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GPRO Construction Management, January 20, 9-5 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

Filed under: Architects

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Energy,Architecture,Sustainability,Construction,Low-carbon

0 replies | 2582 views | Posted on: 12/16/2021 | Last updated: 12/16/2021

Crushing the Code NYS: Residential, Urban Green Council, Online, June 15

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York State: Residential is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS a

Filed under: Education

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1462 views | Posted on: 05/18/2023 | Last updated: 05/19/2023

Decarbonizing Communities & Campuses, May 3, Worcester, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Decarbonization has become a priority across every sector, creating new challenges—and also many opportunities. From planning to implementation to stakeholder engagement, there are moving parts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 543 views | Posted on: 04/27/2023 | Last updated: 04/27/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Green Building: Hype or Help?, May 4, 10am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This is a SoCal Edison (SCE) class. This webinar is a survey of sustainable design practice including the LEED™ certification process. The intent is to familiarize participants with the state-of

California Green Building

0 replies | 1221 views | Posted on: 04/13/2023 | Last updated: 04/13/2023

Plaex Building Systems, Inc. - Modular, Durable Construction Blocks with over 90% Recycled Materials

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. recently spoke with Matt Durnnian of Plaex Building Systems, Inc at the International Building Show (IBS), and really we kept thinking,

Filed under: Structural Composites

Keywords: Building Materials,Construction blocks,Waste Stream,Recycled content

0 replies | 5612 views | Posted on: 03/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/08/2023

Free Greenbuild Webinar: Regenerative Design: Project Positive, March 28, 1-2pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

We have always looked to nature for design inspiration. Now we also designing with and for nature, leveraging design and technology in the service of nature. They are working to reduce our c

0 replies | 1645 views | Posted on: 03/10/2023 | Last updated: 03/10/2023

Free Webinar: All about DOE Zero Energy Ready v2, March 29, 12–2pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

The DOE Zero Energy Ready Program comprises several stepping stones, including the hers Index, Energy Star, and EPA Indoor Air Plus. Please understand these programs well to understand DOE Zero E

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1846 views | Posted on: 02/21/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit, March 12-15, Phoenix, Arizona

by Hani // Social media manager

Infocast’s unified Solar + Wind Finance & Investment Summit in 2022 gathered an unprecedented number of leading industry players to network and get fully briefed on the renewables

0 replies | 1228 views | Posted on: 02/07/2023 | Last updated: 02/07/2023

Free Webinar: What the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Means for All-Electric Construction, January 26, 12pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

With cutting edge technologies like heat pumps, electric fireplaces, induction stoves and heat pump water heaters, the all-electric home is already the less expensive, decarbonized and more premium op

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Construction,Heat Pumps,Technology,Decarbonization,Electrification,inflation,Inflation Reduction Act

0 replies | 1336 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Intermediate Lighting, Online Series - Mod 2: Sustainable Lighting, February 1, 5:30 pm - 8:30pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This 10-session course covers a range of intermediate-level lighting topics for optimizing energy efficiency while maintaining quality in lighting. It is held on 10 consecutive Wednesday evenings from

California Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Energy Efficiency,Lighting,Electric,Architects,Title 24 Energy Code,BOC,Lighting Designer

0 replies | 1973 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour, March 25, 2-5:30 pm: Passive House Retrofit of a Brooklyn Heights Carriage House, Brooklyn, NY

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Join NESEA for the first Pro Tour of 2022, an in-person event showcasing a Passive House retrofit of an 1800s Brooklyn Heights carriage house.

During this event, attendees will learn about the key

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1091 views | Posted on: 03/15/2022 | Last updated: 05/20/2022

2022 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show, April 11-14, Nashville, TN

by DianeChojnowski // Community manager - green marketing & communications

Join us in Nashville this April!

We're back in person for the 2022 National Home Performance Conference & Trade Show, April 11-14, 2022 in Nashville, TN. We look forward to gathering for fo

Filed under: Industry Organizations and Associations

0 replies | 3382 views | Posted on: 02/21/2022 | Last updated: 02/22/2022

Webinar: Supply Chain Challenges and the Impacts on Green Building, February 15, 1 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The impacts of the supply chain challenges are far reaching affecting budgets, timelines, and project goals. In this session will discuss with professionals in different specialty areas - general cont

Filed under: Webinars

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Manufacturing,Supply Chain,Projects

0 replies | 2369 views | Posted on: 01/17/2022 | Last updated: 01/17/2022

The 2nd Annual Smart Cities International Symposium & Exhibition, Jan 17-18, Chicago

by Oyin

The world's urban population is expected to increase by 60 per cent between 2014 and 2050, when 6.3 billion people are projected to live in urban settlements. New insights and solutions are urgently n…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 4208 views | Posted on: 10/30/2017 | Last updated: 10/30/2017

India Utility Solar Week 2021: Conference & Awards, December 10, New Delhi

by SarahA

Through the tumultuous year that was 2020, India’s Solar energy sector has continued to push forward and specifically the large scale solar industry has been the front runner, with an expected a

Filed under: Cleantech

India Green Building

Keywords: investments,Energy,clean energy,Solar,Technology,utility,Solar Week

0 replies | 1726 views | Posted on: 11/30/2021 | Last updated: 11/30/2021

Take a Virtual High Performance Home Tour with ZeroEnergy Design

by Rate It Green Team


 

Check out ZeroEnergy Design’s Belmont, MA high performance home, and take this online tour at your convenience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwQjDvc_XSU!  ZED&rsq

Filed under: Architects

Keywords: Net Zero Energy,ZeroEnergy Design,Low Carbon Living,Net Zero Energy Home

0 replies | 4506 views | Posted on: 11/12/2021 | Last updated: 05/27/2025

Indoor airPLUS & Green Built Homes: Green Built Alliance Fall 2021 Workshop, November 18, 2-4pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn about the indoor air quality requirements of two popular green-building certification programs: Indoor airPLUS and Green Built Homes.

This course covers the indoor air quality requirements of

Keywords: Green Built Alliance

0 replies | 1283 views | Posted on: 10/22/2021 | Last updated: 10/22/2021

Built Environment Plus: Green Building Showcase 2021, October 21, 4 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Built Environment Plus community works hard to advance sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. Once a year, we gather to celebrate industry succe

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Sustainable Living,Community,built environment,Green Building Showcase

0 replies | 1723 views | Posted on: 10/05/2021 | Last updated: 10/05/2021

Greenbuild Europe - Berlin, Germany, April 17-18

by AbbieKnight

Greenbuild Europe offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize business and address pressing issues, such as air quality, human health, energy use and global c…

Related to: Membrane Roofing

Keywords: Greenbuild,Europe

0 replies | 971 views | Posted on: 04/09/2018 | Last updated: 04/09/2018

Is a 100% Renewable Energy Life Possible? Wednesday, April 4th, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, San Francisco, CA

by AbbieKnight

Electrify Everything! The current state of the global climate crisis demands that we find a way forward as soon as possible to curb our use of fossil fuels. The present state of technology points t…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1076 views | Posted on: 03/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/12/2018

Investigating Energy Loss in Multifamily Buildings, March 8, 6-8pm, NY, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Multifamily buildings are notoriously large users of energy, and few owners are tuned into how excessive their usage is. Once quantified by apartment, or better, by square foot, energy and water usage…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Multifamily Housing,Energy Loss

0 replies | 1381 views | Posted on: 02/27/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

January 31 - Optimizing the Indoor Environment for Health: Asthma, Allergies, and Building Materials - Free CEU Webinar

by Amy

Asthma and allergy prevalence has doubled in America over the past 30 years, and is now a Top 5 Hazard to Human Health Worldwide. It is the leading cause of ER visits and school absenteeism among chil…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building Materials,Free webinar

0 replies | 4745 views | Posted on: 01/19/2018 | Last updated: 01/19/2018

RENEW Energy Initiative (REI) Holiday Luncheon with Special Guest Senator Jack Reed, Friday, December 15, 12-2pm, Providence

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join us for the 2017 REI Annual Holiday Luncheon as we welcome Senator Jack Reed with A Legislative Update Senator Reed will present an update on a range of legislative issues of importance …

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1040 views | Posted on: 12/07/2017 | Last updated: 12/07/2017

Ice Dams & Attic Mold, December 11, Brunswick, ME

by Oyin

With Maine’s cold, harsh winters and significant annual snowfall, it is inevitable that some buildings will experience the bane of homeowners and property managers alike: the ice dam. In fact, a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 726 views | Posted on: 11/09/2017 | Last updated: 11/09/2017

The Architectural Engineering Institute Forum, April 4 – 6, Omaha, Nebraska

by Oyin

Established in 1998, the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) is the premier organization for architectural engineering, providing its more than 8,000 members timely technical information, profes…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1130 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

 

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