BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.18//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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062302 CREATED:20250811T184909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T200729Z UID:10002201-1759330800-1759334400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nTopic: Implementing the Mass Save 3 Year Plan \nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance-10-1/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DEBA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062303 CREATED:20250814T185932Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T135257Z UID:10002196-1758216600-1758225600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health & Wellness and Emerging Professionals Building Tour - Foundation Medicine DESCRIPTION:Better Together: Inside Foundation Medicine’s Vertical Campus in the Seaport\n Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Location: 400 Summer Street\, Boston\, MA 02210 | Happy Hour: Trillium-Fort Point from 6:30pm – 8:00pm \nJoin us for a tour of Foundation Medicine’s 16-story headquarters in Boston’s Seaport—a vertical campus that brings together scientists and administrative teams in one connected workplace. \nThe 600\,000-square-foot building was designed to foster community and well-being\, with interconnecting stairs that encourage movement\, abundant daylight\, an outdoor terrace\, and spaces for gathering and collaboration. Employees also enjoy a café\, winter garden\, fitness center\, and an employee art gallery. \nSustainability is central to the project\, which achieved LEED-CI v4 Platinum certification and is pursuing Fitwel certification. Strategies include triple-glazed windows for energy efficiency and comfort\, resource-conserving systems\, and 100% of the building’s operational electricity generated from certified renewable resources. \nThis tour\, eligible for 1 AIA HSW credit\, offers a first-hand look at how thoughtful\, sustainable design can shape a dynamic workplace that supports both people and purpose. Once the tour concludes\, we will gather for some drinks\, networking\, and fun! Location is Trillium-Fort Point in Seaport. \nTransportation:There is a parking garage at 2 West Service RoadPublic transit – the project is close to the Silver line and Red line. \nThe project team included: Gensler\, BALA\, Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting\, Acentech\, Suffolk\, and The Green Engineer. \nTo learn more information about the project\, go here:https://www.gensler.com/projects/foundation-medicine-headquarters \nBuilding Tour Co-hosted by Health & Wellness and Emerging Professionals Communities. \nBackground Image: Morris Adjmi Architects \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-building-tour-foundation-medicine/ LOCATION:Foundation Medicine\, Inc.\, 400 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210 CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Health-Wellness-Emerging-Professionals-Building-Tour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062303 CREATED:20250710T172911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250812T195421Z UID:10002189-1755192600-1755198000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: HDR (99 High St #2300\, Boston\, MA 02110) \nTopic: Highlighting HDR’s Transportation Architecture Expertise \nThis roundtable will showcase HDR’s transportation architecture\, exploring innovative design strategies\, project highlights\, and more. Join us to discuss how HDR is shaping the future of mobility through architecture. \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable to network with other emerging professionals\, learn about upcoming Built Environment Plus events\, and expand your knowledge across the building industry. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-8-14/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EPRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T100000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062303 CREATED:20250605T151702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T151918Z UID:10002181-1754557200-1754560800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-future-roundtable-8-7/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LFRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062303 CREATED:20250403T180110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T164213Z UID:10002158-1754492400-1754496000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nWe have the opportunity to dive into 2025 by influencing the creation and distribution of resources that will assist MA in decarbonizing its existing building stock. \nA BE+ commitment for the next few years is to broadly share decarbonization information for existing buildings with professionals and novice owners alike. BE+ is first looking to experts\, like the DEBA Community\, to help begin to flesh it out. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance-8-6/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DEBA_-2025_Lavender.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250711T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062303 CREATED:20250129T201455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T000644Z UID:10002142-1752235200-1752238800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nJuly topic: Enhancing Quality of Life – LEED v5 and the Evolving Standards of IEQ \nJoin us for an exciting roundtable discussion where we will explore some of the LEED v5 Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) credits. One of LEED v5’s three global impact areas is Quality of Life\, which is a central focus for the IEQ credit category. LEED v5 highlights and recognizes efforts that are taken to explore how health\, resilience\, equity\, and inclusion are all interconnected. For this Roundtable we will focus on the following credits: Accessibility and Inclusion\, Resilient Spaces\, and Occupant Experience – Biophilia. This discussion will be an introduction to the v5 credits. No previous knowledge of v5 is required. We look forward to seeing you there! \nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-wellness-roundtable-7-11/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250710T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062303 CREATED:20250613T132723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250626T184815Z UID:10002183-1752168600-1752174000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: WSP (100 Summer Street\, Floor 13 Boston\, MA 02110) \nDuring next week’s session\, we’ll be taking a deep dive WELL Certification. Come learn how the International WELL Building Institute is redefining our relationship with health and wellness in the built environment. \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable to network with other emerging professionals\, learn about upcoming Built Environment Plus events\, and expand your knowledge across the building industry. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-7-10/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EPRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250708T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062303 CREATED:20250129T152448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T221425Z UID:10002138-1751976000-1751979600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nJuly topic: LEEDv5: What’s New for Carbon & Energy? \nJoin us for our next Built Environment Plus Carbon & Energy Roundtable on Tuesday July 8th at 12pm to explore how LEED v5 is raising the bar on energy performance and carbon accountability. Our discussion will include new prerequisites like the Carbon Assessment\, Climate Resilience Assessment\, Human Impact Assessment\, and Tenant Guidelines (C&S only). We’ll also review the now-mandatory Whole Building Life-Cycle Assessment (WBLCA)\, the enhanced energy modeling requirements\, and how these changes may impact municipal LEED certification requirements. Designed for practitioners navigating the evolving certification landscape\, this roundtable will provide a space to unpack what these updates mean in practice. Bring your questions and insights as we prepare for the shift to a more decarbonization-focused LEED. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-7-8/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062303 CREATED:20250513T193029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T184600Z UID:10002173-1749749400-1749754800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: Trillium Garden on The Greenway (Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway – Atlantic Avenue &\, High St\, Boston\, MA 02110) \nJoin the Emerging Professionals Community at Trillium Garden on The Greenway to network with other emerging professionals in the area\, meet Community members\, and learn more about this driven Community. We will kick off the event at 5:30\, but feel free to join us whenever you can—whether it’s at or after this time—and stay for as long as you’re able. Please share with your networks and bring friends! \nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community \nWe hope to see you there! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-6-12/ LOCATION:Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway\, Atlantic Ave & High St\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/EP-Trillium-Social-Graphic-min.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250612T100000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062303 CREATED:20250129T203221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T170852Z UID:10002144-1749718800-1749722400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nJune Topic: Supportive Housing \nHow does housing development provide more than just shareholder profit? Join the BE+ Living Future Community as we explore various models of housing development that go beyond generating private wealth to creating lasting community value. \nSupportive housing\, co-housing\, and land trusts all lean on community engagement and empowerment to foster more equitable real estate development. By designing these projects with\, rather than for\, the community\, the outcome is more likely to reflect their actual needs and concerns. Furthermore\, the returns on such investments can take the form of stable housing\, social capital\, or financial wealth that remains within the community itself. \nWe’ll hear from various perspectives that illustrate the key differences between supportive housing and land trusts to offer bespoke solutions that expand the definition of a project’s success. \nSubject Matter Experts: \nKyle Barker founded Primary Projects\, an architecture firm committed to more communal\, affordable\, and sustainable housing. He’s a member of the Design Advisory Council for the Cohousing Association of the United States\, teaches at RISD\, and has taught several housing studios at Northeastern University. As the Rotch Traveling Scholarship recipient\, he traveled across Europe\, Australia\, and Japan to study collective housing models. Over the past few years\, he’s designed nearly a dozen projects with Croft\, a Maine-based prefabricated panel manufacturer\, furthering the use of straw as a building material. He’s an active Boston Society for Architecture member and the Small Practices Network Knowledge Community Co-Chair. He holds an MArch from MIT\, a BSID from the Univ of Cincinnati\, and is licensed in Massachusetts\, New York\, Maine\, and Michigan. \n \nKatrina Van Valkenburgh has more than 30 years of experience in social services and housing development. As the Central Region Managing Director at CSH\, Ms. Van Valkenburgh provides leadership and coordination for the agency’s work throughout the center of the country\, directly supervising CSH staff and their teams deployed in five offices\, Illinois\, Indiana\, Michigan\, and Upper Midwest. She helps develop and implement strategies to maximize impact on high need communities in the Central Region\, while also assisting with development of CSH’s national priorities\, strategy and management\, loan and program monitoring\, and continuous quality improvement. She has a BA in Sociology fr om Kalamazoo College and completed the Urban Developers Program at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Ms. Van Valkenburgh currently serves as Secretary of the Deborah’s Place II and Deborah’s Place III Board of Directors. She received the Gem of the Community Award from Archi-treasures in 2009 and the Legacy Award from the Chicago Rehab Network in 2014 in recognition of exceptional commitment and contribution to building strong communities. \n \nPhilip Crean is a Project Manager at the Planning Office for Urban Affairs. He has over six years of experience in affordable housing development and has worked to create over 800 affordable units\, including 240 supportive housing units. He holds a B.A. in Urban Studies from Brown and a Master of City and Regional Planning from Rutgers. Phil is also a United States Marine Corps veteran. \n  \n \n \n \nMike Newman has more than 30 years of experience in architecture and design in Chicago. His work has focused on issues of public interest design\, sustainability\, affordability in housing\, and social justice projects. As a co-founder of SHED Studio\, Mike has worked on affordable housing\, supportive housing\, community planning design charrettes\, small scale non-profits\, urban farms\, and even some market rate developments. Mike has been Adjunct Professor of Architecture for over 25 years at various universities teaching everything from design studios to technical systems classes and professional practice seminars\, including at SAIC\, IIT\, UIC\, and Andrews University\, and has also been involved with Archeworks\, an innovative design school that develops solutions for projects focusing on social issues. Mike has also been deeply involved with working with young architects trying to get licensed through in person classes with the AIA and as the content provider and presenter for the Black Spectacles online video courses. Mike is also a co-founder of Territory\, a place-based program for young people building the(ir) future through urban design. Overall\, he has been working for many decades at finding innovative ways to impact communities through design. \nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-future-roundtable-6-12/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LFRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062303 CREATED:20250129T154646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T192208Z UID:10002140-1749049200-1749052800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nJune 4th\, 2025 – M&V and Retrocommissioning: A Discussion\nMaintaining your building’s control systems over time is essential for achieving carbon and energy savings goals. But in reality\, it’s likely your buildings are not performing to the standards they were designed to meet. Please join us June 4 from 3:00-4:00 PM for a conversation around monitoring & verification and retro-commissioning. Come share your experience\, questions and ideas around figuring out what’s working in your building\, what’s not\, and developing a plan to have it perform better. Register here! \nWe have the opportunity to dive into 2025 by influencing the creation and distribution of resources that will assist MA in decarbonizing its existing building stock. \nA BE+ commitment for the next few years is to broadly share decarbonization information for existing buildings with professionals and novice owners alike. BE+ is first looking to experts\, like the DEBA Community\, to help begin to flesh it out. \nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance-6-4/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/DEBA_-2025_Lavender.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062303 CREATED:20250129T204251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T142137Z UID:10002145-1748433600-1748437200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nTime: 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Location: China Pearl (9 Tyler Street\, Boston\, MA 02111) \nAt this roundtable\, join our Women in Green: Community Lunch! Come meet other women in the Massachusetts sustainable design community and enjoy a variety of dim sum dishes. Food and drinks are included in the ticket price. \nReach out to womeningreen@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 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/women-in-green-roundtable-5-28/ LOCATION:China Pearl Restaurant\, 9 Tyler St\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/WIG-Community-Lunch-Dim-Sum.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062303 CREATED:20250506T204823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250506T205846Z UID:10002168-1747137600-1747141200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nSpecial Carbon & Energy Roundtable: Article 37 / NZC Zoning Modernization and Implementation \nPlease join John Dalzell and others for a discussion with the City of Boston Planning Department about the implementation of the Zoning Article 37 Net Zero Carbon (NZC) updates and process modernization. On Tuesday\, May 13th at 12n\, the City will be seeking feedback on DRAFT project submission and review guidance for NZC buildings and Embodied Carbon Reporting including updates to add the review of Small Projects (20k SF to 50k SF) and modernize the submission and review process of Large Projects (>50k SF). The Article 37 NZC Zoning will become effective on July 1\, 2025. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-5-13/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062303 CREATED:20250129T201159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T200519Z UID:10002141-1746792000-1746795600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nMay topic: What makes a thriving community? \nIn this roundtable our subject matter experts will discuss shaping the built environment with equity as a guiding principle. In addition\, we will explore avenues for developing a strong equitable workforce within our communities. Please bring your stories and case studies. We’d love to hear your thoughts on what makes a thriving community! \nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-wellness-roundtable-5-9/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062304 CREATED:20250403T180306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T181814Z UID:10002159-1746725400-1746730800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: HMFH Architects (130 Bishop Allen Dr\, Cambridge\, MA 02139)  \nAt this roundtable\, HMFH Architects will share their firm’s sustainability commitments\, and explain how these commitments are reflected in their public K-12 work. Attendees will learn about specific project design attributes\, including a discussion on Green Roof installations.  \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable to network with other emerging professionals\, learn about upcoming Built Environment Plus events\, and expand your knowledge across the building industry. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-5-8/ LOCATION:HMFH Architects\, 130 Bishop Allen Dr\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139 CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EPRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062304 CREATED:20250129T151859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T153826Z UID:10002137-1746532800-1746536400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nTopic: The Electric Backslide: An Open Discussion about Key DriversAs the industry pushes toward electrification\, are some commercial new buildings reverting to hybrid MEP systems? If so\, what’s driving this shift? This roundtable will explore the complex mix of factors\, including supply chain challenges\, first-cost pressures\, and growing uncertainty in the market and political landscape. We’ll also discuss how teams are staying committed to all-electric goals\, share strategies for pushing back\, and build community around navigating these shared challenges. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-5-6/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062304 CREATED:20250313T154958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T173534Z UID:10002153-1744306200-1744311600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: Suffolk Construction (100 Magazine St\, Roxbury\, MA 02119) \nAt this roundtable\, Suffolk Construction will explore the powerful synergy between Suffolk Construction and Suffolk Technologies\, where innovation meets industry leadership. Discover how this partnership is shaping the future of construction through cutting-edge technology and strategic investment. \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable. We will discuss upcoming Emerging Professionals events\, and network over pizza and drinks. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-4-10/ LOCATION:Suffolk Construction\, 100 Magazine St\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02119\, United States CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EPRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T193000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062304 CREATED:20250213T202249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T191657Z UID:10002149-1743701400-1743708600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:A Just Celebration 2025: Postponed DESCRIPTION:We are postponing our April 3rd Just 3.0 Workshop and Celebration Event in order to reimagine this important workshop and celebration. \nPlease do join us instead for an informal social gathering of the Living Future Community at Portico Brewing\, 5:30 PM\, April 3rd\, 101 South St\, Somerville\, MA 02143. No tickets. Pay your own way for food and drinks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The BE+ Living Future Community is excited to invite you to the 2025 Just Celebration to salute the organizations in our community who have demonstrated their commitment to transparency\, equity\, diversity and justice in their workplace and in their projects. \nWhat is Just?The Just program is a voluntary disclosure tool for organizations by the International Living Future Institute. Just is not a certification program\, it is a transparency platform for organizations to disclose their operations\, including how they treat their employees and where they make financial and community investments. Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Hosts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DiAnn Tufts\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n DiAnn is a Senior Associate and the Director of Sustainability at PCA and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Newman\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacob Bloom\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Jacob is an Architect at CambridgeSeven and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Donohue\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Robert is a Sustainability Innovation Lead at enviENERGY Studio LLC and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Living Future New England promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. \n \n Join the Conversation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Location\nHumanscale Showroom34 Farnsworth St 5th floor\, Boston\, MA 02210 \nWe will be walking over together from the half-day workshop at Consigli to the Celebration at the Humanscale showroom. \nHumanscale’s new Boston office suite and showroom is located in the Seaport District. To align with Humanscale’s corporate mission to provide environmentally-friendly product offerings\, the space incorporates sustainable design strategies throughout the project\, such as low-flow plumbing fixtures\, daylighting\, and energy efficient lighting fixtures. \nWe are excited to be hosted by a Just and Living Product Challenge certified organization! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop tickets include entry to the Celebration. Register here for the Workshop \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Apply for free admission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would free registration to "A Just Celebration" do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/a-just-celebration-2025/ LOCATION:Humanscale Showroom\, 34 Farnsworth\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Just25_Retooling.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250403T170000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062304 CREATED:20250213T213752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T192326Z UID:10002150-1743685200-1743699600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Equity in Practice Workshop: Postponed DESCRIPTION:Dig into Living Future’s Just 3.0 Label as a Framework for a Socially Just Workplace\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We are postponing our April 3rd Just 3.0 Workshop in order to reimagine this important workshop and celebration. \nPlease do join us instead for an informal social gathering of the Living Future Community at Portico Brewing\, 5:30 PM\, April 3rd\, 101 South St\, Somerville\, MA 02143. No tickets. Pay your own way for food and drinks\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thinking of bringing the Just label to your organization and not sure where to start?  Do you have an existing label and want to learn more about 3.0? Are you looking to learn more about specific indicators?  \nWe invite you to join us for a half-day workshop to explore organizational justice and the value of Living Future’s JUST process. Lead your company and industry to address the challenges at all scales for broader adoption and an accelerated rate of change. This is an exciting opportunity to connect and learn from those raising the bar of social justice at an in-person gathering. \nIn this hands-on opportunity\, dive into the topics and categories of organizational transparency for the company where you work\, at any level. The new JUST 3.0 Transparency label is a step up in the quest for equity and inclusion in the AEC industry. The workshop is organized around a series of small group working sessions with a facilitator on each of the key transparency categories. The workshop aims to work as a community\, helping all attendees use the JUST 3.0 framework to assess and take action in their organizations. \nTickets include access to our JUST Celebration event following the workshop. \nWhat is Just?The Just program is a voluntary disclosure tool for organizations by the International Living Future Institute. Just is not a certification program\, it is a transparency platform for organizations to disclose their operations\, including how they treat their employees and where they make financial and community investments. Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitators\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DiAnn Tufts\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n DiAnn is a Senior Associate and the Director of Sustainability at PCA and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Newman\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacob Bloom\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Jacob is an Architect at CambridgeSeven and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Donohue\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Robert is a Sustainability Innovation Lead at enviENERGY Studio LLC\, and is a co-facilitator of the BE+ Living Future Community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Living Future New England promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. \n \n Join the Conversation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Location\nConsigli Construction Company313 Congress St\, Boston\, MA 02210 \nConsigli Construction Company’s Boston office is located in the Seaport District. They work to preserve its past and guide the transition to its forward-thinking future while contributing to the welfare of society and minimizing the impact on the environment. \nFollowing the workshop\, we will be walking over together from Consigli to the Celebration at the Humanscale showroom. Workshop tickets include access to the Celebration. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop tickets include entry to the Celebration following the workshop. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Apply for free admission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would free registration to the "Equity in Practice: Just 3.0 Workshop" do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/just-label-equity-in-practice/ LOCATION:Consigli Construction Company\, 313 Congress St\, Boston\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Just25-Workshop_Retooling.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062304 CREATED:20241209T201817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T172308Z UID:10002130-1743606000-1743609600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nApril 2nd\, 2025 – Electric Capacity Evaluation: Challenges and Solutions\nWhen undertaking building electrification\, it’s essential to understand the electrical grid infrastructure and what\, if any\, changes might be needed to support a transition to heat pumps. Join us on April 2nd from 3:00-4:00PM as we discuss electrical capacity – how to assess what you have\, hear about challenges that come up and share creative solutions. Register below! \nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance-4-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DEBAlliance.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062304 CREATED:20241114T182403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T211117Z UID:10002114-1741953600-1741957200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nMarch topic: Integrating WELL and Fitwel into your projects \nKey takeaways from Fitwel and WELL. Come to this Roundtable session with your best practices for integrating health and wellness measures into your projects.  We will bring in experts in both the WELL and Fitwel rating systems to provide their recommendations on strategies that can improve your project.  \nSubject Matter Experts:Amelia Negrete | Sustainability Consultant | enviENERGY Studio LLCTalia Fishman | Associate Sustainability Consultant | WSPKelley Tapia | Sustainability Consultant | Soden SustainabilityKrista Easterly | Senior Associate\, Interior Designer | SasakiAlison Nash | Senior Associate\, Sustainability Coordinator | Sasaki \nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-wellness-roundtable-3-14/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062304 CREATED:20241216T212111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T210641Z UID:10002134-1741887000-1741892400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: ICON Architecture (141 Tremont St\, 7th Floor\, Boston\, MA 02111) \nTopic: Passive House Feasibility Studies \nAt this Roundtable\, ICON Architecture will walk through the process of a recent Passive House feasibility study from data gathering to the final charrette presented to their client and Mass Save representative. Attendees will learn about Passive House Feasibility Studies and the benefits of using WUFI Passive early in the design process. Join us to understand how these studies help us better understand what is needed in a project to achieve Passive House criteria which\, when baked into the design early\, can lead to a much smoother path towards Passive House certification. \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable. We will discuss upcoming Emerging Professionals events\, and network over pizza and drinks. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-3-13/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EPRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062304 CREATED:20241114T184431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T153918Z UID:10002116-1741089600-1741093200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nTopic: Renewable Energy: Completing the Net Zero EquationA low energy use building is just one side of the net zero equation. Generating renewable energy completes the equation. This roundtable will feature two recently adopted legislative and regulatory policies in Massachusetts. In December 2024\, An Act Promoting A Clean Energy Grid was signed into law and has multiple provisions related to siting and developing clean energy projects. In January\, Boston adopted Net Zero Carbon Zoning\, which requires certain new construction and addition projects to achieve net zero with multiple options for the renewables component. Please\, join this roundtable to learn about and discuss these two policies as well as renewable siting and procurement options in Massachusetts. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-3-4/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062304 CREATED:20241114T185844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T204819Z UID:10002117-1740571200-1740574800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nReach out to womeningreen@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 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/women-in-green-roundtable-2-26/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/WIGRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062304 CREATED:20241114T192238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T175814Z UID:10002121-1739467800-1739473200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: SMMA\, 1000 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138 \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable. We will discuss upcoming Emerging Professionals events\, and network over pizza and drinks. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-2-13/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EPRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T100000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062304 CREATED:20241114T190531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T143031Z UID:10002118-1738832400-1738836000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable DESCRIPTION:February 6th\, 2025 – The Principles That Just Embodies: Beyond Policies\, Putting The Philosophies And Best Practices Into Action\n\nAs we consider sustainable challenges faced in the built environment on a systems level\, we continue the dialogue considering the social systems in which decisions are made. This roundtable will examine equity in firm operations\, hiring and working with partners to start the conversation about how we use the principles underpinning the JUST label in our work every day. Register for the conversation below. \nSubject Matter Experts: \nKerry Bowie | Executive Director | Browning the Green Space\, Inc.Malaika Ventures General Partner and Browning the Green Space (BGS) Co-Founder\, President\, and Executive Director Kerry Bowie has 25 years of experience in private\, public\, and nonprofit management. Kerry previously served as Associate Commissioner and Director of Brownfields & Environmental Justice at the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) in both the Patrick and Baker Administrations; worked as a manager in Facilities\, Environmental\, Safety\, and Health at Texas Instruments’ (TI’s) Research & Development Fab in Texas (Dallas); and grew up in a fenceline community in Alabama (Anniston). In addition to Malaika and BGS\, Kerry serves as a Partner at Msaada Partners\, a Boston-based consultancy providing technical assistance to promote social impact in communities of color. Kerry also co-founded the Majira Project to address the lack of diversity in the traditional entrepreneurial ecosystem and the disparity in resources available that he observed while working in various entrepreneurship programs across Boston. Kerry holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management as well as an MSE in environmental engineering from University of Michigan and an SB in environmental engineering science from MIT. \nSusan Morgan\, AIA | Boston Education Practice Leader | CannonDesignAs education practice leader in Cannon Design’s Boston office\, Susan focuses on developing and leading the team in deepening our portfolio and advancing the quality of our work. With a breadth of design experience spanning early and higher education\, academic libraries\, student dining\, academic success\, nontraditional and adaptive learning environments\, Susan has a proven track record of client leadership\, community engagement and a commitment to student success.It isn’t about the shape of the box\, it’s about the occupants and the activities within it. That’s the foundation of Susan’s life-long investment in designing and activating learning spaces. For two decades\, Susan has practiced and taught architecture concurrently — an unconventional track of dual service\, but an invaluable asset to her work. \nTiffany Cogell | Principal | Design 4 Equity (and so much more!)Tiffany Cogell is the Principal of Design 4 Equity\, a JEDI+B (Justice\, Equity\, Diversity\, Inclusion) practice\, where she collaborates with nonprofits and businesses to design processes and systems to embed diversity\, equity\, and inclusion into their organizational structure and culture. From executive coaching and implicit bias workshop facilitation\, to strategic plan and materials review\, Tiffany provides insight and resources based on the principles of equity. She has a background in community organizing\, construction project management\, office management\, businesses and career development\, active transit advocacy\, food sovereignty\, urban planning\, and racial justice activism.Tiffany serves on multiple boards such as Boston Cyclists Union and serves as Benefit Director for The Green Engineer’s board. She is one of the founders of Cross Cultural Collective\, an arts collaborative that amplifies diasporic art and its creators\, a co-organizer for Ride for Black Lives Boston\, and a League Cycling Instructor (LCI) with the League of American Bicyclists. A mother of four\, and passionate about reflecting inclusion\, economic equity\, and collective empowerment through design\, art\, housing\, and public spaces. \n\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-future-roundtable-2-6/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LFRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T160000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062305 CREATED:20241114T191346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T162410Z UID:10002119-1738767600-1738771200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nWe have the opportunity to dive into 2025 by influencing the creation and distribution of resources that will assist MA in decarbonizing its existing building stock. \nA BE+ commitment for the next few years is to broadly share decarbonization information for existing buildings with professionals and novice owners alike. BE+ is first looking to experts\, like the DEBA Community\, to help begin to flesh it out. \nOn Feb 5\, participants will discuss resources they find most useful\, what they’re reading\, what they’re listening to as well as where there are holes in their explorations. Whether you have thoughts to share or questions to answer\, we hope you’ll 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 \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/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance-2-5/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DEBAlliance.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250110T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062305 CREATED:20241107T194849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241203T203233Z UID:10002109-1736510400-1736514000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-wellness-roundtable-1-10/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T190000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062305 CREATED:20241216T204712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T163255Z UID:10002133-1736443800-1736449200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals 2025 Kickoff DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals 2025 Kickoff\nTime: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: The Hub Pub (18 Province St\, Boston\, MA 02108) \nJoin the Emerging Professionals Community at Hub Pub to network with other emerging professionals in the area\, meet Community members\, and hear about what the Community has planned for 2025. We will kick off the event at 5:30\, but feel free to join us whenever you can—whether it’s at or after this time—and stay for as long as you’re able. Please share with your networks and bring friends! \nFood and drinks are excluded from the ticket price. \nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community \nWe hope to see you at our first event of the year! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-2025-kickoff/ LOCATION:Hub Pub\, 18 Province Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/EP25Kickoff.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260407T062305 CREATED:20241114T184332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T201355Z UID:10002115-1736251200-1736254800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nThis BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable will dive into the latest 2025 climate buzz! This session will offer updates about key climate and policy developments impacting our community in 2025. Topics will include the statewide Large Building Energy Reporting Ordinance (LBER)\, the proposed Building Decarbonization Clearinghouse (VEIC proposal alt. 1)\, updates to the MA Energy Code\, and developments on the MA Climate Bill. The discussion will conclude with an interactive community brainstorm to identify pressing topics for future roundtables. This session is your chance to stay ahead in the evolving Massachusetts landscape of climate and energy policies. \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-1-7/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR