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NESEA Pro Green Building Tour: Large-Scale Institutional Deep Energy Retrofit of Historic NYC Building, June 21, Brooklyn, NY

by Gina Pryciak // Student

This Pro Tour features a deep-energy retrofit of a historic New York City Building – the former headquarters of the NYC Board of Transportation which has been re-imagined as New York University&

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Architecture,LEED,Sustainability,Retrofit

0 replies | 1623 views | Posted on: 06/12/2019 | Last updated: 06/13/2019

USGBC Ohio Green Building Tour Series: Blue Ash Residence (in-person), February 24, 4:30-6:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This LEED Platinum Certified home is a gut-rehab on a 1/4 acre lot is walking distance to downtown Blue Ash. The tax-abated home is extremely energy efficient and features a 5-kW solar array, zoned HV…

0 replies | 532 views | Posted on: 02/15/2023 | Last updated: 02/15/2023

Urban Land Institute (ULI) India Summit 2023, February 15

by Hani // Social media manager

The Urban Land Institute provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. ULI is an independent global nonprofit supported by members r

0 replies | 1103 views | Posted on: 01/30/2023 | Last updated: 02/01/2023

Free Webinar: Enhancing Energy Equity In Green Building Practices, January 25, 12–1 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

The Energy Equity Project, housed at University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, was launched in May 2021 to support BIPOC, frontline, and low-income communities in securing maxi

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1042 views | Posted on: 01/10/2023 | Last updated: 01/10/2023

San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) Winter Soiree and Awards Ceremony, January 24, 4:30- 7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) for an evening of celebration, delicious food, local craft beer and wine, and networking! SDGBC is excited to be entering another year with this 

California Green Building

0 replies | 1036 views | Posted on: 12/21/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

Sustainable Demolition - Donating Furnishings and Building Materials (Reduce Waste AND Save on Taxes!)

by Rate It Green Team


As Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Inc. reminds us, part of green building is wasting less.  There are quite a few ways to reduce waste, but among the simpler methods are throwing fewer items into l

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Demolition,Reuse,Georgia,Sustainable Demolition,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 3877 views | Posted on: 12/02/2022 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

GalaVerde 2019 - LEEDership & Green Awards, USGBC Florida Saturday, October 12, 6-11:30pm, Miami, Florida

by Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC)

Celebrate USGBC South Florida 's 10th Anniversary GalaVerde LEEDership and Green Awards on the evening of Saturdy, October 12th at the LEED Silver, University of Miami Shalala Student Center.

The 

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 811 views | Posted on: 10/07/2019 | Last updated: 10/07/2019

Sustainable Job Opportunity: Clean Energy Policy Internship with U.S. Department of Energy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education is currently accepting applications for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Science, Technology and Policy

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 591 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

The Illinois Solar Tour, September 28, 10am - 3pm, Statewide (various locations)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Illinois Solar Tour is a series of FREE, public open houses all across the State to demonstrate how Illinois homes and businesses are using solar, wind, geothermal, passive solar design, and

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: National Solar Tour

0 replies | 1167 views | Posted on: 09/11/2019 | Last updated: 09/11/2019

Community Solar - How it Works, Where it's Successful, and its Future in Rhode Island, by REI, August 15, Bristol, RI

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Please join RENEW Energy Initiative (REI) on Thursday, August 15th at North Farm Condominiums (right along Narragansett Bay), Bristol, RI for our summer celebration and discussion on the flo

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1081 views | Posted on: 08/12/2019 | Last updated: 08/12/2019

There is Hope for the U.S. - Updates on China's Recycling Ban

by ella.nielsen44 // Student

It’s been more than a year since China started cracking down on recycling imports from the U.S., forcing cities and communities to start taking initiative on their waste and recycling practices.

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Recycling,China

0 replies | 2367 views | Posted on: 07/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

Great American Tiny House Show, August 3-4, Puyallup, Washington

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learning from builders, project experts and lifestyle authors at the educational conferences or panel discussions. Explore options on real estate developments for alternative housing locations around

Filed under: Tiny Houses

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses,Tiny Homes,Simple Living,Carbon Footprint

0 replies | 3194 views | Posted on: 07/17/2019 | Last updated: 07/17/2019

Passive House Tuesday: Ventilating The Passive House, July 9, 5:30-7:30pm, Pittsburgh, PA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Passive House projects have very specific ventilation requirements, offering both challenges and opportunities. This course intends to train specifiers on the benefits and limitations of Energy Recove

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House

0 replies | 1113 views | Posted on: 06/26/2019 | Last updated: 06/26/2019

March for Jobs, Justice and Climate in Toronto, Canada July 5th - Join the Action!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On July 5th thousands will gather in Toronto to March for Jobs, Justice and the Climate. The march will tell the story of a new economy that works for people and planet. It starts with justice, create…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

0 replies | 977 views | Posted on: 07/02/2015 | Last updated: 07/02/2015

FREE COURSE: FSC-Certified Wood in Construction and Green Building

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

FREE COURSE: FSC-Certified Wood in Construction and Green Building

1 AAA Structured Learning Hour / 1 AIA HSW/LU CE Hour / 1 AIBD CE Hour / 1 GBCI General Hour for LEED Professionals

Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Forest Stewardship

0 replies | 5400 views | Posted on: 06/04/2019 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

PHWPA: Passive House 101, May 29, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

Want to learn about Passive House?

Not sure where to start or who to ask?

Join PHWPA and local Passive House trainers for an informal and informational evening.
( also …&n

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Passive House,PHWPA

0 replies | 1256 views | Posted on: 05/15/2019 | Last updated: 05/15/2019

15th Annual Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo April 21,2016 8:30am-4:30pm

by alicia2390 // Admin

The Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo returns in its 15th year to offer knowledge, resources, recognition, and networking opportunities. The effects of global warming on water supply repres…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1096 views | Posted on: 03/16/2016 | Last updated: 03/17/2016

Position Available: MIT Sustainability Project Manager, Office of Sustainability (MITOS)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT MANAGER, Office of Sustainability (MITOS) Provide leadership and implementation strategies on sustainable building design and construction, energy, water, stormwater, land ma…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability Project Manager,MIT

0 replies | 784 views | Posted on: 02/28/2016 | Last updated: 02/28/2016

Net Positive Energy and Water Conference, February 18-19 - San Diego

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Net Positive Energy and Water Conference, February 18-19 - San Diego Manchester Grand Hyatt 1 Market Place San Diego, CA 92101 The International Living Future Institute is hosting its third an…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy,Netzero,Water

0 replies | 963 views | Posted on: 02/08/2016 | Last updated: 02/08/2016

Connecting Space, Behavior and Health - USGBC Colorado - Southern Branch, 2/3/16 3:30-5 pm (Live and Online)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC Colorado - Southern Branch Connecting Space, Behavior and Health 2/3/2016 3:30 - 5 pm MST Live and Online The environments we spend time in impacts us in numerous ways. Work environments a…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: CRE,Well Building Standard,Green Office

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 01/26/2016 | Last updated: 01/26/2016

Studies Report: Green Construction Growth Outpaces Conventional Construction - More to Come

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) 2015 Green Building Economic Study by Booz Allen Hamilton reports that green construction spending is expected to grow 15.1 percent each year. Annual spending…

Filed under: News

Keywords: Green Building,Green Jobs,Construction,Economy,USGBC

0 replies | 1382 views | Posted on: 12/07/2015 | Last updated: 12/07/2015

Saint-Gobain's New North American Headquarters in Valley Forge - Aiming for LEED Platinum

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As the world's largest building materials company and a leader in high performance building, it makes great sense that Saint-Gobain would show leadership and aim for excellence for the company's newly…

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Green Building,Saint-Gobain,Leadership,High Performance

0 replies | 1269 views | Posted on: 10/16/2015 | Last updated: 10/16/2015

LEED Marketing Brochure, USGBC

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

I found a helpful interactive brochure that describes the certification options for various categories of green building within LEED. http://leed.usgbc.org/

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Related to: Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Sustainable Communities and Developments ,Information and Resources

0 replies | 639 views | Posted on: 09/26/2015 | Last updated: 09/26/2015

Western Mass Green Consortium: "The Affordable Energy Retrofit" - September 9, 5 pm, Northampton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Western Mass Green Consortium's Monthly Green Night information/networking event Wednesday, September 9 at 5pm, Clarion Hotel, Northampton "The Affordable Energy Retrofit: The space between MassS…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Keywords: Green Building,Deep Energy Retrofit,Mass Save,Energy Audit

0 replies | 1011 views | Posted on: 09/03/2015 | Last updated: 09/03/2015

Green Marine Solar Transportation

by Chelsea W. // Student

Learn about the design process and hands on experiences in building Green Marine Solar Transportation fit for moving serious cargo along the Mohawk River. How does this work fit our future cargo busin…

Filed under: Transportation

Related to: Transportation,Safety,Education ,Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,Transportation,New York Events,Albany

0 replies | 1520 views | Posted on: 08/06/2015 | Last updated: 08/06/2015

 

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