BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Built Environment Plus X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111701 CREATED:20220311T023825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T170653Z UID:10001740-1651762800-1651770000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Intro to Designing a Net Zero Building DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn the components of Zero Net. It may seem out of reach\, but firms are turning these hurdles into opportunities. Join us as we examine case studies\, detailing integrated systems and creative solutions that make Net Zero Energy (ZNE) a reality. \nThis course is taught by Mike Swenson\, CCP\, CEM\, LEED AP BDC\, Senior Associate\, Commissioning and Sustainable Design at BR+A\, and Ari Greenberg\, PE\, HVAC Engineer and Energy Analyst at BR+A. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 14th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131177 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of the John J. Sbrega Health and Science Building via BR+A taken by ©Edward Caruso \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-designing-a-net-zero-building/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DesigningNetZero-Sbrega_BRA-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111701 CREATED:20210617T021149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T141353Z UID:10001660-1652443200-1652446800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Lisa Carey-Moore\nCo-Chair: Connie (Tzou) Wijaranakula\nBoard Liaison: Jenn Taranto\nBoard Liaison: Heather Henriksen\nBoard Liaison: Rebecca Schofield\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - Owner's Perspective\n Alexandria Real Estate Equities Develops and owns extensive life sciences properties throughout the Greater Boston region.  They cater to a demanding life science sector that demands Class A space.  Health and Wellness is one of the important aspects of these developments.Rick Malmstrom is the Executive Director – Sustainability Operations at Alexandria\, and will talk about their approach to delivering healthy buildings. \n\nFeatured Leaders: \nRick Malmstrom – Executive Director\, Sustainability Operations at Alexandria Real Estate Equities\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Reflection and Year Ahead\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - ???? Bright Ideas in Lighting\n Lighting\, both natural and manufactured\, is essential to human health and wellness. The roundtable speakers will share their work in the field\, with a discussion of the whole life cycle impacts of lighting\, as well as the idea of “perception……” Please join us to learn\, and to share your ideas and experiences in the realm of light \nFeaturing Lighting Leaders: \nAlexandra Gadawski AIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP – Architect / Sustainability leader at HMFH Architects \nKeith Yancey IALD\, AIA\, LC\, P.E. – Principal at Lam Partners \nMelissa Mattes LC\, LFA\, – Senior Lighting Designer at Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Big Wins and Challenges in Building Rating Certifications\n More info to come – Presentations of built projects by local leaders discussing the successes and challenges when using various rating systems to drive health and wellness in the finished design. \n \n \n \n \n \n September - Member Input & Planning Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Materials Universe\n The products we use to construct our buildings and create engaging interior spaces are expected to do more than serve a function or aesthetic. Today’s materials are being asked to have healthier ingredients\, lower embodied carbon and promote circularity\, and\, if they’re really well conceived\, address inequities and injustice throughout their supply chains.\n \nBuilding and product certifications\, as well as commitments like the 2030 Challenge or AIA Material’s Pledge provide us with frameworks for setting materials goals. Research continues to evolve to support\, or even challenge\, the use of certain materials. It’s a lot to stay on top of given that product selection is likely only one facet of our work.\n \nJack Dinning of Brightworks Sustainability\, and a materials consultant to Harvard’s Office of Sustainability\, has been regularly mapping the building products ecosystem\, and is looking to engage practitioners at all levels of experience to share information and strategies for pursuing optimized materials goals.\n \nNote: Attendees will get access to a Miro board prior to the session that will be the focus of the collaborative discussion and once complete\, can serve as a resource for accelerating the work of optimized materials.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Health & Wellness sponsor Superior Essex!\n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-4-2021-08-12-2021-11-11/2022-05-13/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111701 CREATED:20220516T185940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T203942Z UID:10001750-1653415200-1653418800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Second Annual Building Code Virtual Trivia Night! DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a virtual Trivia Night- all about building design codes!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nYou’ll test your knowledge and learn more about codes like ASHRAE 62.1\, LEED\, WELL AP\, IECC Façade/Envelope Design\, and the IBC. If you don’t know what these acronyms stand for – no worries! We will introduce you to the code and ask only guess-able questions. \n– We will be using Zoom and Kahoot. No need to install any extra apps- you can simply join the Kahoot game from your computer or phone browser. \n– We welcome all students and professionals in the architecture/engineering/energy industries. \n– There will be cash prizes for podium winners. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmerging Professionals Community Stewards\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals and BSA EPNet. \nThis event is FREE for BE+ Emerging Professional Members and any emerging professional who has been in the green building industry for 3 years or less. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/second-annual-building-code-virtual-trivia-night/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,EPMA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Trivia-Night-feature-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111701 CREATED:20220311T033543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T162050Z UID:10001742-1655200800-1655380800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Healthy Materials DESCRIPTION:In this course\, participants will learn which Materials and Resources (MR) credits in LEED v4 your project can easily achieve\, and what you need to know to get them. The MR credits in LEED v4 move us away from single-attribute product selection\, and toward having a richer set of data to make more robust product selections using multiple attributes. The following will be covered: \nProduct transparency and LEED \nHealth Product Declarations and Cradle to Cradle \nEnvironmental Product Declarations \nSourcing of Raw Materials \nLow-emitting materials\, occupant health\, and LEED \nAll About VOCs: content and emissions We’ll look at the things to watch out for in key product categories\, and how you can identify preferable alternatives. \n  \nThis course is split into two sessions: \n\nJune 14th from 10am to 1pm\nJune 16th from 9am to 12pm\n\n  \nThis course is taught by Brent Ehrlich. As BuildingGreen’s Products & Materials Specialist\, Brent excels at deep\, unbiased\, and nuanced technical research on the health and environmental impacts of green building products and materials. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 24th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131773 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo by kindfolk on Unsplash \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/healthy-materials/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HealthyMaterials-kindfolk-x7JLwunX0M0-unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111701 CREATED:20220412T181741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T181749Z UID:10001744-1655218800-1655226000@builtenvironmentplus.org 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. \nThis course is taught by Jennifer Taranto LEED AP ID+C\, BD+C\, WELL AP\, Vice President of Sustainability\, Global Services\, STO Building Group. With more than 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate and construction industry\, Jennifer gets involved in the early stages of design and construction to define the client’s sustainability goals and help the project team create an internal roadmap to achieve them. With her guidance and expertise\, organizations around the world have been able to improve people’s health and wellbeing while reducing the construction and operating costs of facilities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 24th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131150 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of the Cambridge Savings Bank Operations Center via SMMA \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-well-building-standard-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IntrotoWELL_SMMA_CSB-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111701 CREATED:20220428T211625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T211632Z UID:10001747-1657630800-1657645200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:WELL AP Exam Prep Course: Part 1 DESCRIPTION:The new WELL AP exam will evaluate your practical knowledge and understanding of WELL v2. Part 1 of the course will help you prepare for the new WELL AP exam by identifying the reference documents which the WELL AP exam is based on. \nPart 1 of the course will cover in depth the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the WELL AP exam across the first 5 of 11 content areas (the 10 WELL v2 concepts and their features\, and WELL certification). \nLastly\, this course will review what to expect from how the new WELL AP exam is structured\, and the types of questions to anticipate. Upon completion of the course\, it is strongly recommended to continue studies with the guidance and content covered within the course prior to sitting for the WELL AP exam. \n  \nThis course is taught by Michael Munn\, LEED AP BD&C\, WELL Faculty\, CPHC\, Sustainability Consultant and Owner at The Green Engineer. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by June 21st\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131151 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is Akamai Technologies Global Headquarters by Sasaki. Photography by ©Anton Grassl and ©Andy Caulfield. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/well-ap-exam-prep-course-part-1/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WELLAP_Akamai_Sasaki_AntonGrassl_AndyCaulfield-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111701 CREATED:20220428T212411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T212418Z UID:10001748-1657803600-1657818000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:WELL AP Exam Prep Course: Part 2 DESCRIPTION:The new WELL AP exam will evaluate your practical knowledge and understanding of WELL v2. Part 2 of the course will help you prepare for the new WELL AP exam by covering in depth the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the WELL AP exam across the remaining 6 of 11 content areas (the 10 WELL v2 concepts and their features\, and WELL certification)\, picking up on what was not covered in Part 1 of this course. \nLastly\, this course will review what to expect from how the new WELL AP exam is structured\, and the types of questions to anticipate. Upon completion of the course\, it is strongly recommended to continue studies with the guidance and content covered within the course prior to sitting for the WELL AP exam. \n  \nThis course is taught by Michael Munn\, LEED AP BD&C\, WELL Faculty\, CPHC\, Sustainability Consultant and Owner at The Green Engineer. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by June 23rd\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131152 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is Akamai Technologies Global Headquarters by Sasaki. Photography by ©Anton Grassl and ©Andy Caulfield. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/well-ap-exam-prep-course-part-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WELLAP_Akamai_Sasaki_AntonGrassl_AndyCaulfield-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111702 CREATED:20210617T135918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T094004Z UID:10001674-1658923200-1658926800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nReach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Empowered to Lead: AEC Commitments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Women are leading many of the national AEC commitments established in response to the Carbon 2019 Summit in Chicago. The commitments represent hundreds of architecture\, design\, engineering\, and construction firms across the country\, united in a common goal. At our roundtable\, we will have guest experts from each sector to guide the discussion about advancing sustainability efforts nationally while balancing careers and projects in their own firms. We will talk about how women can be empowered to lead\, how we can get involved in opportunities beyond our own companies\, and about the challenges in doing so. \nSubject Matter ExpertsAndrea Love\, AIA\, LEED Fellow | Principal\, Director of Building Science | Payette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-roundtable-11-15/2022-07-27/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WomeninGreenRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111702 CREATED:20220307T231004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T150937Z UID:10001728-1660039200-1660046400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® for MEP Engineers DESCRIPTION:This course provides an overview of the LEED Rating system’s energy\, indoor environmental quality and plumbing credits. It drills down into what building engineers need to know to optimize LEED certification. \nStudents will gain an understanding of energy modeling criteria\, building energy metering requirements\, refrigerant management and grid harmonization strategies. They will learn the fundamentals of potable water-use reduction and water metering. Finally\, they’ll become familiar with indoor air quality and thermal comfort requirements while also diving into lighting\, daylight and views. This course is intended for building design engineers. It will be held virtually and is a combination of presentation and discussion. \nThis course is taught by Chris Schaffner\, PE\, LEED Fellow\, BEMP\, WELL AP \, Principal at The Green Engineer. \nBackground photo above by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by July 19th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1135183 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-for-mep-engineers/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LEEDMEP_pawal-czerwinski-upsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111702 CREATED:20220408T175501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T175508Z UID:10001743-1660662000-1660669200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Passive House 201: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction DESCRIPTION:This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard. \nConcepts will include building envelope & insulation\, air tightness\, thermal bridging\, testing & verification\, and mechanical systems. A brief review of Passive House basics will be included\, though some familiarity is recommended. \nThis course is taught by Aaron Gunderson. Aaron is the Executive Director of Passive House Massachusetts\, overseeing member engagement\, public outreach\, educational programing\, and organizational administration. He is a Certified Passive House Tradesperson and an accredited LEED professional with prior experience in community outreach & development for clean-tech companies and solar power installers. He holds a Master’s in Sustainability from Harvard University where he focused on sustainable building design\, embodied carbon and energy analysis\, greenhouse gas reporting\, and community-level climate adaptation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Objectives\n Learn about designing projects to the Passive House standard and details to focus on\, including thermal & air barriers. \nLearn about common construction issues and strategies to successfully build PH projects. \nLearn about methods to achieve PH air tightness metrics and conduct testing & verification on the envelope. \nLearn about mechanical systems\, including VRFs\, heat pumps\, and ERVs\, and things to consider when designing for them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by July 26th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131154 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of The Distillery via Icon Architecture URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/passive-house-201-technical-aspects-of-design-construction-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PH201-TheDistillery_IconArchitecture-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111703 CREATED:20220801T131620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T150451Z UID:10001560-1664888400-1664902800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® Green Associate Exam Prep (2 Part Course) DESCRIPTION:This LEED® Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate exam. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam and to lightly cover the AP specialty exams. \nIt will be a fast-paced class for real estate professionals\, architects\, engineers\, 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 you will be eligible to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam at a local testing center. \nThis occurrence will happen in two parts and only needs one registration to attend both: \n\nTuesday October 4th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\nThursday October 6th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\n\n  \nThis course is taught by Patrick Boyle\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, Assistant Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by September 13th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131031 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of the Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center\, Lafayette College via The Green Engineer / Payette taken by © Robert Benson. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-green-associate-exam-prep-two-part/2022-10-04/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LEEDGA-Rockwell_TGE_Payette_RobertBensonPhoto-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T190000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111703 CREATED:20220906T145438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T141951Z UID:10001770-1664906400-1664910000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Career Panel DESCRIPTION:What does a career in the built environment industry look like? Come hear from three professionals that are passionate about sustainability and equity in the built environment. They will tell you about their unique journey into the industry\, current goals\, and career advice for students and emerging professionals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n   \nChristina Hoover\, AIA\, WELL AP Associate \nWith seven years of experience\, Associate and Architect Christina Hoover has developed a deep portfolio of higher education campus planning and multi-family\, mixed-use housing projects. Since joining Elkus Manfredi Architects in 2015\, she has been a champion of purposeful place-making and smart\, sustainable urban planning\, accompanied by her passion for skills-based volunteerism and mentorship of emerging professionals. Her recent work includes a 65% affordable housing project at the ongoing CambridgeSide Redevelopment and renovations to four academic buildings at Simmons University to enable a new Living/Learning Center and state-of-the-art Science Center. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University\, and completed international studies in the United Kingdom and Italy. \n  \nAustin Lee\, Associate \nAustin Lee\, an Associate at Elkus Manfredi Architects\, has twelve years of experience in a wide range of master planning and architecture projects\, including the Joan and Edgar Booth Theatre for Boston University and the Little Building Residence Hall for Emerson College. Austin is an advocate for sustainable design and the built environment\, and his recent work includes a pair of buildings for the University of Southern Maine in Portland slated for completion in fall 2023: a 40\,000-square-foot Career and Student Success Center featuring a hybrid mass timber structure and a 580-bed pre-certified Passive House residential commons. Prior to joining Elkus Manfredi in 2015\, Austin worked in Shenzhen\, China. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n  \n  \nSamira Ahmadi \nSamira Ahmadi is the Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio LLC\, an energy and sustainability consulting firm\, serving regional and national clients looking for sustainable solutions in the built environment. Her practice focuses on sustainability and energy performance analyses for new construction and existing building retrofit projects that are pursuing LEED certification and energy upgrades\, occupant’s health and comfort in the built environment\, and post-occupancy evaluation\, and measurement and verification. Samira has more than 12 years of experience in energy modeling and sustainability consulting. She is an advocate of sustainability and energy efficiency in the built environment and has served on the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter Board of Directors. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Committee. \nThis event is FREE for BE+ Emerging Professionals Members and Emerging Professionals who have been in the green building industry for 3 years or less. \n  \nBackground photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-career-panel/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,Emerging Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Artboard-1-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111703 CREATED:20220801T131620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T150451Z UID:10001561-1665061200-1665075600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® Green Associate Exam Prep (2 Part Course) DESCRIPTION:This LEED® Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate exam. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam and to lightly cover the AP specialty exams. \nIt will be a fast-paced class for real estate professionals\, architects\, engineers\, 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 you will be eligible to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam at a local testing center. \nThis occurrence will happen in two parts and only needs one registration to attend both: \n\nTuesday October 4th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\nThursday October 6th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\n\n  \nThis course is taught by Patrick Boyle\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, Assistant Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by September 13th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131031 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of the Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center\, Lafayette College via The Green Engineer / Payette taken by © Robert Benson. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-green-associate-exam-prep-two-part/2022-10-06/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LEEDGA-Rockwell_TGE_Payette_RobertBensonPhoto-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T100000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111703 CREATED:20220928T154839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221014T154805Z UID:10001774-1666600200-1666605600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Winthrop Center Tower: Sustainability and Wellness Tour DESCRIPTION:Join BE+ Emerging Professionals for a tour of the sustainability and wellness features of the under-construction Winthrop Center Tower! \nThe Winthrop Center Tower is making history in Boston as the largest Passive House office building in the world in addition to achieving LEED Platinum and WELL Core Gold certifications. Developed by Millennium Partners\, the Winthrop Center Tower is a mixed-use project consisting of a ground-level Great Hall with retail and restaurant space open to the public\, 21 floors of Class A office space\, and 26 floors of luxury residential units. This tour will take participants to the active project site for a behind-the-scenes look at the sustainability and wellness features of the project. \nLocation Notes: \nThe Winthrop Discovery Center – 40 Franklin Street\, Boston\, MA 02110 \nAs this tour takes place on an active construction site\, all participants must sign a waiver\, wear close-toed boots\, and wear a safety vest and hard hat. Participants must indicate whether they need a safety vest and hard hat in their registration form. \nThis is free for Emerging Professionals. General Admission ticket sales support the BE+ Emerging Professional Community. \nThis event was planned and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/winthrop-center-tower-sustainability-and-wellness-tour/ LOCATION:The Winthrop Discovery Center\, 40 Franklin Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/WinthropCenterTowerSustainabilityandWellnessTour-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111703 CREATED:20220531T183614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221004T170247Z UID:10001759-1666710000-1666717200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Intro to SITES DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable SITES Initiative is the most comprehensive system for creating sustainable and resilient land development projects. Land is a crucial component of the built environment and can be planned\, designed\, developed and maintained to protect and enhance the benefits we derive from healthy functioning landscapes. Participants will learn how to create ecologically resiliency that benefits the environment\, property owners\, and local and regional communities and economies. \nThis course is co-taught by Carrie Havey and Lindsey Lawson. Carrie Havey\, LEED Fellow and SITES AP\, is a Principal at The Green Engineer\, Inc. She is a founding member of Built Environment Plus (BE+)\, a Co-Chair of the BE+ Health & Wellness Community Roundtable\, and a past board chair. Lindsey Lawson\, LEED AP BD+C\, is a Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer\, Inc. Her educational background is in civil and environmental engineering. She is a member of the BE+ Emerging Professionals community. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by October 4th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131182\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of the Colby College Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center via Sasaki. Photography by Jeremy Bittermann and Matthew Arielly. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-sites/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IntrotoSITES_Sasaki_ColbyCollege_JeremyBittermann_MatthewArielly-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111703 CREATED:20221004T175344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T173300Z UID:10001777-1668502800-1668510000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Acoustics DESCRIPTION:An overview of acoustic principles and ways in which sustainable design can be applied to acoustics to extend green design concepts. \nAcoustics 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. We will overview acoustic principles and various ways in which sustainable design can be applied to acoustics to extend green design concepts. We will discuss 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. We will discuss design strategies to help achieve the acoustics requirements of various building rating systems throughout the design and construction process. 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 tradeoffs. \nEarn 2 LU/HSW units \nThis course is taught by Ben Markham\, LEED AP\, Director of Architectural Acoustics Group at Acentech. \nBenjamin Markham brings a passion for acoustics to his role as principal consultant and director of Acentech’s Architectural Acoustics group. He has over 20 years of experience in project leadership and consulting management of architectural acoustics design related to performance spaces and commercial\, residential\, and civic facilities. Ben consults on various aspects of acoustical design\, utilizing computer modeling and auralizations to simulate acoustic environments. His practice includes room acoustics\, sound isolation\, mechanical systems noise and vibration mitigation\, and environmental noise control. He is a frequent visiting lecturer at several architectural schools and universities including MIT\, Cornell University\, and Harvard University.An industry thought leader\, he frequently lectures\, speaks\, and writes on topics related to building acoustics design\, sound isolation\, and noise control. He was the primary author of the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) Design Guide 30: Sound Isolation and Noise Control in Steel Buildings\, and authored numerous articles published by design and construction media and technical journals. \nBackground photo above by Ren Ran on Unsplash. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by October 25th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131194 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/sustainable-acoustics-2/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sustainable-Acoustics-Graphic-ren-ran-unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T103000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111703 CREATED:20221004T164733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T165057Z UID:10001776-1668675600-1668681000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:ILFI Core Green Building Certification Training DESCRIPTION:Core Green Building Certification℠ (Core) is a simple framework that outlines the 10 best practice achievements that a building must obtain to be considered a green or sustainable building. Core puts the connection to nature\, equity and the need for a building to be loved on even footing with the more typical water\, energy and materials concerns. \nIn this course\, you’ll be introduced to the purpose\, key values\, and advantages of Core Green Building Certification\, the 10 best practice achievements of Core Green Buildings\, and the steps for certifying a Core Green Building. You’ll learn how Core seeks to rapidly diminish the gap between the highest levels of established green building certification programs and the aspirations of the Living Building Challenge\, and why such a program is needed now.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n   \nDiAnn Tufts\, LFA\, Director of Sustainability at PCA and Living Future Community LeaderDiAnn has a passion for sustainable\, well-integrated\, place-based design. She strives to create high-performing structures with an emphasis on habitable\, scale-appropriate spaces that contribute to the character of their community. At PCA\, she guides the in-house Green Leaders group\, informing them of the sustainable design process and educating staff on opportunities and building certifications such as LEED and beyond. \n  \nJacob Bloom\, LFA\, Associate at CambridgeSeven and Living Future Community MemberJacob Bloom is a Living Future Ambassador and Associate at CambridgeSeven\, a Cambridge-based interdisciplinary architecture\, and design firm. Working with owners\, developers\, and the community\, Jacob designs projects to be culturally\, ecologically\, and financially responsible. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n Recognize the value of basic regenerative green building practices and how those requirements lead to healthy\, more sustainable\, and resilient projects \nDescribe the rationale for the restorative design principles that guide the Core Green Building Certification \nDefine the intents and requirements of the Core Green Building Standard for high-performing\, sustainable\, and resilient building projects \nGive examples of successful strategies for compliance within each Core performance area \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo by Clark Van Der Beken on Unsplash URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/core-building-certification-training/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Core-ILFI-Cover.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T133000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111703 CREATED:20221104T171050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T201923Z UID:10001778-1670500800-1670506200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Making “Cents” of Incentives DESCRIPTION:Making “Cents” of Incentives: Using Revamped MassSave Incentives and IRA Tax Credits to Meet Ambitious Climate Goals \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Are you unsure about how Inflation Reduction Act renewable\, electrification\, and efficiency tax credits will impact your community’s building and renovation projects? Do you have the feeling that Mass Save offerings have evolved but haven’t heard about their new incentives and heat pump adders? Then this is the workshop for you. Discover the details and then learn how the Town of Lexington is actively layering them to build two Net Zero schools\, among the first in Massachusetts. And learn how utilities are upgrading the grid to meet projected demand. \n\nAgenda:\n12:00 PM: Introduction by Meredith Elbaum\, BE+ and Lisa Cunningham ZeroCarbonMA \n12:05 PM: Mass Save Commercial New Construction (Path One) Net Zero/Low EUI Incentive – Kim Cullinane\, Eversource \n12:10 PM: Mass Save Commercial Deep Energy Retrofit Incentive – Jim Piermarini\, Eversource \n12: 15 PM: Mass Save Multifamily New Construction Passive House incentive and All Electric New Home Incentive – Luke McKneally\, ICF \n12:20 PM: How Mass Save can stack with the IRA provisions – Jerome Garciano\, Attorney at Polcinelli \n12: 30 PM: Lexington’s Two Net Zero Schools – Mark Sandeen\, Lexington Select Board member \n12:40 PM: How utilities are upgrading the grid - Jacob Lucas\, Eversource \n12: 50 PM   Thank you to everyone – Meredith Elbaum\, BE+ \n12:55 – 1:30 PM: Questions and Discussion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Co-Sponsors:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n   \nKim Cullinane has worked in the green building industry as a champion for sustainable buildings since 2002. She Supervises Eversource’s tri-state residential and commercial new construction energy efficiency team and co-chairs the Mass Save New Construction Subcommittee where she advances Mass Save policies and program support for low EUI buildings. Kim works daily with Eversource customers\, developers\, architects\, and engineers to provide technical assistance and incentives for highly energy-efficient building design and construction across Eversource’s tri-state service territories. \n\nJim Piermarini has been committed to advancing energy efficiency and sustainability efforts in both Large Commercial & Industrial and Residential programs in the Northeast for over a decade. He is currently Supervisor of Energy Efficiency Strategic Initiatives for Eversource in MA and NH\, focusing on program improvements and go-to-market strategies for the Large C&I efficiency team. Jim also chairs the Energy Committee in his hometown of Williamsburg\, MA as well as sits on the Mass Save Weatherization Sub-Committee. \n \n \nLuke McKneally is a registered Architect\, certified Passive House consultant\, and senior account manager at ICF – the lead vendor for Mass Save’s Residential New Construction incentives. He and the high-rise team support developers across Massachusetts through the Mass Save standard and high-performance multifamily offerings. \n \n \n \nJerome Garciano is an attorney in the firm’s Tax credit Finance Practice Group in the Real Estate and Financial Services Department. Jerome’s practice focuses on state and federal tax financing incentives affecting the built environment. Mr. Garciano provides tax and finance support for developers\, lenders\, syndicators\, investors\, nonprofit sponsors\, and government agencies in renewable energy and real estate developments using the Historic\, New Markets\, Renewable Energy\, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. He is a LEED-accredited professional and has advised clients on utilizing energy efficiency and renewable energy tax incentives. He also works on tax policy initiatives promoting green energy and real estate development. He is also a certified public accountant and has worked as a finance associate at a national nonprofit organization and a financial services firm. Jerome’s sustainability practice focuses on the building and development of sustainable projects\, including energy efficiency\, renewable and alternative energy\, green building\, smart growth\, water resources\, and preservation of natural resources. \n \nMark Sandeen is a Lexington Select Board member and former chair of the Sustainable Lexington Committee\, which won Massachusetts’ Leading by Example award. He was also co-chair of Lexington’s Getting to Net Zero Emissions task force. He led Lexington’s development of a sustainable building policy\, enabling Lexington’s two newest schools to be among the first net zero energy schools in the state. Once their solar energy systems installations are interconnected\, Lexington’s solar energy systems will generate 64% of Lexington’s municipal electricity. Mark is a frequent speaker on sustainability\, solar energy\, energy storage\, & net zero buildings and is the author of the “All Things Sustainable” column in the Lexington Times Magazine. \n \nJacob Lucas is the Director of Transmission System Planning at Eversource. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and a Master’s degree in Power Systems from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The Transmission System Planning department at Eversource proudly serves as a catalyst for clean energy\, decarbonization\, and grid modernization. The team is innovating with some of the region’s most cutting-edge projects as well as supporting the development of Eversource’s offshore wind projects. In addition to his time at Eversource\, Jacob worked at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington\, D.C. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo by micheile on Unsplash URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/making-cents-of-incentives-using-revamped-masssave-incentives-and-ira-tax-credits-to-meet-ambitious-climate-goals/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/MakingCentsofIncentives.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230301T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111704 CREATED:20210617T135918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T094004Z UID:10001675-1677672000-1677675600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nReach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Empowered to Lead: AEC Commitments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Women are leading many of the national AEC commitments established in response to the Carbon 2019 Summit in Chicago. The commitments represent hundreds of architecture\, design\, engineering\, and construction firms across the country\, united in a common goal. At our roundtable\, we will have guest experts from each sector to guide the discussion about advancing sustainability efforts nationally while balancing careers and projects in their own firms. We will talk about how women can be empowered to lead\, how we can get involved in opportunities beyond our own companies\, and about the challenges in doing so. \nSubject Matter ExpertsAndrea Love\, AIA\, LEED Fellow | Principal\, Director of Building Science | Payette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-roundtable-11-15/2023-03-01/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WomeninGreenRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111704 CREATED:20220801T145725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T154441Z UID:10001564-1678194000-1678208400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED BD+C Exam Prep (2 Part Course) DESCRIPTION:With this LEED® AP Building Design and Construction training\, you will know the requirements and calculations required for the following LEED credits: Sustainable Sites\, Water Efficiency\, Energy & Atmosphere\, Materials & Resources\, and Indoor Environmental Quality. \nYou’ll learn and practice the three exam areas – Recognition\, Application\, and Analysis\, as well as be able to identify the key components of the LEED BD+C Rating System. Upon completion of the class you will be eligible to sit for the LEED BD+C exam at a local testing center. \nThis occurrence will happen in two parts and only needs one registration to attend both: \n\nTuesday March 7th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\nThursday March 9th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\n\nThis course is taught by Patrick Boyle\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, Assistant Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by February 14th\, 2023\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131071 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of the Lowell Justice Center via The Green Engineer taken by © Anton Grassl. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-bdc-two-part/2023-03-07/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LEEDBDC_TGE_AntonGrassi-01-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230309T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111704 CREATED:20220801T145725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T154441Z UID:10001565-1678366800-1678381200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED BD+C Exam Prep (2 Part Course) DESCRIPTION:With this LEED® AP Building Design and Construction training\, you will know the requirements and calculations required for the following LEED credits: Sustainable Sites\, Water Efficiency\, Energy & Atmosphere\, Materials & Resources\, and Indoor Environmental Quality. \nYou’ll learn and practice the three exam areas – Recognition\, Application\, and Analysis\, as well as be able to identify the key components of the LEED BD+C Rating System. Upon completion of the class you will be eligible to sit for the LEED BD+C exam at a local testing center. \nThis occurrence will happen in two parts and only needs one registration to attend both: \n\nTuesday March 7th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\nThursday March 9th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\n\nThis course is taught by Patrick Boyle\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, Assistant Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by February 14th\, 2023\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131071 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of the Lowell Justice Center via The Green Engineer taken by © Anton Grassl. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-bdc-two-part/2023-03-09/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LEEDBDC_TGE_AntonGrassi-01-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230316T103000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111704 CREATED:20230301T173340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T144749Z UID:10001796-1678957200-1678962600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Bringing the UN Sustainable Development Goals Back Home: Where do you fit? DESCRIPTION:Taking a step back to look at the role we play as one set of actors within the larger global ecosystem. What is our responsibility to all of the living systems when our needs require the extraction\, processing\, and disposal of natural resources? How can we create a living future: one that is socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative? Enter the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals\, a set of internationally developed goals for how to promote prosperity for all while also protecting the health of the planet. \nWe have invited two global leaders to tell us how they integrate these global imperatives into their very down-to-earth decisions and actions. Join the discussion and tell everyone how you want to do that\, as well. \n  \n \n  \n \n \n \nShawn Hesse\, NCARB\, RA\, LFA\, LEED AP\, EcoDistricts APVice President\, ESG Strategy\, JLL \nShawn leads the Sustainability and ESG Strategy consulting team for the Mid-Atlantic region of JLL.  This team focuses on helping investors\, corporate owners and occupiers\, non-profits\, and government agencies to develop\, define\, and implement leading Environmental\, Social\, and Governance strategies through their real estate practices.  Prior to joining JLL\, Shawn led the Special Projects Group at the International Living Future Institute\, where he worked with enterprise-level clients\, universities\, and developers in pilot project applications of ILFI Certifications at the scale of an entire campus or real estate portfolio and for unique applications such as core and shell development. \n \n \n \n \n \nRoxane SpearsVice President Sustainability North America\, Tarkett \nRoxane is the Vice President of Sustainability for Tarkett North America. She leads change for healthy materials\, low carbon footprint\, and equity in sustainability. Roxane joined Tarkett 17 years ago to be part of an organization that was focused on environmental issues. In her current role\, Roxane sets sustainability strategy and policies to move Tarkett to a more circular economy focus and reduce carbon emissions for Scope 1\,2\, & 3. She sets guidelines for products and facilities that positively impact the health of people and the planet. She is a strong advocate for driving change in the built environment. \nRoxane believes that the intersection of health\, equity\, and climate change is the only way to move forward for positive change. She focuses on improving the deconstruction process\, indoor air quality\, and transparency. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBruce SwantonDirector of Electrical Engineering\, AHA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n Remember the seventeen goals identified by the United Nations and recognize how they provide a framework to elevate all living systems. \nUnderstand the intention\, organization\, and reporting structure for the Sustainable Development Goals. \nApply the goals to our buildings\, building products & materials\, and on the individual level. \nAnalyze nested systems and apply ecosystem design strategies to define and build better buildings.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo by Mathias Reding on Unsplash URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/bringing-the-un-sustainable-development-goals-back-home-where-do-you-fit/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BringingtheUNSustainable@150x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111704 CREATED:20230303T164107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230508T154907Z UID:10001797-1683817200-1683824400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive Buildings DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification metrics\, common design elements\, and net-zero potential\, as well as the impacts Passive House has on carbon and health. \nExamples of various building types will be presented and information on funding opportunities will be provided. Get your questions answered on what Passive House is and how to achieve it\, and see how it is expanding throughout the state and region. \nThis course is taught by Aaron Gunderson. Aaron is the Executive Director of Passive House Massachusetts\, overseeing member engagement\, public outreach\, educational programing\, and organizational administration. He is a Certified Passive House Tradesperson and an accredited LEED professional with prior experience in community outreach & development for clean-tech companies and solar power installers. He holds a Master’s in Sustainability from Harvard University where he focused on sustainable building design\, embodied carbon and energy analysis\, greenhouse gas reporting\, and community-level climate adaptation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Objectives\n Learn what the Passive House standard is and what the requirements are. \nLearn about design & construction elements of success projects. \nLearn about the energy\, carbon\, and health benefits of PH buildings. \nLearn from examples of built projects in the region. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 20th\, 2023\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID# 1131153 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of Finch Cambridge taken by Anthony Crisafulli for Icon Architecture URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/passive-house-101-an-introduction-to-passive-buildings-01/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PH101-3FinchCambridge_AnthonyCrisafulli-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230524T130000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111704 CREATED:20210617T135918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T094004Z UID:10001676-1684929600-1684933200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nReach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Empowered to Lead: AEC Commitments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Women are leading many of the national AEC commitments established in response to the Carbon 2019 Summit in Chicago. The commitments represent hundreds of architecture\, design\, engineering\, and construction firms across the country\, united in a common goal. At our roundtable\, we will have guest experts from each sector to guide the discussion about advancing sustainability efforts nationally while balancing careers and projects in their own firms. We will talk about how women can be empowered to lead\, how we can get involved in opportunities beyond our own companies\, and about the challenges in doing so. \nSubject Matter ExpertsAndrea Love\, AIA\, LEED Fellow | Principal\, Director of Building Science | Payette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-roundtable-11-15/2023-05-24/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WomeninGreenRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230615T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111704 CREATED:20230410T154905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T164246Z UID:10001801-1686819600-1686826800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Acoustics DESCRIPTION:An overview of acoustic principles and ways in which sustainable design can be applied to acoustics to extend green design concepts. \nAcoustics 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. We will overview various ways in which design can be applied to acoustics to extend green design concepts. We will discuss 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. We will discuss design strategies to help achieve the acoustics requirements of various building rating systems throughout the design and construction process. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The course is taught by Kristen Murphy\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP. Kristen is an Acoustical Consultant / Sustainability Lead at Acentech\, a world-class acoustics\, technology\, and vibration consulting firm. She has over ten years of consulting experience as both an acoustician and expert in sustainability responsible for assisting design teams and clients in incorporating LEED requirements and providing guidance to advancing human health and wellness in buildings. With her architectural training\, Kristen’s interest in sustainability and the built environment has been a core thread of her AEC industry experience. She keeps abreast of current acoustical matters and trends in sustainable design and the expanded role of occupant wellness and health\, and research on healthy and sustainable acoustical materials. She is a member of Built Environment Plus (BE+) and is an instructor of the Sustainable Acoustics course and has served as an advisor with the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) for the Sound Concept. \nBackground photo above by Ren Ran on Unsplash. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 25th\, 2023\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID# 1131194 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/sustainable-acoustics-3/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Sustainable-Acoustics-Graphic-ren-ran-unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230627T133000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111704 CREATED:20230518T144004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231005T124812Z UID:10001585-1687867200-1687872600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Tips and Tricks: TallyLCA DESCRIPTION:Short training on LCAs using TallyLCA. During the training we’ll go over some of the most important features of TallyLCA and how to best make use of the tools available in the licenses in order to speed up the process.  \n \n \n \n \n \n This course is taught by Vaclav Hasik Building Transparency. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Meet your instructor \nVaclav Hasik is a Program Director at Building Transparency\, a non-profit organization behind the EC3 Tool and Tally. Vaclav works on methodology\, data quality\, and LCA research supporting both tools. Vaclav was previously a sustainability analyst and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) expert at Urban Fabrick\, where he managed projects pursuing LEED certification and helped design teams address embodied carbon through whole-building LCAs. Vaclav also worked as a researcher at the University of Pittsburgh\, where he was involved in university-wide carbon accounting\, sustainability planning\, and research on data and methods for LCA of buildings. He is an active member of the Carbon Leadership Forum and a founder of its San Francisco Bay Area hub. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo by Luke Chesser on Unsplash. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/tips-and-tricks-tallylca/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/TipsandTricksTallyLCA.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230809T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111704 CREATED:20230622T155951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230727T124645Z UID:10001822-1691600400-1691611200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Summer Shindig DESCRIPTION:Come on out to Portico Brewing’s Taproom and raise a glass to the incredible local green building community! Join us for our first-ever Summer Shindig – a fun way to meet and greet the leaders\, aspiring leaders\, and emerging professionals driving the sustainability of the built environment. Meet and connect with BE+ members and potential members\, board members\, staff\, and the larger BE+ community. Have a blast while celebrating green building progress\, learning more about our 6 thriving topic communities\, and experiencing the exciting new development of Boynton Yards. \nLearn more about Portico’s Environmental Handprint. \n \n \n \n \n \n BE+ Summer Shindig headliner Rosie Osser will perform an original standup comedy act with the goal to amuse and inspire the green building community. Later\, audience members are warmly encouraged to take the mic to share their favorite comic stories from the field. \nRoselin Osser\, PE\, BEMP\, LEED AP BD+C is a senior project engineer with AKF’s Energy + Performance group. With 16 years of experience in building performance consulting\, she has managed diverse sustainability projects including complex science laboratories\, hospitals\, unusual archival spaces\, multifamily buildings\, and k-12 schools. In addition to expertise in energy modeling\, energy policies\, utility incentives\, and the LEED rating system\, she brings a unique enthusiasm for inspiring project teams to optimize and decarbonize the built environment. \nOsser has combined strong motivation to reduce human impact on the environment with a lifelong passion for the performing arts. Known for dynamic and humorous presentations on green building topics\, she enjoys an unusual parallel career as a classical singer\, specializing in comic opera roles. This year she made her Boston Lyric Opera debut as Hansel in a touring children’s production of Hansel and Gretel\, introducing opera storytelling to hundreds of Boston area students from kindergarten through 10th grade. The BE+ Summer Shindig will be her standup comedy debut. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Apply for free admission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would free registration to "BE+ Summer Shindig" do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 8 + 10 = \n \n \n Submit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo by Mainvestinc on Instagram. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-summer-shindig/ LOCATION:Portico Brewing\, 101 South Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/SummerShindig23.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230908T133000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111704 CREATED:20230817T142238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T140708Z UID:10001873-1694174400-1694179800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health & Wellness: PFAS in the Built Environment DESCRIPTION:Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are chemicals that don’t break down in the environment and can harm our health. This session focuses on raising awareness of PFAS in the built environment\, looking at all stages: the overarching science\, manufacturing\, introduction into building\, presence in turf fields\, environmental effects in drinking water\, and end of life in deconstruction. The conversation will include multiple speakers from a variety of backgrounds\, bringing more attention to the issues surrounding PFAS. \nFor a primer on PFAS visit: https://greensciencepolicy.org/harmful-chemicals/pfas/ \nSubject Matter Experts:Lisa Goodwin Robbins | Architect\, Specifier | Kalin Associates Inc.Dr. Brita Lundberg | CEO and Founder | Lundberg Health AdvocatesLaura Spark | Senior Policy Advocate | Clean Water Action \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jennifer Pederson is the Executive Director of the Massachusetts Water Works Association (MWWA).  MWWA is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to the advancement of the drinking water profession.  Since 2006\, Jennifer has been overseeing MWWA’s drinking water operator education programs\, volunteer committees\, public relations and is responsible for coordinating the association’s legislative and regulatory affairs. She is a registered lobbyist in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Jennifer represents MWWA many state committees including the Water Management Act Advisory Committee and the Safe Drinking Water Act Advisory Committee. She was MWWA’s representative to the PFAS Interagency Task Force\, the Mosquito Control for the 21 st Century Task Force\, and the Sustainable Water Management Initiative Policy Committee. Jennifer received a Master’s Degree in Political Science from Suffolk University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy/Public Policy and Political Science from the University of Massachusetts at Boston. \nLisa J. Goodwin Robbins has been writing architectural specifications almost forever. Working on a wide variety of project types\, she 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\, PHIUS\, and embodied carbon documentation requirements\, and base specification systems. Lisa is also board chair at Silent Spring Institute\, the leading scientific research organization dedicated to uncovering the environmental causes of breast cancer. During 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. \nTrained as an infectious diseases physician and former Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory University\, Dr. Brita Lundberg is CEO and founder of Lundberg Health Advocates\, LLC\, a patient advocacy group; and CEO and founder of the Health Equity Institute\, which offers education and connection to patient advocacy services for patients in need. \nDr. Lundberg is an active member of Climate Code Blue\,  a physician-led advocacy group dedicated to raising public awareness around the health effects of climate change; Chair of the Board at Greater Boston Physicians for Social  Responsibility\, and delegate and emeritus Chair of the Massachusetts Medical Society’s Environmental and Occupational Health Committee.  She feels that advocating on issues relating to public health is part of her job as a physician.  \nMikhail Davis is Director of Technical Sustainability at Interface\, a global flooring manufacturer committed to showing industry how to make a profit in a way that is restorative to the planet and creates a climate fit for life.  Mikhail is responsible for building internal leadership capacity\, providing technical assistance to customers on their sustainability efforts\, and creating external partnerships in sustainability.  He served as 2016-19 Chair of the LEED Materials & Resources Technical Advisory Group for the US Green Building Council and is current co-chair of the Procurement Climate Collaborative at the Sustainable Procurement Leadership Council (SPLC). He co-authored the chapter on Plastics for Bruce King’s 2017 book\, The New Carbon Architecture:  Building to Cool the Climate and is a certified Biomimicry Specialist. \nLaura Spark is Senior Policy Advocate at Clean Water Action\, where she coordinates advocacy on issues related to environmental health and building decarbonization.  She facilitates the Alliance for a Healthy Tomorrow\, a coalition of over 60 organizations working to get toxic chemicals out of consumer products and the environment.  Before coming to Clean Water Action\, Laura spent 25 years working as an urban planner and nonprofit manager\, developing affordable housing and managing service programs and advocacy initiatives to address homelessness and poverty.  She has held positions at Massachusetts Association for Community Action\, Vietnamese American Initiative for Development\, Tri-City Community Action Program\, and Massachusetts Law Reform Institute.  She has also had a consulting practice\, helping nonprofits and public agencies develop housing and resources for low-income people. She has a Master of Architecture and Master of City Planning from MIT and an undergraduate degree from Yale University URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-wellness-pfas-in-the-built-environment-informative-event/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/HWPFAS.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230926T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111704 CREATED:20230308T185701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230907T142755Z UID:10001280-1695740400-1695747600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Passive House 201: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction DESCRIPTION:This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard. \nConcepts will include building envelope & insulation\, air tightness\, thermal bridging\, testing & verification\, and mechanical systems. A brief review of Passive House basics will be included\, though some familiarity is recommended. \nThis course is taught by Aaron Gunderson. Aaron is the Executive Director of Passive House Massachusetts\, overseeing member engagement\, public outreach\, educational programing\, and organizational administration. He is a Certified Passive House Tradesperson and an accredited LEED professional with prior experience in community outreach & development for clean-tech companies and solar power installers. He holds a Master’s in Sustainability from Harvard University where he focused on sustainable building design\, embodied carbon and energy analysis\, greenhouse gas reporting\, and community-level climate adaptation.\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Objectives\n Learn about designing projects to the Passive House standard and details to focus on\, including thermal & air barriers. \nLearn about common construction issues and strategies to successfully build PH projects. \nLearn about methods to achieve PH air tightness metrics and conduct testing & verification on the envelope. \nLearn about mechanical systems\, including VRFs\, heat pumps\, and ERVs\, and things to consider when designing for them.\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by September 5th\, 2023\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID# 1131154 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of The Distillery via Icon Architecture URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/passive-house-201-technical-aspects-of-design-construction-09-26/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PH201-TheDistillery_IconArchitecture-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231019T110000 DTSTAMP:20260408T111704 CREATED:20230627T150310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T150621Z UID:10001827-1697706000-1697713200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Achieving Whole-Building LCA and EPD Credits for LEED (One Click LCA) DESCRIPTION:This training provides an understanding of how to achieve whole-building LCA and EPD related credits on LEED projects. Attendees will learn how to easily handle the life cycle assessment process\, as well as a comprehensive breakdown of LEED related credits and how to leverage One Click LCA for various LEED schemes. Learn the importance of embodied carbon calculations\, the requirements of LCA credits in LEED v4 and v4.1\, how to set baseline strategies in LEED v4 and v4.1\, and common strategies for reducing building LCA impacts. \nNote: This course counts as one of the Embodied Carbon Challenge (ECC) courses for ECC participants. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by September 28th\, 2023\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID# 1146451 \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo by Codioful (Formerly Gradienta) on Unsplash. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/achieving-whole-building-lca-and-epd-credits-for-leed-one-click-lca/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Whole-buildingcreditsforLEED.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR