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FREE Green Building Webinar - Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, Thursday, May 7, 12pm

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Keywords: restrooms,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 1606 views | Posted on: 04/14/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

Air Sealing to Achieve Zero Net Energy - New Techniques and Applications, November 21, 12pm - 7:30pm EDT

by SarahA

One of the key components to achieving a Zero Net Energy building is the tightness of its envelope to air infiltration.

Learning objectives include:

  • Summarize where and how buildings leak air

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Building Codes,Conservation,air sealing,Net Energy,Zero Net Energy Building,Blower Doors,Foam Sealants,Whole house fans

0 replies | 1083 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 10/26/2020

Webinar: Community Resilience Planning Guide for Buildings and Infrastructure, October 21, 1pm - 2:30pm EDT

by SarahA

The Community Resilience Planning Guide not only provides direction on how to plan for and implement measures to improve community resilience, it also introduces science-based tools to measure resilie

Filed under: Urban Planning

Keywords: Community Resilience Planning,Buildings and Infrastructures,Alternative Strategies,Resilience Tool Kit,Climate Resilience

0 replies | 1012 views | Posted on: 10/15/2020 | Last updated: 10/15/2020

Webinar: Benchmarking and Energy Efficiency Carousel - BIT Building Case Studies, October 7, 8-10am CDT

by SarahA

Instead of multiple presentations this month, USGBC - Missouri Gateway Chapter is excited to welcome Jenny Carney as our speaker to discuss the BIT Building System. BIT is a building perform

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Certifications,USGBC Missouri,USGBC Missouri Gateway,BIT,Building Systems

0 replies | 769 views | Posted on: 09/27/2020 | Last updated: 09/27/2020

Low Profile, All Fiberglass Essential Windows by Marvin (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


 

At the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bathroom Show, Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Kevin Kline of Marvin Windows about their Essential Collection.  Where th


Filed under: Fiberglass Windows

Keywords: Energy Star,Windows,Marvin Windows

0 replies | 10061 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023

NZ20, Net Zero Building Conference & Expo, September 15 - 16

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As we focus on solving the climate crisis, our human family is focused on equality and the Black Lives Matter movement. Equality is a basic human right — to be free from fear, to be safe. To be

Keywords: Netzero,NetZero Energy

0 replies | 1600 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/21/2020

Webinar: USGBC Missouri Gateway Presents: Energy Efficiency Measures with Resiliency Benefits, August 11, 5:30-7pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEED Fellow Jenny Carney will introduce tools and case studies for getting more than energy savings from efficiency projects. Key indicators and strategies for resiliency to the physical, reputation,

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Resilience,USGBC Missouri

0 replies | 1175 views | Posted on: 07/20/2020 | Last updated: 07/20/2020

Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) Webinar: Embodied Carbon 101 - Carbon Accounting, July 27, 3 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Embodied Carbon 101 (EC101) series will give AEC professionals foundational embodied carbon knowledge and empower them to incorporate carbon considerations into their work. Rather than attempting

Filed under: Green Building Finance

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Carbon,Green Building Finance,Boston Society of Architects - BSA,Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 1477 views | Posted on: 07/10/2020 | Last updated: 07/10/2020

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) - Board of Directors Position Available

by AbbieKnight

Each year, the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) Membership elects individuals to serve on their Board of Directors. This year, they are adding an open application period to the pr

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Northeast Solar Energy Association - NESEA,Board of Directors

0 replies | 1639 views | Posted on: 06/23/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

FREE Webinar: Uncontrolled Moisture: The Enemy of a Healthy Home, June 17, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

We all know that fresh air ventilation and whole house air filtration are important to achieving a healthy home but there is one other major component that is often not considered – dedicated mo

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Related to: Education ,Indoor Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Indoor Air Quality,Humidity,Moisture Control

0 replies | 1111 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Webinar: GreenCE: Sustainable Hand Dryer Solutions, June 11, 12pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will discuss how hand dryers have evolved from the first generation of hand dryers to the efficient, hygienic wave of the present and future. Examining the newest features available,

Filed under: Appliances

Related to: Green Consumer Products

Keywords: Electric Hand Dryers,Hand Dryer,Green hygiene

0 replies | 1309 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/29/2020

Radio BE-Ex: New York's Path to Decarbonization Webcast with Janet Joseph, May 21, 1-2 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

New York State has one of the most progressive climate action plans in the country– a commitment to 100 percent carbon free electricity by 2040, and carbon neutrality across all sectors of the e

Filed under: Podcasts

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,NYSERDA,Decarbonization,Radio

0 replies | 1062 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

USGBC Virtual Town Hall Executive Meeting: Hosted by USGBC Florida, Monday, May 11 9-11 am

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

A lot has changed over the past few weeks that is impacting our daily lives, but one thing has not: sustainability and resiliency are still at the core of building healthy, efficient and equitable bui

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Related to: Other

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED,USGBC,USGBC Florida

0 replies | 1261 views | Posted on: 04/30/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

Modern Framing Techniques that Work - Webinar, 11/30 - 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Modern Framing Techniques that Work Wednesday, November 30 1–2 pm Central Free to view, pay $95 for credit PRESENTER John Stephany Madison Area Technical College Are you a skeptic when…

Filed under: Webinars

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Framing

0 replies | 999 views | Posted on: 11/29/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

Passive House Massachusetts: LEEDv4 & PHIUS Passive House Standards, May 9, 6:30-8 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

LEEDv4 & PHIUS Passive House Standards PH Mass May 9, 2017 6:30 to 8 PM @ BSA Boston Nick Falkoff, Principal of Auburndale Builders Inc This presentation will look at requirements and threshold…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1065 views | Posted on: 05/08/2017 | Last updated: 05/08/2017

Event: Grey to Green Conference, 5/8 - 5/10, Toronto, Canada

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Make Better Infrastructure Decisions Senior levels of government continue to overlook the many benefits of investing in living green infrastructure such as urban forests, green roofs, and walls whe…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 737 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Job opportunities with PHIUS, Chicago, Illinois

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

It’s an exciting time at PHIUS! We’re seeing a rapid uptake of the PHIUS+ 2015 Passive Building standard, and growing participation in our professional and product certification programs as well. …

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Illinois Green Building Group

Keywords: PHIUS,Internship Opportunity,Chicago, IL,WUFI

0 replies | 1355 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

NECEC 2017 Navigate Connector & Partner Summit (4/3 @ 8:30-5:30pm @ 5 Times Sq., NYC)

by aahassonjee

Connectors and Partners of the Northeast Clean Energy Council's (NECEC) Cleantech Navigate Northeast program will convene in New York City on April 3 for the Navigate Connector & Partner Summit, their…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 944 views | Posted on: 03/28/2017 | Last updated: 03/28/2017

Battery Breakthrough by CUNY Energy Institute: Low Cost, Long Life, Non-Toxic & Safe

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

A low-cost, nonflammable battery with a high energy density and the capability of thousands of more recycling cycles than any comparable battery to come out of a laboratory has been developed by resea…

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Energy,Solar,Wind,Battery Storage

0 replies | 2976 views | Posted on: 03/13/2017 | Last updated: 03/13/2017

NESEA Green Building Pro Tour - New England's Largest Passive House, Friday June 9, Boston

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

Green Building Pro Tour - New England's Largest Passive House Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday June 9 Boston, Massachusetts CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and certificat…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: LEED,Green Building Tour,Passive House,PHIUS

0 replies | 1236 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 11/08/2019

Home Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Workshop, Tuesday, February 28, Greenfield

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Home Energy Efficiency and Weatherization Workshop Presented by tje Center for EcoTechnology Tuesday, February 28 6 - 7 pm Greenfield Public Library 402 Main Street - Greenfield CET's ho…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Weatherization

0 replies | 733 views | Posted on: 02/22/2017 | Last updated: 02/22/2017

A film worth watching: How to keep cool without costing the Earth?

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

About 6% of the electricity generated in America is used to power air-conditioning systems that cool homes and offices. As countries such as Brazil, China and India grow richer, they will surely do li…

Filed under: Other Products

Keywords: Carbon Reduction,Materials Science,Cooling Technique

0 replies | 2393 views | Posted on: 02/14/2017 | Last updated: 02/14/2017

Event: Conquering the Energy Code for Architects & Engineers - Residential. February 3, 9am - 5pm Manhattan

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Conquering the Energy Code for Architects & Engineers - Residential February 3, 9am - 5pm Urban Green Council - Manhattan 55 Broad Street, 9th Floor - Blue Room New York, NY The new Energy Code…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Code,NYC Events,Continuing Education Credits

0 replies | 778 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

U.S. Building Sector Emissions Down Again!

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

The 2030 Challenge, which initially began in 2005, is ALL about lowering U.S. building sector energy consumption so that by the year 2030, all buildings/developments/renovations will be carbon neutral…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: ASHRAE,Architecture 2030,The 2030 Challenge,U.S. Building Sector Emissions,AIA

0 replies | 1714 views | Posted on: 01/19/2017 | Last updated: 01/20/2017

Passive House Massachusetts Meeting - "One Year in a Passive House"- Dec 13, 6:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Massachusetts: One Year in a Passive House! December 13, 2016 | 6:30 PM - 8 PM BSA Space 290 Congress Street, Suite 200 Boston What’s it like to live in a passive house? …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 971 views | Posted on: 12/12/2016 | Last updated: 12/12/2016

 

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