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Sustainable Brewery Tour & Networking, June 6, Somerdale, New Jersey

by MVillere

Join USGBC NJ at Flying Fish Brewery – 2018 Winner NJSBDC Sustainable Business Award!

Tour NJ’s largest craft brewery & get a behind-the-scenes look at the brewing process & sus

Filed under: Green Facilities

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

0 replies | 1154 views | Posted on: 05/30/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

Free Webinar: Federal Funding Opportunities and Leveraging Energy Star, January 9, 2-3 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

There is no shortage of funding opportunities resulting from the Inflation Reduction Act, but what applies to your commercial building and multifamily customers? EPA will shine a light on opportunitie

0 replies | 713 views | Posted on: 12/21/2023 | Last updated: 12/21/2023

Free Webinar: Green Real Estate Marketing: I Spy With My Little Eye, December 13, 3 - 5 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with surprise energy-efficiency guests joining for some sessions. She will guide Real Estate Professionals throu

California Green Building

0 replies | 725 views | Posted on: 11/29/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

Virtual UGSBC Summit: Bridging Occupant and Community Health, December 6-7

by samanthaklein // Intern

How does the health of an individual relate to the health of a community? Whose health is the building industry responsible for? The public health impact of buildings doesn’t begin or end at a s

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,USGBC Emerging Professionals,Community Development,Technology,Wellness

0 replies | 970 views | Posted on: 11/14/2023 | Last updated: 11/14/2023

Free Webinar: Remote Monitoring and Control for Irrigation Systems- Fresno State Wine Grapes, November 16, 9-11:30 am PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Remote monitoring and control are key to help farmers irrigate efficiently and maintain plant health. These systems are becoming more advanced AND more user friendly. Learn about the newly installed s

California Green Building

0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 11/01/2023 | Last updated: 11/01/2023

Building Energy Exchange: Decarbonization Pathways for Affordable Housing, New York, NY and Online, October 31, 9:30-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

Join BE-Ex for a presentation and panel on affordable housing retrofit measures that chart a clear course to meaningful decarbonization in New York City. A panel of affordable housing developers, poli

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 696 views | Posted on: 10/19/2023 | Last updated: 10/20/2023

Free Training: GPRO Construction Management – 2 Day Virtual Training + Exam, October 25 & 27, 3-7 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

California Green Building

0 replies | 907 views | Posted on: 09/29/2023 | Last updated: 10/01/2023

Energy & Environmental Building Alliance: High Performance Home Builder Summit, October 10-12, Salt Lake City, Utah

by Hani // Social media manager

High Performance Home Builder Summit will focus on providing the tools and networking that builders, raters, analysts, and architects need to take high performance, healthy, resilient homes to ne

0 replies | 806 views | Posted on: 09/14/2023 | Last updated: 09/27/2023

Smart City Expo Miami, September 18 - 20, Miami, Florida

by Bernardo Scheinkman

This September, leading urbanists, technologists, renewable energy experts, and more will convene at Smart City Expo Miami. The event’s theme, “Building Sustainable Communities,” wil

Filed under: Environment

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Smart Buildings,Smart Cities,smart city expo miami,smart city,smart city miami

0 replies | 1818 views | Posted on: 08/27/2023 | Last updated: 08/28/2023

New York Passes Climate Climate & Community Protection Act - 5th State to Target 100% Clean Energy

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

New York just passed the Climate Climate & Community Protection Act with a commitment to reach 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040 and economy-wide, net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Climate Change,clean energy,Renewable Energy,New York,Legislation,100% Renewable Energy

0 replies | 3892 views | Posted on: 07/23/2019 | Last updated: 02/09/2023

South: Historic Preservation + LEED in King William, July 24, San Antonio, TX

by AbbieKnight

USGBC Texas South Region is hosting at tour of a historic home in the King William Neighborhood.

The house at the corner of King William and Turner was built in 1863 and was added on several time b

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1074 views | Posted on: 07/07/2019 | Last updated: 07/07/2019

2019 GreenBuilt Home Tour, August 3-4, Northern Illinois

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The seventh annual GreenBuilt Home Tour is August 3 and 4, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.Join the Illinois Green Alliance to tour sustainable, healthy homes in Northern Illinois. Meet the bu

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Building Tour,Sustainable Architecture,LEED for Homes

0 replies | 1596 views | Posted on: 06/18/2019 | Last updated: 06/18/2019

Project Green Home: Mid-year International Passive House Days 2019, June 29, 3:00-5:00pm, Palo Alto, CA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Passive House Buildings worldwide open their doors for the Mid-Year International Passive House Open Days 2019

A simple, iconic house on a typical city lot, Project Green Home is far from ordinary.

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Netzero,Passive House,Green Homes

0 replies | 1273 views | Posted on: 06/06/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Transforming Lives Through Design: Institute, Wednesday, May 6th, 12:00-2:00pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Recycling Lives Through Design Wednesday, May 6th, 12:00-2:00pm Institute for Human Centered Design 200 Portland Street, Boston MA After Charlie Croteau broke his neck at the age of 20, he wen…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 993 views | Posted on: 04/28/2015 | Last updated: 04/28/2015

8th Annual High Performance Buildings Seminar, October 3, Cincinnati, Ohio - CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

by emersion DESIGN

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

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Are you a thought leader? Innovator? Dynamic Speaker? Prove it.
Submit your presentation to the High Performance Buildings Seminar committee by Friday, May

Filed under: Education

0 replies | 1565 views | Posted on: 05/06/2019 | Last updated: 05/16/2019

mindful Materials - Commit to Change Chicago, Tuesday, June 11, 7:30-9 am CDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

If we change the way products are made and the way buildings are designed, we can positively impact the health of the population and the planet.

Every architect, designer and contractor looking for

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 2149 views | Posted on: 04/05/2019 | Last updated: 04/05/2019

USGBC MA Building Tech Forum, April 4, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

We have all been wondering it: What’s Next?

At BTF ’19, green technology firms and building product companies will answer this question and explore the future of building science. Start the nig

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2108 views | Posted on: 03/13/2019 | Last updated: 04/25/2019

The Emergence of Mass Timber for Urban Building Projects

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

During the wood-age of building, nearly every metropolitan city had a giant fire, some more than once: Boston in 1872; London in 1666 (and 1212…and 1130…1135…and so on…Lond

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: Resiliency,sustainable design,mass timber

0 replies | 5639 views | Posted on: 02/07/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

Energy Roundtable on Energy Equality - Friday, December 11 8:30 am - 12:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Energy Equality: Ensuring our Energy Future Positively Impacts All Communities Friday, December 11, 2015 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm American Association of Blacks in Energy - First annual Energy Rou…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Equality,Resilience,AABE Boston

0 replies | 1698 views | Posted on: 10/30/2015 | Last updated: 10/30/2015

Our Member Artaic could Use your Vote in the Interior Design BOY Awards!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Our Member Artaic made it to the final round of the 2015 Interior Design Best Of Year Awards, and they would love your vote! Vote for Artaic in the Materials & Surfacing category and help them WIN! …

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Related to: Public Relations

Keywords: Green Building,Interior Design,Mosaic Tile

0 replies | 1454 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015 | Last updated: 10/08/2015

Connecting for Change, Bioneers Conference @ The Marion Institute, Oct 23-24, New Bedford

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Connecting for Change, Bioneers by the Bay Conference The Marion Institute, Oct 23-24, New Bedford Connecting for Change (CFC) presented by the Marion Institute is an annual solutions based gather…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Sustainability,Marion Institute,Bioneers

0 replies | 1750 views | Posted on: 09/15/2015 | Last updated: 09/15/2015

Forever Green Awards - Celebrating Sustainable Innovation - October 22

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC Central PA's Forever Green Awards Celebrating Sustainable Innovation October 22, 2015 The Bond, York PA Every year we gather together to celebrate the great strides that have been tak…

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1186 views | Posted on: 08/23/2015 | Last updated: 08/23/2015

Join Environment Massachusetts for a day of Solar Action on July 30th!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Environment Massachussets July 30, Solar Day of Action! On July 30, we’re gathering at the State House and calling on state officials to lift the caps and commit to a target of 20% solar by 202…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Environment Massachusetts,Solar Energy

0 replies | 1360 views | Posted on: 07/22/2015 | Last updated: 07/22/2015

Pope Francis - Inspired Environmental Leadership

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

I am excited Pope Francis has taken a firm stand on our global responsibility to care for the environment and each other, and to defend against climate change. Religions and countries have largely reg…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Environment,Pope Francis,Encyclical

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 06/25/2015 | Last updated: 06/25/2015

Saint-Gobain to Expand Partnership with YouthBuild USA, Inc.

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Saint-Gobain has announced a three-year $600,000 grant to YouthBuild USA, Inc. to support the creation of a YouthBuild school in South Africa and an extension of the company's current support of Youth…

Filed under: Green Building News

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Green Jobs,YouthBuild USA, Inc.,Saint-Gobain,Workforce Development

0 replies | 2623 views | Posted on: 06/02/2015 | Last updated: 06/02/2015

 

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