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2022 Symposium on Safe and Secure Schools, Cypress, Texas, October 28

by k.a.vaughn // Green building community

Protecting the physical security and supporting the emotional well being of students in schools has become a national imperative. Successfully addressing these issues requires an interdisciplinary and

Free Greenbuild Webinar: Focus on Metrics: Tools for Catalyzing Decarbonization & Resilience in the Buildings Sector, June 20, 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Greenbuild for an enlightening webinar that delves into the urgent need for climate change mitigation and adaptation in the buildings sector. This webinar will showcase practical tools for d

Free Webinar: Ventilation and HRV - Part 4 in a 5-Part All-Electric in Design and Construction Series, August 29, 9:30-11 am PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

All-Electric in Design & Construction Series

Incorporating all-electric systems into residential and small commercial projects can be a bumpy road, but understanding the nuts and bolts of speci

Weatherization Training for Homeowners, June 10-11, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Southface for an introductory workshop detailing the most important home weatherization improvements that homeowners can use to protect their home and save energy. This training will equip homeow

RE+ Texas, May 14-15, Houston, Texas

by Hani // Social media manager

Since its debut in San Antonio, Texas in 2016, RE+ Texas has garnered the attention of industry leaders and professionals from all cross-sections of the clean energy industry. Since its inception, the

NYC Passive Design/Build™️ Boot Camp, April 22 - 25, Brooklyn, NY

by Hani // Social media manager

4 days of in-person, hands-on, building science deep dive + optional Exam to become a PHI Certified Passive House Tradesperson (CPHT). 

At Brooklyn Navy Yard -- Dating back to the 1800s, this

Free Webinar: How Commercial Solar Drives Residential Demand, March 27, 5 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Most purchasing decisions are affected by social influence, and solar panels are no exception. If you own a solar business, you’ve probably seen social influence in action between homeowners&mda

USGBC-LA: Thought Leadership Series - Occupant Health, March 28, 1 - 3 pm PT

by Hani // Social media manager

The deeper we dive into the relationship our buildings have with our health, the more we realize how our immediate environment has lasting impacts on our health and our behavior.

From indoor air qu

Free Webinar: ADU Planning and Best Practice, March 5, 9-12 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

In an effort to alleviate the States housing crisis, California passed a series of laws to allow homeowners to utilize their lots for building accessory dwelling units. This session aims to provide gu

Free Webinar: Maximizing Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits for Clean Energy and Affordable Housing, February 7, 11:30am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Explore the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax incentives on affordable housing in this comprehensive workshop.

With a focus on practical implementation, learn how IRA tax credits ca

Free Webinar: Window Installation Procedures to Provide Real World Performance and Prevent Water Intrusion, December 14, 12 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Window installation defects are one of the leading causes of water and moisture-related problems in residential construction. Recent energy codes and even Passive House require continuous insulation.

Comparing and Selecting a Lighting Controls System, Free Webinar, November 15, 9 am - 12 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This intermediate-level class will guide designers, engineers, and other specifiers in selecting a lighting control system during the early design process and keeping that design on track as the proje

Smart Buildings Education Session, Online, November 15, 12 pm CST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Smart buildings can support sustainability, health, equity, and resilience. Join us to discuss the optimization of the design and operation of integrated, high-performance buildings. In addition, to e

Webinar: USGBC New Volunteer Orientation, October 16, 2018

by Aditya

We are all in to get everyone in a green building in this generation and volunteers are a key part of accomplishing this big goal. Volunteers were at the core of USGBC’s foundation in 1993, and cont…

Free Webinar: Solar for Affordable Housing: New Policy Implications, September 8, 11 am ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

here have been some big policy changes in the solar landscape, with especially significant implications for affordable housing developers!

Join Resonant Energy, LISC Boston and the Massachusetts As

Greenbuild Summits: The Sustainable Infrastructure Summit, October 13, 8 am PT

by gracemorrison

The Sustainable Infrastructure Summit will discuss best practices in developing and maintaining infrastructure systems that can absorb disturbances in consideration of environmental, economic, and soc

USGBC New York Upstate: Conquer the Energy Code: Commercial - For Architects and Engineers, Nov 30, East Syracuse, NY

by Yishan

The new Energy Code is now in effect! Conquering the Energy Code: Commercial prepares architects and engineers in New York State to comply with the many new requirements in the 2015 NYS Code and desig

Certified Passive House Designer/ Consultant Course, November 12-16, New York, NY

by Yishan

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This course is for all building professionals: architects, MEP and structural engineers, builders and construction managers working in the design and construction of new build and retrofi

BuildingEnergy Boston, March 14 - 15 2019, Boston MA

by Yishan

The BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show is a leading regional event for professionals and practitioners in the fields of high-performance building, energy efficiency, and renewable

Webinar - Circular Economy meets LCA, October 25, 12-1 pm

by Aditya

Take your LCA to the next level—calculate your circularity!
Circular Economy and Life Cycle Assessment are two topics relevant to corporate and product sustainability. Many companies are seekin

Accessible Design, Universal Design, and Social Equity--are we hitting the mark? (Part 2)

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In part 1 of this topic, I discussed the lack of accessible housing in America and explained the difference between accessible design, universal design, and equitable design. As a reminder, accessible

Domes for North Lombok - Rebuilding after a Devastating Earthquake

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

On August 5th, a devastating 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck in North Lombok Indonesia, destroying over 50,00 homes and displacing over 350,000 people. Rate It Green Members DOME Lombok - Eco Village

Energy Foundations Seminar, September 18, 2018, Chicago, Illinois

by Aditya

Want to know more about how you can use the very foundations supporting a building to also deliver a low carbon heating and cooling solution. Illinois Green is happy to share the Deep Foundations I…

Encode Artificial Intelligence into Sustainability

by YijunW

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already more real than people realize. A whopping 70 percent of the companies surveyed this year by Forrester Research plan to use some form of AI by the end of 2018 (F

The 4th Biannual Mid-Atlantic Green Roof Science & Technology Symposium, August 16 - 17, College Park, MD

by YijunW

Green roof system research is a high priority for assured performance in urban low impact development. The MGRST symposium is dedicated to disseminating results of scientific research and technologica…