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Virtual Course: GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Multifamily, December 6-10

by samanthaklein // Intern

This 20-hour course covers the policies, processes, and program requirements unique to the Existing Home Multifamily rating system. It addresses current trends in existing construction and illustrates

Free Webinar: The (Not So) Shocking Shift Towards Industrial Electrification, January 23, 11 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Industrial Electrification is a key pillar of DOE's Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap and provides multiple benefits to manufacturers. Join this webinar to learn from industry leaders about succe

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 985 views | Posted on: 12/07/2023 | Last updated: 12/07/2023

Free Building Tour: 21 Acres Green, December 15, Woodinville, WA

by samanthaklein // Intern

Curious about how renewable energy technologies and green buildings contribute to climate action? Participants of this building tour will get a behind-the-scenes look at the tools and technologie

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Healthy Building,Renewable Energy,Economy,Technology,built environment

0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 11/22/2023 | Last updated: 11/22/2023

Online Course with Yestermorrow: Kitchen & Bath Design, November 30-December 21, 6:30-8:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Kitchens and bathrooms are the most complicated rooms to design or redesign. Each student in this course will choose one of these rooms on which to focus and move through the entire design process, fr

0 replies | 880 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

USGBC Florida 2023 Awards Finalist: JEA Headquarters LEED Tour, November 10, 9 - 11am, Jacksonville, Florida

by Hani // Social media manager

The JEA Headquarters project represents a great achievement in sustainability and resiliency for Duval County. Located in Jacksonville's Urban Core, the JEA Headquarters is a seven-story, Class A

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 789 views | Posted on: 10/27/2023 | Last updated: 10/27/2023

Composting Toilets with Yestermorrow Design/Build School, 4 Online Sessions, November 27 - December 7, 6:30-8:30pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

In this two-week online workshop covering different types of composting toilets, you will learn about innovative alternatives to conventional wastewater management. Students will be able to ident

0 replies | 973 views | Posted on: 10/10/2023 | Last updated: 10/11/2023

2023 Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment, October 25-27, Washington, DC

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Decarbonization Conference for the Built Environment will be an information and idea exchange, between stakeholders in the built environment industry, concerning the timely and important topic of

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Design,Construction,built environment,Decarbonization,CO2 Emissions

0 replies | 1235 views | Posted on: 09/24/2023 | Last updated: 09/25/2023

Free Webinar, Webinar: Reducing Your Concrete’s Carbon Footprint, Hosted by USGBC Mountain Region, September 21, 12:30-1:30 PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn about the history of concrete ready mixes and cement use in construction, how an increasing focus on carbon reduction has affected the industry, and how you can reduce carbon in your concrete th

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1308 views | Posted on: 09/07/2023 | Last updated: 09/07/2023

SPEER Annual Policy + Industry Workshop, September 14, Austin, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

Join SPEER members, partners, and allies for two days of energy dialogue. SPEER discuss the changing energy landscape, regional grid issues, record setting demand, demand-side solutions as well as nat

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1056 views | Posted on: 08/21/2023 | Last updated: 08/21/2023

Telling Your Green Building Story with Rate It Green - Let's Get Started!

by Rate It Green Team


Let's build your green building brand together by celebrating your company's accomplishments, leading edge products and services, and team.  Rate It Green can help you create and p

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

0 replies | 687 views | Posted on: 01/26/2022 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

New Construction Done Right: Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Buildings, January 26, 10-11 AM PT

by Richard Minasian // Student

California’s buildings of tomorrow will be deeply energy efficient, smart, and resilient – but designers and builders have a multitude of choices to make in order to achieve success. The j

Filed under: Development

California Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Buildings,Efficiency

0 replies | 1858 views | Posted on: 01/13/2022 | Last updated: 01/13/2022

Moisture, Fire, Insulation & working with Builders 12/10 #BS LIVE, 1-2pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

#BS Friday LIVE brings you Building Science & more each and every Friday.

Mark & Dave invite you to meet:

Dan Edelman, PMP
National Business Development Manager
Builders Building Insul



Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 1444 views | Posted on: 12/10/2021 | Last updated: 12/10/2021

Webinar: Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap for the Built Environment: Industry Launch Event, December 8, 9 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In November 2021, UKGBC launched the Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap at COP26, a common vision and agreed actions for achieving net zero carbon in the construction, operation and dem

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: UKGBC,Net Zero Whole Life Carbon Roadmap

0 replies | 1168 views | Posted on: 11/27/2021 | Last updated: 11/27/2021

GreenBiz 18, February 6 - 8, Phoenix, AZ

by Oyin

In its 10th year, GreenBiz 18 will return to Phoenix, AZ for GreenBiz Group's annual temperature-taking of the trends, challenges and solutions in sustainable business today. Join the world’s bri…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1245 views | Posted on: 10/27/2017 | Last updated: 02/01/2018

GreenCE Webinar: The Importance of Effective Hand-Washing and Its Impact on Global Health, November 12, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Designing public handwashing solutions that are code compliant, with reliable performance and efficiencies in water and energy use, can present several challenges to both the architect and plumbing en

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Architecture,Health,Public Health,engineering,energy and water usage

0 replies | 1958 views | Posted on: 10/17/2021 | Last updated: 10/17/2021

Walking and Talking about Fresh Air and Ventilation with Green Building Expert Matt Hoots - and Oliver

by Rate It Green Team

Matt Hoots’ dog Oliver was lucky enough to go out on a fun, awesome walk in the fresh air on a beautiful sunny day recently, and Matt of course got to thinking and took the opportunity to share

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

0 replies | 14865 views | Posted on: 09/30/2021 | Last updated: 12/22/2022

Free Webinar: Equity in Green Jobs, September 29, 2:30 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

We know the climate crisis and the fight for racial justice go hand in hand. The projected growth of the climatetech industry and its ability to train and employ people means that there is abundant po

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Green Jobs,Sustainable Careers,clean energy jobs

0 replies | 1738 views | Posted on: 09/05/2021 | Last updated: 09/05/2021

Announcing: On-Demand Passive House Training for All, by NAPHN and BEEx

by North American Passive House Network (NAPHN)

This summer, North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) and Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) announced the launch of a new, coordinated on-demand Passive House training pathway for all those people

Filed under: Passive House

Keywords: Passive House Training

0 replies | 3884 views | Posted on: 08/13/2021 | Last updated: 08/13/2021

WMGC Green Night: New Strategies for High Performance Affordable Homes 5-7pm Wednesday March 14 - Northampton, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

WMGC Green Night: 5-7pm Wednesday March 14 New Strategies for High Performance Affordable Homes An ongoing challenge in sustainable building has been to bring beautiful, high energy performance ho…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House

0 replies | 1684 views | Posted on: 03/07/2018 | Last updated: 03/07/2018

Women in Sustainable Careers Panel, February 27, Columbia University - NY

by Krishna Vansadia

An increasing number of women are pursuing careers in sustainability and rising to leadership positions within the industry. The Earth Institute, the M.S. in Sustainability Management Program, and the…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1675 views | Posted on: 02/21/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

Boston's "Love Your Block" Neighborhood Improvement Program - Grant Applications are Due January 22nd!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Are you and your neighbors looking for funds to complete a much needed community project? Apply for a Love Your Block grant! Love Your Block is a program that supports grassroots citizen engagement…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cities,Beautification,Neighborhood Improvement

0 replies | 2716 views | Posted on: 01/05/2018 | Last updated: 01/05/2018

Panel: Climate Change Impacts: Relocation to Safer Ground - December 5, 6:30-7:30pm, Columbia University, NY, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You are cordially invited to an upcoming panel hosted by Columbia University’s Earth Institute on ‘Climate Change Impacts: Relocation to Safer Ground.’ Join us for this exciting event on Tuesday…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Climate Refugees,Climate Adaptation

0 replies | 1072 views | Posted on: 12/01/2017 | Last updated: 12/01/2017

Electrical Building Technology India 2018, 11-13 Oct, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

The building automation and electrical control market is robustly growing and is transforming the traditional industries with more energy efficient solutions. Electrical building technology India (EBT…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 2116 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Preparing People for Climate Change in California, Jan 24-25, Oakland, CA

by Oyin

Many individuals and groups statewide are consequently unprepared for the challenges that lie ahead. Many are also unaware of how climate adversities can be used as transformational catalysts to bring…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1714 views | Posted on: 11/04/2017 | Last updated: 11/04/2017

Passive House Cost Comparison: Part 2 PH Mass Nov 14, Boston, MA

by Oyin

Passive House performance, particularly in smaller buildings, requires extraordinary attention in design and implementation of thermal insulation and thermal bridge free assemblies, air tightness, and…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1589 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

 

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