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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T181500
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SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Every Breath You Take: Innovative Air Quality Design
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920017319\nThis session explores how photocatalytic coatings can improve the health and comfort of building occupants and outdoor air. We review the LEED v4 Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) category and common air quality issues. Our team explains how the photocatalysis process helps combat dangerous pathogenic microorganisms and air pollution.\nCourse Objectives:\n\nDiscuss the LEED v4 Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) category and common indoor air quality issues that affect the health of building occupants\nDescribe how photocatalytic coatings can help protect the health and comfort of building occupants\nReview how Titanium dioxide (TiO2) helps eliminate VOCs\, allergies\, odors\, mold\, bacteria\, and viruses in buildings\nExplain how Ti02 photocatalytic coatings can clean interior and exterior building surfaces and help combat air pollution\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, GA\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course!\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial.Benefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/central-ma-presinar-every-breath-you-take-innovative-air-quality-design/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030947
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T185629Z
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SUMMARY:Ux + Design/2019
DESCRIPTION:The 1st International Conference on Urban Experience and Design\nNeuroscience\, evolutionary biology and psychology\, coupled with new biometric tools that measure the human experience\, provide new ways to understand and assess architecture and urban spaces. This conference brings together creative thinkers from around the world who are shaping ‘evidence-based’ design practices\, ones that embrace the hard data of our ‘unconscious’ responses to external stimuli. \nThis multidisciplinary event features presentations from researchers\, scholars\, architects\, planners and designers. Sessions will explore the implications of embodied cognition\, cognitive architecture\, biology and evolution\, as well as new research methods and techniques for using biometrics in planning\, architecture and landscape architecture. \nSign up here to register. We look forward to seeing you! \nFor further information or sponsorship opportunities\, email Prof. Justin Hollander at justin.hollander@tufts.edu. \nPhoto: Eye tracking shows how people take in Boston City Hall; the shadow study above indicates how people most look at the building in the first 15 seconds\, with areas ignored in grey. ©geneticsofdesign.com
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/ux-design-2019/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030947
CREATED:20190424T143445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T145444Z
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SUMMARY:EPMA: 2019 Charles River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join EPMA on April 27th for our Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup! Over 3\,000 volunteers come each year to pick up litter\, remove invasive species\, and assist with park maintenance. Residents are drawn to the popular Charles River Cleanup from a desire to give back to their community while enjoying the beauty and wildlife along the Charles River. Volunteers build on the connections they establish during this day of stewardship by returning to the Charles to exercise\, play\, and enjoy nature throughout the year. \nThe Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup builds on a national effort as part of American Rivers’ National River Cleanup®\, which to date\, has removed over 25 million pounds of trash from America’s waterways. In 2016 and 2017\, the Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup was recognized by American Rivers for the Most Volunteers Mobilized. \nThis year\, we will be joining volunteers to remove trash and debris that has accumulated over the winter along and around the coast line at Lederman Park. Join us after at Fielder Field where there will be a free picnic for all volunteers! \nThis event has been organized by the Emerging Professionals Committee (EPMA). Join us every 3rd Monday of the month for our committee meetings.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/epma-2019-charles-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:Lederman Park\, Boston MA 02114\, Lederman Park\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030947
CREATED:20190326T200127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T190909Z
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SUMMARY:WELL V2 Update w/ Chris Schaffner of Green Engineer
DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Schaffner from The Green Engineer for a comprehensive update on the WELL V2 Standard and on what the future entails. Through a series of thousands of comment emails\, nine user roundtables in eight global cities and more\, the WELL Standard was updated to V2 with the following principles in mind: \n\nEquitable\nGlobal\nEvidence-based\nTechnically robust\nCustomer focused\nResilient\n\nWith these principles\, the goal of WELL V2 is to create better buildings to help people thrive. Join us to learn how a unified standard\, evolving performance verification\, and a dynamic scorecard will help make this dream a reality. \n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/well-v2-update-w-chris-schaffner-of-green-engineer/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030947
CREATED:20190326T193959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T193959Z
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SUMMARY:Living Building Challenge Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:USGBC MA’s mission is to drive sustainable and regenerative design\, construction\, and operation of the built environment. The only way to accomplish our mission is to collaborate with community members. To that end\, join us for our first Living Building Challenge (LBC) Roundtable.\nThe LBC Roundtable will enable like-minded professionals to gather and explore specific issues\, define actions\, develop strategies and explore solutions related to LBC in the green building industry. Join us in moving the needle towards a net positive environment\, society\, and economy.\n\nThis event is free for members.\nTo get your member discount\, just enter your email address as a promotional code.Benefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, including a 15% discount on all events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or become a Member.\n\n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-building-challenge-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:Hummingbird\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030947
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T154003Z
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SUMMARY:Designing a Carbon Free Boston
DESCRIPTION:The Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) released Carbon Free Boston in January 2019\, setting forth an ambitious plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Because two-thirds of GHG emissions come from buildings\, and because the majority of the 2050 building stock was built before 1950\, the AEC professions have a large role to play in reaching this goal. \nJoin the BSA/AIA on Thursday\, May 9 to hear more about the report and the role that building design plays in helping Boston reach its goals. The US Green Building Council Massachusetts chapter will be represented by our Executive Director\, Meredith Elbaum\, who will speak about our recent report of the cost of building net zero throughout the state. The morning will then turn to best case practices in low energy buildings in urban settings. \nSpeakers: \nMichael Walsh\, Technical Lead\, Carbon Free Boston and Research Assistant Professor\, Boston University \nMeredith Elbaum AIA\, LEED AP\, US Green Building Council -Massachusetts Chapter \nGabrielle Aitcheson AIA\, CPHC\, Project Architect + Sustainability Leader\, ICON Architecture \nRebecca Hatchadorian\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP\, Associate\, Sustainability Leader\, Arup \n2 LU/HSW AIA credits are available. \nImage courtesy of Resonant Energy
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/designing-a-carbon-free-boston/
LOCATION:BSA Space\, 290 Congress Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030947
CREATED:20190422T211621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190426T175736Z
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SUMMARY:Living Product Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greg Norris\, Chief Scientist at the International Living Future Institute \nImagine products that regenerate our natural systems and improve life. The International Living Future Institute has been inviting manufacturers to use the Living Product Challenge framework to rethink the way products are made. Instead of trying to be “less bad\,” ILFI is inviting manufacturers to creat goods that have a positive impact. Using the Living Product Challenge framework\, we can create Living Products that are: \n\nHealthy and free of toxins\nSocially responsible and respect the rights of workers\nNet positive and benefit both people and the environment\n\nGreg Norris\, ILFI’s Chief Scientist\, will present this exciting framework\, along with the concept of Handprinting. \nHandprints measure positive impacts that an actor causes in relation to business as usual. Designers of products\, users of products\, both organizations and individuals\, can all create handprints. The ability to generate\, measure\, and extend our handprints opens up the possibility for any organization or individual to become “Net Positive”\, giving more than we take in relation to each category of impact. \n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. To use a member discount\, enter your email address as a promotional code in the purchasing window. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, including a 15% discount on all events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here.\n\nBecome a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-product-challenge/
LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030947
CREATED:20190114T191049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T181026Z
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SUMMARY:Presinar - Performance Score LEED O+M Certification
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920016582 \nThis course will review the Arc Platform and how it is used to pursue and certify projects in Performance Score to Certification in LEEDv4 Operations & Maintenance\, as well as understand the similarities to certification in LEEDv4.1 Operations & Maintenance (O+M). Additionally\, attendees will understand the benchmarking and analytics tools within the platform to further a projects sustainability goals. Finally\, attendees will review a case study for a project that achieved LEED Platinum Certification in LEEDv4 O+M through the Arc Platform. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nLearn about the Arc platform and its application to the built environment (LEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification)\nUnderstand how Arc is utilized to achieve the Performance Score to Certification (LEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification)\nUnderstand the importance of tracking ongoing building performance (LEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification)\nReview a case study of a project which utilized the Arc platform to recertify as LEED v4 Platinum using the Performance Score (LEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification)\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific O+M\, GA) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/performance-score-leed-om-certification-11740621 \n\n  \n\nAbout USGBC MA’s Presinar series\nUSGBC MA sources material from USGBC for a series of in-person video presentations. The content grants attendees CEU credits\, and can be purchased for personal viewing here: https://www.usgbc.org/education-listing/ \nUSGBC MA does not have a hand in producing any of the content. Attendees of the course must apply themselves to receive CEU credits through their USGBC account. A printed certificate will be included to prove attendance. \n  \nAbout USGBC MA\nThe USGBC Massachusetts Chapter is a membership-based community advocating for green buildings at the state and local level. The USGBC MA Chapter provides green building education\, networking\, advocacy and leadership opportunities for the sustainable building practitioner community and beyond. Our events and programming are supported and enhanced by the volunteer efforts of our community members. \nAbout Chapter Membership\n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, and we offer a variety of discounts to be as inclusive as possible. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here. \n \nMembership Benefits \n\n15% discount on USGBC MA events**\n\n*Does not include a few partnered events\n*Certain memberships have larger discounts\n\n\nFree access to roundtables and our annual general meeting\nAbility to nominate board members and vote in board elections.\n\n  \nBecome a Member\n  \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-performance-score-leed-om-certification/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030947
CREATED:20190204T210653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T181140Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting
DESCRIPTION:EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) \nThe EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nMEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: \nThe meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and USGBC-MA Chapter updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. \nBelow is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nTHIS MONTH’S FEATURE PRESENTATION: \nStay tuned for an update on the presentation! \nA BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA: \nChairs: Jenna Dancewicz\, Aminah McNulty \nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. \nTo learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (USGBC Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org. \nEPMA Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming\nCheck out our calendar for the latest schedule!
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Room Hummingbird\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T173000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030947
CREATED:20190326T202045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T162352Z
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SUMMARY:EMD Serono SagaMORE Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join USGBC MA for a tour of EMD Serono Sagamore\, the winner of USGBC MA’s Green Building of the Year!\nProject SagaMORE is a 30\,000 SF expansion of EMD Serono’s R&D campus in Billerica and was designed to enhance EMD’s progressive work culture through employee engagement\, wellbeing\, technology\, and biophilic design. The project’s design challenge was to expand and improve upon the existing\, 24\,000 SF office building (Project Bridgeway) to produce a unified solution\, while achieving both WELL and LEED NC certification. Both the existing office (Project Bridgeway) and annex (Project Sagamore) have jointly achieved WELL Gold certification for New & Existing Construction from the International Well Building InstituteTM (IWBI)TM. It is the 1st New & Existing Building WELL Certified Gold project in the US and only the 2 in the World. \nIf you’re interested in attending\, but worried about transportation\, carpooling can be arranged – reach out to communications@usgbcma.org before May 18th for more info. \n— Registration will close 3 days before the event (May 18th) — \n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \n\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial. \nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emd-serono-sagamore-tour/
LOCATION:EMD Serono SagaMORE\, 45 Middlesex Turnpike\, Billerica\, MA\, 01821\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030947
CREATED:20190426T205339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T143404Z
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SUMMARY:Central MA: LEED BD+C Version 4.1 - What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to LPA|A for sponsoring this event. \nThe latest update to the LEED BD+C Rating system\, version 4.1\, was released this January. Version v4.1 promises to be “bigger\, bolder and stronger”\, raising the bar to more directly address carbon emissions and climate change. It also streamlines and simplifies many credits\, resulting in a system that is easier to use\, with bigger impacts. \nThis two-hour session will be led by Chris Schaffner\, LEED Fellow and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. Chris is the current Chair of the LEED Steering Committee and has been deeply involved in the development on LEED version 4.1. He’ll review all the major changes in v4.1 BD+C \, and will discuss how v4.1 language can be used on your current projects. He’ll also outline to future path for LEED development\, and there will be ample time reserved for Q&A. Lunch will be provided. \n CEUs will be available. \n \nTransportation information: \nThere is a Route 30 bus stop right outside of the LPA|A Office building\, which comes from Union Station. \nValidated parking is available across the street. \n\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? \nSee a tutorial.Benefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-bdc-version-4-1-what-you-need-to-know-2/
LOCATION:LPA|A Office | Northworks Building\, 3rd Floor\, 108 Grove Street\, Suite 300\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030947
CREATED:20190226T171952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T175856Z
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SUMMARY:Tour a Zero Net-Energy Low Carbon House
DESCRIPTION:Houses are not being built like they used to be.  New houses have the capability of having no electric bills\, but at the same time being all electric (i.e. use no fossil fuels).  Sounds impossible\, but it isn’t when using new building products and technologies that improve energy efficiency and that generate their own clean solar power.  Join ReVision Energy and USGBC MA for a tour of a coastal net-zero energy home in Rockport MA. \n\nSee how a 52 solar panels (16.64kW) solar system was incorporated into the design of a new 3300 square foot house.\nLearn what “net-metering” and “grid-tied” and various other terms/components of a solar system mean or look like.\nLearn how all-electric\, air-source heat pumps can efficiently both heat and cool your house.  What do these systems look like? Are they quiet? Do they really work? What are the design options/limitations?\nHow are houses being insulated to increase energy efficiency?\nHow are energy loads being reduced from lighting and appliances?\nWhat is an ERV system and how does it improve indoor air quality?\nMeet the homeowner and various members of the building team that designed\, built or provided building products for the house.\n\nAt this event\, dinner will be served and is included in the ticket price. Once you register for the event\, we will send you the address\, as the homeowner has requested to keep the location private.  \nThis event is sponsored by ReVision Energy. To learn more about them\, visit their website. \n \n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/tour-a-zero-net-energy-low-carbon-house/
LOCATION:House in Rockport MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T030947
CREATED:20190311T202539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T202539Z
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SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Understanding Water Credits in LEED
DESCRIPTION:LEED v4 addresses water holistically\, taking into account indoor use\, outdoor use\, specialized uses and metering. It measures all sources of water related to a building\, including cooling towers\, appliances\, fixtures\, fittings\, process water\, and irrigation.\nThe speakers provide an overview of the water credits in LEED\, differences between v2009 and v4\, discuss how water is used in a building and dive deeper into several of the prerequisites and credits including Outdoor water use reduction and Rainwater management\nThis session will present an overview of resources\, strategies as well as tips for successful credit achievement. Attendees will hear from USGBC and GBCI experts about how water is addressed in LEED today as well as future issues regarding water needs and usage.\nLike what you see? For related courses\, check out the playlists that this course is featured in:\n\nCMP: LEED AP BD+C playlist\nCMP: LEED AP ID+C playlist\nCMP: LEED AP O+M playlist\n\n\n\nObjectives\n\nProvide an overview of how LEED v4 addresses water in LEED BD+C\, ID+C\, O+M\, such as prerequisite Indoor water use reduction\nReview different strategies for achieving the Rainwater credit in LEED v4 BD+C\, O+M\nIdentify changes in credits from LEED v2009 and LEED v4 such as the new prerequisite Building-level water metering in LEED v4 O+M\nDiscuss the projections about the future of water usage needs\n\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course!\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial.Benefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/central-ma-presinar-understanding-water-credits-in-leed/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030947
CREATED:20190507T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T203841Z
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SUMMARY:EPMA: USGBC MA Advocacy Mixer
DESCRIPTION:The USGBC MA Advocacy Mixer is a “speed-dating” style networking event to connect the green building community with direct-action advocacy groups. Each group will share a brief introduction to their cause followed by high-impact networking\, engaging discussions and opportunities to sign up to volunteer. Our goal is to leverage the skilled and motivated members of our community to advance local sustainability goals and bring awareness to local advocacy efforts. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Organizations in attendance include: \n\nMassachusetts Climate Action Network: MCAN\nCharles River Watershed Association\nMothers Out Front\nClean Water Action\nClimate Action Business Association\nSunrise Movement\nLiving Building Challenge\n350 Mass\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\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 is brought to you by the Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts\, a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields providing professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events.  \n Special thanks to the Boston Architectural College for hosting and sponsoring this event!
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/epma-usgbc-ma-advocacy-mixer/
LOCATION:Boston Architectural College\, 320 Newbury Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
CREATED:20190503T192859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T151656Z
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SUMMARY:ZNE Course: S\, M\, L\, XL
DESCRIPTION:Individuals\, companies\, institutions and cities are striving to build a carbon neutral future.  Zero Net Energy buildings will play a key role in achieving this goal.  Many people are familiar with small ZNE buildings\, but we need to rapidly scale up to Medium\, Large and XL.  Join us as we demonstrate examples of this ZNE scale-shift.  During this session\, we will present Bristol Community College’s 50\,000 sf chemistry\, biology\, and medical/dental education building\, the first ZNE-Verified lab building in the US. \nCEUs Available: 2 LU/HSW AIA credits \n  \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nGain a better understanding of Zero Net Energy buildings\, including precedents\, strategies and operation.\nBe able to actively engage in the conversation when evaluating Zero Net Energy feasibility.\nPose potential solutions to dramatically reduce or eliminate building fossil fuel consumption.\nGain an awareness of some of the cutting edge technologies available to maximize cost-effective energy efficient design.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/zne-s-m-l-xl/
LOCATION:Edison Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
CREATED:20190422T212432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T182501Z
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SUMMARY:Passive House: A Technical Look
DESCRIPTION:Passive House is a complimentary and comprehensive standard that can help LEED projects achieve valuable Energy and Atmosphere (EA) points\, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) points\, and meet other LEED project requirements.  In this 2-Hour session\, Luke McKneally AIA\, LEED AP\, CPHC will go into greater depth regarding the challenges and successful strategies employed to achieve the rigorous Passive House design criteria on significant projects in the Northeast. \nCEUs Available: 2 LU/HSW AIA credits \nLearning Objectives \n\nLearn more about what has been called the most energy efficient building standard in the world\, Passive House.\nUnderstand how Passive House provides an ideal path to achieving Net Zero Energy buildings.\nUnderstand how the building enclosure design is critical to meeting the Passive House certification criteria.\nLearn how mechanical systems design can work with envelope design to reduce energy loads.\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. To use a member discount\, enter your email address as a promotional code in the purchasing window. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few exceptions\, including a 15% discount on all events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here.  Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/passive-houses-a-technical-look/
LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T190000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
CREATED:20190514T190324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T161147Z
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SUMMARY:Assembly Row - Montaje Apartments Tour
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the benefits\, design elements\, installation considerations\, and maintenance requirements of two green roofs in Assembly Square on this green roof tour led by OMNI Ecosystems and Recover Green Roofs. \nOn this tour you will see the recently completed 21st floor Sky Deck and second-story courtyard of Montaje Apartments\, a mixed-use building at Assembly Row in Somerville and discuss the challenges – load capacity\, waterproofing\, conveyance\, etc. – of designing green spaces over structure. \nFrom the 21st floor Sky Deck\, two other Assembly Row green roofs\, built by Recover Green Roofs\, are visible and will be used to discuss the variety of uses for rooftop green spaces. \nAfterwards\, follow us to American Fresh Brewhouse\, which is around the block from the green roofs\, for a complimentary drink and an opportunity to continue the discussion and network with other green professionals. \nCEUs can be earned by participating in this tour. Registration for the tour closes at 1:00 PM on June 11th. \nLearn More About the Montaje Green Roofs Here:\nhttp://www.recovergreenroofs.com/montaje-sky-deck-courtyard \nRecover Green Roofs is a design-build firm based in Somerville\, MA that specializes in the design\, installation\, and maintenance of rooftop green spaces (amenity roofs\, green roofs\, farms\, etc.) on residential\, commercial\, and municipal buildings in Boston\, New England\, and beyond. \nOmni Ecosystems® creates sustainable green infrastructure by inventing\, designing\, supplying\, constructing\, and maintaining working landscapes. Working landscapes work\, and work for you by providing environmental\, social\, and financial benefits beyond a typical landscape. Working landscapes provide natural beauty and can stack functions\, such as managing stormwater\, growing crops\, creating habitats\, and serving as engaging spaces for people. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Understand the variety of economic\, ecological\, and social benefits of green roofs and discuss how to communicate these benefits to clients. \n• Identify different types of green roof systems\, their build-ups and functions. \n• Understand installation and maintenance requirements for green roofs. \n• Understand design considerations\, including commonly misrepresented design details.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/assembly-row-montaje-apartments-tour/
LOCATION:Assembly Row – Montaje Apartments\, 449 Canal St.\, Somerville\, MA\, 02145\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
CREATED:20190204T210728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T181323Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting
DESCRIPTION:EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) \nThe EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nMEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: \nThe meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and USGBC-MA Chapter updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. \nBelow is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nTHIS MONTH’S FEATURE PRESENTATION: \nStay tuned for an update on the presentation! \nA BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA: \nChairs: Jenna Dancewicz\, Aminah McNulty \nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. \nTo learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (USGBC Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org. \nEPMA Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming\nCheck out our calendar for the latest schedule!
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Room Hummingbird\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
CREATED:20190425T204103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T153208Z
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SUMMARY:Buildings and Energy Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:USGBC MA’s mission is to drive sustainable and regenerative design\, construction\, and operation of the built environment. The only way to accomplish our mission is to collaborate with community members. To that end\, join us for our Buildings and Energy Roundtable. \nThe Buildings and Energy Roundtable will enable like-minded professionals to gather and explore specific issues\, define actions\, develop strategies and explore solutions related to energy in the green building industry. Join us in moving the needle towards a net positive environment\, society\, and economy. \n\nThis course is free for members. \n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few exceptions\, including a 15% discount on all events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here.\n\nBecome a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/buildings-and-energy-round-table/
LOCATION:Meridian Conference Room\, 5th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
CREATED:20190114T191726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T181350Z
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SUMMARY:Presinar - Keep Sustainability in Your SITES: An Overview of the SITES v2 Rating System
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920013655 \nThe Sustainable SITES Initiative seeks to develop sustainable landscapes through a comprehensive set of guidelines modeled after healthy ecosystems and processes. These standards focus on land selection and development\, water use\, vegetation planting\, soil restoration\, green maintenance techniques\, user engagement\, and others. SITES provides a holistic approach to developing landscapes that create more resilient communities. These landscapes are also better able to respond to weather events such as floods or droughts by focusing on their ability to deliver ecosystem services. In this course\, attendees will receive a comprehensive overview of the SITES v2 Rating System including an exploration of the framework structure\, core concepts\, recommended implementation strategies\, and project examples. Attendees will also learn how this framework fosters resiliency through landscapes that provide multiple ecosystem services. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDescribe the ecological benefits gained when a project meets the prerequisite\, Limit development on farmland of Section 1: Site Context of the Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Rating System.\nDiscuss how user and stakeholder engagement can impact a project’s design in the credit\, Engage users and stakeholders of Section 2: Pre-design Assessment + Planning of the Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Rating System.\nRelate the strategies used to implement the credit\, Conserve and use native plants of Section 4: Site Design – Soil + Vegetation of the Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Rating System to the guiding principle “do no harm.”\nExplore the unique qualities of the Sustainable SITES Initiative and its synergies with the LEEDv4 rating system and similar frameworks.\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific O+M\, GA) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/keep-sustainability-your-sites-overview-sites-v2-rating-system-11036824# \n\n  \n\nAbout USGBC MA’s Presinar series\nUSGBC MA sources material from USGBC for a series of in-person video presentations. The content grants attendees CEU credits\, and can be purchased for personal viewing here: https://www.usgbc.org/education-listing/ \nUSGBC MA does not have a hand in producing any of the content. Attendees of the course must apply themselves to receive CEU credits through their USGBC account. A printed certificate will be included to prove attendance. \n  \nAbout USGBC MA\nThe USGBC Massachusetts Chapter is a membership-based community advocating for green buildings at the state and local level. The USGBC MA Chapter provides green building education\, networking\, advocacy and leadership opportunities for the sustainable building practitioner community and beyond. Our events and programming are supported and enhanced by the volunteer efforts of our community members. \nAbout Chapter Membership\n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, and we offer a variety of discounts to be as inclusive as possible. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here. \n \nMembership Benefits \n\n15% discount on USGBC MA events**\n\n*Does not include a few partnered events\n*Certain memberships have larger discounts\n\n\nFree access to roundtables and our annual general meeting\nAbility to nominate board members and vote in board elections.\n\n  \nBecome a Member\n  \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-keep-sustainability-in-your-sites-an-overview-of-the-sites-v2-rating-system/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
CREATED:20190520T191129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T191129Z
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SUMMARY:Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event | Opening Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:TURN IDEAS AND COMMITMENTS INTO TANGIBLE ACTIONS THAT DELIVER POSITIVE RESULTS FOR STUDENTS\, STAFF\, AND FACULTY; THE ENVIRONMENT; AND YOUR INSTITUTION’S EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND BOTTOM LINE. \nPlease join the International Living Future Institute this June for the second annual Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event. This is THE PLACE to network and learn with others dedicated to created Living Buildings and Living Campuses. Last year’s event sold out fast so register today. \nHigher education institutions have long been centers of innovation\, research\, and leadership\, integral in shaping our society and culture. So\, what better place than college and university campuses to create the most innovative and forward-thinking buildings and communities? \nCampuses in the Northeast including—Hampshire College\, Smith College\, Williams College\, and Yale—are on the forefront of transformation. These institutions\, with others in the area and around the country\, have been early adopters of the Living Building Challenge and the Living Community Challenge. This symposium will highlight projects and initiatives from a variety of campuses around the region and the country focusing on their holistic\, multi-generational approach to sustainability\, resiliency\, health\, innovation\, and equity. \nVisit Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event for details and registration.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/net-positive-symposium-at-the-r-w-kern-center-a-higher-education-event-opening-ceremony/
LOCATION:R.W. Kern Center\, Hampshire College\, Amherst\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
CREATED:20190425T145130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T191134Z
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SUMMARY:Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event
DESCRIPTION:TURN IDEAS AND COMMITMENTS INTO TANGIBLE ACTIONS THAT DELIVER POSITIVE RESULTS FOR STUDENTS\, STAFF\, AND FACULTY; THE ENVIRONMENT; AND YOUR INSTITUTION’S EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND BOTTOM LINE. \nPlease join the International Living Future Institute this June for the second annual Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event. This is THE PLACE to network and learn with others dedicated to created Living Buildings and Living Campuses. Last year’s event sold out fast so register today. \nHigher education institutions have long been centers of innovation\, research\, and leadership\, integral in shaping our society and culture. So\, what better place than college and university campuses to create the most innovative and forward-thinking buildings and communities? \nCampuses in the Northeast including—Hampshire College\, Smith College\, Williams College\, and Yale—are on the forefront of transformation. These institutions\, with others in the area and around the country\, have been early adopters of the Living Building Challenge and the Living Community Challenge. This symposium will highlight projects and initiatives from a variety of campuses around the region and the country focusing on their holistic\, multi-generational approach to sustainability\, resiliency\, health\, innovation\, and equity. \nVisit Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event for details and registration.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/net-positive-symposium-um-at-the-r-w-kern-center-a-higher-education-event/
LOCATION:R.W. Kern Center\, Hampshire College\, Amherst\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
CREATED:20190425T171209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T153917Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: LEED Deep Dive w/ Chris Schaffner of Green Engineer
DESCRIPTION:– This event has been cancelled – \nCome hear the latest from LEED fellow and expert Chris Schaffner. Learn what you need to know to pass the LEED AP BD+C  exam and more. \nAlready an AP\, but struggling with version 4? Come to the workshop – we’ll discuss whats new\, what you need to know\, and what might be changing in 4.1. \nChris is an experienced teacher and a member of the original LEED faculty – since 2001 he has taught LEED to more than 10\,000 professionals like you. Chris likes to run his courses a little differently\, so this full day session will be dynamic and interactive\, so be ready to dive in! Laptops only\, no scuba gear required. \nCEUs Available: 7 GBCI CE hours | LEED specific: BD+C\, ID+C
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-deep-dive-w-chris-schaffner-of-green-engineer/
LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T194500
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
CREATED:20190311T202539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T140729Z
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SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Introduction to the WELL Building Standard
DESCRIPTION:The Introduction to the WELL Building Standard presentation provides an overview of the WELL Building Standard ideology\, structure\, and certification process. The medical basis for the concept categories is introduced along with design and construction strategies to create healthy buildings. The time has come to elevate human health and comfort to the forefront of building practices and reinvent buildings that are not only better for the planet—but also for people. This presentation will introduce how to do this using the WELL Building Standard as the framework.Like what you see? For related courses\, check out the playlists that this course is featured in: \n\nCMP: LEED AP ID+C playlist\nCMP: WELL AP playlist\nGBCI Programs playlist\nKey concepts for contractors and builders\n\n\n\nObjectives\n\nArticulate the financial\, societal\, and environmental benefits of WELL certification\nIdentify the role of the International Well Building Institute and the WELL Building Standard\nRecognize the structure of the WELL Building Standard\nExplain the 7 concepts of the WELL Building standard\, the strategies to achieve them\, and the health impacts they address\nSummarize the certification process of the WELL Building Standard\n\n\n\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial. \nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/central-ma-presinar-introduction-to-the-well-building-standard/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190624T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190624T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
CREATED:20190311T185028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T182937Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Building Summit 2019
DESCRIPTION:At our 2019 Healthy Buildings Summit\, we’ll learn how Harvard is turning research into action by discussing the science behind our building products and how these materials affect our bodies and the environment\, as well as suggestions of chemical classes we should be working to eliminate. Together\, we can leave this summit informed and ready to pursue the next steps to creating a healthier Boston. \nA year ago\, our expert panel came together with a mission to inform architects\, designers\, and corporations how vital healthy buildings are for improving financial costs\, the environment\, and the health of each and every individual living and working in these buildings. At the 2018 Healthy Building Summit\, we heard about the multitude of ways that buildings can affect our bodies and environment\, from changing the air we breathe to introducing different chemicals into our environment. \nIn the year since our last Healthy Building Summit\, we have been busy keeping this conversation alive: we formed a Health and Wellness Round Table. We learned about Well V2\, heard about the Cognitive effects of indoor air quality\, and discussed flame retardants in building products. We heard from leading manufacturers about their commitment to promoting transparency\, eliminating chemicals of concern\, and to evolving the Mindful Materials program. Now that we’re informed of the issues and understand the many facets that come into creating healthy buildings\, we now face the next issue: how do we act out this knowledge and drive change? \nJoin us at Harvard University on June 24th as we roll up our sleeves and get to work on improving materials transparency and eliminating chemicals of concern from the built environment. \nAgenda:9:00am -9:30am Networking Breakfast9:30am – 11:00am – The Science\, Industry Check-in and Harvard’s Example11:00am – 12:00pm  – Working Together12:00pm – 12:30pm Wrap-up \nCEUs Available: 3 LU/HSW AIA credits \n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Contact Us for More Information About Sponsorship\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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				Message\n				\n			 \n						\n						\n							\n			\n				\n					15 + 14 = \n				 \n			\n							Submit
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/healthy-building-summit-2019/
LOCATION:Harvard Gutman Library\, 6 Appian Way\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
CREATED:20190517T210227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T210227Z
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SUMMARY:Facades+ Boston
DESCRIPTION:On June 25\, Facades+ is returning to Boston for the fourth year in a row. The conference\, organized by The Architect’s Newspaper\, is a full-day event split between a morning symposium and an afternoon of workshops led by top AEC practitioners. Leers Weinzapfel Associates (LWA)\, a Boston-based firm with projects nationwide\, is co-chairing the conference. LWA’s designer and business development representative Zhanina Boyadzhieva and associate Kevin Bell are the conference co-chairs. \nPanels for the conference will focus on the changes underway in Boston\, ranging from new educational structures\, the city’s new tallest residential building\, and historic preservation projects. \nParticipants for the conference’s symposium and workshops include Behnisch Architekten\, Knippers Helbig Advanced Engineering\, Pei Cobb Freed & Partners\, Bruner / Cott\, Arrowstreet\, Consigli Construction\, Walter P. Moore\, Autodesk\, Atelier Ten\, Harvard GSD\, the Wyss Institute\, Atelier Ten\, Building Blocks\, Morphosis and Okalux.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/facades-boston/
LOCATION:Westin Copley Place\, 10 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Architect's Newspaper":MAILTO:info@archpaper.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
CREATED:20190523T172451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T132023Z
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SUMMARY:Living Building Challenge: Materials Petal Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Half-day Workshop A level 200 Practical and Inspiring Workshop to Show You “It’s Possible!” \nAgenda 8:00am – 8:30am — Registration & Coffee 8:30am – 12:30pm — Workshop \n\nThis nuts and bolts session examines the steps required to achieve the Living Building Challenge (LBC) Materials Petal from client pitch (or not)\, into design specifications and through construction administration.  A curated review of each step will go beyond the basics and delve deeply into processes that will set your team up for success.  The discussion incorporates perspectives of all major players\, from design and construction teams to sustainability consultants and the specifications writer\, each offering unique guidance based on personal experience.  Participants will leave understanding the opportunities and obstacles to drive the market toward healthier materials while also developing leadership on this burgeoning issue that will improve your company’s reputation. \nA basic introduction to the Living Building Challenge Petal and Imperative structure is recommended for this course. \nGBCI Course ID: 0920019640 \nThis event is approved for the following continuing education credits: \n\n4 LU/HSW AIA CE credits \n4 LFA General CE credits\n4 GBCI CE hour(s) for the following specialties: LEED AP BD+C\, LEED AP O+M\, LEED AP ID+C\, WELL AP \n\n \nLearning Objectives \n\nVisualize a path through achieving the LBC Materials Petal\nDefine clear roles and responsibilities for all project team members\nDescribe how contract documents define LBC Materials Petal objectives\nWorkshop a process to get to certification\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Meet Our Panelists\n\n \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Matt Root\n					Senior Project Manager at Integrated Eco Strategy \n					Matt manages healthy materials and energy related projects for projects pursuing Living Building Challenge certification\, or at least inspired by the program’s intent. He primarily works closely with design and construction teams to implement processes that support projects in achieving their healthier materials goals.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Lisa Carey Moore\n					Sr. Sustainability Analyst at Integrated Eco Strategy \n					Lisa is involved in all phases of projects to provide support to teams who are looking for materials that avoid ingredients of concern. She works closely with design teams looking for specific products\, and with contractors looking to solve red list issues. She speaks widely on the topic of material ingredients\, using the Six Classes approach to help teams understand where chemicals of concern can be found. She’s been involved in the materials research\, and project support\, for three Living Certified projects: Williams College’s Class of ‘66 Center\, The R.W. Kern Center\, and the Hitchcock Center for the Environment.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Lisa Goodwin Robbins\n					Architect/Specifier at Kalin Associates \n					Working on a wide variety of project types\, Lisa supports other Architects\, both designers and project managers\, in their efforts to be green\, to solve problems\, and to get their projects built. She helps to develop and maintain Kalin Associates’ sustainable design specifications\, LEED\, LBC\, and WELL documentation requirements\, and master specification systems. \nDuring the past ten years\, Lisa has been speaking about healthier building materials and indoor air quality at national and regional conferences. She is committed to raising awareness among Architects and Designers about avoiding toxic chemicals in our built environment.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Jim Rogers\n					Engineer at Turner Construction  \n					Jim Rogers has been with Turner Construction since 2014 and has experience in site work\, core & shell\, and finishes. In the past year and a half Jim has worked closely with Integrated Ecostrategy to develop and explore processes on how to implement the materials petal on large scale commercial construction. Jim has been involved with Turner Construction’s Sustainability Team to explore ways to remove chemicals of concern from the construction industry\, reduce material waste\, and to provide effective tools and procedures to review building materials on projects.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					Sam Batchelor\n					Partner at designLAB Architects \n					Sam Batchelor is a partner at designLAB architects\, a Boston-based architecture firm that works with mission-driven organizations to create spaces that support their work through conservation and stewardship.  Sam also founded and led the MassArt Community/Build Studio for 10 years\, and served as board president for the Community Design Resource Center of Boston\, a non-profit devoted to bringing pro-bono design services to underserved communities.\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nLiving Future Collaborative NE\, Facilitators:\nJim Newman\,\nPrincipal at Linnean Solutions \nDiAnn Mroszczak\,\nSustainable Director at PCA
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-building-challenge-materials-petal-deep-dive/
LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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SUMMARY:EPMA: Food Sovereignty Panel Discussion at Boston Nature Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an event with presentations and conversation about Food Sovereignty\, Urban Farming\, and Urban Foraging. As part of our annual urban agriculture annual events\, this year we plan to visit the beautiful campus of the Boston Nature Center to learn about the state of food access in Boston and local initiatives. We will also have a guided Urban Forage Walk where we will identify (but not eat) edible plants! \nBelow is the agenda for the event\, hope to see you there! \n5:30 – 6:00pm: Gather & Snacks \n6:00 – 7:00pm: Panel Discussion \n7:00 – 8:00pm: Forage Walk (look but no touch) with David Craft \nPanel members include: \n \nMary Rose Scozzafava\, Conservation Law Foundation \nMary Rose is Senior Fellow at Conservation Law Foundation for the Food and Farm Initiative\, and a strong supporter of a strong local food system.  As a Fellow\, Mary Rose oversees the development of the educational guides for Legal Food Hub’s online library with information about common legal issues encountered by farmers and local food businesses. Mary Rose was previously a partner in the Intellectual Property department of Wilmer\, Cutler\, Pickering\, Hale and Dorr\, where she specialized in patent advice and patent portfolio building for renewable energy clients in the fields of solar\, energy storage and biofuel. She currently supports sustainable agriculture and the local food economy in her roles on the executive committee of Lexington Community Farm\, the oldest continuously farmed property in Lexington\, MA\, and as a member of the conservation restriction oversight committee of the Citizens for Lexington Conservation.  Mary Rose holds a B.S. from Lehigh University and a Ph.D. from Brandeis University\, both in chemistry. She graduated magna cum laude from Suffolk Law School. \n \nDavid Craft\, Author of Urban Foraging  \nDavid Craft graduated from Brown University in 1996 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After a 2-year stint at General Electric Research and Development\, and a year teaching high school math\, he returned to graduate school at MIT and earned his Ph.D. in Operations Research (a branch of applied mathematics) in 2004. Since that time he has been working in the field of optimization of radiation therapy for cancer treatment at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He is an avid collector of edible plants and mushrooms and every year leads many foraging tours in the New England area. His foraging book is called Urban Foraging. \n \nRepresentative from New Entry Sustainable Farming Project \nThe New Entry Sustainable Farming Project’s (New Entry) mission is to improve our local and regional food systems by training the next generation of farmers to produce food that is sustainable\, nutritious\, and culturally-appropriate and making this food accessible to individuals regardless of age\, mobility\, ethnicity\, or socio-economic status.  In doing this work\, we provide critical training\, career development\, and economic opportunity to new farmers. \nIf you would like to share a ride to BNC\, you can meet us at Forest Hills station (last stop of orange line). We are meeting there at 5pm and then taking an Uber(s) to BNC! \nThis event is brought to you by the Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts\, a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields providing professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. \n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/food-sovereignty-panel-discussion-at-boston-nature-center/
LOCATION:The Resource Room at Boston Nature Center\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T193000
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nMEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: \nThe meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and USGBC-MA Chapter updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. \nBelow is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nTHIS MONTH’S FEATURE PRESENTATION: \nGreen Acoustics: Acoustics on Green/Sustainable Projects \nPresented by Kristen Murphy\, an acoustics consultant. \nA BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA: \nChairs: Jenna Dancewicz\, Aminah McNulty \nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. \nTo learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (USGBC Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org. \nEPMA Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming\nCheck out our calendar for the latest schedule!
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-16/
LOCATION:Room Hummingbird\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T030948
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting
DESCRIPTION:EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA)\nThe EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved.\nMEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE:\nThe meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and USGBC-MA Chapter updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking.\nBelow is the breakdown of the meeting agenda:\n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nTHIS MONTH’S FEATURE PRESENTATION:\nStay tuned for an update on the presentation!\nA BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA:\nChairs: Jenna Dancewicz\, Aminah McNulty\nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events.\nTo learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (USGBC Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org.\nEPMA Events Include:\n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming\nCheck out our calendar for the latest schedule!
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Room “Hummingbird”\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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