BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081848 CREATED:20260331T194921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T195202Z UID:10002271-1780563600-1780567200@builtenvironmentplus.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LFRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081848 CREATED:20260511T143805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T143805Z UID:10002283-1781607600-1781611200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:AEC Social Justice Transparency: An Introduction to the Just 3.0 Label DESCRIPTION:Join a growing community of practitioners committed to driving meaningful change across their organizations and the broader industry. This course brings together leaders and changemakers who are actively shaping the conversation—and the action—around the systemic issues of justice\, equity\, diversity\, and inclusion. \nWhether you lead HR\, sustainability\, social impact\, or related initiatives\, you’ll gain a clear\, practical framework for advancing equity in policies and practices\, measuring and tracking performance\, and cultivating a workplace culture rooted in fairness\, transparency\, and inclusion. By the end of the course\, you’ll be equipped to apply what you’ve learned immediately—and ready to join a global community of professionals and organizations using ILFI’s Just 3.0 to work toward a more transparent\, inclusive\, and equitable future. \nCheck out our JUST Celebration for an evening to recognize organizations leading the way in transparency\, equity\, diversity\, and justice\, and to connect with a community committed to meaningful change. \nAgendaThe Why | The ValueHear from Just Organizations on its impact and the basis behind Just 3.0 from Living FutureThe What | The FrameworkUnderstand the Just Label structure & indicator intent; walking through a couple of examplesThe How | The Process How to engage & influence change in your organization \n This is a live\, online webinar led by DiAnn Tufts from PCA\, Kena David from Consigli Construction\, Griso Barrios from Living Future. \n \n \n \n \n \n \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\, Director of Sustainability at Consigli Construction Co. Inc. is the Director of Sustainability at Consigli Construction Co.\, Inc.\, a premier construction management firm with a strong presence in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. 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 commitment 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 Learning Objectives\n 1. Understand what the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) Just 3.0 label is and how it supports equity\, transparency\, and accountability2. Learn how Just Category and Indicator contributes to organizational equity3. Analyze real-world examples of certified Just organizations across industries in our region4. Gain steps to get started and an understanding of the Just 3.0 application process \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/aec-social-justice-transparency-introduction-to-just-label-6-16/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/AEC-Social-Justice-Transparency-An-Introduction-to-the-Just-3.0-Label.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T081849 CREATED:20260511T143743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T143743Z UID:10002284-1784737800-1784746800@builtenvironmentplus.org 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\, Director of Sustainability at Consigli Construction Co. Inc. is the Director of Sustainability at Consigli Construction Co.\, Inc.\, a premier construction management firm with a strong presence in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. 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 commitment 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 Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/just-celebrate-recognizing-aec-social-equity-7-22/ LOCATION:Location TBD CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Just-Celebrate-Recognizing-AEC-Social-Equity0A-1.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR