be aÂ

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Heating and cooling systems,Thermal Energy,Thermal Comfort,Fans

0 replies | 1321 views | Posted on: 10/20/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Free Webinar: What's New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code? October 5, 1pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What’s New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code is a free 90-minute online class designed to cover the major updates in the 2020 NYCECC and how it relates to NYC’s Local Law 97.

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Codes,2020 NYC Energy Code

0 replies | 885 views | Posted on: 09/30/2020 | Last updated: 10/13/2020

Free Webinar: Post Purchase Home Care and Maintenance, Presented by Valley Community Development, September 26, 9 am EDT

by SarahA

Attend this webinar to learn more about:  

  • Energy tips to reduce your utility costs & increase your comfort
  • Seasonal maintenance for a safe, healthy home
  • Protecting your invest

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Green Homes,Energy Tips

0 replies | 1119 views | Posted on: 09/15/2020 | Last updated: 09/15/2020

Webinar: Balancing Health and Energy During COVID-19, September 18, 10-11 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Urban Green Council for the next episode of Urban Green Live. Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to a

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Energy Efficiency,Health,Covid-19

0 replies | 2013 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

Webinar: Two-Part Building Energy Modeling Course Part 1 - Green Building Training Program, August 20, 9:30 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Building Energy Modeling is a versatile, multipurpose tool that is used in new building and retrofit design, green certification, qualification for tax credits and utility incentives.

Learning Obje

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Energy Modeling,Green Building Training,Energy Course,Green Certification,Design

0 replies | 1161 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 08/12/2020

Beyond Recycling - Upcycling, Webcast, August 13th, 2-3 pm PST

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

Upcycle Webcast, August 13th

Safety is Metro’s top priority while we continue to do the work to chart our path forward, especially as LA County reopens in stages. Throughout the year, Metro i

Filed under: Other

Related to: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling,Other Green Building

California Green Building

Keywords: Recycling,Upcycling

0 replies | 1553 views | Posted on: 07/29/2020 | Last updated: 07/29/2020

Webinar: Embodied Carbon 101 - Certifications and Commitments Overview, August 3, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Embodied Carbon 101 (EC101) series will give AEC professionals foundational embodied carbon knowledge and empower them to incorporate carbon considerations into their work. Rather than attempting

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Architecture,Green Building Certifications,Boston Society of Architects - BSA,Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 2001 views | Posted on: 07/14/2020 | Last updated: 07/14/2020

Virtual Clean Energy Day with Massachusetts Legislative Leaders, June 30, 9:30 am - 6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us on June 30 for Virtual Clean Energy Day, bringing together clean energy business leaders with legislators and policymakers to discuss the most pressing energy and climate policy issues facing

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Energy Policy,Green Energy

0 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 06/28/2020 | Last updated: 06/28/2020

Webinar: LEED for Cities and Communities -- Scaling Up, July 22, 11:45am MDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

USGBC wants to do more with LEED. Its existing certification programs have gained widespread adoption, but there is more to sustainability than just buildings and neighborhoods. To solve the climate a

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Other

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1296 views | Posted on: 06/14/2020 | Last updated: 06/14/2020

Green Careers: Resume Speed (up)Dating Workshop, February 21, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Green Careers: Resume Speed (up)Dating Workshop by GreenHomeNYC Tue, February 21, 2017 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST Ticekts: $3 - $5 Location: Steven Winter Associates 307 7th Ave #1701 New York,…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Careers,Steven Winter Associates,Resume Workshop

0 replies | 1277 views | Posted on: 02/06/2017 | Last updated: 02/06/2017

Workshop for State Officials: Bringing the Benefits of Solar to Low- and Moderate-Income Residents, June 14

by AbbieKnight

The Clean Energy States Alliance (CESA) is offering a special opportunity for state officials to participate in a full-day workshop on low- and moderate-income (LMI) solar. The workshop will be held i…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Solar

0 replies | 812 views | Posted on: 06/08/2017 | Last updated: 06/08/2017

Energy Infrastructure and Cybersecurity, June 1

by AbbieKnight

The Berlin-based author of the techno-cyber thriller, Blackout, Marc Elsberg, will be featurd. In addition to Marc, panelists will speak on cyber and grid resiliency -- Scott Aaronson, Security Execut…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Energy

0 replies | 905 views | Posted on: 05/29/2017 | Last updated: 05/29/2017

NEW YORK PASSIVE HOUSE 2017 (NYPH17) CONFERENCE & EXPO, June 16, 8:30 am- 6:30pm, New York, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Interest and advocacy of Passive House standards is surging globally. Passive House is continuously cited by governments across Europe and North America as a vitally important building standard for de…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 1048 views | Posted on: 05/16/2017 | Last updated: 05/16/2017

RecyclingWorks Forum: Prevent Wasted Food in Campus Dining

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

RecyclingWorks Forum: Prevent Wasted Food in Campus Dining May 4 | 9:30-11:30am Smith College Campus, Dewey Common Room - 7 College Lane, Northhampton Food waste is a growing issue across the gl…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Campus Sustainability,Food Waste

0 replies | 968 views | Posted on: 04/30/2017 | Last updated: 04/30/2017

Event: BuildingEnergy NYC, 10/12, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The BuildingEnergy NYC Conference + Trade Show is NYC's fastest-growing event for professionals and practitioners working to build a more sustainable world. It brings more than 600 industry leaders an…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2100 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Event: Los Angeles Women in Green - Breakfast, 4/14, 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM, Los Angeles, CA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Los Angeles Women in Green - Breakfast Friday, April 14 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Please join us for a discussion on social justice at the Los Angeles Women in Green - Breakfast. Since Novembe…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 870 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Living Future unConference 17, May 16-19, Seattle

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Living Future unConference is an annual event that attracts disruptive design leaders. Join a cross-industry collaborative network that is creating a healthy built environment. Living Future is the…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 671 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

The historic New Delhi Ashok Hotel: Beyond green to LEED Gold

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Nestled within 25 acres of prime land in the diplomatic enclave of New Delhi, India, The Ashok hotel epitomizes heritage and grandeur, with sustainability embedded as its core value. This 550-room, fi…

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

India Green Building

Keywords: India Green Building,LEED Gold Certification

0 replies | 3550 views | Posted on: 03/16/2017 | Last updated: 03/16/2017

Heathrow Airport Targets Zero Carbon, Zero Waste by 2050

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

London’s Heathrow airport launched a sustainability strategy that includes using 100 percent renewable energy by April and operating a zero-carbon, zero-waste airport by 2050. Dubbed Heathrow 2.0…

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Zero Waste,Zero Carbon

0 replies | 4932 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

AIA COTE Advocacy - A Letter for Architectural Firms to Sign, to the new EPA Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"As the new administration sets its priorities for the Environmental Protection Agency, the undersigned architecture firms urge you to preserve and protect vital programs at the Agency that support ou…

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Architecture,AIA COTE,Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1757 views | Posted on: 02/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/28/2017

The Netherlands invests in new Global Climate Adaptation Centre to help countries cope with warming climate

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The Netherlands will host a new Global Centre of Excellence to help countries, institutions and businesses to adapt to a warming climate with the support of the Japanese government and UN environment …

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Climate Change,The Netherlands Initiative

0 replies | 4027 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

 

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