Come join us for a virtual Trivia Night- all about building design codes! You’ll test your knowledge and learn more about codes like ASHRAE 62.1, LEED, WELL AP, IECC Façade/Envelope Design, and the IBC. If you don’t know what these acronyms stand for – no worries! We will introduce you to the code and ask […]
The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry. Reach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. View the roundtable's webpage Group Leadership: Chair / Moderator: Allison Zuchman, Senior Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer Board Liaison: Jenn Taranto, […]
Come Celebrate! We invite you to join us for the 2022 Living Future New England Just Celebration to acknowledge organizations in our community who have taken the next step towards transparency in becoming a socially equitable and diverse business. This is an exciting opportunity to connect and celebrate with those raising the bar of social […]
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. Reach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. Existing buildings are major contributors to climate change. In 2015, existing residential and commercial buildings generated 1,913.3 […]
About the Class The Introduction to Passive House Trades will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House basics, review typical construction types, windows and installation, air barriers and insulation and new, innovative PH products. It is crucial when working on Passive House buildings to properly install components, understand how to correctly implement design details and […]
Learn which Materials and Resources (MR) credits in LEED v4 your project can easily achieve, and what you need to know to achieve them.
The Introduction to the WELL Building Standard provides an overview of the WELL Building Standard ideology, structure, and certification process. The medical basis for the concept categories is introduced along with design and construction strategies to create healthy buildings. This training will introduce how to reinvent buildings that are better for both people and the […]
Built Environment Plus envisions a thriving and diverse community, creating a built environment of net positive systems of water and energy, of financial and social equity, and of ecological and human health. Which innovations in building technology are advancing us towards this vision? var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: […]
The new WELL AP exam will evaluate your practical knowledge and understanding of WELL v2. Part 1 of the course will help you prepare for the new WELL AP exam by identifying the reference documents which the WELL AP exam is based on. Part 1 of the course will cover in depth the knowledge and […]
The new WELL AP exam will evaluate your practical knowledge and understanding of WELL v2. Part 2 of the course will help you prepare for the new WELL AP exam by covering in depth the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the WELL AP exam across the remaining 6 of 11 content areas (the […]
You've heard of a book club, but get ready for...a podcast club! Listen to curated podcasts, plus one you find, then join this discussion. This event is for anyone interested in podcasts, environmental justice and social equity! You've heard of a book club, but get ready for...a podcast club! This event invites participants to […]
The BE+ Women in Green Community brings together architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.
Join the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our social event of the season! Enjoy jazz at the fort in Roxbury with networking, food, and sunshine. This event is free for emerging professionals, but please consider bringing your favorite picnic snack or park games.
This course provides an overview of the LEED Rating system’s energy, indoor environmental quality and plumbing credits. It drills down into what building engineers need to know to optimize LEED certification. Students will gain an understanding of energy modeling criteria, building energy metering requirements, refrigerant management and grid harmonization strategies. They will learn the fundamentals […]
This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard. Concepts will include building envelope & insulation, air tightness, thermal bridging, testing & verification, and mechanical systems. A brief review of Passive House basics will be included, though some familiarity is recommended. This course is taught […]
Designers aim to make informed decisions and put the best products into their buildings. Manufacturers aim to provide the products that best meet the designer's needs at a competitive price. We are all in alignment, yet it remains a challenge to get the best products into our buildings –why? The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) […]
This course will focus on climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. It will emphasize the importance of goal setting and taking actions to manage building-related carbon emissions throughout a building’s life cycle. The course will begin with an exploration of the context of climate emissions in the built environment, covering topics […]
From South Boston to the Seaport, we will follow the coastline and explore emerging environmental design, development, and ecological impacts. We’ll highlight the City of Boston and local firms’ efforts to strike a balance between growing development and resiliency while working to preserve ecosystems and communities alike.
In this workshop you’ll discover a framework to transform existing neighborhoods through the lens of Equity, Resilience and Climate Change and a process to create a roadmap and structure for communities to move forward.
Join the Living Future community in an exploration of biophilic thinking while exploring the historic Stonehurst Manor in Waltham. Stonehurst Manor is a historic property in Waltham, near Bentley College, that boasts a Richardson designed house and Olmstead designed grounds, as well as large natural areas filled with trails. Following the Roundtable on Biophilia, the […]