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Drawdown Illinois Summit, Chicago, IL, September 24

by AbbieKnight

In order to truly reduce carbon across the city, region and state, every building professional and every community must be engaged in the adoption of vetted carbon drawdown strategies and solutions.&n

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Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Emerging Professionals,Carbon Reduction,Green Building industry

0 replies | 1924 views | Posted on: 09/05/2019 | Last updated: 09/05/2019

Achieving Super Tight Air Sealing Targets for New Construction, Retrofits, and Passive House, Free and Online, August 29, 9-12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Air sealing has emerged as the number one technique to help make our buildings more energy efficient, achieve unprecedented indoor thermal comfort, and produce clean and fresh indoor air control. This

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California Green Building

0 replies | 1075 views | Posted on: 08/02/2023 | Last updated: 08/03/2023

Free Webinar: Capacity Building for Improvement in Global Supply Chains, July 25, 8:30-9:30 am CDT

by Hani // Social media manager

This complementary UL Solutions webinar offers an overview of the methods and benefits of a capacity building approach in fostering supply chain sustainability and driving continuous improvement in gl

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0 replies | 751 views | Posted on: 07/13/2023 | Last updated: 07/13/2023

NetZero Builder Training, Denver, Colorado, July 25-26, 8am - 3:30pm

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Join EEBA for a two-day course on building Zero Energy Ready Homes. Presented by Construction Instruction and the Energy and Environmental Building Alliance, this comprehensive program equips particip

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Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1032 views | Posted on: 06/22/2023 | Last updated: 06/23/2023

Free Webinar, What's happening with the 2024 IECC residential provisions? June 28, 9-10am PST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

This course will cover the requirements for designing and constructing the 2024 IECC and the consensus process. New construction codes and policies, when aligned with climate goals, are some of the mo

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0 replies | 1180 views | Posted on: 06/06/2023 | Last updated: 06/07/2023

Building Lasting Change 2023, Canada Green Building Council, June 1-2, A Hybrid Event Online and in Vancouver, Canada

by Hani // Social media manager

Presented by Mitsubishi Electric Heating and Cooling

June 1-2 | JW Marriott Parq | Vancouver BC

Welcome to Canada Green Building Council's annual conference, Building Lasting Change.

From

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0 replies | 1459 views | Posted on: 05/20/2023 | Last updated: 05/20/2023

2023 Sustainability Symposium, May 24, Philadelphia, 8am-5:30pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

Green Building United is excited to announce the 13th Annual Sustainability Symposium taking place May 24th, 2023 at Drexel University. The Symposium is a full day of educational sessions covering cut
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Filed under: Events

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: LEED,Green Communities,Sustainable Infrastructure,Passive House,Education

0 replies | 1925 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/05/2023

Solar 101: Overview of the Solar Landscape, May 16, 12:30-5 PM ET, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

This Solar 101 program is designed to help you get the most out of the upcoming RE+ Southeast conference. The industry experts for a half day workshop designed for those who are interested in a c

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

0 replies | 1447 views | Posted on: 04/17/2023 | Last updated: 04/17/2023

Hi-Velocity HVAC System for Modern Designed Homes

by Matt Hoots // Rate It Green Admin

I worked with a high-velocity HVAC system attached to a ground source heat pump a decade ago.  We had to use this system because the architect did not leave us any room for ductwork, so the

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Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Ventilation,Heating,Cooling,Air Conditioning,comfort,Hi Velocity

0 replies | 4889 views | Posted on: 03/27/2023 | Last updated: 12/31/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Post-Pandemic Sustainable Design for Restrooms, Locker Rooms, and Public Spaces, April 20, 12-1pm EDT

by Hani // Social media manager

In the wake of COVID-19, people expect more from the facilities they use daily. Public spaces, especially restrooms and locker rooms, must be clean, hygienic, and accessible for everyone to use. Empha

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0 replies | 967 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/14/2023

Sustainability Credential Soup, November 5, Chicago, IL

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Come to participate in a panel discussion to learn how to obtain sustainability credentials and advance your career. Join as they explore various credentials through their line up of panelists.

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Certifications,Illinois,Chicago

0 replies | 1787 views | Posted on: 10/18/2019 | Last updated: 10/18/2019

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour, 12 Building PHIUS Village in the Finger Lakes, October 25, Canandaigua, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This Pro Tour will feature an ambitious new development: a first-of-its-kind affordable housing project funded through the New York Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Unified Funding Round in Upstate N

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Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1228 views | Posted on: 10/04/2019 | Last updated: 10/04/2019

Equity in Design with USGBC Oregon- Sustainable Building Week, Oct 15, Portland, OR

by mkilmartin // Intern

As part of the Second Annual Sustainable Building Week, USGBC Oregon will host a panel on impact projects to support equity and access (Green for All). The panel will be moderated by Kimberl

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Filed under: Events

Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1230 views | Posted on: 09/25/2019 | Last updated: 09/25/2019

California's Clean Energy and Pollution Reduction Act - 50% of Consumer Energy to be from Renewable Sources

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

California has had the most severe droughts in recent years. In the wake of the continued drought, several stakeholders, including State and Federal officials are working diligently together to reduce…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Pollution,California

0 replies | 1704 views | Posted on: 10/13/2015 | Last updated: 10/13/2015

Best of Greenbuild: The Missing E in LEED - Why Emotion Is the Next Frontier in Sustainable Architecture, September 18, Webinar and Jacksonville, FL

by Gina Pryciak // Student

In this interactive session, the group is engaged with preference tests and drawing exercises to introduce key concepts in cognitive science that help attendees better grasp how buildings in

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Filed under: Webinars

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 3255 views | Posted on: 08/07/2019 | Last updated: 08/07/2019

Social Justice and the Solar Industry - Starting to Address the Elephant in the Room

by PatPrince317 // Lifelong Learner and Green Energy Aficionado

If states and city governments are serious about meeting their clean energy benchmarks, they must do better at reaching minority and low-income communities.  States need to take ac

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Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

0 replies | 9846 views | Posted on: 07/24/2019 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

University of Baltimore Robert L. Bogomolny Library Tour: August 22, Baltimore, MD

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This course is expected to be approved for 1 GBCI general and 1 AIA CEU.

We will be touring the University of Baltimore Robert L. Bogomolny, which has recently completed a major renovation. We will

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Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1511 views | Posted on: 07/11/2019 | Last updated: 07/11/2019

Composting & Green Buildings: A Natural Fit, August 13, Charlottesville, VA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Did you know that almost a third of the solid waste stream can be recycled through composting? This presentation will give an overview of composting and why it is important. We'll review what can

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Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1204 views | Posted on: 06/23/2019 | Last updated: 06/23/2019

Heroes of Sustainability - Alliance for Sustainable Colorado, April 20, 2016 - Hyatt Regency, Denver

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado Presents Heroes of Sustainability Award, 2016 5:30-9:30 pm 2016 Event Theme: Truth in Media Honoring Amy Goodman Host and Executive Producer, Democracy Now! …

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1219 views | Posted on: 04/13/2016 | Last updated: 04/13/2016

Tool to Estimate Refrigerator/Freezer Energy Usage

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Just learned about this database and resource for refrigerators and freezers, courtesy of Midwest Energy Performance Analytics, Inc. http://www.kouba-cavallo.com/refrig1.html Determine the ener…

Filed under: Refrigerators

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Refrigeration,Home Energy Usage

0 replies | 3547 views | Posted on: 03/13/2016 | Last updated: 03/13/2016

GreenBiz 16 This Week - Attend the Virtual Event Feb 23-25 (Register for Access to Archives if you can't make it live)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GreenBiz 16 convenes this week in Phoenix, but you can listen in live to many parts of the event. Over 40 presenters, and hundreds of sustainability and technology thought leaders and professionals…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainability,Arizona State University,Greenbiz,Circular Economy

0 replies | 1360 views | Posted on: 02/22/2016 | Last updated: 02/22/2016

Lehigh Valley Mayors' Forum: Next Generation Sustainable Cities and Suburbs, Wed, 02/10/2016 - 11:30am - 1:30pm

by btfalcon71 // Architect, Sustainable Design Professional

Lehigh Valley Mayors' Forum: Next Generation Sustainable Cities and Suburbs Wed, 02/10/2016 - 11:30am - 1:30pm Lehigh University The Wood Dining Room, Mountaintop Campus Iacocca Hall 111 Resea…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Sustainable Cities

0 replies | 1559 views | Posted on: 02/05/2016 | Last updated: 02/05/2016

Brownfields Development, Presented by the Mel King Institute for Community Building - February 24, 9:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Brownfields Redevelopment February 24, 2016, 9:30 am - 2pm Location: Mintz Levin One Financial Center 38th Floor Boston, MA CDCs and other developers frequently encounter contaminated lan…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Development,Brownfields,Mel King Institue for Community Building

0 replies | 1456 views | Posted on: 01/22/2016 | Last updated: 01/22/2016

The US Green Building Council releases profiles of Local Climate Leaders Circle that are participating in International Climate Talks, COP21 in Paris

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

Profiles of the Local Climate Leaders circle comprising of 9 Mayors of Atlanta, Boulder, Chula Vista, Des Moines, Grand Rapids, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, and West Palm Beach, and council me…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change

0 replies | 1294 views | Posted on: 12/02/2015 | Last updated: 12/03/2015

Apple Inc. Announces Two New Programs to Create Renewable Energy in China

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Apple has already completed 40 megawatts of solar projects in the Sichuan Province. This already produces more electricity than that used by all of Apple’s offices and retail stores in China, making…

Filed under: Energy

0 replies | 838 views | Posted on: 11/04/2015 | Last updated: 11/04/2015

 

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