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Webinar: Green Technology and How we all Become Carbon Neutral, May 12, 8:00am, EDT / 1 pm BST

by Ashley Freeman

This 1 hour CPD session examines energy efficient design with a focus on low carbon.

Hosted by Simon Green, Managing Director of Green Building Design Consultants who are specialists in low carbon

Filed under: Environment

UK Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Low Carbon

0 replies | 2615 views | Posted on: 04/19/2021 | Last updated: 04/21/2021

Bio-Based Material Solutions, Online Training, October 23, 12 pm - 2 pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Bio-based building materials are derived from renewable biological sources such as plants, fungi, algae, agricultural by-products, minerals, raw earth, and organic waste and provide low-carbon, regene

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 721 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 09/29/2025

VERGE 2025: Where Climate Meets Technology, October 28-30, San Jose, California

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What is VERGE?

VERGE empowers professionals decarbonizing and future-proofing their organizations and supply chains. Join the early movers and fast-followers financing and deploying novel and estab

California Green Building

0 replies | 2159 views | Posted on: 09/02/2025 | Last updated: 09/05/2025

Offshore Wind Transmission - US 2025, September 25-26, New York, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Over the past few years, the US has been speeding ahead as a key market for offshore wind energy. However, potential changes in the federal administration's priorities and policies could present c

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1554 views | Posted on: 08/15/2025 | Last updated: 08/22/2025

Free Webinar: Powering Progress - Strategies for Efficient & Resilient Central Plants, September 9, 10 am ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Improving the resiliency and efficiency of central plants can present organizational, technological, financial, and implementational challenges. This webinar will showcase how Better Buildings Initiat

0 replies | 1193 views | Posted on: 07/29/2025 | Last updated: 08/12/2025

Free Webinar: Harnessing the Power of Cool Exterior Walls to Enhance Heat Resilience, August 5, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Extreme heat causes more deaths in the United States than any other natural disaster.

Discussions around the role of buildings in heat mitigation and resilience often focus on air-conditioning, and

0 replies | 709 views | Posted on: 07/02/2025 | Last updated: 07/02/2025

Free Webinar: Passive House Strategies in Warm, Hot, and Humid Climates, July 15, 12-1:30 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This presentation examines the distinct challenges and effective solutions for implementing Passive House principles in warm, hot, and humid climates. It covers climate-specific design strategies, inc

California Green Building

0 replies | 911 views | Posted on: 06/16/2025 | Last updated: 06/16/2025

ULI Florida: 2025 Florida Summit, June 9-10, Bonita Springs, Florida

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

The ULI Florida Summit attracts hundreds of decision-makers from across Florida and beyond. It brings together and connects real estate professionals, including developers, attorneys, engineers, archi

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 812 views | Posted on: 05/19/2025 | Last updated: 05/22/2025

NESEA Pro Tour: Net Zero, Renovated Warehouse Suites in New York's Capital Region, May 23, 1-5 pm, Colonie, NY

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join NESEA for the first Pro Tour of 2025!

NESEA is thrilled to kick off the 2025 series with this May event, showcasing a formerly vacant commercial building transformed into an all-electric, net-

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1107 views | Posted on: 05/03/2025 | Last updated: 05/03/2025

Green Builder Media's Sustainability Symposium 2025, Online, April 30-May 1, 12-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainability Symposium 2025: Force of Nature is a transformative two-day virtual event exploring groundbreaking innovation and actionable solutions for a sustainable future. From ClimateTech ad

0 replies | 1099 views | Posted on: 04/22/2025 | Last updated: 04/29/2025

Webinar: Landfill Waste Becomes Building Insulation, June 23, 12-1 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Can a textile recycling company divert what is traditionally landfilled waste from waste streams to create building insulation? How?

Lessons Learned:

  1. Understand the scale of textile waste ove

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Waste,Landfill,Building Insulation

0 replies | 1607 views | Posted on: 06/14/2021 | Last updated: 06/15/2021

PH 2021: Passive House for All: Comfort - Health - Equity - Security, New York City and Online, June 10-11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Passive House For All" is a call to action

Our existential environmental, health, and social crises demand that we look beyond isolated symptoms and tackle interlocking systemic cau

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House,NAPHN,Equity

0 replies | 2024 views | Posted on: 05/25/2021 | Last updated: 05/25/2021

Webinar: Toxins in Our Construction Waste, June 2, 12 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Industry tends to promote diversion as the most important aspect in construction and demolition residuals management. But a small component (less than 5%) is composed of toxic substances such as elect

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

California Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Waste Management,Toxins

0 replies | 1985 views | Posted on: 05/03/2021 | Last updated: 05/04/2021

AIA Triangle Tour of Residential Architecture, September 23 throughout the North Carolina Triangle Region

by AbbieKnight

This is the 8th year of AIA Triangle Tour of Residential Architecture! The American Institute of Architects [AIA] Triangle Tour of Residential Architecture showcases award-winning, architect-designed …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1281 views | Posted on: 08/24/2017 | Last updated: 08/24/2017

The Clean Energy Solutions Summit, Colorado Green Building Guild, April 21

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Clean Energy Solutions Summit is the Mountain West’s premier event for municipal, commercial and non-profit energy management and sustainability leaders and decision makers seeking

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Colorado Green Building Guild,Clean Energy Solutions Summit

0 replies | 1477 views | Posted on: 04/05/2021 | Last updated: 04/05/2021

Webinar: WELL Health-Safety Rating: What You Need to Know, April 13, 12 pm (central)

by samanthaklein // Intern

The WELL Health-Safety Rating promotes indoor safety by examining 22 features across five core areas: Cleaning and Sanitation Procedures, Emergency Preparedness Programs, Health Service Resources, Air

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Illinois,Safety

0 replies | 1710 views | Posted on: 03/19/2021 | Last updated: 03/21/2021

Webinar: GPRO Operations and Maintenance Training, March 24-26

by samanthaklein // Intern

GPRO (Green Professional) is a comprehensive international training and certificate program that teaches the people who build, renovate and maintain buildings the principles of sustainability combined

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: GPRO Certification,maintenance,Operations and Maintenance

0 replies | 1605 views | Posted on: 03/05/2021 | Last updated: 03/05/2021

CxA Workshop On-Demand + Live Q&A session with Instructors April 1

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

Commissioning (CxA) Workshop on demand (watch at your convenience or livestream on April 1, 11:00 am Eastern): This 3-hr pre-recorded video will cover all aspects of commissioning ranging from project

0 replies | 834 views | Posted on: 02/19/2021 | Last updated: 03/30/2021

New York Build 2018 -AIA CES workshops and Networking, Mar 19 - 20, New York

by Oyin

New York Build 2018 is the ideal opportunity for your organization to hear about all the latest construction projects in NYC and the tri-state area, as well as enjoy the opportunity to network with th…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2273 views | Posted on: 10/18/2017 | Last updated: 02/09/2018

Alternative Energy Expo at Deep Portage Learning Center, Saturday, October 28, Hackensack, Minnesota

by Oyin

Informative tours of the many alternative energy installations (wood gasification, solar hot water, solar electricity, passive solar heat, etc.) and energy efficiency upgrades that have been installed…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 779 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

Emerging Professionals of Urban Green Council Holiday Party, December 13th, New York

by Oyin

The Emerging Professionals of Urban Green Council invite you to our 2017 Holiday Party! Join us to celebrate a great year in green building at Central Bar. Don't miss EP's biggest party of the year…

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1250 views | Posted on: 10/12/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

Rocky Mountain Green Conference, May 3, USGBC Colorado

by Oyin

Hosted by USGBC Colorado, the annual Rocky Mountain Green conference unites hundreds of industry leaders, experts and professionals to inspire, connect and advance sustainable building within the regi…

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1373 views | Posted on: 10/08/2017 | Last updated: 10/08/2017

The Urban Land Institute Foundation Gala October 23, 7-10 pm, Los Angeles. California

by Oyin

The Urban Land Institute Foundation celebratory gala will be marking the opening of the ULI 2017 Fall Meeting in Los Angeles. The dinner—to honor Roy Hilton March and his many contributions to ULI a…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1115 views | Posted on: 10/01/2017 | Last updated: 10/01/2017

Sustainable Design Solutions: Building Envelope & Interior Finish Seminar, October 17th, Boston

by Oyin

Since 2006, America Training Solutions delivers more than 60 face-to-face continuing education (CE) seminars a year to building-design professionals across the United States and Canada, offering AIA a…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 910 views | Posted on: 09/26/2017 | Last updated: 09/27/2017

Webinar on Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) 09/26, 7-8 pm, with Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN)

by Oyin

Do you want everyone in your city or town to have more clean energy? Do you want to make a big cut in your climate pollution as a community? Perhaps community choice aggregation (aka CCA, green agg…

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 09/21/2017 | Last updated: 09/28/2017

 

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