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Virtual Pro Tour: Mid-Rise Passive House & Urban Density Study, March 12, 12:30 PM EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

Join NESEA online for this upcoming Pro Tour, featuring a mid-rise project built to Passive House standards that includes 30 units of affordable housing and an early education center. Curtis + Ginsber

Filed under: Studies/Surveys

New York Green Building Group

Keywords: Study,Passive House,Pro Tour,Urban Development

0 replies | 1479 views | Posted on: 02/27/2021 | Last updated: 02/27/2021

Schaumburg Home Show - Featuring The Solar House, March 15 - 16, Schaumburg, Illinois

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

The Chicago Home Show returns to the Schaumburg Convention Center, March 15th & 16th, with free Admission and free Parking. ISEA Solar Ambassadors, as well as the Solar House, will be exhibiting a

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 780 views | Posted on: 02/24/2025 | Last updated: 02/25/2025

En-ROADS Virtual Climate Workshop, February 19, 12 - 1 Pm ET

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

This interactive experience, grounded in the latest climate science, allows participants to explore and test various climate solutions in real time using the climate simulator En-ROADS, developed by C

California Green Building

0 replies | 745 views | Posted on: 02/01/2025 | Last updated: 02/03/2025

Affordable, Fire Resistant Made In USA Building Systems for Homesand Small Commercial Buildings

by KevinH // KevinH Custom Home Designer USA/Canada

Hello,

 There are companies in the USA that offer an Affordable and Fire Resistant Building System.

Look Into Gigacrete and Strata Group International. Both Systems limit the number of prod

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Related to: Related Industries - Products

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Fire resistant,hurricane resistant

0 replies | 2691 views | Posted on: 01/12/2025 | Last updated: 01/12/2025

Free Webinar: Appliances and Energy Storage, All-Electric Design and Construction Series, January 30, 12-1 pm PT

by Shivani // Social Media Manager

All-Electric Design & Construction Series

On the path to Zero Net Carbon Design, building electrification is the key to reducing operational carbon. In this course, they’ll share the nuts

California Green Building

0 replies | 791 views | Posted on: 12/20/2024 | Last updated: 12/23/2024

Free Webinar: GBU Coffee Chat: Equitable Decarbonization – In Philadelphia and Around the World, December 18, 11 am - 12 pm ET

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Green Building United and GBU's 2024 Muscoe Martin Fellow, Yuto Morishita for a conversation on how Philadelphia can learn from other cities as we work towards prioritizing equity in dec

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 989 views | Posted on: 11/29/2024 | Last updated: 11/30/2024

GPRO Construction Management with USGBC California - 2 Day Virtual Training + Exam, December 5 & 6,

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Low-carbon, energy-efficient construction will play a critical role in meeting increasingly stringent local and national building performance goals. These projects will require an understanding of new

California Green Building

0 replies | 649 views | Posted on: 11/08/2024 | Last updated: 11/08/2024

Free Webinar: Home Energy Series for Homeowners: Home Comfort, November 7, 4-6 pm PT

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

You want to save money, but it doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice comfort. This webinar will dive into the enclosures and major systems that are affecting your home’s energy usage. Th

California Green Building

0 replies | 832 views | Posted on: 10/21/2024 | Last updated: 10/21/2024

GPRO For Schools with Green Building Alliance, Virtual Training, October 24, 9 am - 1:30 pm ET

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

School facility and custodial staff members are unsung heroes in the quest for healthy and high-performing school buildings that contribute to thriving environments for students. GPRO training fo

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 890 views | Posted on: 09/25/2024 | Last updated: 09/25/2024

Showcase Opportunity - Join Matt Hoots on an Exciting 1920s Deep Energy Retrofit! Follow along with the #1920sMakeoverATL Project!

by Rate It Green Team



Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. is working on an exciting new whole house renovation and deep energy retrofit. You’re invited to get involved with your products or services, OR yo

Filed under: #1920sMakeoverATL

Keywords: Green Building,Deep Energy Retrofit,Retrofit,Atlanta

0 replies | 7479 views | Posted on: 04/27/2021 | Last updated: 03/04/2025

Webinar: Principles for Delivering Urban Nature-based Solutions, April 29, 12 pm BST

by samanthaklein // Intern

The principles are primarily intended to be used by developers, owners, operators and occupiers of buildings within an urban context. The aim is to provide a concise overview of practical methods and

Filed under: Urban Planning

UK Green Building

Keywords: Sustainable Infrastructure,Urban Planning,built environment,Nature

0 replies | 1476 views | Posted on: 04/13/2021 | Last updated: 04/13/2021

USGBC NCR Webinar: LEED Commercial Case Study - Eisenhower Memorial, April 15, 2 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial has achieved U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification. For the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) and

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Energy,LEED,DC

0 replies | 856 views | Posted on: 03/27/2021 | Last updated: 03/27/2021

Women in Sustainability - Eco-Ableism: Disabilities & Environmentalism, March 31, 12:30 pm EDT, Webinar

by Ashley Freeman

A discussion of the intersections between disability, ableism, and environmental justice.

 

Filed under: Webinars

Related to: Information and Resources

Keywords: Sustainability,eco-albelism,Environmentalism

0 replies | 1423 views | Posted on: 03/15/2021 | Last updated: 03/15/2021

Composting Class in Austin TX, July 15

by AbbieKnight

Composting is one of the easiest ways to green your lifestyle: recycle your kitchen scraps and yard trimmings, reduce your trash output and generate a free, rich soil conditioner. Compost will improve…

Filed under: Events

Texas Green Building

Keywords: Composting

0 replies | 1133 views | Posted on: 07/06/2017 | Last updated: 07/06/2017

2021 Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment (NESSBE), Online, March 25

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

NESSBE (Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment) is a biennial northeast regional summit meant to include a larger community of building professionals, owners, academics, policymakers, ad

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built Environment (NEESBE)

0 replies | 2521 views | Posted on: 02/08/2021 | Last updated: 02/08/2021

RESNET 2021, Virtual Building Performance Conference, February 22 - 24

by SarahA

The annual RESNET Building Performance Conference is a “can’t afford to miss” event for the rating, building performance and home building industry.  Due to the pandemic, t

Filed under: Trade Shows and Events

Keywords: Green Building,Sustainability,building performance,RESNET 2021,Residential Energy Services

0 replies | 1961 views | Posted on: 01/22/2021 | Last updated: 02/16/2021

Introducing Rainscreen Association in North America (RAiNA) - Supporting Performance-Driven RainScreen Assemblies (video)

by Rate It Green Team

Do you work in the rainscreen market?  If so, or if you work in the building industry and the green building industry, you will definitely want to be aware of and perhaps join RAiNA, the Rain

Filed under: Industry Organizations and Associations

Keywords: Walls,Wall assemblies,Ventilation,Moisture Management,Vapor Barriers,Rainscreens,RAiNA,Wall Systems,Thermal Layers,Drainage

0 replies | 5040 views | Posted on: 01/11/2021 | Last updated: 01/12/2023

Women in Design Mentoring Event Career Series Part 2, October 17, Boston

by Oyin

This year, Women in Design is exploring this topic with events and programming that will strategize career planning, explore career paths, and give us the tools to build our own personal brands. Di…

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 954 views | Posted on: 10/10/2017 | Last updated: 10/10/2017

2nd Annual Sustainable Home Tour, Brattleboro, VT, Saturday, October 14

by Oyin

This will be a self-guided tour of new homes, deep energy retrofits, and an addition in which all homes have given consideration to energy efficiency, renewable energy, health and safety, durability, …

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 929 views | Posted on: 10/06/2017 | Last updated: 10/09/2017

Scaling Zero Energy Workshop & Happy Hour, 2-5 pm, Oct 26, Seattle

by Oyin

Come join Brad Liljequist, Director of the Zero Energy Program will share a current state of zero energy design based on current technology and construction, review the tools and program updates that …

Filed under: Events

0 replies | 800 views | Posted on: 09/29/2017 | Last updated: 10/01/2017

Green Schools Summit - November 2-3, USGBC Colorado, Arvada

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The Green Schools Summit is dedicated to convening green building industry professionals, school decision makers, educators and parents to further advance healthy, safe and sustainable schools statewi…

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

0 replies | 1036 views | Posted on: 09/25/2017 | Last updated: 09/28/2017

September Greenbuild Mixer, USGBC MA -September 21, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Greenbuild 2017 is just 2 months away, here in Boston! We're continuing on our Road to Greenbuild, and we're taking a stop for a fun networking night. Catch up with old friends, exchange new business …

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Greenbuild

0 replies | 1229 views | Posted on: 09/14/2017 | Last updated: 09/14/2017

Renew Energy Initiative - Annual Gathering at North Farm, Brownfields and Other Challenging Sites for Solar Projects, August 23, Brghton

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Annual REI Gathering at North Farm: Underutilized Resources and Tremendous Opportunities: Brownfields and Other Challenging Properties as Sites for Solar Projects For those of you have not had a …

Filed under: Rhode Island

Rhode Island Green Building

0 replies | 1452 views | Posted on: 08/15/2017 | Last updated: 08/15/2017

HBN Launches HomeFree Initiative to Help Reduce Toxic Building Materials

by Matt Z. // Student

The Healthy Building Network (HBN) introduces HomeFree, “a national initiative supporting affordable housing leaders who are improving human health by using less toxic building materials”. Everyon…

Equity and Green Building

Keywords: Affordable Housing,Healthy Building Materials

0 replies | 2703 views | Posted on: 07/27/2017 | Last updated: 07/27/2017

Energize Denver: Energy Star Benchmarking Jam on August 16 in Denver

by AbbieKnight

This high-energy jam session will not only help you benchmark your building, but also help you develop strategies to improve building performance and decrease utility bills. Bring your laptop and e…

Filed under: Events

Related to: Other

Colorado High Performance and Passive House Building Group

Keywords: Energy Efficiency

0 replies | 840 views | Posted on: 07/18/2017 | Last updated: 07/18/2017

 

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