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Webinar: Embodied Carbon 101 - Process and Firm Culture, August 24, 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: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,Carbon,Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 1413 views | Posted on: 08/07/2020 | Last updated: 08/07/2020

Free USGBC LA Webinar: LA Green Jobs – Virtual Career Fair, April 26, 2:30-4 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Green job seekers: Attend the LA Green Jobs: Virtual Career Fair brought to you by USGBC-LA. 

This is a great opportunity if you’re looking for an opportunity to speak directly with

California Green Building

0 replies | 992 views | Posted on: 03/15/2023 | Last updated: 03/16/2023

USGBC National Capital Region (NCR), Emerging Professionals Career Spotlight, March 14, 5–6 pm, Washington, DC

by Hani // Social media manager

Interested in a career involving sustainability in the built environment? There is a wide variety of education and professional careers that can lead to a place in the green building industry, whether

0 replies | 694 views | Posted on: 02/27/2023 | Last updated: 02/28/2023

USGBC Ohio Green Building Tour Series: Blue Ash Residence (in-person), February 24, 4:30-6:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This LEED Platinum Certified home is a gut-rehab on a 1/4 acre lot is walking distance to downtown Blue Ash. The tax-abated home is extremely energy efficient and features a 5-kW solar array, zoned HV…

0 replies | 605 views | Posted on: 02/15/2023 | Last updated: 02/15/2023

Urban Land Institute (ULI) India Summit 2023, February 15

by Hani // Social media manager

The Urban Land Institute provides leadership in the responsible use of land and in creating and sustaining thriving communities worldwide. ULI is an independent global nonprofit supported by members r

0 replies | 1193 views | Posted on: 01/30/2023 | Last updated: 02/01/2023

Free Webinar: Enhancing Energy Equity In Green Building Practices, January 25, 12–1 pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

The Energy Equity Project, housed at University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, was launched in May 2021 to support BIPOC, frontline, and low-income communities in securing maxi

Michigan Green Building

0 replies | 1116 views | Posted on: 01/10/2023 | Last updated: 01/10/2023

San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) Winter Soiree and Awards Ceremony, January 24, 4:30- 7:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join San Diego Green Building Council (SDGBC) for an evening of celebration, delicious food, local craft beer and wine, and networking! SDGBC is excited to be entering another year with this 

California Green Building

0 replies | 1073 views | Posted on: 12/21/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

Sustainable Demolition - Donating Furnishings and Building Materials (Reduce Waste AND Save on Taxes!)

by Rate It Green Team


As Matt Hoots of Sawhorse Inc. reminds us, part of green building is wasting less.  There are quite a few ways to reduce waste, but among the simpler methods are throwing fewer items into l

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Demolition,Reuse,Georgia,Sustainable Demolition,1920sMakeoverATL,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 4253 views | Posted on: 12/02/2022 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

FREE Green Building Webinar: Get In On The Ground Floor: Modern, Sustainable Healthcare Flooring, November 18, 12pm EST

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain in-depth knowledge of sustainable, resilient fluid-applied flooring. It will discuss how it solves many issues present in both resilient floorin

Filed under: Flooring

Keywords: Flooring,Cork,antimicrobial

0 replies | 1357 views | Posted on: 10/26/2020 | Last updated: 11/30/2020

2nd Annual Residential Michigan Net Zero Conference - Virtual, October 20 - 22

by SarahA

The 2nd annual Zero Net Energy Residential Conference is bringing together State and Regional experts to discuss and share what a Zero-Net home is and ways to break down the barriers to get new and ex

Filed under: Energy

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Solar,Conservation,Net Zero Energy,Zero Net Homes,Zero Net Energy Homes,utilization,generation

0 replies | 923 views | Posted on: 10/14/2020 | Last updated: 10/14/2020

Free Virtual Symposium: In Pursuit of Equitable Development: Lessons from Washington, Detroit, and Boston, Friday, September 25, 12:30-4:30

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The GSD is pleased to present a series of talks and webinars broadcast to audiences via Zoom.

*This lecture will be ONLINE ONLY. For security reasons, virtual attendees must register. 

Filed under: Advocacy

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Social Justice,Equity,Equitable Building,Equitable Development

0 replies | 827 views | Posted on: 09/23/2020 | Last updated: 09/23/2020

A Quick Look at Mitsubishi Electric's Residential HVAC Models - Great Gains in Energy Efficiency (Video)

by Rate It Green Team

At the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bath Show, Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Chad Gillespie from Mitsubishi Electric to review what’s new in their resi

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heating,Air Conditioning,Mitsubishi,Mini Splits

0 replies | 10376 views | Posted on: 09/06/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023

Webinar: Legionella Basics in a COVID-19 World, August 27, 2pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST for a one-hour discussion of Legionnella, the bacteria that can grow in building HVAC and water systems and causes Legionnaires Disease, a se

Filed under: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: HVAC,Air Quality,Water,Air,Legionnaires Disease,Legionnella

0 replies | 1555 views | Posted on: 08/21/2020 | Last updated: 08/21/2020

250 Ivy League courses you can take online right now for free!

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The 8 Ivy League schools are among the most prestigious colleges in the world. They include Brown, Harvard, Cornell, Princeton, Dartmouth, Yale, and Columbia universities, and the University of Pennsy…

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: Online Courses,Ivy League Courses

0 replies | 2768 views | Posted on: 02/13/2017 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

Webinar: Designing and Modeling New Net Zero Homes on Urban Sites Friday, July 17, 12pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Build It Green is hosting Designing and Modeling New Net Zero Homes on Urban Sites presented by Architect Alison Kendall and GreenPoint Rater Mila Sergeeva, of Kendall Architecture. In this

Filed under: Green Point Rated

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,Green Homes,Net Zero Homes

0 replies | 1908 views | Posted on: 07/07/2020 | Last updated: 07/07/2020

Creating Green Buildings, Hosted by Greater Boston Association of REALTORS on Facebook Live, June 25, 2pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This virtual event will walk you through an active 6-unit construction site, built to Passive House standards and developed by Z Capital Investments.

The panelists will discuss the construction of

Filed under: Real Estate

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Real Estate,Green Real Estate

0 replies | 994 views | Posted on: 06/19/2020 | Last updated: 06/19/2020

The Architect's Newspaper: Facades + Boston Conference, June 6

by AbbieKnight

Facades+ returns for a second time to Boston, this time expanding the morning forum with an afternoon of workshops. Facades+ brings together top professionals from the worlds of design, fabrication, a…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1441 views | Posted on: 05/24/2017 | Last updated: 05/24/2017

Clean Tech Trialog: A New Format to Bring Together Investors, Corporations & Startups! June 8, TechSandbox

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Trialog is where Customers/ Investors/ Clean Tech/Energy Startups are organized at tables for fruitful conversation! As a Startup, you get input from investors and prospective customers who are fro…

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 741 views | Posted on: 05/06/2017 | Last updated: 05/17/2017

Green Building Tour of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. School, May 17, Cambridge, MA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

With a pending LEED Platinum certification, the MLK public school has proven to raise the bar when it comes to energy efficiency. In 2015, a solar PV system was installed on the school with the hel…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building Tours

0 replies | 1173 views | Posted on: 04/25/2017 | Last updated: 04/25/2017

Free Event: MIT Water Innovation Prize Final Pitch Night, 5/1, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Cambridge, MA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Watch finalists compete in the MIT Water Innovation Prize for their chance to win up to $30K in innovation grants. See how these students' innovations address the world’s water challenges. Also,…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1253 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Intelligent Buildings and Digital Home Forum - April 26-28, Santa Clara, California

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Continental Automated Buildings Association (CABA) Intelligent Buildings and Digital Home Forum features leading experts and organizations involved in the integration of intelligent building syste…

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 594 views | Posted on: 04/04/2017 | Last updated: 04/04/2017

New England Women in Energy & Environment (NEWIEE) Awards Gala: April 6, 6-9pm

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

Seventh Annual New England Women in Energy & Environment (NEWIEE) Awards Gala When: Thursday, April 6, 6-9pm Where: Boston Park Plaza - 50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116 The…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: NEWIEE

0 replies | 893 views | Posted on: 03/24/2017 | Last updated: 03/24/2017

ETS17 - Energy Thought Summit - March 27-30, Austin

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ETS17 - Energy Thought Summit - March 27-30 "800 Congress" 800 Congress Ave Austin, TX 78701 Energy Thought Summit (ETS) events bring together the world’s thought leaders to debate the sta…

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Energy Thought Summit - ETS,Energy Infrastructure

0 replies | 1122 views | Posted on: 03/12/2017 | Last updated: 03/12/2017

NESEA Pro Green Building Tour - FineHomeBuilding's ZNE Teaching Home, Friday March 31st, 1-5 pm, East Greenwich

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Green Building Tour - FineHomeBuilding's ZNE Teaching Home Northeast Sustainable Energy Association Friday March 31st, 1-5 pm East Greenwich, RI CEUs Pending: 2.5 AIA LU/HSW, 2.0 BPI, and certif…

Filed under: Rhode Island

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Tour,Fine Homebuilding

0 replies | 964 views | Posted on: 03/08/2017 | Last updated: 03/08/2017

Event: Thermal Bridge Modelling for Intermediate Users, 4/14, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Thermal Bridge Modelling for Intermediate Users by New York Passive House Friday, April 14, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST Tickets: $25 Ready to step up your technical skills game? Join NYPH member, E…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Thermal Bridges,NY Passive House,Modelling

0 replies | 1941 views | Posted on: 04/06/2017 | Last updated: 04/06/2017

 

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