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Join Maine Indoor Air Quality Council on Thursday, June 11, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. EST for a one-hour discussion of the 4 essential components of building science. Understanding these four components
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How is cork shaping the future of healthy materials? Cork is a remarkable material—lightweight, durable, regenerative and recyclable. Harvested from the bark of the Quercus suber oak t
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As more California homeowners begin electrifying their homes, heat pump installers will be faced with the challenge of navigating electrical panel challenges including condition, capacity, fitment, su
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Free Webinar: Passive Building Design, March 11, 12 to 1:30 PM
Passive Building Design is a progressive approach to advanced energy efficiency in building design and technology. Learn how these methods reduce energy consumption while improving comfort in resident
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All-electric homes are becoming more and more common in California. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are also becoming a common way to house people in California. This session offers a unique opportuni
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This unique program, brought to you by the Theodore Payne Foundation (TPF) and the U.S. Green Building Council - California (USGBC-CA), offers a condensed, impactful learning experience designed for l
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Free Webinar: Managing Indoor Air Quality - Don't forget the "V" in HVAC, January 8, 12 - 1pm ET
Several studies have shown that the air inside our homes and buildings is 5 - 7 times dirtier than the air outside. The Building Science industry has been tasked with improving indoor air quality. How
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A stable climate demands that buildings radically reduce their carbon footprint and move toward carbon neutrality by 2050. Electrification, advancements in efficient decarbonized building systems and
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This workshop focuses on designing commercial spaces with modern ceiling fans and will be of interest to architects, engineers, and builders. The workshop will start out with the context and benefits
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5th Edition of International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy
The 5th Edition of the International Conference on Green Chemistry and Renewable Energy, also known as Green Chemistry 2025, will convene in Rome, Italy. Scheduled from June 2-4, 2025 this hybrid even
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BuiltEnvironment Plus is bringing in industry expert presenters for a final 90-minute discussion. Dr. Joseph G. Allen will begin with an introductory 15-minute presentation to set the stage for over a
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Webinar: Data Driven Sustainability in Building, August 12, 11:45 am MDT
Attend this session to learn how to launch an effective digital sustainability strategy by leveraging technology and mining valuable data. Presenters with diverse backgrounds will illuminate where dat
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Webinar: Small Projects vs. Climate Change, June 29, 1-2 PM
Join USGBC and AIA Chicago for the Small Projects vs. Climate Change webinar. In this webinar, we will share strategies and fundamental sustainable concepts that will help small residen
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Date/Time: Monday November 14 ~ 5:45-8pm Location: 50 Milk St. Boston. Conference room Aristotle – 15th floor GUEST SPEAKER: Rick Ames, from Next Phase Studios will talk about some of his w…
Designing a Passive House is not easy and yet it is actually the easy part when considering the entire design and construction process! Weather, sequencing, materials, low skilled workers, apathy, ine
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This is a Best of the Forum session. States and local governments are actively developing policy approaches aimed at driving towards zero energy and/or zero carbon new buildings and deep emission redu
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Architectural designs can have lasting effects, not just on the intended users of buildings, but also on passersby. Buildings, unlike art, are public objects and in many cases mandatory for daily use.
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In this one-hour course, design professionals will gain in-depth knowledge of decorative hardwood plywood, focusing on its manufacture, uses, and sustainability. It will discuss visual grading, the na
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Climate Change and Building Resilient Communities, Monday April 10, 5:30-7:30 pm - Providence
Climate Change and Building Resilient Communities Monday, April 10 at 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island 500 Exchange St Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Hosted by Woona…
Danish school has installed the world’s largest solar facade
A new building in Copenhagen is covered by 12,000 colorful solar tiles, making it one of the largest building-integrated solar power plants in Denmark. The tiles completely cover the building and will…
EcoInventorium Reception: Meet the Innovators Advancing the Performance Spectrum of "Green" When: Friday, February 24th from 5:30-7:30pm Where: Center for Maximum Potential Building Systems (CM…
Introduction to NEWHAB - the Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings
I have been pleased to recently discover NEWHAB - the Network for Energy, Water, and Health in Affordable Buildings. That's a long title, and there's a lot of work to do to ensure that everyone has a…
America’s Water Crisis: An Issue of Environmental Justice Friday, February 10, 2017, 9:30 am to 2:00 pm Fordham Law School, Skadden Conference Center, Constantion Room (2nd Floor), 150 West 62n…
A different kind of commute: single-seat automaker aims to break into the electric car market
Jerry Kroll, a race-car driver by trade and the CEO of Electra Meccanica, aims at bringing a single-seat electric car to the global electric car market in 2017. "Most people drive by themselves in …
Rocky Mountain Green 2017 - USGBC Colorado - April 26 - 28, Denver
Rocky Mountain Green 2017 - USGBC Colorado April 26 - 28, Denver Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel 1550 Court Pl Denver, CO 80202 Rocky Mountain Green by USGBC Colorado is the flagship green bu…
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