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: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:20240613T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185424 CREATED:20240411T180250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T174249Z UID:10002006-1718283600-1718298000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Buildings and Carbon DESCRIPTION:This course will focus on the climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. The training will emphasize the importance of goal setting and identifying strategic actions to manage greenhouse gas emissions throughout a building’s life cycle\, including the operational phase\, with a particular focus on embodied carbon. \nThe course will explore the context of climate emissions from the built environment\, covering topics including:• The global carbon cycle and its relationship to the built environment• Operational carbon\, grid emission factors and building electrification\, and emission reduction strategies beyond energy efficiency• Embodied carbon\, carbon storage\, and the “time value” of carbon• Solutions for material selection\, supply chain engagement\, and policy engagement for addressing the climate impact of the built environment. \nThe course will explore applied strategies in the context of a design practice\, covering topics including:• Goal setting and metrics of success• Methodologies and strategies for conducting carbon analysis throughout the design process• Carbon accounting tools\, databases\, and other resources to conduct embodied carbon analysis• Evaluating design workflows for opportunities to take action in carbon reduction in design and procurement. \nKey barriers to and opportunities for implementing carbon reduction strategies in participants’ practices will be identified\, discussed\, prioritized\, and formulated into an actionable list for participants to reference moving forward. \nThis course is taught by Jacob Deva Racusin\, Studio Director and Director of Building Science and Sustainability with New Frameworks Natural Design/Build. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Understand the impact of embodied carbon and carbon storage in building materials. \n2. Become familiar with real-world examples and case studies that stored carbon. \n3. Identify tools\, workflow strategies\, and other resources for carbon accounting in the design process. \n4. Take action on opportunities and strategies for integrating climate action and carbon reduction into their professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 23rd\, 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-2573 \n \n \n \n \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 \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/buildings-and-carbon-6-13/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bc-clark-van-der-beken-unsplash.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185424 CREATED:20240131T181458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T185212Z UID:10001977-1718299800-1718305200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: Consigli Construction\, 313 Congress St\, Boston\, MA 02210 \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 month’s Roundtable will feature presentations from our members at Consigli with a special conversation around low-carbon concrete and how it’s impacting the construction industry and the embodied carbon of our projects. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-6-13/ 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:20260403T185424 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:20240626T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185424 CREATED:20240130T193655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T134843Z UID:10001966-1719403200-1719406800@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.\nJune 26th\, 2024 – Shifting the Scope from Profit to Non-Profit\n\nHow are we best positioned to make an impact? At the June Women In Green Roundtable\, we’ll be focusing on the shift in scope from the for-profit space to the nonprofit sector. Our subject matter experts have worked in both areas and are here to share their motivations and experiences\, answer questions\, and offer advice around making that shift\, getting involved\, and how it impacted their approach to sustainability in the built environment.Subject Matter ExpertsVan Du | Assistant Director of Environmental Planning | Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)Keirstan Field | Engioneer/Scientist | EPRILisa Carey Moore | Director\, Buildings Team – Impact Group | International Living Future Institute (ILFI)Jennifer Marrapese | Senior Director\, Programs and Strategy | Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)Mary Tobin | Senior Associate\, Carbon-Free Electricity | RMI \n\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members \nNew 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-6-26/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/WIGRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240711 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240712 DTSTAMP:20260403T185424 CREATED:20240221T200645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T180829Z UID:10001988-1720656000-1720742399@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:WUFI® Passive Advanced Multifamily Training (Phius) DESCRIPTION:Two 4-Hour Sessions on July 11th and 12th from 12:00 – 4:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the ClassWUFI Passive is a powerful tool that can enhance\, streamline\, and optimize the design and certification of passive building projects if integrated into the design process properly. This course is for multifamily WUFI Passive users that want to take their modeling to the next level – learning pro tips to ensure the full capabilities of the software are utilized – and concepts and skills learned can be applied to other building types. Students will explore tips to speed up and optimize modeling workflows – including insight on supplemental calculators and supporting tools to improve processes and streamline Phius Certification project submissions. \nThe registration deadline for this training is June 27th. BE+ recommends registering at least 2 months in advance as seats in this course may fill quickly. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement\, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Phius\n Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Learn about quality-related Phius certification requirements such as moisture control guidelines and condensation risk analysis that compliment the WUFI Passive energy model. \n2. Learn how to model complex building assemblies\, window conditions\, custom materials\, and account for various types of thermal bridging often found in large scale buildings. \n3. Discuss details specific to modeling a multifamily geometry including takeoff dimensions\, grouping windows\, multiple zones\, attached zones and modeling isolated building zones. \n4. Learn how to model various multifamily scale mechanical systems including setting up centralized\, semi-centralized and decentralized ventilation systems\, working with the DHW calculator and accounting for various renewable energy options. \n \n \n \n \n \n Technology Requirements\n WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended. \n \n \n \n \n \n Prerequisite\n Previous introduction to and use of WUFI Passive modeling software is required. If you have not used the software before\, consider the ‘WUFI Passive for Beginners’ course before taking this course. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by June 20th\, 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.Course ID#: C-8402Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $450.00Cost type: Per trainee URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/wufi-passive-advanced-multifamily-training-phius/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PassiveAdvancedMultifamilyTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240412T133955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T135821Z UID:10002007-1720710000-1720717200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:“Easy” Wins for Embodied Carbon Reduction DESCRIPTION:There are many opportunities to reduce the embodied carbon of a building’s design\, but it can be hard to know where to start. Questions such as “What tools do I use?” “What if I’ve already started designing my project?” “How much will this all cost?” can easily stand in the way of taking action. \nIn this presentation\, the instructor will present a variety of proven strategies to reduce embodied carbon that can be implemented into your next – or even your current – project without requiring extensive LCA modeling. If you are looking to start implementing low carbon solutions into your projects and are looking for some strategies to get started\, this is the presentation for you. Opportunities in the design process\, in material selection\, and in project specifications will all be addressed\, as well as your questions. Join us and start reducing your project’s embodied carbon footprint today! \nThis course is taught by Jacob Deva Racusin\, Studio Director and Director of Building Science and Sustainability at New Frameworks Natural Design Build. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by June 20th\, 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-9368 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo by Tiard Schulz on Unsplash. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/easy-wins-for-embodied-carbon-reduction-7-11/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/EasyWinsforEmbodiedCarbonReduction-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240131T181946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T181657Z UID:10001978-1720719000-1720724400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: Thornton Tomasetti (101 Arch Street\, Suite 1600 Boston\, MA 02110) \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our July Roundtable. It will be a dynamic session featuring networking over food and drinks\, a sustainability-focused presentation\, and an embodied carbon interactive activity! Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals.  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-7-11/ LOCATION:Thornton Tomasetti\, 101 Arch Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States 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:20240715 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240716 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240515T173258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T175116Z UID:10002009-1721001600-1721087999@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Certified Passive House Consultant CPHC® Training (Phius) DESCRIPTION:Phase I: Complete prior to July 15th\n \n \n \n \n \n Self-guided content (allot 2-3 months\, 50-60 hours) \n \n \n \n \n \n Phase II: July 15th to July 26th\n \n \n \n \n \n (8) 3-Hour Live Online Sessions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the ClassThis training is intended for Architects and Engineers. CPHCs learn to design to the Phius Certification climate-specific building standard. Projects earning Phius certifications (Phius CORE\, Phius ZERO and Phius REVIVE) follow RESNET QA/QC protocols and achieve excellent HERS scores\, US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home status\, and adhere to EPA indoor airPLUS requirements. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement\, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Phius\n Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. Phius established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark of Phius used with permission. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Learn the principles of passive building design: heat transfer\, air-tightness\, thermal bridge free detailing\, super-insulation\, high-efficiency ventilation\, moisture control. \n2. Perform passive house verification using WUFI® Passive\, the next-generation dynamic modeling tool developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IBP and Owens Corning. \n3. Perform energy modeling by completing an entire project including energy balancing (static and dynamic). \n4. Implement high performance building science principles and passive house techniques in residential\, commercial\, and retrofit scenarios across all North American climate zones. \n5. Study built examples—including mechanical systems—for each North American climate zone. \n6. Learn about suitable materials and components available in local U.S. and Canadian markets\, and details for passive house applications according to climate. \n7. Learn the best air tightness strategies\, thermal bridge free detailing\, and how to evaluate your design in THERM. \n8. Learn how to assure quality and performance for your client from the design process through construction using Phius Certification and QA/QC. \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Enrollment Structure: Phase I and Phase II \n Phase I Enrollment \nUpon registration and payment\, BE+ will send you a link to set up a PHIUS account and start the course on the PHIUS website. If you previously completed training through the Phius Training site\, sign into the Training site using your existing username and password \nYou will have access to the Phase I self-guided training materials for 12 months from your time of registration. This includes access to the Phase I Online Exam as well\, 1 of the 2 required exams for CPHC® certification. The online exam can be taken at a time of your choosing\, but must be completed within the 12 month window\, and must be completed in one sitting. Additional information about the exam can be found on the Phius training site. \nPhase I of the CPHC training comprises a series of pre-recorded online virtual sessions taught by expert instructors\, collected readings\, recommended resources\, and quizzes; altogether comprising about 50-60 hours of learning material. Enrollees have access to Phase I materials for 12 months. \nPhase II Enrollment \nThe second phase of CPHC training focuses on design exercises\, and WUFI Passive and THERM software training. Both Phase I and II are required to successfully complete the course and to be eligible to take the final exam. Phase II also includes group projects\, homework assignments and online tutorials. \nAll Phase II sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted. Phase II consists of eight 3-hour instructor-led training sessions across 2 weeks followed by a design exam. See Training Schedule below. \nExamYou will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of your Phase II session. The exam is due 4 weeks after it opens\, and typically takes 20-25 hours to complete. \n \n \n \n \n \n Training Schedule\n Phase I: Self-Guided ContentStart 6-8 weeks prior to Phase II start date \nPhase II: Live-Online ContentJuly 15th – 26th \nSession 1: Monday\, July 15th | 2:00-5:00pmSession 2: Tuesday\, July 16th | 2:00-5:00pmSession 3: Thursday\, July 18th | 2:00-5:00pmSession 4: Friday\, July 19th | 2:00-5:00pmSession 5: Monday\, July 22nd | 2:00-5:00pmSession 6: Tuesday\, July 23rd | 2:00-5:00pmSession 7: Thursday\, July 25th | 2:00-5:00pmSession 7: Friday\, July 26th | 2:00-5:00pm \nExam: You will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of your Phase II session. \n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n Phius is an AIA National\, International\, and Distance CES Provider.Phase I: Earn 50 LU/HSW unitsPhase II: Earn 24 LU/HSW units \nPhius CPHC Training is approved by GBCIEarn 32 CEU \nContinuing education credits are available from the Building Performance InstituteEarn 37.13 CE credits \n \n \n \n \n \n Technology and Course Requirements\n Phase II focuses on energy modeling using WUFI Passive Software. WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by June 24th\, 2024\n Grant deadline: June 24th \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. \n$1\,950.00 is eligible for grant funding. (The total course cost is $2\,100. $150 is the cost of the exam and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company). \nThe 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. \nCourse ID#: C-2542Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $1\,950.00Cost type: Tuition URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/certified-passive-house-consultant-cphc-training-phius-7-15/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CPHC-Training-bernard-hermant-unsplash.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240718 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240612T170701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T194131Z UID:10002014-1721174400-1721260799@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Phius Certified Verifier Training DESCRIPTION:July 17th and 18th\, Two Full Day Sessions8:00 am – 5:00pm\, In person in Boston (location information below)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Class \nPhius Certified Verifiers deliver on-site quality assurance for multi-family residential and non-residential passive building projects. This course is geared toward HERs Raters testing and commissioning multifamily buildings and professionals familiar with non-residential buildings. Training provides grounding in Phius building principles and onsite quality assurance for the Phius Certification program. Knowledge of HERs rating practices\, Energy Star Homes\, Indoor airPLUS and DOE ZERH Programs is helpful. Those who wish to pursue certification after training must meet certification exam prerequisites and be approved to complete the exam. This training is delivered in person over two days and is a combination of presentation and discussion. Approximately 8 hours of self-guided material is provided before the first session for review. The registration deadline for this training is July 4th. BE+ recommends registering in advance as seats in this course may fill quickly. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement\, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Phius\n Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. \n \n \n \n \n \n Location Details\n New Ecology294 Washington St.\, Suite 830Boston\, MA 02108 \nWhen attendees arrive\, take the elevator to the 8th floor. Upon exiting the elevator\, the entrance is to the left. The door will be locked prior to the course starting. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Identify Phius design strategies \n2. Identify Phius mechanical/ventilation systems \n3. Perform on-site QA and integration of prerequisite programs; Energy Star Homes\, Indoor airPLUS and DOE ZERH \n4. Perform site inspection and testing protocols and Phius Certification deliverables \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by June 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. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement\, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-3896Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $750.00Cost type: Per trainee URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-verifier-training-7-17/ LOCATION:New Ecology\, 294 Washington Street Suite 830\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/PhiusCertifiedVerifierTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240718 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240719 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240515T163331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T165455Z UID:10002008-1721260800-1721347199@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Certified Passive House Designer (PHI) Training DESCRIPTION:About the Class \nThis course provides tools\, techniques and tips for how to build via passive house principles for all building types\, diving into Passive House building concepts and building a foundation of knowledge and skills to integrate PHI building design standards into building projects. This course is specifically designed to teach the international Passive House Standard (PHI) to design and construction professionals in the U.S. and is required prior to taking the CPHD/C professional certification exam. It can be held online or in person\, and is a combination of presentation and discussion. \nThis 8 week training includes live online training and Q&A sessions and followed by 4 to 5 weeks of exam prep. Trainees who successfully complete the training are eligible to take the certification exam the final week of the course. Additional course materials including access to the on-demand Using PHPP in Passive House Design and Certification course\, Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) software individual license\, and supplemental exam preparation materials are also provided. \nThe total cost for the course is $2\,295. $1400 is covered by the Express Grant\, and an additional $895 fee for on-demand course materials and the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company. \nBackground photo above is by Steve Pancrate on Unsplash. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n By the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \nOutline the basic building science principles of the Passive House Standard. \nDetermine strategies for implementing the principles in both design and construction phases. \nDescribe the role of the Passive House energy model and its relationship to component selection\, detailing and execution. \nExplain basic energy calculations based on typical building assemblies. \n \n \n \n \n \n Training Schedule\n Week 1 & 2: Modules 1 & 2July 18th\, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Kickoff \nWeek 3: Module 3 – 5August 1st\, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session \nWeek 4: Modules 6August 8th\, 2024 | 12 – 3 PM ET Webinar \nWeek 5: Modules 7 – 9August 15th\, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session \nWeek 6: Module 10 – 12August 22nd\, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session \nWeek 7: Module 13August 29th\, 2024 | 12 – 3PM ET Webinar \nWeek 8: Module 14Week of September 2nd\, 2024 \nWeek 9: Module 15Week of September 9th\, 2024 \nWeek 10: Access Exam Prep ModulesWeek of September 16th\, 2024 \nWeek 11: Exam ReviewSeptember 19th\, 2024 | 12 – 2 PM ET \nWeek 12: Tech SetupSeptember 24th\, 2024 | 10 – 11 AM ET \nWeek 13: PHI CPHD/C Live-Online ExamOctober 1st\, 2024 | 10 AM – 1 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n Technology and Course Requirements\n Live-Online courses require a personal computer or laptop with a good internet connection\, speed\, and audio listening capabilities. A web-camera is preferred for Live-Online sessions. Preferred web browsers are Firefox\, Chrome\, or Chromium-based browsers. \nA Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) software individual license is provided. \nFor PHN On-Demand courses all lessons\, topics\, and quizzes must be marked complete; any required webinars must be attended; and the post-training survey must be completed. For In-Person & Live-Online multi-day courses\, no more than 2 hours can be missed to receive a course completion certificate. This course will prepare you for PHI’s Certified Passive House Designer / Consultant exam. \n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n 35 AIA LU/HSW credits & certificate of completion. AIA credits for Live-Online and In-Person Sessions will be reported to AIA by Passive House Network (PHN) if a participant provides their AIA number during registration. All other participants can use the certificate of completion to report continuing education credits either to AIA\, or other agencies that recognize the AIA CE credits. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by June 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. \nThe total cost for the course is $2\,295. $1400 is covered by the Express Grant\, and an additional $895 fee for on-demand course materials and the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID# C-2881 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/certified-passive-house-designer-phi-training-7-18/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CPHD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240116T172143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240710T201726Z UID:10001955-1721300400-1721307600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Special Roundtable: The Future of Mass Save Incentives DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\n \n \n \n \n \n This special Carbon & Energy roundtable focuses on The Draft Massachusetts 2025-2027 Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Plan. The Sponsors of Mass Save® will detail high-level accomplishments and will present a forward-thinking vision for the future. Topics will include the Draft Three-Year Plan summary\, GHG reduction efforts\, equity and accessibility\, streamlined customer experience and workforce development. Focused content will be presented on commercial new construction and major renovation\, existing buildings\, as well as a new embodied carbon component. \nThe first hour of the roundtable will be a presentation by experts from the Sponsors of Mass Save\, Eversource and National Grid. The second hour is a community discussion where questions and comments are welcome from all attendees. \nSubject Matter Experts:Kimberly Cullinane | Manager\, New Construction Energy Efficiency | Eversource EnergyRyan Willingham | Senior Energy Efficiency Consultant | Eversource EnergyJoel Martell | Senior Analyst – Customer Energy Management | National GridJosh Kessler | Lead\, Energy Efficiency | National Grid \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-7-18/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CESpecialRoundtable-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 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:20240801T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240124T205131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T151734Z UID:10001963-1722502800-1722506400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nWe’re not reconnecting with nature but remembering what it means to truly be part of it. \nAs we shift our mindsets from an extractive to a regenerative approach\, we ask ourselves\, “As stewards of the built environment\, What is our critical role in the ecosystem?” \nJoin us as several experts from inside and outside the building industry share their perspectives and inspire dialogue. Collectively\, we will all dig into our impacts system-wide in discussing displaced ecosystems\, pollinator health\, green roofs\, and much more. Considering deeper our role in the ecosystem\, we question\, can we build for human occupants and maintain—be part of—conservation corridors? \n \n \n \n \n \n August 1st Topic: Pollinator Health and the Built Environment\n Julia Kane Africa is a biophilic design and landscape research consultant. She provides public health-related design and programming input to landscape architects\, planners\, and ecologists tasked with creating biodiverse and regenerative designs. Previously\, she led the Nature and Health program at the Center for Health and the Global Environment\, an academic research center at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\, from 2012-2017. In this role\, she explored the ways in which nature (parks and green spaces) and natural design cues (natural features in built environment settings) support psychological and physiological health and resilience. Julia completed graduate coursework in environmental health\, exposure assessment\, and sustainable design at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Harvard Graduate School of Design (MDesS. 2011). \nNoah Wilson-Rich\, Ph.D.\, is founder\, CEO\, and Chief Scientific Officer of the non-profit Urban Bee Lab as well as The Best Bees Company\, the largest bee and biodiversity service in the US. He is a 20+ time published author\, including The Bee book with Princeton and Oxford\, and 3 time TEDx speaker with nearly 3 million views. He’s on a mission to improve pollinator health worldwide as a means to support our global food system and support the transformation of urban areas from gray to green. \n  \nMark Winterer is the Co-Founder and Owner of Recover Green Roofs. He is an accredited Green Roof Professional and licensed general contractor with a diverse background in landscaping\, operational logistics\, supply-chain management\, and customer service. He received his MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University\, where he became involved with Net Impact\, an international organization committed to responsible business leadership. Net Impact inspired him to develop a business that would contribute to a more sustainable economy and healthy community. Since starting Recover in 2009\, Mark has helped design\, build\, and maintain hundreds of green roofs throughout the nation. \n \n \n \n \n \n Reach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-future-roundtable-8-1/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LFRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240131T172654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T144046Z UID:10001971-1723042800-1723046400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nThe August 7 Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance (DEBA) roundtable will focus on Big Picture Thinking about Decarbonization Planning. \n Join Dennis Carlberg\, Chief Sustainability Officer & Associate Vice President for Climate Action at Boston University and Eri Furusawa\, Director at HR&A to share thoughts\, questions and experience around decarbonization planning and implementation. What have you tried or are considering? What’s most useful and actionable? What do you wish you’d known sooner?The roundtable is scheduled 3:00-4:00 PM. You can REGISTER HERE. Hope to see you there! \nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance-8-7/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DEBAlliance.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240812 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240813 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240613T130306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T183037Z UID:10002015-1723420800-1723507199@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training DESCRIPTION:Eight 3-Hour Sessions from August 12th to 22nd\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Class \nThe Phius Certified Builder Certification is for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience in construction and/or high performance building. This training prepares construction professionals to understand passive building techniques — airtight enclosures\, high-performance window installation\, passive design strategies\, field quality assurance\, and site management. For a project pursuing Phius Certification\, these professionals ensure the building is built and operating to the plans and specifications. They are responsible for executing air-sealing and thermal bridge mitigation. This training is delivered live\, online over 8 days. \nThe cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company. \nRegistration closes on July 29th. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Phius\n Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. \n \n \n \n \n \n Training Schedule\n Session 1: Monday\, August 12th – 12:00-3:00pmSession 2: Tuesday\, August 13th – 12:00-3:00pmSession 3: Wednesday\, August 14th – 12:00-3:00pmSession 4: Thursday\, August 15th – 12:00-3:00pmSession 5: Monday\, August 19th – 12:00-3:00pmSession 6: Tuesday\, August 20th – 12:00-3:00pmSession 7: Wednesday\, August 21st – 12:00-3:00pmSession 8: Thursday\, August 22nd – 12:00-3:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by July 22nd\, 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. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement\, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \n$1\,950.00 is eligible for grant funding for this course. (The total course cost is $2\,100. $150 is the cost of the exam and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company). Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-4262Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $1\,950.00Cost type: Per trainee URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-builder-cphb-training-8-12/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PhiusCertifiedBuilderTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240131T182408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T185647Z UID:10001979-1723743000-1723748400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: Arup\, 60 State Street Boston\, MA 02109 \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. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-8-15/ 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:20240819 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240820 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240515T182504Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T183923Z UID:10002010-1724025600-1724111999@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Certified Passive House Consultant CPHC® Training (Phius) DESCRIPTION:Phase I: Complete prior to August 19th\n \n \n \n \n \n Self-guided content (allot 2-3 months\, 50-60 hours) \n \n \n \n \n \n Phase II: August 19th to August 30th\n \n \n \n \n \n (8) 3-Hour Live Online Sessions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the ClassThis training is intended for Architects and Engineers. CPHCs learn to design to the Phius Certification climate-specific building standard. Projects earning Phius certifications (Phius CORE\, Phius ZERO and Phius REVIVE) follow RESNET QA/QC protocols and achieve excellent HERS scores\, US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home status\, and adhere to EPA indoor airPLUS requirements. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement\, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Phius\n Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. Phius established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark of Phius used with permission. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Learn the principles of passive building design: heat transfer\, air-tightness\, thermal bridge free detailing\, super-insulation\, high-efficiency ventilation\, moisture control. \n2. Perform passive house verification using WUFI® Passive\, the next-generation dynamic modeling tool developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IBP and Owens Corning. \n3. Perform energy modeling by completing an entire project including energy balancing (static and dynamic). \n4. Implement high performance building science principles and passive house techniques in residential\, commercial\, and retrofit scenarios across all North American climate zones. \n5. Study built examples—including mechanical systems—for each North American climate zone. \n6. Learn about suitable materials and components available in local U.S. and Canadian markets\, and details for passive house applications according to climate. \n7. Learn the best air tightness strategies\, thermal bridge free detailing\, and how to evaluate your design in THERM. \n8. Learn how to assure quality and performance for your client from the design process through construction using Phius Certification and QA/QC. \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Enrollment Structure: Phase I and Phase II \n Phase I Enrollment \nUpon registration and payment\, BE+ will send you a link to set up a PHIUS account and start the course on the PHIUS website. If you previously completed training through the Phius Training site\, sign into the Training site using your existing username and password \nYou will have access to the Phase I self-guided training materials for 12 months from your time of registration. This includes access to the Phase I Online Exam as well\, 1 of the 2 required exams for CPHC® certification. The online exam can be taken at a time of your choosing\, but must be completed within the 12 month window\, and must be completed in one sitting. Additional information about the exam can be found on the Phius training site. \nPhase I of the CPHC training comprises a series of pre-recorded online virtual sessions taught by expert instructors\, collected readings\, recommended resources\, and quizzes; altogether comprising about 50-60 hours of learning material. Enrollees have access to Phase I materials for 12 months. \nPhase II Enrollment \nThe second phase of CPHC training focuses on design exercises\, and WUFI Passive and THERM software training. Both Phase I and II are required to successfully complete the course and to be eligible to take the final exam. Phase II also includes group projects\, homework assignments and online tutorials. \nAll Phase II sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted. Phase II consists of eight 3-hour instructor-led training sessions across 2 weeks followed by a design exam. See Training Schedule below. \nExamYou will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of your Phase II session. The exam is due 4 weeks after it opens\, and typically takes 20-25 hours to complete. \n \n \n \n \n \n Training Schedule\n Phase I: Self-Guided ContentStart 6-8 weeks prior to Phase II start date \nPhase II: Live-Online ContentAugust 19th – 30th \nSession 1: Monday\, August 19th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 2: Tuesday\, August 20th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 3: Thursday\, August 22nd | 12:00-3:00pmSession 4: Friday\, August 23rd | 12:00-3:00pmSession 5: Monday\, August 26th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 6: Tuesday\, August 27th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 7: Thursday\, August 29th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 7: Friday\, August 30th | 12:00-3:00pm \nExam: You will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of your Phase II session. \n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n Phius is an AIA National\, International\, and Distance CES Provider.Phase I: Earn 50 LU/HSW unitsPhase II: Earn 24 LU/HSW units \nPhius CPHC Training is approved by GBCIEarn 32 CEU \nContinuing education credits are available from the Building Performance InstituteEarn 37.13 CE credits \n \n \n \n \n \n Technology and Course Requirements\n Phase II focuses on energy modeling using WUFI Passive Software. WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by July 29th\, 2024\n Grant deadline: July 29th \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. \n$1\,950.00 is eligible for grant funding. (The total course cost is $2\,100. $150 is the cost of the exam and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company). \nThe 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. \nCourse ID#: C-2542Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $1\,950.00Cost type: Tuition URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/certified-passive-house-consultant-cphc-training-phius-8-19/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CPHC-Training-bernard-hermant-unsplash.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240830 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240625T152344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T135620Z UID:10002017-1724889600-1724975999@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Phius Certified Rater Training DESCRIPTION:August 29th\, and 30th\nPhius Certified Raters focus on single-family residential projects. The course is geared toward experienced RESNET and BPI professionals\, and provides grounding in passive building principles as well as a guide to onsite quality assurance for the Phius Certification program. This training is delivered live\, online over two days. Each session is four hours. Approximately 8 hours of self-guided material is provided before the first session for review. Training is open to all. Knowledge of HERs rating practices\, and experience with Energy Star Homes\, Indoor airPLUS and DOE ZERH Programs is helpful. Those who wish to pursue certification after training must meet the certification exam prerequisites\, apply for the certification exam\, and be approved to complete the exam. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n By the end of this course\, participants will gain the knowledge needed to: \nIdentify Phius design strategies \nIdentify Phius mechanical/ventilation systems \nPerform on-site QA and integration of prerequisite programs; Energy Star Homes\, Indoor airPLUS and DOE ZERH \nPerform site inspection and testing protocols and Phius Certification deliverables \nSubmit a Phius project for certification \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by August 8th\, 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. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement\, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-3770Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $750.00Cost 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 Luke Chesser on Unsplash. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-rater-training-8-29/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PhiusCertifiedRaterTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240906 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240516T201449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T134621Z UID:10002013-1725494400-1725580799@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:WUFI Passive Single Family Training (Phius) DESCRIPTION:Two 4-Hour Sessions on September 5th and 6th from 12:00 – 4:00pmOne 2-Hour Session on September 11th from 12:00 – 2:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the ClassWUFI Passive is a powerful tool that can enhance\, streamline\, and optimize the design and certification of passive building projects if integrated into the design process properly. This course is both for those learning WUFI Passive for the first time and those who learned WUFI Passive during the Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) training but have not had a chance to apply the tool yet. Students will model a single family home from start to finish\, learn the typical modeling workflow\, and complete an individual design exercise with instructor guidance and critique. \nThe registration deadline for this training is August 21st. BE+ recommends registering at least 2 months in advance as seats in this course may fill quickly. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement\, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Phius\n Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Understand how to input data into WUFI Passive in its static mode to model a building from start to finish. \n2. Learn to produce outputs and whole building modeling results necessary for Phius certification compliance. \n3. Identify the fundamental modeling workflow for Phius project certification. \n4. Interpret modeling results in WUFI Passive static mode. \n5. Apply the skills learned to an individual design excercise. \n \n \n \n \n \n Technology Requirements\n WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by August 15th\, 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-9666Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $450.00Cost type: Per trainee URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/wufi-passive-single-family-training-phius-9-5/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PassiveSingleFamilyTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240813T014216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T200540Z UID:10002026-1726164000-1726171200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals September Social with Young Professionals in Energy DESCRIPTION:Join the Emerging Professionals Community and Young Professionals in Energy for our September Social! \nThe BE+ Emerging Professionals Community and Young Professionals in Energy (YPE) are collaborating to offer this in-person event. Swing by the 2nd floor of Hub Pub on September 12th from 6:00-8:00pm to network with emerging professionals in the Boston area\, meet YPE and BE+ Emerging Professionals members\, and hear about exciting upcoming events. Please share with your networks and bring friends! \nRegistration is free for YPE Members\, BE+ Members\, and Emerging Professionals. Attendees will be responsible for food and beverage orders. \nLocation: \nHub Pub – 18 Province Street\, Boston\, MA 02108 \nThis event was planned and is hosted by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community and Young Professionals in Energy Boston Chapter. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-september-social-9-12/ LOCATION:Hub Pub\, 18 Province Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/EPSeptemberSocial-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240112T174025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T214728Z UID:10001951-1726228800-1726232400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nSeptember Topic: Material Health Through the Contractor’s Lens – An Industry-wide Perspective \nLessons learned from Contractors. Questions to consider : \n\n\nHow can architects/designers/sustainability consultants streamline specifying healthy materials to be successfully installed on a project?\nDo you notice a difference in air quality when working on projects that specify healthy materials?\nDo you see a pattern between different building types or various scales when it comes to executing healthier materials?  (subs\, cost\, lead times\, procurement)\nWhen working with subs\, do you find healthy material education is required\, or do most subs understand this process?\nHow are you able to pivot between different green building certifications on projects? Do you have in-house experts?\n\nSubject Matter ExpertsKena David | Director of Sustainability | Consigli Construction Co.\, Inc.Mary Elizabeth Liggio | Pre-Construction Estimator | Turner ConstructionConor McGuire | Director of Sustainability | Columbia Construction CompanyJennifer Taranto | Vice President of Sustainability | STO Building Group \nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-9-13/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T113000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240819T173315Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T162736Z UID:10002027-1726394400-1726399800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:A Walk in the Woods DESCRIPTION:Join the Living Future Community to tour the Wellesley College award-winning Global Flora Conservatory and walk through their Edible Food Forest and other landscape oriented infrastructure. \nWe will focus on how our built environment can (or can’t) enhance the ecosystems we are embedded in. We will have some special guests who can push us to think in ever wider ways about how we live in our world and care for all of life. \n\nMeet for the Walk in the Woods at the entrance to the Wellesley Botanic Garden. We will start our walk (and talk) at 10 am from there. \n \nFree\, all day visitor parking is available at the Davis parking garage on campus. This is the preferred visitor parking area\, and there are many spots available inside the garage. There is no time limit on these parking spots. If the parking gate is lowered at any time\, use the buzzer at the gate to connect to Campus Safety; let them know you are visiting the Botanic Gardens\, and they will let you in. Plan for a scenic ~10 min walk from the garage to WCBG Visitor Center. \n\n\nThere are also some limited parking spots near the Botanic Garden entrance.\n\n\nIf you arrive by Commuter Rail\, Enter the College Gate at the four-way intersection of Central St. and Weston\, and follow the wide asphalt path (Fiske path) bordering the Botanic Gardens along your right – you’ll see some trees with labels on them and a sign for “Fiske Path entrance” down into the Arboretum. You can begin exploring the Arboretum here. We will meet at the WCBG Botanic Garden Entrance. \nView the map URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/a-walk-in-the-woods/ LOCATION:Wellesley College Global Flora Conservatory\, 106 Central Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02481\, United States CATEGORIES:Living Future ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AWalkintheWoods.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240917 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240613T165223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T144141Z UID:10002016-1726444800-1726531199@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training DESCRIPTION:Eight 3-Hour Sessions from September 16th to 26th\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Class \nThe Phius Certified Builder Certification is for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience in construction and/or high performance building. This training prepares construction professionals to understand passive building techniques — airtight enclosures\, high-performance window installation\, passive design strategies\, field quality assurance\, and site management. For a project pursuing Phius Certification\, these professionals ensure the building is built and operating to the plans and specifications. They are responsible for executing air-sealing and thermal bridge mitigation. This training is delivered live\, online over 8 days. \nThe cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company. \nRegistration closes on August 26th. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Phius\n Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. \n \n \n \n \n \n Training Schedule\n Session 1: Monday\, September 16th – 2:00-5:00pmSession 2: Tuesday\, September 17th – 2:00-5:00pmSession 3: Wednesday\, September 18th – 2:00-5:00pmSession 4: Thursday\, September 19th – 2:00-5:00pmSession 5: Monday\, September 23rd – 2:00-5:00pmSession 6: Tuesday\, September 24th – 2:00-5:00pmSession 7: Wednesday\, September 25th – 2:00-5:00pmSession 8: Thursday\, September 26th – 2:00-5:00pm \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by August 26th\, 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. \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement\, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. \n$1\,950.00 is eligible for grant funding for this course. (The total course cost is $2\,100. $150 is the cost of the exam and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company). Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-4262Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $1\,950.00Cost type: Per trainee URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-builder-cphb-training-9-16/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PhiusCertifiedBuilderTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 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:20240919T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240116T172920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T185044Z UID:10001956-1726758000-1726761600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nThis BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, led by Brightcore\, will delve into the technical and practical aspects of geothermal energy systems. Discussion topics will include geothermal system costs\, site disruption\, space requirements\, maintenance\, and long-term energy management. The session will also explore district/network geothermal systems and innovative collaborations with cities to utilize public spaces and rights-of-way\, providing a comprehensive view of this sustainable energy solution. Attendees are encouraged to join this interactive session\, bring questions\, and share lessons learned! \nReach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-9-19/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CarbonEnergyCommunity.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240130T195037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T012423Z UID:10001967-1727265600-1727269200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Community\n\n Premier Events\n \n All Premier Events\n Annual General Meeting\n A Just Celebration\n Bike Tour\n Building Tech Forum\n Design for People\n Green Building Showcase\n Scavenger Hunt\n Women in Green\n \n\n Blog\n Communities\n \n All Communities\n Carbon & Energy\n Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance\n Emerging Professionals\n Health & Wellness\n Living Future\n Women in Green\n \n\n Company Members\n Job Board\n\n\nEducation\n\n Trainings\n LEED v5 in Practice\n Workforce Training Grants\n Mentorship\n\n\nResearch / Tools\n\n Building Performance Exchange\n Built Environment Connects\n Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge\n High-Performance Building Procurement Toolkit\n The Building Tech Pulse\n Reports\n \n MA is Ready for Net Zero\n Zero Carbon Buildings Muni Summit Report\n Zero Energy Buildings in MA Report\n \n\n\n\nGovernment / Policy\n\n Net Zero\n \n Making “Cents” of Incentives\n The Road to Net Zero\n Net Zero Stretch Code Letter\n ZE Buildings in MA Report\n \n\n Health & Wellness\n \n Dangers of PFAS Chemicals in the Built Environment\n Toxic Flame Retardants Letter\n How Sustainable Are COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for Buildings?\n \n\n\n\nAbout BE+\n\n Mission and Vision\n Intersections: BE+ DEI\n Calendar\n Newsletters\n Annual Reports\n Our Board\n Staff\n Contact Us\n\n\nJoin & Support\n\n Membership. Stewardship. Sponsorship.\n Donate\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nWomen In Green: Leaders in InnovationFor this roundtable\, we aim to explore the experiences of our Subject Matter Experts (and participants) in reinventing the wheel and deviating from standard procedures to meet sustainability goals. We’ll also delve into the challenges faced while driving innovation. As we work toward decarbonizing the built environment and adapting to climate change within an accelerated time frame\, fostering innovation and creativity is crucial to our success. \nSubject Matter ExpertsErin Glabets | Head of Communications | Sublime SystemsVictoria Pisini | VP of Strategy and Business Operations | EnersionFrances Yang | Structures and Sustainability Specialist | Arup \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. 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URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-roundtable-9-25/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/WIGRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241001 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240516T133749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T135236Z UID:10002011-1727654400-1727740799@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Certified Passive House Consultant CPHC® Training (Phius) DESCRIPTION:Phase I: Complete prior to September 30th\n \n \n \n \n \n Self-guided content (allot 2-3 months\, 50-60 hours) \n \n \n \n \n \n Phase II: September 30th to October 10th\n \n \n \n \n \n (8) 3-Hour Live Online Sessions \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Class\nThis training is intended for Architects and Engineers. CPHCs learn to design to the Phius Certification climate-specific building standard. Projects earning Phius certifications (Phius CORE\, Phius ZERO and Phius REVIVE) follow RESNET QA/QC protocols and achieve excellent HERS scores\, US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home status\, and adhere to EPA indoor airPLUS requirements. \nExpress Grant Eligibility\nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement\, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date\, and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program\, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Phius\n Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. Phius established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark of Phius used with permission.\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Learn the principles of passive building design: heat transfer\, air-tightness\, thermal bridge free detailing\, super-insulation\, high-efficiency ventilation\, moisture control. \n2. Perform passive house verification using WUFI® Passive\, the next-generation dynamic modeling tool developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IBP and Owens Corning. \n3. Perform energy modeling by completing an entire project including energy balancing (static and dynamic). \n4. Implement high performance building science principles and passive house techniques in residential\, commercial\, and retrofit scenarios across all North American climate zones. \n5. Study built examples—including mechanical systems—for each North American climate zone. \n6. Learn about suitable materials and components available in local U.S. and Canadian markets\, and details for passive house applications according to climate. \n7. Learn the best air tightness strategies\, thermal bridge free detailing\, and how to evaluate your design in THERM. \n8. Learn how to assure quality and performance for your client from the design process through construction using Phius Certification and QA/QC.\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Enrollment Structure: Phase I and Phase II \n Phase I Enrollment \nUpon registration and payment\, BE+ will send you a link to set up a PHIUS account and start the course on the PHIUS website. If you previously completed training through the Phius Training site\, sign into the Training site using your existing username and password \nYou will have access to the Phase I self-guided training materials for 12 months from your time of registration. This includes access to the Phase I Online Exam as well\, 1 of the 2 required exams for CPHC® certification. The online exam can be taken at a time of your choosing\, but must be completed within the 12 month window\, and must be completed in one sitting. Additional information about the exam can be found on the Phius training site. \nPhase I of the CPHC training comprises a series of pre-recorded online virtual sessions taught by expert instructors\, collected readings\, recommended resources\, and quizzes; altogether comprising about 50-60 hours of learning material. Enrollees have access to Phase I materials for 12 months. \n\nPhase II Enrollment \nThe second phase of CPHC training focuses on design exercises\, and WUFI Passive and THERM software training. Both Phase I and II are required to successfully complete the course and to be eligible to take the final exam. Phase II also includes group projects\, homework assignments and online tutorials. \nAll Phase II sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted. Phase II consists of eight 3-hour instructor-led training sessions across 2 weeks followed by a design exam. See Training Schedule below. \nExam\n\nYou will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of your Phase II session. The exam is due 4 weeks after it opens\, and typically takes 20-25 hours to complete.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Training Schedule\n Phase I: Self-Guided Content\nStart 6-8 weeks prior to Phase II start date \nPhase II: Live-Online Content\nSeptember 30th – October 10th \nSession 1: Monday\, September 30th | 7:00-10:00pm\nSession 2: Tuesday\, October 1st | 7:00-10:00pm\nSession 3: Wednesday\, October 2nd | 7:00-10:00pm\nSession 4: Thursday\, October 3rd | 7:00-10:00pm\nSession 5: Monday\, October 7th | 7:00-10:00pm\nSession 6: Tuesday\, October 8th | 7:00-10:00pm\nSession 7: Wednesday\, October 9th | 7:00-10:00pm\nSession 7: Thursday\, October 10th | 7:00-10:00pm \nExam: You will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of your Phase II session.\n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n Phius is an AIA National\, International\, and Distance CES Provider.\nPhase I: Earn 50 LU/HSW units\nPhase II: Earn 24 LU/HSW units \nPhius CPHC Training is approved by GBCI\nEarn 32 CEU \nContinuing education credits are available from the Building Performance Institute\nEarn 37.13 CE credits\n \n \n \n \n \n Technology and Course Requirements\n Phase II focuses on energy modeling using WUFI Passive Software. WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended.\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by September 9th\, 2024\n Grant deadline: September 9th \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. \n$1\,950.00 is eligible for grant funding. (The total course cost is $2\,100. $150 is the cost of the exam and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company). \nThe 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. \nCourse ID#: C-2542\nCourse provider: Built Environment Plus\nCourse cost: $1\,950.00\nCost type: Tuition URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/certified-passive-house-consultant-cphc-training-phius-9-30/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CPHC-Training-bernard-hermant-unsplash.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241009T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240131T173146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T181511Z UID:10001972-1728486000-1728489600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance-10-9/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DEBAlliance.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241011 DTSTAMP:20260403T185425 CREATED:20240731T123712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T194658Z UID:10002021-1728518400-1728604799@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Certified Passive House Designer (PHI) Training (Atlantic Cohort) DESCRIPTION:About the Class \nThis course provides tools\, techniques and tips for how to build via passive house principles for all building types\, diving into Passive House building concepts and building a foundation of knowledge and skills to integrate PHI building design standards into building projects. This course is specifically designed to teach the international Passive House Standard (PHI) to design and construction professionals in the U.S. and is required prior to taking the CPHD/C professional certification exam. \nThis training includes approximately 8 weeks of live online training and Q&A sessions\, followed by 1 week of exam prep. Trainees who successfully complete the training are eligible to take the certification exam the final week of the course. Additional course materials including access to the on-demand Using PHPP in Passive House Design and Certification course\, Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) software individual license\, and supplemental exam preparation materials are also provided. \nThe total cost for the course is $2\,295. $1400 is covered by the Express Grant\, and an additional $895 fee for on-demand course materials and the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company. \nBackground photo above is by Steve Pancrate on Unsplash. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n By the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \nOutline the basic building science principles of the Passive House Standard. \nDetermine strategies for implementing the principles in both design and construction phases. \nDescribe the role of the Passive House energy model and its relationship to component selection\, detailing and execution. \nExplain basic energy calculations based on typical building assemblies. \n \n \n \n \n \n Training Schedule\n Week 1 & 2: Modules 1 & 2October 10th\, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Kickoff \nWeek 3: Module 3 – 5October 24th\, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session 1 \nWeek 4: Modules 6October 31st\, 2024 | 12 – 3 PM ET Webinar 1 \nWeek 5: Modules 7 – 9November 7th\, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session 2 \nWeek 6: Module 10 – 12November 14th\, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session 3 \nWeek 7: Module 13November 21st\, 2024 | 12 – 3PM ET Webinar 2 \nWeek 8: Module 14Week of November 25th\, 2024 \nWeek 9: Module 15December 2nd\, 2024 | 10 – 11 AM ET Tech SetupDecember 5th\, 2024 | 12 – 2 PM ET Exam Review \nWeek 10: PHI CPHD/C Live-Online ExamDecember 10th\, 2024 | 10 AM – 1 PM ET \n \n \n \n \n \n Technology and Course Requirements\n Live-Online courses require a personal computer or laptop with a good internet connection\, speed\, and audio listening capabilities. A web-camera is preferred for Live-Online sessions. Preferred web browsers are Firefox\, Chrome\, or Chromium-based browsers. \nA Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) software individual license is provided. \nFor PHN On-Demand courses all lessons\, topics\, and quizzes must be marked complete; any required webinars must be attended; and the post-training survey must be completed. For In-Person & Live-Online multi-day courses\, no more than 2 hours can be missed to receive a course completion certificate. This course will prepare you for PHI’s Certified Passive House Designer / Consultant exam. \n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n 35 AIA LU/HSW credits & certificate of completion. AIA credits for Live-Online and In-Person Sessions will be reported to AIA by Passive House Network (PHN) if a participant provides their AIA number during registration. All other participants can use the certificate of completion to report continuing education credits either to AIA\, or other agencies that recognize the AIA CE credits. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by September 19th\, 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. \nThe total cost for the course is $2\,295. $1400 is covered by the Express Grant\, and an additional $895 fee for on-demand course materials and the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID# C-2881 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/certified-passive-house-designer-phi-training-atlantic-cohort-10-10/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/CPHD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T185426 CREATED:20240124T205841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T143509Z UID:10001964-1728554400-1728558000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-future-roundtable-10-10/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LFRoundtable.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR