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Webinar: Protecting Coastal Resources and Structures, Part 1 – The Intersection of Nature, Science and Policy, January 27, 9 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The pressure to protect coastal properties from storm damage and erosion due to sea level rise and more intense and more frequent coastal storms is increasing. Property owners, from residential homeow

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Policy,Land Science,Coastal Development

0 replies | 1654 views | Posted on: 12/27/2020 | Last updated: 12/27/2020

Smart Data Summit for Energy Optimization, October 3-4, Oxon Hill, Maryland

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Smart Data for Energy Optimizationis designed as a senior level educational and networking summit and a highly interactive forum that provides an interchange of in depth knowledge and s

0 replies | 1247 views | Posted on: 09/11/2023 | Last updated: 09/11/2023

Free Webinar: All-Electric Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) for Designers and Building Owners, September 19, 10am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

All-electric homes are becoming more and more common in California. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are also becoming a common way to house people in California. This session offers a unique opportuni

California Green Building

0 replies | 1262 views | Posted on: 08/22/2023 | Last updated: 08/22/2023

Balboa Park Tour of LEED Certified Buildings, August 23, 9 am - 12 pm, San Diego, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Did you know that Balboa Park has 10 LEED certified buildings? The San Diego Green Building Council's Green Assistance Program played a pivotal role in helping secure these certification over the

California Green Building

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 08/03/2023 | Last updated: 08/03/2023

Free Better Buildings Webinar: The Next Big Thing: HVAC Control Technology for Small to Medium Commercial Buildings, August 17, 11 am EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

Most commercial buildings in the U.S. are small- to medium-sized and have packaged HVAC Rooftop Unit (RTU) equipment. In the past decade, control technology options for RTUs have expanded significantl

0 replies | 869 views | Posted on: 07/13/2023 | Last updated: 07/13/2023

Online Workshop: Design Charrettes: A Tool to Manage Cost, Optimize Synthesis, and Achieve Excellence, July 11, 1-5pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

The demands for high-performance, net zero, resilient design are growing. A key element to meeting these demands in the collaborative design process is the design “charrette” or workshop.

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 999 views | Posted on: 06/23/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

Green CA Schools and Higher Education Summit, October 17, Pasadena, California

by Jonathan // Sustainability Coordinator

Join us at the Pasadena Conference Center and be part of the community that leads the way in making California’s schools and higher education sector’s amongst the leaders in driving the St

Filed under: California

Keywords: Architecture,Sustainability,Sustainable Architecture,Construction,Facilities Management,Education,green architecture,Facilities,Funding,Government funding

0 replies | 2847 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 09/12/2023

Free Webinar: Retrofit Talks: Airtightness, breathable insulation and healthy air quality, June 6, 1-1:45 pm BST

by Hani // Social media manager

Retrofit Talks is an online series of live talks that connects professionals to discuss residential retrofit. Produced as part of Retrofit 23, this series showcases the latest research and projects in

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1391 views | Posted on: 05/22/2023 | Last updated: 05/22/2023

USGBC 2023 Colorado Spring Summit, May 24, Denver, CO, 8am-2:30pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Which water-saving strategies and policies can be used in real estate to save money and generate long-term value for all?

What is Colorado's path to low carbon and model green codes?

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Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Low Carbon Development,Sustainable Materials,Water Saving Products

0 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 04/30/2023

GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training, March 26, 9 am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performing buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.

This course teaches the basics

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Building,Construction,Training event,GPRO Certification

0 replies | 1660 views | Posted on: 02/28/2021 | Last updated: 03/01/2021

USGBC Central PA 2021 Kick-Off and Trivia, Online, February 24, 4-6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Meet current Market Leadership Advisory Board (MLAB) Members, preview upcoming events, play trivia for prizes, and 1 hour of networking!

Join the USGBC Central PA to kick-off 2021!

Meet current

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: USGBC Central Pennsylvania

0 replies | 1311 views | Posted on: 02/15/2021 | Last updated: 02/15/2021

Webinar: Building Better with Renewable Energy, Presented by M&C Hybrid Energy, February 24, 2-3 pm EST

by SarahA

This webinar focuses on how your new build or retrofit project will benefit from constructing with renewable energy sources.

About this Event

Building Better with Renewable Energy Sources is a w

Filed under: Energy

UK Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change,Solar,Renewable Energy,LED,Retrofit,Green Mortgages

0 replies | 1642 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/30/2021

Perspectives on Resilience: Insurance and Credit Underwriting, February 9, 3pm - 4pm EDT

by SarahA

This webinar will examine how climate and resilience risk are impacting organizations through insurance, credit underwriting, and credit ratings. Attendees will get insights from industry practitioner

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Green Building,Climate Change,Resilience,insurance,Credit Underwriting,Credit Rating

0 replies | 1482 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/11/2021

Tips and Traps for Low Cost Remote Monitoring in Buildings & HVAC Systems, June 14

by AbbieKnight

Real-time, cloud-based remote monitoring is finally affordable for those of us who are simply curious, rather than just for organizations that have piles of cash and staffers with lots of extra time. …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: HVAC

0 replies | 1711 views | Posted on: 05/29/2017 | Last updated: 05/29/2017

ROCKWOOL Elite Webinar: Vapor Barriers: Do we REALLY need them? January 7, 4-5:30 pm EST

by ROCKWOOL

Join us as we welcome back Elite Builders to co-host, Randy Williams, Northern Built Pro, Willcon Inc on from Climate Zone 7 along with Travis Brungardt from Catalyst Construction in Prairie Village,

Filed under: Other Products

0 replies | 2246 views | Posted on: 12/16/2020 | Last updated: 12/16/2020

Webinar: Selecting Healthy Insulation and Air Sealants, December 15, 2 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Insulation and air sealing are two cost-effective ways to increase the energy efficiency of a home. However, the chemicals that are found in some of these products or used during their production can

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

HVAC - Protecting Healthy Buildings with Pure Air Optimization

Keywords: Healthy Building,Insulation,air sealing

0 replies | 1641 views | Posted on: 12/05/2020 | Last updated: 12/05/2020

Free Green Building Webinar: Environmental Product Declarations Drive Restrooms to the Lead in Green Design, December 17, 12pm

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

Construction is going green. As both sustainability and efficiency advance in the built environment, architects, specifiers, and buyers are increasingly concerned with products that are environmentall

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Sustainability,Construction,Health,Green Design,restrooms,Efficiency,Environmental Product Declarations,Safety

0 replies | 1469 views | Posted on: 11/17/2020 | Last updated: 12/15/2020

Virtual: 2020 Northeast Multimodal Transit Summit, November 23, 11am - 7:30pm EDT

by SarahA

Announcement – The Nov 23rd summit sessions will be online, with the exception of the morning outdoor walk audit.

As we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are working together t

Greening The Sphere is having a pizza night at Flatbread Pizza! - September 26, Providence

by Oyin

Greening The Sphere is having a pizza night at Flatbread Pizza! Join us for delicious food, fun and raffles! Flatbread will generously make a donation for every large and small pizza, dine-out or eat-…

Filed under: Fundraising

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 899 views | Posted on: 09/20/2017 | Last updated: 09/20/2017

Hitchcock Living Building Tour

by Jessica Schultz // Living Building Coordinator

Come meet our newest educator – our environmental education center! It is designed to model systems in nature, it is net zero energy, net zero water, has composting toilets, and has been made with r…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 08/24/2017 | Last updated: 08/24/2017

Thermal Bridge Modeling For Advanced Users, August 22 in NYC

by AbbieKnight

Ready to step up your technical skills game? Join NYPH member, Ed May and John Mitchell of bldgtyp for a two hour course on Thermal Bridge Modelling for Advanced Users!

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Thermal Bridges

0 replies | 1100 views | Posted on: 07/31/2017 | Last updated: 07/31/2017

2017 Energy Storage & Microgrid Conference on September 11 in Newton

by AbbieKnight

Innovation Northeast in collaboration with the Northeast Electrochemical Energy Storage Cluster and the Hydrogen Energy Center is pleased to host the 2017 Energy Storage and Microgrid Conference, taki…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1078 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

USGBC-LA Blog post - Independence

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

As the July 4th weekend draws near, thoughts of BBQs and fireworks fill my mind and I wonder (maybe a little too often) why the smell of a BBQ makes me hungry, no matter how long ago I ate. I remember…

Filed under: Resilience

0 replies | 997 views | Posted on: 06/28/2017 | Last updated: 06/28/2017

2017 Regional Strategic Electrification Summit, June 29

by AbbieKnight

NEEP’s 2017 Strategic Electrification Summit will bring together public officials, energy and air regulators, industry, and advocates to discuss the opportunities associated with electrifying those …

Filed under: Events

Related to: Cast Stone

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 1399 views | Posted on: 06/22/2017 | Last updated: 06/22/2017

Fourth International Green Interior Awards Celebration

by AbbieKnight

Enjoy an evening of celebration with your team and design industry colleagues. Celebrate the inspiring, fabulous designers, manufacturers and students, from around the world, who put their heart and …

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Design

0 replies | 1208 views | Posted on: 06/09/2017 | Last updated: 06/09/2017

 

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