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The World's Best New Building Award for 2018 goes to the Children Village Complex in Brazil

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) International Award is one of the most rigorously judged architecture awards in the world. Happening every two years, the winning building needs to ach

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Filed under: Green Schools

Brasil Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Awards,Green Living,Green Schools,Brasil green building,Brazil green building

0 replies | 6006 views | Posted on: 12/31/2018 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

Free Online Training with Urban Green Council: How to Demonstrate Energy Code Compliance, November 12, 12-2pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Ready to streamline your path to energy code compliance? Join this practical training to learn how to clearly document and verify compliance with the latest Energy Conservation Construction Code

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Filed under: Online Courses

0 replies | 421 views | Posted on: 10/26/2026 | Last updated: 10/27/2026

East Tennessee  American Society of Interior Designers (IIDATN) Project Tour: Chattanooga Football Club, November 19, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 5:30pm

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join  the American Society of Interior Designers East Tennessee Capter for an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the brand-new Chattanooga Football Club (CFC) Headquarters!

Designed

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0 replies | 333 views | Posted on: 10/16/2026 | Last updated: 10/16/2026

Free Online Training with Urban Green Council: What's New in the NYS Energy Code, October 29, 12-1:30pm ET

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Urban Green Council’s “What’s New in the NYS Energy Code” is a free, online 90-minute training that provides a clear, practical overview of the latest updates in the 2025

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Filed under: Webinars

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 343 views | Posted on: 09/28/2026 | Last updated: 09/29/2026

Future Green Leaders Summit 2026, October 15, Tulare, California

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Helping connect the next generation with opportunities in one of the nation’s fastest-growing job markets!

The 4th annual Future Green Leaders Summit (FGLS) offers an exciting and inspiring d

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California Green Building

0 replies | 805 views | Posted on: 09/02/2026 | Last updated: 09/04/2026

Free Two Part Online Series: Crawlspace Retrofits in Electrification Projects, October 27 & 29, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

Discover practical strategies for sealing and insulating crawlspaces to boost home performance and comfort. Learn from Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance as he tackles moisture, rodents, an

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California Green Building

0 replies | 651 views | Posted on: 07/27/2026 | Last updated: 08/28/2026

The Urban Green Gala, October 20, New York, NY

by Srushti // Social Media Executive

The Urban Green Gala 2026 is set to take place on October 20, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM ET at The Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in New York City. This event is a cornerstone for the Urban Green Cou

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New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 688 views | Posted on: 07/15/2026 | Last updated: 08/26/2026

Crushing the Code NYS: Residential, Online, December 1

by Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code New York State: Residential is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS a

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Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1439 views | Posted on: 11/15/2022 | Last updated: 11/21/2022

First Friday Webinar: Accelerating Building Decarbonization with LEED, December 2, 1pm EST

by Luqman // Marketer

The green building community is committed to decarbonizing the built environment, but what does that mean in terms of LEED? Thought leaders share strategies and techniques for cutting operational ener

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Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Other

Keywords: LEED

0 replies | 1423 views | Posted on: 10/27/2022 | Last updated: 10/27/2022

Passivhaus Open Days 2022: Winter Edition, November 11-13

by samanthaklein // Intern

Every year, Passivhaus buildings across the globe generously open their doors to visitors. Whether you are a self-builder, a built environment professional or an individual interested in learning

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Filed under: Events

Keywords: clean energy,Passive House,Residential Green Building,Ventilation

0 replies | 2450 views | Posted on: 10/10/2022 | Last updated: 10/12/2022

Smart Buildings: Rising to the Challenge of the Future

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

By definition, the Internet of Things, or IoT, is the network of connected devices that contain electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and connectivity which enables these things to connect, inter

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Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Sustainability,Smart Buildings

0 replies | 2947 views | Posted on: 02/28/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

FREE WEBINAR: Polyiso - The Next Generation Air & Water Resistive Barrier, Wednesday, July 24, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

To educate about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient. The course examines how foil-faced polyiso continuous insulat

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Filed under: Continuing Education Courses

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Sustainability,Insulation

0 replies | 1456 views | Posted on: 01/31/2019 | Last updated: 01/31/2019

FREE WEBINAR: Decorative Hardwood Plywood: ATTRACTIVE + SUSTAINABLE, Wednesday, September 4, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This course will better inform the architect and designer about decorative hardwood plywood in terms of its manufacture, uses, types, and sustainable attributes. The architect and the designer will ga

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Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainability,hardwood,plywood

0 replies | 2563 views | Posted on: 01/18/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

Advancing the Design and Adoption of Safer Materials in the Building Sector 12/3 8:30 am - 6:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Advancing the Design and Adoption of Safer Materials in the Building Sector U.S. Green Building Council & UMASS Lowell Wednesday, December 3, 2014: 8:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Boston, MA The overarching goa…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 1264 views | Posted on: 11/21/2014 | Last updated: 11/21/2014

C3E Networking Reception/Dinner and Symposium, Dec 3-4, Palo Alto, CA

by Aditya

CELEBRATING AND RECOGNIZING PAST AND PRESENT WOMEN AWARDEES OF THE CLEAN ENERGY EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM 

C3E NETWORKING RECEPTION & DINNER · DECEMBER 3, 2018 · 5

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Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: clean energy

0 replies | 1255 views | Posted on: 11/28/2018 | Last updated: 11/28/2018

November GreenHomeNYC New Volunteer Orientation, November 28, 2018, New York, NY

by AbbieKnight

GreenHomeNYC's mission is to promote an energy efficient and sustainable built environment and to support green professional development in NYC. The organization provides sustainability infor

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Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainability,Volunteer

0 replies | 1464 views | Posted on: 11/11/2018 | Last updated: 11/11/2018

Local Action, Global Commitments: The Private Sector’s Role in International Climate Policy, Nov 29, Boston MA

by Yishan

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The UN’s latest report on climate change sends a clear message –– keep man-made global warming impacts to 1.5 degrees celsius, or face irreversible consequen

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Filed under: Environment

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1210 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/04/2018

USGBC Central Coast CCGBC 10th Anniversary GALA, Nov 10, Santa Barbara California

by Yishan

The theme of this 10-Year Gala is to focus on celebrating our inspiring community members and companies -- we want to share those individuals who are out on the front lines every day making

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Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1102 views | Posted on: 10/26/2018 | Last updated: 10/30/2018

CEOs for Sustainability Speaker Series: Driving Business Value Through Supply Chain Sustainability October 24 @ 8:00 am - 9:30 am, Pittsburgh, PA

by AbbieKnight

More companies recognize that working with suppliers to create a sustainable supply chain is a business imperative, critical to the organization’s success. After all, the supply chain accounts f

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Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: CEOs for Sustainability,Sustainable supply chain

0 replies | 1248 views | Posted on: 10/09/2018 | Last updated: 10/09/2018

GTM Forum: New England Solar & Storage, October 23, Boston, MA

by Aditya

New England is one of the fastest growing regions for solar and energy storage. With strong policies for renewables and a local hive of innovative clean energy companies, New England has the potential

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Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,Solar Energy

0 replies | 2175 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/26/2018

International Conference and Utility Exhibition on Green Energy for Sustainable Development, Oct 24-26, 2018, Phuket, Thailand

by Aditya

Sustainable development is based on three interlinked criteria: economic development, social progress and environmental protection. It is the state of development that seeks to produce sustainable eco…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: clean energy,Sustainability,Innovation,Green Economy,Sustainable Development Goals

0 replies | 1628 views | Posted on: 08/31/2018 | Last updated: 08/31/2018

Better Buildings are WELL Buildings- USGBC Central Plains on August 30th in Wichita, Kansas

by AbbieKnight

Hear about the International Well Building Institute's WELL Building Standard, and learn how we can better design and construct our buildings to positively impact the health and wellness of its occupa…

0 replies | 963 views | Posted on: 08/14/2018 | Last updated: 08/14/2018

18th Annual Hawaii Build & Buy Green, 21 - 22 September, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join USGBC Hawaii for the 18th Annual Build + Buy Green Conference. This annual event, in partnership with the Hawaii State Energy Office, and DEBDT brings together nationally acclaimed speakers and l…

Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Hawaii Green Building

0 replies | 1514 views | Posted on: 07/30/2018 | Last updated: 07/30/2018

Looking for assistance in finding sales people to sell a full line of "Green" chemicals for commercial applications.

by KerstonR // Selling Green Products

We are having problems finding good people who want to sell a full line of green chemical products. Green chemicals have gotten a black eye in the past and many good sales people are skeptical about …

Filed under: Marketing

0 replies | 2387 views | Posted on: 04/06/2015 | Last updated: 04/06/2015

Local Environmental Action 2015 - Mass Climate Action Network, Toxics Action Center - March 15

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

When: Sunday, March 15th, 2015 Where: Northeastern University, Curry Student Center, 346 Huntington Ave, Boston Who: Community leaders, environmental advocates and activists from across New England…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Climate Change,Environmental Actvitism

0 replies | 2123 views | Posted on: 03/05/2015 | Last updated: 03/05/2015

 

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