BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.18//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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T125509 CREATED:20210729T144721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T145332Z UID:10001700-1628694000-1628699400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Pathways to Low Carbon Buildings in Somerville DESCRIPTION:Somerville’s overlay zoning requirements can be met with Passive House or Zero Carbon. Learn about how it works.\nThe City of Somerville has adopted new requirements for high performance buildings in a number of Zoning Overlay Districts in the City. Passive House certification  and ILFI’s Zero Carbon certification are two of the key pathways to meeting these requirements. \nThis discussion will start with a presentation by Oliver Seller-Garcia from the City of Somerville about how the requirements work and what they are attempting to achieve. Oliver will be followed by Aaron Gunderson from Passive House Mass and Jacob Bloom from Cambridge Seven to talk about Passive House and Zero Carbon certifications.  \nMost of the time in this discussion will be spent on open discussion and questions about how these pathways work\, what are the issues\, and what are the benefits. This discussion should be valuable for developers and designers\, as well as municipal regulators and stakeholders. \n  \nWorking Agenda: \n\nIntroduction to the Built Environment Plus and the Living Future Collaborative;\nOliver Sellers-Garcia will talk about the City of Somerville pathways to high performance in the Zoning Overlay District;\nAaron Gunderson will describe Passive House certification and how it fits into the Somerville requirements;\nJacob Bloom will describe ILFI’s Zero Carbon certification and how it fits into Somerville’s requirements;\nAn open discussion of the requirements and pathways facilitated by Living Future Collaborative Co-Facilitator Jim Newman.\n\n  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstand the zoning requirements for Somerville Zoning Overlay Districts\nExperience the value of pursuing the Passive House and Zero Carbon pathways to high performance buildings\nDevelop an approach for your organization to meet Somerville’s requirements\nRefine your thinking through discussion with other experts\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Sellers-Garcia\n Speaker \n Oliver is the Director of Sustainability and Environment at City of Somerville. After ten years of consulting in urban planning\, sustainability\, and finance\, Oliver now leads a multidisciplinary government agency responsible for addressing climate change in New England’s most densely populated city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Gunderson\n Speaker \n Aaron is the Executive Director of Passive House Massachusetts\, overseeing member engagement\, public outreach\, educational programing\, and organizational administration. He is a Certified Passive House Tradesperson and an accredited LEED professional. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacob Bloom\n Speaker \n Jacob Bloom is a Living Future Ambassador and Associate at CambridgeSeven\, a Cambridge-based interdisciplinary architecture and design firm. Working with owners\, developers\, and the community\, Jacob designs projects to be culturally\, ecologically\, and financially responsible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Newman\n Host / Facilitator \n Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions\, and also is a co-facilitator of the Living Future Collaborative New England here at Built Environment Plus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DiAnn Tufts\n Co-Facilitator \n DiAnn is an Associate and the Director of Sustainability at PCA\, and also a co-facilitator of the Living Future Collaborative New England here at Built Environment Plus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JOIN US\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSCHOLARSHIP FORM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Scholarships for our events and trainings are provided by our friends at the R.W. Kern Center. Apply for free admission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would free registration to "Pathways to Low Carbon Buildings in Somerville" do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2 + 2 = \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:20210519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T125509 CREATED:20210422T173720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T203311Z UID:10001403-1621425600-1621429200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BSA EDI Network: What does a JUST Label mean for a firm? DESCRIPTION:Join the Boston Society of Architects Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Network\, in conjunction with the International Living Future Institute’s New England Collaborative and Built Environment Plus\, for a lunchtime discussion of the JUST Transparency Label for organizations. The JUST Label is a voluntary disclosure of personnel and workplace policies and realities aimed at increasing justice\, equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and transparency in organizations. The discussion will highlight four local AEC firms of different sizes\, ranging from small (S) to extra-large (XL)\, who have received the JUST 2.0 Label. Topics will include the effects of transparency within the firm\, firm leaders’ roles\, and many other topics. The discussion’s goal is to introduce the JUST program to organizations that might be interested and open a dialog about what it takes to achieve a JUST label and what it means for the firms that have gone through the process. \nFirms represented in the discussion panel are DREAM Collaborative (S)\, PCA Design (M)\, Payette (L)\, and Buro Happold (XL) \nFree for BSA Members\, $10 General Admission. \n \n Register Here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/bsa-edi-network-what-does-a-just-label-mean-for-a-firm/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,Panel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T125509 CREATED:20200902T221407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T152732Z UID:10001390-1614240000-1614247200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Net Zero Water and the Water/Energy Nexus DESCRIPTION:Home\nThe R.W. Kern Center Session | Oct. 15th\nIn the City Session | Dec. 9th\nThe Water/Energy Nexus Session | Feb. 25th\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management\, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning\, design\, construction and operation. \nDeep Dive into Net Zero Water and the Water/Energy Nexus will explore how energy is involved with water by looking at the energy embodied in water infrastructure\, and the energy available from water and how these can be utilized to contribute to an overall energy budget. The implications of embodied and operational carbon in the built environment water cycle will be addressed. Case studies to be included in this third workshop will include thermal extraction of water from reuse water in Manhattan. Additional case studies may include geothermal and extraction of thermal energy from sewers are still underdevelopment and will be announced as the workshop is refined. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL PROMOTION\nEarly Bird Series PackageRegister for all three courses\,get one FREE! \nFind this deal in the registration window below \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the 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 Sheng ChuSenior Project Engineer  | Natural Systems Utilities\nSheng Chu is a Senior Project Engineer at Natural Systems Utilities \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Michael RedfearnSenior Vice President | Homeyer Consulting Services\, Inc. \nMichael is a Marine Engineer with 30 years of experience in the specialty chemical industry for treated water systems.  He has worked as an independent water consultant with Homeyer Consulting Services for 25 years and is responsible for Managing 12 Field Consultants in the New York through Mid-Atlantic Region. Mike has developed monitoring programs\, management\, and forensic services for client water systems to assist in determining the success of their water treatment programs.  Evaluate corrosion\, scale\, and microbiological damage to multimillion-dollar investments in treated water systems.  Work with clients and water treatment vendors to develop and implement solutions to unfavorable conditions\, then verify and validate their continued success.  He has also\, developed customize water safety plans for the minimization of legionellosis risk in managed domestic water systems\, process water systems\, decorative water features\, and cooling water systems. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Zach Gallagher\nExecutive Vice President | Natural Systems Utilities\nZach Gallagher is a licensed Professional Engineer\, a LEED Accredited and BPI Certified Professional holding BS and MS degrees from Rutgers University in Bio-Resource and Civil/Environmental Engineering. \nHe is currently the Executive Vice President for Water Reuse at Natural Systems Utilities (NSU) and serves on the Board of Directors as Vice Chair for the U.S. Green Building Council\, NJ Chapter. In 2007\, Mr. Gallagher partnered in Alliance Environmental\, an environmental engineering and sustainability consulting firm where he served as COO before its merger with NSU. Prior to this time he worked for Applied Water Management Group where he specialized in wastewater management planning and water reuse systems. \nMr. Gallagher’s current focus is on water reuse and complete integrated infrastructure approaches that combine water and energy with a concentration on handling the systems integration aspects and overall functionality.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Douglas\, P.E.Vice President\, Business Development | Natural Systems Utilities\nBruce Douglas has over 32 years of experience in integrated water management\, specializing in the planning\, design\, construction\, and operation of integrated and onsite wastewater management systems for direct and indirect reuse. He has worked internationally\, in the Middle East\, Indonesia\, and China. Domestically\, Mr. Douglas has worked in both the public and private sectors in New England\, New York\, New Jersey\, Illinois\, Wisconsin\, and California. At NSU\, Mr. Douglas has lead the New England design-build and operations groups and is currently responsible for business development. He recently played a key role in the establishment of a public-private partnership for a private onsite wastewater treatment facility which will treat wastewater\, for indirect reuse\, from both private and municipal sources. Mr. Douglas is a registered Professional Engineer and a licensed wastewater treatment plant operator\, with a B.S. Degree from the University of New Hampshire and an M.S. degree from the University of Vermont. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n\nWhat are net zero water and the water-energy nexus?\nHow much energy is embodied in water infrastructure?\nHow can thermal energy be recovered from reclaimed water in a building?\nHow can consideration of the water/energy nexus be included in project planning\, design\, construction and operation?\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This webinar is approved for the following continuing education credits:\n2 General LFA CE credits – living-future.org/lfa/2 AIA LU|HSW2 GBCI CE Hours for LEED AP BD+C \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 Important information: when ordering a package deal\, it may take a few days to receive admission information for the courses included in the package. We thank you for your patience. \nBecome a Built Environment Plus Member to save an additional 15% on your registration! Become a member through Joinit then follow the on-boarding instructions to learn how to use your discount. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\nAre you experiencing financial hardship and may have difficulty affording the course tuition? We have a limited number of scholarships available. Please fill out the scholarship application and we will get back to you as soon as possible about your eligibility. \n \n \n Apply Here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/deep-dive-into-net-zero-water-and-the-water-energy-nexus/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Building Tour,Collaborations,Courses,Panel,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T125509 CREATED:20200902T221326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T172906Z UID:10001388-1607500800-1607508000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Net Zero Water in the City DESCRIPTION:Home\nThe R.W. Kern Center Session | Oct. 15th\nIn the City Session | Dec. 9th\nThe Water/Energy Nexus Session | Feb. 25th\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management\, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning\, design\, construction and operation. \nDeep Dive into Net Zero Water in the City will focus on urban water reuse\, which has recently become practical in Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) sewer service communities\, due to a 2019 housekeeping rule revision. To introduce how urban water reuse works\, case studies from Battery Park City and other projects in New York City will be highlighted\, as urban onsite water reuse has been in place in Manhattan since 2002. Onsite water ruse is currently embraced by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection as a means of water efficiency and conservation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL PROMOTION\nEarly Bird Series PackageRegister for all three courses\, get one FREE! \nFind this deal in the registration window below \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the 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 Zach Gallagher\nExecutive Vice President | Natural Systems Utilities\nZach Gallagher is a licensed Professional Engineer\, a LEED Accredited and BPI Certified Professional holding BS and MS degrees from Rutgers University in Bio-Resource and Civil/Environmental Engineering. \nHe is currently the Executive Vice President for Water Reuse at Natural Systems Utilities (NSU) and serves on the Board of Directors as Vice Chair for the U.S. Green Building Council\, NJ Chapter. In 2007\, Mr. Gallagher partnered in Alliance Environmental\, an environmental engineering and sustainability consulting firm where he served as COO before its merger with NSU. Prior to this time he worked for Applied Water Management Group where he specialized in wastewater management planning and water reuse systems. \nMr. Gallagher’s current focus is on water reuse and complete integrated infrastructure approaches that combine water and energy with a concentration on handling the systems integration aspects and overall functionality.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Douglas\, P.E.\nVice President\, Business Development | Natural Systems Utilities\nBruce Douglas has over 32 years of experience in integrated water management\, specializing in the planning\, design\, construction\, and operation of integrated and onsite wastewater management systems for direct and indirect reuse. He has worked internationally\, in the Middle East\, Indonesia\, and China. Domestically\, Mr. Douglas has worked in both the public and private sectors in New England\, New York\, New Jersey\, Illinois\, Wisconsin\, and California. At NSU\, Mr. Douglas has lead the New England design-build and operations groups and is currently responsible for business development. He recently played a key role in the establishment of a public-private partnership for a private onsite wastewater treatment facility which will treat wastewater\, for indirect reuse\, from both private and municipal sources. Mr. Douglas is a registered Professional Engineer and a licensed wastewater treatment plant operator\, with a B.S. Degree from the University of New Hampshire and an M.S. degree from the University of Vermont.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Hannah DohertyPolicy Analyst | New York City Department of Environmental Protection\nHannah Doherty is a Policy Analyst at the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). She works with the Integrated Water Management group\, supporting the management of New York City’s water resources and identifying cost-effective approaches to balancing regulatory and long-term sustainability goals. Hannah is the project manager for the Water Conservation and Reuse Grant Pilot Program\, the Water Conservation Challenge to Universities\, and helps promote water reuse and conservation through research and data analysis. Prior to DEP\, Hannah worked internationally for four years as an operations analyst\, where she monitored and promoted water and energy conservation projects. Hannah holds a Master of Environmental Management degree from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from Mount Holyoke College. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathy Watkins\, P.E.Assistant Commissioner / City Engineer | City of Cambridge\nKathy is the Assistant Commissioner / City Engineer with the City of Cambridge Department of Public Works. She oversees the design and construction of city infrastructure including the City’s $175M Public Investment Plan\, as well as permitting private development in the City. She has been actively engaged with climate change preparedness and working to improve Cambridge’s resiliency through city projects\, regional collaboration\, and design standards for new development projects. Key to these climate change efforts has been the development of the City’s innovative floodviewer tool that provides projected flood information on a parcel level to help property owners understand the risks associated with climate change. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n\nWhat is net zero water and why would one reuse water in a city?\nHow water balance planning should be incorporated into a project at the planning steps?\nHow does urban onsite water reuse work\, and how can it benefit a project’s water balance?\nWhat are the opportunities for urban water reuse in New England in general and Massachusetts in particular?\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This webinar is approved for the following continuing education credits:\n2 General LFA CE credits – living-future.org/lfa/2 AIA LU|HSW2 GBCI CE Hours for LEED AP BD+C\, LEED AP Homes\, LEED AP ID+C\, LEED AP O+M\, and LEED Green Associate. \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 Important information: when ordering a package deal\, it may take a few days to receive admission information for the courses included in the package. We thank you for your patience. \nBecome a Built Environment Plus Member to save an additional 15% on your registration! Become a member through Joinit then follow the on-boarding instructions to learn how to use your discount. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\nAre you experiencing financial hardship and may have difficulty affording the course tuition? We have a limited number of scholarships available. Please fill out the scholarship application and we will get back to you as soon as possible about your eligibility. \n \n \n Apply Here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/deep-dive-into-net-zero-water-in-the-city/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Building Tour,Collaborations,Courses,Panel,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T100000 DTSTAMP:20260406T125510 CREATED:20200902T221106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210616T172149Z UID:10001386-1602748800-1602756000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Deep Dive into Net Zero Water at the R.W. Kern Center DESCRIPTION:Home\nThe R.W. Kern Center Session | Oct. 15th\nIn the City Session | Dec. 9th\nThe Water/Energy Nexus Session | Feb. 25th\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 New England Living Building Collaborative is presenting a series of webinars on how water management\, water efficiency and water and energy nexus concepts can be incorporated into project planning\, design\, construction and operation. \nDeep Dive into Net Zero Water at the R.W. Kern Center will focus on the R.W. Kern Center\, at Hampshire College in Hampshire MA as a case study. The R.W. Kern Center received Living Building Challenge (LBC) certification\, with a very robust means of addressing the LBC’s water petal needs\, without connection to the municipal sewer. The Center features a net-positive water system\, meaning that 100% of the building’s water is sourced\, processed\, and managed on site.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPECIAL PROMOTION\nRegister for all three courses\,get one FREE! \nFind this deal in the registration window below \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the 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 Sara DraperDirector of Educational Program and Outreach | R.W. Kern Center\, Hampshire College\nAs the R.W. Kern Center director and self-proclaimed “chief building ambassador” Sara works across campus and beyond to make the most of the educational and influential potential of the RWKC. Through building tours\, research partnerships\, courses\, community events\, and outreach to other LBC projects\, she showcases the RWKC as a powerhouse of educational innovation and a model for positive environmental change. Sara previously worked as a sustainability strategist at Bruner/Cott\, a Cambridge architectural firm\, and was part of the R.W. Kern Center project team. She’s an active member of the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association\, and with the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education and the Massachusetts Living Building Collaborative. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christopher Chamberland\, P.E.Principal Civil Engineer | Berkshire Design Group\nMr. Chamberland has nine years of experience in site development\, roadway\, and utility design for various public and private clients in New England and the New York City area. His past projects include public plazas\, subdivisions\, municipal roadways\, site design for institutional facilities\, airports and public transit facilities. His work on a wide variety of civil engineering projects in rural\, suburban and urban settings have provided the experience necessary to take on most any design challenge. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Christopher Nielson Architect | Bruner/Cott\nChristopher is passionate about design that respects our building heritage\, supports community\, and addresses the issues of climate change. As project architect for the Kern Center\, Christopher brought project goals and ideas to life\, working closely with the rest of the project team to ensure that the rigorous criteria of the Living Building Challenge were met. Christopher regularly speaks at national and regional conferences ranging in topics from net zero water and energy design\, and currently serves as a committee member on the Climate Action Protection Committee\, the Envision Cambridge Environmental Committee\, and recently completed a term on the National Council for Architectural Registration Board’s Strategic Focus committee. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bruce Douglas\, P.E.Vice President\, Business Development | Natural Systems Utilities\nBruce Douglas has over 32 years of experience in integrated water management\, specializing in the planning\, design\, construction\, and operation of integrated and onsite wastewater management systems for direct and indirect reuse. He has worked internationally\, in the Middle East\, Indonesia\, and China. Domestically\, Mr. Douglas has worked in both the public and private sectors in New England\, New York\, New Jersey\, Illinois\, Wisconsin\, and California. At NSU\, Mr. Douglas has lead the New England design-build and operations groups and is currently responsible for business development. He recently played a key role in the establishment of a public-private partnership for a private onsite wastewater treatment facility which will treat wastewater\, for indirect reuse\, from both private and municipal sources. Mr. Douglas is a registered Professional Engineer and a licensed wastewater treatment plant operator\, with a B.S. Degree from the University of New Hampshire and an M.S. degree from the University of Vermont. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n\nWhat is net zero water?\nWhat are the benefits of net zero water to the building owner and user(s)?\nHow can proactive planning and permitting achieve net zero outcomes in building design?\nHow net water is integrated in to site and building design?\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to Our Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n Natural Systems Utilities\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n NSU is a national leader in water reclamation and reuse innovation. We currently operate over 240 systems along with 160 innovative/alternative Title V facilities across the United States\, including the largest base of reuse and natural treatment systems. Our approach offers clients fully integrated and cost effective solutions that incorporate award-winning innovations in system design. NSU has built the unique capability to structure a full range of design\, build\, operations and ownership project solutions. Our reputation has been built on best in class execution capability\,  and on long term shared-value partnerships with the people and communities we serve. Learn more about Natural Systems Utilities here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n R.W. Kern Center\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 R.W. Kern Center is the 17th certified Living Building in the world\, an embodiment of Hampshire’s values in practice and ideas in action. It meets the stringent requirements of the world’s most advanced green building standard\, the Living Building Challenge: it generates its own electricity\, collects and treats its own water\, and is built with local\, non-toxic\, and low-carbon materials. The 17\,000-sq-ft building is a major piece of Hampshire’s broad sustainability initiatives to make campus operations carbon neutral. This multi-functional building also serves as a living laboratory where students and the public study its innovative systems and performance. Learn more about the R.W. Kern Center here. \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 Important information: when ordering a package deal\, it may take a few days to receive admission information for the courses included in the package. We thank you for your patience. \nBecome a Built Environment Plus Member to save an additional 15% on your registration! Become a member through Joinit then follow the on-boarding instructions to learn how to use your discount. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\nAre you experiencing financial hardship and may have difficulty affording the course tuition? We have a limited number of scholarships available. Please fill out the scholarship application and we will get back to you as soon as possible about your eligibility. \n \n \n Apply Here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/deep-dive-into-net-zero-water-at-the-r-w-kern-center/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Building Tour,Collaborations,Courses,Panel,webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201008T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T125510 CREATED:20200929T160914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200930T141754Z UID:10001626-1602149400-1602169200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2020 Zero Energy for Commercial Buildings Conference DESCRIPTION:In Eversource’s continued commitment to helping build the next generation of commercial zero energy buildings\, they’re excited to announce their 4th annual conference! Learn from the experts at NREL\, AKF\, The Stone House Group\, and Acton-Boxborough Regional School District about how commercial zero energy buildings have been designed and constructed. Energy Efficiency Consultants from Eversource will also speak about technical and financial support available through energy efficiency programs to support zero energy buildings. This event will be held virtually. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Agenda\n Keynote (9:30 AM – 10:20 AM) Introduction Nick Jones\, Eversource \nMoving from the Zero Pathway to the Zero Highway Paul Torcellini\, NREL Principal Engineer for Commercial Buildings Research Groupintroduced by Nick Jones\, Residential New Construction – Program Lead\, Eversource \nSession 1 – (10:30 AM – 11:20 AM)AFK Group – Zero Energy Case Study – Verification & Commissioning Brendan McGrath\, PE\, CCP\, LEED® AP; Shannon Kaplan\, PE\, LEED® AP- \nSession 2 (11:30AM – 12:00 PM) How Eversource can Support ZE Projects Jillian Corley\, Kimberly Cullinane\, and Mike Loughlin\, Eversource \nSession 3 – (1:00 PM – 01:50 PM) The Stone House Group – Zero Energy Case StudiesDarren Cassel\, The Stone House Group \nSession 4 – (02:00 PM – 02:50 PM) Triple Net Zero Energy Journey John David Head\, Director of School Operation\, Acton-Boxborough Regional School District \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n About Eversource\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eversource is New England’s largest energy delivery company\, with approximately 3.7 million electric and natural gas customers in Connecticut\, Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Eversource partners with like-minded companies and stakeholders to conduct their business in a responsible and sustainable way\, providing the best solutions for their customers and the communities they serve. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2020-zero-energy-for-commercial-buildings-conference/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,conference,Panel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200923 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200925 DTSTAMP:20260406T125510 CREATED:20200908T154009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200908T154014Z UID:10001625-1600819200-1600991999@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BuildingEnergy NYC 2020 DESCRIPTION:Now in its ninth year\, BuildingEnergy NYC is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design\, energy efficiency\, and renewable energy. Last year’s event brought more than 400 professionals from across the industry together to learn from and network with one another. Every year\, sessions are chosen by a committee of NESEA Members and highlight best practices and lessons learned. \nThe 2020 event will take place as virtual conference and trade show on Wednesday & Thursday\, September 23 & 24. Through one virtual platform you can connect with colleagues\, view live demos and interactive breakouts from our sponsors and partners\, livestream 19 accredited sessions\, engage in discussion with speakers\, and access recorded content for a full year after the event. You can earn AIA\, BPI\, LEED GBCI\, PE\, RESNET\, and PHIUS CPHC CEUs. \nThe conference theme of BuildingEnergy NYC 2020 is Carbon. Given the urgency with which we must dramatically reduce carbon emissions\, we are expanding the scope of BuildingEnergy NYC beyond operational performance to include the carbon impact of buildings throughout their entire life cycle. We’ve come a long way in figuring out how to make buildings operate at peak efficiency; let’s now examine how these high-performing projects can operate effectively on a rapidly decarbonizing grid. \n \n Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) helps high-performance building and renewable energy professionals improve their practices by learning from and networking with each other. Founded in 1975\, it is a member-driven 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the adoption of sustainable energy practices in the built environment. Learn more at nesea.org. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/buildingenergy-nyc-2020/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community,conference,Courses,Panel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200818T093000 DTSTAMP:20260406T125510 CREATED:20200723T193933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200814T181222Z UID:10001374-1597737600-1597743000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:How Sustainable Are COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for Buildings? DESCRIPTION:A conclusion to our conversation series New Perspectives on Health & Well-being features a discussion between Dr. Joseph G. Allen (Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health) and the series’ building industry experts.  \nOver eight weeks of early Tuesday morning conversations\, industry experts presented an overview of a specific COVID-19 mitigation topic\, through a sustainability lens. The conversations with attendees that followed addressed issues like what building owners are asking for\, which solutions are proving most effective\, and how these strategies measure up against various sustainability imperatives. In addition to the priority of human health through reduced viral transmission\, we discussed the long-term impacts on health (like ozone and UV exposure)\, the environment (like GHG emissions from increased energy use)\, and the economy (capital as well as operational cost).  \nOptimally\, building industry professionals in practice look holistically at all aspects of impact when making decisions. So to close the conversation series\, we are bringing back all of our industry expert presenters for a final 90-minute discussion. Dr. Allen will begin with an introductory 15-minute presentation to set the stage for over an hour of discussion with the previous presenters and the building engineering and design community at large. Please join us as we debate the merits of various COVID-19 mitigation strategies\, their sustainability impacts\, and suggestions for moving forward addressing health and sustainability in the built environment. \nThis Panel Will Feature… \nAir Filtration: John Swift\, Principal\, Buro Happold Engineering \nFresh Air: Patrick Murphy\, Director of Sustainable Design\, Vanderweil Engineers \nHumidity Control: Nora McCawley\, Mechanical Engineer\, Buro Happold Engineering \nPressurization: Paul Tsang\, Director of Engineering\, Jacobs \nUV Light: Eric Edman\, Senior Associate\, BR+A Consulting Engineers \nAir Monitoring: Kathleen Hetrick\, Sr. Sustainability Engineer\, Buro Happold Engineering \nAntimicrobials: Monica Nakielski\, Dir.\, Sustainability and Enviro. Health\, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts \nCleaning Practices:  Tim Conway\, Vice President Sustainability\, Shaw Industries \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to the DLR Group for sponsoring this event. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n * If there is a financial hardship and you are interested in attending\, please reach out to us at communications@builtenvironmentplus.org * \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Comments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n MenuHome\nHow Sustainable Are COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for Buildings?\nAntimicrobials\nAir Filtration\nAir Monitoring\nCleaning Practices\nFresh Air\nHumidity Control\nPressurization\nUV Light\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Have Questions or Conversation Topics? Reach out below:\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 Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 12 + 1 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/how-sustainable-are-covid-19-mitigation-strategies-for-buildings/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community,Conversation Series,Panel,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200722T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T125511 CREATED:20200714T191616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200716T154637Z UID:10001619-1595437200-1595442600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Careers in Sustainability: Navigating Career Moves Amid Uncertainty DESCRIPTION:1.5 LU AIA credits available pending approval \n\nJoin the BSA EPNet and the BE+ EPMA for a virtual panel discussion to help you navigate your career moves. Whether you are a new graduate looking for your first position or looking to make a switch within the green building industry\, things may seem uncertain. We will have a multi-disciplinary panel to answer questions about what to expect and how to prepare. \nPanelists include: \nMIT Career Advising and Professional Development \nRandstad Staffing \nCadmus Group \nMeridia Recruitment Solutions \n \n \n \n \n \n This event is brought to you by the BE+ Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) in partnership with the BSA Emerging Professionals Network (EPNet). \nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields providing professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming\, and community events. \nThe Boston Society of Architects Emerging Professionals Network (EPNet) is an active social and professional network. Geared specifically toward recent graduates\, Architectural Experience Program™ (AXP™) participants\, young architects\, designers\, and other design/build professionals\, EPNet hosts tours\, presentations\, firm visits\, and other programs. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/careers-in-sustainability-navigating-career-moves-amid-uncertainty/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,EPMA,Panel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200708T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T125511 CREATED:20200623T162111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200625T140056Z UID:10001613-1594209600-1594213200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Pushing the Envelope: How the New MA Energy Code Will Affect Façade Design DESCRIPTION:Owners\, architects\, and engineers are all talking about it: What do we need to know about the new energy code? And can glass buildings still be designed? The 2018 Edition of the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) will go into effect in January 2021 and there will be notable changes. One of the most significant changes is requiring a minimum level of building envelope performance via the U*A calculation taking into account window wall ratio and overall heat transfer coefficient (U-value). \nThis session will start with the basics of the new code\, introduce\, and explain the new U*A calculation and why it has been included\, as well as provide case study façade scenarios that illustrate how the new code will drive better building envelope performance and affect how we think about envelope design. \nOur three-person panel has the bases covered: Rebecca Hatchadorian\, Architect and Sustainability Consultant from Arup\, will demystify the process of calculating heat transfer in the new code. Jessica Santonastaso\, Associate with Gensler\, will offer insights on how this new code might inform design decisions and systems thinking. Carl Nelson\, Code Consultant with Code Red\, will discuss timing and other code implications. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/pushing-the-envelope-how-the-new-ma-energy-code-will-affect-facade-design/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Panel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T103000 DTSTAMP:20260406T125511 CREATED:20200410T174220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200430T153223Z UID:10001602-1588323600-1588329000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Against the Grain: Designing and Building with Cross Laminated Timber DESCRIPTION:Participants will gain an understanding of the general properties\, design\, engineering\, project financing considerations\, and carbon impacts of Cross Laminated Timber construction.  \n\nArchitects\, engineers\, state\, and local climate leaders face substantial challenges with regard to meeting increasingly aggressive climate goals in the built environment. Interest in Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) is beginning to expand in the United States\, due to a combination of technology improvements\, emerging acceptance among building code officials\, local economic development potential\, carbon sequestration\, construction waste reduction and other benefits. An expert panel will explore the potential to harvest native northeast tree species for CLT production\, and examine design\, engineering and CLT project finance considerations. The panel will conclude with a Q&A segment\, and a brief joint exercise to help identify CLT market development priorities. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Panelists\n \n \n \n \n \n Galen Nelson\, Chief Program Officer at MassCEC\, will moderate the panel. \nDr. Peggi Clouston is a Professor of timber engineering and wood mechanics at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Her current research involves engineering cross laminated timber panels from northeastern species. A registered professional engineer since 1992\, she also serves as Associate Editor of the ASCE Journal of Materials in Civil Engineering. \nColin Booth is the Strategic Director of Placetailor\, a Boston-based design-build-develop cooperative focused exclusively on Passive House and Zero Emissions workforce housing.  With 20 years in design\, Colin’s expertise is in the integrated design process and integrated delivery models necessary for the rapid adoption of more sustainable technologies.  \nJennifer Hardy AIA is a Senior Associate at Payette and a 2020 AIA Young Architect Award recipient.  Jennifer is currently leading a team designing a hybrid mass timber structure and exploring different ways to integrate carbon reduction into a project while enhancing design goals. \nPatrick McCafferty\, PE is the Structural Engineering Leader and a Project Director of Arup in Boston. Patrick specializes in the design of architecturally expressed structural engineering solutions across a wide spectrum of building typologies. He and his teams regularly employ mass timber design solutions on their many projects\, including for the design of the MADOT Aeronautics Division’s Regional Airport facilities recently deployed throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/against-the-grain-designing-and-building-with-cross-laminated-timber/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,Panel,Roundtable END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR