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Educating rural communities

by Louwrens van der Walt // South African Architect

Has anyone had any experience in educating rural communities in the use of sustainable design techniques and construction technologies?

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

1 replies | 3303 views | Posted on: 03/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/11/2023

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 | 631 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 | 4501 views | Posted on: 11/28/2022 | Last updated: 02/27/2023

Resilient Virginia Conference 2021: From Recovery to Resilience, August 25-27

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Resilient Virginia’s 2021 Conference will deliver the tools, information, and networking opportunities you need
to help build resiliency in your community.

The past year’s CO


Keywords: Resiliency,Resilient Virginia

1 replies | 1585 views | Posted on: 08/06/2021 | Last updated: 08/16/2021

Free CE Webinar: A Green Home on My Block? Review a US Wide Database, May 5, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Green Building Registry (GBR) is the largest database of home performance data in the US - Building Certifications and regional PV data. Join in to learn about the data available on the free publi

Filed under: Green Living

Keywords: Healthy Housing,Green Homes

1 replies | 1853 views | Posted on: 04/13/2021 | Last updated: 04/16/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: The Wave of the Future: Sustainable Hand Dryer Solutions, April 21, 12-1 pm EDT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

In this one-hour course, we 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

Keywords: Electric Hand Dryers,restrooms,Hand Dryers,Commercial Restrooms

1 replies | 1247 views | Posted on: 04/05/2021 | Last updated: 04/09/2021

Free Green Building Webinar: Sustainable + Contemporary Commercial Restroom Materials, April 8, 12pm EDT

by Ashley Freeman

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

1 replies | 1050 views | Posted on: 04/02/2021 | Last updated: 04/09/2021

Virtual Event: 2021 National Home Performance Conference, April 12-16

by samanthaklein // Intern

The 2021 National Home Performance Virtual Conference brings together contractors, weatherization professionals, trainers, program administrators, energy auditors, and others working in residential en

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: High Performance Building,Residential Real Estate,Social Networking,Community Development

1 replies | 2278 views | Posted on: 03/11/2021 | Last updated: 03/19/2021

Green Infrastructure and Low Impact Development Presentation, January 28, 8:30am - 10:30am CST

by SarahA

Innovations in Watershed Management: Green Infrastructure (GI) and Low Impact Development (LID) for Watershed Management

Join us on ZOOM, Thursday January 28th, 2021 from 9:30 am – 11:30 am (

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Resiliency,Green Infrastructure,Low Impact Development,Watershed Planning,Flood Control

1 replies | 1606 views | Posted on: 01/02/2021 | Last updated: 02/23/2021

A Conversation with Patrick Chopson of Cove.Tool: Optimizing Building Performance, Sustainability & Cost through Building Information Modeling

by Rate It Green Team


Whether you’re a BIM expert, or an emerging professional, we think this conversation with Matt Hoots and Patrick Chopson of Cove.Tool is worth a listen.  Patrick gives an introdu

Filed under: Software

1 replies | 13646 views | Posted on: 08/12/2020 | Last updated: 01/30/2023

Greenprints Online Conference, Presented by Southface Institute, August 6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"Southface is calling all architects, engineers and building professionals! Are you a member of the AEC, policy or education communities looking to connect with industry innovators

Filed under: Georgia

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

Keywords: Southface Institute,Greenprints

1 replies | 2161 views | Posted on: 07/18/2020 | Last updated: 07/24/2020

USGBC Georgia, "Wake Up WELL with Us!" Webinar, April 15, 8 am

by AbbieKnight

 

Enjoy your morning coffee while listening to an engaging virtual conversation about how the WELL Building Standard and the LEED rating system are made to complement each other. Starting

Webinar; A Path to Net Zero- Driving Energy Efficiency in Smart Buildings, July 18

by AbbieKnight

One of the first trends to emerge in the modern smart building movement was energy conservation and efficiency. Approximately eight years ago, the industry realized that connecting energy related equi

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Smart Buildings

1 replies | 2153 views | Posted on: 07/07/2019 | Last updated: 07/16/2019

How Green Product Claims Affect Purchase Intent and Brand Perception 11/18, 2-3 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

How Green Product Claims Affect Purchase Intent and Brand Perception November 18, 2-3 pm ET UL Environment conducted a study of more than 1,000 consumers and more than 40,000 head-to-head green p…

Filed under: Webinars

1 replies | 1092 views | Posted on: 11/16/2014 | Last updated: 11/18/2014

Resilience is on everyone's tongue these days

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

I hope you’ll check out my latest blog post for US Green Building Council - Los Angeles Chapter on Resilience: "Just over a year ago I started this blog to better understand what people think abo…

Filed under: Environment

Keywords: Urban Resilience

1 replies | 1540 views | Posted on: 03/19/2018 | Last updated: 03/24/2018

Are you a guru, manager or broker for change?

by StacySinclair // Technical writer

I hope you will check out the new blog post: http://usgbc-la.org/blog/snapshot-on-sustainability-environmental-leadership/ Share widely and leave a comment, thanks! Stacy

Filed under: Resilience

California Green Building

1 replies | 1127 views | Posted on: 03/30/2017 | Last updated: 03/30/2017

2017 Municipal Green Building Conference and Expo (MGBCE): Connected Cities - Economic, Environmental & Equity Solutions, April 20

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

16th Annual MGBCE: Connected Cities - Economic, Environmental & Equity Solutions (MGBCE) - #MGBCE2017 April 20, 8 am - 4:30 pm 7:00 a.m. check-in and continental Breakfast Event begins promptly …

Filed under: California

California Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Social Equity,California,Cities,Infrastructure

1 replies | 1409 views | Posted on: 04/08/2017 | Last updated: 04/08/2017

United States Department of Agriculture BioPreferred® Program

by Frank // Disruptive Technology Scientist

https://www.biopreferred.gov

Filed under: Government Agencies and Initiatives

1 replies | 870 views | Posted on: 02/08/2017 | Last updated: 02/10/2017

"Drive Green" Rebate Programs in RI, MA: Buy Electric Vehicles at Lower Rates- Extended through June 30!!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Mass Energy and People's Power & Light are offering a discount and rebate program that allows people to buy an electric vehicle from a standard dealer at a lower, pre-negotiated rate. Deadline ale…

Rhode Island Green Building

Keywords: EV - Electric Vehicles

1 replies | 1492 views | Posted on: 12/07/2016 | Last updated: 02/25/2017

Post-Brexit: The UK Must Continue To Fight for Environmental and Climate Progress

by EmmamHowe // Marketing/Green Policy Development

Ever since the term Brexit, the decision of whether the UK should leave the European Union or not, was coined June of 2012, green groups have been warning voters that the decision to leave will have d…

Designing the Modern Green Home - April 10th 10 am - 2 pm - Circle Furniture, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Designing the Modern Green Home April 10th 10 am - 2 pm Circle Furniture 31 James Avenue, Boston Celebrate Deign Week with Circle Furniture: Circle Furniture is pleased to host a panel of…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Circle Furniture

1 replies | 1318 views | Posted on: 03/25/2016 | Last updated: 03/25/2016

EnergyEfficiency - What can we learn from Boston's old Buildings?

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

According to a report recently released by the City of Boston, some older buildings built in the 1940s and earlier throughout Boston have lower energy use than many newer buildings. The city revie…

Filed under: Energy

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston,Energy Star,Energy Efficiency

1 replies | 2104 views | Posted on: 10/13/2015 | Last updated: 10/21/2015

Thank President Obama and the EPA for the finalized Clean Power Plan (Petition)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

President Obama and the EPA have finalized a Clean Power Plan that imposes the first limits on carbon pollution from power plants. Pollution from power plants apparently cause 40% of the carbon pollut…

Filed under: Environmental Activism

Keywords: Environment,Pollution,Clean Power Plan,President Obama,Carbon,Power Plants

1 replies | 2023 views | Posted on: 08/04/2015 | Last updated: 08/04/2015

Solarize CNY Kickoff Workshop

by Chelsea W. // Student

Think solar is too expensive and complicated? Solarize CNY makes switching to solar easier and more affordable than ever. Join us for our first workshop in 2015! We are on a mission to combine the pu…

Filed under: Solar Energy

Related to: Solar Energy ,Safety,Information and Resources ,Trade Shows and Events

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Solar,New York Events,Syracuse,Solar Energy

1 replies | 1734 views | Posted on: 07/15/2015 | Last updated: 08/06/2015

New Ecofriendly Residence Design of the Future?

by Steven_Spicer

I’ve been silent on the forums lately but stumbled upon this article the other day and had to share it. Is this the future home standard, as green-building takes the main stage? Link to full artic…

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

1 replies | 961 views | Posted on: 05/05/2015 | Last updated: 05/06/2015

 

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