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#1920sMakeoverATL House Update - Foundation Work has Started

by Rate It Green Team

The #1920sMakeoverATL Project is in full gear now (!), and foundation work has started! Matt and the ATL team have decided to prop up the house on piers and completely rebuild the foundation. The orig

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

0 replies | 1981 views | Posted on: 03/28/2022 | Last updated: 12/05/2022

Virtual Green Marketing Roundtable Parts I & II, March 11 and March 25, 10 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Marketing Roundtable Part 1: Green REsources Council Resources
Monday, March 11, 10 am - Noon

"Green Eileen" will host a series of Green Real Estate Marketing Roundtables, with sur


0 replies | 493 views | Posted on: 03/02/2024 | Last updated: 03/26/2024

Regenerative South: Looking Ahead to LF24 in Atlanta, Free and Online, February 27, 11 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us for a lively discussion in this free virtual webinar with ILFI CEO, Lindsay Baker and distinguished guest speakers to explore what’s happening with the regenerative movement in the US So

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 526 views | Posted on: 02/15/2024 | Last updated: 02/15/2024

Free Webinar: Extending Your Roof's Lifecycle: How to Get the Most Out of Your Roof, February 13, 1:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Buildings today incorporate lighter-weight structural materials than those built years ago. Contemporary roofing systems should, therefore, have the ability to withstand the increased substrate moveme

California Green Building

0 replies | 659 views | Posted on: 01/26/2024 | Last updated: 01/30/2024

Free Webinar: Understanding Sustainable Buildings, February 12, 2-4pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

The Methodist Church voted to reach Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2030.
But how do we do it?

As part of their push towards an A Rocha Eco District Award, the Southampton District is hosting a se


Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

0 replies | 934 views | Posted on: 01/03/2024 | Last updated: 01/03/2024

NEWEA 2024: Annual Conference & Exhibit, January 21-24

by Hani // Social media manager

The NEWEA Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference is a platform for water and wastewater professionals in New England to volunteer their time and expertise in preserving and managing our water en

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 962 views | Posted on: 12/06/2023 | Last updated: 12/06/2023

Free Webinar: Zero is the New Black: The Path to Carbon Neutrality, December 15, 10 am PST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This class is offered in partnership with San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E). Buildings have one of the highest carbon footprints—they currently contribute to 30% of global annual greenhouse

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: Innovation,Emissions,Greenhouse Gas Emissions,Technology,Net Zero Energy,Carbon Neutrality

0 replies | 921 views | Posted on: 11/21/2023 | Last updated: 11/21/2023

Circular Economy in the Buildings Sector, November 30, 5:30-8 pm, Online and In Boston, Massachusetts (Free Event)

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join Greentown Labs to celebrate the kickoff of Go Build 2023, a Greentown Go startup-corporate partnerships accelerator program focused on advancing circularity and decarbonizatio

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Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Materials,Innovation,Construction,Waste Management,built environment,Decarbonization,Circularity

0 replies | 854 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

7th Annual Sustainable Detroit Forum 2023, November 7, Detroit, Michigan

by Hani // Social media manager

The USGBC Detroit Region and partners are thrilled to announce the 7th annual Sustainable Detroit Forum! Join USGBC for a day of connecting and learning about the amazing sustainability work happ

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 824 views | Posted on: 10/25/2023 | Last updated: 10/30/2023

Free HVAC Systems Webinar: Load Calculations, Equipment Selection, System Airflow and Layout, November 2, 9 am PT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Improved design, installation and commissioning practices lead to a dramatic improvement in building energy consumption, indoor air quality, and comfort. There are six performance factors that can be

Filed under: Webinars

California Green Building

Keywords: HVAC,California,Residential Construction,Indoor Air Quality,Ventilation Systems

0 replies | 792 views | Posted on: 10/07/2023 | Last updated: 10/07/2023

Webinar: IAQ Strategies for Healthy Buildings, June 15, 1 pm CT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The COVID-19 pandemic has not only radically changed how we live, but has brought indoor air quality to the forefront. IAQ has never been more important than it is right now when it comes to the healt

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,High Performance,Indoor Air Quality,built environment

0 replies | 1088 views | Posted on: 06/04/2022 | Last updated: 06/04/2022

Webinar: Building Resilience -- Community as a Building Block of Resilience, June 3, 2:30 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

As American communities are confronted by compounded and systematic challenges, we need new models to build resilience for all people. Communities that are connected and empowered are better off today

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California Green Building

Keywords: Urban Development,Community Resilience

0 replies | 1363 views | Posted on: 05/18/2022 | Last updated: 05/18/2022

USGBC First Friday Webinar: All In for Equity – Shedding Light on the Headlines, May 6, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This session walks attendees through the most recent updates made to LEED and credentialing, as well as introduce new, tested strategies and resources. Speakers discuss the direction of the building i

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: LEED,Equity

0 replies | 1120 views | Posted on: 04/16/2022 | Last updated: 04/16/2022

Women in Sustainable Careers Panel, February 27, Columbia University - NY

by Krishna Vansadia

An increasing number of women are pursuing careers in sustainability and rising to leadership positions within the industry. The Earth Institute, the M.S. in Sustainability Management Program, and the…

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1374 views | Posted on: 02/21/2018 | Last updated: 02/27/2018

What does it really MEAN to build GREEN? Online, March 9, 3:30-5 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What will your footprint look like?

Buildings generate nearly 40% of annual global carbon emissions. It’s our role as AEC professionals to help change that dire statistic through innovative g

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 818 views | Posted on: 03/08/2022 | Last updated: 03/08/2022

Telling Your Green Building Story with Rate It Green - Let's Get Started!

by Rate It Green Team


Let's build your green building brand together by celebrating your company's accomplishments, leading edge products and services, and team.  Rate It Green can help you create and p

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

0 replies | 524 views | Posted on: 01/26/2022 | Last updated: 02/13/2023

New Construction Done Right: Strategies to Improve Efficiency in Buildings, January 26, 10-11 AM PT

by Richard Minasian // Student

California’s buildings of tomorrow will be deeply energy efficient, smart, and resilient – but designers and builders have a multitude of choices to make in order to achieve success. The j

Filed under: Development

California Green Building

Keywords: Construction,Buildings,Efficiency

0 replies | 1374 views | Posted on: 01/13/2022 | Last updated: 01/13/2022

Moisture, Fire, Insulation & working with Builders 12/10 #BS LIVE, 1-2pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

#BS Friday LIVE brings you Building Science & more each and every Friday.

Mark & Dave invite you to meet:

Dan Edelman, PMP
National Business Development Manager
Builders Building Insul



Filed under: Mineral Wool Insulation

Keywords: Insulation,ROCKWOOL,Stone Wool,Mineral Wool,Stone Wool Insulation,Mineral Wool Insulation

0 replies | 904 views | Posted on: 12/10/2021 | Last updated: 12/10/2021

Green Catalysis and Sustainable Energy: Promoting Sustainability through Green Chemistry, November 15-16, 2018, Dubai, UAE

by YijunW

Green Catalysis 2018 invites all the scholars, researchers from all over the world to attend and present their respective scientific research at “Annual Conference on Green Catalysis and Sustainable…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 920 views | Posted on: 05/18/2018 | Last updated: 05/18/2018

"Right Sized" Net Zero House, May 19, 11am - 1:00pm, Higganum, CT

by YijunW

YOU’RE INVITED Take an open wall, open house tour of a great net zero home we’re in the midst of building in Higganum. The home achieves high performance and affordability by asking, “how much …

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 768 views | Posted on: 05/11/2018 | Last updated: 05/11/2018

EBC 25th Annual EBEE Awards and 28th Annual Meeting, June 27, Boston, MA

by YijunW

Each year, the Environmental Business Council of New England (EBC) recognizes companies, organizations and individuals for outstanding environmental / energy accomplishments in the promotion of a sust…

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Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1138 views | Posted on: 05/03/2018 | Last updated: 05/03/2018

International Symposium on Sustainable Aviation, July 9 - 11, Rome, Italy

by YijunW

The aviation industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. It can be viewed as making a positive contribution to sustainability. ISSA, international, multi-disciplinary symposium, ai…

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

0 replies | 850 views | Posted on: 04/26/2018 | Last updated: 04/28/2018

Webinar: Small Commercial Sector: beyond Lighting Program Strategies, April 25, 11am-12pm

by YijunW

The small commercial sector is historically difficult to reach due to diversity in business types and other market barriers. As federal lamp standards become more stringent and market penetration of e…

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 623 views | Posted on: 04/13/2018 | Last updated: 04/15/2018

Webinar: “Community Choice Energy: Power and Purpose," May 16th, 2pm-3pm

by AbbieKnight

Community Choice agencies (CCAs) serve their communities with electrical power. There are other dimensions of power that CCAs engage in, such as the power of decision-making, the power of local contro…

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: clean energy,Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 981 views | Posted on: 04/03/2018 | Last updated: 04/03/2018

WMGC Green Night: New Strategies for High Performance Affordable Homes 5-7pm Wednesday March 14 - Northampton, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

WMGC Green Night: 5-7pm Wednesday March 14 New Strategies for High Performance Affordable Homes An ongoing challenge in sustainable building has been to bring beautiful, high energy performance ho…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House

0 replies | 1347 views | Posted on: 03/07/2018 | Last updated: 03/07/2018

 

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