BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.18//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:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022047 CREATED:20231214T181343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T175539Z UID:10001940-1709121600-1709125200@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.\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-2-28/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/WIGRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022047 CREATED:20240112T153215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T154818Z UID:10001947-1709197200-1709204400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Intro to Living Building Challenge DESCRIPTION:About the Class \nThis training course will provide an overview of the Living Building Challenge – a philosophy\, advocacy tool and certification program that addresses development at all scales. Students will understand the basic philosophy of the Living Building Challenge and key components of the program. They will be able to discuss the rationale for restorative design principles and identify and locate the resources provided by ILFI for deeper engagement. This primarily lecture-based course can be either in person or virtual. Building Practitioners and Owners wanting to engage in a regenerative future would benefit from this course. \nThis course is taught by Jim Newman\, Principal at Linnean Solutions. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by February 8th\, 2024\n Funding Grants Available: Submit by February 8th\, 2024 \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. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#1131180 \n \n \n \n \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 Bernard Hermant on Unsplash URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-living-building-challenge-2-29/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IntrotoLivingBuildingChallenege-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240305 DTSTAMP:20260404T022047 CREATED:20230925T140945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T194759Z UID:10001908-1709510400-1709596799@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Certified Passive House Consultant CPHC® Training (Phius) DESCRIPTION:Phase I: Complete prior to March 4th\n \n \n \n \n \n Self-guided content (allot 2-3 months\, 50-60 hours) \n \n \n \n \n \n Phase II: March 4th to March 15th\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 ContentMarch 4th – 15th \nSession 1: Monday\, March 4th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 2: Tuesday\, \,March 5th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 3: Thursday\, March 7th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 4: Friday\, March 8th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 5: Monday\, March 11th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 6: Tuesday\, March 12th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 7: Thursday\, March 14th | 12:00-3:00pmSession 7: Friday\, March 15th | 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 February 12th\, 2024\n Grant deadline: February 12th \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-2881Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $1\,950.00Cost type: Tuition URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/certified-passive-house-consultant-cphc-training-phius-3-4/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CPHC-Training-bernard-hermant-unsplash.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240307 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308 DTSTAMP:20260404T022047 CREATED:20240105T211711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T152505Z UID:10001944-1709769600-1709855999@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Building with Purpose: Selecting Green Materials (Lunchtime Series) DESCRIPTION:(6) 1-hour lunchtime sessionsMarch 7th to April 18th\, Thursdays\nAbout the Class \n$200 off New COURSE DISCOUNT!Use the promo code: EduNew200off \nThis multi-session series highlights concepts and trends in green material selection and reviews tools available to find healthier\, lower-carbon products that are better for the environment and better for building occupants. Attendees will learn how to find greener products among the numerous material options\, databases\, certifications and rating systems. The series covers healthy materials concepts\, chemicals of concern\, and industry commitments; materials databases and documentation; embodied carbon; using materials selection to fulfill ESG commitments; and practical product selection for common products. This course will be held virtually and is a combination of presentation and discussion. \nThe course is taught by Brent Ehrlich\, LEED AP\, Product & Materials Specialist at BuildingGreen. Jill Maltby-Abbott\, AIA\, WELL AP\, LFA\, Director of Consulting\, Paula Melton\, Editorial Director\, and Candace Pearson\, Director of Integration\, from BuildingGreen will also be joining Brent on some sessions as co-instructors. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sessions\n These lunchtime sessions are reduced versions of offerings in the BE+ Public Course Catalog. If you are interested in learning more\, reach out to us to attend the full session of each topic. \nIntroduction to Healthy MaterialsMarch 7th\, 2024 | 12 – 1pmThis session will introduce leading concerns across the building materials market and materials selection concepts and trends in optimizing product selection. \nBetter Materials Part 1March 14th\, 2024 | 12 – 1pmThis session will introduce materials selection concepts and trends including how material transparency concerns align with the A&D Material Pledge (adopted by the AIA). Part 1 looks generally at concerns (e.g. chemical hazards\, emissions\, and carbon) and how vetting is applied across design phases\, green building rating systems\, and even reporting frameworks for ESG. \nBetter Materials Part 2March 21st\, 2024 | 12 – 1pmThis session will introduce materials selection concepts and trends including how material transparency concerns align with the A&D Material Pledge (adopted by the AIA). Part 2 addresses the landscape of how teams validate optimized material claims\, including the landscape of certifications today\, disclosure documents\, other tools leveraged across industry pledges and commitments\, and reporting frameworks supporting ESG. \nEmbodied Carbon in Concrete and Wood IntroductionApril 4th\, 2024 | 12 – 1pm (Rescheduled from March 28th)This course looks at the carbon and environmental impacts of concrete and wood building materials\, how they have improved over the years\, and where they still fall short. The course will focus on concrete’s carbon emissions problem and solutions\, cement and concrete alternatives\, building code changes\, and wood building materials (including mass timber and other engineered products). Forestry’s carbon accounting and environmental impacts are complicated and in flux – the training will also dig into some of those challenges\, the state of forestry certifications\, and life-cycle data/EPDs. \nPractical Product Selection: Choosing Green Materials for Common ProductsApril 11th\, 2024 | 12 – 1pmHow do you find healthier\, lower-carbon products among the numerous material options\, rating systems\, databases\, and certifications? This course provides an overview of material choices in a couple of key product areas—insulation and resilient flooring in particular. Participants will learn the material health concerns of the product areas and will learn the basics of how to find better options. Built roughly around AIA’s Architecture and Design Materials Pledge framework\, the course is a first step towards learning about product selection. The methodologies learned can then be applied to other product areas. \nHealthy Materials: Lab 1 DemonstrationApril 18th\, 2024 | 12 – 1pmIn this one-hour workshop\, attendees learn how information gleaned from healthy materials\, carbon\, and ESG workshops can be used to select better products in real-world applications. Product choices often require tradeoffs. This course helps attendees wade through the challenges of first cost\, value engineering\, few “like products\,” and more. \n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n Earn 6 AIA LU/HSW unitsContinuing education credits are available from BE+\, reported for each 1-hour session attended. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Participants will be able to contextualize material health concerns and claims through understanding key areas of analysis like human health\, environmental health and carbon\, ecosystem health and sourcing\, circularity\, and social health and equity (which represent the vetting buckets of the Architecture & Design Materials Pledge with the AIA) and the certifications that verify achievement in each key area. \n2. Participants will learn how to find optimized products among the numerous material options\, databases\, and rating systems leveraging certifications\, ingredient disclosures\, and reporting. \n3. Participants will understand basic applicability of material vetting to ESG as project-specific materials vetting rolls up to portfolio level reporting. \n4. Participants will learn about ways to integrate material achievement across design and construction phases. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by February 15th\, 2024\n Funding Grants Available: Submit by February 15th\, 2024 \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. \nExpress Grant Funding is only available for the full series. \nCourse ID#: C-7661Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $525.00Cost type: Per trainee URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/building-with-purpose-selecting-green-materials-lunchtime-series/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/BuildingwithPurpose.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240307T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022047 CREATED:20240123T214529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240228T140840Z UID:10001960-1709832600-1709839800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:A Just Celebration DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate!\nWe invite you to join us for the 2024 Living Future New England Just Celebration to acknowledge organizations in our community who have taken the next step towards transparency in becoming a socially equitable and diverse business. This is an exciting opportunity to connect and celebrate with those raising the bar of social justice at an in-person gathering. \nCelebrate the accomplishments of some hard-working organizations\, hear what it takes for organizations to achieve the Just Label\, understand the value of going through the Just process\, and what companies are learning in the process. \n \n \n \n \n \n What is Just? \nThe Just program is a voluntary disclosure tool for organizations by the International Living Future Institute. Just is not a certification program\, it is a transparency platform for organizations to disclose their operations\, including how they treat their employees and where they make financial and community investments. Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Hosts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DiAnn Tufts\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n DiAnn is a Senior Associate and the Director of Sustainability at PCA\, and co-facilitator of the BE+ hosted Living Future New England. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Newman\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions\, and co-facilitator of the BE+ hosted Living Future New England. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Living Future New England promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. \n \n Join the Conversation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Location\nHumanscale’s new Boston office suite and showroom is located in the Seaport District. To align with Humanscale’s corporate mission to provide environmentally-friendly product offerings\, the space incorporates sustainable design strategies throughout the project\, such as low-flow plumbing fixtures\, daylighting\, and energy efficient lighting fixtures. \nWe are excited to be hosted by a Just and Living Product Challenge certified organization! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 "A Just Celebration" 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/a-just-celebration-2024/ LOCATION:Humanscale Showroom\, 34 Farnsworth\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/aJustcelebration-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240112T171915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240112T194900Z UID:10001948-1709899200-1709902800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\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-3-8/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240227T171126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T173032Z UID:10001989-1710158400-1710162000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ CONNECTS Office Hours DESCRIPTION:BE+ CONNECTS is the premier online tool for finding high-performance building professionals with proven project experience. Wondering how to best utilize it? How is it informing our upcoming Net Zero Report? Bring your questions to this hourlong lunch-and-learn where BE+ will give a tutorial of the platform and explain how we are using it to track net-zero projects across MA and the country. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-connects-office-hours/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/BEOfficeHours.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240314T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240131T175933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T151212Z UID:10001974-1710437400-1710442800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: Elkus Manfredi Architects\, 25 Drydock Ave\, 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. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-3-14/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EPRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240321 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240322 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240201T184914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T152054Z UID:10001984-1710979200-1711065599@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Phius Certified Rater Training DESCRIPTION:March 21st and 22nd\, Two Full Day Sessions8:00 am – 5:00pm\, In person in Boston (location information below)\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 three days. Each session is three 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 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. \nThis is a two-day\, in person training being held at New Ecology’s Boston office on March 21st and 22nd from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Lunch will be provided on both days\, and there will be a site visit on the afternoon of March 22nd included in the training. \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 February 29th\, 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-3770 \n \n \n \n \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-3-21/ LOCATION:New Ecology\, 294 Washington Street Suite 830\, Boston\, MA\, 02108\, United States CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/PhiusCertifiedRaterTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240116T162439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T213244Z UID:10001953-1711033200-1711036800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\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 Topic: New energy codes\, regulations\, and the future of sustainability impacts on scope and services \nIn this roundtable we will discuss additional or non-standard project scope and services required to design and construct buildings to the MA Stretch and Specialized Energy Codes\, Inflation Reduction Act federal incentives\, BERDO/BUEDO\, embodied carbon\, and other emerging sustainability goals. What more does an architect\, engineer\, design consultant\, owner/developer\, and contractor need to know/do for these new requirements and trends? \n  \nRoundtables 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-3-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CERoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240402T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240111T170023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T182527Z UID:10001946-1712059200-1712073600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Introduction to the Ladybug Toolkit DESCRIPTION:(2) 4-hour sessions April 2nd and April 4th\nAbout the Class \nThis is an introductory course for building industry professionals that covers the most practical early design studies with Ladybug Tools and the overall philosophy of a flexible software toolkit. Participants will learn how to import and analyze weather data to answer specific design questions; create interactive climate visualizations that illustrate particular findings; set up custom geometry analyses to inform the decision making process; and customize the display of results to effectively communicate them to others. This course is useful for participants of all experience levels. This class is held virtually and is a combination of presentation and discussion. \n This course is taught by Chris Mackey\, Co-Founder of Ladybug Tools. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 12th\, 2024\n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 12th\, 2024 \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. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#1131363 \n \n \n \n \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 Zan on Unsplash URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/introduction-to-the-ladybug-toolkit/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/IntroductionLadybugToolkit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240403T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240131T164320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T164421Z UID:10001969-1712156400-1712160000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance-4-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DEBAlliance.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240404T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240124T203920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T164136Z UID:10001961-1712221200-1712224800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-future-roundtable-4-4/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20240408 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240409 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20230929T101903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240304T194859Z UID:10001910-1712534400-1712620799@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Certified Passive House Consultant CPHC® Training (Phius) DESCRIPTION:Phase I: Complete prior to April 8th\n \n \n \n \n \n Self-guided content (allot 2-3 months\, 50-60 hours) \n \n \n \n \n \n Phase II: April 8th to April 18th\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 ContentApril 8th – 18th \nSession 1: Monday\, April 8th | 7:00-10:00pmSession 2: Tuesday\, April 9th | 7:00-10:00pmSession 3: Wednesday\, April 10th | 7:00-10:00pmSession 4: Thursday\, April 11th | 7:00-10:00pmSession 5: Monday\, April 15th | 7:00-10:00pmSession 6: Tuesday\, April 16th | 7:00-10:00pmSession 7: Wednesday\, April 17th | 7:00-10:00pmSession 7: Thursday\, April 18th | 7:00-10:00pm \nExam: You will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of your Phase II session. \n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n Phius is an AIA National\, International\, and Distance CES Provider.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 March 18th\, 2024\n Grant deadline: March 18th \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-4-8/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/CPHC-Training-bernard-hermant-unsplash.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240416T154500 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240329T184418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T200747Z UID:10002002-1713279600-1713282300@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Information Session: Solar Decathlon Professionals Training DESCRIPTION:Learn more about the MA Net Zero Cohort: Solar Decathlon Professionals Training starting in June. Join us for this virtual info session. Chris Schaffner (the instructor) will provide an overview of the training and answer any questions that you have. We expect this training to fill quickly so don’t miss out! \nAbout the TrainingThe Solar Decathlon Professionals Training is designed to provide mid-career building industry professionals\, facility managers\, and higher education faculty with an opportunity to further develop their building science expertise and gain practical experience designing zero-energy projects. \nThe training includes:• 10 live weekly sessions\, Thursdays 3:30-5:00pm\, June 18th – August 27th• On-demand building science education sessions• A project activity \nWeekly 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 course is taught by Chris Schaffner\, PE\, LEED Fellow\, WELL Faculty\, from The Green Engineer. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/information-session-solar-decathlon-professionals-training/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Courses,D.E.B Alliance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MASolarInfoSession.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240418 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240419 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240206T145720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T140149Z UID:10001986-1713398400-1713484799@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 & 2April 18th\, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Kickoff \nWeek 3: Module 3 – 5May 2nd\, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session \nWeek 4: Modules 6May 9th\, 2024 | 12 – 3 PM ET Webinar 1 & Access Exam Prep Modules \nWeek 5: Modules 7 – 9May 16th\, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session \nWeek 6: Module 10 – 12May 23rd\, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session \nWeek 7: Module 13Week of May 27th\, 2024 \nWeek 8: Module 14June 6th\, 2024 | 12 – 3PM ET Webinar 2 \nWeek 9: Module 15Week of June 10th\, 2024 \nWeek 10: Review Exam Prep ModulesWeek of June 17th\, 2024 \nWeek 11: Exam ReviewJune 27th\, 2024 | 12 – 2PM ET \nWeek 12: Tech SetupJuly 1st\, 2024 | 10 AM – 11 AM ET \nWeek 13: PHI CPHD/C Live-Online ExamJuly 9th\, 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 March 28th\, 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-4-18/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/CPHD.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240312T125957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T205818Z UID:10001995-1713603600-1713621600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Earth Day Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:BE+ Earth Day Scavenger Hunt\nThe BE+ Emerging Professionals Community is excited to host a one-day Sustainability Scavenger Hunt this year! This in-person event will kick off at 9AM on Saturday\, April 20th* at a central location in the Boston Common\, where we’ll provide everything you need to complete the day’s missions. We’ll reconvene at 2PM at Hub Pub to celebrate and share stories from the day. The event will take place around Boston\, using only public transportation and your own legs to get around! This is the perfect Earth Day activity for any company advancing the sustainability of the built environment. \nThis event will feature similar\, sustainability-inspired missions as previous years\, with written\, photo\, and video submissions. Come dressed as a team and be ready for some healthy (but fierce) competition! All participants get free entry to the BE+ Earth Day Celebration on April 25th\, where we will announce the Scavenger Hunt winners. \nFor examples of previous missions\, see our 2023 Scavenger Hunt event page. \nThis event is hosted by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community\, but is open to anyone with an interest in the built environment\, a passion for sustainability\, or a competitive spirit! \n*Rain Date for this event is Sunday\, April 21st from 9AM-2PM. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 "BE+ Earth Day Scavenger Hunt" 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/be-earth-day-scavenger-hunt/ LOCATION:Boston Common\, 139 Tremont Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ScavengerHunt24.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240425T200000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240220T152540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240408T134547Z UID:10001987-1714064400-1714075200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Earth Day Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebratory Earth Day event at Cisco Brewers\, where we’ll unveil the 2024 Update to the MA is Ready for Net Zero Report. We’re excited to recognize the top contributing companies and celebrate the hard work and progress of our dedicated Community! \nCisco Brewers SeaportThanks to WS Development\, we are thrilled to bring this year’s Celebration to Cisco Brewers Seaport Beer Garden. Located at 85 Northern Avenue\, this outdoor beer garden is in its sixth season bringing a slice of Nantucket to Boston. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-earth-day-celebration/ LOCATION:Cisco Brewery\, 85 Northern Ave\, Boston\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/EarthDayCelebration-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240430T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240410T144307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240410T172140Z UID:10002004-1714478400-1714482000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ All-Communities Roundtable: LEED v5 Public Comment DESCRIPTION:Join this special BE+ all-communities roundtable to put our heads together for the first public comment period for LEED v5.\nJoin other green building practitioners and leaders to discuss this new comprehensive framework for decarbonization\, social health and equity\, and ecological conservation\, restoration\, and resilience. Come prepared to share some aspects of LEED v5 that you like and some that you’re concerned about and would like to change. Hear key insights from others and think about how to use the public comment period to help shape the final version. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-all-communities-roundtable-leed-v5-public-comment/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,D.E.B Alliance,Emerging Professionals,Health & Wellness,Living Future,Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/LEEDv5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240326T174228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T144135Z UID:10002001-1714638600-1714656600@builtenvironmentplus.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Close-the-Gaps.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240321T141012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T182951Z UID:10001999-1714662000-1714669200@builtenvironmentplus.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PH101-3FinchCambridge_AnthonyCrisafulli-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240509T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240131T181036Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240502T134044Z UID:10001976-1715275800-1715281200@builtenvironmentplus.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EPRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240112T172822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T152309Z UID:10001949-1715342400-1715346000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health & Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240515 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240202T151342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240325T205312Z UID:10001985-1715644800-1715731199@builtenvironmentplus.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/MACohort.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240116T171508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T180626Z UID:10001954-1715871600-1715875200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon & Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/CERoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240321T174045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T182036Z UID:10002000-1715871600-1715878800@builtenvironmentplus.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PH201-TheDistillery_IconArchitecture-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240603 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240604 DTSTAMP:20260404T022048 CREATED:20240411T154435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T174650Z UID:10002005-1717372800-1717459199@builtenvironmentplus.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/CPHC-Training-bernard-hermant-unsplash.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T161500 DTSTAMP:20260404T022049 CREATED:20240131T164731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T161325Z UID:10001970-1717599600-1717604100@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.\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/DEBAlliance.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240606T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022049 CREATED:20240124T204436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T192649Z UID:10001962-1717664400-1717668000@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.\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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LFRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T022049 CREATED:20240411T180250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240412T174249Z UID:10002006-1718283600-1718298000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Buildings and Carbon DESCRIPTION:This course will focus on the climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. The training will emphasize the importance of goal setting and identifying strategic actions to manage greenhouse gas emissions throughout a building’s life cycle\, including the operational phase\, with a particular focus on embodied carbon. \nThe course will explore the context of climate emissions from the built environment\, covering topics including:• The global carbon cycle and its relationship to the built environment• Operational carbon\, grid emission factors and building electrification\, and emission reduction strategies beyond energy efficiency• Embodied carbon\, carbon storage\, and the “time value” of carbon• Solutions for material selection\, supply chain engagement\, and policy engagement for addressing the climate impact of the built environment. \nThe course will explore applied strategies in the context of a design practice\, covering topics including:• Goal setting and metrics of success• Methodologies and strategies for conducting carbon analysis throughout the design process• Carbon accounting tools\, databases\, and other resources to conduct embodied carbon analysis• Evaluating design workflows for opportunities to take action in carbon reduction in design and procurement. \nKey barriers to and opportunities for implementing carbon reduction strategies in participants’ practices will be identified\, discussed\, prioritized\, and formulated into an actionable list for participants to reference moving forward. \nThis course is taught by Jacob Deva Racusin\, Studio Director and Director of Building Science and Sustainability with New Frameworks Natural Design/Build. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Understand the impact of embodied carbon and carbon storage in building materials. \n2. Become familiar with real-world examples and case studies that stored carbon. \n3. Identify tools\, workflow strategies\, and other resources for carbon accounting in the design process. \n4. Take action on opportunities and strategies for integrating climate action and carbon reduction into their professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 23rd\, 2024\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-2573 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo by Clark Van Der Beken on Unsplash \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/buildings-and-carbon-6-13/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/bc-clark-van-der-beken-unsplash.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR