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Free Webinar Natural Materials - Building with the Earth, October 7, 7 pm BST (UK)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join us for this month's masterclass in 'Building with Earth', hosted by the ACAN Natural Materials group, on 7th Oct at 7pm.

You will be learning from four speakers about clay pla

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,Sustainable Architecture,Green Building Materials

0 replies | 1528 views | Posted on: 09/25/2021 | Last updated: 09/27/2021

Accelerating to Zero Tour at Rachel Carson EcoVillage, May 5, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join GBA to tour the nearly finished Rachel Carson EcoVillage project at Providence Heights and learn about the journey of this multi-generational co-housing community. Attendees will hear from Projec

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 160 views | Posted on: 03/20/2026 | Last updated: 03/20/2026

Swarthmore College Sustainability Open House, April 16, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Swarthmore College will host a series of events highlighting the sustainable design of Martin Hall and the Dining and Community Commons, as well as the College’s To

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 296 views | Posted on: 03/05/2026 | Last updated: 03/06/2026

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Electrification (2 Part Series), March 26 and April 2, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Electrification is a two-part series that will help prepare designers, installers and commissioning agents to take advantage of balanced venti

California Green Building

0 replies | 436 views | Posted on: 02/12/2026 | Last updated: 02/14/2026

Free Webinar: Ask the Home Performance Expert: Judy Rachel, March 12, 12-1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This is an office-hours style open discussion with Home Performance Pro Judy Rachel. Judy specializes in single-family home audits and HVAC system designs, guiding homeowners through performance and e

California Green Building

0 replies | 410 views | Posted on: 01/21/2026 | Last updated: 01/21/2026

Free Webinar: 2025 California Energy Code & Passive House, February 10, 1:30 - 3:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This course will provide an overview of how the 2025 California Title 24, Part 6 code addresses Passive House concepts. We will examine the basic principles, methodology, and performance targets of Pa

California Green Building

0 replies | 408 views | Posted on: 01/01/2026 | Last updated: 01/01/2026

Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions - Plus, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will discuss vertical operating systems to better understand their construction and the operating systems used in each type. Characteristics of various types of vertical operating systems

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Architecture,High Performance Doors,Windows,Vertical Opening Systems

0 replies | 2392 views | Posted on: 03/03/2022 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, February 18, 12 pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

To educate design professionals about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient, this course examines how foil-faced Poly

Filed under: Insulation

Keywords: High Performance Building,Insulation,Polyiso,Thermal Layers

0 replies | 1491 views | Posted on: 02/02/2022 | Last updated: 02/02/2022

Breaking into Sustainability Careers, January 13, 4-5 PM PST

by Richard Minasian // Student

It’s 2022 and climate change is more important than ever before! If you are interested in how you can make a positive impact, explore meaningful careers in sustainability, and stand out as a can

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Climate Change,Cleantech,Sustainability,Green Careers,Sustainable Careers,Sustainable Development

0 replies | 1842 views | Posted on: 01/04/2022 | Last updated: 01/04/2022

GreenBiz '22, February 15-17, Scottsdale, Arizona

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Amidst challenging times, the sustainability profession is evolving — with new concerns and opportunities. Sustainable business is bouncing back, and more companies are making more bold com

Keywords: Greenbiz

0 replies | 2207 views | Posted on: 12/07/2021 | Last updated: 12/07/2021

Net Zero Culture, Powered by BusinessGreen & part of the Net Zero Festival, December 7

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Net Zero Culture will take place live on 7 December 2021 (all content also available on demand).

The net zero transition can only be delivered by people - the skills they master, the communities th

0 replies | 1923 views | Posted on: 11/23/2021 | Last updated: 11/23/2021

Free Webinar (Wisconsin): Energy Management Opportunities for Industrial Customers, November 17, 9 am CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar on industrial energy efficiency will cover the basics, including kW versus kWh, power factor and more. We will also discuss end-use technologies such as motors, boiler or furnace heating

Filed under: Energy

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Building Technology,Heat Pumps,Heating

0 replies | 1081 views | Posted on: 11/03/2021 | Last updated: 11/03/2021

Free Webinar: Landscape Architecture and the Science of Climate Change: Wildfire, November 5, 12 pm PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Department of Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly Pomona hosts a series of monthly presentations on the science of climate change and landscape architecture solutions. This month's theme is wil

Filed under: Architects

California Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Fire Safety,California,Landscape

0 replies | 1857 views | Posted on: 10/15/2021 | Last updated: 10/15/2021

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Full-Time President & CEO Kalamazoo Nature Center - Michigan

by Oyin

Kalamazoo Nature Center seeks an accomplished leader who demonstrates a keen understanding of and passion for the organization’s unique mission. The person must be ready to join with the Board to l…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1511 views | Posted on: 10/25/2017 | Last updated: 11/01/2017

Webinar: Take Control of your Energy Future - Zero Energy Multifamily Housing, 4 Michigan Examples, September 29, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

What drives multifamily developers to make their projects zero energy?

Hear from 4 developers who attempted to take their projects to zero energy / low carbon and learn about their experience so yo

Filed under: Green Living

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Residential Real Estate,Multifamily Housing,Zero Energy

0 replies | 1516 views | Posted on: 09/03/2021 | Last updated: 09/03/2021

Green Jobs Forum (8th Annual) & Career Fair with Resilient Virginia – August 26, 2021

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Leaders in Energy will conduct its 8th Annual Green Jobs Forum & Career Fair on Thursday, August 26, 2021, from 1:30 – 6:30 pm EDT.

Our theme is “The Moment is Now for Green Jo

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Jobs,Green Jobs Fair,Leaders in Energy

0 replies | 1516 views | Posted on: 08/06/2021 | Last updated: 08/07/2021

Greenovate City of Boston, Friday Fun with Greenovate, April 20, 4:30-6pm, Boston, MA

by YijunW

This year for Earth Day, Greenovate Boston will host events during Boston's Civic Engagement Week. Greenovate Boston will be presenting our the Climate Ready Boston Leaders materials to the general pu…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 925 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/13/2018

NEWIEE's 2018 Annual Awards Gala - May 1, Boston

by Yishan

The NEWIEE Awards recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women leaders in the fields of energy and environment. These women have achieved professional excellence within their area of specialty…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1229 views | Posted on: 03/22/2018 | Last updated: 03/29/2018

March 6 - Boston ASHRAE Meeting - The European Approach to Decrease Energy Use in Buildings

by Yishan

From the beginning of 2006 all new European buildings (residential, commercial, industrial etc.) must have an energy declaration based on the calculated energy performance of the building, including h…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 872 views | Posted on: 03/02/2018 | Last updated: 03/02/2018

Green Buildings in Our Community, March 21, 5-6 pm, Gulf Gate Library, Sarasota, Florida

by Chandra // Analytics Student

Interested in making your home or business a green building? This class will highlight Sarasota County’s approach to green building and what public buildings are certified by the U.S. Green Building…

Filed under: Education

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 02/08/2018 | Last updated: 02/09/2018

Intro to Living Building Challenge Jan 25, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, USGBC MA, Boston

by Amy

Join USGBC MA for an introductory session on the newest and most rigorous standard in high performance buildings today. If you are new to the standard or have a few unanswered questions come visit thi…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1453 views | Posted on: 01/04/2018 | Last updated: 01/10/2018

Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Monthly Meeting by USGBC Massachusetts Chapter, November 20, Boston

by Oyin

FEATURE PRESENTATION: Prefab Residential Architecture, Oliver Bautista Oliver Bautista of Turkel Design will explain the process of how a new single-family dwelling is built using prefabricated wal…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 806 views | Posted on: 11/17/2017 | Last updated: 11/17/2017

Smart Energy Summit, February 19-21, Austin, Texas

by Oyin

Parks Associates will hold its ninth-annual Smart Energy Summit at the Four Seasons Hotel in Austin, Texas. The annual conference includes research presentations from the firm’s analysts, with indus…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 2558 views | Posted on: 11/05/2017 | Last updated: 11/05/2017

Clean Energy Tour of Kingston, MA’s Wind Turbines, Farm, Recycling, and Grant Program, Nov 4, Kingston, MA

by Oyin

Join MCAN for a clean energy tour of the town of Kingston, MA Kingston has a renewable energy grant program that is really innovative and might work in your town. Who doesn't like to give away mone…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 913 views | Posted on: 10/31/2017 | Last updated: 10/31/2017

EES India Exhibition & Conference (Electrical Energy Storage), Dec 5–7, Mumbai, India

by Oyin

EES India (Electrical Energy Storage) - The major platform for storage technologies reshaping India’s energy sector and enhancing grid reliability. EES is the industry hotspot for suppliers, …

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 1802 views | Posted on: 10/28/2017 | Last updated: 10/29/2017

 

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