This event has been rescheduled for Tuesday, August 25th due to thunderstorm and flash flood warnings in the area. Green Building United’s Living Future and Passive House Communities invite you to join GBU members and Emerging Professionals for a summer happy hour with partners: Black Girl Environmentalist Philly Hub, Philadelphia Energy Authority, PGCC, PhilaNOMA, Young Professionals in Energy […]
Join the PECO residential program team for an overview of PECO's residential energy efficiency programs and new Act 129 Phase V offerings. This session will highlight the range of energy-saving solutions available to residential customers, from home energy assessments and incentives on home weatherization measures, to rebates on energy-efficient appliances, HVAC equipment, and smart thermostats. Participants […]
1 AIA | HSW and 1 GBCI CEU approved Join us for a tour of 2300 Market Street, a 242,000 GSF life sciences research building in Center City Philadelphia that pairs a contemporary overbuild with the rehabilitation of an early 20th-century brick building and the reconstruction of an adjoining building's handmade terracotta facade. With […]
1 AIA LU|HSW, courtesy of Rockwool 1 GBCI CEU pending, courtesy of GBU There is a lack of clear guidance on how to construct more fire-resilient buildings using commercially available materials. This course will present solutions and construction details that leverage stone wool and other noncombustible materials to enhance the fire resilience of buildings. Attendees […]
CEU details forthcoming AIA Philadelphia, Green Building United, Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia and ULI Philadelphia present the fourth annual Urban Resilience Forum to be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center. The Urban Resilience Forum brings together over 100 practitioners from across the real estate industry, including development, architecture, design, nonprofit, and government […]
1 AIA LU Approved & 1 GBCI CEU Pending Learn best practices for implementing advanced control sequences of operations with ASHRAE Guideline 36, which is focused on reducing energy consumption and improving IEQ and comfort. ASHRAE Guideline 36 and its best-in-class standardized HVAC control sequences impact many stages of the construction process, from specifications to […]
The Climate Ready Capital Projects (CRCP) Program and the Better Building Hub invite community-based organizations to join us for a Contractor Navigation Workshop designed to help organizations confidently plan, procure, and manage building improvement projects. Whether you're planning energy upgrades, resilience projects, accessibility improvements, or other capital investments, working with contractors can feel overwhelming. Participants […]
1 AIA LU | HSW, 1 GBCI CEU, and 1 LA CES HSW PDH pending Join us for a behind-the-scenes tour of Eco Materials - an innovative soil washing and aggregate recycling facility that is redefining sustainable materials management in the Philadelphia region. During this tour of the 2025 Sustainable Design & Planning Groundbreaker Award […]
Taking place October 20-23, 2026, in New York City, the 2026 Greenbuild International Conference + Expo will keep participants at the forefront of the industry covering sustainability, resilience, health, and wellness in the spaces where we live, work, learn and play. Greenbuild hosts the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide where 10,000+ attendees […]
Celebrate 25 Years of Impact at the Groundbreaker Awards Join Green Building United at the Cira Centre for an inspiring evening celebrating the people, projects, and partnerships advancing sustainability across our region. Each year, the Groundbreaker Awards spotlight the achievements of developers, designers, advocates, and community leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible […]
