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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 | 1475 views | Posted on: 09/02/2020 | Last updated: 09/02/2020

Decarbonization and ESG Fundamentals workshop and exam, June 13, 3pm, online and in San Luis Obispo, California

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting encompasses a wide range of topics, and it can be challenging for teams to know where to start, what to prioritize, and how to justify the require

California Green Building

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 05/20/2025 | Last updated: 05/20/2025

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Electrification Opportunities for Electricians, June 25, 12-1:30 pm PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Electrification is taking form in California - over 70 municipalities have policies phasing out gas appliances and the state aims to have six million heat pumps installed by 2030. The massive infrastr

California Green Building

0 replies | 668 views | Posted on: 05/06/2025 | Last updated: 06/09/2025

Passive Design/Build Boot Camp, May 19, Newton, Massachusetts

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

What is Emu Passive?
Emu Passive is an organization that focuses on empowering the construction industry to build for the future by simplifying and standardizing passive systems.

What will yo


Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 695 views | Posted on: 04/23/2025 | Last updated: 04/24/2025

Aquor's House Hydrant - A Modern, Durable and Sleek Outdoor Faucet

by Rate It Green Team


Chances are, you might not think of your hose bibb, or outdoor faucet, too often.  But they’re very useful, and some hose bibs are more durable - and good looking - than others.

Filed under: Faucets and Controls

Keywords: Water,Plumbing,Hose bibbs,Outdoor faucets,faucets,irrigation,spigots,sillcocks

0 replies | 7841 views | Posted on: 03/27/2025 | Last updated: 04/17/2025

Smart Cities Connect, April 14-16, San Antonio, Texas

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Smart cities have evolved from a futuristic vision into a tangible reality, creating fundamental impact for people and the planet. From pilot projects that showcase innovative technologies to enduring

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 864 views | Posted on: 03/17/2025 | Last updated: 03/17/2025

EarthCraft Builder Training, March 27, Atlanta, Georgia

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This EarthCraft Builder training provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in the gr

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 1000 views | Posted on: 02/20/2025 | Last updated: 02/22/2025

2025 USGBC Local Government Leadership Summits, March 31, Dubuque, Iowa

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This year, USGBC will travel to California, Iowa, Colorado and Massachusetts to host local government summits aimed at expanding the LEED for Cities network and deepening engagement with local governm

Related to: Other

0 replies | 748 views | Posted on: 01/28/2025 | Last updated: 03/07/2025

Climate Literacy, Online Self-Paced Course hosted by Colorado Alliance for Environmental Education, January 27 - March 21

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Are you looking to increase your base knowledge of climate change and what we can do about it?

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Engage with and utilize Climate Literacy: Essent

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 732 views | Posted on: 01/11/2025 | Last updated: 01/23/2025

GreenBiz 25, February 10 - 12, Phoenix, Arizona

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GreenBiz 25 will bring together nearly 3,000 corporate sustainable professionals and leaders including executives working in sustainability, corporate responsibility, impact, net zero, reporting, envi

0 replies | 1082 views | Posted on: 12/17/2024 | Last updated: 12/17/2024

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 | 1912 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 | 1402 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 | 7792 views | Posted on: 09/21/2020 | Last updated: 03/14/2025

Introduction to NEWHAB - the Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I have been pleased to recently discover NEWHAB - the Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings. That's a long title, and there's a lot of work to do to ensure that everyone has a…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Affordable Housing,Healthy Buildings

0 replies | 2362 views | Posted on: 02/09/2017 | Last updated: 10/13/2017

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 | 1697 views | Posted on: 08/20/2020 | Last updated: 08/20/2020

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 | 1519 views | Posted on: 07/31/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

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 | 2158 views | Posted on: 07/01/2020 | Last updated: 07/02/2020

Webinar: Small Projects vs. Climate Change, June 29, 1-2 PM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join USGBC and AIA Chicago for the Small Projects vs. Climate Change webinar. In this webinar, we will share strategies and fundamental sustainable concepts that will help small residen

Filed under: Climate Change

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Climate Change,Sustainability,sustainable design,Small Projects

0 replies | 1639 views | Posted on: 06/17/2020 | Last updated: 06/17/2020

FREE Webinar: The Basics of Building Science The Foundation of Healthy Indoor Air Quality, June 11, 2 PM EDT

by Richard Minasian // Student

Join Maine Indoor Air Quality Council on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST for a one-hour discussion of the 4 essential components of building science.  Understanding these four components

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Indoor Air Quality,built environment,Building Science,Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

0 replies | 1376 views | Posted on: 06/04/2020 | Last updated: 06/04/2020

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 | 1637 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 | 1094 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 | 1075 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 | 1620 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

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 | 4265 views | Posted on: 03/04/2017 | Last updated: 03/04/2017

EcoInventorium Reception: Innovators Advancing the Performance Spectrum of "Green", Feb 24, 5:30-7:30pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

EcoInventorium Reception: Meet the Innovators Advancing the Performance Spectrum of "Green" When: Friday, February 24th from 5:30-7:30pm Where: Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (CM…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems,Green Development

0 replies | 1097 views | Posted on: 02/19/2017 | Last updated: 02/19/2017

 

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