BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083705 CREATED:20260331T192623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T192636Z UID:10002272-1778086800-1778097600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Spring Shellebration DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the local green building community at our Spring Shellebration! Join us for an evening of drinks\, delicious food (they’ll have oysters!)\, and great company as we bring together the leaders\, rising stars\, and emerging professionals shaping a more sustainable built environment. \nThis is a perfect opportunity to meet and connect with BE+ members and future members\, along with board members\, staff\, and the broader community. We’ll also be sharing the latest Massachusetts Net Zero Update\, offering insights into the progress and momentum driving decarbonization across the state. \nCome enjoy a lively atmosphere while celebrating the progress we’re making together\, learning more about our six thriving topic communities\, and indulging in fantastic food and beverages. \nA special thank you to WS Development for hosting us in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood—we can’t wait to see you there! \n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/spring-shellebration-5-6/ LOCATION:Island Creek Raw Bar Seaport\, 99 Autumn Ln\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spring-Shellebration-web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083705 CREATED:20260325T192611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T181408Z UID:10002270-1778158800-1778176800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon Experts Summit Boston DESCRIPTION:Join industry leaders at the Carbon Experts Summit Boston\, part of Boston Climate Week\, for an afternoon of practical decarbonization strategies. Co-hosted with One Click LCA\, we will feature City of Boston representatives speaking on regulations\, alongside industry leaders sharing real-world case studies and expert perspectives. \nAgenda1:00 – 1:20 | Opening remarks1:25 – 2:15 | Keynote Discussion: City of Boston2:20 – 2:40 | Carbon Neutral Project Spotlight2:50 – 3:10 | LEED v5 & Carbon3:25 – 4:10 | Panel Session: Carbon Reduction Design Strategies4:15 – 5:00 | Panel Session: Technical Application & Proven Processes5:00 – 6:00 | Networking & Product Spotlight \nRegistration is hosted on One Click LCA’s page. \n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-experts-summit-boston-5-7/ LOCATION:Location TBD CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/OneClick-Summit-Graphic.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083705 CREATED:20260316T185822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185823Z UID:10002268-1778779800-1778785200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: Elkus Manfredi (25 Drydock Ave\, Boston\, MA 02210) \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable to network with other emerging professionals\, learn about upcoming Built Environment Plus events\, and expand your knowledge across the building industry. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals. \n \n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-5-14/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EPRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T133000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083705 CREATED:20260210T202300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T200356Z UID:10002251-1779883200-1779888600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nTime: 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Location: China Pearl Restaurant (9 Tyler St\, Boston\, MA 02111) \nCome network one bite at a time with women in the sustainable design\, construction\, and operations community. The event will start with 30 min of “Small Bites and Big Connections”\, followed by an hour-long dim sum lunch at China Pearl. \nWe will also be using the lunch to launch our new mentorship program.Space is limited so please register early. \nReach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Scholarships for our events and trainings are available. Apply for free admission. We encourage BIPOC professionals and students to apply. Scholarship deadline is Friday\, May 22nd.\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 the Women in Green breakfast do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use the experience to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-roundtable-5-27/ LOCATION:China Pearl Restaurant\, 9 Tyler St\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WIG-Community-Lunch-Dim-Sum-2-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083705 CREATED:20260331T194921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T194932Z UID:10002271-1780563600-1780567200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here\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-6-4/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LFRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T130000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083705 CREATED:20260327T165022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T202503Z UID:10002269-1781782200-1781787600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED v5 for Resilience & Health: Designing Buildings that Protect People and Communities DESCRIPTION:About the TrainingAs the industry prepares for the next evolution of LEED\, our LEED v5 Webinar Series offers a practical\, insider look at what’s changing – and what it means for your work. This multi-part virtual series kicks off with Resilience + Human Health Impact. Explore how LEED v5 integrates climate resilience and occupant wellbeing through tools such as the RELi Resilience Rating System and Human Health Impact Assessments to help project teams design buildings that protect people and communities. \nThis webinar is eligible for 1.5 AIA LU / HSW continuing education credits. \n This is a live\, online training led by Sarah Michelman and Carrie Havey with The Green Engineer and Adele Houghton with Biositu. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Michelman\, RA\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador\, Living Futures Accredited (LFA) is a Principal and Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer and has been with the company since 2010. She is passionate about collaborating with clients to assist in mitigating the environmental impact of their projects and and meeting Green Building regulatory requirements \, through coordinating sustainability workshops and working integratively with project teams throughout all project phases. She works with the understanding that early engagement with project teams allows the benefits of energy efficiency healthy green buildings are beneficial for the occupants and the communities in which they are located. Sarah’s extensive background in architecture\, supports her ability to interface with diverse integrated project teams and allows her to bring her knowledge of sustainable design and construction practices into the conversation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carrie Havey\, LEED Fellow\, has been with The Green Engineer since 2010. Carrie’s expertise resides in facilitating workshops and collaborating with project teams to provide sustainable design advice and LEED guidance at every stage of a project. She is skilled in overseeing projects that need to meet sustainable design regulatory requirements\, such as MSBA or Article 37 in Boston. She has experience on a wide range of project types\, including higher education facilities\, k-12 schools\, labs\, multi-family residential\, municipal buildings\, and commercial interiors. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adele Houghton\, FAIA\, DrPH\, LEED AP\, is President of Biositu\, LLC where she works at the intersection of buildings\, public health\, and climate change. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows and received a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\, where she also teaches. Her book Architectural Epidemiology (Johns Hopkins University Press\, 2025)\, co-authored with Professor Carlos Castillo-Salgado of Johns Hopkins University\, proposes a novel method for architectural design: combining neighborhood-scale environmental health data with participatory community engagement to maximize a building’s positive ripple effect on community and planetary health. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n Coming Soon \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 28th\, 2026\n The Express Grant is designed to help businesses 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.You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-15260Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $25 per course per trainee \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply: \nSigned Form W-9Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue\, dated within 6 months from the date of application submissionCertificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy\n Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given.  \nPlease note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nDon’t see a financial assistance option that meets your needs? Reach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org to learn more about leveraging the opportunities available to you. Bulk discounts are available for 5 or more attendees at once. \nBE+ is committed to providing accessible events. If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate\, please indicate in your registration and we will reach out to you. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. \n  \nPhoto credit: Graffito SP URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leedv5-for-resilience-and-human-health-impact-6-18/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses,LEED v5 in Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Leed-v5-for-Resilience-Health.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260806T213000 DTSTAMP:20260409T083705 CREATED:20260407T195349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T203612Z UID:10002275-1786035600-1786051800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Building Tech Forum 2026 DESCRIPTION:Building Tech Forum 2025 is a series of 45 x 5-minute lightning talks where industry leaders present practical innovations accelerating the sustainable and regenerative design\, construction and operation of the built environment. \nAll presenters are then available at networking tables to connect and explore the future of building science and the collaborative potential of the moment. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the BTF26 Webpage\n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/building-tech-forum-2026/ LOCATION:Joyce Cummings Center\, 177 College Ave\, Medford\, 02155\, United States CATEGORIES:Building Performance Exchange,Building Tech Forum,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BTF26-Main-Graphic-scaled.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR