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SUMMARY:BuildingEnergy Boston 2019
DESCRIPTION:Attend the BuildingEnergy Boston Conference + Trade Show\, the region’s premier event for professionals and practitioners in the fields of high-performance building\, energy efficiency\, and renewable energy. Hosted by the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)\, this year’s event is Wednesday through Friday\, March 14-15. Register at nesea.org/be19.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/buildingenergy-boston-2019/
LOCATION:Westin Boston Waterfront\, 425 Summer St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190318T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting
DESCRIPTION:EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) \nThe EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nMEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: \nThe meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and USGBC-MA Chapter updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. \nBelow is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nTHIS MONTH’S FEATURE PRESENTATION: \nStay tuned for an update on the presentation! \nA BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA: \nChairs: Jenna Dancewicz\, Aminah McNulty \nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. \nTo learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (USGBC Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org. \nEPMA Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming\nCheck out our calendar for the latest schedule!
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Room Hummingbird\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190220T173437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T180129Z
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SUMMARY:WELL vs FITWEL vs LEED
DESCRIPTION:Sometimes\, it can be easy to feel drowned in different standards and systems. As a member of the A&D community\, deciding what standard will best fit your projects needs can be confusing.\nWhether designing for occupant health\, building efficiency and more\, this course will give you an introduction on how to differentiate LEED\, WELL\, and Fitwel\, and get a basic understanding of each\, and their core differences.\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial. \nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/well-vs-fitwel-vs-leed/
LOCATION:Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190320T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190114T190926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T180338Z
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SUMMARY:Presinar - Vegetated Green Roofs for LEED Projects
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920014219 \nThis course begins with the basic definition of a vegetated green roof and moves on to a discussion of green roofing policies in various jurisdictions\, focusing on American cities. We will talk about the LEED credits related to vegetated green roofs. We will examine the details of green roof design and construction\, including case studies\, custom and standard sections and spatial design issues. Finally\, we will talk about the advantages and disadvantages of vegetated green roofs and about the types of sites for which they are best suited. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nContrast the environmental and life cycle analysis benefits and drawbacks of vegetated green roofs with those of other roofing strategies. (LEED v4 BD+C Sustainable Sites Credit: Heat Island Reduction and Sustainable Sites Credit: Open Space)\nDescribe the layers of a vegetated green roof system and explain their functions. (LEED v4 BD+C Sustainable Sites Credit: Heat Island Reduction and Sustainable Sites Credit: Open Space)\nAnalyze strategies for dealing with green roof drainage\, access and site issues. (LEED v3 O+M Sustainable Sites Credit: Site Development – Protect or Restore Open Habitat)\nIdentify synergies and tradeoffs to existing credits and green building strategies. (LEED v3 ID+C Sustainable Sites Credit: Heat island Effect – Roof and LEED v4 ND Green Infrastructure and Buildings Credit Rainwater Management)\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, ID+C\, GA\, O+M\, ND) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/vegetated-green-roofs-leed-projects-11189141 \n\n  \n\nAbout USGBC MA’s Presinar series\nUSGBC MA sources material from USGBC for a series of in-person video presentations. The content grants attendees CEU credits\, and can be purchased for personal viewing here: https://www.usgbc.org/education-listing/ \nUSGBC MA does not have a hand in producing any of the content. Attendees of the course must apply themselves to receive CEU credits through their USGBC account. A printed certificate will be included to prove attendance. \n  \nAbout USGBC MA\nThe USGBC Massachusetts Chapter is a membership-based community advocating for green buildings at the state and local level. The USGBC MA Chapter provides green building education\, networking\, advocacy and leadership opportunities for the sustainable building practitioner community and beyond. Our events and programming are supported and enhanced by the volunteer efforts of our community members. \nAbout Chapter Membership\n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, and we offer a variety of discounts to be as inclusive as possible. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here. \n \nMembership Benefits \n\n15% discount on USGBC MA events**\n\n*Does not include a few partnered events\n*Certain memberships have larger discounts\n\n\nFree access to roundtables and our annual general meeting\nAbility to nominate board members and vote in board elections.\n\n  \nBecome a Member\n  \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-vegetated-green-roofs-for-leed-projects/
LOCATION:Room Hemmingway\, Floor 18\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190323T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190306T191617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190319T125851Z
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SUMMARY:Tour of Fort House: Passive House and Net Positive Energy
DESCRIPTION:Join Placetailor for a tour of Fort House\, a Passive House and Net Positive Energy construction in the Highland Park neighborhood of Roxbury.  The project is nearing the end of framing\, so the tour will focus on envelope design\, detailing\, and construction strategies\, as well as an introduction to other key passive house strategies.\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial. \nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/tour-of-fort-house-passive-house-and-net-positive-energy/
LOCATION:Fort House\, 65 Fort Ave\, Roxbury\, MA\, 02119\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190325T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190201T212646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190314T181526Z
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SUMMARY:Grow your Leadership Skills in the Sustainability Field
DESCRIPTION:Note: This course is a 2 part series\, both dates are included in the price.\nPart 1: March 25th from 9 AM to 12 PM\nPart 2: April 1st from 9 AM to 12 PM\nDo you run meetings? Manage a team? Want to be promoted to a position where you manage people? Are you passionate about something and want to get other people on-board?  You can do all of these things more successfully if you develop your personal leadership skills.\nIn this course\, participants develop a heightened self-awareness of their particular leadership style\, an understanding of where they can strengthen their skills and the ability to adapt their style to different situations.  If you are working with a team\, whether in-house management\, or as part of a large project client/consultant team you need these skills. Many sustainability champions have strong technical backgrounds but very little training in communication\, negotiation and leadership skills that would enable them to drive alignment and effectiveness in their teams or firms. This workshop helps employees at all levels develop strong skills to define objectives\, get people moving together toward common goals\, empower those around them\, deal with conflicts\, and contribute toward a positive team culture. \nMeet the Lecturer: Barbra Batshalom\nWith a background in social psychology\, architecture\, and 20+ years of sustainability consulting\, Barbra brings a unique perspective engaging the human dynamics of decision-making and creative collaboration to technical work. She helps companies all over the world to institutionalize sustainability and improve performance and profitability. She has worked with local governments and institutions to create policies and programs that require green building and net-zero communities and led the development of the industry’s first (and only) certification program that evaluates the capability of design/construction firms to deliver consistent\, high-quality sustainability services. She also teaches Sustainable Real Estate Development at Brandeis University’s International Business School. \n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \n\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial. \nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here.\n\nBecome a Member \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/become-a-sustainability-leader/
LOCATION:Room Windrose\, Floor 5\, 50 Milk St.\, 16th Floor\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190306T184954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190306T202939Z
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SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Roundtable: Flame Retardants
DESCRIPTION:With Governor Baker’s veto of the recent bill banning certain flame retardants\, we understand that we must continue to educate and engage all members of the product supply chain. Join our next Health & Wellness Roundtable led by Kathryn Rodgers\, Staff Scientist at the Silent Spring Institute\, and Monica Nakielski\, Director\, Sustainability & Environmental Health\, Corporate Citizenship at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts\,  in conversation sharing national and state trends\, history around flame retardants in Boston and MA\, and what we can do based upon our respective industries and positions.\n\nThis event is free for USGBC MA Members\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial.\nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-flame-retardants/
LOCATION:Room Anchor\, 1st Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190311T202337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T185332Z
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SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Pioneering the Way to LEED v4
DESCRIPTION:The Library! At Bown Crossing project is one of the first endeavors to pursue certification under the new LEED v4 BD+C rating system. We invite you to explore the building design concepts and construction implementation regarding both design and LEED in an in-depth analysis. \nThe project team chose to implement LEED v4 before the registration deadline was established\, resulting in a truly pioneering effort to certify before most projects considered taking the plunge. This choice was a collaborative decision between the design team\, construction team\, and key stakeholders. \nIn this course\, lessons learned from this project to achieve LEED v4 BD+C: New Construction Silver Certification are analyzed to provide current and future project teams with best practices for implementing the new rating system effectively and efficiently. v4 is here\, but there’s nothing to fear! \n\n\nObjectives\n\nIdentify challenges that the Bown Library! project team faced when pursuing the Low-emitting materials credit of the LEED v4 BD+C rating system.\nExamine how the Integrative Process credit of the LEED v4 BD+C rating system effected the pre-design\, design\, and construction phases of the Bown Library! project.\nList the Building Product Disclosure and Optimization credits of the LEED v4 BD+C rating system that the project team chose to pursue during the construction phase kick-off meeting.\nApply the best practice strategies identified in this course to future LEED v4 BD+C rating system project(s).\n\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \n\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial. \nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/central-ma-presinar-pioneering-the-way-to-leed-v4/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190204T163136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T180605Z
UID:10001395-1554399000-1554409800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Building Tech Forum 2019: What's Next?
DESCRIPTION:We have all been wondering it: What’s Next?\nAt BTF ’19\, green technology firms and building product companies will answer this question and explore the future of building science. Start the night with drinks and networking\, followed by a series of 35+ presentations where industry leaders discuss advances in building technologies. All presentations are split into one of 3 education tracks organized by topic. Polish the night off with more drinks and a tabletop networking session.\nVisit usgbcma.org/btf19 for more on presenting and sponsoring.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/building-tech-forum-2019-whats-next/
LOCATION:BSA Space\, 290 Congress Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190408T211348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T211348Z
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SUMMARY:Heat Pump & VRF Workshop by MassCEC and UMass Clean Energy Extension
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nMassCEC and UMass Energy Extension invite you to attend a repeat of our popular in-depth introduction to energy-efficient heat pump and variable refrigerant flow (VRF) technology. This training will explain how these systems work\, how they compare to other heating and cooling equipment\, how you can identify appropriate applications\, and how to access incentives toward installation costs. Case studies as well as next steps for including VRF in your projects will be included. \nYou have a choice of two dates and locations: April 9 in Boston\, or April 25 in Westborough\, MA.  The same material will be presented each time. \nWho Should Attend \n\nArchitects (2 AIA LU/HSW continuing education credits available)\nBuilding owners and managers\nEnergy professionals\nHVAC contractors\n\n  \nTrainers \nJS Rancourt\, DXS New England (Daikin distributor) \nGreg Hosselbarth\, Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating \nSchedule \n9:00 am – 9:30 am: Check-in\, coffee \n9:30 am – 12:30 pm: Training \n\nIntroduction to Heat Pumps and VRF\nVRF Heat Pump System Equipment Options\nVentilation Solutions and Peripheral Technologies\nQ&A\n15-minute break\nFinancial Incentive Programs for VRF\nHow to Include VRF in Your Projects\nCase Studies\nQ&A\n\nRegister for April 9 in Boston here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heat-pump-vrf-workshop-april-9-2019-tickets-58792162942 \nRegister for April 25 in Westborough here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/heat-pump-and-vrf-workshop-april-25-2019-tickets-57119016516
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/heat-pump-vrf-workshop-by-masscec-and-umass-clean-energy-extension/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190311T181304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T202059Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Green: Cocktail Evening
DESCRIPTION:There is a larger proportion of women in sustainability roles in the built environment than in the AEC industry overall. Why is this? What are the barriers? Where are the opportunities? How can we support each other and create even more momentum? \nTo answer these questions (and more!) we will be hosting a Women in Green: Cocktail Evening on April 9th. Network with fellow women involved in green industries and enjoy complimentary food and drinks. This will also serve as an opportunity to learn more about our plans for future Women in Green events in 2019. \nJoin us on April 9th at the Knoll Showroom\, from 5:30pm – 8:30pm.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-evening-mixer/
LOCATION:Knoll Showroom\, 281 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190417T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190114T191025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T180919Z
UID:10001379-1555518600-1555524000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Presinar - Comparing the Environmental Performance of Building Products - Shining Light on EPDs
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920013505 \nOver the past few years\, demand for tools like Environmental Product Declarations has been growing among the green building industry. Primarily intended for a specialized audience\, life cycle assessments and their results displayed in standardized documents named EPDs are out in the open for everyone to see. However\, EPDs are not mere documentation and are very technical. Green Building Programs\, such as LEED\, requiring EPDs for credit achievement have forced unspecialized professionals to understand it. This course is intended to give you the tools you need to get your head around EPDs and be able to compare them if needed. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nUnderstand what is an EPD for the purpose of LEED® v4 MR Credit Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations\nInterpret and analyze EPD data to be able to decipher EPD requirements for Option 1 and Option 2 of the LEED v4 Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations Credit\nCompare EPDs to be able to achieve Option 2 of the LEED v4 Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Environmental Product Declarations Credit\nEvaluate pros and cons of EPDs\, one of the new key feature of the LEED v4 Material and Resources Credit\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, ID+C\, GA) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/comparing-environmental-performance-building-products-shining-light-epds-10988130 \n\n  \n\nAbout USGBC MA’s Presinar series\nUSGBC MA sources material from USGBC for a series of in-person video presentations. The content grants attendees CEU credits\, and can be purchased for personal viewing here: https://www.usgbc.org/education-listing/ \nUSGBC MA does not have a hand in producing any of the content. Attendees of the course must apply themselves to receive CEU credits through their USGBC account. A printed certificate will be included to prove attendance. \n  \nAbout USGBC MA\nThe USGBC Massachusetts Chapter is a membership-based community advocating for green buildings at the state and local level. The USGBC MA Chapter provides green building education\, networking\, advocacy and leadership opportunities for the sustainable building practitioner community and beyond. Our events and programming are supported and enhanced by the volunteer efforts of our community members. \nAbout Chapter Membership\n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, and we offer a variety of discounts to be as inclusive as possible. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here. \n \nMembership Benefits \n\n15% discount on USGBC MA events**\n\n*Does not include a few partnered events\n*Certain memberships have larger discounts\n\n\nFree access to roundtables and our annual general meeting\nAbility to nominate board members and vote in board elections.\n\n  \nBecome a Member\n  \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-comparing-the-environmental-performance-of-building-products-shining-light-on-epds/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190418T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190326T151706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T151003Z
UID:10001294-1555578000-1555585200@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:The Money You're Missing Out On: R&D Tax Credits for the Design Team
DESCRIPTION:Architects\, particularly sustainability leaders\, consistently cite ‘research’ as the number one positive driver of cutting edge design\, and the number one activity of which they aren’t doing enough. Paying for it is the trick\, and Federal Research and Development Tax Credits may be the answer.  \nColin Booth of Placetailor will be hosting this session\, which is intended to be an in-depth crash course where attendees will learn step-by-step how to develop a multi-pronged approach to funding research of various kinds. These strategies will maximize external funding opportunities\, pro bono tax benefits\, Federal and State R&D Tax Credits\, and corporate research budgets–all to support as much research as possible\, in as many firms as possible.\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \n\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial. \nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/rd-tax-credits-with-colin-booth-of-placetailor/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190422T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190204T210610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T182006Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting
DESCRIPTION:EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) \nThe EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nMEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: \nThe meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and USGBC-MA Chapter updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. \nBelow is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nTHIS MONTH’S FEATURE PRESENTATION: \nStay tuned for an update on the presentation! \nA BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA: \nChairs: Jenna Dancewicz\, Aminah McNulty \nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. \nTo learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (USGBC Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org. \nEPMA Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming\nCheck out our calendar for the latest schedule!
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Room Hummingbird\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190425T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190311T202438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T202438Z
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SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Every Breath You Take: Innovative Air Quality Design
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920017319\nThis session explores how photocatalytic coatings can improve the health and comfort of building occupants and outdoor air. We review the LEED v4 Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) category and common air quality issues. Our team explains how the photocatalysis process helps combat dangerous pathogenic microorganisms and air pollution.\nCourse Objectives:\n\nDiscuss the LEED v4 Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) category and common indoor air quality issues that affect the health of building occupants\nDescribe how photocatalytic coatings can help protect the health and comfort of building occupants\nReview how Titanium dioxide (TiO2) helps eliminate VOCs\, allergies\, odors\, mold\, bacteria\, and viruses in buildings\nExplain how Ti02 photocatalytic coatings can clean interior and exterior building surfaces and help combat air pollution\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, GA\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course!\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial.Benefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/central-ma-presinar-every-breath-you-take-innovative-air-quality-design/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190325T185629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190325T185629Z
UID:10001292-1556269200-1556292600@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Ux + Design/2019
DESCRIPTION:The 1st International Conference on Urban Experience and Design\nNeuroscience\, evolutionary biology and psychology\, coupled with new biometric tools that measure the human experience\, provide new ways to understand and assess architecture and urban spaces. This conference brings together creative thinkers from around the world who are shaping ‘evidence-based’ design practices\, ones that embrace the hard data of our ‘unconscious’ responses to external stimuli. \nThis multidisciplinary event features presentations from researchers\, scholars\, architects\, planners and designers. Sessions will explore the implications of embodied cognition\, cognitive architecture\, biology and evolution\, as well as new research methods and techniques for using biometrics in planning\, architecture and landscape architecture. \nSign up here to register. We look forward to seeing you! \nFor further information or sponsorship opportunities\, email Prof. Justin Hollander at justin.hollander@tufts.edu. \nPhoto: Eye tracking shows how people take in Boston City Hall; the shadow study above indicates how people most look at the building in the first 15 seconds\, with areas ignored in grey. ©geneticsofdesign.com
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/ux-design-2019/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190427T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190424T143445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T145444Z
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SUMMARY:EPMA: 2019 Charles River Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Join EPMA on April 27th for our Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup! Over 3\,000 volunteers come each year to pick up litter\, remove invasive species\, and assist with park maintenance. Residents are drawn to the popular Charles River Cleanup from a desire to give back to their community while enjoying the beauty and wildlife along the Charles River. Volunteers build on the connections they establish during this day of stewardship by returning to the Charles to exercise\, play\, and enjoy nature throughout the year. \nThe Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup builds on a national effort as part of American Rivers’ National River Cleanup®\, which to date\, has removed over 25 million pounds of trash from America’s waterways. In 2016 and 2017\, the Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup was recognized by American Rivers for the Most Volunteers Mobilized. \nThis year\, we will be joining volunteers to remove trash and debris that has accumulated over the winter along and around the coast line at Lederman Park. Join us after at Fielder Field where there will be a free picnic for all volunteers! \nThis event has been organized by the Emerging Professionals Committee (EPMA). Join us every 3rd Monday of the month for our committee meetings.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/epma-2019-charles-river-cleanup/
LOCATION:Lederman Park\, Boston MA 02114\, Lederman Park\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190507T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190326T200127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190424T190909Z
UID:10001296-1557219600-1557226800@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:WELL V2 Update w/ Chris Schaffner of Green Engineer
DESCRIPTION:Join Chris Schaffner from The Green Engineer for a comprehensive update on the WELL V2 Standard and on what the future entails. Through a series of thousands of comment emails\, nine user roundtables in eight global cities and more\, the WELL Standard was updated to V2 with the following principles in mind: \n\nEquitable\nGlobal\nEvidence-based\nTechnically robust\nCustomer focused\nResilient\n\nWith these principles\, the goal of WELL V2 is to create better buildings to help people thrive. Join us to learn how a unified standard\, evolving performance verification\, and a dynamic scorecard will help make this dream a reality. \n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/well-v2-update-w-chris-schaffner-of-green-engineer/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190508T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190326T193959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T193959Z
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SUMMARY:Living Building Challenge Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:USGBC MA’s mission is to drive sustainable and regenerative design\, construction\, and operation of the built environment. The only way to accomplish our mission is to collaborate with community members. To that end\, join us for our first Living Building Challenge (LBC) Roundtable.\nThe LBC Roundtable will enable like-minded professionals to gather and explore specific issues\, define actions\, develop strategies and explore solutions related to LBC in the green building industry. Join us in moving the needle towards a net positive environment\, society\, and economy.\n\nThis event is free for members.\nTo get your member discount\, just enter your email address as a promotional code.Benefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, including a 15% discount on all events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or become a Member.\n\n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-building-challenge-roundtable-2/
LOCATION:Hummingbird\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190509T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190425T153916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190425T154003Z
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SUMMARY:Designing a Carbon Free Boston
DESCRIPTION:The Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) released Carbon Free Boston in January 2019\, setting forth an ambitious plan to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050. Because two-thirds of GHG emissions come from buildings\, and because the majority of the 2050 building stock was built before 1950\, the AEC professions have a large role to play in reaching this goal. \nJoin the BSA/AIA on Thursday\, May 9 to hear more about the report and the role that building design plays in helping Boston reach its goals. The US Green Building Council Massachusetts chapter will be represented by our Executive Director\, Meredith Elbaum\, who will speak about our recent report of the cost of building net zero throughout the state. The morning will then turn to best case practices in low energy buildings in urban settings. \nSpeakers: \nMichael Walsh\, Technical Lead\, Carbon Free Boston and Research Assistant Professor\, Boston University \nMeredith Elbaum AIA\, LEED AP\, US Green Building Council -Massachusetts Chapter \nGabrielle Aitcheson AIA\, CPHC\, Project Architect + Sustainability Leader\, ICON Architecture \nRebecca Hatchadorian\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP\, Associate\, Sustainability Leader\, Arup \n2 LU/HSW AIA credits are available. \nImage courtesy of Resonant Energy
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/designing-a-carbon-free-boston/
LOCATION:BSA Space\, 290 Congress Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190422T211621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190426T175736Z
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SUMMARY:Living Product Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Greg Norris\, Chief Scientist at the International Living Future Institute \nImagine products that regenerate our natural systems and improve life. The International Living Future Institute has been inviting manufacturers to use the Living Product Challenge framework to rethink the way products are made. Instead of trying to be “less bad\,” ILFI is inviting manufacturers to creat goods that have a positive impact. Using the Living Product Challenge framework\, we can create Living Products that are: \n\nHealthy and free of toxins\nSocially responsible and respect the rights of workers\nNet positive and benefit both people and the environment\n\nGreg Norris\, ILFI’s Chief Scientist\, will present this exciting framework\, along with the concept of Handprinting. \nHandprints measure positive impacts that an actor causes in relation to business as usual. Designers of products\, users of products\, both organizations and individuals\, can all create handprints. The ability to generate\, measure\, and extend our handprints opens up the possibility for any organization or individual to become “Net Positive”\, giving more than we take in relation to each category of impact. \n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. To use a member discount\, enter your email address as a promotional code in the purchasing window. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, including a 15% discount on all events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here.\n\nBecome a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-product-challenge/
LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190515T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190114T191049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T181026Z
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SUMMARY:Presinar - Performance Score LEED O+M Certification
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920016582 \nThis course will review the Arc Platform and how it is used to pursue and certify projects in Performance Score to Certification in LEEDv4 Operations & Maintenance\, as well as understand the similarities to certification in LEEDv4.1 Operations & Maintenance (O+M). Additionally\, attendees will understand the benchmarking and analytics tools within the platform to further a projects sustainability goals. Finally\, attendees will review a case study for a project that achieved LEED Platinum Certification in LEEDv4 O+M through the Arc Platform. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nLearn about the Arc platform and its application to the built environment (LEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification)\nUnderstand how Arc is utilized to achieve the Performance Score to Certification (LEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification)\nUnderstand the importance of tracking ongoing building performance (LEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification)\nReview a case study of a project which utilized the Arc platform to recertify as LEED v4 Platinum using the Performance Score (LEED v4 O+M Performance Score to LEED Certification)\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific O+M\, GA) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/performance-score-leed-om-certification-11740621 \n\n  \n\nAbout USGBC MA’s Presinar series\nUSGBC MA sources material from USGBC for a series of in-person video presentations. The content grants attendees CEU credits\, and can be purchased for personal viewing here: https://www.usgbc.org/education-listing/ \nUSGBC MA does not have a hand in producing any of the content. Attendees of the course must apply themselves to receive CEU credits through their USGBC account. A printed certificate will be included to prove attendance. \n  \nAbout USGBC MA\nThe USGBC Massachusetts Chapter is a membership-based community advocating for green buildings at the state and local level. The USGBC MA Chapter provides green building education\, networking\, advocacy and leadership opportunities for the sustainable building practitioner community and beyond. Our events and programming are supported and enhanced by the volunteer efforts of our community members. \nAbout Chapter Membership\n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few acceptions\, and we offer a variety of discounts to be as inclusive as possible. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here. \n \nMembership Benefits \n\n15% discount on USGBC MA events**\n\n*Does not include a few partnered events\n*Certain memberships have larger discounts\n\n\nFree access to roundtables and our annual general meeting\nAbility to nominate board members and vote in board elections.\n\n  \nBecome a Member\n  \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-performance-score-leed-om-certification/
LOCATION:Room Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190204T210653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T181140Z
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting
DESCRIPTION:EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) \nThe EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nMEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: \nThe meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and USGBC-MA Chapter updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. \nBelow is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nTHIS MONTH’S FEATURE PRESENTATION: \nStay tuned for an update on the presentation! \nA BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA: \nChairs: Jenna Dancewicz\, Aminah McNulty \nThe Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. \nTo learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (USGBC Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org. \nEPMA Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming\nCheck out our calendar for the latest schedule!
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Room Hummingbird\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190326T202045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T162352Z
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SUMMARY:EMD Serono SagaMORE Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join USGBC MA for a tour of EMD Serono Sagamore\, the winner of USGBC MA’s Green Building of the Year!\nProject SagaMORE is a 30\,000 SF expansion of EMD Serono’s R&D campus in Billerica and was designed to enhance EMD’s progressive work culture through employee engagement\, wellbeing\, technology\, and biophilic design. The project’s design challenge was to expand and improve upon the existing\, 24\,000 SF office building (Project Bridgeway) to produce a unified solution\, while achieving both WELL and LEED NC certification. Both the existing office (Project Bridgeway) and annex (Project Sagamore) have jointly achieved WELL Gold certification for New & Existing Construction from the International Well Building InstituteTM (IWBI)TM. It is the 1st New & Existing Building WELL Certified Gold project in the US and only the 2 in the World. \nIf you’re interested in attending\, but worried about transportation\, carpooling can be arranged – reach out to communications@usgbcma.org before May 18th for more info. \n— Registration will close 3 days before the event (May 18th) — \n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \n\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial. \nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member \n\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emd-serono-sagamore-tour/
LOCATION:EMD Serono SagaMORE\, 45 Middlesex Turnpike\, Billerica\, MA\, 01821\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190426T205339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T143404Z
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SUMMARY:Central MA: LEED BD+C Version 4.1 - What You Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:Thank you to LPA|A for sponsoring this event. \nThe latest update to the LEED BD+C Rating system\, version 4.1\, was released this January. Version v4.1 promises to be “bigger\, bolder and stronger”\, raising the bar to more directly address carbon emissions and climate change. It also streamlines and simplifies many credits\, resulting in a system that is easier to use\, with bigger impacts. \nThis two-hour session will be led by Chris Schaffner\, LEED Fellow and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. Chris is the current Chair of the LEED Steering Committee and has been deeply involved in the development on LEED version 4.1. He’ll review all the major changes in v4.1 BD+C \, and will discuss how v4.1 language can be used on your current projects. He’ll also outline to future path for LEED development\, and there will be ample time reserved for Q&A. Lunch will be provided. \n CEUs will be available. \n \nTransportation information: \nThere is a Route 30 bus stop right outside of the LPA|A Office building\, which comes from Union Station. \nValidated parking is available across the street. \n\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? \nSee a tutorial.Benefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-bdc-version-4-1-what-you-need-to-know-2/
LOCATION:LPA|A Office | Northworks Building\, 3rd Floor\, 108 Grove Street\, Suite 300\, Worcester\, MA\, 01605\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190226T171952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T175856Z
UID:10001409-1559151000-1559160000@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Tour a Zero Net-Energy Low Carbon House
DESCRIPTION:Houses are not being built like they used to be.  New houses have the capability of having no electric bills\, but at the same time being all electric (i.e. use no fossil fuels).  Sounds impossible\, but it isn’t when using new building products and technologies that improve energy efficiency and that generate their own clean solar power.  Join ReVision Energy and USGBC MA for a tour of a coastal net-zero energy home in Rockport MA. \n\nSee how a 52 solar panels (16.64kW) solar system was incorporated into the design of a new 3300 square foot house.\nLearn what “net-metering” and “grid-tied” and various other terms/components of a solar system mean or look like.\nLearn how all-electric\, air-source heat pumps can efficiently both heat and cool your house.  What do these systems look like? Are they quiet? Do they really work? What are the design options/limitations?\nHow are houses being insulated to increase energy efficiency?\nHow are energy loads being reduced from lighting and appliances?\nWhat is an ERV system and how does it improve indoor air quality?\nMeet the homeowner and various members of the building team that designed\, built or provided building products for the house.\n\nAt this event\, dinner will be served and is included in the ticket price. Once you register for the event\, we will send you the address\, as the homeowner has requested to keep the location private.  \nThis event is sponsored by ReVision Energy. To learn more about them\, visit their website. \n \n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/tour-a-zero-net-energy-low-carbon-house/
LOCATION:House in Rockport MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T194500
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190311T202539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T202539Z
UID:10001425-1559240100-1559245500@builtenvironmentplus.org
SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Understanding Water Credits in LEED
DESCRIPTION:LEED v4 addresses water holistically\, taking into account indoor use\, outdoor use\, specialized uses and metering. It measures all sources of water related to a building\, including cooling towers\, appliances\, fixtures\, fittings\, process water\, and irrigation.\nThe speakers provide an overview of the water credits in LEED\, differences between v2009 and v4\, discuss how water is used in a building and dive deeper into several of the prerequisites and credits including Outdoor water use reduction and Rainwater management\nThis session will present an overview of resources\, strategies as well as tips for successful credit achievement. Attendees will hear from USGBC and GBCI experts about how water is addressed in LEED today as well as future issues regarding water needs and usage.\nLike what you see? For related courses\, check out the playlists that this course is featured in:\n\nCMP: LEED AP BD+C playlist\nCMP: LEED AP ID+C playlist\nCMP: LEED AP O+M playlist\n\n\n\nObjectives\n\nProvide an overview of how LEED v4 addresses water in LEED BD+C\, ID+C\, O+M\, such as prerequisite Indoor water use reduction\nReview different strategies for achieving the Rainwater credit in LEED v4 BD+C\, O+M\nIdentify changes in credits from LEED v2009 and LEED v4 such as the new prerequisite Building-level water metering in LEED v4 O+M\nDiscuss the projections about the future of water usage needs\n\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course!\nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial.Benefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/central-ma-presinar-understanding-water-credits-in-leed/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151211
CREATED:20190507T193044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T203841Z
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SUMMARY:EPMA: USGBC MA Advocacy Mixer
DESCRIPTION:The USGBC MA Advocacy Mixer is a “speed-dating” style networking event to connect the green building community with direct-action advocacy groups. Each group will share a brief introduction to their cause followed by high-impact networking\, engaging discussions and opportunities to sign up to volunteer. Our goal is to leverage the skilled and motivated members of our community to advance local sustainability goals and bring awareness to local advocacy efforts. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Organizations in attendance include: \n\nMassachusetts Climate Action Network: MCAN\nCharles River Watershed Association\nMothers Out Front\nClean Water Action\nClimate Action Business Association\nSunrise Movement\nLiving Building Challenge\n350 Mass\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				This event is brought to you by the Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts\, a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields providing professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events.  \n Special thanks to the Boston Architectural College for hosting and sponsoring this event!
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/epma-usgbc-ma-advocacy-mixer/
LOCATION:Boston Architectural College\, 320 Newbury Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T090000
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SUMMARY:ZNE Course: S\, M\, L\, XL
DESCRIPTION:Individuals\, companies\, institutions and cities are striving to build a carbon neutral future.  Zero Net Energy buildings will play a key role in achieving this goal.  Many people are familiar with small ZNE buildings\, but we need to rapidly scale up to Medium\, Large and XL.  Join us as we demonstrate examples of this ZNE scale-shift.  During this session\, we will present Bristol Community College’s 50\,000 sf chemistry\, biology\, and medical/dental education building\, the first ZNE-Verified lab building in the US. \nCEUs Available: 2 LU/HSW AIA credits \n  \n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\nGain a better understanding of Zero Net Energy buildings\, including precedents\, strategies and operation.\nBe able to actively engage in the conversation when evaluating Zero Net Energy feasibility.\nPose potential solutions to dramatically reduce or eliminate building fossil fuel consumption.\nGain an awareness of some of the cutting edge technologies available to maximize cost-effective energy efficient design.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/zne-s-m-l-xl/
LOCATION:Edison Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T151212
CREATED:20190422T212432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T182501Z
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SUMMARY:Passive House: A Technical Look
DESCRIPTION:Passive House is a complimentary and comprehensive standard that can help LEED projects achieve valuable Energy and Atmosphere (EA) points\, Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) points\, and meet other LEED project requirements.  In this 2-Hour session\, Luke McKneally AIA\, LEED AP\, CPHC will go into greater depth regarding the challenges and successful strategies employed to achieve the rigorous Passive House design criteria on significant projects in the Northeast. \nCEUs Available: 2 LU/HSW AIA credits \nLearning Objectives \n\nLearn more about what has been called the most energy efficient building standard in the world\, Passive House.\nUnderstand how Passive House provides an ideal path to achieving Net Zero Energy buildings.\nUnderstand how the building enclosure design is critical to meeting the Passive House certification criteria.\nLearn how mechanical systems design can work with envelope design to reduce energy loads.\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \n\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. To use a member discount\, enter your email address as a promotional code in the purchasing window. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few exceptions\, including a 15% discount on all events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here.  Become a Member
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/passive-houses-a-technical-look/
LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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