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Sustainable Brands 2018 Premier Conference: Purpose-Driven Brand Innovation, June 4 - 7, Vancouver, Canada

by YijunW

For brands to remain competitive amidst a changing landscape, they must evolve with new generations of consumers. The Sustainable Brands community is already testing new frameworks, tools and partners…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 706 views | Posted on: 05/05/2018 | Last updated: 05/05/2018

USGBC Smart Building Summit, May 11 - 12

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On May 11th & 12th, participate in the first USGBC Smart Building Summit. This event will bring together diverse players to discuss the optimization of the design and operation of integrated, high

California Green Building

0 replies | 1427 views | Posted on: 04/21/2022 | Last updated: 04/21/2022

Circularity 22, May 17 - 19, Atlanta, Georgia

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

It’s time for transformative change — and the circular economy is key to a just, resilient and prosperous world. To meet this critical moment, forward-thinking leaders are embracing circul

The Future of GHG Emissions Measurement in Cities, Free Webinar, March 22, 12pm ET / 10am MT / 9am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The nature of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions measurement in cities is changing. New advancements in remote sensing and increasing amounts of available urban data have introduced a new opportunity for

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 982 views | Posted on: 03/14/2022 | Last updated: 03/14/2022

Lighting the Way: Advocacy + Action for Lighting Design, Online, March 3, 5 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This session is a deep dive for Lighting Advocacy Letter signatories and designers interested in advocating for holistic health in lighting; plus, lighting manufacturers looking to meet lighting susta

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 2021 views | Posted on: 02/14/2022 | Last updated: 02/15/2022

Free Webinar: Prescription for Better Buildings: Phius 2021 Core Prescriptive Path, February 9, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course presents the new Phius 2021 core prescriptive path and prepares Passive House practitioners to certify their buildings with it. It covers background context, origin of the prescriptive che

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Buildings,Certifications

0 replies | 1139 views | Posted on: 01/17/2022 | Last updated: 01/17/2022

50 Years of Sustainability in the NYC Area – Looking Backward, Looking Forward, January 13, 6:30-7:30 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

To celebrate its 50th year in business, Steven Winter Associates (SWA) is partnering with Building Energy Exchange (BE-Ex) to present 50 years of past and future sustainability in the NYC area. Join i

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Environment,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability,Construction,Building Codes,Sustainable Development

0 replies | 1248 views | Posted on: 12/15/2021 | Last updated: 12/16/2021

Home Improvement in a Warming World: Case Studies in Creating a More Energy-Efficient House (Recorded: Available On Demand)

by Rate It Green Team

Recently, three homeowners walked through their home energy retrofit experiences as part of a compelling MetroWest Climate Solutions Presentation about reducing fossil fuel consumption and decarbonizi

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,MetroWest Climate Solutions,Casey Studies,HeatSmart Alliance

0 replies | 5225 views | Posted on: 11/29/2021 | Last updated: 02/07/2022

Decarbonization of Existing Commercial Buildings, Part II (Part 1 available Online), December 3, 11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ISE Energy of the Future Webinar Series

In the race to decarbonize, the U.S. commercial building sector offers significant potential to pay early dividends on climate action. At stake is seven perc

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Decarbonization,Commercial Buildings

0 replies | 1549 views | Posted on: 11/11/2021 | Last updated: 12/01/2021

International Passive House Open Days, November 5-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

The International Passive House Open Days are a great opportunity to learn about Passive House and energy efficient buildings. Get in contact with current owners and learn first-hand what it

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Passive House,Technology

0 replies | 2243 views | Posted on: 10/15/2021 | Last updated: 10/15/2021

AIA Connecticut Conference and Expo 2021, October 18-19

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2021 Connecticut Architecture Conference + Expo (CACX '21) is the largest premier educational event for architects in the state of Connecticut.

This year’s conference offers attendees

Filed under: Architects

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Education,Connecticut,Professionals,Network

0 replies | 1658 views | Posted on: 09/27/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

Webinar: GreenPoint Rated New Home, September 29-30, 8 am PST / 11 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Overview

This 8-hour course covers the policies, processes and program requirements unique to the New Home rating system. It addresses current trends in new construction and illustrates the role of

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Conservation,Ventilation,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1354 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Hybrid Conference: ASES Solar 2021: Empowering a Sustainable Future, August 3 - 6

by SarahA

ASES SOLAR 2021 is the American Solar Energy Society’s 50th annual National Solar Conference and will be our first ever hybrid conference, with the options to attend in person or online. The hyb

Solid Waste Conference, 2018 SWANA Wastecon, August 20 - 23, Nashville, TN

by Oyin

Wastecon 2018: Featuring the Best in Solid Waste The World Congress is the biggest annual event organized by the Solid Waste Association of North America (SWANA). WASTECON 2018 will connect leadi…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1778 views | Posted on: 10/22/2017 | Last updated: 04/17/2018

International Fair for Building, Interior Design and Energy Saving, Bauen & Wohnen Salzburg, Feb 7 - 10, Salzburg, Austria

by YijunW

One of the largest building and living events in Austria, featuring a comprehensive range of building and renovation systems and equipment, interior design products, energy saving devices and wellness…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 859 views | Posted on: 04/28/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

The 5th Annual WCS Talks Women in Cleantech & Sustainability Saturday, November 3, 2018, 8:30 AM- 5:00 PM (PDT), Sunnyvale, CA

by YijunW

Women in Cleantech & Sustainability hosts an annual TED-style event featuring the brightest minds and most inspiring stories from the clean economy revolution. The event features both women and men fr…

Filed under: Cleantech

California Green Building

0 replies | 1021 views | Posted on: 04/22/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

CRASH: 5 Reasons Why AIA Courses Fail - Free Webinar, April 26, 12 - 12:30 EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Do architects suffer from narcolepsy when viewing your Death by Powerpoint presentation? Have you paid thousands of dollars to develop an AIA course with bad ROI? In this 30-minute presentation, we wi…

0 replies | 1332 views | Posted on: 04/06/2018 | Last updated: 04/06/2018

Webinar - Updates and Resources for Building EnergyStar Homes, Tuesday, March 29, 2 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Updates and resources for building ENERGY STAR certified homes Thursday, March 29th at 2:00 p.m. EST/11:00 a.m. PST Environmental expert Rebecca Hudson will provide information on ENERGY STAR cer…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 1908 views | Posted on: 03/12/2018 | Last updated: 03/12/2018

John Hancock Tower Green Office Tour - Jacobs Engineering,, March 7, Boston, MA

by Yishan

The new Jacobs Engineering office is pursuing certification for WELL, fitWel, and LEED ID+C. Jacobs engineers will lead us on a tour of their new space and highlight all the features that make their s…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 3665 views | Posted on: 02/23/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

‘Capturing the Value of Sustainability’ - Report Launch and Panel Debate, January 18, 8:30-10 am, London

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This event will outline the findings of the new UKGBC report and a panel of business leaders will discuss how sustainable business activities link to value and whether it is necessary to demonstrate t…

Filed under: Events

UK Green Building

Keywords: UK Green Building

0 replies | 1117 views | Posted on: 01/09/2018 | Last updated: 01/09/2018

USGBCMA - Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Monthly Meeting, Monday December 11 - 6-7:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us on December 11th to close up another great year with EPMA! Come ready to celebrate, reflect and brainstorm for the year ahead. We will have a group discussion on EPMA's impact in 2017 and brea…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 556 views | Posted on: 12/06/2017 | Last updated: 12/06/2017

Silicon Valley Energy Summit 2018, June 22, Stanford, CA

by Oyin

The Silicon Valley Energy Summit provides workable ideas by exploring best practices with insights about upcoming energy technologies, markets and policies. Founded in 2000, Sustainable Silicon…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1234 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/18/2018

3rd Clean Energy Finance Europe 2018, 21-22 March, Frankfurt, Germany ( venue will be confirmed approximately 4-6 weeks before the event)

by Oyin

The conference will look at the global and European clean energy finance markets, as well the main drivers amongst end-products. The event will also take an in-depth look into trends & innovation a…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 1210 views | Posted on: 11/02/2017 | Last updated: 11/02/2017

3rd Solar India Expo 2018, May 23 - 25, New Delhi, India

by Oyin

Exhibitions India Group is organising the 3rd edition of Solar India 2018 expo which will be held at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi from 23-25 May 2018. The theme of the exhibition and conference is �…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1448 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/28/2017

Sustainability Job Opportunity: Full-Time Media Coordinator, The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) - Montana

by Oyin

The Western Organization of Resource Councils (WORC) is seeking a Media Coordinator who is experienced, capable, energetic, well-organized, a strategic thinker, and driven by a vision of a better worl…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 698 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

 

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