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Energy Efficiency Lunch & Learn: Green and Healthy Homes Project, June 19, 12:00-1:00 pm, Hartford, CT

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The Connecticut Green Bank and Operation Fuel are hosting a series of lunch & learns to promote energy efficiency resources available to low to moderate income households throughout our state.

Filed under: Connecticut

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Green Homes,Healthy Homes

0 replies | 1448 views | Posted on: 06/06/2019 | Last updated: 06/06/2019

Free Webinar: Electric Heat Pumps for Space Heating and Cooling, February 12, 9 am - 1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

As our electricity supply becomes cleaner due to increased use of renewables for generation, along with a growing number of local ordinances prohibiting installs of gas in new homes. Electricity becom

California Green Building

0 replies | 41 views | Posted on: 12/22/2025 | Last updated: 12/25/2025

Construction & Demolition Recycling Association (CDRA) Trade Show and Conference, January 27-30, Tampa, Florida

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The C&D World Conference has been renamed the CDRA Conference & Tradeshow to better reflect the strong connection between the event and the Construction & Demolition Recycling Association

Florida Green Building Group

0 replies | 440 views | Posted on: 11/25/2025 | Last updated: 11/26/2025

2026 Midwest Energy Solutions Conference, January 26-29, Chicago, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Once a year, MEEA invites all energy stakeholders to gather at our annual Midwest Energy Solutions Conference to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of energy efficiency in the Midwest. MES i

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 604 views | Posted on: 11/07/2025 | Last updated: 11/17/2025

Better Buildings Hub Launch & Resource Fair, November 20, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

Save the date for the official launch of the Better Buildings Hub — a new resource helping schools, homes, businesses, and community spaces become energy-efficient, climate-ready, and

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 461 views | Posted on: 10/08/2025 | Last updated: 10/09/2025

Austin Great American Tiny House Show, November 9-10, Austin, TX

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Their convention center series is an educational based platform entering its fourth year in the spread of tiny house knowledge. On display will be Tiny Homes, Container Homes, Modular Homes

Filed under: Tiny Houses

Related to: Builders/Contractors ,Architects ,Information and Resources ,Trade Shows and Events

Tiny Houses

Keywords: Tiny Houses,Austin,Tiny Homes,Texas

0 replies | 1640 views | Posted on: 10/10/2019 | Last updated: 10/10/2019

Introduction to the Living Building Challenge 4.0, October 16, West Hartford, CT

by abu417 // Climate Connoisseur. Eco-Maniac. Solar Sommelier.

Event will hold an in-depth introduction to the philosophy and components of the Living Building Challenge and certification program of the International Living Future Institute. To be certified

Filed under: Education

Related to: Other,Consulting,Architects ,Certifications/Labels and Transparency

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Living Building Challenge,USGBC,Connecticut,USGBC CT

0 replies | 1624 views | Posted on: 09/27/2019 | Last updated: 09/27/2019

Ecocity World Summit 2019, October 7-11, Vancouver, BC, Canada

by mkilmartin // Intern

Can cities be both ecologically healthy and socially just? There are no easy answers, not even in Vancouver, one of the world’s greenest cities. Yet multiple solutions are emerging with new lead

Filed under: Green Affordable Housing

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainable Infrastructure,Sustainable Communities,Affordable Green Housing,Vancouver Canada

0 replies | 1459 views | Posted on: 09/18/2019 | Last updated: 09/18/2019

Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive House Buildings & Design | September 5, Worcester, MA

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive House Buildings & Design


Passive House is an building performance standard that delivers a high level of energy savings and carbon reduction

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Green Building,Passive House,Passive House Massachusetts

0 replies | 1294 views | Posted on: 08/23/2019 | Last updated: 08/23/2019

Living Building Challenge (LBC) 4.0 Panel and Happy Hour, September 10, 1:00-7:30pm, Seattle, WA

by Gina Pryciak // Student

The LBC 4.0
The Living Building Challenge (LBC) calls for the creation of building projects that operate as cleanly, beautifully, and efficiently as nature’s architecture. The LBC is the b

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Green Building,Living Building Challenge

0 replies | 1195 views | Posted on: 07/30/2019 | Last updated: 08/09/2019

Best of Greenbuild: The Building Envelope as a System - A Balanced Approach, August 21, Jacksonville, FL

by AidanAnthony // Intern

Join USGBC for their monthly Best of Greenbuild Webcast series. They will be rebroadcasting Greenbuild 2018 sessions throughout the year until Greenbuild 2019 takes place November

Filed under: Webinars

0 replies | 892 views | Posted on: 07/19/2019 | Last updated: 08/04/2019

Gulf Coast: LEED Platinum Evening 2019, July 24, 5:00-8:00pm, Houston, TX

by Gina Pryciak // Student

Join USGBC Texas' Gulf Coast Region for a celebration of Houston’s latest LEED Platinum Projects!

Local Owners, Developers, and Architects will discuss their insights from pursuing t

Texas Green Building

Keywords: LEED Platinum,LEED Building Tour

0 replies | 1330 views | Posted on: 06/27/2019 | Last updated: 06/27/2019

PACDC 2019 Forward Equitable Development Conference, June 26-27, Philadelphia, PA

by AbbieKnight

Join 300 community developers, small business entrepreneurs, health practitioners, researchers, artists, educators, and activists committed to working toward a more equitable Philadelphia. Liz Og

Filed under: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

Keywords: Community Development,Urban Environments

0 replies | 1134 views | Posted on: 06/15/2019 | Last updated: 06/15/2019

Indoor Air Quality Challenges in Space Vehicles... and On Earth

by Chelsea W. // Student

If you think keeping the air quality "Good" in your home or office is hard, imagine having to do it in space! Join the Syracuse Center of Excellence for their Research and Technology Forum: Indoor Air…

Sprouting: Growing Green Schools II, June 18, 5-7 pm, Portland, Oregon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join the Portland Green Schools Committee for the second panel of our 2019 discussion series: GROWING A GREEN SCHOOL.

Green and high performance school buildings offer students and teachers he

Filed under: Green Schools

Keywords: Green Schools,The Portland Green Schools Committee

0 replies | 1042 views | Posted on: 05/24/2019 | Last updated: 05/24/2019

Cooper Recycling Tour and Talk, May 15, 9:30-11 am, Brooklyn, NY

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Did you know that over 90 percent of construction and demolition (C&D) waste is recyclable?

Join Urban Green for a tour of Cooper Recycling’s state-of-the-art and expanded facility in Bro

Filed under: New York

New York Green Building Group

0 replies | 1817 views | Posted on: 04/28/2019 | Last updated: 04/28/2019

CleanTech Open Northeast Boston Kickoff Party - March 24, 6:30 pm

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

CleanTech Open Northeast Boston Kickoff Party - March 24, 6:30 pm @Greentown Labs, Somerville Get ready for an awesome night of cleantech community networking leading up to the Cleantech Open 2016…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 926 views | Posted on: 03/02/2016 | Last updated: 03/02/2016

Green Building of the Week: Desert Rain, a Living Building Challenge home, in Bend, Oregon

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Presenting: Desert Rain, a Living Building Challenge home, in Bend, Oregon • Main House + Two Detached Apartments and 3 Garages • Warm, Modern, Clean + Super Green • 100% net-zero energy â…

Filed under: Green Building of the Week

Keywords: Living Building Challenge,NewtZero,Net Zero Water

0 replies | 1421 views | Posted on: 01/28/2016 | Last updated: 01/28/2016

Massachusetts CAN Lead on Solar Energy - Learn about The Solutions Project

by NSchepis // Student at Bridgewater State

Achieving a world without the use of fossil fuels is possible with existing technologies. Contrary to what some people believe we are not waiting on some incredible breakthrough in technology, we have…

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,Solar,The Solutions Project

0 replies | 2020 views | Posted on: 12/13/2015 | Last updated: 12/13/2015

USGBC NJ South Branch Presents GREENING GARDEN STATE SCHOOLS & COLLEGES: BUILDING & OPERATIONS

by Stella Ng'oma // Green building enthusiast

Come and join the USGBC NJ South Branch as they present Greening Garden State School and Colleges: Building and Operations. The event will take place on December 9, 2015 at the Waterfront Technology C…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other Green Building - Other,Certifications/Labels and Transparency ,Safety

New Jersey Greenbuilding Group

Keywords: Green Building,Green Home,Greenbuild

0 replies | 1536 views | Posted on: 11/21/2015 | Last updated: 11/21/2015

Making the leap to LVLs

by NobleHome // Affordable, passive solar, easy to build kit houses

We have always been proud that we use solid lumber in our home kits. This isn't always easy in modern construction. Solid wood tends to bend, crack, or warp and it can contains knots where you don't w…

Filed under: Engineered Wood Framing Products

0 replies | 1140 views | Posted on: 10/27/2015 | Last updated: 10/27/2015

Passive House Massachusetts Symposium- Sat, October 17, 2015 9 AM to 5 PM

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Passive House Massachusetts Symposium Sat, October 17, 2015 9 AM to 5 PM A Symposium connecting Architects, Builders, Engineers, Home/Building Owners, Policymakers, Real Estate Professionals, Stu…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Passive House

0 replies | 1806 views | Posted on: 10/03/2015 | Last updated: 10/13/2015

Boston Area Solar Energy Association: "Mass Power Forward": Thursday, Sept. 10th

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Boston Area Solar Energy Association Forum: Thursday, Sept. 10th, Mass Power Forward is a multi-organization campaign to "advance Massachusetts toward a safer and healthier economy powered by loc…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Area Solar Energy Association,Massachusetts Power Forward

0 replies | 1423 views | Posted on: 09/09/2015 | Last updated: 09/09/2015

Biomimicry: Designs By Nature

by Chelsea W. // Student

Biomimicry means using nature to mimic things in our everyday life. By mimicking nature in how products and buildings are designed, we can make smarter, more cost effective decisions that we already k…

Filed under: Other Products

Related to: Safety,Related Industries - Services,Biomass,Exterior Improvements,Insulation,Other Green Building Discussions - Other

Keywords: Biomimicry

0 replies | 1693 views | Posted on: 08/19/2015 | Last updated: 08/19/2015

 

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