GBCI: 0920015968What are the Mandatory Commissioning Requirements and what are the benefits of commissioning in all phases ofthe project?Course Objectives: Attendees will learn the Commissioning process to ensure the project meets the owner’s goals and objectives tomeet EA Prerequisite Fundamental Commissioning & Verification Credit in BD+C LEED v4. Attendees will learn the various Commissioning agent […]
Join us for an in-depth introduction to energy-efficient heat pump and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology. This training will explain how these systems work, how they compare to other heating and cooling equipment, how you can identify appropriate applications, and how to access incentives toward installation costs from MassCEC and others. Case studies as well […]
Join our friends at Arup for a morning of discussions about using Mass Timber in building construction. Timber is the only renewable building material and is a part of a low carbon future. It is strong and light, making it easy to transport and erect. It can also be machined to very high tolerances, making it […]
About the session: PassivHaus, Passive House or PH for short: we know you have been hearing about it, if you subscribe to high-performance building. This well-known standard has made its way to the Americas and now is growing roots in Massachusetts. Come connect with the leaders at Passive House Massachusetts and learn the basics of […]
The LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate and other specialty exams. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam and to lightly cover the AP specialty exams. If you have specific questions regarding a specialty exam, feel free […]
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, we are kicking off a series of practice (architects, engineers, contractors....) and topic (health & wellness, net zero, living buildings...) roundtables. The […]
The Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts are excited to share our next Careers in Sustainability panel discussion at the Boston Architectural College, covering the Evolution of the Sustainability Professional. We will cover the places where young professionals are entering into the sustainability industry today (degree programs and start-ups) and where we see opportunities for the future […]
Please join IWBI, Hosted by Teknion, at the Teknion Boston showroom for a WELL v2 briefing and networking event. Light refreshments will be provided. Looking forward to seeing you there and as always, thank you for your continued support of WELL! Questions? Call Victoria Malloy (917) 414- 2839
With this training course you will learn the basic knowledge of the Living Building Challenge - a philosophy, advocacy tool and certification program that addresses development at all scales. The Living Building Challenge is the built environment's most rigorous performance standard. It calls for the creation of building projects that operate as cleanly, beautifully and […]
Join EPMA and leaders of the Arboretum Park Conservancy for a morning of service at the Arnold Arboretum. The Arnold Arboretum, established in in 1872, serves as a well-respected research institution and vital community resource to the surrounding neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain and Roslindale. This beloved public park is a National Historic Landmark and part […]
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, we are kicking off a series of practice (architects, engineers, contractors....) and topic (health & wellness, net zero, living buildings...) roundtables. The […]
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 […]
Anurag Goel and Dr. Marwa Zaatari of enVerid Systems will be presenting on LEED Pilot Credit 124 – Performance-Based Indoor Air Quality Design & Assessment and the ASHRAE 62.1 – Indoor Air Quality Procedure (IAQP). Instead of continuously replacing indoor air with outside air to expel indoor-generated contaminants and manage indoor air quality (IAQ), indoor air can be […]
Join us for a tour of Boston Medical Center’s rooftop farm! The once barren roof of the hospital’s power plant building is now the largest rooftop farm in the city. The 7,000-square-foot farm’s produce helps stock the center’s food pantry and supplements food served to the hospital’s patients. The garden is expected to produce 15,000 […]
GBCI: 0920015433The speakers provide an overview of the water credits in LEED, differences between v2009 and v4, discuss howwater is used in a building and dive deeper into several of the prerequisites and credits including Outdoor water usereduction and Rainwater management This session will present an overview of resources, strategies as well as tipsfor successful […]
Want to build your team’s green building capacity? LISC Boston, Massachusetts Housing Partnership, USGBC MA Chapter, and the Mel King Institute will host a daylong, no-cost LEED Green Associate Exam Preparation Class on Thursday, October 18, 2018 from 8:30AM to 5:00PM at Castle Square Tenants Organization, 476 Tremont Street in Boston. Participation is free for affordable housing professionals (a $350 […]
Project Drawdown is perhaps the most unexpected and hopeful development in the critical effort to reverse global warming. Since the findings were published in April 2017, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming has become a New York Times best seller, prompting hundreds of media reports, events, and new editions worldwide. Join us online Friday, […]
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, we are kicking off a series of practice (architects, engineers, contractors....) and topic (health & wellness, net zero, living buildings...) roundtables. The […]
Individuals, companies, institutions and cities are striving to build a carbon neutral future. Zero Net Energy buildings will play a key role in achieving this goal. Many people are familiar with small ZNE buildings, but we need to rapidly scale up to Medium, Large and XL. Join us as we demonstrate examples of this ZNE […]
Your Community. Your Projects. Your Showcase. The USGBC MA community works hard to advance sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. Once a year, we gather to celebrate industry success and innovation at USGBC MA’s Green Building Showcase (GBS ‘18). At GBS ‘18, community members celebrate the best efforts, designs, and […]