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IWBI Webcast: Learning and Working from Home: Key Takeaways from COVID-19, November 19, 12pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) and epxert panelists for a webcast discussion about strategies for creating workplaces, schools and homes that promote inclusivity and access

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Covid-19,Home Office,Home

0 replies | 1908 views | Posted on: 11/13/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

Free Webinar: Built Environment Education: Green Architecture, April 19, 10am-12pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn about the role buildings play in our climate crisis and how key sustainable design techniques such as renewable energy and designing with nature can instead make buildings a positive force in ou

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1024 views | Posted on: 03/28/2023 | Last updated: 03/29/2023

USGBC Carolinas & AIA Charlotte: Resilience and Regenerative Building, April 17, 4-6pm, Charlotte, North Carolina

by Hani // Social media manager

Gathering in person with USGBC Carolinas and AIA Charlotte to have a conversation about resiliency and regenerative building design to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built,

0 replies | 564 views | Posted on: 03/13/2023 | Last updated: 03/13/2023

Leveraging Change for a Sustainable and Just Future, Inspire Speakers Series by Green Building Alliance, March 30, 5-7:30 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by himj // Student Of Green Building

About the Inspire Speakers Series 
Green Building Alliance has welcomed more than 100 national and local speakers to the Inspire Speakers Series stage since 2012. This beloved series has shared

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1744 views | Posted on: 02/25/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

Free Webinar: Residential Building Electrification Pathways, February 21, 2-3:30 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Across the country, there is a move toward building electrification, replacing appliances that use other fuels with electricity. Learn about the trends in retrofitting we are most likely to see in the

0 replies | 996 views | Posted on: 02/10/2023 | Last updated: 02/10/2023

Free Webinar: Successful Design of the All Electric Kitchen, February 23, 10-11:30 am

by Hani // Social media manager

All-electric kitchens are now mandated for any new construction projects in over 50 California cities as well as many school districts, high-tech B&I kitchens, and higher education. Successful des

0 replies | 1384 views | Posted on: 01/25/2023 | Last updated: 01/25/2023

ABCs of Multifamily Electrification Strategies, A Better Buildings Webinar, February 7, 11 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join this webinar to learn about electrification strategies for multifamily buildings of varying ages, climate zones, and sizes. This discussion will highlight key factors to consider when pursuing el

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 01/08/2023 | Last updated: 01/08/2023

4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering

by Amelie Alice // 4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering

Magnus Group has immense pleasure in inviting you to its “4th Edition of International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering” (Materials 2023) which will be held in Singapore at

Filed under: Engineering Materials Recovery

Keywords: Materials 2023,Composite Materials,Green Materials,Plastomers

0 replies | 919 views | Posted on: 12/19/2022 | Last updated: 12/19/2022

Free Webinar Series: Lighting Fundamentals - 3 Parts: Terminology, Vision and Color; Light Sources; and Design, December 12-16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This 3-class series provides a basic overview of fundamental lighting topics, including lighting terminology, vision, light and color theory, electric light sources, fixtures, controls, as well as int

California Green Building

Keywords: Lighting,Lighting Design,Lighting Fundamentals

0 replies | 1654 views | Posted on: 11/30/2022 | Last updated: 12/01/2022

Webinar: Risk Assessments: Evaluating Buildings Sites for Portfolio Resilience, February 2, 3 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This Better Buildings webinar will explore a variety of strategies commercial building owners can use to address climate-related risks and identify cost-effective strategies and improvements to protec

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Green Building,Urban Resilience,Building Portfolio

0 replies | 1570 views | Posted on: 01/05/2021 | Last updated: 01/05/2021

Webinar: Policy for the Architect Advocate, January 19, 6:30 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Regulations effect the work of architects, planners, and designers. While policy advocacy may not be part of your day-to-day workflow and policymaking may seem far afield from your skillset, you may b

Filed under: Architects

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Sustainable Architecture,Urban Planning,Policy

0 replies | 1641 views | Posted on: 12/20/2020 | Last updated: 12/20/2020

Webinar: Basic Building Science: Moisture Management (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Recorded Webinar: Basic Building Science: Moisture Management
Recorded: May 20, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik and Joey Starr
Cost: $15

Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr present




Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Mold,Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality,Stormwater Management,Moisture Control,Moisture,Moisture Management,Water Management

0 replies | 2937 views | Posted on: 12/11/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Virtual Summit: Passive House Canada -- Building for Resilience, December 8-10

by samanthaklein // Intern

This summit incudes topics such as

- City of Vancouver Resilience Requirements

- Comparing Passive House to BC Step Code on Large scale MURBs

- Thermal Bridge Modeling

- Large Retrofit Bui

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House,green retrofit,Resilience

0 replies | 1286 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020 | Last updated: 12/03/2020

Event: Local Sustainable Economies Conference, 6/7 - 6/9, Boston, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts is excited to present the Local Sustainable Economies Conference at Northeastern University in Boston, MA from June 7 until June 9, 2017 Tickets: $…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1051 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Building Performance Association, Home Performance Regional Educational Series - New England, November 18-19

by SarahA

Stay up to date on top trends and issues in the industry with live and on-demand educational content. Learn about nationally relevant topics like back to work in the COVID-19 environment, heat pumps,

Webinar: Weatherization Workshop, Presented by Center for EcoTechnology, October 28-29

by The Center for EcoTechnology (CET)

At this webinar, you will learn a number of easy DIY home weatherization techniques that will help seal up air leaks and make your home more comfortable and energy efficient. Center for EcoTechnology

Filed under: Other - Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: energy efficient,Weatherization,Center for EcoTechnology,Air Leaks,DIY

0 replies | 1585 views | Posted on: 10/14/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

Reconnect 2020, Urban Green's Online Gala, October 8, 5-6:30 pm EDT

by SarahA

It’s time for the biggest virtual green building party of the year! Urban Green is bringing all the best aspects of our gala into your home. Reconnect with friends and colleagues

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Gala,Carbon Accounting,Climate Technology,Green Trivia

0 replies | 1359 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/28/2020

Webinar: Benchmarking Corporate Sustainability Priorities in Challenging Times, September 24, 2pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Has your company leaned more heavily on sustainability for support during these challenging times? Or has sustainability recently taken a backseat to other business goals in your company? Register for

Filed under: Events

Keywords: EHS,Environmental Health and Safety,Sustainability Management,Strategy,Sustainability Professionals,Corporate Policies

0 replies | 1574 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 09/08/2020

CA Friendly Landscape Training, July 27

by AbbieKnight

Free Class: Learn to create a CA friendly garden using the latest sustainable materials and techniques.

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Community Gardens

0 replies | 1063 views | Posted on: 07/03/2017 | Last updated: 07/05/2017

Next Generation Photovoltaics Lecture Series: Reducing Solar Costs and Accelerating Adoption Webinar, June 27

by AbbieKnight

PV hardware costs have come down dramatically over the last few years and soft costs (non-hardware, such as labor, design, permitting, customer acquisition, etc.) now comprise about 50% of the install…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Roofing Underlayment

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Solar Costs

0 replies | 1348 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017

LEED Green Associate v4 Exam Prep

by lesley1862 // Green Advocate

Become a LEED Green Associate today! The LEED Green Associate credential is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This credential deno…

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,LEED V4

0 replies | 1382 views | Posted on: 06/13/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Rooftop Units: Strategies to Reduce Utility Costs, June 7

by AbbieKnight

Packaged rooftop units are used in more than 50 percent of all commercial buildings. With a focus on small- to medium-sized businesses, we’ll investigate how much they cost to operate. For example, …

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Energy

0 replies | 916 views | Posted on: 06/02/2017 | Last updated: 06/02/2017

Webinar: How Sustainable is Our Global Climate Ethos? June 8th 1:15-2:45pm EST

by Matt Z. // Student

How Sustainable is Our Global Climate Ethos and will it create a sustainable climate? Building on decades of work across the globe by the public and private sectors, has a shared global climate et…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Global Climate Ethos,Climate Action

0 replies | 1823 views | Posted on: 05/24/2017 | Last updated: 05/24/2017

Building Commissioning Fundamentals Course by SeventhWave, June 8th 8:30am-4:00pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Building Commissioning Fundamentals Course by SeventhWave June 8 | 8:30am-4:00pm Hilton Garden Inn: 1443 Pabst Farms Cir, Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Cost: $129 Commissioning is usually a cost-effec…

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Building Commissioning

0 replies | 1572 views | Posted on: 05/06/2017 | Last updated: 05/06/2017

South Carolina Educational Session & Anniversary Celebration, Thursday April 27, 12:30 - 8:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

SOUTH CAROLINA EDUCATIONAL EVENT AND ANNUAL CELEBRATION LEED Platinum Darla Moore School of Business, Columbia, SC Thursday April 27, 2017 oin USGBC South Carolina for our Annual Reunion on Thur…

0 replies | 734 views | Posted on: 04/26/2017 | Last updated: 04/26/2017

 

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