What makes for a good luminous environment? What distinguishes a good luminous environment from a bad one? Through 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 […]
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. This event is for anyone interested in podcasts and resiliency! You've heard of a book club, but get ready for...a podcast club! This event invites participants to listen to 2 […]
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. Reach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. Group Leadership: Co-Chair: Joelle Jahn Co-Chair: Stephen Moore Board Liason: Julie Janiski Board Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian Board Liaison: Kristen […]
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 […]
A Scavenger Hunt? Yes! Check out and join the 2022 BE+ Sustainability Scavenger Hunt. Starting Earth Day and ending on Mother's Day. If you participate as a player, you get into the celebration event for free! Players will get a code for free registration after game start. Otherwise, you can just join into the fun […]
Come join us for a virtual Trivia Night- all about building design codes! You’ll test your knowledge and learn more about codes like ASHRAE 62.1, LEED, WELL AP, IECC Façade/Envelope Design, and the IBC. If you don’t know what these acronyms stand for – no worries! We will introduce you to the code and ask […]
Come Celebrate! We invite you to join us for the 2022 Living Future New England Just Celebration to acknowledge organizations in our community who have taken the next step towards transparency in becoming a socially equitable and diverse business. This is an exciting opportunity to connect and celebrate with those raising the bar of social […]
Built Environment Plus envisions a thriving and diverse community, creating a built environment of net positive systems of water and energy, of financial and social equity, and of ecological and human health. Which innovations in building technology are advancing us towards this vision? var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: […]
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. This event is for anyone interested in podcasts, environmental justice and social equity! You've heard of a book club, but get ready for...a podcast club! This event invites participants to […]
Join the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our social event of the season! Enjoy jazz at the fort in Roxbury with networking, food, and sunshine. This event is free for emerging professionals, but please consider bringing your favorite picnic snack or park games.
From South Boston to the Seaport, we will follow the coastline and explore emerging environmental design, development, and ecological impacts. We’ll highlight the City of Boston and local firms’ efforts to strike a balance between growing development and resiliency while working to preserve ecosystems and communities alike.
Join the Living Future community in an exploration of biophilic thinking while exploring the historic Stonehurst Manor in Waltham. Stonehurst Manor is a historic property in Waltham, near Bentley College, that boasts a Richardson designed house and Olmstead designed grounds, as well as large natural areas filled with trails. Following the Roundtable on Biophilia, the […]
What does a career in the built environment industry look like? Come hear from three professionals that are passionate about sustainability and equity in the built environment. They will tell you about their unique journey into the industry, current goals, and career advice for students and emerging professionals. Christina Hoover, AIA, WELL AP Associate With […]
Join the BE+ Carbon & Energy Community for a special roundtable discussion! Join the BE+ Carbon & Energy Community for a discussion with John Dalzell, Senior Architect for Sustainable Development at BPDA, on Boston's Zero Net Carbon Building and Zoning Article 37 updates. This is an opportunity for leaders and aspiring leaders in the green […]
Join BE+ Emerging Professionals for a tour of the sustainability and wellness features of the under-construction Winthrop Center Tower! The Winthrop Center Tower is making history in Boston as the largest Passive House office building in the world in addition to achieving LEED Platinum and WELL Core Gold certifications. Developed by Millennium Partners, the Winthrop […]
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An overview of acoustic principles and ways in which sustainable design can be applied to acoustics to extend green design concepts. Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and Passive House. We will […]
Core Green Building Certification℠ (Core) is a simple framework that outlines the 10 best practice achievements that a building must obtain to be considered a green or sustainable building. Core puts the connection to nature, equity and the need for a building to be loved on even footing with the more typical water, energy and […]
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. Reach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '166193710863', iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-166193710863', // […]
You've heard of a book club, but get ready for...a podcast club! Listen to curated podcasts, then join this discussion. This event is for anyone interested in podcasts, environmental justice and social equity! In tune with the Thanksgiving season, we chose this episode to remind us of the relationship that Indigenous peoples have with […]