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Global GreenTag's Product Health Declaration™ (the Global GreenTag PHD™) Formally Recognized by LEED® Versions 4.0 and 4.1

by Rate It Green Team

Global GreenTag International, the green product certification scheme from ‘Downunder,’ has just increased it benefits to building industries globally, receiving news that leading bui

Filed under: Global GreenTag

Keywords: Healthy Building,LEED,Well Building Standard,Global GreenTag,Product Health Declaration

0 replies | 2909 views | Posted on: 07/16/2020 | Last updated: 07/16/2020

Free Webinar: Better Buildings For Everyone: How High-Performance Building Hubs Catalyze Action, March 23, 1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Presented by IMT and the National BPS Coalition in collaboration with the Building Performance Partnership.

State and local governments are rapidly adopting next-generation climate policies to redu

0 replies | 966 views | Posted on: 03/10/2023 | Last updated: 03/10/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Mechanical Rooms: Strategies for Electrification Retrofits in Homes, March 29, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

For as long as they’ve built homes, they’ve been using some kind combustion appliance system to heat them. As a result, This buildings are designed and constructed to safely manage th

California Green Building

0 replies | 1626 views | Posted on: 02/21/2023 | Last updated: 03/01/2023

26th International Passive House Conference, March 10-11, Wiesbaden, Germany

by Hani // Social media manager

The 26th International Passive House Conference will be held in the state capital of Hesse in 2023. #EfficiencyNOW will be the focal theme of the event. The Conference will demonstrate how buildings t

0 replies | 1852 views | Posted on: 02/07/2023 | Last updated: 02/07/2023

Free Webinar: Addressing Common Hazards During Energy Upgrades, February 16, 9am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Testing one's work is imperative to meeting or exceeding performance targets and ensuring a feedback loop is in place for continual process improvements. This course is designed to help participan

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Architecture,Energy Audits,Energy Efficiency,Home Performance,air sealing,Building Envelope

0 replies | 1974 views | Posted on: 01/17/2023 | Last updated: 01/18/2023

2023 Pro Green Expo, January 31-February 2, Denver, Colorado

by samanthaklein // Intern

ProGreen EXPO is a green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region. More than 4,000 green industry professionals gather every year to gain knowledge and skills to improve business, educate

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Business Development,Education,Professional Networking

0 replies | 2146 views | Posted on: 01/03/2023 | Last updated: 01/03/2023

Building Healthy Places Book & Film Club: Arbitrary Lines: How Zoning Broke the American City and How to Fix It, Starts January 10, Free and Online

by himj // Student Of Green Building

The new book titled Arbitrary Lines by author M. Nolan Gray lays the groundwork for reshaping the city by clearing up common confusions and myths about how American cities regulate growth an

0 replies | 1221 views | Posted on: 12/12/2022 | Last updated: 12/15/2022

Artificial Intelligence in HVAC system

by Arloid

Did you know that with the help of artificial intelligence in the HVAC system, you can reduce the carbon footprint in the building and save on electricity bills?

AI-powered energy efficiency. In Ar

Filed under: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

Related to: Sustainable Communities and Developments

0 replies | 593 views | Posted on: 09/23/2022 | Last updated: 11/24/2022

Passivhaus Maine Fall Forum, Virtual Sessions, "Global From Maine," October 20-24

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passivhaus Maine's annual Fall Forum is now online, October 20-24.  

Check out the speaker line up: https://phmeff20.heysummit.com/schedule/

PassivhausMAINE is a non-profit or

Filed under: Passive House

Keywords: Passive House,Passivhaus,Passivhaus Maine

0 replies | 1386 views | Posted on: 10/07/2020 | Last updated: 10/07/2020

Webinar: TRUE zero waste and Circular Economy Training Series: ZERO WASTE REPORTING + TRAINING, October 9, 9:30 am PT

by kaleigh.stirrat // Intern & Emerging Professional in Architecture

This session will cover:

  • Track financial data for diversion and waste disposal 

  • Generate climate impact report using the U.S. EPA WARM Model 

  • Become an active partic

Filed under: Whole Building Certifications

California Green Building

Keywords: Circular Economy,Zero Waste,GBCI,TRUE,Training,USGBC LA

0 replies | 2075 views | Posted on: 09/21/2020 | Last updated: 09/21/2020

Local Law 97, NYC's Climate Mobilization Act, What You Need to Know, September 10, 10 am, Online

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Based on significant market demand, Urban Green created an informative and engaging webinar about New York City’s Local Law 97, the building emissions law and key component of the Climate M

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: New York,NYC,Climate Mobilization Act

0 replies | 1777 views | Posted on: 08/28/2020 | Last updated: 08/28/2020

Webinar: Cradle to Cradle, Manufacturing and the Recyclability of Plastics, September 1, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will begin with a general overview of recycling, zero waste and how plastics fits into this.

We will define: Single Use vs Durable plastics; Cradle to Cradle principles and Zero Waste.

Filed under: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling

Keywords: Recycling,Plastic Waste

0 replies | 1705 views | Posted on: 08/16/2020 | Last updated: 08/16/2020

Webinar: Indoor Air Quality in the COVID Era: Commissioning & Construction Considerations, October 8, 2 pm EDT

by EnergyManagementAssociation // Non profit association

In response to COVID‐19, building owners, managers and tenants are rapidly planning how to adapt their current buildings to safeguard against future disruptions to occupancy. A critical part of the

Filed under: Indoor Air Quality

Keywords: Building Commissioning,HVAC,Indoor Air Quality,HVAC Technology,IAQ,Covid-19,commissioning,airflow,covid

0 replies | 2094 views | Posted on: 07/30/2020 | Last updated: 07/30/2020

MassRecycle 2017 R3 Conference: March 27, 2017

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

MassRecycle 2017 R3 Conference: Monday, March 27, 2017 (All day event) Location: Sheraton Framingham Hotel & Conference Center, 1657 Worcester Rd, Framingham, MA 01701 Attend the MassRecycle R3 …

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Recycling,MassRecycle,Waste Reduction

0 replies | 1265 views | Posted on: 02/08/2017 | Last updated: 02/08/2017

Webinar: GreenBuilt Home Series: Passive House Showcase (Day 3), July 22, 4:30 EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The third program in the series, on Wednesday, July 22, will feature three Passive House projects (new and renovated) located in Chicago and Downers Grove, IL. Each home is pu

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 1686 views | Posted on: 07/01/2020 | Last updated: 07/01/2020

What green cleaning products do you use in your house?

by SawHorse, Inc.

The CDC came out with a report for 2020 Q1 showing that poison control calls were uo by 20% for cleaners and dissinfectants.  We all know that bleach can kill about anything including us.  W

Filed under: Green Janitorial

Related to: Products

Keywords: Green Cleaning

0 replies | 1274 views | Posted on: 06/17/2020 | Last updated: 02/04/2023

FREE Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions Plus, June 22, 12pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will discuss vertical operating systems, their construction and operating mechanisms, and their architectural applications and contributions to sustainable initiatives. Presenters&nb

Filed under: Architects

Related to: Architects ,Builders/Contractors ,Development

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,Construction

0 replies | 1451 views | Posted on: 06/02/2020 | Last updated: 06/04/2020

Greening the Sphere Community Festival - June 17, 11-5 pm, @ Hope and Main in Warren, Rhode Island

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Greening the Sphere Community Festival, will be created, run and kept sustainable, by students from the East Bay of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. This Festival will serve as an invitation for th…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 2068 views | Posted on: 05/01/2017 | Last updated: 05/01/2017

2017 Heroes of Sustainability - Alliance for Sustainable Colorado -April 27, 6 pm, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Each year, Alliance for Sustainable Colorado recognizes individuals or organizations making far-reaching impacts in sustainability at the Heroes of Sustainability Award dinner gala. The Heroes of Sust…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1285 views | Posted on: 04/11/2017 | Last updated: 04/11/2017

USGBC MA Green Building Tour - The Eddy - April 26, 5:30-8pm, Boston (Now - Free to attend!)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Tour - The Eddy - Wednesday, April 26, 5:30-8pm, Boston What makes a building tick? How much goes into designing a high-end, sustainable apartment complex? The Eddy in Boston i…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tour

0 replies | 1454 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/25/2017

Industrial LED projects: What You Need to Know Now, April 19, 7:30 am - 3:30 pm, Wasau

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Keeping up with LED technologies and trends? Through a combination of lecture and examination of real-world case studies; we’ll explore what every facility and sustainability manager needs to know w…

Filed under: LED Lighting

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: LED

0 replies | 2040 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/19/2017

Webinar: Dedicated Outside Air Systems 3/28 11am ET

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Webinar: Dedicated Outside Air Systems, The Comfortable and Efficient Future of Ventilation 3/28 11am ET Duration: 30 mins Recent developments in Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS) technology mea…

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Air Quality,Ventilation Systems

0 replies | 1668 views | Posted on: 03/23/2017 | Last updated: 03/23/2017

Introducing Berkeley Green Group, Rochester, NY

by Ronjf1 // Energy Solutions provider and consultant

Introducing Berkeley Green Group Over 30 years ago, Todd Kiley from Rochester, NY achieved his mechanical engineering degree. That background allowed him to travel the world providing advanced indu…

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: HVAC,Emerging Technologies

0 replies | 2693 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/14/2017

Timberland walks the extra mile to end plastic waste

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Footwear manufacturer Timberland is walking a mile in the shoes of people whose lives are affected by trash pollution — at least, the "first mile" — through its partnership with B Corporation, Thr…

Filed under: Industry Organizations and Associations

Keywords: Recycling,Waste Reduction,Timberland,Sourcing

0 replies | 8270 views | Posted on: 03/02/2017 | Last updated: 03/02/2017

Webinar: Seeing the Better City, March 2, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Webinar: Seeing the Better City Thursday, March 2, 1:15 pm to 2:45 pm EST Personal observation remains as important as ever to understand and improve cities today. While big data, digital mapping…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Urban Planning,Urban Environments

0 replies | 2826 views | Posted on: 02/17/2017 | Last updated: 02/17/2017

 

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