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More Renewables, or Improved Envelope? Exploring Paths to Net-Zero Energy in Affordable Housing, February 19, 5pm CST

by SarahA

When pursuing carbon neutrality for a new affordable housing development, what’s the best approach? More solar panels? An open-loop ground source heat pump system? Or improved building envelope

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Solar,Sustainable Energy,Passive House,Geothermal,renewables,Net zero,Building Envelope,Heat Pump

0 replies | 1798 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/11/2021

Demystifying Dehumidification: Designing Efficient and Effective HVAC Moisture Removal Systems, Online, September 8 - 9, 12 - 3 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Humidity control remains one of the most misunderstood — and most frequently misapplied — aspects of HVAC system design. In today’s buildings, where tighter envelopes, higher ventila

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 40 views | Posted on: 06/19/2026 | Last updated: 06/19/2026

Heat Pump Water Heater Installation Training at Cedar Valley Plumbing Oxnard, August 13, Oxnard, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Heat pump water heaters (HPWH) are becoming the standard in California - and demand will only grow from here. This free training will prepare plumbers to install them correctly to avoid callbacks and

California Green Building

0 replies | 251 views | Posted on: 06/05/2026 | Last updated: 06/08/2026

Greenbuild 2021: Virtual Green Business Summit, August 12

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

Greenbuild 2021's three virtual summits dive into critical topics within the green building space, offer continuing education credits, and are included with a Greenbuild All Access Pass.

Sustainabi

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Keywords: Greenbuild,Green Business,Green Business Summit

0 replies | 2209 views | Posted on: 07/24/2021 | Last updated: 08/06/2021

Webinar: Innovative Green Stronger Steel Frame- Fire & Earthquake Resistant Homes, July 10, 2 pm EDT

by Power Community Development Systems Inc.

A Conference call for Landowners, Home Contractors, Home Developers, Architects, Engineers, Financial Advisors, Realtors  Investors, Homeowners or anyone who wants to build green affordable homes

Filed under: Resilience

California Green Building

Keywords: Fire Safety,Resilience,Earthquake,Steel Frame

0 replies | 1218 views | Posted on: 06/30/2021 | Last updated: 07/01/2021

Online: Climate, Equity and Health: No More False Choices, June 23, 9-1PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

As we navigate this historic time for climate change, racial equity and public health, the built environment sits front and center. New state and federal climate policies are being enacted, and techno

Filed under: Environment

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,Health,built environment,Equity

0 replies | 1967 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/15/2021

Free CE Webinar: Renewable Energy Certificates For Green Building Explained, June 9, 12 pm, EDT

by Ashley Freeman

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) are one of the most widely used instruments of environmental impact for green building and yet they are also widely misunderstood. Join Heather Schrock for a break

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Certification,Renewable Energy

0 replies | 2117 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/27/2021

Parsons Healthy Materials Lab: 6th Annual Healthier Design Innovation Contest! Submission Deadline: Monday May 17, 2021

by Rate It Green Team

Does your work exemplify healthy material innovation and advocacy in design?  

Are you a design activist creating innovative design while promoting equity? Are you using healthy materials

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Keywords: Design,Parsons Healthy Materials Lab

0 replies | 1385 views | Posted on: 05/01/2021 | Last updated: 05/01/2021

Webinar: Strategies for Building Equity into Planning, by USGBC's Middle Atlantic and New England Regions, May 6, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The City of Lancaster is preparing for its first Comprehensive Plan in twenty-seven years, which means the residents are long overdue for renewing their vision for development and growth. Doing so is

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Social Equity,Pennsylvania,Smart Planning,Strategy

0 replies | 1474 views | Posted on: 04/18/2021 | Last updated: 04/18/2021

Biophilic Design Virtual Symposium, Presented by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, March 25, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Biophilic design is more than just indoor greenery and proximity to plants. There are 14 different patterns of biophilic design that include everything from light and sound to how items are arranged i

Filed under: Urban Planning

Keywords: Sustainability,Health,built environment,biophilic design,Covid-19

0 replies | 1953 views | Posted on: 03/17/2021 | Last updated: 03/18/2021

Urban Energy Forum, "Race to Zero Emissions: How to Decarbonize the Heating and Building Sector," Online, March 18

by BBenergynetwork

Urban Energy Forum - "Race to Zero Emissions - How to decarbonize the Heating and Building Sector“

 

This year’s Urban Energy Forum focuses on the solutions provided in the

Filed under: Cleantech

0 replies | 1097 views | Posted on: 03/02/2021 | Last updated: 03/03/2021

USGBC North Carolina Presents: Leadership in Cities & Local Governments, Online, March 3, 1-2:30 pm EST

by Ashley Freeman

Local governments in the Carolinas are leading the way with sustainability in ways that go beyond individual buildings. Join this leadership panel showcasing how the cities of Greensboro and Charlotte

Filed under: Sustainable Neighborhoods and Communities

Related to: Other

Keywords: USGBC North Carolina,LEED for Cities and Communities

0 replies | 1317 views | Posted on: 02/18/2021 | Last updated: 02/18/2021

Introduction to Buying and Selling Greener Homes - Free CE Webinar, February 24, 12 pm EST

by SarahA

How can realtors know what is green and communicate effectively when buying or selling?

As part of a monthly realtor education series in 2021, GreenHome Institute kick-starts the conversation

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Green Homes,Residential Real Estate,Residential Green Building,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 1524 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 04/23/2021

Helping Your Local Business Be More Sustainable Webinar

by AbbieKnight

Community efforts toward sustainability cannot be successful without the active engagement of the private sector. The NJ Sustainable Business Registry Program, developed by the NJ Small Business Devel…

Filed under: Webinars

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Sustainable Business Network

0 replies | 1471 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

Asia Power Week, September 18 - 20, Jakarta, Indonesia

by Oyin

Asia Power Week has, over its 25 year history, established itself as a leading platform where the power industry comes together to share information on the challenges facing the industry and discuss o…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1177 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

2nd Annual Sustainability Leadership Breakfast, Nov 1, Nashville, TN

by Oyin

IIDA & USGBC PRESENT: Sustainability’s Second Wave: Stories from the Front Lines Guest Speaker: Mike Johnson, Director of Sustainability, 3form Keynote: Judith Webb, EVP, International WELL…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 934 views | Posted on: 10/21/2017 | Last updated: 10/21/2017

Mayor Michael B. Hancock's 2017 Sustainable Denver Summit, Dec 5, Denver, CO

by Oyin

Mayor Michael B. Hancock invites you to the 2017 Sustainable Denver Summit – Growing Responsibly ABOUT THE SUMMIT The Sustainable Denver Summit caps a year-long process that engages the commu…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1376 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 10/18/2017

Roseville Senior Center Presentation- Save Money on Utilities, October 24, Minnesota

by Oyin

Hosted by Citizen’s Utility Board (CUB) of Minnesota With cooler weather on the way, it’s time to prepare for heating bills again. Are you interested in learning how to keep heating and ener…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 834 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

NEXT Innovation Conference, November 17th, Syracuse, New York

by Oyin

Now in its fourth edition, NEXT is a conference focused on innovation in technology, manufacturing, and biotech. The event brings together fast-track companies, managers, researchers, medical professi…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 3342 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/22/2017

Local Chapter Welcome Party by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter (USGBC MA), November 7th

by Oyin

In proper Greenbuild fashion, the USGBC MA community welcomes all who have travelled far and wide to connect with our local practitioner community. During this gathering, members of our community will…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 10/07/2017 | Last updated: 10/07/2017

The AHR Expo / HVACR Marketplace: January 22 -24, Chicago

by Oyin

The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo), which started 86 years ago as a heating and ventilation show, has grown into the world's largest HVACR industry event.…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 2543 views | Posted on: 09/30/2017 | Last updated: 12/14/2017

Reveal High Performance Energy Label - Free Webinar by International Living Institute, 9/27 - 10-11am Pacific

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Vincent Martinez from Architecture 2030, Jordan Goldman from ZeroEnergy Design and Jack Newman from the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) to learn more about how ILFI's Reveal ener

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1232 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2021

Building a Circular economy in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) Region - September 28, 5:30-8:30pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for a workshop to meet with those interested in developing a circular economy in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region. A circular economy is a regenerative system whi…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Circular Economy

0 replies | 1176 views | Posted on: 09/20/2017 | Last updated: 09/20/2017

Hitchcock Living Building Tour, 10/6 4pm, Amherst

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Come meet our newest educator – our environmental education center! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with r…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1275 views | Posted on: 08/24/2017 | Last updated: 09/29/2017

PASSIVEhouse Massachusetts Construction Tour - Check out the Future "Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction!" 8/8, Auburndale

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tour Auburndale Builders Passive Office with PASSIVehouse Massachusetts: An existing concrete building is being retrofitted for PHIUS certification. It will be under construction at the time of th…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House,PASSIVEhouse Massachusetts

0 replies | 1382 views | Posted on: 08/01/2017 | Last updated: 08/01/2017

 

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