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Online Panel Discussion: How Sustainable Are COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for Buildings? August 18, 8 am

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

BuiltEnvironment Plus is bringing in industry expert presenters for a final 90-minute discussion. Dr. Joseph G. Allen will begin with an introductory 15-minute presentation to set the stage for over a

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1455 views | Posted on: 07/31/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

Online: WUFI Passive for Beginners, Presented by PHIUS, February 25, February 25, 1-5 pm EST

by SarahA

WUFI Passive is the energy model used for PHIUS+ Certification compliance. This workshop is intended both for those learning WUFI Passive for the first time, or those that learned WUFI Passive during

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Sustainability,Passive House,Green Buildings

0 replies | 1937 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/30/2021

FREE Green Building Webinar, Presented by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction: Daylighting by Design, February 10, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course discusses the benefits of a thoughtfully-designed light control system and how to make it work for your project's natural- lighting and shading needs. The discussion emphases implement

Filed under: Designers

Keywords: Design,Daylighting

0 replies | 1526 views | Posted on: 01/13/2021 | Last updated: 01/25/2021

FREE Webinar: Green Cleaning Your Home, January 13, 10 am EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Have you ever thought about all the different cleaning products you use in your home? This class will explore using inexpensive common household products that are effective and safe for our

Filed under: Green Janitorial

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Green Cleaning

0 replies | 1551 views | Posted on: 12/31/2020 | Last updated: 12/31/2020

Webinar: Places Matter to Microbial Interactions (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Richard Minasian // Student

Recorded Webinar: Places matter to microbial interactions 
Recorded: May 21, 2020 
Speaker: Dr. Jack Gilbert
Cost: Free

Explore strategies to manage the spread of infectious




Filed under: Biomass

0 replies | 2532 views | Posted on: 12/18/2020 | Last updated: 12/18/2020

Webinar: What's Next for Efficiency & Renewables Episode 7, December 17, 10-11 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to answer your questions about a low carbon future.  

On

Virtual Event: Elevate Together: 20 in 2020 Anniversary, December 8, 12 pm CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Elevate Energy will look back on our past 20 years of impact and share exciting new announcements for Elevate’s future. Steve Bynum of WBEZ will lead us through an exploration of Elevate th

Filed under: Energy

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Illinois

0 replies | 1562 views | Posted on: 11/24/2020 | Last updated: 11/24/2020

Webinar: Healthier Homes or Healthy Home Washing? (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Recorded Webinar: Healthier Homes or Healthy Home Washing?
Recorded: Tuesday, July 28 | 2:00 pm Central
Speaker: Joe Medosch - Healthy Building Scientist at Hayward Score
Cost: Free

This we




Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Homes,Greenwashing

0 replies | 1778 views | Posted on: 11/09/2020 | Last updated: 12/16/2020

Webinar: Selling High Performance Homes, November 12, 12-4 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Those who’ve experienced living in a high-performance home testify to the higher quality of life and costs savings. These clients become even more than a good referral but advocates; one of

Filed under: Real Estate

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Real Estate,High Performance Homes

0 replies | 1813 views | Posted on: 10/23/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Free Webinar: A More Transparent Shade of Green: EPD's Drive Restrooms to the Lead in Green Design, October 27, 12 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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: Events

Keywords: EPDs,Electric Hand Dryers,restrooms,Hand Dryers,Bathrooms,Excel Hand Dryers

0 replies | 1322 views | Posted on: 10/08/2020 | Last updated: 10/08/2020

Huber’s AdvanTech Subflooring Panels - Water Resistant, Dimensionally Stable, Solidly Designed

by Rate It Green Team

In this video, builder and green building expert Matt Hoots shares his personal experience with Huber’s Advantech subflooring panels.  This is a product he has worked with for over 20 y

Filed under: Flooring

Keywords: Subflooring,Huber,AdvanTech

0 replies | 7585 views | Posted on: 09/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/14/2025

Tampa Resilience Survey Open

by SE Sustainability Maven // Resilient Community Specialist

If you are a Tampa Bay Resident, please complete the survey by Director of Resilience Whit Remer.

Community Input Survey

"We're creating a resilience roadmap and want to hear from you!

Filed under: Resilience

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 1399 views | Posted on: 09/02/2020 | Last updated: 09/02/2020

FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, Wednesday, September 2, 12pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and well-kept time

Filed under: Exterior Improvements

Keywords: Canopy,shading,canopy systems,Exterior Improvements,Shade

0 replies | 1564 views | Posted on: 08/20/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

Danish school has installed the world’s largest solar facade

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

A new building in Copenhagen is covered by 12,000 colorful solar tiles, making it one of the largest building-integrated solar power plants in Denmark. The tiles completely cover the building and will…

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Solar,Facade,Schools

0 replies | 4156 views | Posted on: 03/04/2017 | Last updated: 03/04/2017

Webinar: Data Driven Sustainability in Building, August 12, 11:45 am MDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Attend this session to learn how to launch an effective digital sustainability strategy by leveraging technology and mining valuable data. Presenters with diverse backgrounds will illuminate where dat

Filed under: Online Courses

Related to: Other

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: USGBC CO,Technology,Building Data

0 replies | 2062 views | Posted on: 07/01/2020 | Last updated: 07/02/2020

GPro Operations & Maintenance Class, September 19, 20, & 26

by AbbieKnight

Participate in the upcoming Green Building Professional - Operations and Maintenance Essentials course (GPRO O&M) and certification exam. This nationally recognized certification course is and is bein…

Filed under: Events

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 922 views | Posted on: 07/19/2017 | Last updated: 07/19/2017

Certified Passive House Designer/ Consultant Training, August 14-18

by AbbieKnight

NAPHN's Certified Passive House Designer/Consultant course is the premier training program for low-energy, net zero and Passive House building professionals. Supported by a 25+ year history of global …

Filed under: Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 929 views | Posted on: 07/12/2017 | Last updated: 07/12/2017

LEED Tour: Spire Building at 700 Market in St. Louis, July 11

by AbbieKnight

The Annual Green Building Tour will feature Spire’s new office space at 700 Market in St. Louis. The re-purposed Postmodern building which is on the National Register of Historic Places, received LE…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1573 views | Posted on: 06/29/2017 | Last updated: 06/29/2017

San Diego GAP Meeting #10 (Waste Audit) - Ronald McDonald House Project, June 29

by AbbieKnight

This will be Meeting #10 for the RMHCSD GAP Project. We will meet at the south end of the building on the first floor. The meeting will include: 1) Meeting #9 follow up 2) Waste Audit Please note…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Waste Management

0 replies | 961 views | Posted on: 06/23/2017 | Last updated: 06/23/2017

Building without Toxins, June 16

by AbbieKnight

Join materials, toxins, and living building experts for a conversation on toxins in the built environment and how making toxic-free choices in materials is possible. The afternoon will include panelis…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building

0 replies | 1385 views | Posted on: 06/12/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

Realcomm San Diego 2017 June 14th-15th

by Matt Z. // Student

Realcomm is the leading conference focused on the topic of technology, innovation and automation for the Commercial and Corporate Real Estate and Facilities industries. This annual event brings togeth…

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1257 views | Posted on: 05/30/2017 | Last updated: 05/30/2017

Webinar: Color and Paint in Environments for the Aging May 18th 12:00-1:00PM EDT

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Webinar: Color and Paint in Environments for the Aging May 18 | 12:00-1:00PM Sponsored By: Benjamin Moore | Cost: Free In this webinar they'll explore the variety of common care environments for …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Environment,Low VOC

0 replies | 1551 views | Posted on: 05/02/2017 | Last updated: 05/02/2017

International Living Future Institute - 2 Summer Internship Positions, Seattle, WA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LIVING COMMUNITY CHALLENGE + JUST SUMMER INTERN The International Living Future Institute (ILFI), a dynamic and fast growing non-profit, seeks an exceptional LCC and Just Summer Intern to support i…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1033 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Impact 2017 - Local Leaders, Global Gain, May 3 8am-6pm, Saint Paul, Minnesota

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building leaders are at the forefront - locally, regionally and nationally - in creating global action to reduce our environmental impact, improve our health and well being, and create new econo…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1009 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Climate Change and Building Resilient Communities, Monday April 10, 5:30-7:30 pm - Providence

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Climate Change and Building Resilient Communities Monday, April 10 at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 500 Exchange St Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Hosted by Woona…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1546 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

 

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