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Conquering the Energy Code for Architects and Engineers: Residential, January 17th in NYC
The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code:Residential prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requirements in the 2015 NYS Ener
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Come learn about the public advocacy work that GBU supports through the Housing Equity, Repair, and Electrification (HERE) for Climate Justice coalition. The HERE for Climate Justice coalition brings
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In this class, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance looks at changing the way hot water is stored and delivered to the tap in residential buildings. The theory behind our approach is called &
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Dream BIG, Build Small is the capstone event of the 2025 Small Development Incubator program led by Build It Green, Held in Sacramento and the Bay Area on successive days, the Showcase is desi
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AHR Expo, February 2-4, Las Vegas, Nevada
The AHR Expo brings the entire HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) industry together to showcase cutting-edge products and technologies, gain insights from industry leade
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TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action, A USGBC First Friday Webinar, December 5, 1 -2 pm ET
As part of the monhtly First Friday Series, USGBC presents: TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action.
TRUE certification recognizes facilities, portfolios, events, and construction si
Net Zero Carbon and the Energy Path Forward for Buildings, Online, November 5, 12 - 1 pm ET
This course will cover the definition of Net Zero, how carbon is part of the problem and solution, opportunities to mitigate the operational carbon impact of buildings, and review technologies to meet
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In autumn 2023, in just two weeks, Paul A. Castrucci Architects shipped and assembled 47 modular units from Leola, PA, to East Flatbush, Brooklyn. The result was this four-story residential complex wi
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WUFI Passive Single Family Training, Online, October 16 - October 22
Geared toward experienced users, this training is meant to up your game and fine tune your work flows. WUFI Passive is a powerful user-friendly passive building energy modeling software tool
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Online Course: How to Sell the Value of Green Homes and Features
Instructor: Marla Esser Cloos, also known as the Green Home Coach
*This course is available in two formats, liv
Free Green Building Webinar: Inflation Reduction Act & Housing, October 26, 12 pm ET
The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act has many benefits for those planning residential green building projects, from home improvements, gut renovations, new builds, and electrification projects.
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Exposomics is a new scientific discipline dedicated to studying all the environmental factors that affect our health––from conception to death. In this talk, Dr. Wright will describe the d
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Virtual Training Session: WUFI Passive Advanced - Multifamily, September 13-15
WUFI Passive is a powerful tool that can enhance the design and certification of passive building projects if integrated into the design process properly.
This course is focused on the use of WUFI
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Green Building Open House Tomorrow 10/17 in Milton
Tomorrow 10/17 at 10am - Green Building Open House at: 9 Crown Street #Milton #Massachusetts Contact David Kelman at dkelman@kw.com. Come see a 1920s single family house that features various gre…
The Future of Transportation: Lessons From the Governor's Commission, Dec 19, Boston MA
Please join Transportation for Massachusetts for a presentation by Commission Chair Steve Kadish, and a panel discussion on the report of Governor Baker's Commission on the Future of Transpor
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11th AEE Solar Dealer Conference, Jan 23-25, San Diego, CA
Join us for the 11th AEE Solar Dealer Conference at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Resort in San Diego from Wednesday, January 23th through Friday, January 25th. Stay up-to-date on policy cha
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Sustainability Symposium 2019, February 18, Las Vegas, Nevada
The Sustainability Symposium 2019: The Desert Shall Bloom agenda is packed with illustrious leaders. Don’t miss the opportunity to experience opening remarks from Academy Award-w
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2018 Local Energy Solutions Conference, November 16, Concord, New Hampshire
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
LES is more than a conference - it's the only event of its kind that, year after year, delivers the latest topics and knowledge from leading experts, innovative i
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Is Plastic the Next Trend in Green Building?
In The Three Little Pigs, three houses are built: one made of straw; one made of sticks; and then as we all know, the victor against the wolf, one made of bricks. Recently, while reading an artic
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This overview of concrete floor basics shows participants how to get the most of finished concrete floors. along the way it discusses levels of finish, hardening-densifying and other aspects of finish
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Garden to Table & Green Energy Workshop sponsored by Boston Solar, September 9, 2pm, Worcester
Sprout Change No-Dig Garden to Table & Green Energy Workshop Series Sponsored by Boston Solar Located at The Heartwell Institute, Worcester, MA, September 9, 2018, 2pm-4pm. JOIN US for our 4t…
This August LUNCHandLEADERS will feature representatives from mindful MATERIALS and local experts in building optimization to discuss the purpose and usage of environmental product declarations and he…
Design Well: Designing for Human Health and Performance, January 22-23, San Diego, CA
8:45-9:00 am Welcoming Remarks Eric Corey Freed, Founding Principal, organicARCHITECT 9:00 - 9:45 am Enhancing the User Experience in Buildings, the Environment and the Budget of Every Proj…
Activating Biophilic Cities Conference, September 4-5, London, England
The University of Greenwich Green Roofs and Living Walls Centre and the Department of Architecture & Landscape are proud to announce their ABC: Activating Biophilic Cities London Conference on 4-5 Sep…
NECEC's Annual Legislative Roundup, Aug 2nd, 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM, Boston, MA
NECEC Executive Vice President Janet Gail Besser and NECEC's state coordinators will provide an overview of key clean energy legislation that has emerged from the 2018 state legislative sessions. Lear…
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