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SUMMARY:Close the Gap(s): Decarbonizing Large Buildings Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Are you struggling with decarbonizing large buildings?\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				You’re not alone. As energy codes and emissions reduction ordinances force the issue\, the building industry is waking up to a new landscape. Decarbonizing large buildings – new and old – is critical to achieving Massachusetts Climate Targets. While the technologies\, skills\, and strategies for decarbonization exist\, we need to rapidly develop the industry’s capacity to implement these at scale. From knowledge gaps and funding gaps to policy gaps and technology gaps\, we have our work cut out for us. \nThis half-day symposium will address knowledge gaps through a series of short training sessions on strategies and technologies to overcome current obstacles in decarbonizing large buildings. Topics include Preservation and Performance\, Low Carbon-Cement\, Carbon and Components\, Funding High Efficiency Retrofits and more. \nThe event will begin and end with networking time and include coffee\, snacks and lunch for attendees. \nPresented by the BE+ Carbon & Energy Community and Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance\, in partnership with Greentown Labs and the Sponsors of Mass Save®: Cape Light Compact\, Eversource\, National Grid\, and Unitil. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event Details\nThursday\, May 2\, 2024 | 8:30am – 1:30pmGreentown Labs444 Somerville Ave\, Somerville\, MA 02143\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Who will be there?\nArchitects\, Engineers\, Contractors\, Developers\, Owners and Owner Reps struggling with decarbonizing large buildings.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Agenda\n				8:30am – 8:50am | Arrival\, Coffee\, and Networking \n8:50am – 9:00am | Opening Remarks by Joe Curtatone\, President of Northeast Clean Energy Council (NECEC). \n9:00am – 10:00am | Session 1 – Money Matters\, Funding High Efficiency Retrofits \n10:00am – 11:00am | Session 2 – The Carbon and the Component Conundrum \n11:00am – 12:00pm | Session 3 – Preservation and Performance\, Mutually Inclusive! \n12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch and networking \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Sessions\n				Session 1 – Money Matters\, Funding High Efficiency Retrofits – We have (carbon) goals. But these goals cost (quite a bit of) money. How do we achieve our (carbon) goals and pay for them? We shall discuss current programs in the Rebuilding America program and what methods are being used to control the costs of doing so as well as fortifying a gap in workforce development—another project cost impact as cited by the recent HBRA Wentworth/MIT Study. \nModerated by: Stephen Moore of Steven Winter AssociatesConfirmed Panelists: Eri Furusawa of HR&A Advisors\, Afshin Pourmokhtarian and Payam Bakhshi\, PhD\, PE of Wentworth Institute of Technology\, Ilene Mason of RPM\, Tom Chase of MassCEC \nSession 2 – The Carbon and the Component Conundrum – Concrete is a significant contributor to carbon pollution. But how can we build without it? So is insulation. But we need to get the performance. We will talk with folks that are working the carbon OUT of building components so we can both build and reduce. Be it low carbon concrete\, air sealing materials and strategies\, or retrofitting comfort systems—all will play a role. \nModerated by: Karla Butterfield of Steven Winter AssociatesConfirmed Panelists: Beverly Craig of MassCEC (on concrete)\, Derek Stein of Adept Materials (vapor barrier)\, Tom Holmes of AeroSeal (air sealing)\, Tommy Gibbons of Hempitecture (insulation)\, Aaron Baskerville-Bridges of AeroShield Materials\, Inc (windows) \nSession 3 – Preservation and Performance\, Mutually Inclusive! – As we look to incorporate latest practice decarbonization efforts in both the new construction and existing building realms\, the latter presents unique challenges—particularly when they are occupied and/or historic. Two that are pertinent to the discussion are the Hotel Marcel (in CT) and Rubin Hall on NYU’s Campus—that both underwent high efficiency efforts with very limited ability to change the exterior facades. \nModerated by: Dylan Martello of Steven Winter AssociatesConfirmed Panelists: Bruce Becker\, FAIA of Becker + Becker Architects (remotely/video)\, Caitlin Robillard Director of Real Estate Development for Allston Brighton CDC\, Jonathan Hernandez of Brightcore Energy \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About Greentown Labs\n				Greentown Labs is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit catalyzing climate solutions through entrepreneurship\, partnership\, and collaboration. As the largest climatetech startup incubator in North America\, Greentown brings together startups\, corporates\, investors\, policymakers\, and many others with a focus on scaling climate technologies. Driven by the mission of providing startups the community\, connections\, and resources they need to thrive\, Greentown offers lab space\, shared office space\, machine shops\, electronics labs\, tool shops\, software and business resources\, and a large network of corporate customers\, investors\, and more. With incubators in Somerville\, Mass. and Houston\, Texas\, Greentown is home to more than 200 startups and has supported more than 500 since the incubator’s founding in 2011. These startups have collectively created more than 11\,000 jobs and raised more than $5.7 billion in funding. For more information\, visit www.greentownlabs.com or follow Greentown on LinkedIn. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Getting There\n				Parking is incredibly limited at Greentown Labs and we encourage attendees to consider taking advantage of public transportation. We’re a short walk from the recently opened Union Square station\, as well as 1 mile away from both the Harvard and Porter MBTA stations. Union Square in Somerville is also easily accessible via the #86 and #91 MBTA buses. We offer indoor bike parking on-site and the closest Bluebikes stations are at Dane St.\, Conway Park and Union Square.\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Registration\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Scholarships\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Don't let cost keep you from participating. Apply for free admission.\n				\n				\n				\n					\n						\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Name\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Email Address\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Job Title\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Company\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What would free registration to "Close the Gap(s): Decarbonizing Large Buildings Symposium " do for you?\n				\n			 \n				\n				\n				\n				\n				How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n				\n			 \n						\n						\n							\n							Submit
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/close-the-gaps-decarbonizing-large-buildings-symposium/
LOCATION:Greentown Labs\, 444 Somerville Ave\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,D.E.B Alliance
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SUMMARY:Passive House 101: An Introduction to Passive Buildings
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, we will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification metrics\, common design elements\, and net-zero potential\, as well as the impacts Passive House has on carbon and health. Examples of various building types will be presented and information on funding opportunities will be provided. Get your questions answered on what Passive House is and how to achieve it\, and see how it is expanding throughout the state and region. Both standards will be discussed. \nThis course is taught by Aaron Gunderson\, Executive Director of Passive House Massachusetts. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				• Learn what the Passive House standard is and what the requirements are. • Learn about design & construction elements of success projects. • Learn about the energy\, carbon\, and health benefits of PH buildings. • Learn from examples of built projects in the region. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 11th\, 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-2571 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Background photo above is of Finch Cambridge taken by Anthony Crisafulli for Icon Architecture
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/passive-house-101-an-introduction-to-passive-buildings-5-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n				Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: BR+A – 10 Guest St. 4th fl. Boston\, MA 02135 \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable. We will discuss upcoming Emerging Professionals events\, and network over pizza and drinks. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals. This session will be hosted by BR+A and will feature a panel of building energy experts to answer our burning questions about energy codes and regulations. Join us! \nFeatured Subject Matter Experts:Mickey Chapa\, AIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, CPHC| Building Scientist | PAYETTEJoelle Jahn\, NCIDQ \, CPHC\, LFA\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador | Deep Carbon Reduction Leader | JB&BRomeo Michael\, PE\, CEM | Senior Associate | BR+AAmy Prange | Vice President – Development | WS Development
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-5-9/
CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T130000
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CREATED:20240112T172822Z
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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.\nMarch 10th\, 2024 – How Architects and Designers Select Healthy MaterialsDuring our May 10th Roundtable we will have a few subject matter experts talk about the approach they take to selecting healthy materials\, followed by a lively discussion. Please come ready to share your thoughts on selecting healthy materials. This could include how you work with clients to set healthy materials goals\, products and materials you struggle with\, or databases you find helpful. \n\nFeatured Subject Matter Experts:Alexandra Gadawski\, HMFHKeihly Moore\, Studio GXoey Teixeira\, Perkins EastmanMatt Hyatt\, BergmeyerDieter Cartwright\, Dutch East Design \n\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				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-5-10/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240515
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SUMMARY:Phius CPHC® Training  New England Cohort (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Phase I: Complete prior to May 14th\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Self-guided content (allot 2-3 months\, 50-60 hours) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Phase II: May 14th to May 24th\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				(6) 4-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				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About the ClassThis virtual 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. \nInstructorsThis New England based cohort will be led by Prudence Ferreira of Thornton Tomasetti\, and Chris West of Eco Houses VT. \nGrant Funding Available (also see pulldown section below)Express Grant Eligibility: An Express Program grant application must be submitted by April 22nd and attendees must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius\, to receive the grant reimbursement.MassSave: Companies of all sizes are eligible for a 50% reimbursement for Phius or PHI accreditation trainings for up to two MA professionals per company per training.  \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 six 4-hour instructor-led training sessions across 2 weeks followed by a design exam. \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				Join your New England local peers and colleagues in a special 6-session format of the CPHC Phase II Training. \nPhase I: Self-Guided ContentStart 6-8 weeks prior to Phase II start date \nPhase II: Live-Online ContentMay 14th – 24th \nSession 1: Tuesday\, May 14th | 1:00-5:00pmSession 2: Wednesday\, May 15th | 1:00-5:00pmSession 3: Friday\, May 17th | 1:00-5:00pmSession 4: Tuesday\, May 21st | 1:00-5:00pmSession 5: Wednesday\, May 22nd | 1:00-5:00pmSession 6: Friday\, May 24th | 1:00-5:00pm \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 April 22nd\, 2024\n				Express Grant deadline: April 22nd \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 and you must register for the course through BE+\, not Phius. Complete an Express Grant application here. \n$1\,950.00 is eligible for Express 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). \nExpress Grant Course ID#: C-2542Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $1\,950.00Cost type: Tuition \nMassSave FundingCompanies of all sizes are eligible for a 50% reimbursement for Phius or PHI accreditation trainings for up to two MA professionals per company per training. Reimbursement is contingent upon successful accreditation. Apply for MassSave funding.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-passive-house-consultant-cphc-training-5-14/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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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.\nMay 16th @ 3:00 – 4:00 PM \nTOPIC: Envelope Derating Office HoursAs we delve into the intricacies of the 2023 MA Stretch Code’s new requirements for thermal envelope performance\, it’s important to consider key questions: Who should be part of our team to navigate these changes effectively? When is the best time to conduct these calculations? And what insights can we gain from others’ experiences with envelope submissions? Our upcoming roundtable discussion\, moderated by Joelle Jahn (JB&B Deep Carbon Reduction)\, will adopt an office hour style format with enclosure consulting experts Andrew Steingiser (RDH)\, Alex Barmas (Socotec) and Matt Colturi (SGH)\, focusing on topics like envelope derating\, thermal bridge requirements\, assembly ratings\, effective U/R values\, and strategies for compliance. \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-5-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable
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SUMMARY:Passive House 201: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction
DESCRIPTION:This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard. Concepts will include building envelope & insulation\, air tightness\, thermal bridging\, testing & verification\, and mechanical systems. A brief review of Passive House basics will be included\, though some familiarity is recommended. Both standards will be discussed. \nThis course is taught by Aaron Gunderson\, Executive Director of Passive House Massachusetts. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Learning Objectives\n				• Learn about designing projects to the Passive House standard and details to focus on\, including thermal & air barriers.• Learn about common construction issues and strategies to successfully build PH projects.• Learn about methods to achieve PH air tightness metrics and conduct testing & verification on the envelope. • Learn about mechanical systems\, including VRFs\, heat pumps\, and ERVs\, and things to consider when designing for them. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 25th\, 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-2572 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Background photo above is of The Distillery via Icon Architecture
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/passive-house-201-technical-aspects-of-design-construction-5-16/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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SUMMARY:Certified Passive House Consultant CPHC® Training (Phius)
DESCRIPTION:Phase I: Complete prior to June 3rd\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Self-guided content (allot 2-3 months\, 50-60 hours) \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Phase II: June 3rd to June 14th\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 ContentJune 3rd – 14th \nSession 1: Monday\, June 3rd | 12:00-3:00pmSession 2: Tuesday\, June 4th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 3: Thursday\, June 6th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 4: Friday\, June 7th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 5: Monday\, June 10th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 6: Tuesday\, June 11th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 7: Thursday\, June 13th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 7: Friday\, June 14th | 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 May 13th\, 2024\n				Grant deadline: May 13th \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-6-3/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T161500
DTSTAMP:20260403T170424
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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.\nJune 2024 Topic: BERDO Flexibility Measures \nPlease join us for the June 5 Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance (DEBA) roundtable when BERDO’s Dima Moujahed and Diana Vasquez will share information and answer questions about BERDO Flexibility Measures. They’re also eager to hear from the DEBA community: \n1.     If you’re considering applying for one or more flexibility measures\, where are you in that process?2.     Any challenges or pain points you’ve encountered?3.     Are there additional resources you’d find helpful?\n\nThe session is 3:00 – 4:15 pm on June 5. You can REGISTER HERE. Click OVERVIEWS to access information about the flexibility measures. Also please note the session has been extended to 75 minutes to allow for presentation and discussion.\n\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-6-5/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T100000
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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.\nJune 6th Topic: Integrative Design Across Disciplines: A Franklin Park Case StudyWhat does it take to make a multi-disciplinary team work in an integrated way?  Deeply integrated. \nIn our June roundtable\, we continue building our understanding of the interdependent parts at play – this time exploring the project team & community (I.e.\, stakeholders) as the system. \nRather than focusing on the resulting masterplan from the Franklin Park Action Plan Project\, we invite involved members from the process to kick off a community dialogue by exploring together what makes an integrated design successful. How do we refresh this trusty tool to help build better buildings and communities? \nNot familiar with the Franklin Park Acton Plan? Check out this link to learn more: https://franklinparkactionplan.com/ \nSubject Matter Experts:Winston Vaughan\, Clearloop (community member)Mayrah Udvardi\, MASS Design GroupLydia Gikas Cook\, Reed Hilderbrand LLC Landscape ArchitectureRhiannon Sinclair\, Agency Landscape + Planning \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				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-6-6/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170424
CREATED:20240411T180250Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170424
CREATED:20240131T181458Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240619
DTSTAMP:20260403T170424
CREATED:20240315T184948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T121308Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170424
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240711
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240712
DTSTAMP:20260403T170424
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170424
CREATED:20240412T133955Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170424
CREATED:20240131T181946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T181657Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240716
DTSTAMP:20260403T170425
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240717
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240718
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240719
DTSTAMP:20260403T170425
CREATED:20240515T163331Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170425
CREATED:20240116T172143Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T200000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240801T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170425
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170425
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240812
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240813
DTSTAMP:20260403T170425
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170425
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240819
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240820
DTSTAMP:20260403T170425
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240829
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240830
DTSTAMP:20260403T170425
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240906
DTSTAMP:20260403T170425
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170425
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
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