Hear what we’ve learned from the sixteen projects submitted to the Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge. View our Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge page for our complete case study report. Questions? Reach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org.In 2023, with a goal of accelerating the consideration of embodied carbon in the built environment, The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) engaged […]
This training is composed of 8 hours of self-guided content to be completed ahead of attending 8, 3-hour live online training sessions. Registrants will receive access to self-guided content on January 2nd. With this access, registrants will also be able to select a live online training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. […]
This training is composed of two phases: 50-60 hours of self-guided content (Phase I) to be completed ahead of attending 8, 3-hour live online training sessions (Phase II). Registrants will receive access to self-guided (Phase I) content on January 2nd. With this access, registrants will also be able to select a live (Phase II) training […]
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. This BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable will dive into the latest 2025 climate buzz! This session will offer updates about key climate and policy developments impacting our community […]
About the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training SeriesLearn more about the MA Stretch Energy Code envelope requirements. Built Environment Plus has collaborated with AIA Massachusetts and the Sponsors of Mass Save® to develop this brand new series for mid-level architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, envelope consultants and contractors. Attend one, multiple, or all sessions depending on your training needs. […]
Emerging Professionals 2025 Kickoff Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: The Hub Pub (18 Province St, Boston, MA 02108) Join the Emerging Professionals Community at Hub Pub to network with other emerging professionals in the area, meet Community members, and hear about what the Community has planned for 2025. We will kick off the event at 5:30, but feel free to join […]
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. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '1076825757829', iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-1076825757829', // Optional iframeContainerHeight: 425, […]
About the Class This 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 […]
January 22nd and 23rd | Two Full Day Sessions 8:00 am – 5:00pm, In person in Boston (location information below) About the Class Phius Certified Verifiers deliver on-site quality assurance for multi-family residential and non-residential passive building projects. This course is geared toward HERs Raters testing and commissioning multifamily buildings and professionals familiar with non-residential […]
Date: January 23rd, 2025 | Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Location: Atlantic Wharf | Fort Point Room It's that time of the year again when we all come together to celebrate the members, volunteers, and successes that make our BE+ community amazing! We’re ringing in the new year with board elections and an award ceremony for our members. […]
This training is composed of 8 hours of self-guided content to be completed ahead of attending 8, 3-hour live online training sessions. Registrants will receive access to self-guided content on February 3rd. With this access, registrants will also be able to select a live online training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. […]
This training is composed of two phases: 50-60 hours of self-guided content (Phase I) to be completed ahead of attending 8, 3-hour live online training sessions (Phase II). Registrants will receive access to self-guided (Phase I) content on February 3rd. With this access, registrants will also be able to select a live (Phase II) training from […]
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. Reach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. We have the opportunity to dive into 2025 by influencing the creation and distribution of resources that […]
Two 4-Hour Sessions on February 6th and 7th from 12:00 - 4:00pm One 2-Hour Session on February 11th from 12:00 - 2:00pm About the Class 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 […]
This in-person training teaches carpenters how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Topics focus on the four layers of a high-performance house: water, air, vapor, and thermal. Students will learn high-performance essentials through building science lessons, hands-on practice with mock-up assemblies, and project management training.
February 6th, 2025 - The Principles That Just Embodies: Beyond Policies, Putting The Philosophies And Best Practices Into Action As we consider sustainable challenges faced in the built environment on a systems level, we continue the dialogue considering the social systems in which decisions are made. This roundtable will examine equity in firm operations, hiring […]
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: SMMA, 1000 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138 Join 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. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: […]
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. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '1083237605839', iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-1083237605839', // Optional iframeContainerHeight: 425, […]
This training is composed of 8 hours of self-guided content to be completed ahead of attending 8, 3-hour live online training sessions. Registrants will receive access to self-guided content on March 3rd. With this access, registrants will also be able to select a live online training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. […]
This training is composed of two phases: 50-60 hours of self-guided content (Phase I) to be completed ahead of attending 8, 3-hour live online training sessions (Phase II). Registrants will receive access to self-guided (Phase I) content on March 3rd. With this access, registrants will also be able to select a live (Phase II) training […]