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Visit the #1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse with Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared

by Rate It Green Team


Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared, Inc takes us on a tour of the #1920sMakeoverATL project before work begins, and while we're still in the design phase of the project. There is s

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Deep Energy Retrofit,Renovation,Retrofit,1920sMakeoverATL Showhouse

0 replies | 2981 views | Posted on: 05/01/2021 | Last updated: 06/03/2021

Green Building Alliance's 30th Annual Emerald Evening, September 21, 5:30-9:30 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Green Building Alliance to celebrate three decades of healthy and high-performing spaces in Western Pennsylvania!  

At this year’s event, GBA celebrates communit

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 2904 views | Posted on: 08/17/2023 | Last updated: 08/17/2023

Mercedes Benz Stadium Sustainability Tour + Atlanta United Game, August 26, 5-9pm EDT, Georgia

by Hani // Social media manager

Join USGBC Georgia for a one-of-a-kind event that combines sustainability, sports, and fun! Get ready to experience the signature features of the LEED certified and TRUE certified for zero waste Merce

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

0 replies | 1604 views | Posted on: 07/28/2023 | Last updated: 07/29/2023

USGBC Virtual Summit: Product Solutions Summit + Showcase, August 9-10

by Hani // Social media manager

Join USGBC and 300+ of your colleagues for the 2nd annual Product Solutions Summit + Showcase! Together USGBC will explore noteworthy sustainable products that reduce negative impacts and increase LEE

0 replies | 973 views | Posted on: 07/08/2023 | Last updated: 07/09/2023

GPRO Construction Management – 2 Day Virtual Training + Exam, USGBC-LA, July 19 & 21

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

California Green Building

0 replies | 1852 views | Posted on: 06/21/2023 | Last updated: 06/21/2023

USGBC's ENC Region Webinar, Leadership Awards Celebration, June 22, 4-5:30pm CDT

by himj // Student Of Green Building

USGBC’s East North Central Region recognizes the best #LEED projects in the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio through its Leadership Awards Celebration. This FUN, VIRTUAL EVENT fea

Emerging Green Professionals

0 replies | 1077 views | Posted on: 06/05/2023 | Last updated: 06/05/2023

Crushing the Code NYC: Commercial, Urban Green Council, Online June 20

by lc // Associate, Education O&D at Urban Green Council

Crushing the Code NYC: Commercial is an online course that prepares design and building professionals to comply with the many requirements in the 2020 NYCECC and create more energy-efficient buil

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1331 views | Posted on: 05/18/2023 | Last updated: 05/22/2023

Free Webinar, Green Infrastructure: How can we build a sustainable future? 16 May, 2-3:30pm BST

by himj // Student Of Green Building

Due to our growing population and increased urbanization, it is estimated that globally we build the equivalent of a city the size of Paris every single week!

At present, the building and construct

Filed under: Webinars

UK Green Building

0 replies | 1677 views | Posted on: 04/30/2023 | Last updated: 05/01/2023

WasteBuild Zero 2023, Amsterdam, Netherlands, May 11 -12

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

WasteBuild Zero is a 2-day event that unites the built environment to showcase the latest materials, techniques, solutions and innovators that are helping to deliver low carbon and circular constructi

0 replies | 822 views | Posted on: 04/14/2023 | Last updated: 04/14/2023

Healthy Buildings Challenge 2021, Hosted by Greentown Labs, MassCEC, and Saint-Gobain - Apply by September 1

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Between their construction and operation, buildings in the United States account for almost half of the country’s energy usage. At the same time, a recent UC Berkeley study found that 

Filed under: Contests and Votes

Developing Technologies

Keywords: Saint-Gobain,Greentown Labs,MassCEC

0 replies | 2060 views | Posted on: 08/17/2021 | Last updated: 08/18/2021

"Gas vs Electricity" Misperceptions Still Tipping the Scales?

by SawHorse, Inc.

Many Americans Still Think All-Electric means sacrificing performance.

 

As an owner of a premium [design + build] firm, I get asked which products are best for my client's house based

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Induction Cooking,Energy Efficiency,Natural Gas,High Performance,Indoor Air Quality,Decarbonization,Electrification,Gas vs Electric,All-Electric Building

0 replies | 10822 views | Posted on: 07/18/2021 | Last updated: 07/25/2021

Free Webinar: USGBC-Los Angeles- Overview of Wellness Certifications, July 23, 12pm PST

by Ashley Freeman

Join us for an overview of the WELL and Fitwel Certifications to better understand how wellness frameworks can be applied to your project and/or portfolio. We'll also review the approach to earnin

Filed under: Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: USGBCLA,Certifications,Wellness

0 replies | 2499 views | Posted on: 06/22/2021 | Last updated: 06/23/2021

Find and Select Better Materials Today: Free Training by ecomedes, June 23, 10 am EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Reduce the time it takes to search for the best materials for your LEED or green building project by attending this free interactive demo. Learn about GBCI's Better Materials Initiative and its Un

Keywords: Materials,Materials Selection

0 replies | 1369 views | Posted on: 06/10/2021 | Last updated: 06/10/2021

Buildings 2.0 Conference, UI Labs, Chicago, September 19

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

A full-day inside look into "smart buildings" featuring keynotes from WeWork, Microsoft, SOM, DPR, Certain Measures and more. We're talking about how A.I., machine learning, IoT, and other emerging…

Filed under: Illinois

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 1300 views | Posted on: 09/17/2017 | Last updated: 09/17/2017

Free Webinar: Save Energy Dollars with Heat Recovery, May 6, 9 am CST

by samanthaklein // Intern

All equipment that uses electric, motor-driven compressors or gas burners produces a lot of waste heat. Many commercial and industrial facilities waste an extraordinary amount of heat up the stack. Th

Filed under: Energy

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy,Energy Efficiency,HVAC,Heat Pumps,Electric Bills

0 replies | 1329 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 04/27/2021

Online: USGBC Missouri Gateway Chapter, Annual Green Building Showcase, May 11, 5:30 - 7:30 pm

by Ashley Freeman

Annual Green Building Showcase

Join on Zoom, for the annual Green Building Showcase to learn about four local projects. We will explore the designs and sustainable attributes of these pro

Filed under: Missouri

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Green Building Showcase,USGBC Missouri Gateway

0 replies | 1817 views | Posted on: 04/13/2021 | Last updated: 04/13/2021

BuildingEnergy Boston, Presented by NESEA, Online, May 5 - 7

by Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)

BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It brings more than 1,000 indust

Filed under: Energy

Related to: Electrical Component Recycling

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,NESEA,Sustainability,Northeast Solar Energy Association - NESEA,BuildingEnergy Boston

0 replies | 3577 views | Posted on: 03/30/2021 | Last updated: 04/08/2021

Online: Intersectional Environmentalism Series: Affordable Housing in California, March 31, 12 -1:30pm PDT

by Ashley Freeman

The buildings we create affect the communities and the environment they rest within. Join us on March 31st to discuss the affordable housing crisis in the golden state, the third event in our Intersec

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Related to: Other

California Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,LEED,Multi-Family Housing,USBGC Northern California

0 replies | 1266 views | Posted on: 03/15/2021 | Last updated: 03/15/2021

International Home + Housewares Show, Mar 10 - 13, Chicago

by Oyin

In addition to more than 2,100 exhibitors showcasing thousands of new products, the International Home + Housewares Show offers visitors education and insight into business practices and trends that a…

Filed under: Events

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 816 views | Posted on: 10/23/2017 | Last updated: 10/23/2017

Business for the Greatest Good: SVN's 30th Anniversary Conference & Gala, Dec 7 - 9, CA

by Oyin

For 30 years, high-impact business leaders, social entrepreneurs, and impact investors have convened at SVN conferences to have authentic conversations with values-aligned peers. SVN's unique conferen…

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

0 replies | 1273 views | Posted on: 10/20/2017 | Last updated: 10/20/2017

International Conference on Clean Energy for the World's Electricity Grids Nov 20-22, Geneva, Switzerland

by Oyin

United Scientific Group, USA, in collaboration with Fusion Advocates, Geneva, Switzerland is organizing the first International Conference on Clean Energy for the World's Electricity Grids (CEWEG-2017…

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 775 views | Posted on: 10/17/2017 | Last updated: 10/17/2017

Solar Power Texas, June 5-6, Austin, TX

by Oyin

Several hundred attendees from all cross-sections of the industry convened in San Antonio, June 2016, for the inaugural event, Solar Power Southwest. The program centered around trends and policies th…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

0 replies | 1487 views | Posted on: 10/15/2017 | Last updated: 10/15/2017

2017 Local Energy Solutions Conference, October 28th, Concord, New Hampshire

by Oyin

The Local Energy Solutions (LES) Conference is held annually in the fall and is co-coordinated by NHSEA and the Local Energy Solutions Workgroup. The conference brings together: ​​ State and reg…

Filed under: Events

New Hampshire Green Building

0 replies | 1163 views | Posted on: 10/10/2017 | Last updated: 10/12/2017

Webinar - Biomimicry - Leveraging Nature's Genius in Design, Thursday October 12, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

by Oyin

In this one hour presentation, we will explore biomimicry and how various industries have used it for innovative solutions. Course participants will learn strategies to incorporate biomimicry thin…

Filed under: Education

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 2490 views | Posted on: 10/06/2017 | Last updated: 10/06/2017

Greenbuild India Expo Bombay Exhibition Center (NESCO) Mumbai, India, Nov. 2-5

by Oyin

Greenbuild India is presented by U.S. Green Building Council and ABEC Exhibitions & Conferences PVT. LTD, with support from its 2017 media partners and company sponsors. In addition to the pre-con…

Filed under: Events

India Green Building

0 replies | 2015 views | Posted on: 09/25/2017 | Last updated: 09/25/2017

 

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