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Beyond Recycling - Upcycling, Webcast, August 13th, 2-3 pm PST

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

Upcycle Webcast, August 13th

Safety is Metro’s top priority while we continue to do the work to chart our path forward, especially as LA County reopens in stages. Throughout the year, Metro i

Filed under: Other

Related to: Waste Management and Collection/Recycling,Other Green Building

California Green Building

Keywords: Recycling,Upcycling

0 replies | 1613 views | Posted on: 07/29/2020 | Last updated: 07/29/2020

2023 Community Education Summit: Putting Principles into Action: The Future of LEED, Online, September 1, 1-2 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

In June 2022, the Future of LEED principles were released to share the future direction of LEED development. A critical part of this development is the connection to stakeholders and our community to

0 replies | 1241 views | Posted on: 08/09/2023 | Last updated: 08/09/2023

High Performance - Hands On!, July 24, 5-7 pm, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

Learn about High Performance Building Technologies and Install a Window Detail!

Come learn about high performing building practices with Rothoblaas, a company providing high technology solutions fo

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 877 views | Posted on: 07/17/2023 | Last updated: 07/17/2023

USGBC Georgia Presents: Green Scene - Atlanta, July 20, 6 - 8pm EDT, Atlanta, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

Join USGBC Georgia for a gathering with like-minded individuals who are passionate about sustainability and all things green. Whether you're an expert or just starting your career in sustaina

Georgia on My Mind - Green Building, Sustainable Products and Building Practices

0 replies | 1554 views | Posted on: 06/30/2023 | Last updated: 06/30/2023

Free Online Event: Building Diverse Communities for Green Growth, Hosted by Women Entrepreneurs NYC (WE Connect), June 26 - 30

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

As New York City strives to transition to clean energy, it is essential to ensure that economic exclusion does not hinder progress. Building a diverse and inclusive green economy is crucial to achievi

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 561 views | Posted on: 06/12/2023 | Last updated: 06/12/2023

Free Webinar: Drought to Deluge: A Rain Garden in Action, June 15, 1:30 - 3pm PST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

The Southeast Community Center in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco integrates stormwater management best practices as part of a San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) community fac

California Green Building

0 replies | 1010 views | Posted on: 05/27/2023 | Last updated: 05/29/2023

Online Course: GPRO Fundamentals of Green Building Virtual Training + Exam, June 7, 4 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The construction industry is moving quickly towards greener, high-performance buildings, creating increased demand across the country for sustainable building skills.

 

This course teaches

Filed under: Online Courses

Keywords: High Performance Building,Construction,Resilience,GPRO,GPRO Certification

0 replies | 2254 views | Posted on: 05/10/2023 | Last updated: 05/10/2023

Climate Legislation & Building Decarbonization, May 18, 5:30-7pm PDT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Join USGBC at 5:30 pm PT on May 18 to hear more about how recent climate legislation and local policies will be shaping building decarbonization work in California.

USGBC's California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1212 views | Posted on: 04/23/2023 | Last updated: 04/23/2023

Free PG&E Webinar: Residential Energy Efficient Lighting, April 28, 9am-12pm

by Hani // Social media manager

This class introduces designers, specifiers, building contractors, and homeowners to considerations for lighting design and selection of lighting products in residences. Award-winning lighting designe

California Green Building

0 replies | 1025 views | Posted on: 04/04/2023 | Last updated: 04/04/2023

Free Webinar: What's New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code? October 5, 1pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

What’s New in the 2020 NYC Energy Code is a free 90-minute online class designed to cover the major updates in the 2020 NYCECC and how it relates to NYC’s Local Law 97.

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Codes,2020 NYC Energy Code

0 replies | 922 views | Posted on: 09/30/2020 | Last updated: 10/13/2020

Free Webinar: Post Purchase Home Care and Maintenance, Presented by Valley Community Development, September 26, 9 am EDT

by SarahA

Attend this webinar to learn more about:  

  • Energy tips to reduce your utility costs & increase your comfort
  • Seasonal maintenance for a safe, healthy home
  • Protecting your invest

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Green Homes,Energy Tips

0 replies | 1162 views | Posted on: 09/15/2020 | Last updated: 09/15/2020

Webinar: Balancing Health and Energy During COVID-19, September 18, 10-11 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Urban Green Council for the next episode of Urban Green Live. Hosted by Urban Green Council CEO John Mandyck, this live interview series features international industry experts to a

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Energy Efficiency,Health,Covid-19

0 replies | 2081 views | Posted on: 08/27/2020 | Last updated: 08/27/2020

Webinar: Two-Part Building Energy Modeling Course Part 1 - Green Building Training Program, August 20, 9:30 AM

by Richard Minasian // Student

Building Energy Modeling is a versatile, multipurpose tool that is used in new building and retrofit design, green certification, qualification for tax credits and utility incentives.

Learning Obje

Filed under: Energy

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Energy Modeling,Green Building Training,Energy Course,Green Certification,Design

0 replies | 1195 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 08/12/2020

Green Careers: Resume Speed (up)Dating Workshop, February 21, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Green Careers: Resume Speed (up)Dating Workshop by GreenHomeNYC Tue, February 21, 2017 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST Ticekts: $3 - $5 Location: Steven Winter Associates 307 7th Ave #1701 New York,…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Green Careers,Steven Winter Associates,Resume Workshop

0 replies | 1322 views | Posted on: 02/06/2017 | Last updated: 02/06/2017

Webinar: Embodied Carbon 101 - Certifications and Commitments Overview, August 3, 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

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Architecture,Green Building Certifications,Boston Society of Architects - BSA,Embodied Carbon

0 replies | 2042 views | Posted on: 07/14/2020 | Last updated: 07/14/2020

Virtual Clean Energy Day with Massachusetts Legislative Leaders, June 30, 9:30 am - 6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join us on June 30 for Virtual Clean Energy Day, bringing together clean energy business leaders with legislators and policymakers to discuss the most pressing energy and climate policy issues facing

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Energy,clean energy,Energy Policy,Green Energy

0 replies | 1242 views | Posted on: 06/28/2020 | Last updated: 06/28/2020

Webinar: LEED for Cities and Communities -- Scaling Up, July 22, 11:45am MDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

USGBC wants to do more with LEED. Its existing certification programs have gained widespread adoption, but there is more to sustainability than just buildings and neighborhoods. To solve the climate a

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Other

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1335 views | Posted on: 06/14/2020 | Last updated: 06/14/2020

RecyclingWorks Forum: Prevent Wasted Food in Campus Dining

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

RecyclingWorks Forum: Prevent Wasted Food in Campus Dining May 4 | 9:30-11:30am Smith College Campus, Dewey Common Room - 7 College Lane, Northhampton Food waste is a growing issue across the gl…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Campus Sustainability,Food Waste

0 replies | 1013 views | Posted on: 04/30/2017 | Last updated: 04/30/2017

Event: BuildingEnergy NYC, 10/12, New York

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The BuildingEnergy NYC Conference + Trade Show is NYC's fastest-growing event for professionals and practitioners working to build a more sustainable world. It brings more than 600 industry leaders an…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 2123 views | Posted on: 04/07/2017 | Last updated: 04/07/2017

Event: Los Angeles Women in Green - Breakfast, 4/14, 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM, Los Angeles, CA

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Event: Los Angeles Women in Green - Breakfast Friday, April 14 7:30 AM - 10:00 AM Please join us for a discussion on social justice at the Los Angeles Women in Green - Breakfast. Since Novembe…

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 900 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

Living Future unConference 17, May 16-19, Seattle

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Living Future unConference is an annual event that attracts disruptive design leaders. Join a cross-industry collaborative network that is creating a healthy built environment. Living Future is the…

Filed under: Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 699 views | Posted on: 04/05/2017 | Last updated: 04/05/2017

The historic New Delhi Ashok Hotel: Beyond green to LEED Gold

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Nestled within 25 acres of prime land in the diplomatic enclave of New Delhi, India, The Ashok hotel epitomizes heritage and grandeur, with sustainability embedded as its core value. This 550-room, fi…

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

India Green Building

Keywords: India Green Building,LEED Gold Certification

0 replies | 3626 views | Posted on: 03/16/2017 | Last updated: 03/16/2017

Heathrow Airport Targets Zero Carbon, Zero Waste by 2050

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

London’s Heathrow airport launched a sustainability strategy that includes using 100 percent renewable energy by April and operating a zero-carbon, zero-waste airport by 2050. Dubbed Heathrow 2.0…

Filed under: Green Facilities

Keywords: Zero Waste,Zero Carbon

0 replies | 5029 views | Posted on: 03/11/2017 | Last updated: 03/11/2017

AIA COTE Advocacy - A Letter for Architectural Firms to Sign, to the new EPA Director

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"As the new administration sets its priorities for the Environmental Protection Agency, the undersigned architecture firms urge you to preserve and protect vital programs at the Agency that support ou…

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Architecture,AIA COTE,Green Building Advocacy

0 replies | 1805 views | Posted on: 02/28/2017 | Last updated: 02/28/2017

The Netherlands invests in new Global Climate Adaptation Centre to help countries cope with warming climate

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

The Netherlands will host a new Global Centre of Excellence to help countries, institutions and businesses to adapt to a warming climate with the support of the Japanese government and UN environment …

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Keywords: Climate Change,The Netherlands Initiative

0 replies | 4071 views | Posted on: 02/16/2017 | Last updated: 02/16/2017

 

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