USGBC MA’s mission is to drive sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. The only way to accomplish our mission is to collaborate with community members. To that end, join us for our Buildings and Energy Roundtable. The Buildings and Energy Roundtable will enable like-minded professionals to gather and explore specific […]
GBCI: 0920013655 The Sustainable SITES Initiative seeks to develop sustainable landscapes through a comprehensive set of guidelines modeled after healthy ecosystems and processes. These standards focus on land selection and development, water use, vegetation planting, soil restoration, green maintenance techniques, user engagement, and others. SITES provides a holistic approach to developing landscapes that create more […]
TURN IDEAS AND COMMITMENTS INTO TANGIBLE ACTIONS THAT DELIVER POSITIVE RESULTS FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY; THE ENVIRONMENT; AND YOUR INSTITUTION’S EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND BOTTOM LINE. Please join the International Living Future Institute this June for the second annual Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event. This is THE PLACE to network and […]
TURN IDEAS AND COMMITMENTS INTO TANGIBLE ACTIONS THAT DELIVER POSITIVE RESULTS FOR STUDENTS, STAFF, AND FACULTY; THE ENVIRONMENT; AND YOUR INSTITUTION’S EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND BOTTOM LINE. Please join the International Living Future Institute this June for the second annual Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event. This is THE PLACE […]
- This event has been cancelled - Come hear the latest from LEED fellow and expert Chris Schaffner. Learn what you need to know to pass the LEED AP BD+C exam and more. Already an AP, but struggling with version 4? Come to the workshop – we’ll discuss whats new, what you need to know, […]
The Introduction to the WELL Building Standard presentation provides an overview of the WELL Building Standard ideology, structure, and certification process. The medical basis for the concept categories is introduced along with design and construction strategies to create healthy buildings. The time has come to elevate human health and comfort to the forefront of building […]
At our 2019 Healthy Buildings Summit, we’ll learn how Harvard is turning research into action by discussing the science behind our building products and how these materials affect our bodies and the environment, as well as suggestions of chemical classes we should be working to eliminate. Together, we can leave this summit informed and ready […]
On June 25, Facades+ is returning to Boston for the fourth year in a row. The conference, organized by The Architect’s Newspaper, is a full-day event split between a morning symposium and an afternoon of workshops led by top AEC practitioners. Leers Weinzapfel Associates (LWA), a Boston-based firm with projects nationwide, is co-chairing the conference. LWA’s designer and business development […]
Half-day Workshop A level 200 Practical and Inspiring Workshop to Show You “It’s Possible!” Agenda 8:00am – 8:30am — Registration & Coffee 8:30am – 12:30pm — Workshop This nuts and bolts session examines the steps required to achieve the Living Building Challenge (LBC) Materials Petal from client pitch (or not), into design specifications and through construction administration. […]
Join us for an event with presentations and conversation about Food Sovereignty, Urban Farming, and Urban Foraging. As part of our annual urban agriculture annual events, this year we plan to visit the beautiful campus of the Boston Nature Center to learn about the state of food access in Boston and local initiatives. We will […]
The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. MEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for […]
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. MEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the […]
JUST is a disclosure tool in which organizations evaluate themselves through the lens of social justice and equity. To date, a handful of Boston firms have been through the evaluation process and disclosed their impressive results. Join the Chapter and the New England Living Future Collaborative as we celebrate the fantastic accomplishments of all of […]
GBCI: 0920018729 This session discusses how codes and LEED work in concert together with one another to enable a future where green building benefits are available to everyone in every building. Course Objectives: Identify opportunities within current traditional building codes that can be addressed via green building measures Identify connections between LEED v4.1 and the […]
Why high-performance assemblies? And why now? Today we demand better thermal performance from our building assemblies than ever. But energy is linked at the hip to moisture management. Designers and builders must make the connection between energy and moisture in every aspect of building envelope performance as well as the connection between the enclosure and […]
Thank you to Elkus Manfredi for sponsoring and hosting this event. What is personal branding and what is not personal branding? How do you create a personal brand that cuts through the noise? How do you stand out in a burgeoning population of people with similar qualifications looking for the same job or the […]
Hello all, please join us for our annual summer picnic for a relaxing evening of great food, networking, and discussion on parks in around Boston and the importance of urban parks. The picnic will be held at SW Corridor Park, which is located across from Stony Brook Station along the Orange Line. We will start […]
The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and the behavior of EV drivers are increasing the demand for electric vehicle charging stations. This session explains the different types of charging available and their suitable applications, and discusses the planning and installation considerations for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). This session will be presented by Brian McKinnon, […]
USGBC MA’s mission is to drive sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. The only way to accomplish our mission is to collaborate with community members. To that end, join us for our first Living Building Challenge (LBC) Roundtable. The LBC Roundtable will enable like-minded professionals to gather and explore specific […]
A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a tool for understanding the environmental impacts associated with a material, a product, a building, or an activity. Assessment factors include the material extraction and processing, manufacturing, distribution, use or installation, and repair/maintenance, up to and possibly including the disposal and recycling of it. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) […]