BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.18//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:20220917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193549 CREATED:20220701T004614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T155657Z UID:10001552-1663405200-1663423200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Bike Tour 2022 DESCRIPTION:Grab a bike and join us for the 2022 BE+ Bike Tour!\nThis year\, we will be touring from South Boston to the Seaport\, following the coastline to explore the area’s emerging environmental design\, development\, and ecological significance. Coastal ecosystems are rich resources that provide flood protection\, carbon sequestration\, and major social/economic benefits. Because of these unique and highly valuable resources\, building along the coast requires a careful plan and future-oriented design. With this tour\, we want to highlight some of the City of Boston and local architecture and engineering firms’ efforts to strike a balance between growing development and resiliency\, while working to preserve ecosystems and communities alike. Nature needs us\, and we need nature. \nIn the meantime\, while we finalize the details and launch registration\, be sure to hold the date with your friends and family\, and check back here soon for the published route and stops. The BE+ Bike Tour is hosted by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community. \nHere are three things to know now: \n\nRiders can congregate at the marked point along the harbor walk. The start is conveniently located a tenth mile from the JFK station and a short walk from the UMass Campus West Parking Garage. Note: Parking at the garage is $15/day.\nWe currently plan for a 9:00am start with a 2:00pm estimated completion.\nShould we get rained out\, we will hold the tour the next day\, Sunday\, September 18th.\n\n \n Visit the Bike Tour 22' Webpage\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 BE+ Bike Tour is hosted by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community.\nThe BE+ Emerging Professionals (EP) is a community of ascending professionals cross the green building industry and allied fields helping drive sustainable and regenerative design\, construction and operation of the built environment. The committee provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events.\n \n Learn More URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-bike-tour-2022/ LOCATION:UMass Harborwalk Park\, UMass Harborwalk Park\, Boston CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BikeTour22GraphicTagline-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193549 CREATED:20220603T184051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T173311Z UID:10001767-1663678800-1663693200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:EcoDistricts: A New Model of Urban Re-Generation DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you’ll discover a framework to transform existing neighborhoods through the lens of Equity\, Resilience and Climate Change and a process to create a roadmap and structure for communities to move forward. \nThis hands-on workshop will help you understand how to develop an action plan for how to move communities forward. The EcoDistrict processes a template for bringing together community leaders\, developers\, architects and planners to envision and create sustainable neighborhoods\, working at the district or neighborhood scale. The EcoDistrict Protocol has been successfully used in a number of communities\, ranging from new community development projects to existing densely populated neighborhoods\, to build a community vision and plan for how to meet that vision. The protocol is not a checklist or a set of targets\, but rather a framework for working as a community to define meaningful goals and appropriate actions. \nLocal EcoDistrict Accredited Professional Jim Newman and founder and former Executive Director of EcoDistricts.org\, Rob Bennet will together\, present some history\, some community experiences\, and a lot of information about theEcoDistrict Protocol and how it works. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by August 30th\, 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# 1131191\n \n \n \n \n \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 Talbot-Norfolk Triangle Eco Innovation District in Dorchester\, MA via EcoDistricts.org \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/ecodistricts-a-new-model-of-urban-re-generation/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/EcoDistrict_UrbanRe-Generation_TNT_EID_20160923-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193549 CREATED:20220823T182418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T165050Z UID:10001569-1664010000-1664017200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:A Walk in the Woods: A Biophilia Discussion and Walk DESCRIPTION:Join the Living Future community in an exploration of biophilic thinking while exploring the historic Stonehurst Manor in Waltham. \nStonehurst Manor is a historic property in Waltham\, near Bentley College\, that boasts a Richardson designed house and Olmstead designed grounds\, as well as large natural areas filled with trails. \nFollowing the Roundtable on Biophilia\, the Living Future community is using this unique property as a backdrop for discussions of the relationships possible between buildings and landscapes\, the role of tended landscapes in supporting mental and physical health\, the role of humans in supporting ecosystems\, and other topics in biophilic thinking. \nThis will be a family-friendly\, all-outside “walk in the woods”. Bring the kids and enjoy these beautiful grounds and stimulating discussion. \nLocation Notes: \nStonehurst Manor\, 100 Robert Treat Paine Dr\, Waltham\, MA 0245 \nThere are no restrooms on-site\, so attendees should plan accordingly. \nPlease consider bringing your own hydration.  \nRain or shine! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/a-walk-in-the-woods-a-biophilia-discussion-and-walk/ LOCATION:Stonehurst Manor\, 100 Robert Treat Paine Dr\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AWalkInTheWoods.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193549 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:20221004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193549 CREATED:20220830T171147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T131751Z UID:10001768-1664888400-1664902800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Renovation and Rehabilitation - Two Part DESCRIPTION:Renovation and Rehabilitation is a seminar that provides a highly interactive discussion. You have a house\, you have a mess\, and you want to fix it. How do you keep the rain out of it? How do you make it energy efficient\, not violate the building code and not irritate your contractor and the owner? How do you not screw up the historic significance if there is any? What about apartments? What about frame houses? How do you deal with brick and masonry basement foundations from the inside? What are sacrificial mortars and renderings? Should I worry about freeze-thaw damage when I insulate the interior? How do I insulate the exterior of a mass wall assembly? More questions – and more answers. Upon completion of the seminar\, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will receive 8 LU|HSW posted directly to the AIA Provider website. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GENERAL GRANTS. This course is intended for building industry professionals. \nThis occurrence will happen in two parts:Tuesday\, October 4th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm ESTThursday\, October 6th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST \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# 1131733 \n \n \n \n \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 Dan Gold on Unsplash \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/renovation-and-rehabilitation-two-part/2022-10-04/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RenovationAndRehabilitation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 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:20260403T193550 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:20221006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20220830T171147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T131751Z UID:10001769-1665061200-1665075600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Renovation and Rehabilitation - Two Part DESCRIPTION:Renovation and Rehabilitation is a seminar that provides a highly interactive discussion. You have a house\, you have a mess\, and you want to fix it. How do you keep the rain out of it? How do you make it energy efficient\, not violate the building code and not irritate your contractor and the owner? How do you not screw up the historic significance if there is any? What about apartments? What about frame houses? How do you deal with brick and masonry basement foundations from the inside? What are sacrificial mortars and renderings? Should I worry about freeze-thaw damage when I insulate the interior? How do I insulate the exterior of a mass wall assembly? More questions – and more answers. Upon completion of the seminar\, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will receive 8 LU|HSW posted directly to the AIA Provider website. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GENERAL GRANTS. This course is intended for building industry professionals. \nThis occurrence will happen in two parts:Tuesday\, October 4th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm ESTThursday\, October 6th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST \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# 1131733 \n \n \n \n \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 Dan Gold on Unsplash \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/renovation-and-rehabilitation-two-part/2022-10-06/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RenovationAndRehabilitation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221020T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20220929T192408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T184724Z UID:10001775-1666267200-1666272600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Boston Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning Initiative Discussion DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon & Energy Community for a special roundtable discussion! \nJoin the BE+ Carbon & Energy Community for a discussion with John Dalzell\, Senior Architect for Sustainable Development at BPDA\, on Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building and Zoning Article 37 updates. This is an opportunity for leaders and aspiring leaders in the green building industry to discuss\, ask questions\, and provide feedback directly to City and BPDA staff.  \nThe 30-day public comment period opens on September 28th and closes on October 28th. Find more information on the update and upcoming public hearings on the BDPA website. \nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/boston-zero-net-carbon-building-zoning-initiative-discussion/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/BostonNetZero.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221024T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 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:20221025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20220310T204334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T163457Z UID:10001738-1666702800-1666717200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Passive House Trades DESCRIPTION:About the Class \nThe Introduction to Passive House Trades will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House basics\, review typical construction types\, windows and installation\, air barriers and insulation and new\, innovative PH products. It is crucial when working on Passive House buildings to properly install components\, understand how to correctly implement design details and assess and plan for the current and future performance of the building. This live online course is accompanied by mini video tutorials for various PH product installations\, plus incorporates actual building of Passive House details relevant to the US construction industry. This course is provided by The Passive House Network. \nParticipants will need to provide their own laptop with internet capabilities. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n4 AIA/HSW Continuing Education Units are available for this training. The Passive House Network is an AIA Continuing Education Provider. \nBackground photo by Henry & Co. on Unsplash \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About PHN\n The Passive House Network (PHN)\, formerly known as NAPHN\, is a high-performance building literacy program. We provide comprehensive\, high-quality Passive House education to stakeholders across the building industry – from architects and engineers\, to builders and developers\, to regulators and policymakers. We demystify the impact of design and construction choices\, form knowledge-sharing networks\, raise expectations\, and transform how professionals fundamentally think and work. \nPassive House is widely recognized as the most powerful tool we have today to produce buildings that rise to meet our challenges\, forming the cornerstone of climate mitigation and adaptation\, public health\, and equity impacts. Read The PHN Difference\, for a description of what makes us uniquely positioned in the US building industry. \nOur Vision: A sustainable\, post-carbon\, all-renewable energy future – supported by buildings that are efficient\, comfortable\, affordable\, resilient\, and healthy. \nOur Mission: The transformation of the built environment\, using the tools developed by the Passive House Institute\, is a critical effort to combat global warming. We provide training\, conferences\, and other events to both engage and educate design and building professionals\, policymakers\, and the general public. We support the success and vitality of the Passive House community. \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Should I Attend this Course?\n Learn Passive House standards and their implementation during construction. \nDiscover best practices for passive house design implementation \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend?\n \n\n\nThis course was developed for a wide range of student profiles include architects\, MEP and structural engineers\, facade\, energy and sustainability consultants\, contractors\, developers\, policymakers\, regulators\, and more. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n By the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \nDescribe the five key principles of Passive House projects. \nSummarize typical materials and methods used for insulation and air barriers on Passive House projects \nExplain challenging details seen on wood and steel framed construction projects and propose solutions on how these can be overcome. \nDescribe the common approaches for air barrier application and insulation installation on residential and commercial projects. \nExplain systems that can be used to provide space conditioning and ventilation on Passive House projects. \nDescribe the documentation requirements needed for Passive House certification and identify how it overlaps with the overall quality assurance process. \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# 1135247 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/introduction-to-passive-house-trades-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IntroPHTrades_HenryCo_Upsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221025T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 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:20221027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221027T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20220908T151613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230707T135817Z UID:10001771-1666886400-1666906200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Green Building Showcase 2022 DESCRIPTION:The BE+ 2022 Green Building Showcase Awards Program & Celebration.\nYour Community. Your Projects. Your Showcase.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the GBS22 Webpage URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-green-building-showcase-2022/ LOCATION:Harvard University’s Science & Engineering Complex\, 150 Western Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02134\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Green Building Showcase ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/BE-GBS22-Oct27-4pm.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221115T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 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:20260403T193550 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:20221117T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T214906Z UID:10001431-1668697200-1668700800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2022-04-21-2022-05-19/2022-11-17/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CarbonEnergyRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20220919T190526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T192611Z UID:10001773-1668708000-1668711600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Podcast Club: Language & Land DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of a book club\, but get ready for…a podcast club! Listen to curated podcasts\, then join this discussion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis event is for anyone interested in podcasts\, environmental justice and social equity! \nIn tune with the Thanksgiving season\, we chose this episode to remind us of the relationship that Indigenous peoples have with their land. \nEpisodes are freely available on Apple Podcasts\, Spotify\, Google Podcasts\, and the podcast’s websites. \nPodcast: \n\nPodchat 01: Indigenous Language & Land with Myia Antone\n\n\n\n\n\n \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 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 Dillon Shook on Unsplash URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-podcast-club-language-land/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/EPLanguageLand.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221123T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20210617T135918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T140402Z UID:10001672-1669204800-1669208400@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. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nChair / Moderator: Allison Zuchman\, Senior Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer\nBoard Liason: Jenn Taranto\, Director of Sustainability at STO Building Group\nBoard Liason: Kristen Fritsch\, Sustainability Coordinator at Elkus Manfredi Architects\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics & Featured Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 2022 - Owners and Real Estate Developers\n This roundtable session will include leaders from the real estate development sector and higher education responsible for overseeing their organizations ESG initiatives\, sustainable design\, and green building certification projects. Learn about what led them to their current roles and what unique skills have made them successful. Learn how each are advancing sustainability efforts within their own organizations and within the building sector overall. Gain advice on working most effectively with developers and clients on your projects. Join us and bring your questions! \n  \nFeatured Leaders: \nJenny Whitson – Director\, Sustainability & ESG at IQHQ \nHeather Henriksen – Managing Director\, Office for Sustainability at Harvard University \nNeetu Singh Siddarth – Sustainability Manager at Boston Properties \nRanda Ghattas – Senior Sustainability Project Manager at MIT \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics\n November 2021 – Construction Leaders \nOf all people working construction\, women comprise only 10.3 percent. This roundtable session will include women from Boston area construction companies including a Passive House specialist\,  a sustainability manager\, and project managers.  Learn what led them to work in this industry including how they moved into their current roles\, what challenges they may face and what unique skills have made them successful. \nJoin us for this lively conversation and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nKate Starr – Project Manager at Commodore Builders\nAlex Testa – Project Manager at Siena Construction Company\nCaroline Murray – SPD Senior Project Manager / Sustainability Manager at Turner Construction & SourceBlue Manager\, Architectural Products\n\nModerator: \n\nJenn Taranto – Director of Sustainability\, Global Services at STO Building Group\n\n  \nAugust 2021 – Building Performance Leaders \nThis roundtable session will include three building performance leaders including a founding principal of a woman-owned energy analysis and sustainable design consulting firm\, a building performance analyst with experience working at both an engineering firm and currently a local sustainable design consulting firm\, and a technical principal in a sustainability practice within one of the world’s leading engineering firms. Learn about what led them to their current technical roles and what unique skills have made them successful. Gain some advice if you are interested in pursuing energy analysis work\, and learn how to most effectively work with analysts on your current projects. Join us and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nSamira Ahmadi – Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio LLC\nJasmine Abdollahi – Building Performance Analyst at The Green Engineer\nJoelle Jahn\, Associate – Technical Principal at WSP USA\n\n  \nMay 2021 – Sustainability Directors\, Coordinator\, Manager \nThis roundtable session we have three sustainable design practice leaders representing a small\, medium and large-size design firm joining us to share about their roles and how they integrate sustainable design into their practices. If you are interested in learning about sustainable design topics and practices that are gaining the most ground in their firms currently\, getting advice on how to establish a role or how to be a sustainability champion in your firm\, getting firm leadership on board and how to implement strategies\, join us and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nKate Bubriski – Director of Sustainability & Building Performance at Arrowstreet\nAlison Nash – Architect and Sustainability Practice Leader at DiMella Shaffer\nKristen Fritsch – Sustainability Coordinator at Elkus Manfredi Architects\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-2/2022-11-23/ 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:20221207T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20220519T023307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T143853Z UID:10001752-1670425200-1670428800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nExisting buildings are major contributors to climate change. In 2015\, existing residential and commercial buildings generated 1\,913.3 MMtCO2e\, or 29 percent of total U.S. emissions. To help address this sector\, Built Environment Plus (BE+) with Rethinking Power Management LLC (RPM) are spearheading a coalition of organizations with expertise in GHG reduction and who are committed to supporting decarbonization in existing buildings. \nThis reoccurring monthly gathering is a roundtable which serves as a platform where practitioners and reporting entities can come together to discuss best practices\, technologies\, challenges\, hear information related to the ordinance and its implementation\, etc. \nThe Alliance’s objectives include: \n– Increase awareness of energy disclosure ordinances including BERDO and BEUDO and enhance understanding of requirements. \n– Provide information and resources to reporting organizations that answer “how do we comply” questions through general and building-sector specific webinars. \n– Engage disadvantaged/underserved communities. \n– Share best practices and lessons learned. \n– Provide resources to building owners to help understand decarbonization pathways and create carbon reduction roadmaps. \n– Work with non-profit partners to provide information about/introductions to established practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance/2022-12-07/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DEBAllianceGraphic-01-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221208T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 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:20221215T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20221111T190547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221116T164603Z UID:10001779-1671094800-1671105600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green: Rising Collective DESCRIPTION:This year’s annual “BIG WIG” networking breakfast is back in-person!\nOUR BIGGEST WOMEN IN GREEN EVENT OF THE YEAR!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the Women in Green 2022 Webpage URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-rising-collective/ LOCATION:Hei La Moon\, 83 Essex Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/WIGGraphicandLogo-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221215T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T214906Z UID:10001432-1671116400-1671120000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2022-04-21-2022-05-19/2022-12-15/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CarbonEnergyRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230113T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20210617T021149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T161953Z UID:10001661-1673611200-1673614800@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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2023 – Induction Stoves in Housing & Health Impacts of Gas in Buildings\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nTopic description and Subject Matter Experts TBA URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-4-2021-08-12-2021-11-11-2022-05-13-2022-07-08/2023-01-13/ 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:20230119T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T214906Z UID:10001850-1674115200-1674147600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2022-04-21-2022-05-19/2023-01-19/1/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CarbonEnergyRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230119T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T214906Z UID:10001884-1674140400-1674144000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2022-04-21-2022-05-19/2023-01-19/2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CarbonEnergyRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230124T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20220310T164024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221025T154048Z UID:10001736-1674565200-1674579600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Introduction to the Passive House Standard DESCRIPTION:About the Class \nPassive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work\, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate\, health\, and social solutions. This is a 4-hour course that dives into the basic principles\, history\, certification\, and the new frontiers of Passive House design as it continues to challenge and change industry expectations. All theory is then illustrated through several case studies outlining specific Passive House principles. This course is provided by The Passive House Network. \nParticipants will need to provide their own laptop with internet capabilities. \n4 AIA/HSW Continuing Education Units are available for this training. \nGraphic background photo is a rendering of 201 Hampden via Placetailor \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About PHN\n The Passive House Network (PHN)\, formerly known as NAPHN\, is a high-performance building literacy program. We provide comprehensive\, high-quality Passive House education to stakeholders across the building industry – from architects and engineers\, to builders and developers\, to regulators and policymakers. We demystify the impact of design and construction choices\, form knowledge-sharing networks\, raise expectations\, and transform how professionals fundamentally think and work. \nPassive House is widely recognized as the most powerful tool we have today to produce buildings that rise to meet our challenges\, forming the cornerstone of climate mitigation and adaptation\, public health\, and equity impacts. Read The PHN Difference\, for a description of what makes us uniquely positioned in the US building industry. \nOur Vision: A sustainable\, post-carbon\, all-renewable energy future – supported by buildings that are efficient\, comfortable\, affordable\, resilient\, and healthy. \nOur Mission: The transformation of the built environment\, using the tools developed by the Passive House Institute\, is a critical effort to combat global warming. We provide training\, conferences\, and other events to both engage and educate design and building professionals\, policymakers\, and the general public. We support the success and vitality of the Passive House community. \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Should I Attend this Course?\n Gain a foundation in passive house principles that can influence all your building projects\, including single-family\, multi-family\, mixed-use\, commercial\, and industrial. \nDevelop the background needed to pursue further education and certification in Passive House. \nExplore case studies of passive house buildings from a variety of projects. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend?\n \n\n\nThis course was developed for a wide range of student profiles include architects\, MEP and structural engineers\, facade\, energy and sustainability consultants\, contractors\, developers\, policymakers\, regulators\, and more. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n By the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nOutline the basic principles of the Passive House Standard \nOutline the history of the Passive House Standard \nCite specifics of a few Passive House case studies\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: January 3rd\, 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# 1135251 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/introduction-to-the-passive-house-standard-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IntroPHStandard_201Hampden_Placetailor-01-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230126T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20230105T185130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T192349Z UID:10001782-1674752400-1674761400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals 2023 Kickoff DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerging Professionals Community for our 2023 kickoff event! \nCome to our first in-person event of the year to network\, meet the Community leaders\, and hear about exciting upcoming events. Registration includes admission and 2 drink tickets. \nLocation: \nThe Beantown Pub – 100 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA 02108 \nThis event is $10 for Emerging Professionals and is free for Emerging Professionals from Community Stewards. \nThis event was planned and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-2023-kickoff/ LOCATION:The Beantown Pub\, 100 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/EPKickoff.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230201T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20220519T023307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T143853Z UID:10001753-1675263600-1675267200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nExisting buildings are major contributors to climate change. In 2015\, existing residential and commercial buildings generated 1\,913.3 MMtCO2e\, or 29 percent of total U.S. emissions. To help address this sector\, Built Environment Plus (BE+) with Rethinking Power Management LLC (RPM) are spearheading a coalition of organizations with expertise in GHG reduction and who are committed to supporting decarbonization in existing buildings. \nThis reoccurring monthly gathering is a roundtable which serves as a platform where practitioners and reporting entities can come together to discuss best practices\, technologies\, challenges\, hear information related to the ordinance and its implementation\, etc. \nThe Alliance’s objectives include: \n– Increase awareness of energy disclosure ordinances including BERDO and BEUDO and enhance understanding of requirements. \n– Provide information and resources to reporting organizations that answer “how do we comply” questions through general and building-sector specific webinars. \n– Engage disadvantaged/underserved communities. \n– Share best practices and lessons learned. \n– Provide resources to building owners to help understand decarbonization pathways and create carbon reduction roadmaps. \n– Work with non-profit partners to provide information about/introductions to established practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance/2023-02-01/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DEBAllianceGraphic-01-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20220127T164222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230731T211533Z UID:10001719-1675328400-1675332000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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/living-future-roundtable/2023-02-02/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LivingFutureRoundtable@150x.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230202T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T193550 CREATED:20221118T184155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230126T205523Z UID:10001780-1675357200-1675368000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2023 Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:Date: February 2nd\, 2023 | Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Location: Atlantic Wharf | Fort Point Room\nIt’s that time of the year again when we all come together to celebrate the members\, volunteers\, and successes that make our BE+ community amazing! We’re ringing in the new year with board elections and an award ceremony for our members.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the 2023 Annual General Meeting Webpage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n   URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2023-annual-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Fort Point Room\, Atlantic Wharf\, 290 Congress St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/AGM23-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR