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SUMMARY:Residential Green Building Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Residential Green Building Committee is focused on improving the housing stock of the Commonwealth by championing green building practices in our communities. Join us on the second Monday of each month to be a part of the movement. \nSpecial Guest:\nMark Webster\, SGH: Sustainable Structural Concrete Innovations and other Structural Components. \nMark will begin his presentation with how concrete is a significant impact to our planets carbon emissions. Some say about 7% of man made greenhouse emissions.  However\, there are new ways to mitigate the use CO2 in the process of producing concrete and Mark will highlight these innovative design approaches to concrete design.  Mark will extend his presentation beyond concrete and other sustainable structural components in residential design. \nThe committee’s objectives are to work to raise the awareness of the benefits of residential green building and remodeling and to increase the quantity of projects registering for LEED for Homes. The committee\, through education and outreach\, will focus on the following: \n\nHold across MA\, Lunch and LEED\, education sessions and tours on topics such as Zero Net Energy\nDeep Energy Retrofits and REGREEN\nHelp the community understand and implement LEED for Homes and residential green building\, remodeling and retrofits\nEnsure that our target markets are aware of available green building tools and resources\nPartner with other Green Building Programs\nEstablish a collaborative relationship with a professional and/or community organizations\nDevelop case studies and green residential building content for the USGBC MA website
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/residential-green-building-committee-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T093000
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CREATED:20180801T003606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180911T231625Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to WELL Building Standard
DESCRIPTION: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 planet using the WELL Building Standard as the framework. \nObjectives \n\nArticulate the financial\, societal\, and environmental benefits of WELL certification\nIdentify the role of the International Well Building Institute and the WELL Building Standard\nRecognize the structure of the WELL Building Standard\nExplain the 7 concepts of the WELL Building standard\, the strategies to achieve them\, and the health impacts they address\nSummarize the certification process of the WELL Building Standard\n\nIf you are interested in having this session count towards your LEED credential\, please self-report at USGBC.org and use GBCI: 0920003583 when referring to the session. \nAbout the Instructor: Jenn Taranto\nJenn Taranto\, WELL AP\, has over 15 years experience in the commercial real estate and construction industry. Jenn serves as Structure Tone’s Director of Sustainability\, a key component of the team on any project. Her ability to manage and lead subcontractors through the LEED and WELL process comes from her previous background as a superintendent and a project manager. Jenn understands the importance of creating awareness at the early stages of the project with the subcontractors in order to succeed in meeting the client’s sustainability goals. Additionally\, she understands the importance of being an active partner during the preconstruction integrated design process on projects that have sustainable goals.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-well-building-standard/
LOCATION:5th Floor “Meridian” Conf Room\, 50 Milk St\, 5th Floor "Meridian" Conf Room\, Boston\, MA\, 02109
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134431
CREATED:20180723T230452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180723T230452Z
UID:10001337-1537371000-1537376400@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Presinar: Mandatory Commissioning Requirements
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920015968What are the Mandatory Commissioning Requirements and what are the benefits of commissioning in all phases ofthe project?Course Objectives: \nAttendees will learn the Commissioning process to ensure the project meets the owner’s goals and objectives tomeet EA Prerequisite Fundamental Commissioning & Verification Credit in BD+C LEED v4.\nAttendees will learn the various Commissioning agent tools available for EA Advanced Energy MeteringCredit in BD+C LEED v4.\nAttendees will receive an in-depth understanding of ASHRAE 90.1-2010 requirements for EA MinimumEnergy Performance Prerequisite Credit in BD+C LEED v4.\nAttendees will understand the benefits of commissioning in all phases to achieve EA EnhancedCommissioning Credit in BD+C LEED v4. \nCredits: 1 AIA & GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, GA)https://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/mandatory-commissioning-requirements-11603651
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-mandatory-commissioning-requirements/
LOCATION:Room Hercules\, Floor 17\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T090000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134431
CREATED:20180822T002038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180822T002038Z
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SUMMARY:Intro to PassivHaus
DESCRIPTION:About the session:\nPassivHaus\, Passive House or PH for short: we know you have been hearing about it\, if you subscribe to high-performance building. This well-known standard has made its way to the Americas and now is growing roots in Massachusetts. Come connect with the leaders at Passive House Massachusetts and learn the basics of the system. \nPassive House comprises a set of design principles used to obtain a quantifiable and rigorous level of energy efficiency and building comfort. Where did the Passive House standard come from and how has it evolved over the years? In this session\, participants will learn the history of Passive House as a building concept and the differences between the national and international standards as well as how they relate to LEED and other building standards. A great opportunity to learn the basics of Passive House and get your questions answered.\nLearning Objectives: \nLearn the basics of Passive House principles\nIntroduce yourself to Passive House Massachusetts and how you can learn more in upcoming sessions\nFind out how Passive House is being integrated into code in different areas nationally and internationally\nNetwork with other Passive House practitioners and those interested in the practice
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-passivhaus-2/
LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134431
CREATED:20180301T213619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180910T234804Z
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SUMMARY:LEED Exam Prep Course
DESCRIPTION:The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam and to lightly cover the AP specialty exams. If you have specific questions regarding a specialty exam\, feel free to bring these questions to class and have the instructor cover these identified areas. \nCome join us for this session! We have only had positive feedback and success stories from previous classes. \nAbout the Class\nThis is a fast-paced class for real estate professionals\, architects\, engineers\, students and anyone else interested in green building practices and LEED.  The majority of attendees have little previous knowledge of the LEED rating system\, green building operations and green building construction.  Upon completion of the class employees will be eligible to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam at a local testing center.  Please note that the national office has lowered their student rate to 100 dollars\, read more at usbgc.org. By passing the exam\, employees will earn the LEED Green Associate credential. If interested in attending a LEED Green Associate Exam Prep class\, please email celis@usgbcma.org\, groups welcome. \nRegistration and Discounts\nCheck our discounts to see if you are eligible. Confirmation of discount eligibility will be conducted at the beginning of the class. \nReimbursements and Cancelations\nReimbursements will be granted through a credit to be used at a later date. Attendees can change their name for a colleague if they choose to. If the Chapter cancels the course all attendees can expect a full refund. \nAbout the Exam\nThe Green Associate preparation course will cover most of the material on the LEED Green Associate exam. You should plan to spend an additional 10-20 hours of study time outside of this class. This time will be best spent reviewing the reading materials listed below while paying particular attention to concepts and terminology. The LEED Green Associate Handbook references hundreds of pages of reading materials\, while this class will focus primarily on the 106-page LEED Core Concepts Guide.  As part of this fast-tracked course\, we will skim some reading materials and skip other reading materials.\nStudents who have passed the exam have reported that local study partners and/or study groups have been very helpful. \nThe 8-hour course is devised of the following sessions:\n\nChapter #1 – IntroductionThis 1-hour chapter will explain the LEED Green Associate credentialing process and serve as an introduction to LEED\, sustainability\, the USGBC\, the GBCI and the LEED rating system.\nChapter #2 – Location and Transportation / Sustainable SitesThis 1-hour chapter will focus on site issues such as connectivity\, transportation\, erosion\, landscaping\, and heat island effect.\nChapter #3 – Water Efficiency / Energy and AtmosphereThis 1-hour chapter will focus on water issues (plumbing efficiency\, irrigation\, process water\, etc.) and energy and atmosphere issues (demand\, efficiency\, renewable energy\, ozone depleting substances\, etc.)\nChapter #4 – Materials and ResourcesThis 1-hour chapter will focus on procurement and waste diversion.\nChapter #5 – Indoor Environmental QualityThis 1-hour chapter will focus on indoor environmental quality issues such as indoor air quality\, occupant comfort and green cleaning.\nChapter #6 – Innovation / Regional Priority / Certification ProcessThis 1-hour chapter will explain the LEED certification process and the Innovation and Regional Priority categories.\nChapter #7 – Exam ReviewThis 1-hour chapter will focus on exam format and registration and sample exam questions.\nChapter #8 – Exam ReviewThis 1-hour chapter will focus on sample exam questions.\nFEES: \n$299.99 for Chapter Members\n$349.99 for Non-Members\n$199.99 for Students (with ID)\nEmail james@usgbcma.org for group discounts.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-exam-prep-course-8/
LOCATION:Periscope\, 5th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181016T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134431
CREATED:20180920T195959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201209T110325Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast and Learn: LEED Pilot Credit 124 - Performance-Based Indoor Air Quality Design & Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Anurag Goel and Dr. Marwa Zaatari of enVerid Systems will be presenting on LEED Pilot Credit 124 – Performance-Based Indoor Air Quality Design & Assessment and the ASHRAE 62.1 – Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP). \nInstead of continuously replacing indoor air with outside air to expel indoor-generated contaminants and manage indoor air quality (IAQ)\, indoor air can be cleaned using regenerative sorbents. By cleansing the indoor air\, sorbent-based air cleaning minimizes the amount of outside air required (by 60-80% versus VRP) to maintain IAQ\, thereby reducing the load on HVAC systems and achieving double-digit energy savings.\nenVerid’s HVAC Load Reduction (HLR) technology uses patented molecular air cleaning sorbents in compliance with LEED Pilot Credit 124\, ASHRAE 62.1 IAQP\, and ASHRAE 145.2\, in lieu of outdated\, inefficient\, and costly ventilation methods in compliance with ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation Rate Procedure (VRP).
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/breakfast-and-learn-leed-pilot-credit-124-performance-based-indoor-air-quality-design-assessment/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134431
CREATED:20180723T230531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180723T230531Z
UID:10001338-1539790200-1539795600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Presinar: Understanding Water Credits in LEED
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920015433The speakers provide an overview of the water credits in LEED\, differences between v2009 and v4\, discuss howwater is used in a building and dive deeper into several of the prerequisites and credits including Outdoor water usereduction and Rainwater management This session will present an overview of resources\, strategies as well as tipsfor successful credit achievement. Attendees will hear from USGBC and GBCI experts about how water isaddressed in LEED today as well as future issues regarding water needs and usage.Course Objectives: \nProvide an overview of how LEED v4 addresses water in LEED BD+C\, ID+C\, O+M\, such as prerequisiteIndoor water use reduction\nReview different strategies for achieving the Rainwater credit in LEED v4 BD+C\, O+M\nIdentify changes in credits from LEED v2009 and LEED v4 such as the new prerequisite Building-levelwater metering in LEED v4 O+M\nDiscuss the projections about the future of water usage needs \nCredits: 1 AIA & GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, ID+C\, O+M\, GA)https://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/understanding-water-credits-leed-11544186
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-understanding-water-credits-in-leed/
LOCATION:Room Hercules\, Floor 17\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181018T043000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181018T130000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20180920T214117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180920T214653Z
UID:10001362-1539837000-1539867600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:LEED Green Associate Training for Affordable Housing Field
DESCRIPTION:Want to build your team’s green building capacity? LISC Boston\, Massachusetts Housing Partnership\, USGBC MA Chapter\,  and the Mel King Institute will host a daylong\, no-cost LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Class on Thursday\, October 18\, 2018 from 8:30AM to 5:00PM at Castle Square Tenants Organization\, 476 Tremont Street in Boston. Participation is free for affordable housing professionals (a $350 value per participant) but priority will be given to nonprofit and government partners. Coffee and lunch will be provided. \nThis is a fast-paced class for individuals working in Massachusetts’ affordable housing field who want to build upon their knowledge of the LEED rating system\, green building operations\, and green building construction. Upon completion of the class\, participants will be well positioned to pass the LEED Green Associate exam and earn this well-respected LEED Green Associate credential. \nWe believe it is important to provide this training to the sector as the LEED Green Associate credentialing process provides a strong baseline knowledge of green building applicable regardless of whether a project pursues LEED certification. LISC offered this class at no cost four years ago; we look forward to again offering this popular class. \n\nHOW TO APPLY\nParticipation is free for affordable housing professionals (a $350 value per participant) but priority will be given to nonprofit and government partners. Coffee and lunch will be provided. Please email completed form to Emily Jones at ejones@lisc.org by October 10\, 2018. If you are accepted\, you will receive a confirmation email from USGBC MA.\n\nApply Using Form
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-green-associate-training-for-affordable-housing-field/
LOCATION:Castle Square Tenants Organization\, 476 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20180723T230604Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181023T192838Z
UID:10001339-1542209400-1542214800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Presinar: LEED Supports Healthy Spaces
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920015435 \nMissed Greenbuild Boston? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. In this session\, subject matter experts discuss how LEED addresses human health and well-being.\nCourse Objectives: \nUnderstand the WELL Building Standard\nUnderstand the WELL Building Standard certification process\nUnderstand the WELL Building Standard Concept categories\nUnderstand the role of the WELL AP on a project team \nCredits: 1 AIA & GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, GA. ID+C\, O+M\, Homes)https://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/leed-supports-healthy-spaces-11544240
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-leed-supports-healthy-spaces/
LOCATION:Room Hercules\, Floor 17\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T093000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20181003T185242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181003T185242Z
UID:10001370-1543476600-1543483800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Sustainable Acoustics
DESCRIPTION:Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED\, WELL\, Fitwel\, and Passive House. This session presents an overview of acoustic principles and various ways in which sustainable design can be applied to acoustics to extend green design concepts. We will discuss:\n· The ABCs of architectural acoustics and the importance of proper acoustic design to the comfort and wellness of occupants across different types of building uses.\n· We will discuss design strategies to help achieve the acoustics requirements of various building rating systems throughout the design and construction process.\n· We will discuss synergies of acoustical design with other green building strategies – such as environmentally friendly materials\, smarter use of energy\, water and material resources and improved indoor environmental conditions – and potential trade offs. \nAbout the Presenter: KRISTEN MURPHY\, LEED AP BD+CMichigan native Kristen Murphy is an acoustics consultant providing architectural acoustics\, mechanical systems noise and vibration control\, and environmental noise consulting for educational\, healthcare\, performing arts\, commercial\, and residential projects. Her experience includes work on more than 100 architectural acoustics and noise control projects\, for which she conducted field measurements\, evaluated acoustical criteria\, and provided acoustical recommendations for room finishes\, sound isolation construction\, and mechanical noise mitigation
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-sustainable-acoustics/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181219T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20180723T230656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180723T230656Z
UID:10001340-1545233400-1545238800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Energy in LEED today and tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920015259Missed Greenbuild Boston? Tune in for an exclusive look at the best sessions. This session will provide contextbehind the energy credits in LEED and discuss the evolution of how LEED addresses energy and climate change.During this session\, we will delve into how LEED addresses energy today through LEED v4 and through pilotcredits and also take a look towards how today’s trending topics\, like the water-energy nexus impact LEED’s futuregoals.Course Objectives: \nDefine different metrics and impacts for measuring energy use\nProvide an overview of how LEED v4 addresses energy in LEED BD+C\, ID+C\, O+M related credits\nReview different strategies for achieving the LEED v4 energy-related credits\nReview real world examples of how LEED energy-related credits and strategies have been applied\nDiscuss the future of energy issues\, solutions and strategies and the impact they have on the developmentof future LEED credits and pilot credits \nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, GA\, O+M\, ID+C)https://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/energy-leed-today-and-tomorrow-11470986
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/energy-in-leed-today-and-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Room Hercules\, Floor 17\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181220T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20180925T005444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181218T215425Z
UID:10001365-1545291000-1545321600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:LEED Exam Prep Course
DESCRIPTION:The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam and to lightly cover the AP specialty exams. If you have specific questions regarding a specialty exam\, feel free to bring these questions to class and have the instructor cover these identified areas. \nCome join us for this session! We have only had positive feedback and success stories from previous classes. \nAbout the Class This is a fast-paced class for real estate professionals\, architects\, engineers\, students and anyone else interested in green building practices and LEED.  The majority of attendees have little previous knowledge of the LEED rating system\, green building operations and green building construction.  Upon completion of the class employees will be eligible to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam at a local testing center.  Please note that the national office has lowered their student rate to 100 dollars\, read more at usbgc.org. By passing the exam\, employees will earn the LEED Green Associate credential. If interested in attending a LEED Green Associate Exam Prep class\, please email celis@usgbcma.org\, groups welcome.\nRegistration and Discounts Check our discounts to see if you are eligible. Confirmation of discount eligibility will be conducted at the beginning of the class. \nReimbursements and Cancelations Reimbursements will be granted through a credit to be used at a later date. Attendees can change their name for a colleague if they choose to. If the Chapter cancels the course all attendees can expect a full refund. \nAbout the Exam The Green Associate preparation course will cover most of the material on the LEED Green Associate exam. You should plan to spend an additional 10-20 hours of study time outside of this class. This time will be best spent reviewing the reading materials listed below while paying particular attention to concepts and terminology. The LEED Green Associate Handbook references hundreds of pages of reading materials\, while this class will focus primarily on the 106-page LEED Core Concepts Guide.  As part of this fast-tracked course\, we will skim some reading materials and skip other reading materials. Students who have passed the exam have reported that local study partners and/or study groups have been very helpful. \nThe 8-hour course is devised of the following sessions: \nChapter #1 – IntroductionThis 1-hour chapter will explain the LEED Green Associate credentialing process and serve as an introduction to LEED\, sustainability\, the USGBC\, the GBCI and the LEED rating system. Chapter #2 – Location and Transportation / Sustainable SitesThis 1-hour chapter will focus on site issues such as connectivity\, transportation\, erosion\, landscaping\, and heat island effect.\nChapter #3 – Water Efficiency / Energy and AtmosphereThis 1-hour chapter will focus on water issues (plumbing efficiency\, irrigation\, process water\, etc.) and energy and atmosphere issues (demand\, efficiency\, renewable energy\, ozone depleting substances\, etc.)\nChapter #4 – Materials and ResourcesThis 1-hour chapter will focus on procurement and waste diversion. Chapter #5 – Indoor Environmental QualityThis 1-hour chapter will focus on indoor environmental quality issues such as indoor air quality\, occupant comfort and green cleaning.\nChapter #6 – Innovation / Regional Priority / Certification ProcessThis 1-hour chapter will explain the LEED certification process and the Innovation and Regional Priority categories.\nChapter #7 – Exam ReviewThis 1-hour chapter will focus on exam format and registration and sample exam questions.\nChapter #8 – Exam ReviewThis 1-hour chapter will focus on sample exam questions. FEES:\n$299.99 for Chapter Members $349.99 for Non-Members $199.99 for Students (with ID) Email james@usgbcma.org for group discounts.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-exam-prep-course-3/
LOCATION:Hemingway\, 18th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190114T190901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T190350Z
UID:10001375-1547656200-1547661600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Presinar: Every Breath You Take: Innovative Air Quality Design
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920017319 \nThis session explores how photocatalytic coatings can improve the health and comfort of building occupants and outdoor air. We review the LEED v4 Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) category and common air quality issues. Our team explains how the photocatalysis process helps combat dangerous pathogenic microorganisms and air pollution. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDiscuss the LEED v4 Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) category and common indoor air quality issues that affect the health of building occupants\nDescribe how photocatalytic coatings can help protect the health and comfort of building occupants\nReview how Titanium dioxide (TiO2) helps eliminate VOCs\, allergies\, odors\, mold\, bacteria\, and viruses in buildings\nExplain how Ti02 photocatalytic coatings can clean interior and exterior building surfaces and help combat air pollution\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, GA) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/every-breath-you-take-innovative-air-quality-design-11882335 \n  \n\nAbout USGBC MA’s Presinar series\nUSGBC MA sources material from USGBC for a series of in-person video presentations. The content grants attendees CEU credits\, and can be purchased for personal viewing here: https://www.usgbc.org/education-listing/ \nUSGBC MA does not have a hand in producing any of the content. Attendees of the course must apply themselves to receive CEU credits through their USGBC account. A printed certificate will be included to prove attendance. \n  \nAbout USGBC MA\nThe USGBC Massachusetts Chapter is a membership-based community advocating for green buildings at the state and local level. The USGBC MA Chapter provides green building education\, networking\, advocacy and leadership opportunities for the sustainable building practitioner community and beyond. Our events and programming are supported and enhanced by the volunteer efforts of our community members. \nAbout Chapter Membership\n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, and we offer a variety of discounts to be as inclusive as possible. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here. \n \nMembership Benefits \n\n15% discount on USGBC MA events**\n\n*Does not include a few partnered events\n*Certain memberships have larger discounts\n\n\nFree access to roundtables and our annual general meeting\nAbility to nominate board members and vote in board elections.\n\n  \nBecome a Member\n  \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-every-breath-you-take-innovative-air-quality-design/
LOCATION:Room Hemmingway\, Floor 18\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190220T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190114T190743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190114T190743Z
UID:10001373-1550680200-1550685600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Presinar - Green Lights: A Lighting Manufacturer’s Road Map to LEED v4
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920014794\nLighting enables visual engagement with our built environment\, with innovative manufacturers raising the performance bar ever higher. Join us in this half hour course to evaluate how lighting products contribute to LEED v4 certification. We will review LEED v4 credits as they relate to lighting products\, and identify steps that can be taken by the manufacturer to increase their products’ contributions to this rating system.\nCourse Objectives:\n\nIdentify the inherent sustainability and human health benefits of lighting and lighting products\nAssess how lighting products support achievement of LEED v4 credits\, such as Sustainable Sites credit Light Pollution Reduction for LEED BD+C\nList the LEED credits\, including Energy and Atmosphere credit Optimize Energy Performance for LEED BD+C and ID+C related to lighting products for new and existing buildings and interiors\nDetermine what information is required to document individual LEED credits\, such as Materials and Resources credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients for LEED BD+C\n\nCredits: 0.5 AIA 0.5 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, GA\, ID+C)\nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/green-lights-lighting-manufacturer%E2%80%99s-road-map-leed-v4-11293538\n\nAbout USGBC MA’s Presinar series\nUSGBC MA sources material from USGBC for a series of in-person video presentations. The content grants attendees CEU credits\, and can be purchased for personal viewing here: https://www.usgbc.org/education-listing/\nUSGBC MA does not have a hand in producing any of the content. Attendees of the course must apply themselves to receive CEU credits through their USGBC account. A printed certificate will be included to prove attendance.\n\nAbout USGBC MA\nThe USGBC Massachusetts Chapter is a membership-based community advocating for green buildings at the state and local level. The USGBC MA Chapter provides green building education\, networking\, advocacy and leadership opportunities for the sustainable building practitioner community and beyond. Our events and programming are supported and enhanced by the volunteer efforts of our community members.\nAbout Chapter Membership\n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. Benefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, and we offer a variety of discounts to be as inclusive as possible. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here.\nMembership Benefits\n\n15% discount on USGBC MA events**\n\n*Does not include a few partnered events\n*Certain memberships have larger discounts\n\n\nFree access to roundtables and our annual general meeting\nAbility to nominate board members and vote in board elections.\n\n\nBecome a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-green-lights-a-lighting-manufacturers-road-map-to-leed-v4/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190201T200248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T182402Z
UID:10001391-1550737800-1550743200@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Passive House
DESCRIPTION:PassivHaus\, Passive House or PH for short: we know you have been hearing about it\, if you subscribe to high-performance building. This well-known standard has made its way to the Americas and now is growing roots in Massachusetts. Come connect with the leaders at Passive House Massachusetts and learn the basics of the system.\nPassive House comprises a set of design principles used to obtain a quantifiable and rigorous level of energy efficiency and building comfort. Where did the Passive House standard come from and how has it evolved over the years? In this session\, participants will learn the history of Passive House as a building concept and the differences between the national and international standards as well as how they relate to LEED and other building standards. A great opportunity to learn the basics of Passive House and get your questions answered.\nLearning Objectives:\n\n\nLearn the basics of Passive House principles\n\n\nIntroduce yourself to Passive House Massachusetts and how you can learn more in upcoming sessions\n\n\nFind out how Passive House is being integrated into code in different areas nationally and internationally\n\n\nNetwork with other Passive House practitioners and those interested in the practice\n\n\n  \n  \n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. To use a member discount\, enter your email address as a promotional code in the purchasing window. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, including a 15% discount on all events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here.\n\nBecome a Member \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-passive-house/
LOCATION:5th Floor “Meridian” Conf Room\, 50 Milk St\, 5th Floor "Meridian" Conf Room\, Boston\, MA\, 02109
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190226T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190201T203227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T203227Z
UID:10001392-1551169800-1551177000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:LEED BD+C version 4.1 - What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:The latest update to the LEED BD+C Rating system\, version 4.1\, was released this January. Version v4.1 promises to be “bigger\, bolder and stronger”\, raising the bar to more directly address carbon emissions and climate change. It also streamlines and simplifies many credits\, resulting in a system that is easier to use\, with bigger impacts. \nThis two-hour session will be led by Chris Schaffner\, LEED Fellow and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc.  Chris is the current Chair of the LEED Steering Committee and has been deeply involved in the development on LEED version 4.1. He’ll review all the major changes in v4.1 BD+C \, and will discuss how v4.1 language can be used on your current projects. He’ll also outline to future path for LEED development\, and there will be ample time reserved for Q&A. \n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course!\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial.Benefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here.Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-bdc-version-4-1-what-you-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Room Anchor\, 1st Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190228T194500
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190219T193558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190219T193558Z
UID:10001402-1551377700-1551383100@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Presinar: Protecting Building and People from Fire
DESCRIPTION:AboutThis one hour course will describe the evolution of light wood frame construction and why it is an effective method to solving the affordable housing crisis. Our team will discuss how fire poses significant threats to mid-rise light wood-frame buildings-under-construction. We will also explore fire protection strategies and how to design safer and more sustainable buildings for occupants and first responders. Finally\, we will review how fire inhibitors may contribute to LEED v4 BD+C projects. This one hour course will describe the evolution of light wood frame construction and why it is an effective method to solving the affordable housing crisis. Our team will discuss how fire poses significant threats to mid-rise light wood-frame buildings-under-construction. We will also explore fire protection strategies and how to design safer and more sustainable buildings for occupants and first responders. Finally\, we will review how fire inhibitors may contribute to LEED v4 BD+C projects.Objectives\n\nDescribe the history of wood frame construction in the United States and the environmental impact of wood products derived from premature tree harvesting\nReview why mid-rise light wood-frame buildings bum down so frequently during the framing phase of construction\nIdentify fire protection strategies to design safer and more sustainable buildings for occupants and first responders\nExplain how wood products treated with fire inhibitors may contribute to LEED v4\nBD+C projects\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course!\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial.Benefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-protecting-building-and-people-from-fire/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190201T214744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190201T214838Z
UID:10001394-1551947400-1551978000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:LEED Green Associate Exam Prep
DESCRIPTION:The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the LEED Green Associate. The day-long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam. If you have specific questions regarding a specialty exam\, feel free to bring these questions to class and have the instructor cover these identified areas.\nAbout the Class\nThis is a fast-paced class for real estate professionals\, architects\, engineers\, students and anyone else interested in green building practices and LEED. The majority of attendees have little previous knowledge of the LEED rating system\, green building operations and green building construction. Upon completion of the class employees will be eligible to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam at a local testing center. Please note that the national office has lowered their student rate to 100 dollars\, read more at usbgc.org. By passing the exam\, employees will earn the LEED Green Associate credential.\nThe 8-hour course is devised of the following sessions:\n\n\nIntroduction – This 1-hour chapter will explain the LEED Green Associate credentialing process and serve as an introduction to LEED\, sustainability\, the USGBC\, the GBCIand the LEED rating system. Chapter #2 – Location and Transportation / Sustainable SitesThis 1-hour chapter will focus on site issues such as connectivity\, transportation\, erosion\, landscaping\, and heat island effect.\n\n\nWater Efficiency / Energy and Atmosphere – This 1-hour chapter will focus on water issues (plumbing efficiency\, irrigation\, process water\, etc.) and energy and atmosphere issues (demand\, efficiency\, renewable energy\, ozone-depleting substances\, etc.)\n\n\nMaterials and Resources – This 1-hour chapter will focus on procurement and waste diversion. Chapter #5 – Indoor Environmental QualityThis 1-hour chapter will focus on indoor environmental quality issues such as indoor air quality\, occupant comfort and green cleaning.\n\n\nInnovation / Regional Priority / Certification Process – This 1-hour chapter will explain the LEED certification process and the Innovation and Regional Priority categories.\n\n\nExam Review – This 1-hour chapter will focus on exam format and registration and sample exam questions.\n\n\nExam Review – This 1-hour chapter will focus on sample exam questions.\n\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial. \nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here.\n\nBecome a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-green-associate-exam-prep/
LOCATION:Room TBD\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T103000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190220T173437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T180129Z
UID:10001404-1552984200-1552991400@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:WELL vs FITWEL vs LEED
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes\, it can be easy to feel drowned in different standards and systems. As a member of the A&D community\, deciding what standard will best fit your projects needs can be confusing.\nWhether designing for occupant health\, building efficiency and more\, this course will give you an introduction on how to differentiate LEED\, WELL\, and Fitwel\, and get a basic understanding of each\, and their core differences.\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial. \nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/well-vs-fitwel-vs-leed/
LOCATION:Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190114T190926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T180338Z
UID:10001377-1553099400-1553104800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Presinar - Vegetated Green Roofs for LEED Projects
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920014219 \nThis course begins with the basic definition of a vegetated green roof and moves on to a discussion of green roofing policies in various jurisdictions\, focusing on American cities. We will talk about the LEED credits related to vegetated green roofs. We will examine the details of green roof design and construction\, including case studies\, custom and standard sections and spatial design issues. Finally\, we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of vegetated green roofs and about the types of sites for which they are best suited. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nContrast the environmental and life cycle analysis benefits and drawbacks of vegetated green roofs with those of other roofing strategies. (LEED v4 BD+C Sustainable Sites Credit: Heat Island Reduction and Sustainable Sites Credit: Open Space)\nDescribe the layers of a vegetated green roof system and explain their functions. (LEED v4 BD+C Sustainable Sites Credit: Heat Island Reduction and Sustainable Sites Credit: Open Space)\nAnalyze strategies for dealing with green roof drainage\, access and site issues. (LEED v3 O+M Sustainable Sites Credit: Site Development – Protect or Restore Open Habitat)\nIdentify synergies and tradeoffs to existing credits and green building strategies. (LEED v3 ID+C Sustainable Sites Credit: Heat island Effect – Roof and LEED v4 ND Green Infrastructure and Buildings Credit Rainwater Management)\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, ID+C\, GA\, O+M\, ND) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/vegetated-green-roofs-leed-projects-11189141 \n\n  \n\nAbout USGBC MA’s Presinar series\nUSGBC MA sources material from USGBC for a series of in-person video presentations. The content grants attendees CEU credits\, and can be purchased for personal viewing here: https://www.usgbc.org/education-listing/ \nUSGBC MA does not have a hand in producing any of the content. Attendees of the course must apply themselves to receive CEU credits through their USGBC account. A printed certificate will be included to prove attendance. \n  \nAbout USGBC MA\nThe USGBC Massachusetts Chapter is a membership-based community advocating for green buildings at the state and local level. The USGBC MA Chapter provides green building education\, networking\, advocacy and leadership opportunities for the sustainable building practitioner community and beyond. Our events and programming are supported and enhanced by the volunteer efforts of our community members. \nAbout Chapter Membership\n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, and we offer a variety of discounts to be as inclusive as possible. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here. \n \nMembership Benefits \n\n15% discount on USGBC MA events**\n\n*Does not include a few partnered events\n*Certain memberships have larger discounts\n\n\nFree access to roundtables and our annual general meeting\nAbility to nominate board members and vote in board elections.\n\n  \nBecome a Member\n  \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-vegetated-green-roofs-for-leed-projects/
LOCATION:Room Hemmingway\, Floor 18\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T194500
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190311T202337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T185332Z
UID:10001423-1554315300-1554320700@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Pioneering the Way to LEED v4
DESCRIPTION:The Library! At Bown Crossing project is one of the first endeavors to pursue certification under the new LEED v4 BD+C rating system. We invite you to explore the building design concepts and construction implementation regarding both design and LEED in an in-depth analysis. \nThe project team chose to implement LEED v4 before the registration deadline was established\, resulting in a truly pioneering effort to certify before most projects considered taking the plunge. This choice was a collaborative decision between the design team\, construction team\, and key stakeholders. \nIn this course\, lessons learned from this project to achieve LEED v4 BD+C: New Construction Silver Certification are analyzed to provide current and future project teams with best practices for implementing the new rating system effectively and efficiently. v4 is here\, but there’s nothing to fear! \n\n\nObjectives\n\nIdentify challenges that the Bown Library! project team faced when pursuing the Low-emitting materials credit of the LEED v4 BD+C rating system.\nExamine how the Integrative Process credit of the LEED v4 BD+C rating system effected the pre-design\, design\, and construction phases of the Bown Library! project.\nList the Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credits of the LEED v4 BD+C rating system that the project team chose to pursue during the construction phase kick-off meeting.\nApply the best practice strategies identified in this course to future LEED v4 BD+C rating system project(s).\n\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \n\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial. \nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/central-ma-presinar-pioneering-the-way-to-leed-v4/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190114T191025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T180919Z
UID:10001379-1555518600-1555524000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Presinar - Comparing the Environmental Performance of Building Products - Shining Light on EPDs
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920013505 \nOver the past few years\, demand for tools like Environmental Product Declarations has been growing among the green building industry. Primarily intended for a specialized audience\, life cycle assessments and their results displayed in standardized documents named EPDs are out in the open for everyone to see. However\, EPDs are not mere documentation and are very technical. Green Building Programs\, such as LEED\, requiring EPDs for credit achievement have forced unspecialized professionals to understand it. This course is intended to give you the tools you need to get your head around EPDs and be able to compare them if needed. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand what is an EPD for the purpose of LEED® v4 MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations\nInterpret and analyze EPD data to be able to decipher EPD requirements for Option 1 and Option 2 of the LEED v4 Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations Credit\nCompare EPDs to be able to achieve Option 2 of the LEED v4 Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations Credit\nEvaluate pros and cons of EPDs\, one of the new key feature of the LEED v4 Material and Resources Credit\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, ID+C\, GA) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/comparing-environmental-performance-building-products-shining-light-epds-10988130 \n\n  \n\nAbout USGBC MA’s Presinar series\nUSGBC MA sources material from USGBC for a series of in-person video presentations. The content grants attendees CEU credits\, and can be purchased for personal viewing here: https://www.usgbc.org/education-listing/ \nUSGBC MA does not have a hand in producing any of the content. Attendees of the course must apply themselves to receive CEU credits through their USGBC account. A printed certificate will be included to prove attendance. \n  \nAbout USGBC MA\nThe USGBC Massachusetts Chapter is a membership-based community advocating for green buildings at the state and local level. The USGBC MA Chapter provides green building education\, networking\, advocacy and leadership opportunities for the sustainable building practitioner community and beyond. Our events and programming are supported and enhanced by the volunteer efforts of our community members. \nAbout Chapter Membership\n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, and we offer a variety of discounts to be as inclusive as possible. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here. \n \nMembership Benefits \n\n15% discount on USGBC MA events**\n\n*Does not include a few partnered events\n*Certain memberships have larger discounts\n\n\nFree access to roundtables and our annual general meeting\nAbility to nominate board members and vote in board elections.\n\n  \nBecome a Member\n  \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-comparing-the-environmental-performance-of-building-products-shining-light-on-epds/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T194500
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190311T202438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T202438Z
UID:10001424-1556216100-1556221500@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Every Breath You Take: Innovative Air Quality Design
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920017319\nThis session explores how photocatalytic coatings can improve the health and comfort of building occupants and outdoor air. We review the LEED v4 Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) category and common air quality issues. Our team explains how the photocatalysis process helps combat dangerous pathogenic microorganisms and air pollution.\nCourse Objectives:\n\nDiscuss the LEED v4 Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) category and common indoor air quality issues that affect the health of building occupants\nDescribe how photocatalytic coatings can help protect the health and comfort of building occupants\nReview how Titanium dioxide (TiO2) helps eliminate VOCs\, allergies\, odors\, mold\, bacteria\, and viruses in buildings\nExplain how Ti02 photocatalytic coatings can clean interior and exterior building surfaces and help combat air pollution\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, GA\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course!\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial.Benefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/central-ma-presinar-every-breath-you-take-innovative-air-quality-design/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190425T153916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T154003Z
UID:10001444-1557388800-1557396000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Designing a Carbon Free Boston
DESCRIPTION:The Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) released Carbon Free Boston in January 2019\, setting forth an ambitious plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Because two-thirds of GHG emissions come from buildings\, and because the majority of the 2050 building stock was built before 1950\, the AEC professions have a large role to play in reaching this goal. \nJoin the BSA/AIA on Thursday\, May 9 to hear more about the report and the role that building design plays in helping Boston reach its goals. The US Green Building Council Massachusetts chapter will be represented by our Executive Director\, Meredith Elbaum\, who will speak about our recent report of the cost of building net zero throughout the state. The morning will then turn to best case practices in low energy buildings in urban settings. \nSpeakers: \nMichael Walsh\, Technical Lead\, Carbon Free Boston and Research Assistant Professor\, Boston University \nMeredith Elbaum AIA\, LEED AP\, US Green Building Council -Massachusetts Chapter \nGabrielle Aitcheson AIA\, CPHC\, Project Architect + Sustainability Leader\, ICON Architecture \nRebecca Hatchadorian\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP\, Associate\, Sustainability Leader\, Arup \n2 LU/HSW AIA credits are available. \nImage courtesy of Resonant Energy
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/designing-a-carbon-free-boston/
LOCATION:BSA Space\, 290 Congress Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190114T191049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T181026Z
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SUMMARY:Presinar - Performance Score LEED O+M Certification
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920016582 \nThis course will review the Arc Platform and how it is used to pursue and certify projects in Performance Score to Certification in LEEDv4 Operations & Maintenance\, as well as understand the similarities to certification in LEEDv4.1 Operations & Maintenance (O+M). Additionally\, attendees will understand the benchmarking and analytics tools within the platform to further a projects sustainability goals. Finally\, attendees will review a case study for a project that achieved LEED Platinum Certification in LEEDv4 O+M through the Arc Platform. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nLearn about the Arc platform and its application to the built environment (LEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification)\nUnderstand how Arc is utilized to achieve the Performance Score to Certification (LEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification)\nUnderstand the importance of tracking ongoing building performance (LEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification)\nReview a case study of a project which utilized the Arc platform to recertify as LEED v4 Platinum using the Performance Score (LEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification)\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific O+M\, GA) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/performance-score-leed-om-certification-11740621 \n\n  \n\nAbout USGBC MA’s Presinar series\nUSGBC MA sources material from USGBC for a series of in-person video presentations. The content grants attendees CEU credits\, and can be purchased for personal viewing here: https://www.usgbc.org/education-listing/ \nUSGBC MA does not have a hand in producing any of the content. Attendees of the course must apply themselves to receive CEU credits through their USGBC account. A printed certificate will be included to prove attendance. \n  \nAbout USGBC MA\nThe USGBC Massachusetts Chapter is a membership-based community advocating for green buildings at the state and local level. The USGBC MA Chapter provides green building education\, networking\, advocacy and leadership opportunities for the sustainable building practitioner community and beyond. Our events and programming are supported and enhanced by the volunteer efforts of our community members. \nAbout Chapter Membership\n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, and we offer a variety of discounts to be as inclusive as possible. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here. \n \nMembership Benefits \n\n15% discount on USGBC MA events**\n\n*Does not include a few partnered events\n*Certain memberships have larger discounts\n\n\nFree access to roundtables and our annual general meeting\nAbility to nominate board members and vote in board elections.\n\n  \nBecome a Member\n  \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-performance-score-leed-om-certification/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T173000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190326T202045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T162352Z
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SUMMARY:EMD Serono SagaMORE Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join USGBC MA for a tour of EMD Serono Sagamore\, the winner of USGBC MA’s Green Building of the Year!\nProject SagaMORE is a 30\,000 SF expansion of EMD Serono’s R&D campus in Billerica and was designed to enhance EMD’s progressive work culture through employee engagement\, wellbeing\, technology\, and biophilic design. The project’s design challenge was to expand and improve upon the existing\, 24\,000 SF office building (Project Bridgeway) to produce a unified solution\, while achieving both WELL and LEED NC certification. Both the existing office (Project Bridgeway) and annex (Project Sagamore) have jointly achieved WELL Gold certification for New & Existing Construction from the International Well Building InstituteTM (IWBI)TM. It is the 1st New & Existing Building WELL Certified Gold project in the US and only the 2 in the World. \nIf you’re interested in attending\, but worried about transportation\, carpooling can be arranged – reach out to communications@usgbcma.org before May 18th for more info. \n— Registration will close 3 days before the event (May 18th) — \n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \n\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial. \nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emd-serono-sagamore-tour/
LOCATION:EMD Serono SagaMORE\, 45 Middlesex Turnpike\, Billerica\, MA\, 01821\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190426T205339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T143404Z
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SUMMARY:Central MA: LEED BD+C Version 4.1 - What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to LPA|A for sponsoring this event. \nThe latest update to the LEED BD+C Rating system\, version 4.1\, was released this January. Version v4.1 promises to be “bigger\, bolder and stronger”\, raising the bar to more directly address carbon emissions and climate change. It also streamlines and simplifies many credits\, resulting in a system that is easier to use\, with bigger impacts. \nThis two-hour session will be led by Chris Schaffner\, LEED Fellow and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. Chris is the current Chair of the LEED Steering Committee and has been deeply involved in the development on LEED version 4.1. He’ll review all the major changes in v4.1 BD+C \, and will discuss how v4.1 language can be used on your current projects. He’ll also outline to future path for LEED development\, and there will be ample time reserved for Q&A. Lunch will be provided. \n CEUs will be available. \n \nTransportation information: \nThere is a Route 30 bus stop right outside of the LPA|A Office building\, which comes from Union Station. \nValidated parking is available across the street. \n\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? \nSee a tutorial.Benefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-bdc-version-4-1-what-you-need-to-know-2/
LOCATION:LPA|A Office | Northworks Building\, 3rd Floor\, 108 Grove Street\, Suite 300\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T194500
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190311T202539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T202539Z
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SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Understanding Water Credits in LEED
DESCRIPTION:LEED v4 addresses water holistically\, taking into account indoor use\, outdoor use\, specialized uses and metering. It measures all sources of water related to a building\, including cooling towers\, appliances\, fixtures\, fittings\, process water\, and irrigation.\nThe speakers provide an overview of the water credits in LEED\, differences between v2009 and v4\, discuss how water is used in a building and dive deeper into several of the prerequisites and credits including Outdoor water use reduction and Rainwater management\nThis session will present an overview of resources\, strategies as well as tips for successful credit achievement. Attendees will hear from USGBC and GBCI experts about how water is addressed in LEED today as well as future issues regarding water needs and usage.\nLike what you see? For related courses\, check out the playlists that this course is featured in:\n\nCMP: LEED AP BD+C playlist\nCMP: LEED AP ID+C playlist\nCMP: LEED AP O+M playlist\n\n\n\nObjectives\n\nProvide an overview of how LEED v4 addresses water in LEED BD+C\, ID+C\, O+M\, such as prerequisite Indoor water use reduction\nReview different strategies for achieving the Rainwater credit in LEED v4 BD+C\, O+M\nIdentify changes in credits from LEED v2009 and LEED v4 such as the new prerequisite Building-level water metering in LEED v4 O+M\nDiscuss the projections about the future of water usage needs\n\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course!\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial.Benefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/central-ma-presinar-understanding-water-credits-in-leed/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190422T212432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T182501Z
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SUMMARY:Passive House: A Technical Look
DESCRIPTION:Passive House is a complimentary and comprehensive standard that can help LEED projects achieve valuable Energy and Atmosphere (EA) points\, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) points\, and meet other LEED project requirements.  In this 2-Hour session\, Luke McKneally AIA\, LEED AP\, CPHC will go into greater depth regarding the challenges and successful strategies employed to achieve the rigorous Passive House design criteria on significant projects in the Northeast. \nCEUs Available: 2 LU/HSW AIA credits \nLearning Objectives \n\nLearn more about what has been called the most energy efficient building standard in the world\, Passive House.\nUnderstand how Passive House provides an ideal path to achieving Net Zero Energy buildings.\nUnderstand how the building enclosure design is critical to meeting the Passive House certification criteria.\nLearn how mechanical systems design can work with envelope design to reduce energy loads.\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. To use a member discount\, enter your email address as a promotional code in the purchasing window. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few exceptions\, including a 15% discount on all events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here.  Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/passive-houses-a-technical-look/
LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T180000
DTSTAMP:20260406T134432
CREATED:20190114T191726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T181350Z
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SUMMARY:Presinar - Keep Sustainability in Your SITES: An Overview of the SITES v2 Rating System
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920013655 \nThe Sustainable SITES Initiative seeks to develop sustainable landscapes through a comprehensive set of guidelines modeled after healthy ecosystems and processes. These standards focus on land selection and development\, water use\, vegetation planting\, soil restoration\, green maintenance techniques\, user engagement\, and others. SITES provides a holistic approach to developing landscapes that create more resilient communities. These landscapes are also better able to respond to weather events such as floods or droughts by focusing on their ability to deliver ecosystem services. In this course\, attendees will receive a comprehensive overview of the SITES v2 Rating System including an exploration of the framework structure\, core concepts\, recommended implementation strategies\, and project examples. Attendees will also learn how this framework fosters resiliency through landscapes that provide multiple ecosystem services. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDescribe the ecological benefits gained when a project meets the prerequisite\, Limit development on farmland of Section 1: Site Context of the Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Rating System.\nDiscuss how user and stakeholder engagement can impact a project’s design in the credit\, Engage users and stakeholders of Section 2: Pre-design Assessment + Planning of the Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Rating System.\nRelate the strategies used to implement the credit\, Conserve and use native plants of Section 4: Site Design – Soil + Vegetation of the Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Rating System to the guiding principle “do no harm.”\nExplore the unique qualities of the Sustainable SITES Initiative and its synergies with the LEEDv4 rating system and similar frameworks.\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific O+M\, GA) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/keep-sustainability-your-sites-overview-sites-v2-rating-system-11036824# \n\n  \n\nAbout USGBC MA’s Presinar series\nUSGBC MA sources material from USGBC for a series of in-person video presentations. The content grants attendees CEU credits\, and can be purchased for personal viewing here: https://www.usgbc.org/education-listing/ \nUSGBC MA does not have a hand in producing any of the content. Attendees of the course must apply themselves to receive CEU credits through their USGBC account. A printed certificate will be included to prove attendance. \n  \nAbout USGBC MA\nThe USGBC Massachusetts Chapter is a membership-based community advocating for green buildings at the state and local level. The USGBC MA Chapter provides green building education\, networking\, advocacy and leadership opportunities for the sustainable building practitioner community and beyond. Our events and programming are supported and enhanced by the volunteer efforts of our community members. \nAbout Chapter Membership\n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, and we offer a variety of discounts to be as inclusive as possible. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here. \n \nMembership Benefits \n\n15% discount on USGBC MA events**\n\n*Does not include a few partnered events\n*Certain memberships have larger discounts\n\n\nFree access to roundtables and our annual general meeting\nAbility to nominate board members and vote in board elections.\n\n  \nBecome a Member\n  \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-keep-sustainability-in-your-sites-an-overview-of-the-sites-v2-rating-system/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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