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Webinar: Basic Building Science: Moisture Management (Recorded: Content Available 24/7)

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Recorded Webinar: Basic Building Science: Moisture Management
Recorded: May 20, 2020
Speakers: Mike Barcik and Joey Starr
Cost: $15

Southface experts Mike Barcik and Joey Starr present




Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Healthy Building,Mold,Air Quality,Indoor Air Quality,Stormwater Management,Moisture Control,Moisture,Moisture Management,Water Management

0 replies | 2459 views | Posted on: 12/11/2020 | Last updated: 01/19/2023

Free Webinar: Building The Future: High Performance Construction in California, September 9, 12 - 1:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Join Emu Passive for a panel discussion with experienced Passive House Builders, and learn how to lay out successful strategies for cost-effective, high-performance projects.

3C-REN will have a cha

California Green Building

0 replies | 91 views | Posted on: 08/07/2025 | Last updated: 08/10/2025

Grey to Green Conference, August 14-15, Denver, Colorado

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

Join the Denver Grey to Green 2025 Conference, a must-attend event for architects, landscape architects, and green infrastructure professionals.

Why Green Infrastructure Matters in Denver

As a c

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 366 views | Posted on: 07/19/2025 | Last updated: 07/21/2025

Free Webinar: Coastal Resilience Planning and Adaptation for Waterfront Facilities, July 31, 2-3 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This webinar intends to present the lessons learned from the 2023 and 2024 two-part workshop on Resilience of Naval Waterfront Facilities, based on the group discussions of over one hundred coast

0 replies | 350 views | Posted on: 06/18/2025 | Last updated: 07/11/2025

Free Webinar: Therapeutic Landscapes: Exploring the Connection Between Nature and Healing, May 22, 1-2 pm ET

by Mansi // Social Media Manager

This session is organized in celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity. It will feature insights from Baptist Health leadership and experts from Gresham Smith.

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Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 668 views | Posted on: 05/08/2025 | Last updated: 05/08/2025

Free webinar: PV + Batteries: Integrating Storage with Grid-Tied PV Systems, May 23, 9 am - 12:30 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Recent developments with building codes, safety requirements, utility rate structures, state incentives, and federal tax credit legislation have led to ever-greater installations of energy storage sys

California Green Building

0 replies | 862 views | Posted on: 04/26/2025 | Last updated: 04/26/2025

Free Online Training by USGBC California, Wildfire Defense for Landscaping Professionals, April 16, 4:30-7:30 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Wildfire Defense Certificate for Landscape Professionals is a 150-minute training followed by an online assessment. This certificate training provides participants with real-world examples and str

California Green Building

0 replies | 587 views | Posted on: 04/02/2025 | Last updated: 04/02/2025

Free Webinar: Balanced Ventilation for Better Health, Comfort, and Energy Efficiency - IAQ, OAQ, Ventilation and Filtration, May 7, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

More buildings are being constructed with high-performance building envelopes. For these buildings, a well-designed and installed ventilation system is a must. Dan Perunko of Balance Point Home Perfor

California Green Building

0 replies | 703 views | Posted on: 03/18/2025 | Last updated: 04/16/2025

Webinar: sustainABLE: Green Building and Public Health, March 16, 1 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

sustainABLE: USGBC West North Central's new regional forum exploring USGBC's four pillars: sustainability, resiliency, health, and equity in relationship to current events and our ability

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Missouri Green Building

Keywords: Resiliency,Health,Public Health,Safety

0 replies | 1329 views | Posted on: 02/23/2021 | Last updated: 02/23/2021

FREE Webinar: Green Concrete - Building with Carbon, March 11, 3 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Concrete is both a big problem and a big opportunity in our climate crisis. It currently accounts for 8% of CO2 emissions which is comparable to the entire agriculture sector. Yet, new low carbon conc

Filed under: Concrete

Keywords: Carbon,Concrete,Emissions,Carbon sequestration

0 replies | 1159 views | Posted on: 02/03/2021 | Last updated: 02/05/2021

Build A Better House Series: Building Shell, Presented by Maine Indoor Air Quality Control Council, February 9 - 10

by SarahA

About the Program:  Simply put, a new home’s building shell is comprised of the structural elements that separate the inside from the outside: walls, roof, windows, doors, including things

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Keywords: Green Building,Energy Efficiency,Insulation,Building Shell,Energy Consumption

0 replies | 1322 views | Posted on: 01/20/2021 | Last updated: 01/20/2021

Webinar: Risk Assessments: Evaluating Buildings Sites for Portfolio Resilience, February 2, 3 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This Better Buildings webinar will explore a variety of strategies commercial building owners can use to address climate-related risks and identify cost-effective strategies and improvements to protec

Filed under: Resilience

Keywords: Green Building,Urban Resilience,Building Portfolio

0 replies | 1379 views | Posted on: 01/05/2021 | Last updated: 01/05/2021

Webinar: Policy for the Architect Advocate, January 19, 6:30 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Regulations effect the work of architects, planners, and designers. While policy advocacy may not be part of your day-to-day workflow and policymaking may seem far afield from your skillset, you may b

Filed under: Architects

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Architecture,Design,Sustainable Architecture,Urban Planning,Policy

0 replies | 1394 views | Posted on: 12/20/2020 | Last updated: 12/20/2020

Webinar: How Sustainable is Our Global Climate Ethos? June 8th 1:15-2:45pm EST

by Matt Z. // Student

How Sustainable is Our Global Climate Ethos and will it create a sustainable climate? Building on decades of work across the globe by the public and private sectors, has a shared global climate et…

Filed under: Climate Change

Keywords: Global Climate Ethos,Climate Action

0 replies | 1640 views | Posted on: 05/24/2017 | Last updated: 05/24/2017

Virtual Summit: Passive House Canada -- Building for Resilience, December 8-10

by samanthaklein // Intern

This summit incudes topics such as

- City of Vancouver Resilience Requirements

- Comparing Passive House to BC Step Code on Large scale MURBs

- Thermal Bridge Modeling

- Large Retrofit Bui

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House,green retrofit,Resilience

0 replies | 1063 views | Posted on: 11/30/2020 | Last updated: 12/03/2020

IWBI Webcast: Learning and Working from Home: Key Takeaways from COVID-19, November 19, 12pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) and epxert panelists for a webcast discussion about strategies for creating workplaces, schools and homes that promote inclusivity and access

Filed under: Health and Air Quality

Buildings and Our Health - News and Information

Keywords: Healthy Building,Health,Covid-19,Home Office,Home

0 replies | 1675 views | Posted on: 11/13/2020 | Last updated: 11/13/2020

Building Performance Association, Home Performance Regional Educational Series - New England, November 18-19

by SarahA

Stay up to date on top trends and issues in the industry with live and on-demand educational content. Learn about nationally relevant topics like back to work in the COVID-19 environment, heat pumps,

Western Massachusetts Green Consortium, Green Night, 9/13 - The Business Model for Green and Healthy Homes

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Western Massachusetts Green Night, September 13th The Business Model for Green and Healthy Homes Please join us to learn and enjoy while also earning credit towards your certifications with the …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 1055 views | Posted on: 09/06/2017 | Last updated: 09/06/2017

CALGreen for Non-Residential Projects Explained - September 12, Oakland

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

ZC Sr Project Manager Susan Di Giulio and Isaac Chambers, partner with the Harrison Thomas Group, will be teaching a course on CALGreen for non-residential projects, commissioning and aspects of the C…

California Green Building

Keywords: CALGreen

0 replies | 1058 views | Posted on: 08/14/2017 | Last updated: 08/14/2017

Webinar: Indoor Environmental Quality Credits (LEED v4 BD+C and ID+C) on August 2

by AbbieKnight

Join USGBC Indiana for an online webinar to explore the LEED Indoor Environmental Quality credits, which address key factors such as indoor air quality, lighting, acoustics, and the occupant experienc…

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Other

Keywords: LEED V4

0 replies | 919 views | Posted on: 07/23/2017 | Last updated: 07/23/2017

LEED Green Associate v4 Exam Prep

by lesley1862 // Green Advocate

Become a LEED Green Associate today! The LEED Green Associate credential is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This credential deno…

Filed under: LEED Exam Preparation

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,LEED V4

0 replies | 1321 views | Posted on: 07/14/2017 | Last updated: 07/14/2017

CA Friendly Landscape Training, July 27

by AbbieKnight

Free Class: Learn to create a CA friendly garden using the latest sustainable materials and techniques.

Filed under: Events

California Green Building

Keywords: Community Gardens

0 replies | 896 views | Posted on: 07/03/2017 | Last updated: 07/05/2017

Next Generation Photovoltaics Lecture Series: Reducing Solar Costs and Accelerating Adoption Webinar, June 27

by AbbieKnight

PV hardware costs have come down dramatically over the last few years and soft costs (non-hardware, such as labor, design, permitting, customer acquisition, etc.) now comprise about 50% of the install…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Roofing Underlayment

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Solar Costs

0 replies | 1172 views | Posted on: 06/27/2017 | Last updated: 06/27/2017

LEED Green Associate v4 Exam Prep

by lesley1862 // Green Advocate

Become a LEED Green Associate today! The LEED Green Associate credential is for professionals who want to demonstrate green building expertise in non-technical fields of practice. This credential deno…

Filed under: Other Green Building - Other

Keywords: LEED Exam Prep,LEED,LEED V4

0 replies | 1146 views | Posted on: 06/13/2017 | Last updated: 06/14/2017

Rooftop Units: Strategies to Reduce Utility Costs, June 7

by AbbieKnight

Packaged rooftop units are used in more than 50 percent of all commercial buildings. With a focus on small- to medium-sized businesses, we’ll investigate how much they cost to operate. For example, …

Filed under: Events

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Energy

0 replies | 757 views | Posted on: 06/02/2017 | Last updated: 06/02/2017

 

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