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  • Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings – K-12 SCHOOLS

    Virtual Event

    Build the will around adaptive reuse and renovation for K-12 schools! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about making space for these essential learning places.   Eliot Innovation Schooldesigned by Finegold Alexander Architectsfor Boston Public Schools Presenters:Rebecca Berry AIAprincipal + president, Finegold Alexander Architects Christopher Lane AIAprincipal, Finegold Alexander Architects Traci Griffith Walkerprincipal, Eliot Innovation […]

  • Pathways to Low Carbon Buildings in Somerville

    Virtual Event

    Somerville's overlay zoning requirements can be met with Passive House or Zero Carbon. Learn about how it works. The City of Somerville has adopted new requirements for high performance buildings in a number of Zoning Overlay Districts in the City. Passive House certification  and ILFI's Zero Carbon certification are two of the key pathways to […]

  • Health and Wellness Roundtable

    Virtual Event

    Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings. Reach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. View the roundtable's webpage   Group Leadership: Co-Chair: Lisa Carey-Moore Co-Chair: Connie (Tzou) Wijaranakul Board Liason: Jenn Taranto Board Liason: Heather Henriksen Board Liason: Rebecca Schofield […]

  • Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings – MISSION-DRIVEN WORKPLACES

    Virtual Event

    Build the will around adaptive reuse for mission-driven workplaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about making existing buildings viable workplaces for innovators looking toward the future.   The Swift Factorydesigned by Bruner/Cottfor Community Solutions Presenters:Jason Jewhurst AIApartner + principal, Bruner/Cott Todd McCabeproject executive+ vice president of Project Services, Consigli Additional presenters to be […]

  • Emerging Professionals Roundtable

    Emerging Professionals Roundtable

    Virtual Event

    *BE+ Emerging Professional Roundtables (EPMA meetings) are being hosted virtually until further notice. BE+ EMERGING PROFESSIONALS (EP) The EP group is a great venue for becoming more engaged with the green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. TYPICAL MEETING AGENDA: The […]

  • Women in Green Roundtable

    Virtual Event

    The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry. Reach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. View the roundtable's webpage   Group Leadership: Chair / Moderator: Allison Zuchman, Senior Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer Board Liason: Jenn Taranto, […]

  • Carbon and Energy Roundtable

    Virtual Event

    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. Reach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns.   Group Leadership: Co-Chair: Joelle Jahn Co-Chair: Stephen Moore Board Liason: Julie Janiski Board Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian   Sponsors:2022 […]

  • Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings – RESIDENTIAL DESIGN

    Virtual Event

    Build the will around smart and sustainable renovation of single-family homes. Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about weighing demolition and new construction versus continued use as well as bringing sustainable design to the residential level.   Presenters:Jonathan Kantarprincipal, Sage Builders Rachel WhiteCEO, Byggmeister Design Build -- Interested in the rest of the Matter […]

  • Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings – HIGHER ED PERFORMING ARTS AND EDUCATION

    Virtual Event

    Build the will around adaptive reuse for performing arts and education spaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about transforming existing buildings to host performances, arts education, and creative collaboration.   MIT Theater Artsdesigned by designLABfor MIT Presenters:Sam Batchelor AIApartner, designLAB Kelly Haigh AIApartner, designLAB Additional presenters to be announced. -- Middlesex Community College […]

  • Net Zero Conference 2021

    Virtual Event

    The Net Zero Conference is back, and Built Environment Plus is proud to announce that we’re an official Conference Partner! Join leaders in sustainability for Verdical Group's 8th annual conference and expo—the largest in the world dedicated to net zero, decarbonization, and climate resilience. This year, they're expanding their focus areas to create synergistic learning […]

  • Workforce Training Open House: Let’s Get You FREE Training $$$

    Virtual Event

    Since 2018, Built Environment Plus has directed $1.2M of Workforce Training Funds to the MA green building community, which has provided FREE training for 800+ individuals. This education effort is driving sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operations of the built environment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! Come learn why participating in the NEW […]

  • Carbon and Energy Roundtable

    Virtual Event

    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. Reach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns.   Group Leadership: Chairs to be announced... Board Liason: Julie Janiski Board Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian 2021 Topics & SpeakersInterested in […]

  • PhiusCon 2021

    Sleepy Hollow Hotel Convention Center 455 S Broadway, Tarrytown, New York, United States

    PhiusCon (formerly NAPHC) is the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design, construction, and building science expertise. PhiusCon 2021 will have a distinct New York accent. In partnership with New York State Energy Research and Development (NYSERDA), the conference will be held in Tarrytown, New York, close to fantastic passive projects in New York City […]

  • GBS 2021

    The Charles River Speedway 525 Western Ave, Brighton, Massachusetts

    Built Environment Plus - Green Building Showcase 2021 Your Showcase. Your Projects. Your Community. @ The Charles River Speedway Thursday, October 21, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM The Built Environment Plus community works hard to advance sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. Once a year, we gather to […]

  • Carbon and Energy Roundtable

    Virtual Event

    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. Reach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns.   Group Leadership: Chairs to be announced... Board Liason: Julie Janiski Board Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian 2021 Topics & SpeakersThis month's […]

  • Health and Wellness Roundtable

    Virtual Event

    Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings. Reach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. View the roundtable's webpage   Group Leadership: Co-Chair: Lisa Carey-Moore Co-Chair: Connie (Tzou) Wijaranakula Board Liaison: Jenn Taranto Board Liaison: Heather Henriksen Board Liaison: Rebecca Schofield […]

  • Emerging Professionals: Film Screening & Discussion

    Virtual Event

    About this event Join BE+ Emerging Professionals for a virtual screening of an environmental documentary. We will choose one of the films below to watch together followed by a chance to discuss thoughts and reflections. Screening Options: Chasing Coral Seaspiracy Mission Blue Breaking Boundaries Kiss the Ground var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; […]

  • An Introduction to Zero Carbon Certification

    Virtual Event

    As climate disasters threaten the wellbeing of people and the planet, the need to reduce CO2 emissions is ever more urgent. The ILFI Zero Carbon Certification is the first worldwide, third-party certified Zero Carbon standard. This program recognizes the growing interest and focus on a broad-based tool for highlighting energy efficient buildings which are designed and operated to fully account […]

  • Women in Green 2021: What’s your Superpower?

    Virtual Event

    Celebrating and unleashing our individual and collective superpowers to address the tough challenges we face together.     Event Information: OUR BIGGEST WOMEN IN GREEN EVENT OF THE YEAR! Women are driving the sustainability of the built environment. We are tasked with the most important mission of all: healing the earth. The Women in Green Roundtable […]

  • Passive House 201: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction

    Virtual Event

    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. This course is taught […]