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Webinar: Intro to Designing a Net Zero Building, May 5, 3 pm EDT
Participants will learn the components of Zero Net. This webinar will examine case studies, detailing integrated systems and creative solutions that make Net Zero Energy (ZNE) a reality.
The Urban Green Gala, October 6, 5-10 pm, New York, NY
The Urban Green Gala is Urban Green Council's most important fundraiser and supports critical education, policy and research initiatives. The Gala brings together leaders from all corners of
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Passive House 201: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction, Online, September 12, 3-5pm
This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard.
Concepts will include building envelope & insulation, air tightne
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Free Webinar: Retrofitting Homes for Electrification and Decarbonization, September 7, 9 am ET
From alignment with California’s decarbonization goals and local ordinances prohibiting new gas installs, Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Performance will outline the necessary steps to electr
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Join NESEA in Maine for a Pro Tour of the first pure mass timber commercial structures in the state: Bowdoin College’s new Barry Mills Hall and the John and Lile Gibbons Center for Arctic Studie
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Free Webinar: All-Electric Commercial Kitchens, July 26, 12-1:30 pm PT
Commercial kitchen electrification is a critical component of building decarbonization but is often thought of as a stumbling block due to its perceived expense, complexity and the affinity of the res
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2023 UK Passivhaus Awards Ceremony, July 5, 2 pm BT
Join this event on Wednesday 5th July at the Museum of London for an afternoon of presentations celebrating the best Passivhaus projects in the country as finalists vie for your vote. Be amongst the f
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Free Hybrid EnergyBar Event: Go Energize 2023 Kickoff, June 8, 5:30–8 pm ET, Boston, Massachusetts
Join virtually or at Greentown Boston on Thursday, June 8 to celebrate the kickoff of Go Energize 2023!
Celebrate the kickoff of Go Energize 2023, a Greentown Go startup-corporate partnerships acce
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Online Course: Buildings and Carbon, May 30, 1-5 pm
This course will focus on climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. It will emphasize the importance of goal setting and taking actions to manage building-related ca
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Online Course: Energy Codes, August 2, 3 PM
This course introduces current energy trends, required codes, and sustainability rating systems across the U.S. and the role of ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.
You will hear from a sustainability ex
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Roadmap Conference, Portland, OR, June 28-30
Accelerated and widespread electric, smart, and shared mobility adoption requires a diverse and supportive ecosystem of industry and community leaders including utilities, local governments, vehicle O
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Panasonic and Swidget have combined forces to empower your homes to monitor, assess, and optimize the healthy home and a multitude of other home automation possibilities.
- Learn how to expand the
June 2, Demand Control Ventilation, June 2, 10:30 am EDT
The advent of building management protocols resulting from COVID-19 combined with inflationary energy costs have made the topic of safely manage outdoor air ventilation rates without “breaking t
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Passive House: Barriers And Pathways to Scale on March 29, 6-8 pm, NY, NY
From a design perspective, it is feasible to implement Passive House in NYC's high rise buildings. So what is stopping developers from taking the plunge and pursuing such projects? How much risk (real…
Understanding Circular Economy: A Global GreenTag International Conversation, March 30th, 3 pm AEDT
The next Global GreenTag International Conversations' segment on Wednesday, March 30th is featuring Meryl Sukumar, a Sustainability Consultant and Mentor who will engage in an interesting conversa
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Colorado Passive House Happy Hour & Mini Expo - Winter/Spring 2022, March 18, 3-6 pm, Arvada, CO
What started as a casual get together of friends and colleagues in a relatively small niche of the construction industry, has turned into one of the premier events for Passive House and building scien
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Free Webinar: Desert-Friendly Landscapes for Beginners, February 16, 5 pm PT / 8 pm ET
Are you new to the Valley or have a newfound interest in desert plants?
Discover common misconceptions associated with desert gardening and the fundamentals for watering, fertilizing, and pruning.
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When it comes to green building design, the sky really is the limit these days. Which also means that a green home can look as modern, as traditional, or whatever mix the client wants. We decided to h
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Conference Series LLC Ltd is glad to announce 21st International Conference on Past and Present Research Systems on Green Chemistry, August 27-28, 2018 at Boston, USA. Green Chemistry 2018 will be or…
Smart City: World Expo Congress, November 13 - 15, 2018, Barcelona, Spain
Values The event is based around the values of social inclusion and empowerment and is dedicated to promoting awareness, understanding and critical reflection between inhabitants of different cities …
Horizon 18, the Global Solutions Platform for the Clean Economy, October 10 - 11, Boston, MA
Horizon18 is a global event-driven platform that harnesses the international movement towards a clean economy. Join an international community focused on driving the clean economy through solutions, i…
EBC's Climate Action Forum: Design World Views on Adaptation and Resiliency, June 8, Boston, MA
Design leaders and urban design exemplars from around the world offer a wealth of inspiration and instruction for climate adaptation and carbon neutrality. This fourth installment in the series of qua…
26th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition, May 14 - 18, Copenhagen, Denmark
The EUBCE combines one of the largest biomass science and technology conferences with a high quality industry exhibition, attracting biomass professionals from around the globe.
In celebration of Earth Day, the North Shore Technology Council and its Sustainability Forum subgroup is hosting a special Earth Day-themed program for the April Business Breakfast. Steve Pike, CEO of…
BuildingsNY announced its official collaboration with the International Facility Management Association, New York City Chapter (IFMA NYC) to provide education and professional development for facility…
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