BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Built Environment Plus X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190520T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162955 CREATED:20190204T210653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T181140Z UID:10001398-1558375200-1558382400@builtenvironmentplus.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/6df560308f78b213f8c0326cfd67a14c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190521T173000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162955 CREATED:20190326T202045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190514T162352Z UID:10001297-1558452600-1558459800@builtenvironmentplus.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/23c5ee1330c15197ddb486c8521a34e7.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190522T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162955 CREATED:20190426T205339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T143404Z UID:10001448-1558526400-1558533600@builtenvironmentplus.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/08aff7d2093329c147ea74a18169dd48.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190529T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162955 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/20180710_113759-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190530T194500 DTSTAMP:20260403T162955 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190606T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162955 CREATED:20190507T193044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190603T203841Z UID:10001454-1559844000-1559853000@builtenvironmentplus.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/IMG_8100_small2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190607T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190503T192859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T151656Z UID:10001452-1559898000-1559905200@builtenvironmentplus.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/ZNE_Chelsea-Soldiers-Home.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190422T212432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T182501Z UID:10001428-1560243600-1560250800@builtenvironmentplus.org 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190611T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190514T190324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T161147Z UID:10001458-1560274200-1560279600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Assembly Row - Montaje Apartments Tour DESCRIPTION:Learn about the benefits\, design elements\, installation considerations\, and maintenance requirements of two green roofs in Assembly Square on this green roof tour led by OMNI Ecosystems and Recover Green Roofs. \nOn this tour you will see the recently completed 21st floor Sky Deck and second-story courtyard of Montaje Apartments\, a mixed-use building at Assembly Row in Somerville and discuss the challenges – load capacity\, waterproofing\, conveyance\, etc. – of designing green spaces over structure. \nFrom the 21st floor Sky Deck\, two other Assembly Row green roofs\, built by Recover Green Roofs\, are visible and will be used to discuss the variety of uses for rooftop green spaces. \nAfterwards\, follow us to American Fresh Brewhouse\, which is around the block from the green roofs\, for a complimentary drink and an opportunity to continue the discussion and network with other green professionals. \nCEUs can be earned by participating in this tour. Registration for the tour closes at 1:00 PM on June 11th. \nLearn More About the Montaje Green Roofs Here:\nhttp://www.recovergreenroofs.com/montaje-sky-deck-courtyard \nRecover Green Roofs is a design-build firm based in Somerville\, MA that specializes in the design\, installation\, and maintenance of rooftop green spaces (amenity roofs\, green roofs\, farms\, etc.) on residential\, commercial\, and municipal buildings in Boston\, New England\, and beyond. \nOmni Ecosystems® creates sustainable green infrastructure by inventing\, designing\, supplying\, constructing\, and maintaining working landscapes. Working landscapes work\, and work for you by providing environmental\, social\, and financial benefits beyond a typical landscape. Working landscapes provide natural beauty and can stack functions\, such as managing stormwater\, growing crops\, creating habitats\, and serving as engaging spaces for people. \nLearning Objectives:\n• Understand the variety of economic\, ecological\, and social benefits of green roofs and discuss how to communicate these benefits to clients. \n• Identify different types of green roof systems\, their build-ups and functions. \n• Understand installation and maintenance requirements for green roofs. \n• Understand design considerations\, including commonly misrepresented design details. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/assembly-row-montaje-apartments-tour/ LOCATION:Assembly Row – Montaje Apartments\, 449 Canal St.\, Somerville\, MA\, 02145\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/recover-green-roofs-patrick-rogers-photography-montaje-courtyard-skydeck-11-2018-23.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190617T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190204T210728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T181323Z UID:10001399-1560794400-1560801600@builtenvironmentplus.org 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-13/ LOCATION:Room Hummingbird\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/6df560308f78b213f8c0326cfd67a14c.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190425T204103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T153208Z UID:10001446-1560934800-1560940200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Buildings and Energy 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 Buildings and Energy Roundtable. \nThe Buildings and Energy Roundtable will enable like-minded professionals to gather and explore specific issues\, define actions\, develop strategies and explore solutions related to energy in the green building industry. Join us in moving the needle towards a net positive environment\, society\, and economy. \n\nThis course is free for members. \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 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.\n\nBecome a Member URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/buildings-and-energy-round-table/ LOCATION:Meridian Conference Room\, 5th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190114T191726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190312T181350Z UID:10001383-1560961800-1560967200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Presinar - Keep Sustainability in Your SITES: An Overview of the SITES v2 Rating System DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920013655 \nThe Sustainable SITES Initiative seeks to develop sustainable landscapes through a comprehensive set of guidelines modeled after healthy ecosystems and processes. These standards focus on land selection and development\, water use\, vegetation planting\, soil restoration\, green maintenance techniques\, user engagement\, and others. SITES provides a holistic approach to developing landscapes that create more resilient communities. These landscapes are also better able to respond to weather events such as floods or droughts by focusing on their ability to deliver ecosystem services. In this course\, attendees will receive a comprehensive overview of the SITES v2 Rating System including an exploration of the framework structure\, core concepts\, recommended implementation strategies\, and project examples. Attendees will also learn how this framework fosters resiliency through landscapes that provide multiple ecosystem services. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nDescribe the ecological benefits gained when a project meets the prerequisite\, Limit development on farmland of Section 1: Site Context of the Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Rating System.\nDiscuss how user and stakeholder engagement can impact a project’s design in the credit\, Engage users and stakeholders of Section 2: Pre-design Assessment + Planning of the Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Rating System.\nRelate the strategies used to implement the credit\, Conserve and use native plants of Section 4: Site Design – Soil + Vegetation of the Sustainable SITES Initiative v2 Rating System to the guiding principle “do no harm.”\nExplore the unique qualities of the Sustainable SITES Initiative and its synergies with the LEEDv4 rating system and similar frameworks.\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific O+M\, GA) \nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/keep-sustainability-your-sites-overview-sites-v2-rating-system-11036824# \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-keep-sustainability-in-your-sites-an-overview-of-the-sites-v2-rating-system/ LOCATION:Room Edison\, Floor 16\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190520T191129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T191129Z UID:10001526-1560963600-1560978000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event | Opening Ceremony DESCRIPTION:TURN IDEAS AND COMMITMENTS INTO TANGIBLE ACTIONS THAT DELIVER POSITIVE RESULTS FOR STUDENTS\, STAFF\, AND FACULTY; THE ENVIRONMENT; AND YOUR INSTITUTION’S EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND BOTTOM LINE. \nPlease join the International Living Future Institute this June for the second annual Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event. This is THE PLACE to network and learn with others dedicated to created Living Buildings and Living Campuses. Last year’s event sold out fast so register today. \nHigher education institutions have long been centers of innovation\, research\, and leadership\, integral in shaping our society and culture. So\, what better place than college and university campuses to create the most innovative and forward-thinking buildings and communities? \nCampuses in the Northeast including—Hampshire College\, Smith College\, Williams College\, and Yale—are on the forefront of transformation. These institutions\, with others in the area and around the country\, have been early adopters of the Living Building Challenge and the Living Community Challenge. This symposium will highlight projects and initiatives from a variety of campuses around the region and the country focusing on their holistic\, multi-generational approach to sustainability\, resiliency\, health\, innovation\, and equity. \nVisit Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event for details and registration. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/net-positive-symposium-at-the-r-w-kern-center-a-higher-education-event-opening-ceremony/ LOCATION:R.W. Kern Center\, Hampshire College\, Amherst\, MA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rwkern-header-1024x683.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190425T145130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190520T191134Z UID:10001430-1561017600-1561048200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event DESCRIPTION:TURN IDEAS AND COMMITMENTS INTO TANGIBLE ACTIONS THAT DELIVER POSITIVE RESULTS FOR STUDENTS\, STAFF\, AND FACULTY; THE ENVIRONMENT; AND YOUR INSTITUTION’S EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND BOTTOM LINE. \nPlease join the International Living Future Institute this June for the second annual Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event. This is THE PLACE to network and learn with others dedicated to created Living Buildings and Living Campuses. Last year’s event sold out fast so register today. \nHigher education institutions have long been centers of innovation\, research\, and leadership\, integral in shaping our society and culture. So\, what better place than college and university campuses to create the most innovative and forward-thinking buildings and communities? \nCampuses in the Northeast including—Hampshire College\, Smith College\, Williams College\, and Yale—are on the forefront of transformation. These institutions\, with others in the area and around the country\, have been early adopters of the Living Building Challenge and the Living Community Challenge. This symposium will highlight projects and initiatives from a variety of campuses around the region and the country focusing on their holistic\, multi-generational approach to sustainability\, resiliency\, health\, innovation\, and equity. \nVisit Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event for details and registration. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/net-positive-symposium-um-at-the-r-w-kern-center-a-higher-education-event/ LOCATION:R.W. Kern Center\, Hampshire College\, Amherst\, MA\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/rwkern-header-1024x683.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190425T171209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190618T153917Z UID:10001445-1561021200-1561050000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:CANCELLED: LEED Deep Dive w/ Chris Schaffner of Green Engineer DESCRIPTION:– This event has been cancelled – \nCome hear the latest from LEED fellow and expert Chris Schaffner. Learn what you need to know to pass the LEED AP BD+C  exam and more. \nAlready an AP\, but struggling with version 4? Come to the workshop – we’ll discuss whats new\, what you need to know\, and what might be changing in 4.1. \nChris is an experienced teacher and a member of the original LEED faculty – since 2001 he has taught LEED to more than 10\,000 professionals like you. Chris likes to run his courses a little differently\, so this full day session will be dynamic and interactive\, so be ready to dive in! Laptops only\, no scuba gear required. \nCEUs Available: 7 GBCI CE hours | LEED specific: BD+C\, ID+C URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-deep-dive-w-chris-schaffner-of-green-engineer/ LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/BDC-Exam-Prep-product-icon-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190620T194500 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190311T202539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T140729Z UID:10001426-1561054500-1561059900@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Introduction to the WELL Building Standard DESCRIPTION:The Introduction to the WELL Building Standard presentation provides an overview of the WELL Building Standard ideology\, structure\, and certification process. The medical basis for the concept categories is introduced along with design and construction strategies to create healthy buildings. The time has come to elevate human health and comfort to the forefront of building practices and reinvent buildings that are not only better for the planet—but also for people. This presentation will introduce how to do this using the WELL Building Standard as the framework.Like what you see? For related courses\, check out the playlists that this course is featured in: \n\nCMP: LEED AP ID+C playlist\nCMP: WELL AP playlist\nGBCI Programs playlist\nKey concepts for contractors and builders\n\n\n\nObjectives\n\nArticulate the financial\, societal\, and environmental benefits of WELL certification\nIdentify the role of the International Well Building Institute and the WELL Building Standard\nRecognize the structure of the WELL Building Standard\nExplain the 7 concepts of the WELL Building standard\, the strategies to achieve them\, and the health impacts they address\nSummarize the certification process of the WELL Building Standard\n\n\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. \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/central-ma-presinar-introduction-to-the-well-building-standard/ LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190624T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190624T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190311T185028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190604T182937Z UID:10001422-1561366800-1561379400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Healthy Building Summit 2019 DESCRIPTION:At our 2019 Healthy Buildings Summit\, we’ll learn how Harvard is turning research into action by discussing the science behind our building products and how these materials affect our bodies and the environment\, as well as suggestions of chemical classes we should be working to eliminate. Together\, we can leave this summit informed and ready to pursue the next steps to creating a healthier Boston. \nA year ago\, our expert panel came together with a mission to inform architects\, designers\, and corporations how vital healthy buildings are for improving financial costs\, the environment\, and the health of each and every individual living and working in these buildings. At the 2018 Healthy Building Summit\, we heard about the multitude of ways that buildings can affect our bodies and environment\, from changing the air we breathe to introducing different chemicals into our environment. \nIn the year since our last Healthy Building Summit\, we have been busy keeping this conversation alive: we formed a Health and Wellness Round Table. We learned about Well V2\, heard about the Cognitive effects of indoor air quality\, and discussed flame retardants in building products. We heard from leading manufacturers about their commitment to promoting transparency\, eliminating chemicals of concern\, and to evolving the Mindful Materials program. Now that we’re informed of the issues and understand the many facets that come into creating healthy buildings\, we now face the next issue: how do we act out this knowledge and drive change? \nJoin us at Harvard University on June 24th as we roll up our sleeves and get to work on improving materials transparency and eliminating chemicals of concern from the built environment. \nAgenda:9:00am -9:30am Networking Breakfast9:30am – 11:00am – The Science\, Industry Check-in and Harvard’s Example11:00am – 12:00pm  – Working Together12:00pm – 12:30pm Wrap-up \nCEUs Available: 3 LU/HSW AIA credits \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Contact Us for More Information About Sponsorship\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 Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Message\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 4 + 9 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/healthy-building-summit-2019/ LOCATION:Harvard Gutman Library\, 6 Appian Way\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02138\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Healthy_Building_Summit_Banner2019_JPG2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190517T210227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190517T210227Z UID:10001525-1561447800-1561469400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Facades+ Boston DESCRIPTION:On June 25\, Facades+ is returning to Boston for the fourth year in a row. The conference\, organized by The Architect’s Newspaper\, is a full-day event split between a morning symposium and an afternoon of workshops led by top AEC practitioners. Leers Weinzapfel Associates (LWA)\, a Boston-based firm with projects nationwide\, is co-chairing the conference. LWA’s designer and business development representative Zhanina Boyadzhieva and associate Kevin Bell are the conference co-chairs. \nPanels for the conference will focus on the changes underway in Boston\, ranging from new educational structures\, the city’s new tallest residential building\, and historic preservation projects. \nParticipants for the conference’s symposium and workshops include Behnisch Architekten\, Knippers Helbig Advanced Engineering\, Pei Cobb Freed & Partners\, Bruner / Cott\, Arrowstreet\, Consigli Construction\, Walter P. Moore\, Autodesk\, Atelier Ten\, Harvard GSD\, the Wyss Institute\, Atelier Ten\, Building Blocks\, Morphosis and Okalux. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/facades-boston/ LOCATION:Westin Copley Place\, 10 Huntington Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/BOS2019_logo_date_500x350.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="The Architect's Newspaper":MAILTO:info@archpaper.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T123000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190523T172451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T132023Z UID:10001529-1562832000-1562848200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Building Challenge: Materials Petal Deep Dive DESCRIPTION:Half-day Workshop A level 200 Practical and Inspiring Workshop to Show You “It’s Possible!” \nAgenda 8:00am – 8:30am — Registration & Coffee 8:30am – 12:30pm — Workshop \n\nThis nuts and bolts session examines the steps required to achieve the Living Building Challenge (LBC) Materials Petal from client pitch (or not)\, into design specifications and through construction administration.  A curated review of each step will go beyond the basics and delve deeply into processes that will set your team up for success.  The discussion incorporates perspectives of all major players\, from design and construction teams to sustainability consultants and the specifications writer\, each offering unique guidance based on personal experience.  Participants will leave understanding the opportunities and obstacles to drive the market toward healthier materials while also developing leadership on this burgeoning issue that will improve your company’s reputation. \nA basic introduction to the Living Building Challenge Petal and Imperative structure is recommended for this course. \nGBCI Course ID: 0920019640 \nThis event is approved for the following continuing education credits: \n\n4 LU/HSW AIA CE credits \n4 LFA General CE credits\n4 GBCI CE hour(s) for the following specialties: LEED AP BD+C\, LEED AP O+M\, LEED AP ID+C\, WELL AP \n\n \nLearning Objectives \n\nVisualize a path through achieving the LBC Materials Petal\nDefine clear roles and responsibilities for all project team members\nDescribe how contract documents define LBC Materials Petal objectives\nWorkshop a process to get to certification\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet Our Panelists\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Matt Root\n Senior Project Manager at Integrated Eco Strategy \n Matt manages healthy materials and energy related projects for projects pursuing Living Building Challenge certification\, or at least inspired by the program’s intent. He primarily works closely with design and construction teams to implement processes that support projects in achieving their healthier materials goals.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lisa Carey Moore\n Sr. Sustainability Analyst at Integrated Eco Strategy \n Lisa is involved in all phases of projects to provide support to teams who are looking for materials that avoid ingredients of concern. She works closely with design teams looking for specific products\, and with contractors looking to solve red list issues. She speaks widely on the topic of material ingredients\, using the Six Classes approach to help teams understand where chemicals of concern can be found. She’s been involved in the materials research\, and project support\, for three Living Certified projects: Williams College’s Class of ‘66 Center\, The R.W. Kern Center\, and the Hitchcock Center for the Environment.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lisa Goodwin Robbins\n Architect/Specifier at Kalin Associates \n Working on a wide variety of project types\, Lisa supports other Architects\, both designers and project managers\, in their efforts to be green\, to solve problems\, and to get their projects built. She helps to develop and maintain Kalin Associates’ sustainable design specifications\, LEED\, LBC\, and WELL documentation requirements\, and master specification systems. \nDuring the past ten years\, Lisa has been speaking about healthier building materials and indoor air quality at national and regional conferences. She is committed to raising awareness among Architects and Designers about avoiding toxic chemicals in our built environment.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Rogers\n Engineer at Turner Construction \n Jim Rogers has been with Turner Construction since 2014 and has experience in site work\, core & shell\, and finishes. In the past year and a half Jim has worked closely with Integrated Ecostrategy to develop and explore processes on how to implement the materials petal on large scale commercial construction. Jim has been involved with Turner Construction’s Sustainability Team to explore ways to remove chemicals of concern from the construction industry\, reduce material waste\, and to provide effective tools and procedures to review building materials on projects.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sam Batchelor\n Partner at designLAB Architects \n Sam Batchelor is a partner at designLAB architects\, a Boston-based architecture firm that works with mission-driven organizations to create spaces that support their work through conservation and stewardship.  Sam also founded and led the MassArt Community/Build Studio for 10 years\, and served as board president for the Community Design Resource Center of Boston\, a non-profit devoted to bringing pro-bono design services to underserved communities.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nLiving Future Collaborative NE\, Facilitators:\nJim Newman\,\nPrincipal at Linnean Solutions \nDiAnn Mroszczak\,\nSustainable Director at PCA URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-building-challenge-materials-petal-deep-dive/ LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Petal_Deep_Dive_JPG2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190626T202908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190711T193748Z UID:10001312-1562866200-1562875200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:EPMA: Food Sovereignty Panel Discussion at Boston Nature Center DESCRIPTION:Join us for an event with presentations and conversation about Food Sovereignty\, Urban Farming\, and Urban Foraging. As part of our annual urban agriculture annual events\, this year we plan to visit the beautiful campus of the Boston Nature Center to learn about the state of food access in Boston and local initiatives. We will also have a guided Urban Forage Walk where we will identify (but not eat) edible plants! \nBelow is the agenda for the event\, hope to see you there! \n5:30 – 6:00pm: Gather & Snacks \n6:00 – 7:00pm: Panel Discussion \n7:00 – 8:00pm: Forage Walk (look but no touch) with David Craft \nPanel members include: \n \nMary Rose Scozzafava\, Conservation Law Foundation \nMary Rose is Senior Fellow at Conservation Law Foundation for the Food and Farm Initiative\, and a strong supporter of a strong local food system.  As a Fellow\, Mary Rose oversees the development of the educational guides for Legal Food Hub’s online library with information about common legal issues encountered by farmers and local food businesses. Mary Rose was previously a partner in the Intellectual Property department of Wilmer\, Cutler\, Pickering\, Hale and Dorr\, where she specialized in patent advice and patent portfolio building for renewable energy clients in the fields of solar\, energy storage and biofuel. She currently supports sustainable agriculture and the local food economy in her roles on the executive committee of Lexington Community Farm\, the oldest continuously farmed property in Lexington\, MA\, and as a member of the conservation restriction oversight committee of the Citizens for Lexington Conservation.  Mary Rose holds a B.S. from Lehigh University and a Ph.D. from Brandeis University\, both in chemistry. She graduated magna cum laude from Suffolk Law School. \n \nDavid Craft\, Author of Urban Foraging  \nDavid Craft graduated from Brown University in 1996 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After a 2-year stint at General Electric Research and Development\, and a year teaching high school math\, he returned to graduate school at MIT and earned his Ph.D. in Operations Research (a branch of applied mathematics) in 2004. Since that time he has been working in the field of optimization of radiation therapy for cancer treatment at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He is an avid collector of edible plants and mushrooms and every year leads many foraging tours in the New England area. His foraging book is called Urban Foraging. \n \nRepresentative from New Entry Sustainable Farming Project \nThe New Entry Sustainable Farming Project’s (New Entry) mission is to improve our local and regional food systems by training the next generation of farmers to produce food that is sustainable\, nutritious\, and culturally-appropriate and making this food accessible to individuals regardless of age\, mobility\, ethnicity\, or socio-economic status.  In doing this work\, we provide critical training\, career development\, and economic opportunity to new farmers. \nIf you would like to share a ride to BNC\, you can meet us at Forest Hills station (last stop of orange line). We are meeting there at 5pm and then taking an Uber(s) to BNC! \nThis 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  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/food-sovereignty-panel-discussion-at-boston-nature-center/ LOCATION:The Resource Room at Boston Nature Center\, MA\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190715T171955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190715T172212Z UID:10001316-1563213600-1563219000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting DESCRIPTION:The 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: \nGreen Acoustics: Acoustics on Green/Sustainable Projects \nPresented by Kristen Murphy\, an acoustics consultant. \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-16/ LOCATION:Room Hummingbird\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/EPMA-Monthly-Meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190715T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190709T204037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T183855Z UID:10001314-1563213600-1563220800@builtenvironmentplus.org 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-15/ LOCATION:Room “Hummingbird”\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162956 CREATED:20190604T185934Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190710T141827Z UID:10001310-1563298200-1563305400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Building a JUST Future: The Living Future JUST Program with Goody Clancy DESCRIPTION:JUST is a disclosure tool in which organizations evaluate themselves through the lens of social justice and equity. To date\, a handful of Boston firms have been through the evaluation process and disclosed their impressive results. Join the Chapter and the New England Living Future Collaborative as we celebrate the fantastic accomplishments of all of these firms who participate in the JUST evaluation – Goody Clancy\, Next Phase\, Bruner/Cott\, and Integrated Eco Strategies – and hear tales of the process from each firm\, in addition to updates on where JUST will next lead us.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives \n\nGet introduced to the JUST evaluation for equitable organizations.\nUnderstand what it takes for a design firm to go through the certification process.\nGet insight into what the JUST evaluation means for a firm and what lessons are learned.\nLearn about how the JUST program is changing and growing.\n\nThis event is approved for the following continuing education credits: \n\n1.5 LFA General CE credits\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. 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/goody-clancys-just-certification-celebration/ LOCATION:Goody Clancy HQ\, 420 Boylston Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190717T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162957 CREATED:20190531T185627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T211501Z UID:10001530-1563381000-1563386400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Presinar: Reimagining Building Codes: How to Green All Buildings DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920018729 \nThis session discusses how codes and LEED work in concert together with one another to enable a future where green building benefits are available to everyone in every building. \nCourse Objectives: \n\nIdentify opportunities within current traditional building codes that can be addressed via green building measures\nIdentify connections between LEED v4.1 and the International Green Construction Code (2018-IgCC) and review examples where LEED v4 credits and code align\nReview how LEED and green building codes have been incorporated into public policy\, examples include CALGreen/LEED v4 crosswalk\, and provide guidance on how to advocate for similar changes in your area\nImpact green building codes in your community leveraging LEED v4 credits primed for adoption – examples include EQ credit Low Emitting Materials\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, GA\, O+M)\nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/reimagining-building-codes-how-green-all-buildings-12145799 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/reimagining-building-codes-how-green-all-buildings-12145799/ LOCATION:Room Hummingbird\, Floor 12\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Presinar_Graphic2-e1561669781595.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162957 CREATED:20190501T171539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T180103Z UID:10001450-1563440400-1563465600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:High-Performance Building Assemblies Course DESCRIPTION:Why high-performance assemblies? And why now? Today we demand better thermal performance from our building assemblies than ever. But energy is linked at the hip to moisture management. Designers and builders must make the connection between energy and moisture in every aspect of building envelope performance as well as the connection between the enclosure and mechanical systems. Poorly designed\, specified\, or constructed building assemblies can burden building owners with moisture and mold problems… façades falling to pieces… and drafty interiors that send tenants packing — sometimes\, even suing. \nEarn 6 LU/HSW AIA credits through this course. \nThis course will cover: \n\nHigh Performance Building Assemblies – An introduction and an approach\nHPBA Control Layers – It’s in the details\nHigh Performance Glazing – Making it less opaque \nThermal Comfort – Connecting physics\, people\, and performance\n\nAIA Learning Objectives: As part and result of this workshop\, attendees will be able to: \n\nExplain and analyze how both energy and moisture move on\, off\, and through building envelopes\nApply the principles of control layer continuity in both the design and the specification of building assemblies.\nIntegrate high-performance glazing into building performance in both design and specification of windows and glazing\nApply the principles of thermal comfort in the design and specification of high-performance building assemblies. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/high-performance-building-assemblies-course/ LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/High_Performance_Building_Assemblies_ALT2-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190723T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162957 CREATED:20190522T153615Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190701T150259Z UID:10001527-1563870600-1563877800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green: Grow Your Personal Brand with Julie Brown DESCRIPTION:Thank you to Elkus Manfredi for sponsoring and hosting this event. \n  \nWhat is personal branding and what is not personal branding? How do you create a personal brand that cuts through the noise? How do you stand out in a burgeoning population of people with similar qualifications looking for the same job or the same clients? If you find yourself grappling with any of these questions\, join the USGBC MA and networking coach\, Julie Brown\, on July 23rd at the Elkus Manfredi Office for our Women in Green Breakfast and Workshop. \nAt this workshop\, you will learn the necessary steps to building your own personal brand and improve your networking skills. \nAgenda: 8:30am – 9:00am — Networking 9:00am – 10:00am — Presentation 10:00am – 10:30am — Networking \nJulie Brown has dedicated the last two decades of her professional life to developing the necessary connections and friendships that make long term differences in the growth of businesses. She has hosted networking and personal brand workshops with a variety of companies and organizations\, including the Boston Society of Architects\, the American Society of Interior Designers\, and AGCMA. You can learn more about her workshops and networking advice at http://juliebrownbd.com/. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-breakfast-and-workshop/ LOCATION:Elkus Manfredi Architects\, 25 Dry Dock Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/58229e259819262a636fc3f4b9e03b02.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162957 CREATED:20190723T173856Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190723T205436Z UID:10001321-1564680600-1564686000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Summer Picnic at SW Corridor Park DESCRIPTION:Hello all\, please join us for our annual summer picnic for a relaxing evening of great food\, networking\, and discussion on parks in around Boston and the importance of urban parks. The picnic will be held at SW Corridor Park\, which is located across from Stony Brook Station along the Orange Line. \nWe will start the evening speaking about the role of parks in an urban setting\, the significance they have when it comes to reducing heat islanding effect and much more. Later\, we will have some delicious and healthy food from Wholeheart Provisions and celebrate the summer and open space with some lawn games. We will then have closing remarks by EPMA Chair Lindsey Machamer from Pare Corp. who will talk about parks and stormwater management and some ongoing projects at her firm. \n \nThis event is sponsored by Pare Corporation. \nPare Corporation has been a trusted engineering partner to universities\, owner/developer teams\, architects\, and federal\, state and municipal governments for over 49 years.  Pare currently employs approximately 115 personnel\, including 48 Professional Engineers registered in more than 25 states. Our engineers\, planners and scientists specialize in the areas of civil\, structural\, geotechnical\, environmental\, traffic\, highways\, bridges\, water/wastewater\, marine/waterfront\, dams\, wetlands\, permitting\, GIS\, and Envision and LEED documentation.  Pare’s services range from condition assessments\, feasibility studies\, and master planning to complete sustainable design services\, project permitting\, public outreach\, funding strategies\, and construction administration. Pare is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council and is a Charter Member of the Institute for Sustainable Infrastructure. The firm serves all of the Eastern United States from offices in Lincoln\, RI and Foxboro\, MA. \nThis 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. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/summer-picnic-at-sw-corridor-parkl/ LOCATION:SW Corridor Park\, 100 Boylston St\, Jamaica Plain\, MA\, 02130\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/02_EPMA-Summer-Wellness-Picnic-2018.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190809T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190809T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162957 CREATED:20190517T174628Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190731T145136Z UID:10001460-1565341200-1565348400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle Charging: Basics and Beyond DESCRIPTION:The growth of electric vehicles (EVs) and the behavior of EV drivers are increasing the demand for electric vehicle charging stations. This session explains the different types of charging available and their suitable applications\, and discusses the planning and installation considerations for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). \nThis session will be presented by \n\nBrian McKinnon\, Regional Manager\, Eastern US and Canada\, New Construction and Electrical Distributors at ChargePoint\nJohn Gilbrook\, Director of Sales\, Northeast US & Canada\, at ChargePoint\nJustin Ries\, LEED AP\, Account Executive\, New England at ChargePoint\n\nCEUs Available: 2 LU AIA credits\, 2 GBCI CE Hour(s) for LEED AP BD+C\, LEED AP O+M \nGBCI ID: 0920019648 \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.Become a Member URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/electric-vehicle-charging-basics-and-beyond/ LOCATION:“Edison” Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190814T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162957 CREATED:20190809T160156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190810T203850Z UID:10001537-1565773200-1565778600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Building Challenge (LBC) 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.\nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices.Benefits 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/living-building-challenge-lbc-roundtable/ LOCATION:50 Milk St\, Socrates Conference Room\, Floor 15\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/LBC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190815T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T162957 CREATED:20190719T172505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190805T205130Z UID:10001318-1565859600-1565866800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Life Cycle Assessment: What You Want to Know DESCRIPTION:A Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is a tool for understanding the environmental impacts associated with a material\, a product\, a building\, or an activity. Assessment factors include the material extraction and processing\, manufacturing\, distribution\, use or installation\, and repair/maintenance\, up to and possibly including the disposal and recycling of it. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a document that communicates LCA information. Both the LCA process and EPDs work towards implementing transparency in the built environment. This course will look closely at the nuances of LCAs and EPDs\, and their relations with the Living Building Challenge\, Living Product Challenge\, LEED\, and Green Globes standards. You will learn how to get the information you need to make product decisions\, as well as related advocacy opportunities\, political debate\, and emerging trends and impacts. This course will use the lens of building transparency curated through LCA and EPDs and supplemented with related sustainability initiatives\, ratings\, and standards\, to look at building material impact. \n2 LU HSW CEUs Available URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/life-cycle-assessment-environmental-product-declarations-course/ LOCATION:Room Anchor\, 1st Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR