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FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, November 7, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainability,restroom,locker room

0 replies | 2413 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

Nineteenth Annual Symposium On Energy In The 21st Century, Hybrid Event in Syracuse, New York and Online, April 21, 7:15am-2pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Welcome to the Nineteenth Annual Symposium on Energy in the 21st Century. This award winning and unique Annual Symposium will take place on Friday, April 21st, at the Gateway Building SUNY ESF.

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1422 views | Posted on: 03/14/2023 | Last updated: 03/16/2023

Free Conference: Fletcher School – Tufts Energy Conference 2023, March 2, 9am-5pm, Medford, Massachusetts

by Hani // Social media manager

The 2023 Tufts Energy Conference, The Energy Sector of the Future: Innovation, Equity, and Infrastructure, will convene a diverse and international group of leaders to explore how equity can be i

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1235 views | Posted on: 02/22/2023 | Last updated: 02/22/2023

2023 Wall Street Green Summit, New York City and Virtual, March 13-14

by Hani // Social media manager

The 2023 Wall Street Green Summit is in its 22nd year and is one of the longest running and most comprehensive events focused on sustainable finance. The March 13 and 14, 2023 event will be held at th

0 replies | 3610 views | Posted on: 02/08/2023 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass with a High-Performance Glass Coating, February 21, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

During this webinar, participants will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: High Performance,Technology,Performance Glass,Maintaining Glass

0 replies | 1320 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/18/2023

Greentown Labs EnergyBar: Celebrating a Decade of Impact, February 2, Boston, MA, 5:30-7:30 EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

EnergyBar is Greentown Labs' networking event which seeks to connect partners and investors to the community of climatetech entrepreneurs.

The first EnergyBar of 2023 will celebrate the te

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Business Development,Sustainable Communities,Greentown Labs,Entrepreneurship,EnergyBar,Professional Networking

0 replies | 2223 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/04/2023

Free Webinar: NYC Climate Mobilization Act Primer, January 18, 1-2 PM

by Rushabh // Social media manager

Get informed on New York City climate legislation and its impact on buildings. Register now for the Climate Mobilization Act Primer, a one-hour seminar examining the basic principles of the Climate Mo

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1114 views | Posted on: 12/12/2022 | Last updated: 12/27/2022

Free Webinar, Refrigerant Management for Fewer Leaks and Emissions, January 10, 11am ET

by Luqman // Marketer

Many refrigerants have a high global warming potential which can lead to a sizable contribution of greenhouse gas emissions in an organization's overall carbon footprint. Learn about resources to

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Refrigeration

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Emissions,Better Buildings,Refrigeration Maintenance,Refrigerant leaks

0 replies | 1081 views | Posted on: 11/24/2022 | Last updated: 11/24/2022

USGBC Summit on Bridging Occupant & Community Health, Online, December 14 - 15

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How does the health of an individual relate to the health of a community? Whose health is the building industry responsible for? The public health impact of buildings doesn’t begin or end at a s

California Green Building

0 replies | 2831 views | Posted on: 11/17/2022 | Last updated: 11/17/2022

CalGreen & Energy Code Workshops, June 5, San Francisco, CA

by AbbieKnight

In 2008, California became the first state in the nation to include mandatory green building requirements in its building code. This groundbreaking step meant that every structure built in the state &

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Codes,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 1619 views | Posted on: 05/13/2019 | Last updated: 05/13/2019

Living Future Unconference, "Collaboration and Abundance," April 30- May 3, Seattle, WA

by AbbieKnight

SEATTLE – The International Living Future Institute is hosting its 13th annual Living Future unConference in Seattle, Washington, on April 30-May 3, 2019, at the new Hyatt Regency

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,regenerative design,Cross-industry,collaboration

0 replies | 1692 views | Posted on: 03/27/2019 | Last updated: 04/01/2019

Grey to Green Conference, April 4-5, Toronto

by AbbieKnight

Grey to Green is taking place in Toronto on April 4 & 5 and will highlight new policy, design practices, and innovative products in the green infrastructure sector. Our goal is to help inform

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Climate Change,Flooding,Urban Heat Island Effect

0 replies | 1376 views | Posted on: 03/04/2019 | Last updated: 03/04/2019

SPEER Clean Energy Exchange, April 8-9, Austin, Texas

by SPEER (South-Central Partnership for Energy Efficiency as a Resource)

CEE19 is the premier energy efficiency event for Texas & Oklahoma. We will be hosting Katharine Hayhoe and Jeff Butler as this year's keynotes. In addition to excellent keynote presentations, our form

USGBCMA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting Monday, December 8th in #Boston, 5:45 pm:

by admin

Attend the @USGBCMA Residential Green Building Committee Meeting Monday, December 8th in #Boston, 5:45 pm: http://www.usgbcma.org/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=503. This month's topic: A presentatio…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA

0 replies | 1232 views | Posted on: 12/02/2014 | Last updated: 12/02/2014

Closing the loop with CarpetCycle: Tour, Presentation, and Networking 4-7 pm, January 22, Roselle, New Jersey

by Eileen Flynn // Student

About CarpetCycle: An estimated 3.5 billion pounds of post-consumer carpet gets landfilled in the United States annually. Since their inception, in 1999, CarpetCycle has been providing services to saf

Filed under: Events

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Building,Recycling,Insulation,CarpetCycle

0 replies | 1587 views | Posted on: 01/04/2019 | Last updated: 01/06/2019

Green Power: Conference and Exposition on Renewable Energy, Dec 4-5, Chennai, India

by Aditya

GREEN POWER 2018

Globally, Renewable Energy is making rapid strides. Matching this trend, India is also witnessing an exponential growth in renewable energy and is expected to meet the GoI target o

Filed under: Energy

India Green Building

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability

0 replies | 1808 views | Posted on: 11/29/2018 | Last updated: 11/29/2018

The IAFOR International Conference on Sustainability, Energy and the Environment, Jan 3-5, 2019, Honolulu, USA

by Aditya

"Independence & Interdependence"

The technological and logistical advances of globalisation have enabled us to become independent and empowered as never before, but at the same time t

Filed under: Events

Keywords: clean energy,Environment,Sustainability

0 replies | 1564 views | Posted on: 11/13/2018 | Last updated: 11/13/2018

North American Passive House Network, Certified PH Designer & Consultant Training, Nov 12th, New York

by Yishan

Join North American Passive House Network for an 5-day training to successfully become an accredited Certified Passive House Consultant/Designer.

This course is for all building professionals: arch

Filed under: Continuing Education Programs

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 894 views | Posted on: 11/04/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

Resilience Workshop Series - Resilience in the Workplace: A Metro Case Study, Dec 11, LA

by Yishan

Resilience in the Workplace 

Workshop Series: A Metro Case Study

 

Building resilience requires a new approach to understanding the interactions of physical, social, and econom

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1334 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/26/2018

Forever Green, 2018 - USGBC Central Pennsylvania, November 1, Harrisburg, PA

by Phillip304 // Green Research & Development Analyst

Every year, the USGBC Central Pennsylvania gathers together at the Forever Green ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of people and projects in the region that advance sustainable buildings.

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1018 views | Posted on: 10/14/2018 | Last updated: 10/15/2018

Webinar: Innovations in Hand Dryers: Improvements and Impacts on Sustainability, Wednesday, October 3, 2018 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one-hour course, we’ll discuss the evolution of electric hand dryers and how today’s high-speed, energy efficient dryers minimize impacts on the environment while providing a speed

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainable Building,Eco Friendly Restrooms

0 replies | 1576 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

HanleyWood Webinar: How have LEDs changed the way we work with light?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Free HanleyWood Webinar: How have LEDs changed the way we work with light? "Today, LEDs can be used for almost all architectural lighting. This course will explore what makes LEDs unlike traditi…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Webinar,LED,Lighting

0 replies | 1730 views | Posted on: 06/22/2015 | Last updated: 06/22/2015

Survey: Help Inform the Global Construction Community On the Current Green Building Market

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The World Green Building Council is launching a new World Green Building Trends survey in partnership with Dodge Data & Analytics. A follow up to the 2013 World Green Building Trends SmartMarket Repor…

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

Keywords: Green Building,Survey,World Green Building Council,Building,Construction

0 replies | 1883 views | Posted on: 05/20/2015 | Last updated: 05/20/2015

New York Energy Week 2015 Bi-Monthly Meetups (Year Round Events)

by Chelsea W. // Student

Come to one of New York Energy Week's bi-monthly meet ups! This group on MeetUp.com sponsors year-round activities supporting the New York Energy Week vision to breakdown silos that historically fragm…

Filed under: New York

Related to: Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,New York,NY Events

0 replies | 1702 views | Posted on: 04/22/2015 | Last updated: 04/22/2015

USGBCMA Workshop, 3/20 9am-5pm: Prepare for the LEED v4 Green Associate Exam

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The USGBC MA Chapter will host a day long LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation class on Friday, March 20, 2015 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM at 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA The class includes: 8 hours of…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: USGBCMA,LEED

0 replies | 2013 views | Posted on: 03/12/2015 | Last updated: 03/12/2015

 

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