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SUMMARY:Designing with Impact in Mind
DESCRIPTION:About the TrainingWith hundreds of green product certifications on the market and persistent greenwashing\, it can be difficult for designers to know what kind of impacts the materials they select for a project are having on the health of our climate\, ecosystems\, communities\, and on individuals. But with the introduction of an industry-aligned framework for evaluating sustainable materials\, more informed decision making is finally within reach. This course will present the current challenges to measuring holistic product impacts and introduce the Common Materials Framework: a groundbreaking common language for product sustainability – and how to apply it in your practice today. \nThis training is eligible for 2 AIA LU / HSW continuing education credits. This is a live\, online training led by Laurel Chądzyński with Loom and Lever. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Laurel Chądzyński\,  AIA\, WELL AP\, Founder of Loom and Lever\, a licensed architect\, sustainability leader\, and movement builder. Through her practice\, LOOM&LEVER\, she operates at various scales to foster transformation within the built environment\, including curating educational cohorts and workshops and supporting the development of local and regional material reuse infrastructure. She advances industry movements by convening communities of practitioners for alignment\, peer learning\, and collective action through organizations such as Green Commons and Mindful Materials. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				1. Analyze diverse criteria in building material product certifications\, advocate for holistic impact consideration\, and integrate strategies to address fragmentation in reporting.2. Evaluate the multi-attribute impacts of building materials using the AIA Materials Pledge and the Common Materials Framework\, considering factors like reporting threshold and third-party verification\, to make informed decisions beyond certifications.3. Consider the importance of a connected data ecosystem to scale adoption of healthy materials by addressing a subset of priority data points\, and advocating for a consistent market signal to drive digitization of key information about product impacts.4. Employ simple and sophisticated tools today and anticipate future integrated workflow tools based on the collaborations being facilitated by mindful Materials’ cross-stakeholder Forums. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 7th\, 2026\n				The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding.You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-13608Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $175 per course per trainee \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply: \nSigned Form W-9Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue\, dated within 6 months from the date of application submissionCertificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy\n				Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given. Please note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				  \nDon’t see a financial assistance option that meets your needs? Reach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org to learn more about leveraging the opportunities available to you. Bulk discounts are available for 5 or more attendees at once. \nBE+ is committed to providing accessible events. If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate\, please indicate in your registration and we will reach out to you. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. \n  \nPhoto credit: designLAB architects
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