(2) 4-hour sessions April 2nd and April 4th About the Class This is an introductory course for building industry professionals that covers the most practical early design studies with Ladybug Tools and the overall philosophy of a flexible software toolkit. Participants will learn how to import and analyze weather data to answer specific design questions; […]
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. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '777809708777', iframeContainerId: 'eventbrite-widget-container-777809708777', […]
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. Reach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns. var exampleCallback = function() { console.log('Order complete!'); }; window.EBWidgets.createWidget({ // Required widgetType: 'checkout', eventId: '777755265937', iframeContainerId: […]
Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC®) training teaches students how to apply passive building principles in a cost-optimized, climate-specific manner. The training is geared toward architects, engineers and design professionals who want to take their high-performance building expertise to the next level.
Learn more about the MA Net Zero Cohort: Solar Decathlon Professionals Training starting in June. Join us for this virtual info session. Chris Schaffner (the instructor) will provide an overview of the training and answer any questions that you have. We expect this training to fill quickly so don’t miss out! About the TrainingThe Solar […]
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 […]
BE+ Earth Day Scavenger Hunt The BE+ Emerging Professionals Community is excited to host a one-day Sustainability Scavenger Hunt this year! This in-person event will kick off at 9AM on Saturday, April 20th* at a central location in the Boston Common, where we’ll provide everything you need to complete the day’s missions. We’ll reconvene at […]
Join us for a celebratory Earth Day event at Cisco Brewers, where we’ll unveil the 2024 Update to the MA is Ready for Net Zero Report. We’re excited to recognize the top contributing companies and celebrate the hard work and progress of our dedicated Community! Cisco Brewers SeaportThanks to WS Development, we are thrilled to […]
Join this special BE+ all-communities roundtable to put our heads together for the first public comment period for LEED v5. Join other green building practitioners and leaders to discuss this new comprehensive framework for decarbonization, social health and equity, and ecological conservation, restoration, and resilience. Come prepared to share some aspects of LEED v5 that […]
Are you struggling with decarbonizing large buildings?You're not alone. As energy codes and emissions reduction ordinances force the issue, the building industry is waking up to a new landscape. Decarbonizing large buildings – new and old – is critical to achieving Massachusetts Climate Targets. While the technologies, skills, and strategies for decarbonization exist, we need […]
In this course, we will provide an overview of the Passive House building standard including certification metrics, common design elements, and net-zero potential, as well as the impacts Passive House has on carbon and health. Examples of various building types will be presented and information on funding opportunities will be provided. Get your questions answered […]
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.
Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings. March 10th, 2024 - How Architects and Designers Select Healthy MaterialsDuring our May 10th Roundtable we will have a few subject matter experts talk about the approach they take to selecting […]
Phase I: Complete prior to May 14thSelf-guided content (allot 2-3 months, 50-60 hours)Phase II: May 14th to May 24th(6) 4-Hour Live Online SessionsAbout the ClassThis virtual 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) […]
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 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. Both standards will be […]
Phase I: Complete prior to June 3rdSelf-guided content (allot 2-3 months, 50-60 hours)Phase II: June 3rd to June 14th(8) 3-Hour Live Online SessionsAbout 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 […]
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.
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.
This course will focus on the climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. The training will emphasize the importance of goal setting and identifying strategic actions to manage greenhouse gas emissions throughout a building’s life cycle, including the operational phase, with a particular focus on embodied carbon. The course will explore the […]