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To educate design professionals about ‘Building Longevity and Sustainability’ and how these concepts impact making buildings more energy efficient, this course examines how foil-faced Poly
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Come learn about the public advocacy work that GBU supports through the Housing Equity, Repair, and Electrification (HERE) for Climate Justice coalition. The HERE for Climate Justice coalition brings
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In this class, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance looks at changing the way hot water is stored and delivered to the tap in residential buildings. The theory behind our approach is called &
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Dream BIG, Build Small is the capstone event of the 2025 Small Development Incubator program led by Build It Green, Held in Sacramento and the Bay Area on successive days, the Showcase is desi
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AHR Expo, February 2-4, Las Vegas, Nevada
The AHR Expo brings the entire HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration) industry together to showcase cutting-edge products and technologies, gain insights from industry leade
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TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action, A USGBC First Friday Webinar, December 5, 1 -2 pm ET
As part of the monhtly First Friday Series, USGBC presents: TRUE Zero Waste: Best Practices in Action.
TRUE certification recognizes facilities, portfolios, events, and construction si
Net Zero Carbon and the Energy Path Forward for Buildings, Online, November 5, 12 - 1 pm ET
This course will cover the definition of Net Zero, how carbon is part of the problem and solution, opportunities to mitigate the operational carbon impact of buildings, and review technologies to meet
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Shelter from the Storm: Powering Community Resilience Hubs, July 19 11AM
Community resilience hubs are locally identified and community-serving facilities that provide residents year-round access to support resources. During extreme weather, they can reduce the burden on e
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Webinar: New Masonry Cleaning Procedures and Design Strategies, AIA Florida, June 14, 11 am ET
The first course (12 pm) provides useful knowledge that can be used to assure a masonry project's surfaces, exterior or interior, has been properly treated during the final wash-down stage of
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For Sale: Healthy, Energy Efficient Micro-Farm in Concord, MA
20 Darton Street in Concord, MA is looking for a new owner!
This is where I have lived for over 45 years and it is time for a change. One of my goals here has been to live in the present
This webinar will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a low maintenance coati
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Today we live in a world that creates more waste than it does reduce, reuse, or recycle. Designers in all disciplines are trying to address this through the exploration of new materials and production
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Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions - Plus, March 24, 12 pm EDT
This course will discuss vertical operating systems to better understand their construction and the operating systems used in each type. Characteristics of various types of vertical operating systems
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FEATURE PRESENTATION: Prefab Residential Architecture, Oliver Bautista Oliver Bautista of Turkel Design will explain the process of how a new single-family dwelling is built using prefabricated wal…
Breaking into Sustainability Careers, January 13, 4-5 PM PST
It’s 2022 and climate change is more important than ever before! If you are interested in how you can make a positive impact, explore meaningful careers in sustainability, and stand out as a can
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GreenBiz '22, February 15-17, Scottsdale, Arizona
Amidst challenging times, the sustainability profession is evolving — with new concerns and opportunities. Sustainable business is bouncing back, and more companies are making more bold com
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Net Zero Culture, Powered by BusinessGreen & part of the Net Zero Festival, December 7
Net Zero Culture will take place live on 7 December 2021 (all content also available on demand).
The net zero transition can only be delivered by people - the skills they master, the communities th
GreenBiz 19, for Sustainable Business, Feb 26 - 28, 2019, Phoenix, AZ
Join the world’s brightest thinkers and most influential sustainability leaders for an unparalleled look into the pressing challenges, emerging trends and biggest opportunities in sustainable bu
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Webinar and Conference: Humid Climate Conference, May 21 - 22, Austin, TX
The Humid Climate Conference is both on site and live. Get the ticket fast before they sold out. The Passive House Austin (PHAUS) Chapter was thinking about how to get more attention to the PHIUS+ …
PHIUS CPHC Training May 14-18, Boston, MA
PHIUS-trained CPHC® consultants are leading the adoption of passive building from coast to coast by designing and building quality-assured projects across all of North America's varied climate zones.…
Greenovate City of Boston, Friday Fun with Greenovate, April 20, 4:30-6pm, Boston, MA
This year for Earth Day, Greenovate Boston will host events during Boston's Civic Engagement Week. Greenovate Boston will be presenting our the Climate Ready Boston Leaders materials to the general pu…
NEWIEE's 2018 Annual Awards Gala - May 1, Boston
The NEWIEE Awards recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of women leaders in the fields of energy and environment. These women have achieved professional excellence within their area of specialty…
March 6 - Boston ASHRAE Meeting - The European Approach to Decrease Energy Use in Buildings
From the beginning of 2006 all new European buildings (residential, commercial, industrial etc.) must have an energy declaration based on the calculated energy performance of the building, including h…
Green Buildings in Our Community, March 21, 5-6 pm, Gulf Gate Library, Sarasota, Florida
Interested in making your home or business a green building? This class will highlight Sarasota County’s approach to green building and what public buildings are certified by the U.S. Green Building…
Intro to Living Building Challenge Jan 25, 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM, USGBC MA, Boston
Join USGBC MA for an introductory session on the newest and most rigorous standard in high performance buildings today. If you are new to the standard or have a few unanswered questions come visit thi…
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