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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
*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 […]
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This course will focus on climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. It will emphasize the importance of goal setting and taking actions to manage building-related carbon emissions throughout a building’s life cycle. The course will begin with an exploration of the context of climate emissions in the built environment, covering topics […]
What makes for a good luminous environment? What distinguishes a good luminous environment from a bad one? Through this winter night walk we will experience various exterior luminous environments at night using our primary tool of visual perception - our eyes. Beginning at the Kendall Square T Stop, we will meander through the MIT and Kendall […]
You've heard of a book club, but get ready for...a podcast club! Listen to curated podcasts, plus one you find, then join this discussion. This event is for anyone interested in podcasts and resiliency! You've heard of a book club, but get ready for...a podcast club! This event invites participants to listen to 2 […]
*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 […]
Learn the promise and pitfalls of Life Cycle Assessments & Environmental Product Declarations, and how green rating programs address them. Through this course you will learn the promise and pitfalls of LCA and EPDs, compare how the Living Building Challenge, Living Product Challenge, LEED and Green Globes address them and examine related advocacy opportunities, how […]
An overview of acoustic principles and ways in which sustainable design can be applied to acoustics to extend green design concepts. Acoustics is a critical component in providing a comfortable listening environment for users and is recognized by several building rating systems for sustainability and health including LEED, WELL, Fitwel, and Passive House. We will […]
This LEED® Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate exam. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam and to lightly cover the AP specialty exams. It will be a fast-paced class for real estate professionals, architects, engineers, and anyone […]
Through this course participants will begin to understand the basics of conducting an LCA for a building. Life-cycle assessment (LCA) is a critical methodology that can be used by building designers to evaluate the climate impact of their projects. Building design professionals are invited to join this course to learn an overview of LCA and […]
Building design professionals are invited to join Part B of this course to expand on the concepts and tools introduced in Part A. Through in-tool demonstration, participants will learn advanced features of the LCA tool, Tally, and the specification and procurement tool, EC3. Participants will learn how to interpret LCA results and use the output […]
About the Class Passive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate, health, and social solutions. This is a 4-hour course that dives into the basic principles, history, certification, and the new frontiers of Passive House design as it continues to […]
*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 […]
With this LEED® AP Building Design and Construction training, you will know the requirements and calculations required for the following LEED credits: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. You’ll learn and practice the three exam areas – Recognition, Application, and Analysis, as well as be able to […]
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 Board Liaison: Kristen […]
It is that time of year again! ???? Get the crew back together or start a new team and join us for some friendly competition! ???? Show your squad has what it takes to tackle the second annual BE+ Scavenger Hunt and explore sustainable practices together in your own neighborhood. ????????Complete as many missions as […]
In the Certified Passive House Designer / Consultant (CPHD/C) course, you will learn the core principles of Passive House design.