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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152524 CREATED:20260303T183229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T175621Z UID:10002258-1775755800-1775763000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health & Wellness and Emerging Professionals Building Tour - Lyrik DESCRIPTION:Lyrik Back Bay\n Time: 5:30pm – 6:30pm | Location: 400 Newbury St\, Boston\, MA 02115 |Happy Hour: Tree House Brewing Company in Prudential Center | Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm \nJoin us for a tour of Lyrik Back Bay\, a high-performance building in the heart of Boston’s Back Bay that has earned triple gold certifications in LEED\, WELL\, and WiredScore. This buildng is a 650\,000 SF mixed-use development and the design integrates sustainability and wellness\, with abundant daylight\, flexible workspaces\, and features that prioritize occupant comfort and health. \nThis tour offers a first-hand look at how thoughtful\, sustainable design can create an inclusive\, energy-efficient\, and occupant-focused environment. After the tour\, we’ll gather for drinks\, networking\, and conversation with the community! \nTransportation:There is a parking garage at Lyrik Garage (1001 Boylston Street).Public transit – the project is close to the Green line and Orange line. \nThe project teams: Elkus Manfredi Architects\, Samuels & Associates\, McNamara Salvia Structural Engineers\, and Haley & Aldrich \nTo learn more information about the project\, go here: https://www.elkus-manfredi.com/service_type/architecture/ and https://lyrikbackbay.com/ \nBuilding Tour Co-hosted by Health & Wellness and Emerging Professionals Communities. \nBackground Image: Lyrik \n \n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-wellness-and-emerging-professionals-building-tour-lyrik/ LOCATION:Lyrik\, 400 Newbury St\, Boston\, MA\, 02115 CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Lyrik-Building-Tour-V2-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152524 CREATED:20251201T212052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T130553Z UID:10002234-1776265200-1776268800@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.\nTopic: Exploring Thermal Storage Technologies \nThermal storage can be a game changer for air conditioning and domestic hot water applications. It’s also an effective way to reduce demand charges. At the April roundtable\, we’ll be exploring three different storage technologies with Tom Sottile\, US General Manager at Sunamp Projects Inc.\, Ian Doebber\, Principle Engineer at Blue Frontier\, and Corey Letcher\, Comprehensive Solutions Account Executive\, Trane Technologies. Come hear what’s being talked about\, ask questions and share your project experience in this fast maturing field! \nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \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-4-15/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DEBA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152524 CREATED:20260306T164018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T164019Z UID:10002266-1776949200-1776963600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:WUFI® Passive Advanced Multifamily Training (Phius) DESCRIPTION:Two 4-Hour Sessions on April 23rd and 24th from 1:00 – 5:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the ClassWUFI Passive is a powerful tool that can enhance\, streamline\, and optimize the design and certification of passive building projects if integrated into the design process properly. This course is for multifamily WUFI Passive users that want to take their modeling to the next level – learning pro tips to ensure the full capabilities of the software are utilized – and concepts and skills learned can be applied to other building types. Students will explore tips to speed up and optimize modeling workflows – including insight on supplemental calculators and supporting tools to improve processes and streamline Phius Certification project submissions. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trainees may be eligible to earn Phius Continuing Education Units and AIA Learning Units. \nThis is a live\, online training led by Phius instructors. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Phius\n Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Learn about quality-related Phius certification requirements such as moisture control guidelines and condensation risk analysis that compliment the WUFI Passive energy model \n2. Learn how to model complex building assemblies\, window conditions\, custom materials\, and account for various types of thermal bridging often found in large scale buildings. \n3. Discuss details specific to modeling a multifamily geometry including takeoff dimensions\, grouping windows\, multiple zones\, attached zones and modeling isolated building zones. \n4. Learn how to model various multifamily scale mechanical systems including setting up centralized\, semi-centralized and decentralized ventilation systems\, working with the DHW calculator and accounting for various renewable energy options. \n \n \n \n \n \n Technology Requirements\n WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended. \nPhius will provide a free educational license for WUFI Passive. Participants will need their own copy of Sketchup for the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n Prerequisite\n Previous introduction to and use of WUFI Passive modeling software is required. If you have not used the software before\, consider the ‘WUFI Passive for Beginners’ course before taking this course. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 2nd\, 2026\n The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-8402Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $450 per course per trainee \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply: \nSigned Form W-9Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue\, dated within 6 months from the date of application submissionCertificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy\n Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given.  \nPlease note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/wufi-passive-advanced-multifamily-training-phius-4-23/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/PassiveAdvancedMultifamilyTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152524 CREATED:20260223T160346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T203842Z UID:10002253-1777384800-1777392000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Designing with Impact in Mind DESCRIPTION:About the TrainingWith hundreds of green product certifications on the market and persistent greenwashing\, it can be difficult for designers to know what kind of impacts the materials they select for a project are having on the health of our climate\, ecosystems\, communities\, and on individuals. But with the introduction of an industry-aligned framework for evaluating sustainable materials\, more informed decision making is finally within reach. This course will present the current challenges to measuring holistic product impacts and introduce the Common Materials Framework: a groundbreaking common language for product sustainability – and how to apply it in your practice today. \nThis training is eligible for 2 AIA LU / HSW continuing education credits. This is a live\, online training led by Laurel Chądzyński with Loom and Lever. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Laurel Chądzyński\,  AIA\, WELL AP\, Founder of Loom and Lever\, a licensed architect\, sustainability leader\, and movement builder. Through her practice\, LOOM&LEVER\, she operates at various scales to foster transformation within the built environment\, including curating educational cohorts and workshops and supporting the development of local and regional material reuse infrastructure. She advances industry movements by convening communities of practitioners for alignment\, peer learning\, and collective action through organizations such as Green Commons and Mindful Materials. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Analyze diverse criteria in building material product certifications\, advocate for holistic impact consideration\, and integrate strategies to address fragmentation in reporting.2. Evaluate the multi-attribute impacts of building materials using the AIA Materials Pledge and the Common Materials Framework\, considering factors like reporting threshold and third-party verification\, to make informed decisions beyond certifications.3. Consider the importance of a connected data ecosystem to scale adoption of healthy materials by addressing a subset of priority data points\, and advocating for a consistent market signal to drive digitization of key information about product impacts.4. Employ simple and sophisticated tools today and anticipate future integrated workflow tools based on the collaborations being facilitated by mindful Materials’ cross-stakeholder Forums. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 7th\, 2026\n The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding.You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-13608Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $175 per course per trainee \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply: \nSigned Form W-9Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue\, dated within 6 months from the date of application submissionCertificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy\n Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given. Please note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nDon’t see a financial assistance option that meets your needs? Reach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org to learn more about leveraging the opportunities available to you. Bulk discounts are available for 5 or more attendees at once. \nBE+ is committed to providing accessible events. If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate\, please indicate in your registration and we will reach out to you. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. \n  \nPhoto credit: designLAB architects URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/designing-with-impact-in-mind-4-28/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Designing-with-Impact-in-Mind-Graphic.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152524 CREATED:20260331T170911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T170915Z UID:10002273-1777568400-1777570200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training DESCRIPTION:This training is composed of 10-15 hours of self-guided content to be completed ahead of attending 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 Registrants will receive access to self-guided content on May 1st\, 2026. With this access\, registrants will also be able to select a live online training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options. \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 ClassThe Phius Certified Builder Certification is for tradespeople and construction professionals with superintendents\, supervisors\, foremen\, and project managers with field experience in construction and/or high performance building. This training prepares professionals to understand passive building techniques — airtight enclosures\, high-performance window installation\, passive design strategies\, field quality assurance\, and site management. For a project pursuing Phius Certification\, these professionals ensure the building is built and operating to the plans and specifications. They are responsible for ensuring air-sealing and thermal bridge mitigation. \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 Enrollment and Training Structure\n Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline\, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content and select a live online session. Access to self-guided materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline. \nSelf-Guided / Part 110-15 hours of self-paced online learning modules. There will also be a mandatory meeting roughly 4 weeks ahead of the first live session. Further details regarding this meeting will be communicated to registrants by Phius. This meeting will be recorded and available for anyone who registers after the meeting. \nCompletion of the self-paced modules is required before the instructor-led sessions begin. This content focuses on the building science\, passive building principles\, and physics that are the foundation for Phius certification. Also covered is the Phius certification process and requirements\, as well as quality management and quality control to ensure that construction stays on budget and on schedule. \nPart 2Live instruction delivered in 6\, 4-hour sessions over 2 weeks. Trained instructors will guide participants through on the job scenarios and application of the principles taught in the self-guided content\, while also reviewing and building upon that knowledge. These sessions are highly interactive and depend on participant involvement. See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options. \nProfessional exam: Starts after live instruction\, 4 weeks to complete \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Live Sessions\n Live sessions are scheduled by Phius and are subject to change. All sessions are held live online unless otherwise noted. Please refer to the Phius website* for current upcoming live training dates. \n*This page is included here for the purpose of referencing live session dates only. Trainees leveraging Express Grant funding must return to this page and register through BE+ to be eligible for reimbursement. \nThere is approximately 10-15 hours of self-paced content to complete ahead of live training. Trainees will have the ability to select a live session and begin self-paced content on the day following the BE+ monthly enrollment deadline. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 9th\, 2026\n The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding.You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-4262Course cost: $2\,250 per trainee**There is a $150 exam fee\, which is not covered under the Express Grant. \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply: \nSigned Form W-9Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue\, dated within 6 months from the date of application submissionCertificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy\n Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given. Please note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. \n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-builder-cphb-training-4-30/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/PhiusCertifiedBuilderTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152524 CREATED:20260331T171444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T171448Z UID:10002274-1777568400-1777570200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) Training DESCRIPTION:This training is composed of two phases: 50-60 hours of self-guided content to be completed ahead of attending 8\, 3-hour live\, instructor-led 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 Registrants will receive access to self-guided content on May 1st\, 2026. With this access\, registrants will also be able to select a live\, instructor-led training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options. \n \n \n \n \n \n \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. \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 Enrollment and Training Structure\n Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline\, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content and select a live\, instructor-led session. Access to self-guided materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline. \nPhius recommends choosing a live session start date that is at least 3-5 months after starting self-guided material. See Upcoming Live Sessions below. \nSelf-GuidedThe self-guided content consists of multiple text-based and graphic lessons that participants will work through at their own pace. Expected completion of the self-guided materials is estimated as 40-60 hours\, largely depending on the trainee’s knowledge of building science\, passive building principles\, Phius certification\, and high performance enclosures and mechanical systems. Registrants will have access to the self-guided training materials for 12 months from the time of registration through Phius. Registrants should complete the self-guided materials before attending their instructor-led sessions. \nOnline ExamRegistrants will be enrolled in the Online Exam when they register for training\, which is 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. The Online Exam focuses on the knowledge and content presented in the self-guided lessons\, and Phius recommends (but does not require) completing the Online Exam before starting instructor-led sessions. Additional information about the exam can be found on the Phius training site. \nInstructor-led Training:The second phase of the training focuses on design exercises applying passive building principles that are completed as a class and in small groups\, as well as WUFI Passive software training. Registrants will receive a WUFI Passive license approximately 2 weeks before their instructor-led sessions begin\, and will have an additional 2 hours of self-guided software training to complete before the instructor-led sessions. The instructor-led sessions consist of 24 hours of instructor-led training sessions across 2 weeks followed by a design exam. \nDesign Exam:Registrants will be enrolled in the Design Exam that opens at the end of their instructor-led sessions. The exam is due 4 weeks after it opens\, and typically takes 20-25 hours to complete. \nTrainee support:As part of the program\, Phius offers regularly scheduled virtual “Office Hours” sessions for participants to attend and ask questions of Phius instructors to support their learning. Please check the Phius training site for dates\, times\, and Zoom links. Additionally\, Phius will host an introductory meeting roughly 2 weeks prior to the start of instructor-led sessions to allow networking\, program questions\, and provide limited technical assistance for the WUFI Passive software. \n \n \n \n \n \n Upcoming Live Sessions\n Live\, instructor-led sessions are scheduled by Phius and are subject to change. All sessions are held live-online unless otherwise noted. Please refer to the Phius website* for current upcoming live training dates. \n*This page is included here for the purpose of referencing live session dates only. Trainees leveraging Express Grant funding must return to this page and register through BE+ to be eligible for reimbursement.  \nPhius strongly recommends choosing a live session that begins at least 3 months after starting self-guided content. Trainees will have the ability to begin self-paced content and select a live session on the day following the BE+ monthly enrollment deadline. \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 Education Credits\n Phius is an AIA National\, International\, and Distance CES Provider.Self-Guided: Earn 50 LU/HSW unitsInstructor-led Training: 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 The instructor-led training focuses on energy modeling using WUFI Passive Software. Trainees will have access to a free\, limited license for use during the class and for 8 weeks following course completion. 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. Participants will need their own copy of SketchUp for the training. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 9th\, 2026\n The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding.You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-2542Course cost: $2\,250 per trainee**There is a $150 exam fee\, which is not covered under the Express Grant. \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply: \nSigned Form W-9Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue\, dated within 6 months from the date of application submissionCertificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation and Rescheduling Policy\n Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given. \nPlease note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. \n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phius-certified-consultant-cphc-training-4-30/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Phius-Certified-Consultant-CPHC-Training.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152524 CREATED:20260226T202145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211118Z UID:10002256-1777982400-1777986000@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 Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-energy-roundtable-5-5/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/CarbonEnergyRoundtable.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152524 CREATED:20260306T161604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T184431Z UID:10002267-1778065200-1778079600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:WUFI Passive Single Family Training (Phius) DESCRIPTION:Two 4-Hour Sessions on May 6th and 7th from 11:00am – 3:00pmOne 2-Hour Session on May 23rd from 11:00am – 1:00pm\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About the Training:WUFI Passive is a powerful tool that can enhance\, streamline\, and optimize the design and certification of passive building projects if integrated into the design process properly. This course is both for those learning WUFI Passive for the first time and those who learned WUFI Passive during the Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) training but have not had a chance to apply the tool yet. Students will model a single family home from start to finish\, learn the typical modeling workflow\, and complete an individual design exercise with instructor guidance and critique. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Trainees are eligible to earn 10 Phius Continuing Education Units and 10 AIA Learning Units \nThis is a live\, online training led by Phius instructors. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Phius\n Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals\, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard\, certifies and quality assures passive buildings\, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n 1. Understand how to input data into WUFI Passive in its static mode to model a building from start to finish. \n2. Learn to produce outputs and whole building modeling results necessary for Phius certification compliance. \n3. Identify the fundamental modeling workflow for Phius project certification. \n4. Interpret modeling results in WUFI Passive static mode. \n5. Apply the skills learned to an individual design exercise.  \n \n \n \n \n \n Technology Requirements\n WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac\, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion\, Bootcamp\, or Parallels\, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 15th\, 2026\n The Express Grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-9666Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $450 per course per trainee \nExpress Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted at least 21 days before the training date. All training must be completed within one year of the course start date. \nDocumentation RequiredSigned Form W-9Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue\, dated within 6 months from the date of application submissionCertificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy\n Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given.  \nPlease note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/wufi-passive-single-family-training-phius-5-6/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/PassiveSingleFamilyTraining.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152525 CREATED:20260331T192623Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T192636Z UID:10002272-1778086800-1778097600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Spring Shellebration DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the local green building community at our Spring Shellebration! Join us for an evening of drinks\, delicious food (they’ll have oysters!)\, and great company as we bring together the leaders\, rising stars\, and emerging professionals shaping a more sustainable built environment. \nThis is a perfect opportunity to meet and connect with BE+ members and future members\, along with board members\, staff\, and the broader community. We’ll also be sharing the latest Massachusetts Net Zero Update\, offering insights into the progress and momentum driving decarbonization across the state. \nCome enjoy a lively atmosphere while celebrating the progress we’re making together\, learning more about our six thriving topic communities\, and indulging in fantastic food and beverages. \nA special thank you to WS Development for hosting us in Boston’s Seaport neighborhood—we can’t wait to see you there! \n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/spring-shellebration-5-6/ LOCATION:Island Creek Raw Bar Seaport\, 99 Autumn Ln\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Spring-Shellebration-web.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152525 CREATED:20260325T192611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T181408Z UID:10002270-1778158800-1778176800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon Experts Summit Boston DESCRIPTION:Join industry leaders at the Carbon Experts Summit Boston\, part of Boston Climate Week\, for an afternoon of practical decarbonization strategies. Co-hosted with One Click LCA\, we will feature City of Boston representatives speaking on regulations\, alongside industry leaders sharing real-world case studies and expert perspectives. \nAgenda1:00 – 1:20 | Opening remarks1:25 – 2:15 | Keynote Discussion: City of Boston2:20 – 2:40 | Carbon Neutral Project Spotlight2:50 – 3:10 | LEED v5 & Carbon3:25 – 4:10 | Panel Session: Carbon Reduction Design Strategies4:15 – 5:00 | Panel Session: Technical Application & Proven Processes5:00 – 6:00 | Networking & Product Spotlight \nRegistration is hosted on One Click LCA’s page. \n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-experts-summit-boston-5-7/ LOCATION:Location TBD CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/OneClick-Summit-Graphic.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152525 CREATED:20260316T185822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T185823Z UID:10002268-1778779800-1778785200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Emerging Professionals Roundtable\n Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: Elkus Manfredi (25 Drydock Ave\, Boston\, MA 02210) \nJoin the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable to network with other emerging professionals\, learn about upcoming Built Environment Plus events\, and expand your knowledge across the building industry. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals. \n \n \n Register here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-roundtable-5-14/ CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/EPRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152525 CREATED:20260210T202300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T200356Z UID:10002251-1779883200-1779888600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nTime: 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Location: China Pearl Restaurant (9 Tyler St\, Boston\, MA 02111) \nCome network one bite at a time with women in the sustainable design\, construction\, and operations community. The event will start with 30 min of “Small Bites and Big Connections”\, followed by an hour-long dim sum lunch at China Pearl. \nWe will also be using the lunch to launch our new mentorship program.Space is limited so please register early. \nReach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Scholarships for our events and trainings are available. Apply for free admission. We encourage BIPOC professionals and students to apply. Scholarship deadline is Friday\, May 22nd.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would free registration to the Women in Green breakfast do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use the experience to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-roundtable-5-27/ LOCATION:China Pearl Restaurant\, 9 Tyler St\, Boston\, MA\, 02111\, United States CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/WIG-Community-Lunch-Dim-Sum-2-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152525 CREATED:20260331T194921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T194932Z UID:10002271-1780563600-1780567200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.\nReach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \nNew to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-future-roundtable-6-4/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Living Future,Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/LFRoundtable.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152525 CREATED:20260327T165022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T132859Z UID:10002269-1781782200-1781787600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED v5 for Resilience & Health: Designing Buildings that Protect People and Communities DESCRIPTION:About the TrainingAs the industry prepares for the next evolution of LEED\, our LEED v5 Webinar Series offers a practical\, insider look at what’s changing – and what it means for your work. This multi-part virtual series kicks off with Resilience + Human Health Impact. Explore how LEED v5 integrates climate resilience and occupant wellbeing through tools such as the RELi Resilience Rating System and Human Health Impact Assessments to help project teams design buildings that protect people and communities. \nThis webinar is eligible for LEED-specific GBCI credits and 10 AIA LU / HSW continuing education credits. \n This is a live\, online training led by Sarah Michelman and Carrie Havey with The Green Engineer and Adele Houghton with Biositu. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sarah Michelman\, RA\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador\, Living Futures Accredited (LFA) is a Principal and Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer and has been with the company since 2010. She is passionate about collaborating with clients to assist in mitigating the environmental impact of their projects and and meeting Green Building regulatory requirements \, through coordinating sustainability workshops and working integratively with project teams throughout all project phases. She works with the understanding that early engagement with project teams allows the benefits of energy efficiency healthy green buildings are beneficial for the occupants and the communities in which they are located. Sarah’s extensive background in architecture\, supports her ability to interface with diverse integrated project teams and allows her to bring her knowledge of sustainable design and construction practices into the conversation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carrie Havey\, LEED Fellow\, has been with The Green Engineer since 2010. Carrie’s expertise resides in facilitating workshops and collaborating with project teams to provide sustainable design advice and LEED guidance at every stage of a project. She is skilled in overseeing projects that need to meet sustainable design regulatory requirements\, such as MSBA or Article 37 in Boston. She has experience on a wide range of project types\, including higher education facilities\, k-12 schools\, labs\, multi-family residential\, municipal buildings\, and commercial interiors. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Adele Houghton\, FAIA\, DrPH\, LEED AP\, is President of Biositu\, LLC where she works at the intersection of buildings\, public health\, and climate change. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows and received a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\, where she also teaches. Her book Architectural Epidemiology (Johns Hopkins University Press\, 2025)\, co-authored with Professor Carlos Castillo-Salgado of Johns Hopkins University\, proposes a novel method for architectural design: combining neighborhood-scale environmental health data with participatory community engagement to maximize a building’s positive ripple effect on community and planetary health. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n Coming Soon \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 28th\, 2026\n The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding.You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application. \nCourse ID#: C-15260Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $25 per course per trainee \nExpress Grant Eligibility \nEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts\, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply: \nSigned Form W-9Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue\, dated within 6 months from the date of application submissionCertificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission \nThe contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement. \n*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation. \n \n \n \n \n \n Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy\n Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given.  \nPlease note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general\, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals. \n \n \n \n \n \n   \nDon’t see a financial assistance option that meets your needs? Reach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org to learn more about leveraging the opportunities available to you. Bulk discounts are available for 5 or more attendees at once. \nBE+ is committed to providing accessible events. If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate\, please indicate in your registration and we will reach out to you. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs. \n  \nPhoto credit: Graffito SP URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leedv5-for-resilience-and-human-health-impact-6-18/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses,LEED v5 in Practice ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Leed-v5-for-Resilience-Health.webp END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR