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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T064946 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:20260406T064946 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:20260406T064946 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:20260406T064946 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:20260406T064946 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:20260406T064946 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:20260406T064946 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:20260406T064946 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:20260406T064947 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:20260406T064947 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:20260406T064947 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:20260406T064947 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:20260406T064947 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:20260406T064947 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:20260406T064947 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:20260406T064947 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:20260406T064947 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 14 + 6 = \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:20260406T064947 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:20260406T064947 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:20260406T064947 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T064947 CREATED:20230623T153658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230919T185530Z UID:10001823-1699534800-1699549200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Tools for Building Life-Cycle Assessment (Tally) DESCRIPTION:Life-cycle assessment (LCA) is a critical methodology that can be used by building design professionals to evaluate the climate impact of their projects. Participants will learn life-cycle assessment (LCA) terminology and basic concepts\, how to incorporate LCA in design workflow\, and how to conduct an LCA for a building project using the LCA tool Tally. Participants will be introduced to the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) Tool\, a free and open-source database of environmental product declarations (EPDs)\, and learn how Tally and EC3 can be used to inform specifications and achieve LEED points. \nNote: This course counts as one of the Embodied Carbon Challenge (ECC) courses for ECC participants. \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 Funding Grants Available: Submit by October 19th\, 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# 1135248 \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo by Dylan Nolte on Unsplash. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/tools-for-building-life-cycle-assessment-tally/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ToolsforBuilding.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308 DTSTAMP:20260406T064947 CREATED:20240105T211711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T152505Z UID:10001944-1709769600-1709855999@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Building with Purpose: Selecting Green Materials (Lunchtime Series) DESCRIPTION:(6) 1-hour lunchtime sessionsMarch 7th to April 18th\, Thursdays\nAbout the Class \n$200 off New COURSE DISCOUNT!Use the promo code: EduNew200off \nThis multi-session series highlights concepts and trends in green material selection and reviews tools available to find healthier\, lower-carbon products that are better for the environment and better for building occupants. Attendees will learn how to find greener products among the numerous material options\, databases\, certifications and rating systems. The series covers healthy materials concepts\, chemicals of concern\, and industry commitments; materials databases and documentation; embodied carbon; using materials selection to fulfill ESG commitments; and practical product selection for common products. This course will be held virtually and is a combination of presentation and discussion. \nThe course is taught by Brent Ehrlich\, LEED AP\, Product & Materials Specialist at BuildingGreen. Jill Maltby-Abbott\, AIA\, WELL AP\, LFA\, Director of Consulting\, Paula Melton\, Editorial Director\, and Candace Pearson\, Director of Integration\, from BuildingGreen will also be joining Brent on some sessions as co-instructors. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sessions\n These lunchtime sessions are reduced versions of offerings in the BE+ Public Course Catalog. If you are interested in learning more\, reach out to us to attend the full session of each topic. \nIntroduction to Healthy MaterialsMarch 7th\, 2024 | 12 – 1pmThis session will introduce leading concerns across the building materials market and materials selection concepts and trends in optimizing product selection. \nBetter Materials Part 1March 14th\, 2024 | 12 – 1pmThis session will introduce materials selection concepts and trends including how material transparency concerns align with the A&D Material Pledge (adopted by the AIA). Part 1 looks generally at concerns (e.g. chemical hazards\, emissions\, and carbon) and how vetting is applied across design phases\, green building rating systems\, and even reporting frameworks for ESG. \nBetter Materials Part 2March 21st\, 2024 | 12 – 1pmThis session will introduce materials selection concepts and trends including how material transparency concerns align with the A&D Material Pledge (adopted by the AIA). Part 2 addresses the landscape of how teams validate optimized material claims\, including the landscape of certifications today\, disclosure documents\, other tools leveraged across industry pledges and commitments\, and reporting frameworks supporting ESG. \nEmbodied Carbon in Concrete and Wood IntroductionApril 4th\, 2024 | 12 – 1pm (Rescheduled from March 28th)This course looks at the carbon and environmental impacts of concrete and wood building materials\, how they have improved over the years\, and where they still fall short. The course will focus on concrete’s carbon emissions problem and solutions\, cement and concrete alternatives\, building code changes\, and wood building materials (including mass timber and other engineered products). Forestry’s carbon accounting and environmental impacts are complicated and in flux – the training will also dig into some of those challenges\, the state of forestry certifications\, and life-cycle data/EPDs. \nPractical Product Selection: Choosing Green Materials for Common ProductsApril 11th\, 2024 | 12 – 1pmHow do you find healthier\, lower-carbon products among the numerous material options\, rating systems\, databases\, and certifications? This course provides an overview of material choices in a couple of key product areas—insulation and resilient flooring in particular. Participants will learn the material health concerns of the product areas and will learn the basics of how to find better options. Built roughly around AIA’s Architecture and Design Materials Pledge framework\, the course is a first step towards learning about product selection. The methodologies learned can then be applied to other product areas. \nHealthy Materials: Lab 1 DemonstrationApril 18th\, 2024 | 12 – 1pmIn this one-hour workshop\, attendees learn how information gleaned from healthy materials\, carbon\, and ESG workshops can be used to select better products in real-world applications. Product choices often require tradeoffs. This course helps attendees wade through the challenges of first cost\, value engineering\, few “like products\,” and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n Earn 6 AIA LU/HSW unitsContinuing education credits are available from BE+\, reported for each 1-hour session attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Participants will be able to contextualize material health concerns and claims through understanding key areas of analysis like human health\, environmental health and carbon\, ecosystem health and sourcing\, circularity\, and social health and equity (which represent the vetting buckets of the Architecture & Design Materials Pledge with the AIA) and the certifications that verify achievement in each key area. \n2. Participants will learn how to find optimized products among the numerous material options\, databases\, and rating systems leveraging certifications\, ingredient disclosures\, and reporting. \n3. Participants will understand basic applicability of material vetting to ESG as project-specific materials vetting rolls up to portfolio level reporting. \n4. Participants will learn about ways to integrate material achievement across design and construction phases. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by February 15th\, 2024\n Funding Grants Available: Submit by February 15th\, 2024 \nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Please note that you must submit an Express Grant application minimum of 21 days out from the live training start date. Complete an Express Grant application here. \nExpress Grant Funding is only available for the full series. \nCourse ID#: C-7661Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $525.00Cost type: Per trainee URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/building-with-purpose-selecting-green-materials-lunchtime-series/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BuildingwithPurpose.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T154500 DTSTAMP:20260406T064947 CREATED:20240329T184418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T200747Z UID:10002002-1713279600-1713282300@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Information Session: Solar Decathlon Professionals Training DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the MA Net Zero Cohort: Solar Decathlon Professionals Training starting in June. Join us for this virtual info session. Chris Schaffner (the instructor) will provide an overview of the training and answer any questions that you have. We expect this training to fill quickly so don’t miss out! \nAbout the TrainingThe Solar Decathlon Professionals Training is designed to provide mid-career building industry professionals\, facility managers\, and higher education faculty with an opportunity to further develop their building science expertise and gain practical experience designing zero-energy projects. \nThe training includes:• 10 live weekly sessions\, Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm\, June 18th – August 27th• On-demand building science education sessions• A project activity \nWeekly course topics include high-performance project planning and goal setting; passive design; zero energy building; building envelopes; HVAC systems; lighting; plug loads; life cycle analysis; retrofits; and renewable energy. \nThis course is taught by Chris Schaffner\, PE\, LEED Fellow\, WELL Faculty\, from The Green Engineer. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/information-session-solar-decathlon-professionals-training/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Courses,D.E.B Alliance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MASolarInfoSession.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T064947 CREATED:20240410T144307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T172140Z UID:10002004-1714478400-1714482000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ All-Communities Roundtable: LEED v5 Public Comment DESCRIPTION:Join this special BE+ all-communities roundtable to put our heads together for the first public comment period for LEED v5.\nJoin other green building practitioners and leaders to discuss this new comprehensive framework for decarbonization\, social health and equity\, and ecological conservation\, restoration\, and resilience. Come prepared to share some aspects of LEED v5 that you like and some that you’re concerned about and would like to change. Hear key insights from others and think about how to use the public comment period to help shape the final version. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-all-communities-roundtable-leed-v5-public-comment/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,D.E.B Alliance,Emerging Professionals,Health & Wellness,Living Future,Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LEEDv5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T064947 CREATED:20240131T181036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T134044Z UID:10001976-1715275800-1715281200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: BR+A – 10 Guest St. 4th fl. Boston\, MA 02135 \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable. We will discuss upcoming Emerging Professionals events\, and network over pizza and drinks. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals. This session will be hosted by BR+A and will feature a panel of building energy experts to answer our burning questions about energy codes and regulations. Join us! \nFeatured Subject Matter Experts:Mickey Chapa\, AIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, CPHC| Building Scientist | PAYETTEJoelle Jahn\, NCIDQ \, CPHC\, LFA\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador | Deep Carbon Reduction Leader | JB&BRomeo Michael\, PE\, CEM | Senior Associate | BR+AAmy Prange | Vice President – Development | WS Development URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-5-9/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EPRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240619 DTSTAMP:20260406T064947 CREATED:20240315T184948Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T121308Z UID:10001996-1718668800-1718755199@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:MA Net Zero Cohort: Solar Decathlon Professionals Training DESCRIPTION:Ten 1-1/2 Hour Sessions\, June 18th – August 27thWeekly\, Tuesdays\, 3:30-5:00 pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Mass Save® supporting Sponsors include Cape Light Compact\, Eversource\, National Grid\, and Unitil \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the TrainingThe Solar Decathlon Professionals Training is designed to provide mid-career building industry professionals with an opportunity to further develop their building science expertise and gain practical experience designing zero energy projects. The training includes 10 live weekly sessions\, on-demand building science education sessions\, and a project activity. Weekly course topics include high-performance project planning and goal setting; passive design; zero energy building; building envelopes; HVAC systems; lighting; plug loads; life cycle analysis; retrofits; and renewable energy. \nThis advanced level course is intended for early to mid-level professionals\, facility managers\, and higher education faculty familiar with building science principles but want to learn more\, apply zero energy design principles to their projects\, and/or teach others. A key component of the training is applying the building science concepts to a project. Each week\, participants will consider design decisions for a project and present ideas at the end of the course. \nParticipants are eligible to earn GBCI and AIA continuing education hours. \nThis course is taught by Chris Schaffner\, PE\, LEED Fellow\, WELL Faculty\, from The Green Engineer. \nThanks to program partners\, the Sponsors of Mass Save\, a limited number of discounts are available for early bird general admission registration\, and for University and Government Staff. See registration section below for discounts. \nIf you aren’t able to join the Summer 2024 session\, complete our Training Interest Form to be notified of the next session. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Training Structure\n The training is a blend of online on-demand content and live virtual weekly sessions. Participants are expected to view the on-demand videos each week before the live sessions\, come to the weekly sessions with questions\, and be prepared for discussion with the instructor and other participants. Each week\, the instructor will guide discussions on the topic to help inform the ongoing development of the project activity. \nNET ZERO PROJECT DESIGN ACTIVITYA key component of the training is applying the building science concepts to a project. Each week\, participants will be considering design decisions for a project and presenting their ideas at the end of the course. The details for a hypothetical small office project will be provided. Participants can choose to work on their own project or the hypothetical project provided. \nIt is expected that participants will put in extra time each week outside the on-demand and live class time to work on the project design to discuss in class and present at the end. An optional worksheet will be provided to capture project notes and design elements. \nThis MA-based cohort will have a focus on MA Codes and Incentives\, and is open to attendees (and projects) outside of MA as well. \nParticipants will share their final project design at the final live session. \n \n \n \n \n \n Training Sessions\n Week 1: IntroductionWeek 2: Planning and Setting GoalsWeek 3: Passive DesignWeek 4: Building Envelope\, Part 1Week 5: Building Envelope\, Part 2Week 6: Lighting \, Plug LoadsWeek 7: HVAC\, Part 1Week 8: HVAC\, Part 2Week 9: Renewable EnergyWeek 10: Final presentations \nLive sessions will be held from 3:30-5:00 pm on the following dates: 6/18\, 6/25\, 7/9\, 7/16\, 7/23\, 7/30\, 8/6\, 8/13\, 8/20\, 8/27 (No class the week of July 4th) \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n Prerequisite Knowledge: familiar with general building sciences \n1. Apply building science principles that are paramount to the successful design of high-performance\, energy-efficient buildings.2. Discuss and address weekly topics including Planning and Setting Goals\, Passive Design\, Building Envelope\, Lighting\, Plug Loads\, Mechanical Systems\, and Renewable Energy.3. Identify net zero energy design elements in LEED4. Present a net zero energy project design incorporating building science principles \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Materials\n The following information will be shared:1. Access to Solar Decathlon Building Science Education series2. Achieving Zero Energy: Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small to Medium Office Buildings (ASHRAE)3. Shared Google Folder with the following information:a. Syllabusb. Project Activity sheetc. SDPro Calculator \n \n \n \n \n \n Continuing Education Credit\n LEED accredited professionals can earn GBCI continuing education hours:• Solar Decathlon Building Science Education series: The Solar Decathlon Building Science Education on-demand series provides 8.5 GBCI and AIA CE hours. Select videos will be assigned for each week. To earn CE hours participants must watch all the videos and pass the quiz within each Module in the series.• 10 Live weekly sessions: There are up to 15 AIA CE hours available for attending at least 80% of the live weekly sessions. Credit is only available for attending the live sessions. \nA Certificate of Completion is available upon request to document course completion for othercontinuing education purposes. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 28th\, 2024\n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 28th\, 2024 \nThe Express grant is designed to help Massachusetts businesses with 100 employees or less 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 #: C-9005 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/ma-net-zero-cohort-solar-decathlon-professionals-training/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MASolarDecathalon.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T200000 DTSTAMP:20260406T064947 CREATED:20240112T173326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T195736Z UID:10001950-1721928600-1721937600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Building Tour - Cambridge Crossing Parcel I DESCRIPTION:Health & Wellness Building Tour - Cambridge Crossing Parcel I\n Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Location: 151 N 1st Street\, Cambridge\, MA 02141 | Happy Hour: Lamplighter CX from 6:30pm – 8:00pm \nWant to learn more about the WELL rating system through a building tour? \nJoin us for an on-site building tour of Cambridge Crossing Parcel I\, also known as Park 151. Park 151 is a 20 story 468-unit multi-family building. The project includes first floor retail and amenities\, bike parking\, an outdoor patio and pool\, a state-of-the-art fitness center\, and 3-stories of below-grade parking. The project achieved WELL Gold Certification and LEED certification. WELL features include biophilic design and nature interaction\, abundant access to natural light\, active exterior site design\, and dedicated outdoor air systems. \nOnce the tour concludes\, we will walk over to Lamplighter CX and gather for some drinks\, networking\, and fun! \nThe project team included: DivcoWest\, CBT\, JMA\, Bala/TMP\, McNamara/Salvia\, Beals and Thomas\, MVVA\, LAM Partners\, WSP\, Acentech\, Entek Engineering\, Cosentini\, and The Green Engineer. \nCo-hosted by Health & Wellness and Emerging Professionals Communities \n \nBackground Image: CBT URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-building-tour/ LOCATION:Cambridge Crossing Parcel L\, 151 N 1st Street\, Cambridge\, 02141\, United States CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/HWBuildingTour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T064947 CREATED:20240730T163245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240806T115713Z UID:10002020-1726560000-1726574400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED v4 AP Focused Exam Prep Training\, In-Person (Boston) DESCRIPTION:4 Hour LEED v4 AP Focused Exam Prep Training\, In-Person (Boston)Followed by Free USGBC LEED v5 Leadership Series Event\nAbout the TrainingAre you planning to earn your LEED AP professional credential? Join BE+ and The Green Engineer for this in-person\, focused exam preparatory training to kickstart or enhance your study process. The LEED AP BD+C exam covers three areas– Recognition\, Application\, and Analysis. Accredited individuals must be able to identify the key components of the LEED BD+C Rating System. This course will target key concepts and calculations required for the following LEED credit categories: Sustainable Sites\, Water Efficiency\, Energy & Atmosphere\, Materials & Resources\, and Indoor Environmental Quality. Completing this course will help to prepare attendees for the LEED AP professional credential. \nThis course will be taught by The Green Engineer. \n \n \n \n \n \n About the LEED v5 Event\n Following the LEED v4 training\, join U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) staff and local experts for a discussion around the next iteration of the LEED green building certification system\, LEED v5. Learn more and register for this FREE session here\, which includes lunch from 12-12:30pm. \nRegistration for the LEED v4 training does not automatically register you for the LEED v5 event hosted by USGBC. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location Details\n Both the LEED v4 Training and the USGBC LEED v5 Leadership Series Event will be held at: \nAtlantic Wharf290 Congress Street\, 2nd FloorBoston\, MA 02210 \nThe LEED v4 Training will be at the Pearl Street room in the BSA Space.The USGBC LEED v5 Event will be in the Fort Point Room\, where lunch will be provided. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by August 27th\, 2024\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#: C-10961Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $350Cost type: Per trainee \n \n \n \n \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 Sean Fahrenbruch on Unsplash. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-v4-ap-focused-exam-prep-training-9-17/ LOCATION:Fort Point Room\, Atlantic Wharf\, 290 Congress St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LEEDv4AP-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241105T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T064948 CREATED:20240930T201242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T205612Z UID:10002100-1730818800-1730826000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:TEDI Modeling DESCRIPTION:About the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training SeriesLearn more about the MA Stretch Energy Code envelope requirements. Built Environment Plus has collaborated with AIA Massachusetts and the Sponsors of Mass Save® to develop this brand new series for mid-level architects\, engineers\, sustainability consultants\, envelope consultants and contractors. Attend one\, multiple\, or all sessions depending on your training needs. \nAbout the Session: TEDI ModelingThis session will review the method and best practices of conducting a Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) model as required for compliance with the Stretch Energy Code. Case studies and lessons learned from permitted buildings will be used to demonstrate model results and balancing adjustments to design through the design process to reach a final compliant model. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trainees who provide their AIA Member number with registration will earn 2 AIA LU | HSW learning units for this training. \nThis is a live\, online training led by Chris Schaffner and Prachi Sharma with The Green Engineer. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Chris Schaffner\, PE\, LEED Fellow\, is the founder and CEO of The Green Engineer\, Inc. For over 36 years\, Chris has been involved in many projects incorporating energy efficiency and sustainability across many building types\, ranging from high-rise office buildings to small-scale multi-family residential. Chris serves on the Stretch Energy Code Technical Advisory Committee\, among other advisory committees and working groups.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Prachi Sharma\, LEED AP BD+C\, joined The Green Engineer in 2019\, as a Building Performance Analyst. Her expertise lies in using modeling and analysis techniques to help teams optimize building performance. Prachi has prior experience in the world of utility incentives and is passionate about helping teams achieve high performance building design\, incorporating elements of sustainability and green building together.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Series Sessions\n TEDI Modeling\nThis session will review the method and best practices of conducting a Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) model as required for compliance with the Stretch Energy Code.  \nStretch Energy Code Envelope Part 1: Exploring the Basics \nThis session will explore the prescriptive envelope requirements of the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code\, methods for determining u-factors of assemblies\, and how to calculate the component performance calculation.  \nStretch Energy Code Envelope Part 2: Derating New Construction\nThis session will explain thermal bridge types\, how to derate for each one\, and how to perform calculations to determine the u-factor of an assembly accounting for the derating.  \nStretch Energy Code Envelope Part 3: Derating Existing Buildings\nThis session will build upon Part 2 with a focus on existing buildings. \nSpecifying Your Building Envelope to Meet the New Mass Energy Code\nThis session will cover some common project types and focus on what to do early in the project to successfully meet new building envelope requirements in your specifications. \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Learning Objectives\n 1. Describe the Targeted Performance Pathway (TEDI)\, and the metrics involved.2. Understand when the TEDI pathway will need to be followed as an option to comply with the new MA Stretch Energy Code.3. Identify the key elements of modeling\, interpreting results\, and strategies to leverage to comply with TEDI limits.4. Utilize lessons learned from case studies to apply to other projects. \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing Bundle Available\n Register for one\, multiple\, or all five sessions in the series. A discount bundle is available to attend all five sessions. Visit the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training Series page for details and instructions to register for multiple sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Grant deadline for TEDI Modeling has passed\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#: C-11531Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $175.00/trainee \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement. \nRefer to the main training page for grant deadlines for each session. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/tedi-modeling-stretchcode-training-11-05/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:AIA MA Stretch Code,Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Artboard-4-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T064948 CREATED:20240930T201733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T164937Z UID:10002101-1732028400-1732035600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 1: Exploring the Basics DESCRIPTION:About the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training SeriesLearn more about the MA Stretch Energy Code envelope requirements. Built Environment Plus has collaborated with AIA Massachusetts and the Sponsors of Mass Save® to develop this brand new series for mid-level architects\, engineers\, sustainability consultants\, envelope consultants and contractors. Attend one\, multiple\, or all sessions depending on your training needs. \nAbout the Session: Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 1In order to reach the net zero emissions goals of Massachusetts\, designers need to focus on the key role the envelope plays in load reduction. This starts with the passive design principles of air tightness\, continuous high thermal layer\, and condensation control. This session will explain the prescriptive envelope requirements of the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code\, detail the methods for determining u-factors of assemblies\, and demonstrate calculating the component performance calculation. While some portions of this course may be applicable to low-rise residential buildings\, the course will focus on commercial and multifamily buildings that fall under the 225 CMR 23.00 code. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trainees who provide their AIA Member number with registration will earn 2 AIA LU | HSW learning units for this training. \nThis is a live\, online training led by Andrew Steingiser and Luc Nahrgang with RDH Building Science Inc; Kate Bubriski with Arrowstreet; Kristen Fritsch with Elkus Manfredi Architects; and Alison Nash with Sasaki. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Andrew Steingiser\, RA\, CPHC\, LEED AP\, is the Passive House lead in RDH’s Boston office and a Senior Project Architect. Andrew engages building owners and design teams as an early-phase design partner\, consulting with them on scalable climate-resilient solutions. He champions operational and embodied carbon reduction of the built environment through clean\, resilient\, and future-proof buildings. An expert on local and regional regulations\, Andrew helps RDH’s clients future proof their projects. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lucas Narhgang\, PE\, is a Principal and Building Science Specialist with the RDH Boston team. He is a Principal for both new construction and existing buildings projects\, including rehabilitation and renewal projects for existing buildings and enclosure consulting and building enclosure commissioning (BECx) on new construction. Lucas performs a variety of services on these projects\, including enclosure design review\, detail development\, performance specifying\, construction review\, and field troubleshooting. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate Bubriski\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED AP BD+C\, Fitwel Ambassador\, is a Principal and Director of Sustainability & Building Performance with Arrowstreet. Over the last twenty years\, Kate has completed numerous high-performing buildings\, working with clients to ensure building performance simultaneously creates social\, health\, environmental\, and economic benefits. She is a national leader in net zero energy\, embodied carbon\, building certifications\, materials evaluation\, and occupant engagement. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kristen Fritsch AIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP\, is Director of Sustainability with Elkus Manfredi Architects. Kristen is an architect with 25 years of experience in design and sustainability. She is part of the QAQC Steering committee for the firm-wide QAQC group focusing on understanding the new energy codes and leading efforts to develop new tools to calculate envelope derating and creating and delivering the firm’s internal education series.   \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alison Nash\, AIA\, LEED AP ID+C\, CPHC\, WELL AP\, is an Associate and Sustainability Coordinator with Sasaki. Alison inspires integrated design teams to deliver sustainable design outcomes for a wide-range of projects that include planning\, urban design\, landscape\, ecology\, architecture\, and interiors. In addition\, Alison guides and contributes to workflows and analysis tools to lower embodied and operational carbon and to advance healthy material selections across Sasaki’s built projects. Alison is a contributor and technical advisor for Sasaki’s Carbon Conscience open source tool. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Series Sessions\n TEDI ModelingThis session will review the method and best practices of conducting a Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) model as required for compliance with the Stretch Energy Code.  \nStretch Energy Code Envelope Part 1: Exploring the Basics This session will explore the prescriptive envelope requirements of the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code\, methods for determining u-factors of assemblies\, and how to calculate the component performance calculation.  \nStretch Energy Code Envelope Part 2: Derating New ConstructionThis session will explain thermal bridge types\, how to derate for each one\, and how to perform calculations to determine the u-factor of an assembly accounting for the derating.  \nStretch Energy Code Envelope Part 3: Derating Existing BuildingsThis session will build upon Part 2 with a focus on existing buildings. \nSpecifying Your Building Envelope to Meet the New Mass Energy CodeThis session will cover some common project types and focus on what to do early in the project to successfully meet new building envelope requirements in your specifications. \n \n \n \n \n \n Session Learning Objectives\n 1. Define U-value\, thermal bridging and understand the difference between nominal\, clear-field and derated U-values.2. Understand prescriptive pathway limitations and the triggers for the component performance alternative.3. Demonstrate derating exercise for the purposes of prescriptive code compliance\, as well as the component performance alternative.4. Become familiar with resources and tools for calculating derating per the Stretch Code.5. Understand considerations for increased insulation in wall assemblies with regard to building physics.6. Examine examples of documentation of Stretch Code requirements in Architectural drawing sets and specifications.7. Understand the role of Comcheck among the component performance alternative and energy modeling requirements. \n \n \n \n \n \n Pricing Bundle Available\n Register for one\, multiple\, or all five sessions in the series. A discount bundle is available to attend all five sessions. Visit the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training Series page for details and instructions to register for multiple sessions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by October 29th\, 2024\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#: C-11528Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $79.00 per course per trainee \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement. \nRefer to the main training page for grant deadlines for each session. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/stretchcode-series-part1-training-11-19/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:AIA MA Stretch Code,Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Stretch-Energy-Code_Graphic_Part-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR