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In this one hour course, we will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle c
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Free Webinar: Zero Emissions Multifamily Passive, October 22, 9 - 11 am
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This course is an in-depth look at basic strategies for delivering successful all-electric decarbonized Passive House apartment buildings that teams want to build, and families wa
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For as long as we’ve built homes, we’ve been using some kind combustion appliance system to heat them. As a result, our buildings are designed and constructed to safely manage the operatio
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Planning for Climate Resilience., A Center for Green Schools Summit, September 10-11, Austin, Texas
This free interactive training will focus on connecting K-12 school district decision makers with their peers, experts, and key resources to develop, fund, and implement climate resiliency plans and i
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EarthCraft Builder Training with Southface Institute, September 4, Atlanta, Georgia
This EarthCraft Builder training course provides a comprehensive overview of best practices for sustainable construction and design. Explore the ways the EarthCraft program can help you get started in
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600 million tons of construction and demolition waste was discarded in the U.S. alone in 2018, according to the EPA, and The World Bank reports that 2 billion tons of municipal solid waste is generate
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Interested in transforming your building to a clean, safe, and healthy all-electric structure but hesitant due to the cost? What are the costs to install and operate this equipment? Are there incentiv
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Residential Electrification Introduction and Overview, Free & Online, June 18, 10 am - 12 pm PT
Residential Electrification is coming to newly constructed homes in California. Step by step communities and codes are promoting the transition from combustion fuels to electricity as the fuel of choi
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Building electrification through the use of heat pumps is gaining traction as an effective means to reducing emissions from building operations. However, barriers remain to 100% adoption of this techn
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FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Don't Wait: A Canopy Prep Timeline, July 8, 12pm EDT
Canopy systems are important additions to the building envelope, as well as providing a beautiful, unique aesthetic. Additionally, canopy systems require proper planning, knowledge, and a well-kept ti
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USGBC Colorado Webinar: Financing Resilience with C-PACE Loans, June 24, 11:45 AM MDT
On September 20, 2019, school children in the Solomon Islands arrived by canoe to their demonstration site to join the 4 million others around the world in the School Strike for Climate. In 2019, 906
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In this one hour course, we will take an in-depth look at the sustainability and energy efficient attributes of concrete tile roofing, including the near zero-waste manufacturing process, life-cycle c
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FREE Webinar: A Deeper Dive into Zero Net Carbon Schools, Hosted by NBI, May 14, 10 am-12 pm
Building on the overview provided in the Zero Net Carbon Schools webinar hosted on April 1, 2020, this 2-hour webinar will take the place of the previously scheduled in person workshop for S
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14th International Conference on Green Buildings- Mumbai, IND (10/6-8)
The 14th International Conference on Green Buildings will be held at the Hotel Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, India on from October 6-8 this year! Registration and accommodation information can be found he…
Hord Coplan Macht’s new Baltimore office is the first WELL Gold Certified, New and Existing Interiors, project in the state of Maryland. The project also achieved Gold Certification under the LE
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"Owners and managers of multifamily housing properties face the same challenges that all business owners face from the Covid-19 virus—“How do I insure I can keep my business running?&
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(postponed - Stay Tuned for New Dates) Michigan Energy Summit, April 21, Grand Rapids, MI
The Michigan Energy Summit celebrates the 2019 Michigan Battle of the Buildings ‘biggest losers’ and welcomes the 2020 competitors. The full-day event brings leading building owners &
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Tour of LEED Westin at Denver International Airport March 16, 2:30 - 4:30pm
Sustainability at Denver International Airport & Tour of the Westin at DEN When: March 16, 2:30 - 4:30pm Where: Denver International Airport, City Conference Room, 8300 Peña Boulevard, Denver, …
Career Webinar: How to Get A Job In Sustainability: Building a Leadership Career in Business, NGOs and Government. Thursday, February 2, 2017, 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm EST. Dr. Eban Goodstein, Director…
Webinar: Sustainability with Trees, Community Canopy Project - Orlando Florida Case Study Thursday, Jan 19, 2017 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST This webinar will explore how distributing trees through a co…
Check out the Living Future Institute's Affordable Housing Toolkit
The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) has created an Affordable Housing Toolkit. "Everyone, regardless of economic status, should have access to housing that is healthy, safe, affordab…
GTM Webinar: Advancing Utility Scale Solar to 1500V and Beyond (12/1 @ 2pmEST)
The design, construction, and commissioning of large-scale PV projects present unique challenges that can only be overcome through effective partnerships up and down the solar value chain. In this Gre…
Sign to Join Toxics Action in Congratulating "Action for a Healthy Holyoke" - From Coal to Solar!
Join Toxics Action to say "Great Job!" to Action for a Healthy Holyoke! How often do we just get great eco news to make you smile? Here's a chance to join a celebration and congratulation just by …
AIA - Energy Modeling Sessions
The American Institute of Architects in New York will be hosting sessions entitled "Demystifying Energy Modeling" to give architects training experience with the modeling process for whole buildings a…
Sustainable Business for Food, Fuel & Energy, Northeast Conference, October 25-26, Lincoln
Sustainable Business for Food Fuel and Energy NorthEast Conference 2016 October 25 & 26 Twin River Casino 100 Twin River Road Lincoln, RI 02865 This conference will heighten your awareness…
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