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USGBC Virtual Town Hall Executive Meeting: Hosted by USGBC Florida, Monday, May 11 9-11 am

by USGBC - United States Green Building Council

A lot has changed over the past few weeks that is impacting our daily lives, but one thing has not: sustainability and resiliency are still at the core of building healthy, efficient and equitable bui

Filed under: LEED (USGBC)

Related to: Other

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: LEED,USGBC,USGBC Florida

0 replies | 1405 views | Posted on: 04/30/2020 | Last updated: 04/30/2020

Los Angeles Green Jobs, Virtual Job Fair, USGBC LA, October 11, 2:30 pm PT (Free)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

If you’re looking for an opportunity to speak directly with hiring managers in the sustainability industry for the built environment, this is a great opportunity for you.

US Green Building Co

California Green Building

0 replies | 1313 views | Posted on: 09/15/2023 | Last updated: 09/15/2023

Strategies for Managing Summer Attic Heat - Air Sealing and Insulation

by Rate It Green Team



Join Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. and Amelia Godfrey, EarthCraft Program Manager for a conversation about attic heat, including why our attics get hot, why this matters, and strategies

Filed under: Other

Related to: HVAC Instrumentation and Controls

Keywords: HVAC,air sealing,Heating,Cooling,heat,Attics,Energy Load,Convection,Stack Effect,Insultation

0 replies | 6095 views | Posted on: 08/28/2023 | Last updated: 08/16/2024

Free Webinar: Practical Guide to All-Electric Residential Buildings, September 12, 8:30am-12:30 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

The case for building All-Electric is stronger than ever.  All-Electric homes are cheaper to build and operate, healthier and more comfortable to live in, and have GHG emissions roughly half that

0 replies | 1455 views | Posted on: 08/11/2023 | Last updated: 08/11/2023

Electrification of the Built Environment. Parts 1 & 2, Online & Free, August 1 & 3, (Two 2-hour sessions)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This class presents an overview of building electrification in residential and commercial settings. Attendees will explore various avenues that work toward electrification goals including heat pumps,

California Green Building

0 replies | 638 views | Posted on: 07/21/2023 | Last updated: 07/21/2023

Yestermorrow Design/Build School: Passive Design/Build™ Boot Camp, July 31 - August 3, Waitsfield, Vermont

by Hani // Social media manager

The Passive Design/Build™ Boot Camp, specifically, combines Emu’s CPHT coursework with our unique, hands-on Passive Pod Workshop. The Boot Camp is a 4-day all-in-one educational experience

0 replies | 1232 views | Posted on: 07/03/2023 | Last updated: 07/04/2023

Free Online Training : USGBC-LA Wildfire Defense Professional Certificate: Landscapers Module, July 13, 5 pm

by Hani // Social media manager

The USGBC-LA Wildfire Defense Professional Certificate was developed to educate contractors and landscapers on how to best harden homes and landscapes to fires through the use of materials, maintenanc

California Green Building

0 replies | 1328 views | Posted on: 06/13/2023 | Last updated: 06/13/2023

Free Webinar: Embodied Carbon in Buildings: Tools Overview, June 13, 9-10:30 am

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

This Tools Overview session will review the wide breadth of available tools and how to select an appropriate tool for your project. Background data will be covered, and 3 or 4 tools will be explo

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1038 views | Posted on: 06/02/2023 | Last updated: 06/02/2023

Green Building Walking Tour: Women+ In Green Urban Hike, June 8, 2-4 pm, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

The GBA’s Women+ in Green network for an urban hike in Downtown Pittsburgh as they explore their city’s many high-performing buildings! Following along GBA’s Green Building

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 1394 views | Posted on: 05/13/2023 | Last updated: 05/13/2023

Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) - Board of Directors Position Available

by AbbieKnight

Each year, the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) Membership elects individuals to serve on their Board of Directors. This year, they are adding an open application period to the pr

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Northeast Solar Energy Association - NESEA,Board of Directors

0 replies | 1772 views | Posted on: 06/23/2020 | Last updated: 06/30/2020

FREE Webinar: Uncontrolled Moisture: The Enemy of a Healthy Home, June 17, 12pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

We all know that fresh air ventilation and whole house air filtration are important to achieving a healthy home but there is one other major component that is often not considered – dedicated mo

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Related to: Education ,Indoor Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Indoor Air Quality,Humidity,Moisture Control

0 replies | 1269 views | Posted on: 06/09/2020 | Last updated: 06/09/2020

Webinar: GreenCE: Sustainable Hand Dryer Solutions, June 11, 12pm

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will discuss how hand dryers have evolved from the first generation of hand dryers to the efficient, hygienic wave of the present and future. Examining the newest features available,

Filed under: Appliances

Related to: Green Consumer Products

Keywords: Electric Hand Dryers,Hand Dryer,Green hygiene

0 replies | 1441 views | Posted on: 05/28/2020 | Last updated: 05/29/2020

Radio BE-Ex: New York's Path to Decarbonization Webcast with Janet Joseph, May 21, 1-2 PM EST

by Richard Minasian // Student

New York State has one of the most progressive climate action plans in the country– a commitment to 100 percent carbon free electricity by 2040, and carbon neutrality across all sectors of the e

Filed under: Podcasts

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: clean energy,NYSERDA,Decarbonization,Radio

0 replies | 1296 views | Posted on: 05/14/2020 | Last updated: 05/14/2020

Passive House & Prefabricated Homes: The Way Forward?

by aahassonjee

With evolving building standards, certifications and processes, there has never been a better time for architects, contractors, consultants, and supply companies to unite and create a truly green futu…

Filed under: Passive House

Related to: Other Green Building

Keywords: Passive House,Prefabricated Homes,EcoCor,Richard Pedranti Architect

0 replies | 3072 views | Posted on: 09/21/2016 | Last updated: 09/22/2016

FREE Green Building Webinar - Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, Thursday, May 7, 12pm

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

When designing a restroom or other space, professionals are often faced with the challenge of selecting materials that function, appeal to the senses, and contribute to green building initiatives. In

Keywords: restrooms,Commercial Restrooms

0 replies | 1711 views | Posted on: 04/14/2020 | Last updated: 04/17/2020

Webinar: How Can We Make Net Zero the Norm? USGBC National Capital Region, March 31

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

An open roundtable to discuss what it's going to take to make net zero construction and operation the norm.

 

Net zero construction and operation of buildings have quickly become a crit

Keywords: Green Building,Netzero

0 replies | 1970 views | Posted on: 03/29/2020 | Last updated: 03/29/2020

(Now Online!) Building Tech Forum 2020: Roadmap to 2050, April 29, Boston, MA

by Built Environment Plus (Formerly USGBC Massachusetts)

COVID-19 Update from Built Environment Plus / USGBC MA
Location: Remote Web Conference
Date: Wednesday, April 29th, 2020 from 5:30 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT)

** In response to the increasing spread o



Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

Related to: Other,Builders/Contractors

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,USGBC Massachusetts,green technology

0 replies | 2233 views | Posted on: 03/15/2020 | Last updated: 07/31/2020

USGBC Arizona: March into Spring, March 19, Phoenix, AZ

by AbbieKnight

Join the U.S. Green Building Council Arizona for an evening of networking and brainstorming.

USGBC's mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated,

Filed under: Other - Green Building Events

Green Building Advocacy

Keywords: Social Networking,Brainstorming

0 replies | 1079 views | Posted on: 03/04/2020 | Last updated: 03/04/2020

A film worth watching: How to keep cool without costing the Earth?

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

About 6% of the electricity generated in America is used to power air-conditioning systems that cool homes and offices. As countries such as Brazil, China and India grow richer, they will surely do li…

Filed under: Other Products

Keywords: Carbon Reduction,Materials Science,Cooling Technique

0 replies | 2602 views | Posted on: 02/14/2017 | Last updated: 02/14/2017

Event: Conquering the Energy Code for Architects & Engineers - Residential. February 3, 9am - 5pm Manhattan

by Kalyani.rc // Passive House / Sustainability Enthusiast

Conquering the Energy Code for Architects & Engineers - Residential February 3, 9am - 5pm Urban Green Council - Manhattan 55 Broad Street, 9th Floor - Blue Room New York, NY The new Energy Code…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Energy Code,NYC Events,Continuing Education Credits

0 replies | 898 views | Posted on: 02/02/2017 | Last updated: 02/02/2017

U.S. Building Sector Emissions Down Again!

by ChristinaC // Marketing Student

The 2030 Challenge, which initially began in 2005, is ALL about lowering U.S. building sector energy consumption so that by the year 2030, all buildings/developments/renovations will be carbon neutral…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: ASHRAE,Architecture 2030,The 2030 Challenge,U.S. Building Sector Emissions,AIA

0 replies | 1844 views | Posted on: 01/19/2017 | Last updated: 01/20/2017

Passive House Massachusetts Meeting - "One Year in a Passive House"- Dec 13, 6:30 pm, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Massachusetts: One Year in a Passive House! December 13, 2016 | 6:30 PM - 8 PM BSA Space 290 Congress Street, Suite 200 Boston What’s it like to live in a passive house? …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1092 views | Posted on: 12/12/2016 | Last updated: 12/12/2016

Modern Framing Techniques that Work - Webinar, 11/30 - 1-2 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Modern Framing Techniques that Work Wednesday, November 30 1–2 pm Central Free to view, pay $95 for credit PRESENTER John Stephany Madison Area Technical College Are you a skeptic when…

Filed under: Webinars

Wisconsin Green Building Group

Keywords: Framing

0 replies | 1106 views | Posted on: 11/29/2016 | Last updated: 11/29/2016

UGC Forum: Achieving the Carbon Challenge for Hospitals (Nov.7/6-8pm/77 Water St.)

by aahassonjee

Join Urban Green Council for Achieving the NYC Carbon Challenge for hospitals. The NYC Carbon Challenge is a groundbreaking public-private partnership between the City of New York and private and i…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 893 views | Posted on: 11/03/2016 | Last updated: 11/03/2016

Lessons of Climate Resilience in New York City, The Earth Institute at Columbia University - October 19, NY NY - 6 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Lessons of Climate Resilience in New York City The Earth Institute at Columbia University Wednesday, October 19, 6 - 7:15 PM Low Library 535 W. 116 St. New York, NY 10027 Hurricane Sandy was…

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 937 views | Posted on: 10/17/2016 | Last updated: 10/17/2016

 

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