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SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the virtual BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs. \nTopic: Building A Movement\nJoin us for an engaging virtual roundtable exploring the potential of the relationships we’ve built and how those connections can evolve into something greater than community—a movement. Together\, we’ll reflect on the power of collective action\, the role of hope in driving change\, and the individuals and organizations already demonstrating what can be done. \nThis conversation will examine the difference between bringing people together and building momentum toward a common future. While community creates connection\, movements create direction. We’ll discuss how we move from where we are today toward a future where people once again believe that meaningful progress is possible—and how each of us can help shape that journey. \nSubject Matter Experts \nIsaias Hernandez | Founder\, QueerBrownVegan \nKwolanne Felix | Fellowship and Community Manager\, Black Girl Environmentalist \nDaksh Arora | Solar Engineer and Boston Climate Lead\, Out in Climate \nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-8-13/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T163000
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SUMMARY:Just Celebrate - Recognizing AEC Social Equity
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Just Celebration—an evening dedicated to honoring organizations that are advancing transparency\, equity\, diversity\, and justice across our industry. The BE+ Living Future Community in partnership with Living Future invites you to recognize and uplift the organizations in our network that are demonstrating meaningful commitments to equity\, transparency\, and justice—both within their workplaces and throughout their projects. \nWhether your organization has already earned a Just label\, is exploring the program for the first time\, or is curious about how Just can support LEED or LBC projects\, this gathering is designed for participants at every level of familiarity. Professionals across disciplines and career stages are encouraged to join. \nTogether\, we’ll celebrate leadership\, exchange knowledge\, and build momentum toward more equitable and transparent practices across the built environment. Expect thoughtful conversations\, opportunities to learn from peers\, and—of course—a chance to celebrate the progress we’re making as a community. \nWhat is Just?The Just program is a voluntary transparency platform created by the International Living Future Institute. Unlike a certification\, Just is a disclosure tool that allows organizations to publicly share information about their operations—including how they support their employees and where they invest financially and within their communities. Learn more about the Just program and how organizations are using transparency to drive positive change. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Featured Speakers\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				DiAnn Tufts\, Senior Associate & Director of Sustainability at PCA (she/her/hers) strives to create high-performing structures with an emphasis on healthy\, habitable\, and scale-appropriate spaces that contribute to the character of place and build community. In the founding role of Sustainable Director\, DiAnn is establishing process and accountability towards ecological clarity\, capacity\, and consistency at PCA. As a Living Future Collaborative Co-Facilitator\, she is driving the industry toward higher standards through education\, integration\, and systems thinking. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Kena David serves as Director of Sustainability for Consigli Construction Co.\, Inc.\, a leading construction manager in the Northeast\, Mid-Atlantic and Caribbean. In this strategic leadership role\, she spearheads the development and implementation of cutting-edge sustainability strategies for the firm’s diverse and complex project portfolio. Her work ensures alignment with Consigli’s dedication to innovation in sustainability\, including the firm’s commitment to the Science Based Targets initiatives (SBTi)\, EcoVadis\, North American Electric Construction Coalition and JUST Label. With over a decade of experience in sustainable construction spanning from California to the East Coast\, Kena has been instrumental in driving sustainability initiatives on high-profile projects\, known for her ability to seamlessly integrate low-carbon principles into actionable and impactful outcomes. Her expertise covers a broad spectrum of sustainable building disciplines\, from clean construction and embodied carbon reduction to wellness-centered design\, allowing clients across a variety of market sectors to achieve ambitious green building goals. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Griso Barrios (she/her/hers) is the Senior Manager for the Just program. Griso Barrios focuses on introducing organizations to the Just program and welcoming them to the Just community as they navigate through the label submission processes. Griso is a passionate advocate for diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, enjoying facilitating discussion groups\, program improvement/development\, and supporting individuals on their DEI journeys. Before joining ILFI\, Griso worked in the education sector\, particularly focusing on enhancing diversity\, equity\, and inclusion in family and community engagement practices. Originally from Venezuela\, Griso grew up and attended school in Toledo\, Ohio\, where she graduated from the University of Toledo. She later earned a Master’s in Social Work from Washington University in St. Louis. Currently residing in Colorado Springs\, Griso spends her free time discovering new hikes and seeking out the best coffee spots in town! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Early Bird | Ends July 8 | $35General Admission | Ends July 22 | $50 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join us for two opportunities to learn\, connect\, and celebrate organizations advancing transparency\, equity\, diversity\, and justice across the built environment industry. The Just 3.0 Webinar will introduce the Just 3.0 framework through real-world insights\, practical strategies\, and guidance from industry leaders on how to drive meaningful change within organizations. Then\, continue the conversation at the 2026 Just Celebration\, an evening dedicated to recognizing organizations leading the way in equitable and transparent practices while building community and momentum for a more just future. \n			\n				Register here\n			\n				Read our blog for expert insights\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				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Become a Sponsor!\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Opportunities are available to sponsor this event or become an annual BE+ Living Future Community Steward! \nEvent Sponsorship gets you:– Recognition at the Just Introduction Webinar on June 16th and at The Just Celebration– Tickets to the Just Celebration Event on July 22nd– 10% Discount on your company’s Just Registration through ILFI– A 1-hour consultation with ILFIs Just Staff– Industry visibility (an opportunity for a testimonial slide in educational materials\, your logo will be recognized as a sponsor on the event materials\, including the website\, an opportunity to briefly tell your Equity in Practice story via the BE+ Blog)– 30% discount code for additional tickets\, invited guests– Support the attendance of one Student / Emerging Professional through a contribution to the scholarship fund \nQuestions? Give us a call at 617-752-2424 or email Eli Beckerman at eli@builtenvironmentplus.org.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/just-celebrate-recognizing-aec-social-equity-7-22/
LOCATION:10 Prospect\, 10 Prospect St\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000
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CREATED:20260331T194921Z
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SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Meeting the Moment in Community (Part 3)\nJoin the virtual BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs. \nRelationships are the foundation of our work\, shaping not only how value is created\, but what we choose to value. No business\, technology\, or practice exists in isolation; each is held within a web of relationships that ultimately determines its impact. \nThis roundtable invites participants into a guided\, participatory conversation exploring our roles as individuals\, organizations\, and an industry within these interconnected systems. We will explore three real-world examples: natural building practices (individual)\, a collaboration among multiple panelization fabricators (organizational)\, and the development of a cross-industry bio-based materials network (industry). From this framing\, we will trace how relationships evolve across scales and influence the systems we are actively shaping. \nTogether\, we will explore what it means to cultivate “right relationship” with ourselves\, each other\, our tools and technologies\, and the broader social and ecological systems in which we operate. In doing so\, we will surface pathways to expand our collective impact while maintaining the integrity and coherence needed to reimagine the built environment. \nJacob Deva Racusin is Co-Founder and Director of Building Science and Sustainability with New Frameworks\, Vermont-based worker-owned cooperative. As a consultant\, designer\, and educator\, Jacob merges his passions for ecological stewardship\, relationship to place\, and social justice. Jacob is Senior Research and Innovation Advisor with Builders For Climate Action. Jacob has authored two books and numerous articles\, and instructs and consults on topics of building science and climate impact. An active member of the Carbon Leadership Forum Boston Hub and founding member of the Bio-Based Materials Collective\, Jacob is engaged in code and policy development\, professional training\, and other initiatives supporting the transition to a more just industry. \nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-6-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T100000
DTSTAMP:20260311T203958Z
CREATED:20260202T150725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T203958Z
UID:46590-1775120400-1775124000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nBuilding on our last Roundtable where we started a journey to a shared vision for a just\, sustainable\, and optimistic future\, we are joined by James Kitchin from MASS Design to look at what we are doing and what we want to be doing. James will share the two-loops framework to consider where each of us fits into a changing world. Join us to spur our imaginations of the future we all desire. \nJames Kitchin is a structural and civil engineer with deep expertise in designing with natural and healthy materials. He has led research and policy change around building materials and embodied carbon. James strives to minimize the negative footprint of the built environment through intimate knowledge of place and process\, and to maximize the maker’s handprint through collaboration. As the lead of the Performance & Provenance department and Director of MASS’s Abundant Futures Design Lab\, he is committed to imagining\, advocating\, and implementing regenerative practices. \nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Register here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-4-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T100000
DTSTAMP:20260209T205002Z
CREATED:20260209T205001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T205002Z
UID:46623-1772096400-1772100000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nTopic: Meeting the Moment in Community (Framing from We are the Great Turning) \nTo kick off 2026\, the Living Futures Community will draw inspiration from “We Are the Great Turning\,” a podcast devoted to how to live with our hearts and integrity intact during this time of global crisis. Laurel Chadzynski and Nicole Voss will assist in facilitating the discussion through the “spiral of the Work that Reconnects.” We will begin by grounding ourselves in community through gratitude\, and then honor our pain in order to see the world with new eyes. Our reflections will guide us in going forth by cultivating a shared vision for a just\, sustainable\, and optimistic future. \nNicole Voss\, AIA\, LEED BD+C\, WELL AP is the Director of Sustainability and an Associate Principle at isgenuity\, which is a mission-driven architectural firm focused on contributing to humanity in ways that demonstrate a commitment to equity and sustainability. Nicole is dedicated to advancing environmental justice through the firm’s work in healthcare\, higher education\, and science & tech. Nicole is also focused on systematically reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with the built environment in her role as a co-chair of the CLF Boston / Northeast Hub\, and she champions regenerative design as part of the New England Living Futures Community. \nAs a licensed Architect trained in Lean thinking with a passion for materials\, Laurel Chadzynski consistently encourages designers and project teams to consider the wide-ranging impacts of their design and project management decisions. Her work lies at the intersection of projects\, organizations\, and networks. She believes in the power of community and collective action to effect systems change\, and convenes hundreds of the industry’s leading sustainable design practitioners through the Green Commons’ Peer Networks. Through her practice Loom and Lever she weaves together diverse stakeholders to find leverage points for positive change using facilitation and cohort-based learning programs to spark more holistic thinking in the field of design. \nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n			\n				Register Here\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-2-26/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T100000
DTSTAMP:20260120T164412Z
CREATED:20251201T212048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T164412Z
UID:46295-1770282000-1770285600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nTopic: Meeting the Moment in Community (Framing from We are the Great Turning) \nTo kick off 2026\, the Living Futures Community will draw inspiration from “We Are the Great Turning\,” a podcast devoted to how to live with our hearts and integrity intact during this time of global crisis. Laurel Chadzynski and Nicole Voss will assist in facilitating the discussion through the “spiral of the Work that Reconnects.” We will begin by grounding ourselves in community through gratitude\, and then honor our pain in order to see the world with new eyes. Our reflections will guide us in going forth by cultivating a shared vision for a just\, sustainable\, and optimistic future. \n  \nNicole Voss\, AIA\, LEED BD+C\, WELL AP is the Director of Sustainability and an Associate Principle at isgenuity\, which is a mission-driven architectural firm focused on contributing to humanity in ways that demonstrate a commitment to equity and sustainability. Nicole is dedicated to advancing environmental justice through the firm’s work in healthcare\, higher education\, and science & tech. Nicole is also focused on systematically reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with the built environment in her role as a co-chair of the CLF Boston / Northeast Hub\, and she champions regenerative design as part of the New England Living Futures Community. \nAs a licensed Architect trained in Lean thinking with a passion for materials\, Laurel Chadzynski consistently encourages designers and project teams to consider the wide-ranging impacts of their design and project management decisions. Her work lies at the intersection of projects\, organizations\, and networks. She believes in the power of community and collective action to effect systems change\, and convenes hundreds of the industry’s leading sustainable design practitioners through the Green Commons’ Peer Networks. Through her practice Loom and Lever she weaves together diverse stakeholders to find leverage points for positive change using facilitation and cohort-based learning programs to spark more holistic thinking in the field of design. \n  \nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-2-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T100000
DTSTAMP:20251201T212247Z
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SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nTopic: Building in Community: a value-driven approach to designing the built environment \nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-12-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTSTAMP:20251003T181352Z
CREATED:20250827T132722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T181352Z
UID:45834-1760000400-1760004000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nTopic: Circularity and Social Impact: Non-Extractive Economies \nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-10-9/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T100000
DTSTAMP:20250605T151918Z
CREATED:20250605T151702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T151918Z
UID:45371-1754557200-1754560800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-8-7/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T100000
DTSTAMP:20250611T170852Z
CREATED:20250129T203221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T170852Z
UID:44601-1749718800-1749722400@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nJune Topic: Supportive Housing \nHow does housing development provide more than just shareholder profit? Join the BE+ Living Future Community as we explore various models of housing development that go beyond generating private wealth to creating lasting community value. \nSupportive housing\, co-housing\, and land trusts all lean on community engagement and empowerment to foster more equitable real estate development. By designing these projects with\, rather than for\, the community\, the outcome is more likely to reflect their actual needs and concerns. Furthermore\, the returns on such investments can take the form of stable housing\, social capital\, or financial wealth that remains within the community itself. \nWe’ll hear from various perspectives that illustrate the key differences between supportive housing and land trusts to offer bespoke solutions that expand the definition of a project’s success. \nSubject Matter Experts: \nKyle Barker founded Primary Projects\, an architecture firm committed to more communal\, affordable\, and sustainable housing. He’s a member of the Design Advisory Council for the Cohousing Association of the United States\, teaches at RISD\, and has taught several housing studios at Northeastern University. As the Rotch Traveling Scholarship recipient\, he traveled across Europe\, Australia\, and Japan to study collective housing models. Over the past few years\, he’s designed nearly a dozen projects with Croft\, a Maine-based prefabricated panel manufacturer\, furthering the use of straw as a building material. He’s an active Boston Society for Architecture member and the Small Practices Network Knowledge Community Co-Chair. He holds an MArch from MIT\, a BSID from the Univ of Cincinnati\, and is licensed in Massachusetts\, New York\, Maine\, and Michigan. \n \nKatrina Van Valkenburgh has more than 30 years of experience in social services and housing development. As the Central Region Managing Director at CSH\, Ms. Van Valkenburgh provides leadership and coordination for the agency’s work throughout the center of the country\, directly supervising CSH staff and their teams deployed in five offices\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Michigan\, and Upper Midwest. She helps develop and implement strategies to maximize impact on high need communities in the Central Region\, while also assisting with development of CSH’s national priorities\, strategy and management\, loan and program monitoring\, and continuous quality improvement. She has a BA in Sociology fr om Kalamazoo College and completed the Urban Developers Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Ms. Van Valkenburgh currently serves as Secretary of the Deborah’s Place II and Deborah’s Place III Board of Directors. She received the Gem of the Community Award from Archi-treasures in 2009 and the Legacy Award from the Chicago Rehab Network in 2014 in recognition of exceptional commitment and contribution to building strong communities. \n \nPhilip Crean is a Project Manager at the Planning Office for Urban Affairs. He has over six years of experience in affordable housing development and has worked to create over 800 affordable units\, including 240 supportive housing units. He holds a B.A. in Urban Studies from Brown and a Master of City and Regional Planning from Rutgers. Phil is also a United States Marine Corps veteran. \n  \n \n \n \nMike Newman has more than 30 years of experience in architecture and design in Chicago. His work has focused on issues of public interest design\, sustainability\, affordability in housing\, and social justice projects. As a co-founder of SHED Studio\, Mike has worked on affordable housing\, supportive housing\, community planning design charrettes\, small scale non-profits\, urban farms\, and even some market rate developments. Mike has been Adjunct Professor of Architecture for over 25 years at various universities teaching everything from design studios to technical systems classes and professional practice seminars\, including at SAIC\, IIT\, UIC\, and Andrews University\, and has also been involved with Archeworks\, an innovative design school that develops solutions for projects focusing on social issues. Mike has also been deeply involved with working with young architects trying to get licensed through in person classes with the AIA and as the content provider and presenter for the Black Spectacles online video courses. Mike is also a co-founder of Territory\, a place-based program for young people building the(ir) future through urban design. Overall\, he has been working for many decades at finding innovative ways to impact communities through design. \nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-6-12/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T193000
DTSTAMP:20250327T191657Z
CREATED:20250213T202249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T191657Z
UID:44692-1743701400-1743708600@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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T170000
DTSTAMP:20250327T192326Z
CREATED:20250213T213752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T192326Z
UID:44701-1743685200-1743699600@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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T100000
DTSTAMP:20250131T143031Z
CREATED:20241114T190531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T143031Z
UID:44141-1738832400-1738836000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:February 6th\, 2025 – The Principles That Just Embodies: Beyond Policies\, Putting The Philosophies And Best Practices Into Action\n\nAs we consider sustainable challenges faced in the built environment on a systems level\, we continue the dialogue considering the social systems in which decisions are made. This roundtable will examine equity in firm operations\, hiring and working with partners to start the conversation about how we use the principles underpinning the JUST label in our work every day. Register for the conversation below. \nSubject Matter Experts: \nKerry Bowie | Executive Director | Browning the Green Space\, Inc.Malaika Ventures General Partner and Browning the Green Space (BGS) Co-Founder\, President\, and Executive Director Kerry Bowie has 25 years of experience in private\, public\, and nonprofit management. Kerry previously served as Associate Commissioner and Director of Brownfields & Environmental Justice at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) in both the Patrick and Baker Administrations; worked as a manager in Facilities\, Environmental\, Safety\, and Health at Texas Instruments’ (TI’s) Research & Development Fab in Texas (Dallas); and grew up in a fenceline community in Alabama (Anniston). In addition to Malaika and BGS\, Kerry serves as a Partner at Msaada Partners\, a Boston-based consultancy providing technical assistance to promote social impact in communities of color. Kerry also co-founded the Majira Project to address the lack of diversity in the traditional entrepreneurial ecosystem and the disparity in resources available that he observed while working in various entrepreneurship programs across Boston. Kerry holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management as well as an MSE in environmental engineering from University of Michigan and an SB in environmental engineering science from MIT. \nSusan Morgan\, AIA | Boston Education Practice Leader | CannonDesignAs education practice leader in Cannon Design’s Boston office\, Susan focuses on developing and leading the team in deepening our portfolio and advancing the quality of our work. With a breadth of design experience spanning early and higher education\, academic libraries\, student dining\, academic success\, nontraditional and adaptive learning environments\, Susan has a proven track record of client leadership\, community engagement and a commitment to student success.It isn’t about the shape of the box\, it’s about the occupants and the activities within it. That’s the foundation of Susan’s life-long investment in designing and activating learning spaces. For two decades\, Susan has practiced and taught architecture concurrently — an unconventional track of dual service\, but an invaluable asset to her work. \nTiffany Cogell | Principal | Design 4 Equity (and so much more!)Tiffany Cogell is the Principal of Design 4 Equity\, a JEDI+B (Justice\, Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion) practice\, where she collaborates with nonprofits and businesses to design processes and systems to embed diversity\, equity\, and inclusion into their organizational structure and culture. From executive coaching and implicit bias workshop facilitation\, to strategic plan and materials review\, Tiffany provides insight and resources based on the principles of equity. She has a background in community organizing\, construction project management\, office management\, businesses and career development\, active transit advocacy\, food sovereignty\, urban planning\, and racial justice activism.Tiffany serves on multiple boards such as Boston Cyclists Union and serves as Benefit Director for The Green Engineer’s board. She is one of the founders of Cross Cultural Collective\, an arts collaborative that amplifies diasporic art and its creators\, a co-organizer for Ride for Black Lives Boston\, and a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) with the League of American Bicyclists. A mother of four\, and passionate about reflecting inclusion\, economic equity\, and collective empowerment through design\, art\, housing\, and public spaces. \n\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-2-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241205T100000
DTSTAMP:20241105T034334Z
CREATED:20240124T210425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T034334Z
UID:42530-1733389200-1733392800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nThe December Living Future Roundtable is an opportunity to look back on the year we’ve had as a Community. It’s a chance to reflect on the year’s topics\, what resonated\, and what possibly we wish went deeper or in different directions. We’ll also take a moment to look ahead into 2025 and get excited for where the conversation will take us next! \nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-12-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T110000
DTSTAMP:20240912T143509Z
CREATED:20240124T205841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T143509Z
UID:42529-1728554400-1728558000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-10-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T100000
DTSTAMP:20240722T151734Z
CREATED:20240124T205131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T151734Z
UID:42528-1722502800-1722506400@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nWe’re not reconnecting with nature but remembering what it means to truly be part of it. \nAs we shift our mindsets from an extractive to a regenerative approach\, we ask ourselves\, “As stewards of the built environment\, What is our critical role in the ecosystem?” \nJoin us as several experts from inside and outside the building industry share their perspectives and inspire dialogue. Collectively\, we will all dig into our impacts system-wide in discussing displaced ecosystems\, pollinator health\, green roofs\, and much more. Considering deeper our role in the ecosystem\, we question\, can we build for human occupants and maintain—be part of—conservation corridors? \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				August 1st Topic: Pollinator Health and the Built Environment\n				Julia Kane Africa is a biophilic design and landscape research consultant. She provides public health-related design and programming input to landscape architects\, planners\, and ecologists tasked with creating biodiverse and regenerative designs. Previously\, she led the Nature and Health program at the Center for Health and the Global Environment\, an academic research center at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\, from 2012-2017. In this role\, she explored the ways in which nature (parks and green spaces) and natural design cues (natural features in built environment settings) support psychological and physiological health and resilience. Julia completed graduate coursework in environmental health\, exposure assessment\, and sustainable design at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard Graduate School of Design (MDesS. 2011). \nNoah Wilson-Rich\, Ph.D.\, is founder\, CEO\, and Chief Scientific Officer of the non-profit Urban Bee Lab as well as The Best Bees Company\, the largest bee and biodiversity service in the US. He is a 20+ time published author\, including The Bee book with Princeton and Oxford\, and 3 time TEDx speaker with nearly 3 million views. He’s on a mission to improve pollinator health worldwide as a means to support our global food system and support the transformation of urban areas from gray to green. \n  \nMark Winterer is the Co-Founder and Owner of Recover Green Roofs. He is an accredited Green Roof Professional and licensed general contractor with a diverse background in landscaping\, operational logistics\, supply-chain management\, and customer service. He received his MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University\, where he became involved with Net Impact\, an international organization committed to responsible business leadership. Net Impact inspired him to develop a business that would contribute to a more sustainable economy and healthy community. Since starting Recover in 2009\, Mark has helped design\, build\, and maintain hundreds of green roofs throughout the nation. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Reach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-8-1/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T100000
DTSTAMP:20240517T192649Z
CREATED:20240124T204436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T192649Z
UID:42527-1717664400-1717668000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nJune 6th Topic: Integrative Design Across Disciplines: A Franklin Park Case StudyWhat does it take to make a multi-disciplinary team work in an integrated way?  Deeply integrated. \nIn our June roundtable\, we continue building our understanding of the interdependent parts at play – this time exploring the project team & community (I.e.\, stakeholders) as the system. \nRather than focusing on the resulting masterplan from the Franklin Park Action Plan Project\, we invite involved members from the process to kick off a community dialogue by exploring together what makes an integrated design successful. How do we refresh this trusty tool to help build better buildings and communities? \nNot familiar with the Franklin Park Acton Plan? Check out this link to learn more: https://franklinparkactionplan.com/ \nSubject Matter Experts:Winston Vaughan\, Clearloop (community member)Mayrah Udvardi\, MASS Design GroupLydia Gikas Cook\, Reed Hilderbrand LLC Landscape ArchitectureRhiannon Sinclair\, Agency Landscape + Planning \nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-6-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T100000
DTSTAMP:20240129T164136Z
CREATED:20240124T203920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T164136Z
UID:42526-1712221200-1712224800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-4-4/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T193000
DTSTAMP:20240228T140840Z
CREATED:20240123T214529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T140840Z
UID:42515-1709832600-1709839800@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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T100000
DTSTAMP:20240124T143151Z
CREATED:20231214T163414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T143151Z
UID:42201-1706778000-1706781600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				We often talk about the indelible link between climate change and social justice\, but usually we’re speaking in abstract terms – such as how planetary warming will impact the global south. In this month’s conversation\, we’ll bring the focus home by discussing the connection between combustion-sourced heating systems\, the respiratory health of our neighbors in Roxbury\, and how community engagement shaped BERDO 2.0. \nWe’ll be joined by Sofia Owen and Dwaign Tyndal\, who are the Staff Attorney and Executive Director of Alternatives for Community and Environment (ACE). As the BERDO regulations solidify\, Sofia is continuing to engage the community and advocate for the most equitable version of the final regulation language. If you’re eager to dive into this topic\, we’re sharing a skit created by our fellow advocates at One Square World. This video series follows the journey of a renter as she learns about the dangers of building emissions and how taking action to shape policies like BERDO 2.0 can make a difference \n			\n				Watch the Video Here\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Speakers\n				Sofía Owens is ACE’s Senior Attorney and the Director of the Environmental Justice Legal Services Program. She has a J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law\, a Masters in Environmental law and Policy from Vermont Law School\, and a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania. When not at work\, Sofia organizes with the Deeper Than Water coalition and volunteers with the Boston chapter of Black & Pink. She enjoys practicing yoga and watching soccer\, particularly the US Women’s National Team and the Uruguayan national teams. \n \n \n \nDwaign Tyndal has over twenty-five years of professional experience in economic development\, community and neighborhood development\, youth development and workforce development. Throughout his professional experience\, Dwaign has effectively led capable and diverse teams and has also been able to communicate complex public policies to various stakeholders to show how community-based partnerships can build stronger communities and empower residents and businesses to take active roles in their neighborhoods. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \nNew 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/living-future-roundtable-2-1/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230622T193000
DTSTAMP:20231031T133434Z
CREATED:20230417T185953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231031T133434Z
UID:36551-1687455000-1687462200@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:A Just Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate!\nWe invite you to join us for the 2023 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				\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-2023/
CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future Collaborative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T103000
DTSTAMP:20230314T144749Z
CREATED:20230301T173340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T144749Z
UID:34898-1678957200-1678962600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Bringing the UN Sustainable Development Goals Back Home: Where do you fit?
DESCRIPTION:Taking a step back to look at the role we play as one set of actors within the larger global ecosystem. What is our responsibility to all of the living systems when our needs require the extraction\, processing\, and disposal of natural resources? How can we create a living future: one that is socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative? Enter the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals\, a set of internationally developed goals for how to promote prosperity for all while also protecting the health of the planet. \nWe have invited two global leaders to tell us how they integrate these global imperatives into their very down-to-earth decisions and actions. Join the discussion and tell everyone how you want to do that\, as well. \n  \n \n  \n \n \n \nShawn Hesse\, NCARB\, RA\, LFA\, LEED AP\, EcoDistricts APVice President\, ESG Strategy\, JLL \nShawn leads the Sustainability and ESG Strategy consulting team for the Mid-Atlantic region of JLL.  This team focuses on helping investors\, corporate owners and occupiers\, non-profits\, and government agencies to develop\, define\, and implement leading Environmental\, Social\, and Governance strategies through their real estate practices.  Prior to joining JLL\, Shawn led the Special Projects Group at the International Living Future Institute\, where he worked with enterprise-level clients\, universities\, and developers in pilot project applications of ILFI Certifications at the scale of an entire campus or real estate portfolio and for unique applications such as core and shell development. \n \n \n \n \n \nRoxane SpearsVice President Sustainability North America\, Tarkett \nRoxane is the Vice President of Sustainability for Tarkett North America. She leads change for healthy materials\, low carbon footprint\, and equity in sustainability. Roxane joined Tarkett 17 years ago to be part of an organization that was focused on environmental issues. In her current role\, Roxane sets sustainability strategy and policies to move Tarkett to a more circular economy focus and reduce carbon emissions for Scope 1\,2\, & 3. She sets guidelines for products and facilities that positively impact the health of people and the planet. She is a strong advocate for driving change in the built environment. \nRoxane believes that the intersection of health\, equity\, and climate change is the only way to move forward for positive change. She focuses on improving the deconstruction process\, indoor air quality\, and transparency. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBruce SwantonDirector of Electrical Engineering\, AHA \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				Remember the seventeen goals identified by the United Nations and recognize how they provide a framework to elevate all living systems. \nUnderstand the intention\, organization\, and reporting structure for the Sustainable Development Goals. \nApply the goals to our buildings\, building products & materials\, and on the individual level. \nAnalyze nested systems and apply ecosystem design strategies to define and build better buildings.\n			\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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 Mathias Reding on Unsplash
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/bringing-the-un-sustainable-development-goals-back-home-where-do-you-fit/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future Collaborative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T100000
DTSTAMP:20230731T211533Z
CREATED:20220127T164222Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T211533Z
UID:27709-1675328400-1675332000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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/living-future-roundtable/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T183000
DTSTAMP:20220523T164006Z
CREATED:20220502T194137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T164006Z
UID:30246-1653498000-1653503400@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:A Just Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate!\nWe 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 justice in an outdoor 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				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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 an 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\n\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.  \nCome socialize\, play games\, and celebrate our Just progress! Also good to know\, restrooms are available and\, as of launching this page\, mask are required when using them. \nCheck out the venue \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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				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			\n				\n					8 + 9 = \n				 \n			\n							Submit
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/a-just-celebration/
LOCATION:The Anchor\, 1 Shipyard Park\, Charlestown\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future Collaborative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211214T100000
DTSTAMP:20211118T213613Z
CREATED:20211118T205932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T213613Z
UID:26242-1639470600-1639476000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:An Introduction to Zero Carbon Certification
DESCRIPTION:As climate disasters threaten the wellbeing of people and the planet\, the need to reduce CO2 emissions is ever more urgent. The ILFI Zero Carbon Certification is the first worldwide\, third-party certified Zero Carbon standard. This program recognizes the growing interest and focus on a broad-based tool for highlighting energy efficient buildings which are designed and operated to fully account for their carbon emissions impacts.\n  \nWHY CERTIFY ZERO CARBON? \nAUTHENTICITY – Zero matters. Zero Carbon certification is the only standard to measure actual decarbonization\, not just reward carbon calculations or modest reductions. \nRESILIENCY – Zero Carbon buildings operate efficiently\, phase out combustion\, and use renewables. They are the safest properties when weather or energy markets shift. \nVALUE – The world’s largest companies\, investors\, and cities are already decarbonizing. Zero Carbon buildings are future-proof to remain valuable in a post carbon building market. \nThe presentation will introduce carbon in the built environment\, the benefits of Zero Carbon buildings\, and the climate impacts of building energy and materials. You’ll learn the requirements for Zero Carbon Certification and discover key planning and design considerations for reducing the embodied and operational carbon impacts of your projects that will support the project’s climate action goals. Examples of real-life projects that have achieved Zero Carbon certification will give you the guidance and confidence needed to commit to a Zero Carbon future. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES:• Define the building industry’s contributions to global carbon emissions• Describe how Zero Carbon certified buildings demonstrate value and impact• Name key design and planning needs for Zero Carbon buildings• Outline the process for developing a Zero Carbon approach \nPRESENTER:• 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. \nDiAnn Tufts and Jim Newman are co-facilitators of the New England Living Future Collaborative. Both are Living Future Ambassadors. This event is hosted by the Living Future Collaborative New England / BE+ Living Future Roundtable. \nCONTINUING EDUCATION:• 1 General LFA CE credit. Any questions related to Living Future Accreditation can be directed to LFA@living-future.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			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Built Environment Plus’s Living Future Collaborative New England promotes the Living Building Challenge and other ILFI programs. The Collaborative promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. Learn more about the Collaborative and the International Living Future Institute here.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/an-introduction-to-zero-carbon-certification/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses,Living Future Collaborative
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T163000
DTSTAMP:20210729T145332Z
CREATED:20210729T144721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T145332Z
UID:24675-1628694000-1628699400@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					2 + 7 = \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T103000
DTSTAMP:20211118T201336Z
CREATED:20210712T142718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T201336Z
UID:22430-1627983000-1627986600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable: Carbon Mitigation at Scale
DESCRIPTION:We will look at carbon from the large scale and in terms of circular economic principles.\nThe Roundtable will kick off with a couple of short (5 minute) presentations on carbon mitigation actions and regulations at the state and city levels\, followed by a short overview of how circular economic principles can serve to support carbon mitigation efforts. This is all followed by a roundtable discussion. \nThis is unique opportunity to discuss decarbonization strategies with representatives from the City of Boston and the State. \n  \nSPEAKERS \nJim Newman\, Principal\, Linnean Solutions \nDiAnn Tufts and Jim Newman are co-facilitators of the New England Living Future Collaborative. Both are Living Future Ambassadors. \n  \nAGENDA \n\nSpeaker from the City of Boston office of Energy and Environment\nSpeaker from the Massachusetts Decarbonization Roadmap team\nJim Newman will present the principles and an example of circular economy\nOpen roundtable discussion of where to put our efforts.\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. \nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few exceptions\, including free admission to events like this\, and a minimum 15% discount on other events. Please note corporate membership with USGBC National is NOT the same as individual membership with Built Environment Plus. Not sure if you are a member of BE+? Check here. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Built Environment Plus’s Living Future Collaborative New England promotes the Living Building Challenge and other ILFI programs. The Collaborative promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. Learn more about the Collaborative and the International Living Future Institute here.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-future-collaborative-zero-carbon-roundtable/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T133000
DTSTAMP:20210812T222140Z
CREATED:20210617T202938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T222140Z
UID:21233-1626868800-1626874200@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					13 + 13 = \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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T100000
DTSTAMP:20210610T154830Z
CREATED:20210518T192457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T154830Z
UID:19793-1623747600-1623751200@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:The Materials Petal — Material Re-Use Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The Living Building Challenge Materials Petal can be\, well\, challenging. Tracking all those materials\, vetting material and component inputs for Red List chemicals\, tracking the locations of product manufacture or assembly\, it is a lot. However\, there is one part of the Materials petal that does not get as much attention\, even though it can have profound environmental effects. \nRe-used materials in an LBC project can bypass most of the documentation requirements defined in the Materials imperatives. And can reduce environmental damage from extraction or production as well as greatly reducing the embodied carbon of a project. This can include whole buildings\, re-used on site\, or individual products repurposed from another project. \nThis roundtable discussion will start with a short introduction by Matthew St. Onge\, Executive Director of Boston Building Resources on how that organization helps save and set up the re-use of building materials and casework for sale to homeowners and others in the Boston area. Matthew’s intro will kick off a discussion of how to save and re-use materials and how re-used materials fit into the design and construction process. \n  \nSPEAKERS \nMatthew St. Onge is the Executive Director of Boston Building Resources\, a community based center for learning and teaching about buildings and renovation\, as well as a center for building materials re-use. \nDiAnn Tufts and Jim Newman are co-facilitators of the New England Living Future Collaborative. Both are Living Future Ambassadors. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nTo understand how your peers have saved or re-used materials on projects\nTo engage with the BBR as both a source and sink for materials\nTo gain understanding of the materials re-use imperative of the Living Building Challenge\nTo test the process of re-using materials on a project.\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. \nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few exceptions\, including free admission to events like this\, and a minimum 15% discount on other events. Please note corporate membership with USGBC National is NOT the same as individual membership with Built Environment Plus. Not sure if you are a member of BE+? Check here. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Built Environment Plus’s Living Future Collaborative New England promotes the Living Building Challenge and other ILFI programs. The Collaborative promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. Learn more about the Collaborative and the International Living Future Institute here.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/the-materials-petal-material-re-use-roundtable/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T074500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210211T093000
DTSTAMP:20210203T140812Z
CREATED:20201218T201853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T140812Z
UID:17854-1613029500-1613035800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Achieving Healthy Materials | ILFI Education Series
DESCRIPTION:Join your local Living Future Collaborative for a live-viewing of ILFI’s online course: “Achieving Healthy Materials” \nThe Living Building Challenge™ has earned the reputation as the world’s most forward-thinking building design and construction certification program. As a result\, it is shaking up how we think about product selection and revolutionize the building products industry. Learn how to strategically research\, specify and document products to achieve the LBC Materials Petal. We will review best practices for healthy product selection\, prioritizing ecologically restorative products\, and creating spaces that positively impact the human and natural systems with which we interact. \nHosted by the collaborative facilitators\, DiAnn Tufts (PCA) and Jim Newman (Linnean Solutions)\, we will view ILFI’s foundational content as a community and conclude with a brief discussion session digging deeper into to the content & case-based applicability. \nAGENDA7:45am – 8:00am Optional Networking8:00am – 9:00am Webinar Viewing9:00am – 9:30am Facilitated Discussion \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nSummarize the value of the Living Building Challenge materials petal\nDefine best practices for healthy product selection\nIdentify ways to research products with healthy materials\nUnderstand how to document product selections for petal certification\n\n  \n1 AIA LU|HSW \n1 GBCI CE hour \n1 Foundational LFA Credit available for those who\, following the showing\, pay for the course via ILFI\, take and pass the online quiz. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Built Environment Plus’s Living Future Collaborative New England promotes the Living Building Challenge and other ILFI programs. The Collaborative promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. Learn more about the Collaborative and the International Living Future Institute here.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/ilfi-education-series-achieving-healthy-materials/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future Collaborative
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