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Panel Discussion: The Future of Sustainable & Resilient Developments, February 7th in Miami, FL

by AbbieKnight

A panel on the Future of Sustainable and Resilient Developments.  Hear perspectives from Developers, Designers, Consultants and Lawyers.
Presented by OBMI Architecture along with ULI, AIA, USGBC

Filed under: Florida

Related to: Other

Florida Green Building Group

Keywords: Sustainable Communities,Resilient Developments

0 replies | 1533 views | Posted on: 01/30/2019 | Last updated: 01/30/2019

Design for Freedom Summit, March 26, 10am-6pm, New Canaan, Connecticut

by Hani // Social media manager

Join Design for Freedom by Grace Farms for the 3rd annual Design for Freedom Summit — a momentous day of action and awareness. Hear from leading experts across sectors who are working to eradica

Connecticut Green Building

0 replies | 845 views | Posted on: 03/01/2024 | Last updated: 03/01/2024

Reimagine Buildings ’24, A Free Online Event, March 7 - 8

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Join Passive House Accelerator on March 7th for Reimagine Buildings ’24, a one-of-a-kind event that will highlight the global movement towards healthy, resilient buildings.

Reimagine Building

0 replies | 731 views | Posted on: 02/13/2024 | Last updated: 02/13/2024

Green Building Alliance: Hard Hat Tour at The Distillery, February 13, 9:30-11am EST, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

by Hani // Social media manager

On the Southshore of Pittsburgh stands the last existing pre-prohibition era distillery.  Originally owned and operated by Jos. S. Finch & Co., this 170-year-old structure

Pennsylvania Sustainability Group

0 replies | 777 views | Posted on: 01/24/2024 | Last updated: 01/25/2024

Solar Power Africa Conference: February 7-9, Cape Town, South Africa

by Hani // Social media manager

South Africa’s leading position in driving the continent’s transition to renewable energy has been confirmed with the launch of the first-ever Solar Power Africa Trade Show. Organised by M

0 replies | 826 views | Posted on: 01/03/2024 | Last updated: 01/04/2024

Reuse in Climate Action Plans, Online, January 9, 1-3pm EST

by Hani // Social media manager

Explore the growing trend of integrating reuse practices into climate action plans during NERC's forum: "Reuse in Climate Action Plans." Governments are increasingly recognizing the

0 replies | 949 views | Posted on: 12/05/2023 | Last updated: 12/05/2023

Green Tech Investment Conference, Online, December 13, 12-2 pm ET / 6-8 pm CET

by samanthaklein // Intern

The Startup Club invites participants to our next Green Tech Investment Conference: an opportunity to discover innovative Green Tech ventures, or present your company to a group of internati

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Business Development,investing,Supply Chain,Entrepreneurship,green technology,Startups,ESG

0 replies | 1093 views | Posted on: 11/21/2023 | Last updated: 11/29/2023

The Buildings Show, November 29-December 1, Toronto, Canada

by samanthaklein // Intern

The built environment is rapidly evolving. The Buildings Show takes you to the forefront of these changes and keeps attendees competitive with best-in-class continuing education opportunities. Fe

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Architecture,Healthy Housing,Design,Energy Efficiency,Construction,Social Networking,Carbon Reduction,Technology,Communication

0 replies | 1000 views | Posted on: 11/08/2023 | Last updated: 11/08/2023

Free Webinar: Mastering the Maze of Lighting Specifications, November 28, 9-11am

by Hani // Social media manager

With so many different types of systems and requirements, how do you get what you really want from lighting controls? Lighting experts Shoshanna Segal and Carol Jones explain how designers and archite

California Green Building

0 replies | 1145 views | Posted on: 10/24/2023 | Last updated: 10/24/2023

Free Webinar: Introduction to Passive House Trades, November 1, 9am-1pm

by Hani // Social media manager

Presented by The Passive House Network, the Introduction to Passive House Trades course will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House (PH) basics, review typical construction types, windows a

California Green Building

0 replies | 820 views | Posted on: 10/06/2023 | Last updated: 10/06/2023

Electricity Transformation, Canada, October 23-25, Calgary, Alberta

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Canada is transforming its electricity system.

Electricity Transformation Canada will bring together energy professionals from converging sectors — wind energy, solar energy, and energy

0 replies | 627 views | Posted on: 09/22/2023 | Last updated: 09/22/2023

Latin America: Healthy Materials for Sustainable Buildings, April 4th in San Jose, Costa Rica

by AbbieKnight

The Costa Rica Collaborative hosts a panel of experts: ILFI’s James Connelly, Mohawk’s George Bandy, and Annie Bevan from Superior Essex to speak on the future of healthy materials for sus

Filed under: Events

Keywords: Sustainability,Sustainable Building

0 replies | 1141 views | Posted on: 03/25/2019 | Last updated: 03/25/2019

Resilience Workshop Series - Putting Resilience into Practice in the Workplace, March 19, 1-5 pm, Los Angeles, CA

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Resilience is the capacity to survive and thrive in the face of stressors and shocks. Learn what that means in real life, and how to become more resilient as individuals, organizations and communities

California Green Building

0 replies | 978 views | Posted on: 02/26/2019 | Last updated: 02/27/2019

Westward Group Alternative Energy Tokyo: No excuse for inaction on emissions

by kristywalls

The latest report by the United Nations panel on climate change may not offer any new surprises concerning the threats posed by global warming, but it does remind us that doing too little, or waiting …

Filed under: Other Green Building Climate Change

Related to: Other Green Building,Environmental Activism

0 replies | 923 views | Posted on: 11/17/2014 | Last updated: 11/17/2014

FREE WEBINAR: Incorporating Sustainable Materials into Commercial Restroom Design, Thursday, July 11, 2019 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

There are varied material options available for restrooms, locker rooms, and other applications. Learn about HDPE, its physical attributes, composition, design options and sustainable contributions to

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Sustainability,restrooms,locker rooms

0 replies | 2070 views | Posted on: 01/17/2019 | Last updated: 01/17/2019

REEBA Roundtable, January 18th, Hartford, CT, 7:30-9:30 am

by Eileen Flynn // Student

Join REEBA for a discussion 

with Bryan Garcia, President & CEO of the CT Green Bank and 

Co-Chair of Gov-Elect Lamont's Energy Transition Committee. 

This is an exciti

Filed under: Energy

Connecticut Green Building

Keywords: Renewable Energy

0 replies | 1889 views | Posted on: 12/19/2018 | Last updated: 12/20/2018

USGBC Wisconsin Annual Meeting & Luncheon, January 24, 10am-2pm, Madison

by Yishan

Join USGBC Wisconsin for an event not to be missed!

The formal program will kick off with USGBC Wisconsin’s Annual Meeting highlighting 2018 accomplishments and setting the stage for an excit

Filed under: Wisconsin

Wisconsin Green Building Group

0 replies | 1399 views | Posted on: 11/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/25/2018

2019 Home Performance Conference and Trade Show, Chicago, IL, April 1-4

by Yishan

The 2019 National Home Performance Conference and Trade Show is coming to the heart of Chicago, April 1 - 4, 2019. Though known as the Second City, Chicago takes a back seat to no town. Plan to join u

Filed under: Trade Shows

Illinois Green Building Group

0 replies | 3182 views | Posted on: 11/10/2018 | Last updated: 11/10/2018

Boston Sustainability Breakfast, Nov 21, Boston

by Yishan

Join Net Impact Boston's informal breakfast meetup of sustainability professionals for networking, discussion, and moral support. It's important to remind ourselves that we are not the only on

Filed under: Events

Massachusetts Green Builders

0 replies | 931 views | Posted on: 11/03/2018 | Last updated: 11/03/2018

USGBC LA's Winter Wonderland, 14th Annual Green Gala, 12/14, Los Angeles

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

"WINTER WONDERLAND"

14th Annual Green Gala 8th Annual Sustainable Innovation Awards

USGBC-LA's activities expand the green building marketplace, cultivate sustainab

Filed under: California

California Green Building

0 replies | 1280 views | Posted on: 10/23/2018 | Last updated: 11/05/2018

Electrifying Transportation in Southern California: Opportunities and Challenges for 2030, Oct 17, Los Angeles,CA

by Aditya

Host: Los Angeles Regional Collaborative for Climate Action and Sustainability (LARC)

Sponsor: Edison International

Partners: UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation, Southern California Association o



Filed under: Electric Vehicles

California Green Building

Keywords: Transportation,Sustainability,Electric Vehicles

0 replies | 1191 views | Posted on: 10/05/2018 | Last updated: 10/05/2018

EcoDistricts: Director of Marketing + Communications - Apply by June 19!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

The EcoDistricts team works hard to help create just, sustainable and resilient cities and neighborhoods for all, and we appreciate your interest in helping us accelerate the EcoDistricts movement. We…

Filed under: Green Building Jobs

Keywords: Green Building Jobs

0 replies | 1235 views | Posted on: 06/17/2015 | Last updated: 02/13/2017

Deep Energy Retrofits - Lessons from the Field, May 12, 2015, 6:30-8 pm, BSA, Boston

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Deep Energy Retrofits - Lessons from the Field May 12, 2015 | 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Price: This meeting is free and open to all Where: BSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Boston A panel of remodelers wi…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Massachusetts,BSA,Deep Energy Retrofits

0 replies | 1344 views | Posted on: 05/11/2015 | Last updated: 05/11/2015

2015 Greenovate Boston Community Summit! Saturday, June 6

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

2nd Annual Greenovate Boston Community Summit Saturday, June 6, 2015 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM What Are You Doing on June 6th? Save the date for the 2015 Greenovate Boston Community Summit! This ye…

Filed under: Massachusetts

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Boston Climate Action Plan

0 replies | 1214 views | Posted on: 04/01/2015 | Last updated: 04/01/2015

Green Burial: Organic Biodegradable Pods can help Loves ones Become Trees. Do you want this? Discuss!

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Trade in that coffin for an Organic Burial "Pod" that help people become nutrients for new and growing trees? This is an idea Italian designers came up with. Do we want to "turn our loved ones into …

Filed under: Green Burial/Funeral Services

Keywords: Green Burial,Funeral

0 replies | 2335 views | Posted on: 03/01/2015 | Last updated: 03/01/2015

 

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