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R.W. Kern Center Living Building Tour

by Kern Center // 17th Certified Living Building

Come explore the R.W. Kern Center, one of just 17 certified Living Buildings in the world.

See how rainwater is collected, filtered, and treated to supply the building's potable water. Check ou

Filed under: Massachusetts

Keywords: Massachusetts,Living Building Challenge,New England,Living Building,Higher Education

0 replies | 862 views | Posted on: 11/02/2018 | Last updated: 11/02/2018

Energy Codes and Trends Course, Hybrid in MA and Online, December 6, 3 - 5 pm EST

by Luqman // Marketer

This course will cover many rapidly evolving elements of sustainable design with particular attention to energy codes and trends applicable in Massachusetts. Topics will include the new Stretch Energy

Filed under: Webinars

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2459 views | Posted on: 11/04/2022 | Last updated: 11/07/2022

High-Performance Building Assemblies Course, July 18, Boston, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

This course will cover:

  1. High Performance Building Assemblies – An introduction and an approach
  2. HPBA Control Layers – It’s in the details
  3. High Performance Glazing – Ma

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1555 views | Posted on: 06/09/2019 | Last updated: 06/09/2019

Webinar: The 21st Century Geopolitics of Energy Thursday, June 13, 1:15PM - 2:15PM

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Designed for mid-level professionals, the webinar previews a new one-day onsite class exploring the little understood but compelling world of Energy and Geopolitics. 

International energy mark

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy,energy markets,geopolitics

0 replies | 1698 views | Posted on: 06/03/2019 | Last updated: 06/03/2019

CalGreen & Energy Code Workshops, June 5, San Francisco, CA

by AbbieKnight

In 2008, California became the first state in the nation to include mandatory green building requirements in its building code. This groundbreaking step meant that every structure built in the state &

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Energy Codes,Residential Buildings

0 replies | 1330 views | Posted on: 05/13/2019 | Last updated: 05/13/2019

Open House, April 14, 1-4 pm, Weston, MA - 1897 Farmhouse Transformed info a Modern, Energy Efficient, Healthy Smart-Home

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This home combines the architectural integrity & character of the original 1897 farmhouse with advanced high-performance and smart home features.

-Registered under the LEED green building

Filed under: Real Estate

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1316 views | Posted on: 04/10/2019 | Last updated: 04/10/2019

Materialize - Technology & Accessibility, April 11, 2-7 pm, San Francisco, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Mindful Materials for an inspiring afternoon affair!

LEARN & SHARE with industry peers

Manufacturers | Specifiers | Architects | Designers | Engineers | Owners | Contractors

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1276 views | Posted on: 03/18/2019 | Last updated: 03/18/2019

Introduction to Passive House, February 28, New Haven, CT

by AbbieKnight

Passive House is the world’s most rigorous building energy performance standard, requiring a significant reduction in energy consumption while yielding other benefits such as superior comfo

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Passive House,Connecticut

0 replies | 1508 views | Posted on: 02/11/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2019

Small Packaged Heat Pumps: Rethinking Everything, Webinar or Attend in Person, Tuesday, Jan 29, 2019 3:30-5:00 PM EST, Syracuse COE, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Heat pumps are a key strategy for eliminating fossil fuel use, being promoted by everyone from savvy HVAC contractors to national environmental groups to city and state agencies, but split system heat

Filed under: Heat Pumps

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heat Pumps

0 replies | 1232 views | Posted on: 01/23/2019 | Last updated: 01/23/2019

The World’s Most Sustainable Office of 2018

by Suelen Ribeiro // Architect/ LEED GA

The Royal Institute of British Architects awarded the 2018 RIBA Stirling Prize to Bloomberg, London by Foster + Partners. The RIBA Stirling Prize is judged against a range of criteria includ

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Related to: Other Green Building,Other Discussions

Keywords: Sustainable Architecture,Green Office Building,Sustanability

0 replies | 2775 views | Posted on: 01/16/2019 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

Colorado Green Building Guild Annual Holiday Party, Dec 13, Niwot, CO

by Aditya

Come and join us to eat, drink and be merry at the Annual Colorado Green Building Guild Holiday Party! It’s time to connect and meet up with friends old and new, and enjoy our fun seasonal socia

Filed under: Events

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Communities,Sustainability,Colorado Green Building Guild

0 replies | 894 views | Posted on: 12/05/2018 | Last updated: 12/05/2018

AIA Massachusetts Government Affairs Committee, Dec 11, 2018, Boston, MA

by Yishan

Legislature that affects architecture in Massachusetts is the focus of this active AIA Massachusetts committee.

This meeting is free and open to all. 

Filed under: Government Policies

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1003 views | Posted on: 11/17/2018 | Last updated: 11/19/2018

The Florida Green Building Coalition, Annual Meeting, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018

by Yishan

The Florida Green Building Coalition's Annual Meeting will be held Friday, Nov. 16, 2018 at the Doubletree Hotel Downtown Orlando at 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd, Orlando, Fla. This important annual event b

Filed under: Florida

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 929 views | Posted on: 11/08/2018 | Last updated: 11/08/2018

Student USGBC Groups

by Steven Fitzgerald // Student/Consultant

I have realized that the major reason in which I have been able to obtain my Green Associates Accreditation was the information that the USGBC had given to our Student Group. The study Material and th…

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 987 views | Posted on: 11/04/2014 | Last updated: 11/04/2014

Tenant Focus: Fitting Energy Efficiency into Commercial Tenant Fit-Outs, the How and Why, October 26, New York

by Aditya

Join NYSERDA’s Commercial Tenant Program and the Building Energy Exchange for a technical training workshop to help consultants, MEP engineers, and architects better understand how to integrate

Filed under: Energy

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 734 views | Posted on: 10/22/2018 | Last updated: 10/22/2018

Tour of Five Rivers Visitor Center with USGBC New York Upstate, October 3, Delmar, NY

by AbbieKnight

Join AIAENY COTE Committee and USGBC NY Upstate on a tour and overview of the Five Rivers Visitor Center.

Designed by Envision Architects, GPI engineers, The Five Rivers Environmental Education Cen

Filed under: New York

Related to: Other

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Building Tour,environmental conservation

0 replies | 2016 views | Posted on: 09/26/2018 | Last updated: 09/27/2018

High-Performance Homes: Evolution and Innovation, Sept 27, Des Plaines, Illinois

by AbbieKnight

Join for this event focused on the latest business strategies and construction techniques to successfully build high-performance homes. Hear from national and regional experts, as well as local builde…

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 718 views | Posted on: 09/16/2018 | Last updated: 09/16/2018

5th Annual Delaware Energy Conference, October 31, 2018, Newark, DE

by Aditya

On October 4, 2012, Delaware became the 28th ESC State Chapter when it hosted its first Chapter meeting with more than 30 people in attendance. Since that time, the State of Delaware and the Delaware …

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Healthy Building,clean energy,Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,High Performance Building,Smart Buildings

0 replies | 1104 views | Posted on: 08/21/2018 | Last updated: 08/21/2018

Alliance for Sustainable Colorado- 100%: A Clean Energy Vision for Colorado - September 1st, 6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

September Sustainability Series 100%: A Clean Energy Vision for Colorado 6 - 8 pm Free and open to the public We are seeing an impressive increase in the number of entire countries, as well, ad…

Filed under: Colorado

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,Netzero

0 replies | 1209 views | Posted on: 08/28/2015 | Last updated: 08/28/2015

Governor Cuomo announces Shared Renewables green energy program for NY

by Chelsea W. // Student

Last week Governor Cuomo announced a new energy program that gives more homeowners the ability to use renewable energy. This is a huge step in the right direction for NYers! After the disastrous effec…

Filed under: Government Policies

Related to: Government Agencies and Initiatives ,Safety

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Renewable Energy,New York,Government Policy

0 replies | 1759 views | Posted on: 07/27/2015 | Last updated: 07/27/2015

EnergyBar! Greentown Labs, Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

EnergyBar! Greentown Labs Thursday, July 9, 2015 from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (EDT) 28 Dane Street, Somerville, MA 02143 EnergyBar is a monthly event devoted to helping people in clean technology mee…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Cleantech,Greentown Labs,Energy Bar

0 replies | 1368 views | Posted on: 06/27/2015 | Last updated: 06/27/2015

Women Shaping the Agenda in Energy and the Environment: The Public Sector 6/23 5:30-8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Women Shaping the Agenda in Energy and the Environment: The Public Sector MIT Sloan School of Management 100 Main St (Bldg E62) Cambridge, MA, First Floor, Executive Education Suite June 23 5:3…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: New England Women In Energy and the Environment,NEWIEE

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015 | Last updated: 06/04/2015

GreenHomeNYC Resume Workshop, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 6:30 - 8PM Brooklyn, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

GHNYC Green Careers Resume Workshop Tuesday, May 12, 2015 6:30 - 8 pm with networking afterwards National Grid, 1 MetroTech Roadway, Conference room 2-04A Brooklyn, NY Part 1. DISCUSSION: Volu…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Emerging Green Professionals,GreenHomeNYC

0 replies | 1265 views | Posted on: 04/29/2015 | Last updated: 04/29/2015

The Mississippi River: Is Sustainable Infrastructure a Watershed Solution?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Security and Sustainability Forum Wednesday, March 25 12 - 1:15 pm EDT Registration: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/536553242851934210 Through the efforts of several national civil …

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Security and Sustainability,Webinar,Sustainable Infrastructure

0 replies | 1284 views | Posted on: 03/23/2015 | Last updated: 03/23/2015

Residential Architect/Designer (Gaithersburg) - Sustainable Design Group

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Sustainable Design Group is a Custom home design and construction company in Gaithersburg Maryland. We specialize in green, solar, zero energy homes. We are looking for an experienced architect/design…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Architecture,Green Building Jobs,Design

0 replies | 1341 views | Posted on: 02/02/2015 | Last updated: 02/02/2015

 

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