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Building electrification technologies are potential game changers for getting to zero in the built environment. Join NBI’s Cathy Higgins and Alexi Miller to learn about new research on market-re
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Free Webinar: Making High Integrity Nature-based Claims, September 14, 1-2 pm ET
There is no path to 1.5C without nature-based solutions. Yet, investing in these solutions has become increasingly complex. Guidance from the SBTi, SBTN, VCMI, ICVCM, Oxford Principles and others cont
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In this webinar, part 1 of a 3-part series, Tad Radzinskiwill explain the differences between LCAs and PCFs, why they are important, and how they can help you meet your decarbonization goals. Tad will
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Free Webinar: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and the California Energy Code, August 2, 9-11 am PT
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) are becoming an important form of housing in California but designing and building these units to comply with the Energy Code can be challenging. This course covers the
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The conference will highlight how businesses and communities can work together to:
- Grow investments that support a low-carbon economy;
- Provide examples from urban and rural communities on appr
2023 Affordable Housing Summit, International Living Future Institute, Online, June 20 - 21
ILFI’s Annual Affordable Housing Summit will focus on how to move from practice to policy. The Living Building Challenge is a holistic building standard intended to be both a philosophical struc
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This tour will complement the Water Conservation Showcase educational session titled “Drought to Deluge and provide an opportunity to see the landscaped bioswales of the new Southeast Community
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Join MetroWest Climate Solutions and special guest the Rev. Mariama White-Hammond for a discussion on the intersection of climate change and questions of equity. As a lifelong resident, pastor, and ac
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Pros and Cons of an airtight house
A house needs to breathe, right?
Yes, they do, but not the way most builders or homeowners think they do. Many argue for a leaky house to allow the house to breathe. That is one method
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2023 Housing the Bay Summit, May 4, 12:45-6pm, San Francisco
The time to create more housing for more people at all income levels is now. Housing the Bay 2023 is an opportunity to reflect on this moment in time, rethink our strategies, and work to get more hous
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Vanderbilt University has been honored with a 2020 Leadership Award from the U.S. Green Building Council for the institution’s achievements in green building and its commitment to creating a hea
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Join the NAACP Centering Equity in the Sustainable Building Sector (CESBS) Initiative and the International Code Council on March 2nd for a critical conversation about the role of building codes in ou
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Webinar: Designing Waste Out: Taking Action, Making Change, February 24, 6 pm EST
While research shows the importance of awareness as a necessary first step for behavioral change, research also shows that awareness is necessary but not sufficient. The complexity of issues such as c
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Free Workshop on Home Energy Efficiency, June 10
Join us this Saturday, June 10th for a free workshop on home energy efficiency with Renew Boston to learn how to reduce your monthly energy bills and energy use while improving the year-round comfort …
Cambria’s Coordinates Collection - 14 Quartz Surfaces Designed in Collaboration with Gensler
Green Builder Matt Hoots recently collaborated with Cambria’s Field Marketing Director Ellie Knips to bring Rate It Green Members and audience this video introduction to Cambria’s ne
Webinar: Urban Green - Crushing the Code NYS (Residential), January 21, 9 am EST
Crushing the Code New York State (Residential) is an online course that prepares building and design professionals in New York State to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 ECCCNYS and d
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A thriving green wall in a lobby makes a striking first impression and tends to be a conversation-starter. It is a beautiful living work of art that cools and cleans the air and has been proven to hav
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Webinar: Building Healthy Living Soil for Plant and Planet Health, December 13, 2:30-5pm EST
basic soil microbiology, what it does for plants and our bodies, and how to restore soil life and nourish it without tillage
About this Event
This will be an ONLINE Zoom class!
This Class wil
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NYC Climate Alliance - Creating an Alliance to Achieve NYC's 80x50 Goals - Sept 21
Creating an Alliance to Achieve 80x50 A NYC Climate Action Alliance forum Thursday, Sep 21, 2017 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm The NYC Climate Action Alliance will be holding a panel discussion focused on…
The Road to Our Clean Transportation Future - September 26, Boston
After immense success reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the electric sector across the Northeast, public and private sector leaders are increasingly focusing on the transportation sector. Fueling t…
Recent research points to continuous shifts in market interest as it relates to sustainability. This webinar highlights the REALTORS and Sustainability 2017 Report that points to market opportunities …
GPro Operations & Maintenance Class: August 15, 16, & 22 in North Haven
Participate in the upcoming Green Building Professional - Operations and Maintenance Essentials course (GPRO O&M) and certification exam. This nationally recognized certification course is and is bein…
8th Annual Women in Green Forum, August 30, Los Angeles
The 8th Annual Women in Green Forum will bring together an international audience focused on the latest green innovations. Join us in Southern California to meet face-to-face with those framing the e…
The North Texas Sustainable Showcase Integrative Design, July 13
Integrative design is a process that serves as the foundation to take us to the next and multiple levels beyond sustainability. True sustainability considers far more than siting, materials and effici…
Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Monthly Meeting June 19th 6-7:30pm
The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to any…
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