BE+ Community Blog

Built Environment Plus (BE+) is proud to announce that we have been accepted as an official environmental partner of 1% for the Planet, joining a global network of organizations working to create a healthier, more resilient future. For nearly two decades, BE+ has been...

With the annual Just Celebration right around the corner, we’re excited to celebrate organizations committed to creating a more socially equitable and transparent world. More than just a label and framework, the heart of the Just program lies in its community of...

Join us in welcoming our 2026 Summer interns: Amanda Xu, Alexander Orth (returning to BE+ for another season), and Michael Pirozzi. Already making an impact across the BE+ community, Amanda is helping us prepare for Building Tech Forum while supporting our Communities...

Massachusetts continues to demonstrate strong and consistent growth in high-performance building development, according to our new statewide report, Massachusetts is Going Net Zero: Spring 2026 Update. From Cost Concerns to Market TransformationWe started this...

The following post was provided by Turner Construction.Boston exhibit shows low-carbon construction is ready now A temporary pavilion was constructed as part of the Structural Engineering Institute’s Structures Congress, “Reframing the Future: With Low-Carbon...

Built Environment Plus successfully leverages significant Massachusetts Workforce Training Fund grants to make a wide variety of Passive House education more accessible. We offer Phius, Passive House Network/Passive House Institute, and Passive House Massachusetts...

NESEA’s 2026 BuildingEnergy Boston conference, themed “Don’t Stop Us Now”, is set to hone in on the challenges and barriers building professionals are facing while reinforcing that we are not alone in solving them. That’s especially true for existing buildings where...

Welcome 2026 Spring Intern Xander Orth! We're excited to have him on board supporting Built Environment Connects and advancing our mission forward to bring a more sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operations across the built environment. With his...

In the past year, the BE+ Education program has supported workforce development in Massachusetts by securing more than $250,000 worth of funding for organizations to use towards free and deeply discounted BE+ courses. With 1,100 total professionals trained across 292...

As we enter 2026, the BE+ community came together at a pivotal time to celebrate the people transforming the built environment. Together, we reflected on a year of meaningful impact, collaboration, and progress. During the Annual Meeting & Volunteer Celebration,...

The following post was provided by HMFH Architects. HMFH’s Josiah Quincy Upper School received top recognitions from Built Environment Plus (BE+) and American School & University Magazine (AS&U), taking home both Green Building of the Year and the People’s...

Massachusetts solidified its position as a national leader in climate-aligned building at last month’s Green Building Showcase, where an all-electric Boston Public School, affordable multi-family housing projects, and dozens of additional new construction and...

Join us in welcoming our newest members of the BE+ Team—Kassem Slimani and Molly Neu! Kassem stepped into the Marketing & Communications Manager position during the week of the Green Building Showcase. With his fresh ideas and creative energy, he’s already making...

Photo credit: Ed WonsekThe following post was provided by HMFH Architects.Water is everywhere, but we often overlook its presence and impact. While it’s essential for all forms of life, from flora to fauna, it also carries destructive potential.   That destruction can...