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Certified Passive House Consultant CPHC® Online Training, September 12, 4 pm ET

by gracemorrison

Phius (Passive House Institute US) established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. Phius has trained more than 3000 profes

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 1444 views | Posted on: 07/07/2022 | Last updated: 08/26/2022

25th World Premier Energy Forum (WPC) Energy Congress, April 26 -30, 2026, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

by NexdT // Event Management

At the World's Premier Energy Forum, join 25,000 global energy leaders, policymakers, and innovators. The 25th WPC Energy Congress will be hosted for the first time in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,Energy Savings,Energy Policy,Energy Management,Conference,Energy Industry

0 replies | 295 views | Posted on: 10/20/2025 | Last updated: 10/23/2025

RE+ CHARGE H2, November 19 - 20, Seattle, Washington

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

RE+ Events is partnering with the Center for Hydrogen and Renewably Generated E-fuels (CHARGE) to produce RE+ CHARGE H2, our first dedicated hydrogen event. This conference is endorsed by the Pac

0 replies | 713 views | Posted on: 09/29/2025 | Last updated: 09/29/2025

Free GreenHome Institute Webinar: Ambient Buildings that Heat by Nature, Lessons from the (NAEBRS) Conference, October 8, 12 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This webinar presents key points from the NAEBRS symposium, emphasizing design guidelines, components, and construction details for architects, engineers, designers, builders, and homeowners to create

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 993 views | Posted on: 09/09/2025 | Last updated: 09/09/2025

13th International Hemp Building Symposium 2025, October 3-5, Morton, Minnesota

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The 13th International Hemp Building Symposium will take place in Morton, Minnesota, USA, organised by the International Hemp Building Association.

International Hemp Building Association (IHBA) sy

0 replies | 2234 views | Posted on: 08/23/2025 | Last updated: 09/11/2025

Free Webinar: Supporting Clean Energy: Solar Energy and Electric Vehicle Basics, August 18, 12-1 pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

If you are interested in understanding residential solar and electric vehicles, this presentation is for you! The discussion will cover the basics of how solar technology, site considerations, and any

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 543 views | Posted on: 08/04/2025 | Last updated: 08/05/2025

Free Webinar: Excellent Alternatives to Plastic Packaging, July 31, 7-8 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Right now, it’s difficult for consumers to avoid single-use plastic packaging. But change is possible, and more businesses are innovating to find better, less toxic, less wasteful, and more sust

0 replies | 427 views | Posted on: 07/11/2025 | Last updated: 07/11/2025

Free Webinar: Electronic Leak Detection: Lessons Learned from ELD Testing and Continuous Monitoring, July 17, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This session covers the lessons learned from multiple case studies regarding electronic leak detection (ELD) quality control testing as part of new construction, forensic testing in existing buildings

0 replies | 560 views | Posted on: 06/17/2025 | Last updated: 06/30/2025

Online Conference: Reimagine Buildings ’25: Past Present Future, June 12, 9 am - 9 pm,ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Reimagine Buildings 25 is more than just theory - it’s about real-world impact. Pssive House Accelerator brings together the best of the best from the world of building decarbonization

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1095 views | Posted on: 05/20/2025 | Last updated: 05/20/2025

Free Webinar: Powering Your Home with Solar Energy, June 10, 7-8:30 pm CT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

In this discussion with an Illinois Solar Education Association Solar Ambassador, you will learn:
 

  • How solar energy works in Illinois
  • The benefits and challenges of residential solar en

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 921 views | Posted on: 05/06/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Webinar: Find and Select Better Materials for LEED Projects with Ecomedes, September 21, 2 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

Drastically reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for your LEED or green building project, learn how to list a product, automate a product's LEED documentation process with one

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building Materials,Sustainable Products,ecomedes

0 replies | 1621 views | Posted on: 08/29/2022 | Last updated: 08/29/2022

Webinar: Designing Touchless Solutions for Proper Hand Hygiene in Commercial Restrooms, October 18, 12 pm ET

by gracemorrison

How can commercial restroom design reduce touchpoints, promote proper hand hygiene, and reduce the spread of infection? This course explores this timely question. Attendees will first hear an overview

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

0 replies | 966 views | Posted on: 07/28/2022 | Last updated: 09/28/2022

Lunch and Learn Webinar: Introduction to Tubular Daylighting, August 10, 12pm

by gracemorrison

Learn about the latest advanced optical daylighting technology and the product category of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDD), which makes daylighting a space as easy as applying traditional lighting e

California Green Building

0 replies | 1676 views | Posted on: 07/15/2022 | Last updated: 07/17/2022

Webinar: Innovations in Climate Solutions, Arizona State University's School of Sustainability, May 16, 1:15-2:45pm PDT

by YijunW

Innovations in Climate Solutions May 16, 2018 1:15 to 2:45 PM EDT To take the action needed to thrive in a climate changed future, we need to design, develop, and implement a host of innovative t…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1027 views | Posted on: 05/10/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

Free Online Green Careers Event: Virtual ESG Career Fair, August 3, 5 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This online career networking event is offered by USGBC LA. If you're looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment wit

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Careers,Sustainability Jobs,ESG

0 replies | 2074 views | Posted on: 06/19/2022 | Last updated: 06/19/2022

E209 Advanced Smart Building Technologies, Online Course, July 25

by gracemorrison

What are the new building automation systems, programs and features – post pandemic and with the new generation of occupants?

How do these new systems contribute to Green, Energy Efficient an

Developing Technologies

0 replies | 1745 views | Posted on: 06/07/2022 | Last updated: 07/11/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: The Perfect Pair: Sustainable HDPE + Copper Restroom Touch-Points, July 14, 12-1 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

When designing a restroom, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that are durable, hygienic, and sustainable. Join us in this one-hour course as we explore practical

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Facilities Management,restrooms,Commercial Restrooms,Facilities,HDPE,Commercial Building,Copper

0 replies | 1110 views | Posted on: 05/26/2022 | Last updated: 06/06/2022

Green Built Alliance Webinar: Building with Trees, May 24, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will provide an overview of the value of tree canopy and climate benefits of trees, tree protection while building, and regional context for tree protection.

Students will leave equippe

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Construction,Land Science,Trees,architectural canopies,canopy systems

0 replies | 1327 views | Posted on: 04/30/2022 | Last updated: 05/05/2022

Passive House Symposium, Nov 7, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Passive House buildings have been growing in size, scope, and impact across the region and this year’s symposium will be a showcase for real-world data on energy performance, financial cost, air qua…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1022 views | Posted on: 07/19/2018 | Last updated: 07/19/2018

Study: Renters Expect a Green Living Environment and They Are Willing to Pay Extra For It

by YijunW

Nowadays, renters are expecting sustainable features such as energy efficiency and good indoor air quality in their apartments. It is a trend that is supported by the government. The entire multifamil

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

0 replies | 3544 views | Posted on: 07/12/2018 | Last updated: 02/16/2023

Greentown Labs Bold Ideas Challenge: Ideation Event, July 26-27, 3-9 pm, Somerville, MA

by Aditya

Greentown Labs BOLD IDEAS CHALLENGE is a 6 month accelerator program housed at Greentown Labs, the largest cleantech incubator in the United States and focussed on connecting entrepreneurs with the me…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greentown Labs,Bold Ideas Challenge

0 replies | 2105 views | Posted on: 06/25/2018 | Last updated: 06/26/2018

GridConnext: Tracking the Convergence of Energy, Transportation, Storage, and the Grid, December 4 - 6, Washington, D.C.

by YijunW

gridCONNEXT brings together business, utility, finance, and policy leaders to explore the most important topics impacting the grid. The event convenes world-class experts to explore diverse perspectiv…

Filed under: Washington, DC

0 replies | 1061 views | Posted on: 06/13/2018 | Last updated: 06/27/2018

Reducing our Daily Use of Plastic

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Plastic is something we come into contact with multiple times a day, whether it’s when we order our coffee in the morning, pack our lunch for work or pick-up take out from our favorite restauran

Filed under: Environment

0 replies | 3390 views | Posted on: 06/06/2018 | Last updated: 02/17/2023

LEED Must Address Climate Change by Updating - Team Submits "LEEDing on Climate Change" Proposal for Upgrading LEED 4.1

by YijunW

Development of LEED started in 1993 by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Over the past 20 years, LEED has become the dominant green building design standard in the US and arguably…

Filed under: Advocacy

0 replies | 1962 views | Posted on: 05/25/2018 | Last updated: 06/05/2018

Greenbuild India: Human X Nature, November 15 - 18, 2018, Mumbai, India

by YijunW

Greenbuild India, Human X Nature is the flagship event for sustainability professionals. Greenbuild India offers a forum for the green building community to unite, change lives, revolutionize busin…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 1356 views | Posted on: 05/17/2018 | Last updated: 05/17/2018

 

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