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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T181500
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T154003Z
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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:20260404T012056
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:20260404T012056
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:20260404T012056
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:20260404T012056
CREATED: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:20260404T012056
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:20260404T012056
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
CREATED:20190425T171209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T153917Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: LEED Deep Dive w/ Chris Schaffner of Green Engineer
DESCRIPTION:– This event has been cancelled – \nCome hear the latest from LEED fellow and expert Chris Schaffner. Learn what you need to know to pass the LEED AP BD+C  exam and more. \nAlready an AP\, but struggling with version 4? Come to the workshop – we’ll discuss whats new\, what you need to know\, and what might be changing in 4.1. \nChris is an experienced teacher and a member of the original LEED faculty – since 2001 he has taught LEED to more than 10\,000 professionals like you. Chris likes to run his courses a little differently\, so this full day session will be dynamic and interactive\, so be ready to dive in! Laptops only\, no scuba gear required. \nCEUs Available: 7 GBCI CE hours | LEED specific: BD+C\, ID+C
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-deep-dive-w-chris-schaffner-of-green-engineer/
LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
CREATED:20190311T202539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T140729Z
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SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Introduction to the WELL Building Standard
DESCRIPTION:The Introduction to the WELL Building Standard presentation 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. The time has come to elevate human health and comfort to the forefront of building practices and reinvent buildings that are not only better for the planet—but also for people. This presentation will introduce how to do this using the WELL Building Standard as the framework.Like what you see? For related courses\, check out the playlists that this course is featured in: \n\nCMP: LEED AP ID+C playlist\nCMP: WELL AP playlist\nGBCI Programs playlist\nKey concepts for contractors and builders\n\n\n\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\n\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 or Become a Member\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/central-ma-presinar-introduction-to-the-well-building-standard/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
CREATED:20190523T172451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T132023Z
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SUMMARY:Living Building Challenge: Materials Petal Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Half-day Workshop A level 200 Practical and Inspiring Workshop to Show You “It’s Possible!” \nAgenda 8:00am – 8:30am — Registration & Coffee 8:30am – 12:30pm — Workshop \n\nThis nuts and bolts session examines the steps required to achieve the Living Building Challenge (LBC) Materials Petal from client pitch (or not)\, into design specifications and through construction administration.  A curated review of each step will go beyond the basics and delve deeply into processes that will set your team up for success.  The discussion incorporates perspectives of all major players\, from design and construction teams to sustainability consultants and the specifications writer\, each offering unique guidance based on personal experience.  Participants will leave understanding the opportunities and obstacles to drive the market toward healthier materials while also developing leadership on this burgeoning issue that will improve your company’s reputation. \nA basic introduction to the Living Building Challenge Petal and Imperative structure is recommended for this course. \nGBCI Course ID: 0920019640 \nThis event is approved for the following continuing education credits: \n\n4 LU/HSW AIA CE credits \n4 LFA General CE credits\n4 GBCI CE hour(s) for the following specialties: LEED AP BD+C\, LEED AP O+M\, LEED AP ID+C\, WELL AP \n\n \nLearning Objectives \n\nVisualize a path through achieving the LBC Materials Petal\nDefine clear roles and responsibilities for all project team members\nDescribe how contract documents define LBC Materials Petal objectives\nWorkshop a process to get to certification\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Meet Our Panelists\n\n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Matt Root\n					Senior Project Manager at Integrated Eco Strategy \n					Matt manages healthy materials and energy related projects for projects pursuing Living Building Challenge certification\, or at least inspired by the program’s intent. He primarily works closely with design and construction teams to implement processes that support projects in achieving their healthier materials goals.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Lisa Carey Moore\n					Sr. Sustainability Analyst at Integrated Eco Strategy \n					Lisa is involved in all phases of projects to provide support to teams who are looking for materials that avoid ingredients of concern. She works closely with design teams looking for specific products\, and with contractors looking to solve red list issues. She speaks widely on the topic of material ingredients\, using the Six Classes approach to help teams understand where chemicals of concern can be found. She’s been involved in the materials research\, and project support\, for three Living Certified projects: Williams College’s Class of ‘66 Center\, The R.W. Kern Center\, and the Hitchcock Center for the Environment.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Lisa Goodwin Robbins\n					Architect/Specifier at Kalin Associates \n					Working on a wide variety of project types\, Lisa supports other Architects\, both designers and project managers\, in their efforts to be green\, to solve problems\, and to get their projects built. She helps to develop and maintain Kalin Associates’ sustainable design specifications\, LEED\, LBC\, and WELL documentation requirements\, and master specification systems. \nDuring the past ten years\, Lisa has been speaking about healthier building materials and indoor air quality at national and regional conferences. She is committed to raising awareness among Architects and Designers about avoiding toxic chemicals in our built environment.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jim Rogers\n					Engineer at Turner Construction  \n					Jim Rogers has been with Turner Construction since 2014 and has experience in site work\, core & shell\, and finishes. In the past year and a half Jim has worked closely with Integrated Ecostrategy to develop and explore processes on how to implement the materials petal on large scale commercial construction. Jim has been involved with Turner Construction’s Sustainability Team to explore ways to remove chemicals of concern from the construction industry\, reduce material waste\, and to provide effective tools and procedures to review building materials on projects.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sam Batchelor\n					Partner at designLAB Architects \n					Sam Batchelor is a partner at designLAB architects\, a Boston-based architecture firm that works with mission-driven organizations to create spaces that support their work through conservation and stewardship.  Sam also founded and led the MassArt Community/Build Studio for 10 years\, and served as board president for the Community Design Resource Center of Boston\, a non-profit devoted to bringing pro-bono design services to underserved communities.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nLiving Future Collaborative NE\, Facilitators:\nJim Newman\,\nPrincipal at Linnean Solutions \nDiAnn Mroszczak\,\nSustainable Director at PCA
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-building-challenge-materials-petal-deep-dive/
LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
CREATED:20190531T185627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T211501Z
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SUMMARY:Presinar: Reimagining Building Codes: How to Green All Buildings
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920018729 \nThis session discusses how codes and LEED work in concert together with one another to enable a future where green building benefits are available to everyone in every building. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nIdentify opportunities within current traditional building codes that can be addressed via green building measures\nIdentify connections between LEED v4.1 and the International Green Construction Code (2018-IgCC) and review examples where LEED v4 credits and code align\nReview how LEED and green building codes have been incorporated into public policy\, examples include CALGreen/LEED v4 crosswalk\, and provide guidance on how to advocate for similar changes in your area\nImpact green building codes in your community leveraging LEED v4 credits primed for adoption – examples include EQ credit Low Emitting Materials\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, GA\, O+M)\nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/reimagining-building-codes-how-green-all-buildings-12145799
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/reimagining-building-codes-how-green-all-buildings-12145799/
LOCATION:Room Hummingbird\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
CREATED:20190723T173856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T205436Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Picnic at SW Corridor Park
DESCRIPTION:Hello all\, please join us for our annual summer picnic for a relaxing evening of great food\, networking\, and discussion on parks in around Boston and the importance of urban parks. The picnic will be held at SW Corridor Park\, which is located across from Stony Brook Station along the Orange Line. \nWe will start the evening speaking about the role of parks in an urban setting\, the significance they have when it comes to reducing heat islanding effect and much more. Later\, we will have some delicious and healthy food from Wholeheart Provisions and celebrate the summer and open space with some lawn games. We will then have closing remarks by EPMA Chair Lindsey Machamer from Pare Corp. who will talk about parks and stormwater management and some ongoing projects at her firm. \n \nThis event is sponsored by Pare Corporation. \nPare Corporation has been a trusted engineering partner to universities\, owner/developer teams\, architects\, and federal\, state and municipal governments for over 49 years.  Pare currently employs approximately 115 personnel\, including 48 Professional Engineers registered in more than 25 states. Our engineers\, planners and scientists specialize in the areas of civil\, structural\, geotechnical\, environmental\, traffic\, highways\, bridges\, water/wastewater\, marine/waterfront\, dams\, wetlands\, permitting\, GIS\, and Envision and LEED documentation.  Pare’s services range from condition assessments\, feasibility studies\, and master planning to complete sustainable design services\, project permitting\, public outreach\, funding strategies\, and construction administration. Pare is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and is a Charter Member of the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. The firm serves all of the Eastern United States from offices in Lincoln\, RI and Foxboro\, MA. \nThis event is brought to you by the Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts\, a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields providing professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/summer-picnic-at-sw-corridor-parkl/
LOCATION:SW Corridor Park\, 100 Boylston St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190809T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
CREATED:20190517T174628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190731T145136Z
UID:10001460-1565341200-1565348400@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle Charging: Basics and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and the behavior of EV drivers are increasing the demand for electric vehicle charging stations. This session explains the different types of charging available and their suitable applications\, and discusses the planning and installation considerations for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). \nThis session will be presented by \n\nBrian McKinnon\, Regional Manager\, Eastern US and Canada\, New Construction and Electrical Distributors at ChargePoint\nJohn Gilbrook\, Director of Sales\, Northeast US & Canada\, at ChargePoint\nJustin Ries\, LEED AP\, Account Executive\, New England at ChargePoint\n\nCEUs Available: 2 LU AIA credits\, 2 GBCI CE Hour(s) for LEED AP BD+C\, LEED AP O+M \nGBCI ID: 0920019648 \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.Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/electric-vehicle-charging-basics-and-beyond/
LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
CREATED:20190719T172505Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T205130Z
UID:10001318-1565859600-1565866800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Life Cycle Assessment: What You Want to Know
DESCRIPTION:A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a tool for understanding the environmental impacts associated with a material\, a product\, a building\, or an activity. Assessment factors include the material extraction and processing\, manufacturing\, distribution\, use or installation\, and repair/maintenance\, up to and possibly including the disposal and recycling of it. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a document that communicates LCA information. Both the LCA process and EPDs work towards implementing transparency in the built environment. This course will look closely at the nuances of LCAs and EPDs\, and their relations with the Living Building Challenge\, Living Product Challenge\, LEED\, and Green Globes standards. You will learn how to get the information you need to make product decisions\, as well as related advocacy opportunities\, political debate\, and emerging trends and impacts. This course will use the lens of building transparency curated through LCA and EPDs and supplemented with related sustainability initiatives\, ratings\, and standards\, to look at building material impact. \n2 LU HSW CEUs Available
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/life-cycle-assessment-environmental-product-declarations-course/
LOCATION:Room Anchor\, 1st Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
CREATED:20190603T181219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T211612Z
UID:10001534-1566405000-1566410400@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Presinar: Sustainable Synergy: How Manufacturers and Scientists Can Collaborate
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920018995 \nThis webinar explores how science professionals can collaborate with building product manufacturers to overcome challenges in LEED v4.  This program discusses how scientists help manufacturers develop product declarations and documentation for LEED v4 projects and looks at the obstacles of achieving the LEED v4 BD+C MR credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients. The webinar ends with a look at some free resources that can help manufacturers and AEC firms with LEED projects. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDescribe the challenges that building product manufacturers may encounter contributing to LEED v4 BD+C Materials and Resources credits\nReview common LEED Materials and Resources product disclosures that AEC firms request from building product manufacturers\nExplain the challenges of meeting the LEED v4 BD+C MR credit: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Material Ingredients with a Health Product Declaration (HPD)\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, GA) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/sustainable-synergy-how-manufacturers-and-scientists-can-collaborate-12205833
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-sustainable-synergy-how-manufacturers-and-scientists-can-collaborate/
LOCATION:Edison Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
CREATED:20190822T144120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190822T144120Z
UID:10001550-1568023200-1568034000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:USGBC MANE Region: The Next Evolution of LEED v4.1
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will provide participants with a look into LEED v4.1 BD+C\, ID+C\, O+M and the information needed to pursue certification. The focus will be on understanding the goals and outcomes of the LEED v4.1 beta. The newest update to the LEED rating systems\, LEED v4.1\, addresses lessons learned from LEED v4 project teams\, updates performance thresholds and reference standards to ensure LEED remains a global leadership standard\, and expands the marketplace for LEED. \nIn a world that is constantly evolving\, one of the hallmarks of LEED is “continuous improvement.” With each new version\, LEED raises the bar on the green building industry. The latest version of LEED\, LEED v4.1 is the next generation standard for green building design\, construction\, operations and performance. \nDuring this half-day workshop\, USGBC’s technical staff will walk participants through LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C credits including a restructured Materials and Resources section\, the addition of a greenhouse gas emissions metric and updated thresholds. The workshop will also touch on the full life cycle of the building\, by reviewing LEED Operations and Maintenance and recertification options available to projects and how BD+C and ID+C credits are structured to support ongoing performance. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nArticulate the main goals of LEED v4.1 technical development\nList the requirements of key LEED v4.1 BD+C and ID+C prerequisites and credits for success\nIdentify how LEED v4.1 for BD+C and ID+C increases accessibility throughout the rating system and positions LEED to continue to drive market transformation\nIdentify opportunities for continued building performance through LEED for Operations + Maintenance\nLearn about LEED Recertification\n\nPresenter:\nKat Wagenschutz\, Director Technical Solutions\, U.S. Green Building Council \nCredential Maintenance:\nThis workshop qualifies for 3 LEED Specific BD+C\, ID+C\, and O+M GBCI Continuing Education Credits. \nRegistration:\nUSGBC National Individual Members: $69\nNon-Members: $99\nNote: Non-individual members or non-current individual members who select the member ticket will be invoiced.\nJoin or Renew Today
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/usgbc-mane-region-the-next-evolution-of-leed-v4-1/
LOCATION:Fort Point Room\, Atlantic Wharf\, 290 Congress St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collaborations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190912T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
CREATED:20190513T164145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T164145Z
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SUMMARY:USGBC Build it Better: Jersey City 2019
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nUSGBC Build it Better: Jersey City 2019 is U.S. Green Building Council’s premier\, signature event for the Middle Atlantic and New England Regions. This year\, leaders from ten states will gather to network\, learn\, and share ideas. The 2019 conference theme\, Building Performance\, will feature a morning keynote plus several sessions related to new\, existing\, and ongoing building performance. \nOver 1\,800 USGBC member companies\, over 9\,900 LEED Accredited Professionals\, and hundreds green building experts are invited to network\, learn\, and earn continuing education credits. \nUSGBC Build it Better: Jersey City 2019 for our region will be hosted at Liberty House in Jersey City\, New Jersey\, in a beautiful ballroom with a spectacular view of NYC. Our special exhibitor space\, destined for growth in future years\, will highlight our select sponsors. Please plan to join us for this inaugural event! \nLeading Opportunities\nHere is your opportunity to be seen and meet with representatives working in the green building sector. A target market for your services\, products\, and innovations! Partner with us for this inaugural regional conference covering 10 states in the upper northeast. \nContact Vincent Chiusano or Tracie Hall to learn about sponsorship opportunities! \nAccommodations\nSpecial rate available from The Westin Jersey City Newport of $339 per night. Please call Marriott Reservations at 1(800) 937-8461 or (201) 626-2900 on or before Sunday\, August 11\, 2019 to make room reservations. Identify yourself as part of the U.S. Green Building Council group staying at the Westin Jersey City Newport\, located at 479 Washington Boulevard\, Jersey City\, NJ 07310. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/usgbc-build-it-better-jersey-city-2019/
LOCATION:Liberty House Restaurant and Events\, 76 Audrey Zapp Drive\, Jersey City\, NJ\, 07305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
CREATED:20190719T194220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190917T193933Z
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SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Roundtable: WELL
DESCRIPTION:USGBC MA’s mission is to drive sustainable and regenerative design\, construction\, and operation of the built environment. The only way to accomplish our mission is to collaborate with community members. To that end\, we are kicking off a series of practice (architects\, engineers\, contractors….) and topic (health & wellness\, net zero\, living buildings…) roundtables.This Health and Wellness Roundtable will take place at Jacobs Engineering and focus on the WELL building standard. The Jacobs office at 120 Saint James Ave in Boston has received LEED V4 Gold\, WELL V1 Gold\, and Fitwel 3 stars. Join us to learn about the features that make this a wellness focused office and the challenges that the design team faced during design and construction through certification. This is a great opportunity to come together and share information about WELL\, discuss current WELL projects you and your firm are pursuing\, and learn from Jacobs Engineering’s experience with the WELL process. \nThe 120 St. James entrance is fixed\, please enter from 120 St. James – do not use the 200 Clarendon St. entrance. \n2 LU HSW CEUs Available \n\nThis event is free for USGBC MA Members!If you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout.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.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-well/
LOCATION:Jacobs Engineering\, 120 St. James Avenue 5th Floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
CREATED:20190603T181211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T211741Z
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SUMMARY:Presinar: LEED Residential: The Evolution Towards Higher Performing Homes
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920018820 \nThis session looks at “Why LEED for your Home” and provides an overview of the new LEED v4.1 Residential offerings from USGBC. Panelists representing 2018 Power Builders and LEED Homes award recipients will talk about why LEED is valuable to their company and look at how they are successful in addressing green building challenges at the project and portfolio level. Attendees can learn about their hands-on experience with LEED through case studies of their award winning projects. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nIdentify how LEED and the next iteration of the rating system\, LEED v4.1\, will drive higher performing residential buildings\nUnderstand how LEED can be applied to different project types through case studies\nView LEED for residential projects through different lenses such as health\, social equity\, climate\, and resilience\nIdentify the business case and financial drivers that help developers and home builders decide on implementing LEED on single and multifamily projects\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, Homes\, GA) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/leed-residential-evolution-towards-higher-performing-homes-12180583
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-leed-residential-the-evolution-towards-higher-performing-homes/
LOCATION:Edison Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190924T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012056
CREATED:20190729T195243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190912T144654Z
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SUMMARY:Fulbright University Vietnam: Sustainability in New Campus Design
DESCRIPTION:Date: September 24th | Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Location: 38 Sidney Street | Cambridge\, MA 02139\, Suite 180\nOverview\nCarrying forward the legacy of its namesake\, Senator J. William Fulbright\, a champion of international educational exchange\, Fulbright University Vietnam (FUV) is the country’s first independent\, non-profit institution of higher education. The landmark institution aspires to serve Vietnamese society through innovative teaching programs and impactful research aimed at supporting Vietnam’s continued development\, while addressing the grand challenges facing Vietnam and the world. The university\, representing a collaboration between the United States government and the government of Vietnam\, was officially announced in 2016 by President Obama during his visit to Ho Chi Minh City. \nReflecting its cultural and educational mandate\, FUV aims to set a precedent in sustainable and resilient planning for the next generation of Vietnamese and global leaders. We will look at a number of issues that shaped this project\, including how critical early decision-making and commitments impact opportunities for sustainable development throughout its design and construction life cycle; how FUV’s unique approach to environmental design is integrated with the cultural and contextual experience of the campus to create a forward-thinking design firmly rooted in its place; and the role of the university in acknowledging and addressing local environmental challenges while also advancing regional and global standards of sustainable development. \nRefreshments will be served during the event. \n  \n \n \nThis event is hosted and sponsored by Siena Construction Corporation. \n \nMeet Our Speakers\n  \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Steven Garcia\n					Project Director\, SHoP \n					Steven is a project director at SHoP and has played an integral role in the design\, coordination\, management\, and delivery of SHoP’s high-profile projects in Africa\, Southeast Asia\, and the United States. Since joining SHoP in 2010\, Steven has directed several of the firm’s leading institutional and infrastructure projects including Fulbright University Vietnam\, Botswana Innovation Hub\, 9 Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn\, master plans for LaGuardia and JFK Airports in New York City\, and Miami Innovation District. He has made key contributions to the development of innovative structural and enclosure systems\, large-scale planning efforts\, and the design of high-performance spaces such as auditoriums and biotechnology laboratories. He holds a Master of Architecture from Columbia University GSAPP and has taught digital media seminars and studio design courses at Cornell University\, Columbia University\, and the University of Pennsylvania. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Dana Getman\n					Associate Principle\, SHoP \n					Dana Getman is an Associate Principal at SHoP Architects\, leading some of the firm’s most complex projects. Her institutional work includes the Fulbright University in Vietnam\, the National Veterans Resource Center at Syracuse University\, and several projects under a Design Excellence contract with the State Department\, including the U.S. Embassy in Tegucigalpa\, Honduras\, and the U.S. Consulate in Milan. Dana recently led the design team of 111 West 57th Street\, a 1\,400-foot tall terracotta and bronze supertall residential tower overlooking Central Park\, as well as the master plan and key first phase projects\, the Essex Market and 242 Broome\, for the Seward Park redevelopment in New York City.  Dana currently chairs the Urban Land Institute Next in New York\, is a member of the urban planning committee of the Municipal Art Society\, and lectures regularly on SHoP’s approach to architecture and urbanism. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and a Master of Architecture II from Yale University. Her teaching includes studio design courses at both of those institutions\, as well as at Columbia University. \n  \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Nico Kienzl DDes\, LEED Fellow\, ASHRAE HBDP\n					Director\, Atelier Ten\, New York Office \n					Nico is a founding director of Atelier Ten’s New York City office and member of Atelier Ten’s US and international leadership group. He has over 20 years of experience in sustainability consulting with expertise on the application of advanced building analysis for façade optimization\, daylight and shading analysis\, and optimization of building systems. \nNico has played a significant role on a variety of residential\, commercial\, institutional\, cultural\, and masterplan projects throughout the United States\, Europe\, and the Middle East where he has not only shaped the environmental performance\, but also influenced the building industry in moving into a more sustainable future. As Director\, he has consulted on over 120 high-performance building projects\, many of which have sought Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification\, including the first LEED Platinum condominium in New York City\, the first LEED Platinum university campus under LEED-ND\, and most recently the ambitious expansion of the Science\, Education\, & Innovation Center at the American Museum of Natural History. His exemplary contributions to green building and significant professional achievements within the community of LEED professionals led him to be among an elite group of 43 exceptional green building professionals worldwide to be named LEED Fellow of 2012\, the most prestigious designation awarded by Green Building Certification Institute. \nNico is a member of the Board of Directors for the Urban Green Council and Storefront for Art and Architecture. He served as a Representative Member and Peer Reviewer for the U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Green Building Federal Advisory Committee and GSA Design Excellence Program\, respectively\, and is a High-Performance Building Design Professional under the U.S. American Society of Heating\, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers. Nico has held teaching engagements at various institutions including Harvard Graduate School of Design\, Pratt Institute\, and Columbia University. \nHe received a Doctor of Design from the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University\, holds a Master of Science in Building Technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, and received his Diploma in Architecture from the Technical University of Munich.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/fulbright-university-vietnam-sustainability-in-new-campus-design/
LOCATION:Siena Construction\, 38 Sidney St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
CREATED:20190730T143533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190730T143533Z
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SUMMARY:Start Smart: Clean Energy from the Ground Up
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: Sept 25th\, 2019 | Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Location: Bentley University\, 175 Forest St\, Waltham\, MA 02452\nStart Smart will offer residential new construction professionals the opportunity to learn the latest information on reliable\, cost-effective\, energy-efficient technologies and incentives with the goal of smoothly integrating them into the home building process. Attendees will connect with others already successfully implementing these technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of homes while making them more affordable to operate. With three concurrent tracks\, attendees will have the opportunity to choose the sessions that are most applicable to their business and future projects while engaging with multiple experts. \nThrough this workshop there will be three concurrent tracks where attendees will:\n\nLearn more about how clean energy solutions improve home performance and customer satisfaction.\nUnderstand how to maximize incentives to improve project economics.\nEngage with other industry professionals to ensure install quality and compatibility through best practices and case studies.\nBuild partnerships through networking for future projects.\n\nThe core focus will be on air source heat pumps\, geothermal heat pumps\, solar PV\, and solar thermal for new construction projects. All technologies discussed are cost-effective\, readily deployable\, and will continue to play a larger role in the Massachusetts marketplace. \nCEUS Available:\n\nAIA\nASHRAE\nPassive House US – Pending\nLEED\nBPI\nHERS Rater\nCSL – Pending \nWho Should Attend:\nBuilders & Developers | Architects | HERS Raters | HVAC Installers | Solar Installers | Engineers \nSpeakers Include:\n\nJohn Moore\, New England Solar Hot Water | Tim Gould\, Ace Energy | David Lis\, NEEP | Craig Foley\, LAER Reality | Amanda Schneck | Larry Lissard | Bobby de Sousa\, Mass Save Energy Code Support | Jamie Leef\, SunBug Solar | Mark Durrenberger\, New England Clean Energy \nRegister Today\n  \n\nAbout Abode Energy Management\nAbode Energy Management is a boutique energy consulting firm driving efficiency improvements for New England’s built environment. We are passionate about helping our industry grow through a training-based\, collaborative approach.  Our collective experience in building performance\, renewables\, clean energy financing\, utility program implementation\, community engagement\, and workforce development form the foundation that enables us to deliver data-driven results for our partners and clients. \nAbout MassCEC\nThe Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation\, deliver statewide environmental benefits and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. MassCEC works to increase the adoption of clean energy while driving down costs and delivering financial\, environmental\, and economic development benefits to energy users and utility customers across the state.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/startsmart19/
LOCATION:Bentley University\, 175 Forest St\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190926T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
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UID:10001427-1569521700-1569527100@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Canceled: Central MA Presinar: LEED Case Study: Mall of American Expansion
DESCRIPTION:Phil Stien and Shona O’Dea of DLR Group will discuss the process of LEED certification for three separate components of the Mall of America expansion project: the retail addition\, the office building\, and the JW Marriott hotel. Nathan Klutz\, construction director for the mall\, will also be present to detail the owner’s commitment to LEED building certification and explain the sustainable components of the building’s operation. \n\n\nObjectives\n\nUnderstand the major differences between LEED New Construction and LEED Core and Shell rating systems\nKnow the elements in sustainable site selection that contribute the most LEED credits\nDefine how to separate LEED projects that are part of the same development\nKnow several unique options for achieving LEED Innovation in Design credits\n\n\n\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-leed-case-study-mall-of-american-expansion/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
CREATED:20190603T181240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T212318Z
UID:10001308-1571243400-1571248800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Presinar: LEED and Human Health
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920018733\nEvery LEED project protects and improves the health of people across the globe via macro level strategies AND the health of occupants in the project via building level strategies. For example\, improving energy efficiency in one building reduces pollutants in the air and greenhouse gas emissions across the globe\, thereby helping global health. Water efficiency in one building helps protect water resources available globally. In addition\, LEED incorporates strategies targeted at improving the health specifically of the occupants in the building by optimizing indoor air quality\, material impacts\, lighting\, biophilia\, sound\, and other parameters. We recognize that all of our actions are connected and have an impact on health and quality of life\, and LEED is designed to optimize our impacts. Attendees will come away from this session with a deeper understanding of how LEED affects our everyday lives and improves health and wellness.\nCourse Objectives:\n\nIdentify the health and wellness impacts from LEED v4 Indoor Environmental Quality credits\nRecognize health impacts of LEED v4 Water credits\nRecognize health impacts of LEED v4 Location & Transportation credits\nIdentify connection between energy savings and health benefits in LEED v4 Energy & Atmosphere credits\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, O+M\, ID+C\, GA)\nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/leed-and-human-health-12150539#
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-leed-and-human-health/
LOCATION:Edison Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
CREATED:20190311T202640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T194949Z
UID:10001286-1571854500-1571859900@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Full Circle Urban Forestry\, Introducing Urban Wood Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:Many common urban tree removal practices in the United States view felled urban trees as costly waste. However\, trees removed from our cities and communities due to death\, storm damage\, or other circumstances are a resource worth saving. When processed\, sold\, and utilized\, the U.S. could produce nearly 4 billion board feet annually to cushion local economies\, reduce expenses for communities\, and provide a sustainable\, renewable resource for distinctive finishes in built spaces. \nThis presentation will provide an overview of the urban wood industry and include the considerations necessary by designers\, specifiers\, and contractors wishing to utilize urban wood. \n\n\nObjectives\n\nLearn of the extent of urban wood as a resource available to the construction industry and how it connects with LEED BD+C Homes V4 MR Environmental Preferred products\nUnderstand the necessary interconnectivity required between communities\, sawmills\, and lumber distributors to make the use of urban wood as easy and financially viable as possible and boost LEED BD+C Homes V4 MR Environguage and concepts needed to promote the use of urban wood by designers and owners.\nLearn the means to correctly specify urban wood for a project; ensuring that the architect\, contractor and millworker understand the special procedures needed to use urban wood.\nUnderstand the technical challenges of using urban wood. Learn the benefits beyond the application – environmental\, economic\, and societal and how it can work with LEED BD+C V4 Construction Waste Management\n\n\n\n\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-full-circle-urban-forestry-introducing-urban-wood-opportunities/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
CREATED:20191008T184051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191018T180155Z
UID:10001562-1573030800-1573036200@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Living Building Challenge
DESCRIPTION:With this training course you will learn the basic knowledge of the Living Building Challenge–a philosophy\, advocacy tool\, and certification program that addresses development at all scales. The Living Building Challenge is the built environment’s most rigorous performance standard. It calls for the creation of building projects that operate as cleanly\, beautifully\, and efficiently as nature’s architecture.To be certified\, projects must meet a series of ambitious performance requirements\, including net zero energy\, waste\, and water\, plus over a minimum of twelve months of continuous occupancy. \n \n \n  \n\n\n\nLearning objectives:\n1. Understand the basic philosophy of the Living Building Challenge \n2. Describe the key components of the program \n3. Discuss the rationale for restorative design principles \n4. Identify and locate the resources provided by the International Living Future Institute for deeper engagement
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-living-building-challenge-2/
LOCATION:Conference Room Windrose\, 5th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
CREATED:20191011T193256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191106T214405Z
UID:10001563-1573722000-1573727400@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Building Better for Trash\, Recycling\, and Organics
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to ensure designers understand the space and electrical requirements necessary for dock space\, and the internal storage of trash\, recycling\, organic food waste\, and special materials. Lack of planning for these elements have direct effects on the ability to sort and separate waste materials\, custodial safety\, and the cost of waste contracts. \nLearning Objectives\n\nplanning for access by waste hauling vehicles\nplanning for external space necessary for waste containers\nplanning for internal container storage\nplanning for movement of containers throughout facility\n\nMeet Our Speakers\nGretchen Carey is the Recycling and Organics Coordinator of New England for Republic Services. She is also a LEED Green Associate and Zero Waste TRUE advisor\, and has been in the solid waste field for 13 years. Gretchen is also the President of the statewide non-profit\, MassRecycle. \nBrendan Dalton is the Republic Services Sales Manager for the Boston Business unit. He has spent 14 years in the solid waste industry and is an expert in the financial aspects of solid waste planning. \nRefund policy: Refunds will be accepted up until 7 days before the event. \n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/building-better-for-trash-recycling-and-organics/
LOCATION:Room Hercules\, 17th floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
CREATED:20190603T181155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T212459Z
UID:10001532-1574267400-1574272800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Presinar: Teslas vs. Ducks - Can Zero Energy Buildings Kill the Duck?
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920019344 \nIn this session thought leaders from a national lab\, a utility company\, and a building design firm discuss if cheap\, plentiful\, green energy lies beyond today’s net zero energy trend. As more net zero energy buildings and utility scale photovoltaic projects come on line\, the combined power generated by renewable energy sources is flooding the grid around noon causing supply to exceed demand. Later as solar generation falls off\, demand peaks in the late afternoon creating the infamous duck curve. Designing net zero energy buildings it not the end-game. We need to match renewable energy resources with energy use for future buildings. Add the explosive growth of electric vehicles and megafactories churning batteries for energy storage and one can begin to imagine a future where energy flows in completely different ways.  This presentation focuses beyond net zero energy to what challenges need to be considered next to continue the transition toward a renewable energy future. Buildings and the grid will need to matching clean energy sources with demand based on the sun\, weather\, and energy storage. Three experts will focusing on upcoming issues at building scale\, community scale and grid scale related to the complex system interaction between net zero energy buildings\, large scale renewable deployment\, explosive electric vehicle adoption\, falling battery storage costs\, changing rate structures and renewable energy metering rules and the limited capacity of the grid. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nIdentify what causes the duck curve and why it is a problem for the grid and how localized batteries combined with photovoltaics can reduce demand on the grid.\nIdentify how utility rate structures can encourage the installation of batteries to support the grid.\nRecognize how controls can help match supply and demand.\nIdentify ways in which electric vehicles can increase demand on the grid or potentially help to support the grid.\n\nCredits: GBCI (LEED General) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/teslas-vs-ducks-can-zero-energy-buildings-kill-duck-12319903
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-teslas-vs-ducks-can-zero-energy-buildings-kill-the-duck/
LOCATION:Edison Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191120T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
CREATED:20190311T202740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191003T194835Z
UID:10001288-1574273700-1574279100@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Construction Waste Management in LEED
DESCRIPTION:Waste is a big part of the environmental impact of our buildings. In 2003\, 170 million tons of construction and demolition waste were generated in the US and\, of that\, 61% from nonresidential construction projects. This third course in a series directed at LEED for contractors\, will provide you with tools and resources to effectively manage the construction and demolition waste on your project in order to meet LEED requirements. This course is geared to contractors but will benefit anyone wanting to learn about this credit.Although this course does not require knowledge of the credit\, you may experience a better learning outcome if you review the credits beforehand. You can find the prerequisite here and the credit here. \nAs part of the course you will find additional reading materials in the Additional Resource section. Please take a look at the MR prerequisite and credit forms to familiarize yourself with what information is needed for the credit and how it is to be presented. Also\, please read the brief article on landfills and how they work as background for understanding the impetus for the credit. \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: SITES AP playlist\nKey concepts for contractors and builders\n\n\n\nObjectives\n\nDevelop a LEED-compliant construction and demolition waste management plan\nImplement construction and demolition waste management strategies on a LEED project\nDetermine LEED-appropriate waste diversion strategies for your project\nAnticipate construction and demolition waste management challenges on your LEED project\nProduce LEED-compliant documentation for construction and demolition waste management\n\n\n\n\n\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-construction-waste-management-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:20191218T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T012057
CREATED:20190603T180924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T150903Z
UID:10001531-1576686600-1576692000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Presinar: Approaching Net Zero: Solutions for Commercial Buildings
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920019345\nThis session will present zero energy design as cost-competitive strategy for commercial buildings by sharing the latest research and guidance from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)\, and showcasing the different paths to zero energy taken by REI\, Suncoast Credit Union and others. The Department of Energy will open the session with an overview of zero energy and current trends in the market. Outdoor recreation equipment retailer REI will share how an integrated design process and an early zero energy goal informed their new distribution center in Goodyear\, Arizona. Suncoast Credit Union will describe how the company has become a leader in sustainable building practices through development of zero energy banking facilities. NREL will provide practical guidance on doing zero energy right from RFP through operation\, as well as strategies for getting to zero with taller buildings.\nCourse Objectives:\n\nIdentify how market conditions for renewable energy and advances in building technologies are making it more feasible to achieve net zero energy in commercial buildings\nDescribe how zero energy goals can be achieved in new\, retrofit\, and core and shell construction with strong performance in Optimize Energy Performance in LEED v4 BD+C.\nExplain how energy savings strategies can also contribute to WELL v1 Feature 82 rating system achievements by offering improvements to individual comfort.\nDescribe how early integrated design and performance-based procurement will facilitate will facilitate zero energy buildings and stronger performance in energy efficiency when pursuing the Renewable Energy Production Credit in LEED v4 BD+C\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, WELL\, GA)\nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/approaching-net-zero-solutions-commercial-buildings-12319992
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-approaching-net-zero-solutions-for-commercial-buildings/
LOCATION:Edison Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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