BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.20//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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202750 CREATED:20240109T165717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T203002Z UID:10001945-1706702400-1706706000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:“Easy” Wins for Embodied Carbon Reduction DESCRIPTION:There are many opportunities to reduce the embodied carbon of your building’s design\, but it can be hard to know where to start. Questions such as “What tools do I use?” “What if I’ve already started design?” “How much will this all cost?” can easily stand in the way of taking action. In this presentation\, we will present a variety of proven strategies to reduce embodied carbon that can be implemented into your next – or even your current – project without requiring extensive LCA modeling. If you are looking to start implementing low carbon solutions into your building and are looking for some strategies to get started\, this is the presentation for you. Opportunities in the design process\, in material selection\, and in project specifications will all be addressed\, as well as your questions. Join us and start reducing your project’s embodied carbon footprint today! \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo by Tiard Schulz on Unsplash. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Click Here to Take the Quiz URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/easy-wins-for-embodied-carbon-reduction/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/EasyWinsforEmbodiedCarbonReduction-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202750 CREATED:20240123T214529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T140840Z UID:10001960-1709832600-1709839800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:A Just Celebration DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate!\nWe invite you to join us for the 2024 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 justice at an in-person gathering. \nCelebrate the accomplishments of some hard-working organizations\, hear what it takes for organizations to achieve the Just Label\, understand the value of going through the Just process\, and what companies are learning in the process. \n \n \n \n \n \n What is Just? \nThe Just program is a voluntary disclosure tool for organizations by the International Living Future Institute. Just is not a certification program\, it is a transparency platform for organizations to disclose their operations\, including how they treat their employees and where they make financial and community investments. Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event 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 Our Hosts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DiAnn Tufts\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n DiAnn is a Senior Associate and the Director of Sustainability at PCA\, and co-facilitator of the BE+ hosted Living Future New England. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Newman\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions\, and co-facilitator of the BE+ hosted Living Future New England. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Living Future New England promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. \n \n Join the Conversation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Location\nHumanscale’s new Boston office suite and showroom is located in the Seaport District. To align with Humanscale’s corporate mission to provide environmentally-friendly product offerings\, the space incorporates sustainable design strategies throughout the project\, such as low-flow plumbing fixtures\, daylighting\, and energy efficient lighting fixtures. \nWe are excited to be hosted by a Just and Living Product Challenge certified organization! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. 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 "A Just Celebration" 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 Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/a-just-celebration-2024/ LOCATION:Humanscale Showroom\, 34 Farnsworth\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/aJustcelebration-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T140000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20240312T125957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T205818Z UID:10001995-1713603600-1713621600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Earth Day Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:BE+ Earth Day Scavenger Hunt\nThe BE+ Emerging Professionals Community is excited to host a one-day Sustainability Scavenger Hunt this year! This in-person event will kick off at 9AM on Saturday\, April 20th* at a central location in the Boston Common\, where we’ll provide everything you need to complete the day’s missions. We’ll reconvene at 2PM at Hub Pub to celebrate and share stories from the day. The event will take place around Boston\, using only public transportation and your own legs to get around! This is the perfect Earth Day activity for any company advancing the sustainability of the built environment. \nThis event will feature similar\, sustainability-inspired missions as previous years\, with written\, photo\, and video submissions. Come dressed as a team and be ready for some healthy (but fierce) competition! All participants get free entry to the BE+ Earth Day Celebration on April 25th\, where we will announce the Scavenger Hunt winners. \nFor examples of previous missions\, see our 2023 Scavenger Hunt event page. \nThis event is hosted by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community\, but is open to anyone with an interest in the built environment\, a passion for sustainability\, or a competitive spirit! \n*Rain Date for this event is Sunday\, April 21st from 9AM-2PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 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 Scholarships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. 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 "BE+ Earth Day Scavenger Hunt" 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 Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-earth-day-scavenger-hunt/ LOCATION:Boston Common\, 139 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ScavengerHunt24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20240220T152540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T134547Z UID:10001987-1714064400-1714075200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Earth Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebratory Earth Day event at Cisco Brewers\, where we’ll unveil the 2024 Update to the MA is Ready for Net Zero Report. We’re excited to recognize the top contributing companies and celebrate the hard work and progress of our dedicated Community! \nCisco Brewers SeaportThanks to WS Development\, we are thrilled to bring this year’s Celebration to Cisco Brewers Seaport Beer Garden. Located at 85 Northern Avenue\, this outdoor beer garden is in its sixth season bringing a slice of Nantucket to Boston. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-earth-day-celebration/ LOCATION:Cisco Brewery\, 85 Northern Ave\, Boston\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T133000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20240326T174228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T144135Z UID:10002001-1714638600-1714656600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Close the Gap(s): Decarbonizing Large Buildings Symposium DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling with decarbonizing large buildings?\n \n \n \n \n \n You’re not alone. As energy codes and emissions reduction ordinances force the issue\, the building industry is waking up to a new landscape. Decarbonizing large buildings – new and old – is critical to achieving Massachusetts Climate Targets. While the technologies\, skills\, and strategies for decarbonization exist\, we need to rapidly develop the industry’s capacity to implement these at scale. From knowledge gaps and funding gaps to policy gaps and technology gaps\, we have our work cut out for us. \nThis half-day symposium will address knowledge gaps through a series of short training sessions on strategies and technologies to overcome current obstacles in decarbonizing large buildings. Topics include Preservation and Performance\, Low Carbon-Cement\, Carbon and Components\, Funding High Efficiency Retrofits and more. \nThe event will begin and end with networking time and include coffee\, snacks and lunch for attendees. \nPresented by the BE+ Carbon & Energy Community and Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance\, in partnership with Greentown Labs and the Sponsors of Mass Save®: Cape Light Compact\, Eversource\, National Grid\, and Unitil. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Details\nThursday\, May 2\, 2024 | 8:30am – 1:30pmGreentown Labs444 Somerville Ave\, Somerville\, MA 02143\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Who will be there?\nArchitects\, Engineers\, Contractors\, Developers\, Owners and Owner Reps struggling with decarbonizing large buildings.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n 8:30am – 8:50am | Arrival\, Coffee\, and Networking \n8:50am – 9:00am | Opening Remarks by Joe Curtatone\, President of Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC). \n9:00am – 10:00am | Session 1 – Money Matters\, Funding High Efficiency Retrofits \n10:00am – 11:00am | Session 2 – The Carbon and the Component Conundrum \n11:00am – 12:00pm | Session 3 – Preservation and Performance\, Mutually Inclusive! \n12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch and networking \n \n \n \n \n \n Sessions\n Session 1 – Money Matters\, Funding High Efficiency Retrofits – We have (carbon) goals. But these goals cost (quite a bit of) money. How do we achieve our (carbon) goals and pay for them? We shall discuss current programs in the Rebuilding America program and what methods are being used to control the costs of doing so as well as fortifying a gap in workforce development—another project cost impact as cited by the recent HBRA Wentworth/MIT Study. \nModerated by: Stephen Moore of Steven Winter AssociatesConfirmed Panelists: Eri Furusawa of HR&A Advisors\, Afshin Pourmokhtarian and Payam Bakhshi\, PhD\, PE of Wentworth Institute of Technology\, Ilene Mason of RPM\, Tom Chase of MassCEC \nSession 2 – The Carbon and the Component Conundrum – Concrete is a significant contributor to carbon pollution. But how can we build without it? So is insulation. But we need to get the performance. We will talk with folks that are working the carbon OUT of building components so we can both build and reduce. Be it low carbon concrete\, air sealing materials and strategies\, or retrofitting comfort systems—all will play a role. \nModerated by: Karla Butterfield of Steven Winter AssociatesConfirmed Panelists: Beverly Craig of MassCEC (on concrete)\, Derek Stein of Adept Materials (vapor barrier)\, Tom Holmes of AeroSeal (air sealing)\, Tommy Gibbons of Hempitecture (insulation)\, Aaron Baskerville-Bridges of AeroShield Materials\, Inc (windows) \nSession 3 – Preservation and Performance\, Mutually Inclusive! – As we look to incorporate latest practice decarbonization efforts in both the new construction and existing building realms\, the latter presents unique challenges—particularly when they are occupied and/or historic. Two that are pertinent to the discussion are the Hotel Marcel (in CT) and Rubin Hall on NYU’s Campus—that both underwent high efficiency efforts with very limited ability to change the exterior facades. \nModerated by: Dylan Martello of Steven Winter AssociatesConfirmed Panelists: Bruce Becker\, FAIA of Becker + Becker Architects (remotely/video)\, Caitlin Robillard Director of Real Estate Development for Allston Brighton CDC\, Jonathan Hernandez of Brightcore Energy \n \n \n \n \n \n About Greentown Labs\n Greentown Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit catalyzing climate solutions through entrepreneurship\, partnership\, and collaboration. As the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America\, Greentown brings together startups\, corporates\, investors\, policymakers\, and many others with a focus on scaling climate technologies. Driven by the mission of providing startups the community\, connections\, and resources they need to thrive\, Greentown offers lab space\, shared office space\, machine shops\, electronics labs\, tool shops\, software and business resources\, and a large network of corporate customers\, investors\, and more. With incubators in Somerville\, Mass. and Houston\, Texas\, Greentown is home to more than 200 startups and has supported more than 500 since the incubator’s founding in 2011. These startups have collectively created more than 11\,000 jobs and raised more than $5.7 billion in funding. For more information\, visit www.greentownlabs.com or follow Greentown on LinkedIn. \n \n \n \n \n \n Getting There\n Parking is incredibly limited at Greentown Labs and we encourage attendees to consider taking advantage of public transportation. We’re a short walk from the recently opened Union Square station\, as well as 1 mile away from both the Harvard and Porter MBTA stations. Union Square in Somerville is also easily accessible via the #86 and #91 MBTA buses. We offer indoor bike parking on-site and the closest Bluebikes stations are at Dane St.\, Conway Park and Union Square.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. 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 "Close the Gap(s): Decarbonizing Large Buildings Symposium " 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 Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/close-the-gaps-decarbonizing-large-buildings-symposium/ LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 444 Somerville Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,D.E.B Alliance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Close-the-Gaps.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241029T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20240625T190352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T162723Z UID:10002018-1730217600-1730237400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Green Building Showcase 2024 DESCRIPTION:The BE+ 2024 Green Building Showcase Awards Program & Celebration.\nYour Community. Your Projects. Your Showcase.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the GBS24 Webpage URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-green-building-showcase-2024/ LOCATION:One Boston Wharf Road\, 1 Boston Wharf Road\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GBS24MainGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20241127T150034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T162504Z UID:10002126-1734609600-1734613200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge: Lessons Learned and Case Studies DESCRIPTION:Hear what we’ve learned from the sixteen projects submitted to the Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge.\nView our Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge page for our complete case study report. \nQuestions? Reach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n In 2023\, with a goal of accelerating the consideration of embodied carbon in the built environment\, The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) engaged Built Environment Plus (BE+)\, a non-profit driving the sustainability of the built environment\, to conduct an Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge for new construction and major renovation projects in process or recently built in Massachusetts. Over the course of a year BE+ conducted multiple trainings\, held office hours\, facilitated LCA user groups and a communication platform. In addition\, they provided participants with free access to Tally and OneClick LCA software programs to conduct whole building life cycle assessments. Nearly 50 companies expressed interest in the challenge with cash prizes totaling $380\,000 and in the end sixteen teams submitted projects for consideration. This session will showcase the winners selected by a panel of embodied carbon experts. The judging criteria were based on the project’s replicability and cost effectiveness\, reduction in embodied carbon\, and innovativeness. We’ll share lessons learned from across the entrants\, innovative reduction strategies and trends common between them. Lastly\, we’ll focus on the Challenge’s effectiveness as a tool for accelerating the reduction of embodied carbon in the building industry and thoughts on next steps to accelerate reduction even further. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n In partnership with Carbon Leadership Forum\, Seattle \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Featured Speakers\n Meredith Elbaum\, Executive Director\, Built Environment Plus \nMeredith’s thesis at MIT\, in 2003\, recognized the disconnect between people and resources for a sustainable built environment. Since then\, she pioneered the Director of Sustainable Design role at Sasaki\, an international planning and design firm and then co-convened the first summit of Sustainable Design Leaders\, now an ongoing professional network. She championed transparency as Interim Executive Director for the Health Product Declaration Collaborative and led the University of Missouri’s Climate Action Planning. She founded the USGBC MA Chapter and later\, as Executive Director\, transformed it to Built Environment Plus where\, like a bridge\, she makesconnections\, celebrates\, educates and advocates\, all to advance the green building industry. When she’s not trying to save the world you’ll find Meredith hiking\, biking and swimming with her family. \nBeverly Craig\, Program Director\, Massachusetts Clean Energy Center \nBeverly Craig\, LEED AP is a Program Manager at the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center\, a quasi-state government agency focused on economic development to supports Massachusetts’ ambitious climate goals. Her policy work includes the Passive House Design Challenge\, Embodied Carbon state policy\, a grant program for MA concrete ready mix concrete climate transparency\, and centralization of retrofit content in a Building Energy Exchange coming soon to Massachusetts. Ms. Craig comes from a background of directing energy efficiency retrofits and installing renewables in affordable housing portfolios and her work has included LEED Platinum deep retrofits on three income restricted properties and one new construction LEED Platinum multifamily development. Beverly holds a BA from the University of Southern California and an MPP from Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. \nAurora Jensen\, Senior Manager\, Low Carbon Buildings\, Carbon Leadership Forum \nAurora Jensen is a Senior Manager focused on Low Carbon Buildings at the Carbon Leadership Forum. Her role emphasizes building-scale embodied carbon reduction through research\, technical guidance and collaboration. Before joining CLF\, Aurora grew and led the Embodied Carbon team at Brightworks Sustainability. She supported clients in understanding and driving down the embodied carbon impacts of their buildings and portfolios through design exploration and procurement. She has led numerous whole-building life cycle assessments (WBLCAs) for LEED and ILFI and published research on the embodied carbon of mass timber buildings. With previous experience in operational energy modeling and evaluating passive strategies\, she works to link operational and embodied carbon considerations and consider trade-offs. Aurora also teaches Environmental Design as a part-time faculty member at Parsons School of Design at The New School. \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/embodied-carbon-reduction-challenge-lessons-learned-and-case-studies-12-19-24/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ECC-Lesson-Learned-Webinar_Banner2-e1737060016748.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20241216T204712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T163255Z UID:10002133-1736443800-1736449200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals 2025 Kickoff DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals 2025 Kickoff\nTime: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: The Hub Pub (18 Province St\, Boston\, MA 02108) \nJoin the Emerging Professionals Community at Hub Pub to network with other emerging professionals in the area\, meet Community members\, and hear about what the Community has planned for 2025. We will kick off the event at 5:30\, but feel free to join us whenever you can—whether it’s at or after this time—and stay for as long as you’re able. Please share with your networks and bring friends! \nFood and drinks are excluded from the ticket price. \nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community \nWe hope to see you at our first event of the year! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-2025-kickoff/ LOCATION:Hub Pub\, 18 Province Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EP25Kickoff.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20241205T194142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T194152Z UID:10002128-1737651600-1737662400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual General Meeting and Volunteer Celebration DESCRIPTION:Date: January 23rd\, 2025 | Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Location: Atlantic Wharf | Fort Point Room\nIt’s that time of the year again when we all come together to celebrate the members\, volunteers\, and successes that make our BE+ community amazing! We’re ringing in the new year with board elections and an award ceremony for our members.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the 2025 Annual General Meeting Webpage URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2025-annual-general-meeting-2/ LOCATION:Fort Point Room\, Atlantic Wharf\, 290 Congress St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AGM-25-Graphic-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20250213T213752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T192326Z UID:10002150-1743685200-1743699600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Equity in Practice Workshop: Postponed DESCRIPTION:Dig into Living Future’s Just 3.0 Label as a Framework for a Socially Just Workplace\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are postponing our April 3rd Just 3.0 Workshop in order to reimagine this important workshop and celebration. \nPlease do join us instead for an informal social gathering of the Living Future Community at Portico Brewing\, 5:30 PM\, April 3rd\, 101 South St\, Somerville\, MA 02143. No tickets. Pay your own way for food and drinks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thinking of bringing the Just label to your organization and not sure where to start?  Do you have an existing label and want to learn more about 3.0? Are you looking to learn more about specific indicators?  \nWe invite you to join us for a half-day workshop to explore organizational justice and the value of Living Future’s JUST process. Lead your company and industry to address the challenges at all scales for broader adoption and an accelerated rate of change. This is an exciting opportunity to connect and learn from those raising the bar of social justice at an in-person gathering. \nIn this hands-on opportunity\, dive into the topics and categories of organizational transparency for the company where you work\, at any level. The new JUST 3.0 Transparency label is a step up in the quest for equity and inclusion in the AEC industry. The workshop is organized around a series of small group working sessions with a facilitator on each of the key transparency categories. The workshop aims to work as a community\, helping all attendees use the JUST 3.0 framework to assess and take action in their organizations. \nTickets include access to our JUST Celebration event following the workshop. \nWhat is Just?The Just program is a voluntary disclosure tool for organizations by the International Living Future Institute. Just is not a certification program\, it is a transparency platform for organizations to disclose their operations\, including how they treat their employees and where they make financial and community investments. Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event 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 Facilitators\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DiAnn Tufts\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n DiAnn is a Senior Associate and the Director of Sustainability at PCA and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Newman\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacob Bloom\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Jacob is an Architect at CambridgeSeven and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Donohue\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Robert is a Sustainability Innovation Lead at enviENERGY Studio LLC\, and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Living Future New England promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. \n \n Join the Conversation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Location\nConsigli Construction Company313 Congress St\, Boston\, MA 02210 \nConsigli Construction Company’s Boston office is located in the Seaport District. They work to preserve its past and guide the transition to its forward-thinking future while contributing to the welfare of society and minimizing the impact on the environment. \nFollowing the workshop\, we will be walking over together from Consigli to the Celebration at the Humanscale showroom. Workshop tickets include access to the Celebration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop tickets include entry to the Celebration following the workshop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. 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 the "Equity in Practice: Just 3.0 Workshop" 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 Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/just-label-equity-in-practice/ LOCATION:Consigli Construction Company\, 313 Congress St\, Boston\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Just25-Workshop_Retooling.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20250213T202249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T191657Z UID:10002149-1743701400-1743708600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:A Just Celebration 2025: Postponed DESCRIPTION:We are postponing our April 3rd Just 3.0 Workshop and Celebration Event in order to reimagine this important workshop and celebration. \nPlease do join us instead for an informal social gathering of the Living Future Community at Portico Brewing\, 5:30 PM\, April 3rd\, 101 South St\, Somerville\, MA 02143. No tickets. Pay your own way for food and drinks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The BE+ Living Future Community is excited to invite you to the 2025 Just Celebration to salute the organizations in our community who have demonstrated their commitment to transparency\, equity\, diversity and justice in their workplace and in their projects. \nWhat is Just?The Just program is a voluntary disclosure tool for organizations by the International Living Future Institute. Just is not a certification program\, it is a transparency platform for organizations to disclose their operations\, including how they treat their employees and where they make financial and community investments. Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event 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 Our Hosts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DiAnn Tufts\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n DiAnn is a Senior Associate and the Director of Sustainability at PCA and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Newman\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacob Bloom\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Jacob is an Architect at CambridgeSeven and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Donohue\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Robert is a Sustainability Innovation Lead at enviENERGY Studio LLC and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Living Future New England promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. \n \n Join the Conversation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Location\nHumanscale Showroom34 Farnsworth St 5th floor\, Boston\, MA 02210 \nWe will be walking over together from the half-day workshop at Consigli to the Celebration at the Humanscale showroom. \nHumanscale’s new Boston office suite and showroom is located in the Seaport District. To align with Humanscale’s corporate mission to provide environmentally-friendly product offerings\, the space incorporates sustainable design strategies throughout the project\, such as low-flow plumbing fixtures\, daylighting\, and energy efficient lighting fixtures. \nWe are excited to be hosted by a Just and Living Product Challenge certified organization! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop tickets include entry to the Celebration. Register here for the Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. 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 "A Just Celebration" 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 Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/a-just-celebration-2025/ LOCATION:Humanscale Showroom\, 34 Farnsworth\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Just25_Retooling.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20250425T185846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T201019Z UID:10002166-1752771600-1752787800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Building Tech Forum 2025 DESCRIPTION:Building Tech Forum 2025 is a series of 45 x 5-minute lightning talks where industry leaders present practical innovations accelerating the sustainable and regenerative design\, construction and operation of the built environment.\nAll presenters are then available at networking tables to connect and explore the future of building science and the collaborative potential of the moment.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the BTF25 Webpage URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/building-tech-forum-2025/ LOCATION:Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Building Tech Forum,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BTF25-Main-Graphic_Thumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20250508T184606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T174521Z UID:10002169-1753981200-1753992000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Summer Shindig DESCRIPTION:Come on out and celebrate the incredible achievements of the local green building community! Join us for our second Summer Shindig – a fun way to meet and greet the leaders\, aspiring leaders\, and emerging professionals driving the sustainability of the built environment. \nMeet and connect with BE+ members and potential members\, board members\, staff\, and the larger BE+ community. Have a blast while celebrating transformative progress\, learning more about our 6 thriving topic communities\, and enjoying the amazing food\, beverage\, and atmosphere of the Cisco Brewers Seaport Beer Garden! \nThank you to WS Development for hosting us in Boston’s dynamic Seaport neighborhood. \n  \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. 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 "BE+ Summer Shindig" 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 10 + 12 = \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 Background photo by Mainvestinc on Instagram. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-summer-shindig-7-31/ LOCATION:Cisco Brewers Seaport\, 85 Northern Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SummerShindig2025_Website-Event-Thumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20250425T192846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T193442Z UID:10002167-1757721600-1757807999@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Bike Tour 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for an urban biking experience showcasing the city’s latest and greatest projects that contribute to a more sustainable built environment! Along the route\, you will have the unique opportunity to hear insight from leading architects and engineers.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Bike Tour 2025 Webpage URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/bike-tour-2025/ CATEGORIES:Community,EPMA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/BikeTour25_thumbnail.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20250425T193755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T213628Z UID:10002165-1761840000-1761859800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Green Building Showcase 2025 DESCRIPTION:The BE+ 2025 Green Building Showcase Awards Program & Celebration.\nYour Community. Your Projects. Your Showcase.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the GBS25 Webpage URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-green-building-showcase-2025/ LOCATION:One Boston Wharf Road\, 1 Boston Wharf Road\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Building Performance Exchange,Community,Green Building Showcase ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/GBS25-Thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20260331T192623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T141347Z UID:10002272-1778086800-1778097600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Spring Shellebration DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the local green building community at our Spring Shellebration! Join us for an evening of drinks\, delicious food (they’ll have oysters!)\, and great company as we bring together the leaders\, rising stars\, and emerging professionals shaping a more sustainable built environment. \nThis is a perfect opportunity to meet and connect with BE+ members and future members\, along with board members\, staff\, and the broader community. We’ll also be sharing the latest Massachusetts Net Zero Update\, offering insights into the progress and momentum driving decarbonization across the state. \nCome enjoy a lively atmosphere while celebrating the progress we’re making together\, learning more about our six thriving topic communities\, and indulging in fantastic food and beverages. \nA special thank you to WS Development for hosting us in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood—we can’t wait to see you there! \n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/spring-shellebration-5-6/ LOCATION:Island Creek Raw Bar Seaport\, 99 Autumn Ln\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spring-Shellebration-web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20260325T192611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T181755Z UID:10002270-1778158800-1778176800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon Experts Summit Boston DESCRIPTION:Join industry leaders at the Carbon Experts Summit Boston\, part of Boston Climate Week\, for an afternoon of practical decarbonization strategies. Co-hosted with One Click LCA\, we will feature City of Boston representatives speaking on regulations\, alongside industry leaders sharing real-world case studies and expert perspectives. \nAgenda12:45 – 1:00pm | Check in1:00 – 1:20pm | Opening Remarks: Gensler1:25 – 2:15pm | Keynote: Article 37 & what’s next for Boston: City of Boston2:20 – 2:50pm | How early design modeling shaped urban redevelopment in Montréal: AECOM2:50 – 3:10pm | LEED v5 MR changes overview: One Click LCA3:10 – 3:25pm | Break3:25 – 4:10pm | Expert Panel: Carbon reduction strategies at the design level: Arrowstreet\, Cora Structural\, The Green Engineer4:15 – 5:00pm | Expert Panel: Technical workflows for carbon reduction: WSP\, PCA\, Linnean Solutions\, Bruner/Cott\, Timber HP5:00 – 6:00pm | Networking Happy Hour \nSpeakersJohn Dalzell\, Sr Architect for Sustainable Development at City of BostonErik Barth\, Senior Associate at GenslerJérémy Lagneau\, ESG & Decarbonization Advisor at AECOMVictoria Herrero-Garcia\, Assistant Vice President at WSPJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro HappoldMegan Brown\, Energy Manager at Finegold Alexander ArchitectsJason Todd\, Director of Building Science at TimberHPKate Bubriski\, Principal at ArrowstreetChristopher Nielson\, Associate at Bruner/CottMichael Gryniuk\, Founder & Principal at CORA StructuralJim Newman\, Partner at Linnean SolutionsSuni Dillard\, Sustainability Leader at HMFH Architects \nRegistration is hosted on One Click LCA’s page. \n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-experts-summit-boston-5-7/ LOCATION:The Link\, 255 Main St\, 8th Floor\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/OneClick-Summit-Graphic.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T202751 CREATED:20260407T195349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T203612Z UID:10002275-1786035600-1786051800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Building Tech Forum 2026 DESCRIPTION:Building Tech Forum 2025 is a series of 45 x 5-minute lightning talks where industry leaders present practical innovations accelerating the sustainable and regenerative design\, construction and operation of the built environment. \nAll presenters are then available at networking tables to connect and explore the future of building science and the collaborative potential of the moment. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the BTF26 Webpage\n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/building-tech-forum-2026/ LOCATION:Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Building Performance Exchange,Building Tech Forum,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BTF26-Main-Graphic-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR