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Sustainable Facilities Forum (Now Online), California's Building Boom, May 14

by mkilmartin // Intern

California’s public sector is committed to leading by example in its building practices, from design and construction to operations and maintenance. This commitment is reflected in the sustainab

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,California,Sustainable Schools

1 replies | 2206 views | Posted on: 10/08/2019 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

Our Ice Dam - Frustrating, Expensive, and a bit of a Mystery

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

If you've had an ice dam, you're not alone.  I heard a funny noise late at night in our kitchen, and though I was sure it would be nothing, I went to investigate.  As I got closer, I

Filed under: Roofing

Keywords: maintenance,Roofing,Roofs,Leaks,Snow,Ice,Ice dams,Roof Raking,Roof Leaks,Water damage

1 replies | 1324 views | Posted on: 02/05/2026 | Last updated: 05/01/2026

Free Webinar: Momentum Forward: California Green Building Advocacy Day Recap, June 18, 12-1 pm, PT

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This event describes how California Advocacy Day went, key insights and discussion points with State legislators and their teams, and next steps to keep the momentum going.

State Advocacy

California Green Building

1 replies | 685 views | Posted on: 05/26/2025 | Last updated: 05/26/2025

High Performance Residential Vapor Barriers - StegoHome and the #1920sMakeoverATL Renovation

by Rate It Green Team

 
For the #1920sMakeoverATL home, Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc shares a great example of how designing the foundation right and using sustainable, durable, and quality product

Filed under: Concrete Accessories

Keywords: Passive House,ROCKWOOL,Vapor Barriers,Clean Vapor,Slab,StegoHome,Stego Industries,Foundation Layers,Mastic

1 replies | 4562 views | Posted on: 11/28/2022 | Last updated: 02/27/2023

Sustainability in Tile and Stone Installations, September 1, 1-2pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This generic educational seminar will provide architects and specifiers with information on how to specify and use tile and stone to promote a healthy building environment. Life cycle analysis of vari

Filed under: Tile

Keywords: Stone,Tile

1 replies | 2061 views | Posted on: 08/11/2021 | Last updated: 08/16/2021

Free Webinar: City Sustainable Building Policy - Opportunities for Better Implementation, Minnesota Cities, May 5, 8:30 am EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

A number of Minnesota cities have established sustainable building policies, also known as green building policies or standards, in order to meet sustainability and climate goals. In exchange for fina

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Green Building,Minnesota,city

1 replies | 1649 views | Posted on: 04/19/2021 | Last updated: 04/28/2021

Webinar: Solid Wall Insulation with Nick Parsons, April 28, 12:30 EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

Nick Parsons has worked for over 30 years in energy-efficient and sustainable building and renewable energy. For 10 years from 2000-2010 he ran a community-sector project in Sheffield promoting and de

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Energy,Construction,Retrofit,Insulation

1 replies | 1844 views | Posted on: 04/12/2021 | Last updated: 04/16/2021

How I Green Built This With CGBC, April 7 5:30PM CST

by Ashley Freeman

Colorado Green Building Guild’s next installment of "How I GREEN Built This" discusses what 2020 was like for both Residential and Commercial Construction and what we can expect for 20

CaraGreen Webinar: Fitwel - Get to Know the Latest Healthy Building Standard, January 12, 12 - 1 pm EST (Free!)

by CaraGreen

Design trends are constantly changing... especially as health comes to the forefront. While the consideration of human health in our built environment isn’t entirely new, it is just now that the bui

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Materials,Health,Fitwel,Caragreen

1 replies | 1895 views | Posted on: 01/06/2021 | Last updated: 01/10/2021

Free Webinar: Rheem Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater 101, November 5, 3 - 4pm

by Rheem Manufacturing, Water Heating Division

The newest Rheem® Proterra Hybrid Electric Water Heater is easy to sell, install and service. It’s the most efficient water heater available, offering free cooling as a side benefit of where

Filed under: Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Water Heaters,Hybrid Electric Heat Pump Water Heaters,Plumbing,Green Plumbing

1 replies | 1236 views | Posted on: 10/24/2020 | Last updated: 04/15/2021

FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Get In On The Ground Floor: Modern, Sustainable Healthcare Flooring, September 24, 12-1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

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,Healthcare

1 replies | 1442 views | Posted on: 09/16/2020 | Last updated: 09/17/2020

Online Forum: Community Solar, Energy Storage, and Beyond by GreenHomeNYC, August 19, 6:30-8 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What is happening in community solar and energy storage these days, and how are they moving the needle on renewables in New York?
 

In New York, solar energy still accounts for less than 2% o


Filed under: Solar

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,Renewable Energy,Energy Storage,Community Solar,renewables

1 replies | 1602 views | Posted on: 08/10/2020 | Last updated: 10/14/2020

RE + Storage Advanced Masterclass, New Delhi, May 5-6

by mkilmartin // Intern

A 2 day training module providing insight into the latest energy transition outlook for both RE and storage technologies.

This Masterclass will enable the audience to examine and implement storage

Filed under: Education

India Green Building

1 replies | 1222 views | Posted on: 03/21/2020 | Last updated: 10/14/2020

Support the US Clean Power Plan to reduce carbon, create jobs & spur Clean Energy Economy #GenerateChange

by Steven_Spicer

The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric power plants—the single largest source of global warming pollution in the U.S. It’s …

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Related to: Environmental Activism

1 replies | 1425 views | Posted on: 11/17/2014 | Last updated: 11/17/2014

Futurebuild 2019, March 5-7 in London, UK

by AbbieKnight

At Futurebuild 2019, the focus will be on tackling the biggest challenges impacting the built environment. A unique destination for you to gain unrivalled insights and hands-on experience around the l

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Innovation,built environment

1 replies | 1822 views | Posted on: 02/11/2019 | Last updated: 02/12/2019

The Next Generation of Housing – Prefabricated Homes

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Traditionally, the process of constructing a house takes place on the same piece of land where the house will stay when completed. Construction teams travel to the same outdoor site for months and are

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Prefabricated Homes

1 replies | 6605 views | Posted on: 06/28/2018 | Last updated: 02/17/2023

Radon Gas Mitigation in New Construction - A Chance to Get it Right

by Stego Industries, LLC

Sub-slab soil vapor migration into building envelopes can pose a real threat to the longevity of building materials (i.e. flooring materials), affect energy efficiency, as well as impact indoor air qu

Filed under: Concrete

1 replies | 5506 views | Posted on: 05/29/2018 | Last updated: 02/17/2023

PHIUS North American Passive House Conference, September 27 - October 1, Seattle, Washington

by AbbieKnight

NAPHC is the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science expertise. Core Conference Presentations will focus on: -Deep buildi…

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Passive House

1 replies | 2057 views | Posted on: 05/31/2017 | Last updated: 08/14/2017

USGBC MA Healthy Materials Summit- 2016 - October 26 - 8 am - 12 noon, Cambridge

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

USGBC MA Healthy Materials Summit- 2016 October 26, 8 am - 12 noon Bringing together institutions, businesses, designers, builders, and manufacturers, to promote the demand for healthy building…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Healthy Building,Building Materials

1 replies | 1600 views | Posted on: 09/14/2016 | Last updated: 10/24/2016

Solar Roadways: Sensational Breakthrough, or Have We Considered this Fully?

by Ian S.D.

The Missouri State Department of Transportation (MoDOT) recently unveiled plans to develop solar roadways on Historic Route 66. The plans are part of MoDOT’s “Road to Tomorrow” initiative: a bro…

Filed under: Energy

Missouri Green Building

1 replies | 3401 views | Posted on: 07/11/2016 | Last updated: 01/10/2017

MA State House: Energized To Discuss New Energy Bill

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

This past Wednesday, there was tension in the Massachusetts House, as state representatives began debating a new energy bill. The bill requires MA utilities to seek out long-term contracts to purchase…

What are Helpful Sources of Affordable and Healthy Green Housing News and Information?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Where do you find sustainable and healthy affordable housing information? Please feel encouraged to share your finds. We can save so much time for those a bit further down the learning curve, and…

Equity and Green Building

1 replies | 701 views | Posted on: 03/12/2016 | Last updated: 03/12/2016

PACE Financing for Green Building

by NathanKashdan // Student

An increasingly popular way of financing any green building retrofit is PACE Financing. Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) Financing could lead the way to making green retrofitting more afforda…

Filed under: Green Building Finance

Keywords: PACE,financing,green retrofit

1 replies | 1765 views | Posted on: 08/11/2015 | Last updated: 06/17/2016

"e" inc.'s Summer Science Discovery Program

by e inc // Environment Science Learning & Action Center

OPENINGS STILL AVAILABLE! e inc.'s Summer Science Discovery Program is a hands-on, full day program open to youth ages 6-12. Delve into the science of oceans and our own New England Habitat with …

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

1 replies | 1341 views | Posted on: 05/12/2015 | Last updated: 05/12/2015

 

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