BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132558 CREATED:20210510T202641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T003208Z UID:10001413-1623398400-1623407400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Zero Carbon Buildings — Municipal Summit DESCRIPTION:Image via Architecture 2030 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why are we hosting this event? \nWe want to empower Municipal Leaders and Staff with knowledge on Zero Carbon Buildings\, so that they have the context and confidence to make the necessary transition towards our Zero Carbon Future. \nBack in March\, Gov. Baker signed a landmark climate bill\, An Act Creating a Next Generation Roadmap for the Massachusetts Climate Policy\, into law. Included in this bill is an opt-in stretch code which represents a big win for municipalities. Elected and appointed officials from 59 municipalities representing 40% of the Commonwealth’s population signed a letter to Governor Baker expressly calling for the development of an opt-in net-zero stretch code to allow communities to address building sector emissions. \nMassachusetts is stepping up and empowering local municipalities to achieve their climate goals in an efficient and coordinated way. We need to work together over the next year to ensure the building sector is decarbonized in a way that is consistent with our shared carbon reduction goals. \nAccording to Architecture2030\, with data from the UN Environmental Global Status Report 2017\, embodied carbon will be responsible for almost half of total new construction emissions between now and 2050\, yet MA’s Building Sector Report of the MA 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap Study doesn’t even mention it. \nConsidering the goal is for Massachusetts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050\, you just can’t do this without considering the entire picture including embodied carbon. \nGiven this critical knowledge\, we must prioritize solving this challenge in order to ensure we meet the global goals needed in the face of our shared climate emergency. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect from this summit? \nTo gain a better understanding of the complete carbon picture in buildings and why it is so important to pay attention to. You will learn ways building designers are reducing operational and embodied carbon today in Massachusetts. Discover tangible strategies municipalities can implement in the short and long terms. Have an opportunity to hear from and share initiatives with other municipal leaders. \nWho is involved? \nBuilt Environment Plus\, with sponsors Eversource + Mass Save & MassCEC\, is partnering with the Boston Society for Architecture\, the local Carbon Leadership Forum hub\, MCAN\, MAPC\, NEEP\, SierraClub\, Mothers Out Front and RMI to pull this together. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters & Host\n \n\n\nJulie Janiski\, Presenter\nPartner | BuroHappold Engineering \n\nJulie Janiski is partner in Buro Happold’s Boston office where she leads integrated teams of engineers\, designers\, analysts\, and subject-matter experts to deliver the highest performance projects. She aligns design\, consulting and analysis to provide solutions that encompass all aspects of regenerative design in the built environment\, from carbon reduction and water conservation to social equity and human health and wellbeing. Her career has included work in construction\, building operations\, architecture\, and engineering–an experience that lays the foundation for a fully integrated approach. \nJulie has delivered projects across every scale (from design of individual buildings to city planning and drafting policy)\, and in all major sectors. Her recent work includes consulting for the Massachusetts Commercial Energy Code\, a number of U.S. Embassy projects internationally for the U.S. State Department\, USDA grant-funded research on forestry and heavy timber design\, a Net Zero workforce training center in Pittsburgh\, and The House at Cornell Tech – a residential high-rise in New York City which is certified LEED Platinum and Passive House. \nJulie holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan and a Master of Design Science in Sustainable Design from the University of Sydney\, and continues to engage with students at many institutions as adjunct faculty\, a visiting lecturer or critic. Her commitments in the local Boston community include being a board member for Built Environment Plus\, the co-chair of the Boston Carbon Leadership Forum\, and a key contributing author for a proposed Net Zero stretch code. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJacob Knowles\, Presenter\nDirector of Sustainable Design | BR+A \n\nAs Director of Carbon Neutral Planning at BR+A\, Jacob Knowles leads our sustainability consulting team. He is a Zero Net Energy guru\, spearheading millions of square feet of Carbon Neutral + Cashflow Positive projects. With the help of his team\, we have developed carbon neutral master plans and our projects have received awards such as AIA COTE Top Ten\, I2SL Go Beyond\, and major MA DOER high performance buildings and zero net energy grants. Jacob is also a board member of the Boston Society for Architecture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeredith Elbaum\, Host\nExecutive Director | Built Environment Plus \n\nAs a sustainability advocate and educator\, Meredith joined Built Environment Plus as Executive Director\, in November 2017\, where she drives sustainable and regenerative design\, construction\, and operation of the built environment.Before becoming ED\, she was developing climate action plans\, master plans\, design guidelines and green buildings as President of the Elbaum Group and she launched the Health Product Declaration\, as its Interim Executive Director. For almost a decade\, Meredith was Director of Sustainable Design at Sasaki. During that time she helped in USGBC MA Chapter’s creation and served as a founding board member. She earned a BArch from Rice University\, a MSArch from MIT\, and currently teaches at Wentworth Institute of Technology. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Joseph Curtatone\, Mayor of Somerville - Panelist\n \nJoseph Curtatone\, Mayor of Somerville\, MA\, has implemented a wide range of reforms and new programs that have earned the city many distinctions by regional and national organizations\, including “the best-run city in Massachusetts” (The Boston Globe)\, one of the “100 Best Communities for Youth” in the nation (America’s Promise Alliance)\, three “All-America City Awards” (the National Civic League)\, and the designation as one of the 15 most influential cities in the U.S (Boston University study). Curtatone earned his bachelor’s from Boston College\, a J.D. from New England School of Law\, and a Mid-Career Masters in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School. Currently serving a record 8th term\, Curtatone is the longest-serving Mayor in the City’s history. Prior to his election to the office\, he served as one of Somerville’s four Councilors at Large.After inheriting a government in fiscal crisis\, Mayor Curtatone stabilized city finances while expanding services and earning the City its highest bond ratings ever. Under his leadership\, the Somerville Public Schools have seen extraordinary growth in test scores\, the transformational and Smart Growth development of the Assembly Square neighborhood has become one of the most exciting mixed-use projects on the east coast\, and forward-looking investments in the city’s pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure has earned the City status as one of the most walkable and bikeable cities in the nation.His key early initiatives included comprehensive reform of the Somerville Police and a citywide commitment to data-driven performance management. In 2006\, Somerville also became the first city in America to offer both a 311 constituent service center and Connect CTY mass notification technology. His administration has earned national recognition for its “Shape Up Somerville” healthy living and child obesity prevention program\, which inspired the national “Let’s Move!” campaign\, and the City’s “Happiness Survey\,” is the first municipal wellbeing survey in the nation.A vocal advocate for sustainable transportation\, Mayor Curtatone brokered the construction of the first new MBTA subway stop in a quarter century and also worked with MassDOT and the MBTA to save the Green Line Extension project\, which will bring 7 more new T stops. Recent initiatives include an aggressive and multi-pronged plan to increase housing affordability\, regional leadership on Climate Change and the Somerville Climate Forward Plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050\, and numerous supports and unwavering advocacy for immigrant residents. Mayor Curtatone is the Chairperson of the Metropolitan Mayors Association and past president of the Massachusetts Mayors’ Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephanie Ciccarello\, Town of Amherst - Panelist\n \nStephanie Ciccarello is the Sustainability Coordinator for the Town of Amherst and has worked for over two decades addressing municipal energy efficiency\, regional climate change and carbon emissions\, alternative transportation and food security.  She was the staff liaison for one of the state’s more successful Solarize Mass campaigns\, co-founder of Grow Food Amherst\, is a founding member of the Valleybike regional bikeshare program as well as a current member of the state’s Green Communities Advisory Committee. \n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Love\, Cambridge Net Zero Task Force - Panelist\n \nAndrea Love is a Principal and the Director of Building Science at Payette\, a member of the Cambridge Net Zero Task Force\, and serves on the board of the Boston Society for Architecture. As a Building Scientist\, Andrea’s interests are in pushing the performance and minimizing the environmental impact of her projects. She also enjoys building the firm’s knowledge and intuition about sustainability through research endeavors and project explorations. \nAt Payette\, Andrea works across projects to bring rigor to the performance of projects. She integrates performance modeling tools into Payette’s design process at the very beginning to inform and push designs. Additionally\, she leads a number of internal research projects\, and was the Principal Investigator on the 2012 AIA Upjohn Research Initiative-funded “Thermal Performance of Facades\,” a research project focused on thermal bridging. She also leads the firm’s efforts on the AIA 2030 Commitment\, tracking and benchmarking the performance of projects across the firm. \nAndrea received a Master of Science in Architecture Studies in Building Technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, where she was the recipient of the Tucker-Voss Award and focused her thesis on the thermal performance of facades. She is also a Lecturer at MIT in the Department of Architecture’s Building Technology group where she teaches a class on building envelope performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As this event is intended for Municipal Staff and Leadership\, they are welcome to come for FREE. Built Environment Plus members can also join in for FREE using their email as a promo code. All other parties are asked to join via general admission. \nIf you have a hardship\, or have another situation you wish us to consider\, please reach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nWhere and When is this happening? \nThis summit is on June 11th from 8:00AM to 10:30AM EST\, and is 100% digital using Zoom. To foster better\, and more focused conversations\, we will breakout at times into groups to work through our shared thinking and planning. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/zero-carbon-buildings-municipal-summit/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Zero-Carbon-Muni-Summit-Logo-06.08-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132558 CREATED:20210711T191258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T191349Z UID:10001681-1626696000-1626701400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - STUDENT LIFE DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around higher education existing building work! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about projects at Boston University and Emerson College.\n  \nThe Little Buildingdesigned by Elkus Manfredi Architectsfor Emerson College \nPresenters:Ross Cameron RIBAvice president\, Elkus Manfredi Architects \nMargaret Ingsinterim vice president for Government & Community Relations\, Emerson College \nMichelle Lambertfounding principal\, Lambert Sustainability \n— \nAlan and Sherry Leventhal Centerdesigned by Goody Clancyfor Boston University \nPresenters:Dennis Carlberg AIAdirector of Sustainability\, Boston University \nLori Ferriss AIAdirector of Sustainability and Climate Action\, Goody Clancy \nArjun Mande AIAassociate principal\, Goody Clancy \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-student-life/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_ED-FAC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132558 CREATED:20210617T202938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T222140Z UID:10001679-1626868800-1626874200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Dangers of PFAS Chemicals in the Built Environment DESCRIPTION:BE IN THE KNOW\n \n \n \n \n \n Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of thousands of chemicals that are found in a wide range of building products\, including roofing\, paints and coatings\, sealants\, caulks\, adhesives\, fabrics and more. PFAS provide desirable functions such as weatherproofing\, corrosion prevention\, lubrication\, friction reduction\, and grease and water resistance\, but they don’t break down\, and can bioaccumulate in the soil\, water\, and even in living things. Health studies of some PFAS show them to be hazardous to humans\, with documented effects including kidney and testicular cancer\, elevated cholesterol\, liver disease\, decreased fertility\, and thyroid problems. \nA recently released report\, “Building a Better World: Eliminating Unnecessary PFAS in Building Materials” by researchers at the Green Science Policy Institute\, provides an introduction to this class of chemicals\, and shows they’re ubiquitous in products used in our sector. The good news is that work done by the AEC community over the last decade to drive the market toward healthier materials has resulted in a plethora of transparency labels and optimized products\, so the transformation framework needed to accelerate the reduction of PFAS in building products is in place. Regulations\, on both the state and federal level\, are also under development\, and when enacted\, should provide a clear signal to manufacturers to eliminate PFAS in certain consumer products\, and develop safer alternatives. \nThe goal of the session is to help all interested parties understand where PFAS might be found\, develop strategies to eliminate them in their work\, and illuminate the long term efforts needed to identify safer alternatives for use in buildings. In addition to presentations by experts\, small group sessions will be used to ensure everyone has an opportunity to engage and increase their understanding. \nPrior to the workshop: It is recommended participants review the Green Science Policy Institute Report on this page\, as well as\, the video on the hazards of PFAS. \n  \n  \nThis event is approved for the following continuing education credits: \n\n1.5 LU/HSW AIA credits\n1.5 General LFA CE credits\n\n \n  \nWorking Agenda: \n\nWelcome by BE+ Clean Water Action\nIntroduction – Integrated Ecostrategy\nOverview of the Problem – Green Science Policy Institute\n#1: Prioritization\n#2: Action\nClosing\n\n  \nSpeakers: \n\nMeredith Elbaum\, Executive Director of Built Environment Plus\nLaura Spark\, Sr. Policy Advocate at Clean Water Action (MA)\nHannah Ray\, Ph.D\, Science and Policy Fellow at Green Science Policy Institute\nCharley Stevenson\, Principal at Integrated Eco Strategy\n\n  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstand the basics of perfluorinated chemicals and how they function in building products.\nBegin to identify PFAS in your scope of influence–in the products you make\, specify\, and/or purchase.\nDevelop an action plan for identifying PFAS in products in whatever space you practice.\nDevelop strategies for eliminating PFAS in your work and the wider building community.\n\n  \nAlternative Title: Addressing PFAS in the Built Environment for Public and Environmental Health \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n READ THIS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WATCH THIS\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 HOST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PARTNERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPONSOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JOIN US\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 \nSCHOLARSHIP FORM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Scholarships for our events and trainings are provided by our friends at the R.W. Kern Center. Apply for free admission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would free registration to Addressing PFAS in the Built Environment do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1 + 15 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/addressing-pfas-in-the-built-environment-for-public-and-environmental-health/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DangerPFASChemicals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132558 CREATED:20210711T191946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T191952Z UID:10001682-1627300800-1627306200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around multifamily existing building work! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about senior living and affordable housing.\n  \nMystic Waterworksdesigned by DiMella Shafferfor Somerville Housing Authority \nPresenters:Brian Langtondirector of Modernization\, Somerville Housing Authority \nFrank Valdez AIAprincipal\, DiMella Shaffer \n— \nArlington Pointdesigned by ICON Architecture \nPresenters:Bethany Moody AIAproject architect\, ICON Architecture \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-multifamily-housing/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_HOUSING.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132558 CREATED:20210711T192959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T193004Z UID:10001683-1627905600-1627911000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - COMMERCIAL WORKPLACES AND MIXED-USE DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around adaptive reuse for commercial workplaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about developer-driven workplace projects.\n  \nCongress Squaredesigned by Arrowstreetfor Related Beal \nPresenters:Kate Bubriski AIAdirector of Sustainability & Building Performance\, Arrowstreet \nAmy Korte AIApresident\, Arrowstreet \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nPost @ 200 Smithdesigned by CBTfor Anchor Line Partners \nPresenters:Maren Reepmeyer AIAprincipal\, CBT \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-commercial-workplaces-and-mixed-use/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_WORKPLACE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132558 CREATED:20210729T164107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T164842Z UID:10001701-1628341200-1628352000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Summer Picnic DESCRIPTION:Hey you! Yes\, you! What’s your sustainability passion? We want to know!\nJoin us for EPMA’s Annual Summer Picnic where we’ll be talking about all things sustainability from professional projects to personal lifestyles and goals!\nAfter a long year of virtual events\, we are excited to be re-uniting to enjoy some fresh air\, green grass\, good company\, and conversation! We’ve chosen the beautiful and relaxing Chandler Pond/Gallagher Park to enjoy peaceful waterside comradery; our own hidden oasis in the city! \nParadise as it may be\, we want to exercise caution in light of the continued impacts of Covid-19\, so we will be encouraging social distancing\, wearing a mask covering your nose and mouth\, and respecting the boundaries of other attendees! \nWe will also be asking that you bring your own blanket or chair and your favorite snacks! \n  \nHere’s a breakdown of what to expect and when: \n1PM- 1:45 PM: Folks arriving\, introductions \n1:45PM – 2:30PM: Break off into groups of 3 or 4 to discuss your passions and experiences while meeting new people and reconnecting with your buddies! Rotate groups every 15 minutes \n2:30PM – 3:15PM: Return to the large group and share the different aspects of sustainability that came up\, as well as anything you learned from your break-out groups \n3:15PM – 3:45PM: Mingle! Did you start a conversation you wanted to return to? Is there someone you haven’t had the chance to meet and want to introduce yourself? Now’s the time! \n3:45PM – 4PM: Wrap-up and thank you for attending! \n  \nLocation Notes: \nChandler Pond/Gallagher Park – 144 Kenrick St\, Boston\, MA 02135 \nWe will likely be set up somewhere along the paved path to the west of the pond. \nThere are no restrooms on site\, attendees should plan accordingly\, there is free street parking on-site however. It is about a 15 minute walk North of the Boston College T stop \n  \nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee \nThis event is FREE for BE+ EPMA Members and Emerging Professionals who have been in the green building industry for 3 years or less. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-summer-picnic/ LOCATION:Gallagher Park\, 140 Kenrick St\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02135\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,EPMA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EPMAPicnicGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132558 CREATED:20210711T193846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T193851Z UID:10001684-1628510400-1628515800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - K-12 SCHOOLS DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around adaptive reuse and renovation for K-12 schools! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about making space for these essential learning places.\n  \nEliot Innovation Schooldesigned by Finegold Alexander Architectsfor Boston Public Schools \nPresenters:Rebecca Berry AIAprincipal + president\, Finegold Alexander Architects \nChristopher Lane AIAprincipal\, Finegold Alexander Architects \nTraci Griffith Walkerprincipal\, Eliot Innovation School \n— \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-k-12-schools/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_ED-FAC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132558 CREATED:20210729T144721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T145332Z UID:10001700-1628694000-1628699400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Pathways to Low Carbon Buildings in Somerville DESCRIPTION:Somerville’s overlay zoning requirements can be met with Passive House or Zero Carbon. Learn about how it works.\nThe City of Somerville has adopted new requirements for high performance buildings in a number of Zoning Overlay Districts in the City. Passive House certification  and ILFI’s Zero Carbon certification are two of the key pathways to meeting these requirements. \nThis discussion will start with a presentation by Oliver Seller-Garcia from the City of Somerville about how the requirements work and what they are attempting to achieve. Oliver will be followed by Aaron Gunderson from Passive House Mass and Jacob Bloom from Cambridge Seven to talk about Passive House and Zero Carbon certifications.  \nMost of the time in this discussion will be spent on open discussion and questions about how these pathways work\, what are the issues\, and what are the benefits. This discussion should be valuable for developers and designers\, as well as municipal regulators and stakeholders. \n  \nWorking Agenda: \n\nIntroduction to the Built Environment Plus and the Living Future Collaborative;\nOliver Sellers-Garcia will talk about the City of Somerville pathways to high performance in the Zoning Overlay District;\nAaron Gunderson will describe Passive House certification and how it fits into the Somerville requirements;\nJacob Bloom will describe ILFI’s Zero Carbon certification and how it fits into Somerville’s requirements;\nAn open discussion of the requirements and pathways facilitated by Living Future Collaborative Co-Facilitator Jim Newman.\n\n  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstand the zoning requirements for Somerville Zoning Overlay Districts\nExperience the value of pursuing the Passive House and Zero Carbon pathways to high performance buildings\nDevelop an approach for your organization to meet Somerville’s requirements\nRefine your thinking through discussion with other experts\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Sellers-Garcia\n Speaker \n Oliver is the Director of Sustainability and Environment at City of Somerville. After ten years of consulting in urban planning\, sustainability\, and finance\, Oliver now leads a multidisciplinary government agency responsible for addressing climate change in New England’s most densely populated city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Gunderson\n Speaker \n Aaron is the Executive Director of Passive House Massachusetts\, overseeing member engagement\, public outreach\, educational programing\, and organizational administration. He is a Certified Passive House Tradesperson and an accredited LEED professional. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacob Bloom\n Speaker \n Jacob Bloom is a Living Future Ambassador and Associate at CambridgeSeven\, a Cambridge-based interdisciplinary architecture and design firm. Working with owners\, developers\, and the community\, Jacob designs projects to be culturally\, ecologically\, and financially responsible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Newman\n Host / Facilitator \n Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions\, and also is a co-facilitator of the Living Future Collaborative New England here at Built Environment Plus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DiAnn Tufts\n Co-Facilitator \n DiAnn is an Associate and the Director of Sustainability at PCA\, and also a co-facilitator of the Living Future Collaborative New England here at Built Environment Plus. \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 JOIN US\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 \nSCHOLARSHIP FORM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Scholarships for our events and trainings are provided by our friends at the R.W. Kern Center. Apply for free admission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would free registration to "Pathways to Low Carbon Buildings in Somerville" do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3 + 10 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/pathways-to-low-carbon-buildings-in-somerville/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future Collaborative,Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/gayatri-malhotra-unsplash-eventimage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20210711T194220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T194226Z UID:10001685-1629115200-1629120600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - MISSION-DRIVEN WORKPLACES DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around adaptive reuse for mission-driven workplaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about making existing buildings viable workplaces for innovators looking toward the future.\n  \nThe Swift Factorydesigned by Bruner/Cottfor Community Solutions \nPresenters:Jason Jewhurst AIApartner + principal\, Bruner/Cott \nTodd McCabeproject executive+ vice president of Project Services\, Consigli \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nGreentown Labsdesigned by Silverman Trykowski Associatesfor Greentown Labs \nPresenters:David Silverman AIAprincipal\, Silverman Trykowski Associates \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-mission-driven-workplaces/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_WORKPLACE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T194122Z UID:10001702-1629363600-1629367200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n \nSponsors:\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \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 \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable/2021-08-19/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210823T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210823T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20210711T195451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T195458Z UID:10001686-1629720000-1629725400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - RESIDENTIAL DESIGN DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around smart and sustainable renovation of single-family homes. Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about weighing demolition and new construction versus continued use as well as bringing sustainable design to the residential level.\n  \nPresenters:Jonathan Kantarprincipal\, Sage Builders \nRachel WhiteCEO\, Byggmeister Design Build \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-residential-design/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_HOUSING.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20210711T195731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T195736Z UID:10001687-1630281600-1630330200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - HIGHER ED PERFORMING ARTS AND EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around adaptive reuse for performing arts and education spaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about transforming existing buildings to host performances\, arts education\, and creative collaboration.\n  \nMIT Theater Artsdesigned by designLABfor MIT \nPresenters:Sam Batchelor AIApartner\, designLAB \nKelly Haigh AIApartner\, designLAB \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nMiddlesex Community College New Academic Arts Centerdesigned by Leers Weinzapfel Associatesfor Middlesex Community College \nPresenters:Josiah Stevenson FAIAprincipal\, Leers Weinzapfel Associates \nKaren Osterchair of Performing Arts\, Middlesex Community College \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-higher-ed-performing-arts-and-education/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_ED-FAC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210917 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20210824T004256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T004409Z UID:10001449-1631491200-1631836799@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Net Zero Conference 2021 DESCRIPTION:The Net Zero Conference is back\, and Built Environment Plus is proud to announce that we’re an official Conference Partner! Join leaders in sustainability for Verdical Group’s 8th annual conference and expo—the largest in the world dedicated to net zero\, decarbonization\, and climate resilience. This year\, they’re expanding their focus areas to create synergistic learning opportunities across industries. In addition to highlighting sustainability trends in buildings\, energy\, water\, waste\, and transit\, NZ21 will feature content on agriculture\, fashion\, materials\, personal care\, and technology. \nThe virtual portion of NZ21—including educational sessions\, keynotes\, tours\, our virtual Expo Hall\, and more—will be hosted September 13 – 15\, 2021. The in-person Expo Hall and Trailblazer Awards Gala will be presented on September 16\, 2021 in Los Angeles\, California. Learn more and register at www.netzeroconference.com. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/net-zero-conference-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Partner_Light.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T143320Z UID:10001708-1632387600-1632391200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nChairs to be announced…\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \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 \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2021-09-16/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20210903T180127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T180133Z UID:10001451-1633996800-1634342399@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:PhiusCon 2021 DESCRIPTION:PhiusCon (formerly NAPHC) is the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design\, construction\, and building science expertise. \nPhiusCon 2021 will have a distinct New York accent. In partnership with New York State Energy Research and Development (NYSERDA)\, the conference will be held in Tarrytown\, New York\, close to fantastic passive projects in New York City as well as the Hudson Valley. \n\nOctober 12-15\, 2021\nSleepy Hollow Hotel Convention Center\, 455 S. Broadway\, Tarrytown\, New York \n\nPre-Conference: October 12-13 (Schedule/registration coming soon.)\nCore Conference: October 14-15\n\nFive tracks\, breakfast and lunch provided\nRegister now for discounted early bird rate!\n\n\nPassive Projects Tours (Registration coming soon):\n\nOctober 12 (NYC)\nOctober 16 (Hudson Valley)\n\n\n\n  \nSessions will cover: \n\nStates’ and cities’ climate action and zero energy code progress\nInnovation in finance and technology\nOptimized methods to bring down cost for design\, construction and manufacturing\nZero energy building + renewable energy grid solutions such as microgrids\, energy storage\, virtual power plants\nSuccessful passive retrofit solutions including manufactured component approaches such as panel systems\nInternational climate-specific passive projects\nQA/QC professional experiences in multiple building typologies\n\nAnd much more! \nMost sessions earn AIA and Phius CPHC® CEU credits. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More & Register Here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phiuscon-2021/ LOCATION:Sleepy Hollow Hotel Convention Center\, 455 S Broadway\, Tarrytown\, New York\, 10591\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20210818T014423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T014430Z UID:10001447-1634832000-1634846400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:GBS 2021 DESCRIPTION:Built Environment Plus – Green Building Showcase 2021\nYour Showcase. Your Projects. Your Community.\n@ The Charles River Speedway\nThursday\, October 21\, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nThe Built Environment Plus community works hard to advance sustainable and regenerative design\, construction\, and operation of the built environment. Once a year\, we gather to celebrate industry success and innovation at BE+’s Green Building Showcase (GBS 2021). \nAt GBS 2021\, community members celebrate the best efforts\, designs\, and products in the Commonwealth. Join us for a night of project boards\, short presentations\, discussions\, and awards. In 2019\, nearly 175 people celebrated 51 projects that all embraced the spirit of sustainable design. \nAttendees include architects\, engineers\, contractors\, developers\, owners\, facility managers\, building users\, lenders\, suppliers – everyone who plays a role in designing\, operating\, and constructing the built environment. Join us in celebrating our community’s accomplishments over food and drinks. \n \nAGENDA:\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Open Gallery + Drinks\n5:00 PM – 5:20 PM | Welcome\n5:20 PM – 6:00 PM | People’s Choice Voting\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Awards Programs\n7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Networking & Celebrating\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Green Building Showcase Webpage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GBS Showboard Webpage URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/gbs-2021/ LOCATION:The Charles River Speedway\, 525 Western Ave\, Brighton\, Massachusetts\, 02135 CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GBS2021Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T180849Z UID:10001709-1635336000-1635339600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nChairs to be announced…\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \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 \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2021-10-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T194122Z UID:10001703-1637226000-1637229600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n \nSponsors:\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \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 \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable/2021-11-18/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211120T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20211006T130040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T134902Z UID:10001453-1637424000-1637431200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals: Film Screening & Discussion DESCRIPTION:About this event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin BE+ Emerging Professionals for a virtual screening of an environmental documentary. We will choose one of the films below to watch together followed by a chance to discuss thoughts and reflections. \nScreening Options: \n\nChasing Coral\nSeaspiracy\nMission Blue\nBreaking Boundaries\nKiss the Ground\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\nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Committee. \nThis event is FREE for BE+ EPMA Members and Emerging Professionals who have been in the green building industry for 3 years or less. \n  \nPhoto by Alex Litvin on Unsplash URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/epma-environmental-film-screening-discussion/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,Emerging Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/EPMAScreeningGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211215T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20211105T152758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T173114Z UID:10001455-1639555200-1639562400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green 2021: What's your Superpower? DESCRIPTION:Celebrating and unleashing our individual and collective superpowers to address the tough challenges we face together.\n  \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nEvent Information:\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOUR BIGGEST WOMEN IN GREEN EVENT OF THE YEAR! Women are driving the sustainability of the built environment. We are tasked with the most important mission of all: healing the earth. The Women in Green Roundtable creates opportunities for women to thrive in this work and to raise each other up. Once a year we get together for a larger celebration of powerful women reimagining and reshaping our world. Once again\, we will gather virtually during these difficult times. \nThis year’s annual “BIG WIG” will be a virtual Zoom event \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 \n SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER \nRev. Mariama White-Hammond\nBoston’s Chief of Environment\, Energy\, and Open Space. \nRev. Mariama White-Hammond has extensive background in embedding equity and environmental justice into Boston’s communities. She is the founding pastor of New Roots AME Church in Dorchester\, a multi-racial\, multi-class community. In this work\, Rev. White-Hammond utilizes an intersectional lens to connect ecology\, immigration\, climate change\, energy policy and economic justice. She is a fellow with the Green Justice Coalition\, which brings together eight social/environmental justice groups from around Massachusetts. Rev. White-Hammond is a public speaker throughout the nation and was a leader for both the 2017 Boston Women’s March and Boston People’s Climate Mobilization. She has received numerous awards\, including the Barr Fellowship\, the Celtics Heroes Among Us\, The Roxbury Founders Day Award and the Boston NAACP Image award. She was selected as one of the Grist 50 Fixers for 2019 and Sojourners 11 Women Shaping the Church. \nRev. White-Hammond joins the City of Boston with a three-pronged agenda to combat climate change and the environmental inequities that have been intensified by COVID-19. This roadmap consists of utilizing innovative approaches to mitigate extreme heat and create equitable cooling plans during the summer\, enhancing food access through community gardens\, as well as creating a new green jobs pipeline targeting workforce development for the younger generation.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n 8:00-8:10 – Networking breakout groups8:10-8:20 – Welcoming8:20-8:50 – Breakout groups identifying and discussing superpowers8:50-9:10 – All together report out with discussion on insights and impressions9:10-10:00 – Guest speaker with discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n Superpower Resources\n RESOURCE LIST \nBelow is an abbreviated list of personal assessments that can help you identify your superpowers. \nSparketype \nOnline assessment. FREE. (Additional information/book available for a fee.) \nhttps://sparketype.com/sparketest \nThe assessment reveals three key ‘Sparketypes’ custom to you: your primary\, shadow and anti-sparketype. The dynamic between these three is useful in determining the balance that will make your life and career more meaningful. \n  \nStrengthfinder / Clifton Strengths \nOnline assessment $19.99 (or purchase book with online assessment code) \nhttps://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253676/how-cliftonstrengths-works.aspx \nhttps://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/253922/popular-cliftonstrengths-books.aspx \nIdentifies your strengths based on the 10 Clifton Strengths themes. Discover what you naturally do best and learn how to develop your greatest talents into strengths. \n  \n16 Personalities \nOnline Assessment. FREE.https://www.16personalities.com/ \nLearn how your personality type influences different part of your life. Identify which of the 16 types\, related to MBTI types and personality traits\, that you most identify with. \n  \nHow Emotionally Intelligent Are You? \nQuick fun online assessment. FREE \nhttps://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/ei-quiz.htm \n  \nDiscover your Dosha \nQuick fun online assessment. FREE. \nhttps://chopra.com/dosha-quiz \nDiscover your mindbody type. Your dosha is your individual blueprint that describes your unique personality\, tendencies\, and physical nature. Understanding your dosha reveals how to keep yourself in balance to stay happy\, healthy and disease free. \n  \nDISC \nAssessment by a facilitator. \nhttps://www.discprofile.com/ \nPersonality and behavioral assessment used to improve teamwork\, communication\, and productivity. Understand drivers of everyone in your workplace\, based on four main behavioral styles\, and learn how to work better together. \n  \nMBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) \nAssessment by a facilitator. \nhttps://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/ \nPersonality type is a practical tool for investigating what works for you. Knowing which one of the16 personality types of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator you are\, can help you look for and recognize work that satisfies you. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nThank you to our sponsors:\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 \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 \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 \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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nREGISTRATION\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 \nScholarship\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from attending. Scholarships for our events and trainings are provided by our friends at the R.W. Kern Center. Apply for free admission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How would free registration for Women in Green 2021 further your professional goals in sustainable building?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others advance their own professional goals?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 10 + 1 = \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSponsorship\n\nIf you would like to sponsor Women in Green: What’s your Superpower?\, simply e-mail Meredith Elbaum at meredith@builtenvironmentplus.org or call the office directly 617-752-2422. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Platinum\n \n \n \n $2\,500\n \n \n 8 Event ticketsLogoEndorsement by announcers1 blog post\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Gold\n \n \n \n $1\,250\n \n \n 4 Event ticketsLogoEndorsement by announcers1 blog post\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Silver\n \n \n \n $750\n \n \n 2 Event ticketsLogoshared blog post\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bronze\n \n \n \n $300\n \n \n 1 Event ticketLogo\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Want to champion Women in Green on an ongoing basis? Sponsor our quarterly Women in Green Roundtable! E-mail meredith@builtenvironmentplus.org \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 About the BE+ Women in Green Roundtable \nA venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry. While women are dramatically underrepresented in the building industry\, the disparity in green building is less severe. The Women in Green Roundtable creates opportunities for women to thrive in this work and to raise each other up. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/WIG2021LogoZoomWBorder.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211216T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T194122Z UID:10001704-1639645200-1639648800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n \nSponsors:\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \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 \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable/2021-12-16/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T194122Z UID:10001705-1642669200-1642672800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n \nSponsors:\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \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 \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable/2022-01-20/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20211109T211859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T175507Z UID:10001457-1643301000-1643308200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2022 Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:VIEW MAIN EVENT PAGE\n \n Board of Directors Election\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TO ATTEND URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2022-annual-general-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Annual_Meeting_Feature_Image-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132559 CREATED:20220126T213230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T214758Z UID:10001716-1644514200-1644521400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Light in the Urban Night DESCRIPTION:What makes for a good luminous environment? What distinguishes a good luminous environment from a bad one?\nThrough this winter night walk we will experience various exterior luminous environments at night using our primary tool of visual perception – our eyes. Beginning at the Kendall Square T Stop\, we will meander through the MIT and Kendall Square area stopping at notable projects to discuss design solutions\, as well as note how various public spaces create place through lighting\, the perception of safety (or not)\, and minimize glare and light pollution. \nAn interactive scavenger hunt will augment lively discussion through the two-hour walk\, ending at an outdoor food-and-drink establishment. \n\nMeet at Kendall Square T stop at 5:30pm\nWalk through Kendall / MIT area stopping at various locations along the route\nEnd at Termeer Square around 7:30pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives:  \n\nExperience various luminous environments at night to understand their qualitative differences.\nUnderstand the impacts of lighting decisions on light pollution.\nUnderstand what goes into creating comfortable night time luminous experiences.\nExplore typical and not-so-typical solutions for the urban realm at night.\n\n  \nThe built environment is better off when its plus Lam Partners. We hope you can join in for this Built Environment Plus event. If the cost is prohibitive\, a scholarship form to apply to attend for free is below. \nPlease note: We ask that masks be worn for the duration of the walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n OUR HOSTS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Weissman AIA\, MIES\, Associate IALD\n Senior Associate & Director of Lam Labs \n A registered architect\, Dan has over 12 years of experience in architectural lighting and is a leader in the firm’s endeavors in digital technologies\, daylighting\, dynamic lighting\, and academic engagement as Director of Lam Labs. In 2018\, Dan was named as one of “40 under 40” international lighting designers by Lighting Magazine. Dan recently completed building his first mandolin from scratch. He tends a garden\, along with two very active children\, and bakes two sourdough loaves a week. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith J. Yancey IALD\, AIA\, LC\, P.E.\n Principal \n With over 35 years of experience in the fields of lighting and engineering\, Keith’s portfolio includes lighting for college campuses\, parks and resorts\, pedestrian malls\, and urban streetscapes\, as well as numerous museums\, universities\, offices\, and hospitals. Being registered as both an architect and engineer has embodied his interest in both the art and science of lighting. Keith knew he wanted to be a lighting designer when he designed his first luminaire in kindergarten\, using a blue marble\, a miniature flashlight\, some string\, and a box. \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 JOIN US\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 \nSCHOLARSHIP FORM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Scholarships for our events and trainings are provided by our friends at the R.W. Kern Center. Apply for free admission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would free registration to "Light in the Urban Night" do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8 + 13 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/light-in-the-urban-night/ LOCATION:Kendall Square\, 247 Main St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Health & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LightintheUrbanNightGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132600 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T194122Z UID:10001706-1645088400-1645092000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n \nSponsors:\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \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 \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable/2022-02-17/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132600 CREATED:20220208T003222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T003227Z UID:10001727-1645120800-1645124400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Podcast Club: Resiliency DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of a book club\, but get ready for…a podcast club! Listen to curated podcasts\, plus one you find\, then join this discussion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis event is for anyone interested in podcasts and resiliency! \nYou’ve heard of a book club\, but get ready for…a podcast club! This event invites participants to listen to 2 selected podcast episodes + 1 choose your own episode from a selected show\, and then join us for a discussion. \nEpisodes are freely available on apple podcasts\, spotify\, and the podcast’s websites. \nPodcasts: \n\nPod 1: Presenting: Life Raft – Could We Just Make Our Houses Float? \nPod 2: Katie Ackerly on housing as the core of a resilient future\nPod 3: Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast (Choose an Episode)\nPod 4: Resilient Cities\, with Jainey Bavishi — Wild Talk Podcast\nPod 5: Everything you wanted to know about Managed Retreat (but were afraid to ask) with Dr. AR Siders — AMERICA ADAPTS\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\nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Committee. \nThis event is FREE for BE+ Emerging Professionals Members and Emerging Professionals who have been in the green building industry for 3 years or less. \n  \nBackground photo by Dillon Shook on Unsplash URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-podcast-club-resiliency/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,Emerging Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/EPPodcastGraphicResiliency-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132600 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T194122Z UID:10001707-1647507600-1647511200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n \nSponsors:\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \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 \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable/2022-03-17/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132600 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T121630Z UID:10001710-1650553200-1650556800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\nBoard Liaison: Kristen Fritsch\nBoard Liaison: Kate Bubriski\n\n \nSponsors:\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April - ASHP Domestic Hot Water\n Featured Leaders: \nJake Littman\, CFPS\, CPD\, CET\, Plumbing and Fire Protection Senior Engineer at WSP \nRobb Aldrich\, PE\, Principal Mechanical Engineer at Steven Winter Associates \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \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 \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2022-04-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132600 CREATED:20220420T014258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T014304Z UID:10001746-1650562200-1650565800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2022 BE+ Scavenger Hunt: Virtual Kickoff DESCRIPTION:It is that time of year again! ???? Get the crew back together or start a new team and join us for some friendly competition! ????  Show your squad has what it takes to tackle the second annual BE+ Scavenger Hunt and explore sustainable practices together in your own neighborhood. ????????Complete as many missions as you can for the chance to win prizes and awards! ???? \nParticipation in last year’s event absolutely blew away our expectations — 18 teams completed over 450 missions!! As a result\, Built Environment Plus has worked hard to put together a fresh\, renewed scavenger hunt so that the community can once again come together and celebrate earth month\, and the arrival of spring\, with a fun competition. The BE+ Scavenger Hunt will once more be hosted digitally by goosechase* and will allow teams of 4\, or larger for families\, to complete a series of photo\, video\, and text based missions to gain points over 16 days spanning three weekends. The game is self paced\, with the exception of 7 missions that are aligned with days of the week. Complete as many missions from the list as you can!  \nBuilt Environment Plus will host the virtual Kickoff Event on the evening of April 21st to set the stage for the weeks ahead\, go over rules and FAQs\, answer additional questions\, and help facilitate team formation. The hunt then goes live the morning of Friday April 22nd. Registration and team creation will be live throughout the duration of the 17 day runtime\, so you can join in at any time. Our winning team last year joined mid-way! The game ends on May 8th\, and then we will come together outdoors the evening of May 12th for a celebration event\, where we will announce the winning team and give out some great prizes. \n  \nJoin the Virtual Kickoff Eventhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88694812409?pwd=bVNsRXp1NW43ajZPcUE5TjlJcEdyZz09 \nMeeting ID: 886 9481 2409Passcode: 774625One tap mobile+13126266799\,\,88694812409#\,\,\,\,*774625# US (Chicago)+16468769923\,\,88694812409#\,\,\,\,*774625# US (New York) \nDial by your location        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 886 9481 2409Passcode: 774625Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kRmDIonEL URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2022-be-scavenger-hunt-virtual-kickoff/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Scavenger-Hunt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132600 CREATED:20220420T013244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T013458Z UID:10001745-1652376600-1652383800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2022 BE+ Scavenger Hunt: Celebration! DESCRIPTION:A Scavenger Hunt? \nYes! Check out and join the 2022 BE+ Sustainability Scavenger Hunt. Starting Earth Day and ending on Mother’s Day. \nIf you participate as a player\, you get into the celebration event for free! Players will get a code for free registration after game start. \nOtherwise\, you can just join into the fun by purchasing a Celebration Event ticket. Food and Drink at The Anchor is included! \n  \nThe Anchor? \nThe Anchor is Boston’s only multi-story public gathering space\, performing and visual arts venue\, open-air wine and beer garden and special event setting. \nWe will have a reserved section in their patio on the waterfront. Come socialize\, play games\, and celebrate the players and winning teams! Also good to know\, restrooms are available and\, as of launching this page\, mask are required when using them. \nCheck out the venue URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2022-be-scavenger-hunt-celebration/ LOCATION:The Anchor\, 1 Shipyard Park\, Charlestown\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SHCelebrationGraphic-01.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR