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UK Passivhaus Conference 2019 , Mainstreaming Passivhaus by 2030, October 29, Manchester
The wider industry is waking up to the benefits of energy efficient buildings and many policies are beginning to point to Passivhaus (or equivalent!) But are we capable of propelling Passivhaus as the
…Building Energy Exchange Webinar: Passive House Primer, April 11, 9 am ET
BE-Ex’s Passive House Primer is a one-hour seminar on Passive House fundamentals and their application in the real estate market. Available as a free session at the Building Energy Exc
…Women in Green Building Leadership Luncheon, March 23, 11am-1pm, Chicago, Illinois
The Illinois Green Alliance for the return of our Women in Green Building Leadership Luncheon to uplift and connect with women influencing the green building industry.
This year’s theme is Pa
…Free Webinar: Electrify Efficiently: Overcoming Heat Pump Objections, March 7, 12-1:30 pm
Electrify My Home (EMH) continues this ‘lunch-and-learn’ webinar series focused on home electrification. The Electrify Efficiently webinar series will highlight the tremendous business opp
…Free Webinar: The New Electric Car Tax Credit, Green Energy Consumers Alliance, February 9, 12 pm ET
Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts, and new program announcements f
…Free Webinar: Tracking Movement on DEI: Where is the Industry Now?, February 8, 11 am ET
As the importance of DEI and ESG continue to accelerate in real estate, industry progress on diversifying its workforce, improving equity outcomes for staff across lines of difference, and building mo
…Join to learn about the amazing sustainability initiatives and celebrate the best projects and community champions in Central Florida
This hybrid event attracts local municipality leaders, dev
…Building Science Fundamentals, January 10, 12, 17, and 19 (4-hour sessions)
Building Science Fundamentals is a seminar that teaches the basic knowledge needed to design and build durable, energy-efficient, affordable, and healthy buildings. This is an interactive sessions wit
…Held in partnership with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, this international conference encourages academics and scholars to meet and exchange ideas and views in a forum stimulating respectful di
…Solar Power Mexico (Postponed), November 18-20, Mexico City, Mexico
Solar Power Mexico is the first exhibition and conference specialized in the energy and solar technology segment, a business with growth rates of over 25% and an expected investment of over USD $100 b
…Community Choice Energy Summit, January 22-24, Sacramento, CA
The Community Choice Energy Summit 2020 is an opportunity for CCAs at all stages to gather, network, and discuss their future roles in California energy. Discussions and case studies will focus o
…Sustain Dane Summit Conference, Thursday, November 19, Fitchburg, WI
The 2019 Sustain Dane Summit will explore the theme of regeneration for community wellbeing.
Sustain Dane and Edgewood College invite you to be part of the 2019 Sustain Dane Summit: Regenerate for
…NSBRC Passivhaus Workshop, November 22-23, UK
Many visitors to the NSBRC want to create an ‘eco home’. The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building.
Meet Pass
…Green Building of the Week: World's first Passive House Premium Building in Kaufbeuren, Germany
A mixed-use building in Kaufbeuren, Germany, is the first to receive Passive House Premium certification. The House of Energy has an annual heating demand of 8 kWh. According to gizmag, the buildin…
USGBC NY Upstate: 8th Annual Green Building Expo, October 16, SUNY New Paltz
U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate
8th ANNUAL GREEN BUILDING EXPO and ED
Join USGBC Upstate NY for an educational, informational event showcasing green building products a
…Grey to Green Conference, September 29-October 1, Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Grey to Green Conference will be hosted in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis & St. Paul) September 30 & Oct 1 and in the DC Metro Region October 29 & 30.
Minnesota and the Greater MSP Re
…Portland | LBC 4.0 Workshop + Happy Hour, September 19, Portland, OR
This workshop will be hosted by Glumac, from 1-5 PM, with Panel + Happy Hour to follow at Brightworks Sustainability.
The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool, an
…AUGUST 2nd: Insectary Plants Field Day at Michigan State University
MSU entomologists have been testing Michigan native and other plants for valuable pest control and pollination services to farms and gardens and want to share their results with you at the Supporting …
Greenbuild International Conference and Expo - October 5-7
Come see the worlds largest conference and expo dedicated to green building at the Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Los Angeles! Greenbuild features two days of expo possibilities an…
Indoor Air Pollutants - Invisible but Affecting Our Health
Today, pollution of all kinds affects our planet and our health. Pollution comes in many shapes and forms, but this discussion will focus on specifically indoor air pollutants and the unknown invisibl…
Microscopic Bacteria Bring Concrete to Life
More and more often, engineers find themselves turning to the natural world for inspiration. By handpicking key properties from the planet’s biodiversity, scientists are able to create designs that …
NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI - July 15
NESEA Pro Tour: Passive House Under Construction - Wakefield, RI Friday, July 15, 1 - 5 pm CEUs: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, Pending approval Construction on this new residence is scheduled to take place sta…
Social Equity in the Built Environment - Monday April 4, 5:30-7:30 pm, USGBMA - Boston
Social Equity in the Built Environment - USGBC Massachusetts Monday, 4/4, 5:30 - 7:30pm 50 Milk St, 15th floor, "Aristotle" room, Boston, MA Social Equity has long been conceptualized as the th…
Affordable Housing Five-Part Webinar (Fee) - International Living Future Institute Introduction to Living Affordable Housing: Strategies and Benefits to Applying the Living Building Challenge We…
Green Breakfast: Cambridge and a Net Zero Plan, USGBC MA, 1/28 8:30-10 am
Green Breakfast: Cambridge and a Net Zero Plan January 28th, 8:30 - 10 am Learn more about the City of Cambridge's 25-year Net-Zero Action Plan from presenter Susanne Rasmussen, director of the …
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