Central MA Presinar: Understanding Water Credits in LEED

National Grid's Sustainability Hub 912 Main St, Worcester, MA, United States

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. The speakers provide an overview of the water credits in LEED, differences between v2009 and v4, discuss how water […]

EPMA: USGBC MA Advocacy Mixer

Boston Architectural College 320 Newbury Street, Boston, MA, United States

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 […]

ZNE Course: S, M, L, XL

Edison Conference Room, 16th Floor 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA, United States

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 […]

Passive House: A Technical Look

"Edison" Conference Room, 16th Floor 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA, United States

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 […]

Assembly Row – Montaje Apartments Tour

Assembly Row - Montaje Apartments 449 Canal St., Somerville, MA, United States

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. On 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 […]

Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting

Room Hummingbird, Floor 12 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA, United States

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) 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. MEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the […]

Buildings and Energy Roundtable

Meridian Conference Room, 5th Floor 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA, United States

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. The Buildings and Energy Roundtable will enable like-minded professionals to gather and explore specific […]

Presinar – Keep Sustainability in Your SITES: An Overview of the SITES v2 Rating System

Room Edison, Floor 16 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA, United States

GBCI: 0920013655 The 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 […]

Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event | Opening Ceremony

R.W. Kern Center Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, United States

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. Please 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 […]

Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event

R.W. Kern Center Hampshire College, Amherst, MA, United States

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. Please 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 […]

CANCELLED: LEED Deep Dive w/ Chris Schaffner of Green Engineer

"Edison" Conference Room, 16th Floor 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA, United States

- This event has been cancelled - Come 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. Already an AP, but struggling with version 4? Come to the workshop – we’ll discuss whats new, what you need to know, […]

Central MA Presinar: Introduction to the WELL Building Standard

National Grid's Sustainability Hub 912 Main St, Worcester, MA, United States

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 […]

Healthy Building Summit 2019

Harvard Gutman Library 6 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA, United States

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 […]

Facades+ Boston

Westin Copley Place 10 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, United States

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 […]

Living Building Challenge: Materials Petal Deep Dive

"Edison" Conference Room, 16th Floor 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA, United States

Half-day Workshop A level 200 Practical and Inspiring Workshop to Show You “It’s Possible!” Agenda 8:00am – 8:30am — Registration & Coffee 8:30am – 12:30pm — Workshop This 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.  […]

EPMA: Food Sovereignty Panel Discussion at Boston Nature Center

The Resource Room at Boston Nature Center MA, United States

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 […]

Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting

Room Hummingbird, Floor 12 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA, United States

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. MEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for […]

Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting

Room "Hummingbird", Floor 12 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA, United States

EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) 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. MEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the […]

Building a JUST Future: The Living Future JUST Program with Goody Clancy

Goody Clancy HQ 420 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, United States

JUST is a disclosure tool in which organizations evaluate themselves through the lens of social justice and equity. To date, a handful of Boston firms have been through the evaluation process and disclosed their impressive results. Join the Chapter and the New England Living Future Collaborative as we celebrate the fantastic accomplishments of all of […]

Presinar: Reimagining Building Codes: How to Green All Buildings

Room Hummingbird, Floor 12 50 Milk Street, Boston, MA, United States

GBCI: 0920018729 This session discusses how codes and LEED work in concert together with one another to enable a future where green building benefits are available to everyone in every building. Course Objectives: Identify opportunities within current traditional building codes that can be addressed via green building measures Identify connections between LEED v4.1 and the […]