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Solidarity Thesis - Green Building Friends Living in Austria - Please Take a Survey

by louisegreenbuilding // Student, Green consumer

Hey everybody,

Are you Austrian or someone who is living/working/studying in Austria?

I am currently writing my bachelor thesis about selling green buildings. It would be so helpful if you

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

Related to: Services,Other Green Building,Related Industries - Services,Education

0 replies | 1224 views | Posted on: 06/17/2019 | Last updated: 06/18/2019

Free Webinar: Energy Code Implementation: Single Family New Construction, February 14, 9:30-11am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Energy Code Implementation Series

Since the energy code update took effect in January 2023, the industry is adjusting to design, detailing and construction to meet compliance. In this series,they&r

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 672 views | Posted on: 01/29/2024 | Last updated: 01/29/2024

GPRO Construction Management with Urban Green Council, Online, January 23, 9 am - 5 pm ET

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

GPRO Construction Management provides practitioners with sustainability best practices and actionable strategies for every phase of construction, as well as how to avoid common mistakes. Tau

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 866 views | Posted on: 01/08/2024 | Last updated: 01/10/2024

Building Energy Exchange Event: Climate Ready Buildings Training, New York City, January 23

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Climate Ready Buildings Training educates affordable housing project teams – including building owners, architects, and contractors – on how to design and construct high-performance bu

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Architecture,Affordable Housing,Design,High Performance Building,Urban Resilience,Contractors

0 replies | 1130 views | Posted on: 12/12/2023 | Last updated: 12/12/2023

Free Webinar: Electrification and Building Operations, December 20, 8:30am-12:30pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Examines how electrification will increasingly be a part of a building operator’s roles and responsibilities. Provides an overview of the fundamentals of electrification technologies, including

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 556 views | Posted on: 11/23/2023 | Last updated: 11/23/2023

Free Webinar: All about Ventilating Dehumidifiers, November 29, 12 - 1 ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Tightly air-sealed, well-insulated buildings combined with energy-efficient HVAC systems and increased ventilation rates are key components of a comfortable and healthy high-performance home. But, unf

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 800 views | Posted on: 11/09/2023 | Last updated: 11/09/2023

USGBC Georgia Presents: Chrysalis Awards, November 16, 6-8:30 pm, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

USGBC Georgia created the Chrysalis Awards to support broadening the conversation between the green building industry and our green community. The goal is to support and recognize the People and

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

0 replies | 731 views | Posted on: 10/28/2023 | Last updated: 10/28/2023

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency: IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration, November 9, 9am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

More and more buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Ho

California Green Building

0 replies | 861 views | Posted on: 10/12/2023 | Last updated: 10/12/2023

Virtual Event: Landscapes of Change: Resilient & Functional Ecosystems, October 17, 12 pm CT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Illinois Green for a mid-day webinar to investigate resilient and functional landscapes through a variety of lenses: equity and partnerships; integrating into architecture; long-term maintenance;

Filed under: Webinars

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Construction,Resilience,ecosystem,built environment,Sustainable Landscapes,Stormwater Management

0 replies | 612 views | Posted on: 09/26/2023 | Last updated: 09/26/2023

USGBC Georgia Presents: Women in Green, October 5, 9 - 11 am, Decatur, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women in Green provides a space for leaders who are shifting the narrative on empowerment, access, and impact. Women in Green gathers female leaders for powerful discussions and networking that remind

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

0 replies | 1081 views | Posted on: 09/12/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

JBU Presents: Decarbonization of Buildings, August 15, 4:00-6:00pm, Portland, OR

by Gina Pryciak // Student

August’s JBU event will be focused on the decarbonization of buildings in pursuit of net zero energy design criteria. The session should be of interest to Consulting Engineers and Design Build C

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Decarbonization

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 07/31/2019 | Last updated: 07/31/2019

Tiny Living Festival California 2019: October 5, Richmond, CA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Interested in living in a tiny house? Curious about the tiny living lifestyle... or perhaps looking for something fun and unique to do for the weekend? Join United Tiny House at the Tiny Living F

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 2300 views | Posted on: 07/22/2019 | Last updated: 07/22/2019

Interactive Workshop on LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C and O+M, August 8, Minneapolis, MN

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This workshop will provide participants with a look into LEED v4.1 BD+C, ID+C, O+M and the information needed to pursue certification. The focus will be on understanding the goals and outcomes of the

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1293 views | Posted on: 06/30/2019 | Last updated: 06/30/2019

Rockaway Health Festival and Transition Convergence, Sat. June 27

by Chelsea W. // Student

Date: Saturday, June 27th Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Location: Battalion Pentecostal Assembly Church 454 Beach 67th St Arverne, NY 11692 Resilient Far Rockaway sets an example for coastal commu…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,New York Events

0 replies | 1478 views | Posted on: 06/22/2015 | Last updated: 06/22/2015

Soulardarity "Building a Village" Bus Tour 2019, June 23, 12:00-3:00pm, Highland Park, MI

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Soulardarity of Highland Park hosts an annual bus tour. This year's tour features local organizations focused on growing and building capacity in Highland Park, MI . Avalon Village, Ryter Coo

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Solar,Sustainability,Community

0 replies | 1135 views | Posted on: 06/06/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Bike Ride Green Building Tour, USGBC Colorado, August 23, 4-7 pm, Aspen, Colorado

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Kick off your weekend with bikes, beers and buildings at Buttermilk!

Join the local USGBC Colorado Roaring Fork community and bike around and tour the Burlingame affordable housing complex, fo

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Building Bike Tour

0 replies | 1921 views | Posted on: 05/24/2019 | Last updated: 05/24/2019

Design Build Australia, May 14-16, Sydney

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

DesignBUILD brings Australia’s most enterprising Architects, Developers and Construction professionals together, not only to connect in the most efficient way possible, but to raise industry sta

Keywords: Australia,Design Build

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 04/28/2019 | Last updated: 03/22/2021

FREE WEBINAR: Rethinking Traditional Finance - Better Buildings, April 2, 4/2 3pm-4pm

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

Efficiency-as-a-service is a financing mechanism in which customers pay a provider for the service of energy savings, allowing them to implement their energy (and water) efficiency projects with no up

Filed under: Green Building Finance

Solar Energy and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Better Buildings Challenge

0 replies | 997 views | Posted on: 04/01/2019 | Last updated: 04/01/2019

Green Building (and Vertical Forest) of the Week: Bosco Verticale in Milan

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Bosco Verticale, appropriately translated to "Vertical Forest," is a development of two vertical residential towers in Milan, Italy, which represent the cutting edge of green building and urban forest…

Filed under: Green Building of the Week

Keywords: Green Building,Bosco Verticale,Vertical Forest,Urban Forestry

0 replies | 1781 views | Posted on: 12/16/2015 | Last updated: 12/16/2015

Climate Marches are planned November 29 everywhere - Join a March in Massachusetts:

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Starting the weekend of November 28th, people everywhere are coming together for two weeks of action calling for climate justice and an end to carbon pollution. There are going to be thousands of even…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Environment,350.org,COP21

0 replies | 845 views | Posted on: 11/22/2015 | Last updated: 11/22/2015

Election 2016: Who believes in Climate Change?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

For many environmentalists, it's almost unimaginable that anyone doesn't believe in climate change, or at least isn't willing to hedge their bets. Indeed, popular opinions are shifting, and now 75% o…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,US Presidential Race 2016

0 replies | 1184 views | Posted on: 10/28/2015 | Last updated: 10/28/2015

Climate change approaching point of no return

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Prime examples of how climate change is affecting people and the environment are popping up everywhere. Olympic National Park's rainforest in Washington state caught fire. California is suffering its …

Filed under: Climate Change

0 replies | 751 views | Posted on: 10/05/2015 | Last updated: 10/05/2015

Mass Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is Hiring!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a publicly-funded agency dedicated to accelerating the success of clean energy technologies, companies and projects in the Commonwealth—while creat…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Jobs

0 replies | 1536 views | Posted on: 09/10/2015 | Last updated: 09/10/2015

Cleantech Energy Storage Finance Forum, September 23, Boston, 5:30-7 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Cleantech Energy Storage Financing Forum will feature short “pitches” from several startup companies in this market space and a panel presentation. Take advantage of this opportunity to networ…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Storage,Mass Clean Energy Center

0 replies | 1424 views | Posted on: 08/20/2015 | Last updated: 08/29/2015

Drilling in the Arctic simply does not make sense. Please stand with the NRDC.

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

We need to STOP ARCTIC DRILLING. From the NRDC: "Shell Oil is racing to sink its drills into the Arctic's Chukchi Sea — and the Obama Administration has given them the green light. This comes…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Environment,Arctic Drilling,Shell Oil

0 replies | 1232 views | Posted on: 07/16/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

 

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