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Webinar: #EEDAY2020, October 7, 10 am- 2 pm EDT

by SarahA

This half-day event will celebrate policy, the built environment, and tools energy efficiency provides to uplift Black and brown communities. This event will bring together energy efficiency lead

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Social Justice,Climate Action,built environment,Electrification,Renewable Infrastructure,Placemaking

0 replies | 1824 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: California’s Electrification Transition and What it Means for Your Home, October 16, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

On the average Californians consume less water than the residents of other states. Even so there is a need for us to conserve even more water. The construction community has an opportunity to further

California Green Building

0 replies | 560 views | Posted on: 09/29/2023 | Last updated: 09/29/2023

Free CE Webinar: Multifamily Electrification: Change is Coming Fast, October 4, 12-1 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

As the planet warms—with ever-worsening heat waves, hurricanes, and wildfires—there is growing awareness of the need to curb climate-changing greenhouse gas emissions. This is why, in a fe

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1111 views | Posted on: 09/14/2023 | Last updated: 09/14/2023

Free Webinar: Incorporating Climate-Change Responsive Design, September 20, 2 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

As climate change makes Green Builder Media environment less hospitable and more unpredictable, it is crucial to design homes & buildings that can respond to the change and stand up to the ever-gr

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1523 views | Posted on: 08/25/2023 | Last updated: 08/25/2023

Design Charrettes: A Tool to Manage Cost, Optimize Synthesis, and Achieve Excellence, Online, September 7, 1- 5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

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 | 1048 views | Posted on: 08/09/2023 | Last updated: 08/09/2023

Free Webinar: Getting to Know Fitwel Certification, July 26, 10 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Creating healthier and more sustainable built environments has become a key priority for organizations worldwide. Fitwel Certification, a leading global building rating system, offers a comprehensive

0 replies | 692 views | Posted on: 07/17/2023 | Last updated: 07/17/2023

Yestermorrow Design/Build School Course: Timber Framing, July 22 - 28, Waitsfield, Vermont

by Hani // Social media manager

Over the last two decades, the historic craft of timber framing in residential construction has experienced a revival. Experience the fundamentals of designing and constructing a timber frame using mo

0 replies | 840 views | Posted on: 07/03/2023 | Last updated: 07/04/2023

Free Webinar, Southface Sessions: Sarasota — Legislative Summary & Green Buildings, June 29, 12-1pm ET

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Southface Sarasota, a sustainable building and community nonprofit, is hosting a series of talks to empower Floridians to advocate for and take advantage of policies, rebates, and government funding.

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 610 views | Posted on: 06/12/2023 | Last updated: 06/12/2023

USGBC Northern California 20th Annual Water Conservation Showcase, June 15, 8am - 5pm, San Ramon, CA

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Since 2004, hundreds of advocates, researchers, business leaders, product manufacturers and government officials have gathered every year to address the most pressing water issues and challenges facin

California Green Building

0 replies | 858 views | Posted on: 05/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/30/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, June 7, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

This one-hour course discusses vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation, and typical uses for interior and exterior applications. We will also consider features that

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Safety,Vertical Openings,Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions

0 replies | 1083 views | Posted on: 05/10/2023 | Last updated: 05/11/2023

Design for the Future with EV Charging, a Greenbuild Webinar, December 2, 1 pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The adoption of electric vehicles in the United States has reached a new inflection point. With over 3 million EVs expected to be sold over the next 5 years, new and existing buildings are increasingl

Filed under: Electric Vehicles

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Multifamily,Building,Construction,Electric Vehicles,EVs,Commercial

0 replies | 1434 views | Posted on: 11/13/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

NSBRC Virtual Passivhaus Workshop with Passivhaus Trust, November 27 - 28

by SarahA

The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.

Meet Passivhaus accredited experts and suppliers at this two day workshop - a

Filed under: Education

UK Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Standards,Passiv Haus

0 replies | 1441 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 11/03/2020

Webinar: Selecting Athletic Turf You Can Feel Good About, October 28, 1pm EDT

by SarahA

Many variables must be considered when selecting the right type of athletic turf or outdoor recreation space for your application. Even if health and the environment are at the forefront of the decisi

Keywords: Health,Toxic Chemicals,Athletic Turf,Outdoor Recreation,Healthy Building Network,Hazard Spectrum,Microplastics

0 replies | 1502 views | Posted on: 10/15/2020 | Last updated: 10/15/2020

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour: LEED Platinum, Resilient Elementary School in Central New York, Friday August 4, Binghampton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Pro Tour: LEED Platinum, Resilient Elementary School in Central New York Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday August 4 Binghampton, New York NESEA returns to central Ne…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED,Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1852 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 06/12/2017

24th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce, A Virtual Event, September 20 - October 8

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The 24th In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce will take place, this year for the first time as a VIR­TU­AL con­fer­en­ce from&nb

Filed under: Passive House

Keywords: Passivhaus,Passive House Institute

0 replies | 1881 views | Posted on: 09/10/2020 | Last updated: 09/10/2020

Webinar: The Benefits of Selecting Healthier Building Products, August 27, 12:30 pm, Australia EST

by Global GreenTag International Pty Ltd & Global GreenTag LLC (USA)

Everyone at the beginning of 2020 knew it was going to be a big year but nobody expected the impacts that came with COVID 19 to bring the topic of human health starkly into focus. 

For the bui

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Keywords: Healthy Building,Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 1189 views | Posted on: 08/24/2020 | Last updated: 03/25/2022

Low VOC, Recycled Rubber Flooring, from Rubber Floors and More (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Join Matt Hoots at the 2020 Atlanta Build Expo as he talks to Alan Quinn about Rubber Floors and More.  Alan introduces the company's Low VOC rolled and interlocking rubber floors, made

Filed under: Rubber Flooring

Keywords: Flooring,Low VOC,Rubber Flooring,Floors,Recycled,Recycled Rubber

0 replies | 3388 views | Posted on: 07/23/2020 | Last updated: 01/31/2023

Western Mass Green Consortium at Green Night, June 14

by AbbieKnight

Right now may be the most exciting, dangerous, and important time to be alive in all of human history. Dire environmental crises insist that we quickly upgrade to a new way of life that will sustain u…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainable Living

0 replies | 1197 views | Posted on: 06/05/2017 | Last updated: 06/05/2017

Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference, June 14-15

by AbbieKnight

ProExpos Group presents the 12th annual Northeast Buildings & Facilities Management Show & Conference. This event will feature over 250 exhibitors displaying products and services necessary for the op…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Energy Conservation,Energy Management

0 replies | 1942 views | Posted on: 05/25/2017 | Last updated: 05/25/2017

Support the EPA - Events in Multiple Cities - May 11

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join with colleagues and friends for a lunchtime rally during Public Service Recognition Week to say thanks to the EPA employees! We want to let these people know that we greatly appreciate their e…

Keywords: Environment,EPA,Clean Air,Clean Water

0 replies | 1410 views | Posted on: 05/10/2017 | Last updated: 05/10/2017

How Cleantech Enables Smarter Cities - Powered by: Urban Future Lab

by aahassonjee

How Cleantech Enables Smarter Cities is taking place at Smart Cities NYC´17. Once you register for the Smart Cities NYC´17 conference and expo, you´ll receive a code in your confirmation email w…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Cleantech,Smart Cities

0 replies | 1271 views | Posted on: 04/27/2017 | Last updated: 04/27/2017

Event: Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway Green Infrastructure Conference, 5/31 - 6/2, Detroit, MI

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

You are invited to participate as a presenter at the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Green Infrastructure Conference in Detroit, Michigan. This conference will draw up to 1,000 engineers, landscape archi…

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 970 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Executive Director and Additional Opportunities at Renew Missouri

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Renew Missouri has the following open positions: ​Executive Director To apply, please email a PDF copy of your resume, cover letter, and examples of relevant work product to apply@renewmo.org…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Internship Opportunity

0 replies | 1648 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/08/2017

Job Opportunity - Treehouse Seeks Ecommerce Manager, Austin Texas

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Treehouse is hiring! Ecommerce Manager Responsibilities: -Take direction from senior leadership on strategic direction for TreeHouse’s online store -Provide market, competitive, strategic an…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1249 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

Affordable Green Housing Center Opens in Cleveland, Ohio

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Various non-profits, government agencies, and community development organizations have partnerships and alliances devoted to promoting healthy green housing in Cleveland. The Affordable Green Housing …

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Green Homes,Ohio,Health and Environment

0 replies | 3469 views | Posted on: 03/15/2017 | Last updated: 03/15/2017

 

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