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FREE WEBINAR: Integrative Process and Whole Canopy System Solution Design, Tuesday, September 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Canopy systems are sometimes one of those building elements that gets taken for granted or overlooked, despite the important role they play in providing coverage, shading and reduced heat gain to a bu

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: canopies,architectural canopies,shading

0 replies | 2647 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

Free Webinar: Energy Usage: Your Home's Energy Usage & Your Utility Bill, (Part 1 of 3 Part Series), October 25, 4-6 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

This is a San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) class. In part one of this three part Home Energy Series, PG&E will decipher your energy bill so you can start to reduce it or set the foundation

California Green Building

0 replies | 1049 views | Posted on: 09/30/2023 | Last updated: 10/02/2023

Free Webinar: Catalyzing Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Ecosystems, October 11, 2:-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

According to a recent Nielsen study, ~54% of Gen Z want to be entrepreneurs. Colleges and universities have taken note and are proactively tailoring their program offerings to meet the increased deman

0 replies | 661 views | Posted on: 09/16/2023 | Last updated: 09/16/2023

Free Webinar: Rewild Your Campus with the Green Grounds Certification, September 27, 2-3 pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Re:wild Your Campus’s Green Grounds Certification offers a new pathway for schools to reduce synthetic pesticide usage and implement organic grounds maintenance practices. This webinar will guid

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1025 views | Posted on: 08/28/2023 | Last updated: 08/28/2023

Free Webinar: Protecting the 1st Side of the Home with Effective Foundation Vapor Barriers, August 30, 12 - 1 pm MDT

by Stego Industries, LLC

Residential construction is experiencing a surge, but do you feel confident in the available product options? 

We want to help you build homes that future owners want. This 1-hour webinar will

0 replies | 1205 views | Posted on: 08/12/2023 | Last updated: 08/12/2023

Free Webcast: Designing for Decarbonization, August 2, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Want to know more about what it means to achieve “decarbonization” for your building project? Understand the definition of decarbonization, zero net energy (ZNE), and zero net carbon (ZNC)

California Green Building

0 replies | 1227 views | Posted on: 07/21/2023 | Last updated: 07/21/2023

Online Course: Embodied Carbon Reduction in Buildings: Case Studies in LCA, July 25, 9-10:30 am

by Hani // Social media manager

Iterative life cycle assessment (LCA) through the course of design offers a powerful method for vetting embodied carbon reduction strategies. This session will walk through key priorities and examples

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1182 views | Posted on: 07/06/2023 | Last updated: 07/06/2023

Free Webinar: The Role of Energy Efficiency in a High Renewable Energy Future, June 21, 12-1 ET

by Hani // Social media manager

As part of its climate commitments, the United States has set a goal of reaching 100% carbon-free electricity by 2035. Accelerated investments in the clean energy sector will lower renewable energy pr

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 06/13/2023 | Last updated: 06/13/2023

The WELL Building Standard Workshop, Online, June 22, 12-4 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This half-day introductory workshop offered by the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC) will introduce broad audiences to the WELL Building Standard, including its key certification process. The orga

0 replies | 1080 views | Posted on: 06/02/2023 | Last updated: 06/02/2023

Online Course: 4 Part Course: Building Science Fundamentals, June 13-22, 1- 5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Building Science Fundamentals is a seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. This is an interactive sessions wit

0 replies | 1552 views | Posted on: 05/13/2023 | Last updated: 05/15/2023

50% of the "perfect wall" control layers with one product

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

The only way to mainstream advanced building science concepts is to make them simple to install.  As we designed and are building the #1920sMakeoverATL, we have to work with readily available mat

Filed under: Air Barriers

0 replies | 4165 views | Posted on: 04/24/2023 | Last updated: 04/28/2023

The Heat Pump Push – How are Programs, Contractors, and the Grid Responding? Free & Online, with the Better Buildings Initiative, December 8, 1pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Biden Administration recently invoked the Defense Production Act to increase the production and installation of heat pumps. The International Energy Agency projects the installed heat pump st

0 replies | 1400 views | Posted on: 11/16/2022 | Last updated: 11/16/2022

Crushing the Code NYC: Commercial, Online, November 15

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York City: Commercial is a course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-efficie

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1416 views | Posted on: 10/28/2022 | Last updated: 11/15/2022

USGBC-MA, 3rd Annual Member Recognition Event/Holiday Season Gathering

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the USGBC-MA for a a fun and relaxing evening where we are able to thank our members, recognize organization leaders, and reflect on all the great accomplishments of the past year. This event …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2017 views | Posted on: 12/05/2012 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology, March 11 - 13, Singapore

by Plant Biology 2019 // To disseminate the research and advancements in Plant Biology and Biotechnology

Magnus Group is pleased to invite you to participate in the ‘3rd Global Congress on Plant Biology and Biotechnology (GPB 2019)’ during March 11-13, 2019 at&nb

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 01/03/2019 | Last updated: 01/04/2019

REI - Renewable Energy Initiative Luncheon, Thursday, December 13, RI

by Yishan

2018 REI Annual Holidy Luncheon

Please join REI for our 2018 annual holiday luncheon to celebrate the accomplishments by various energy and other sustainability sectors in Rhode Island, and to shar

Filed under: Events

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1203 views | Posted on: 11/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

15th International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic and Social Sustainability, January 17-19, Vancouver, BC, Canada

by Aditya

The Fifteenth International Conference on Environmental, Cultural, Economic & Social Sustainability features research addressing the following annual themes.

  • THEME 1: ENVIRONMENTAL

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Sustainable Living,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability

0 replies | 1801 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/26/2018

Webinar: Americans’ Changing Views of Renewable Energy Policies, Dec 04

by Yishan

For ten years, the University of Michigan and Muhlenberg College have conducted the National Surveys on Energy and Environment (NSEE), which explore Americans’ attitudes towards energy and clima

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2232 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/03/2018

USGBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals Workshop, Nov 7, LA

by Yishan

USGBC-LA Student and Emerging Professionals  

FREE Workshop

Students and Emerging Professionals: Please join us for an interactive workshop to brainstorm ideas on engaging this group a

California Green Building

0 replies | 731 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/26/2018

Do you use biophilic design in your projects?

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In 1925, Henry Beston wrote The Outermost House, in which he chronicled a year spent alone on a Cape Cod beach. His solitary time revealed truths relevant to nature, including human nature. Besto

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: sustainable design,biophilic design

0 replies | 6318 views | Posted on: 10/10/2018 | Last updated: 02/14/2023

AWEA Offshore WINDPOWER 2018 Conference, Oct 16 - 17, Washington DC

by Aditya

U.S. offshore wind is here! Now let's build it to last.

The offshore wind industry, key stakeholders, the federal government, and states across the U.S. are working hard to get more steel in th

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Wind energy

0 replies | 1470 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/26/2018

The 2018 Renewable Energy Markets Conference, Oct 9-11, Houston, Texas

by Aditya

The annual Renewable Energy Markets conference convenes a broad spectrum of industry professionals who are rapidly transforming the global clean energy marketplace. Now in its 23rd year, REM remains t…

Filed under: Energy

Texas Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,Renewable energy markets,Marketing,Trading

0 replies | 2391 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

Central Plains Fall Member Social, September 18, Kansas City, MO

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join USGBC at our Fall Member Social - reconnect with your colleagues in the sustainability world. Enjoy snacks & libations provided by our friends at Built (formerly Built Interior Construction) and …

Filed under: Events

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Missouri

0 replies | 1227 views | Posted on: 08/14/2018 | Last updated: 08/14/2018

Greentown Labs is Seeking an Operations Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the 33,000 SF lab and office of Greentown Labs and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction by member co…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 2124 views | Posted on: 03/06/2015 | Last updated: 03/06/2015

Student Internship

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

Anybody looking for a Student Internship next semester let me know. The USGBC is looking for someone in mid January.

Filed under: Other - Education

0 replies | 1069 views | Posted on: 11/21/2014 | Last updated: 11/21/2014

 

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