BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Built Environment Plus X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT 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/ LOCATION:MA CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AJustCelebrationGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BringingtheUNSustainable@150x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LivingFutureRoundtable@150x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 7 + 4 = \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AJustCelebrationGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Zero-Carbon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 10 + 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/gayatri-malhotra-unsplash-eventimage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York: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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LivingFutureRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 1 + 5 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/addressing-pfas-in-the-built-environment-for-public-and-environmental-health/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DangerPFASChemicals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York: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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Materials-Re-Use-wesley-tingey-unsplash.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201201T093000 DTSTAMP:20201108T150249Z CREATED:20201031T205742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201108T150249Z UID:17471-1606809600-1606815000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Getting to Zero (Energy) | ILFI Education Series DESCRIPTION:Join your local Living Future Collaborative for a live-viewing of ILFI’s online course: Getting to Zero: “Net Zero Energy Building Projects”. \nThe International Living Future Institute’s Net Zero Energy Building Certification sets out to highlight buildings that are high efficiency and Net Positive Energy producers. This course will explore the growth and exciting path of Net Zero Energy within the sustainable building movement using examples of a range of building types including commercial\, educational and residential. Participants will learn the basic elements of NZEB Certification and highlight inspiring case studies including project teams’ motivation for pursuing Net Zero Energy Building Certification\, how they achieved it\, and how they maintain performance over time. \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. \nLEARNING OBJECTIVESIdentify the key elements of the ILFI’s Net Zero Energy Building Certification.Compare different strategies used in Certified Net Zero Energy Buildings.Understand how projects track and maintain Net Zero Energy performance overtime.Learn how to apply Net Zero design techniques to your projects. \n1 AIA LU|HSW 1 GBCI CE hour 1 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/getting-to-zero-energy-ilfi-education-series/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Living Future Collaborative END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201007 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201009 DTSTAMP:20201001T152516Z CREATED:20201001T152511Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201001T152516Z UID:17323-1602028800-1602201599@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Zero Carbon Conference 2020 DESCRIPTION:Zero Carbon Conference: Scaling our decarbonized future. \nThis exciting inaugural event is focused on the intersection of finance\, the A/E/C community\, and the building materials industry. The Zero Carbon Conference will knit together our community of developers\, architects\, engineers\, contractors\, interior designers\, and responsible manufacturers who are realizing zero carbon buildings and communities—along with ESG investors who can accelerate the decarbonized investments that are critical to bring them to scale. \nJoin together with 700 international thought leaders\, practitioners\, and ESG investors under the shared understanding that our future depends on the equitable acceleration of decarbonized projects in the built environment. Through keynotes\, plenaries\, sessions and individual networking opportunities\, the Zero Carbon Conference will unite attendees to deliver the technology\, the materials\, the know-how\, and the financing to pave the way for scalable transformation in global decarbonization efforts. \nFeaturing Keynote Speakers Tom Steyer and Georges C Benjamin\, MD. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Steyer is well known for his climate activism and political grassroots organizing\, including founding  NextGen America\, a nonprofit organization that mobilizes young people ages 18-35 to turn out for progressive causes and candidates. \nDr. Benjamin is a well–known health policy leader\, practitioner and administrator. He currently serves as the executive director of the American Public Health Association\, the nation’s oldest and largest organization of public health professionals. \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n About the International Living Future Institute\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The International Living Future Institute is an environmental NGO committed to catalyzing the transformation toward communities that are socially just\, culturally rich and ecologically restorative. The Institute is premised on the belief that providing a compelling vision for the future is a fundamental requirement for reconciling humanity’s relationship with the natural world. The Institute operates the Living Building Challenge\, the world’s most advanced\, holistic performance standard for buildings. It is a hub for many other visionary programs that support the transformation toward a living future. Learn more at www.living-future.org. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/international-living-future-institute-zero-carbon-conference-2020/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community,conference,Living Future Collaborative,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200730T084500 DTSTAMP:20200722T145135Z CREATED:20200715T204600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200722T145135Z UID:15258-1596096000-1596098700@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Future Collaborative Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join your LF Collaborative for a much-needed check-in. We want to: \n\nHear how everyone has been doing & what you have been doing\nShare what we have been up to\, what’s in the works\nUnderstand your current needs and what the Collaborative can do to support your efforts\n\nThis meeting will be led by DiAnn Tufts & Jim Newman\, Collaborative Co-Facilitators URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-future-collaborative-meeting/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR