BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20210617T021149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T141353Z UID:10001657-1642161600-1642165200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Lisa Carey-Moore\nCo-Chair: Connie (Tzou) Wijaranakula\nBoard Liaison: Jenn Taranto\nBoard Liaison: Heather Henriksen\nBoard Liaison: Rebecca Schofield\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - Owner's Perspective\n Alexandria Real Estate Equities Develops and owns extensive life sciences properties throughout the Greater Boston region.  They cater to a demanding life science sector that demands Class A space.  Health and Wellness is one of the important aspects of these developments.Rick Malmstrom is the Executive Director – Sustainability Operations at Alexandria\, and will talk about their approach to delivering healthy buildings. \n\nFeatured Leaders: \nRick Malmstrom – Executive Director\, Sustainability Operations at Alexandria Real Estate Equities\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Reflection and Year Ahead\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - ???? Bright Ideas in Lighting\n Lighting\, both natural and manufactured\, is essential to human health and wellness. The roundtable speakers will share their work in the field\, with a discussion of the whole life cycle impacts of lighting\, as well as the idea of “perception……” Please join us to learn\, and to share your ideas and experiences in the realm of light \nFeaturing Lighting Leaders: \nAlexandra Gadawski AIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP – Architect / Sustainability leader at HMFH Architects \nKeith Yancey IALD\, AIA\, LC\, P.E. – Principal at Lam Partners \nMelissa Mattes LC\, LFA\, – Senior Lighting Designer at Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Big Wins and Challenges in Building Rating Certifications\n More info to come – Presentations of built projects by local leaders discussing the successes and challenges when using various rating systems to drive health and wellness in the finished design. \n \n \n \n \n \n September - Member Input & Planning Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Materials Universe\n The products we use to construct our buildings and create engaging interior spaces are expected to do more than serve a function or aesthetic. Today’s materials are being asked to have healthier ingredients\, lower embodied carbon and promote circularity\, and\, if they’re really well conceived\, address inequities and injustice throughout their supply chains.\n \nBuilding and product certifications\, as well as commitments like the 2030 Challenge or AIA Material’s Pledge provide us with frameworks for setting materials goals. Research continues to evolve to support\, or even challenge\, the use of certain materials. It’s a lot to stay on top of given that product selection is likely only one facet of our work.\n \nJack Dinning of Brightworks Sustainability\, and a materials consultant to Harvard’s Office of Sustainability\, has been regularly mapping the building products ecosystem\, and is looking to engage practitioners at all levels of experience to share information and strategies for pursuing optimized materials goals.\n \nNote: Attendees will get access to a Miro board prior to the session that will be the focus of the collaborative discussion and once complete\, can serve as a resource for accelerating the work of optimized materials.\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 \n Thank You to our Health & Wellness sponsor Superior Essex!\n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-4-2021-08-12-2021-11-11/2022-01-14/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220118T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20211221T153639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T170854Z UID:10001715-1642518000-1642525200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Passive House 201: Technical Aspects of Design & Construction DESCRIPTION:This session will take a deeper look into common design & construction strategies for achieving the Passive House standard. \nConcepts 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. \nThis course is taught by Aaron Gunderson. Aaron is the Executive Director of Passive House Massachusetts\, overseeing member engagement\, public outreach\, educational programing\, and organizational administration. He is a Certified Passive House Tradesperson and an accredited LEED professional with prior experience in community outreach & development for clean-tech companies and solar power installers. He holds a Master’s in Sustainability from Harvard University where he focused on sustainable building design\, embodied carbon and energy analysis\, greenhouse gas reporting\, and community-level climate adaptation. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Objectives\n Learn about designing projects to the Passive House standard and details to focus on\, including thermal & air barriers. \nLearn about common construction issues and strategies to successfully build PH projects. \nLearn about methods to achieve PH air tightness metrics and conduct testing & verification on the envelope. \nLearn about mechanical systems\, including VRFs\, heat pumps\, and ERVs\, and things to consider when designing for them. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by December 28th\, 2021\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131154 \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 Background photo above is of The Distillery via Icon Architecture URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/passive-house-201-technical-aspects-of-design-construction/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/PH201-TheDistillery_IconArchitecture-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220120T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T194122Z UID:10001705-1642669200-1642672800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION: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.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n \nSponsors:\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \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 *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable/2022-01-20/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20210713T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T184538Z UID:10001696-1643047200-1643052600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:*BE+ Emerging Professional Roundtables (EPMA meetings) are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nBE+ 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. \nTYPICAL MEETING AGENDA: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EP events and BE+ 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. Below 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\nMEETING ACCESS: https://zoom.us/j/95860673399?pwd=R1RlTkhOOGIyYmVacGNuYmQ2ZkJvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: d1^6Vth \nDial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: 964501Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab8QDwbcWc \nA BIT MORE ABOUT THE EP GROUP: The BE+ Emerging Professionals Group 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. To learn more about EP\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nBE+ EP Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-38-2022-01-17/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EmergingProfessionalsRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220127T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20211109T211859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T175507Z UID:10001457-1643301000-1643308200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2022 Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:VIEW MAIN EVENT PAGE\n \n Board of Directors Election\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n REGISTER TO ATTEND URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2022-annual-general-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Annual_Meeting_Feature_Image-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220208T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20211201T213918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T221006Z UID:10001714-1644325200-1644339600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Buildings and Carbon DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe course will begin with an exploration of the context of climate emissions in the built environment\, covering topics such as the global carbon cycle\, whole building life cycle analysis\, operational carbon\, embodied carbon and the impact of building materials and practices\, carbon storage and buildings as carbon sinks\, the “time value” of carbon\, and a series of solutions from material selection to policy engagement for addressing the climate impact of the built environment. \nNext\, the course will explore applied strategies in the context of a design practice\, covering topics such as goal setting and defined metrics\, defining core questions framing carbon analysis\, carbon accounting tools\, and workflow in the design process. \nFinally\, the course will guide participants through a series of workshops and facilitated discussion in which key barriers to and opportunities for implementing carbon reduction strategies in participants’ practices are identified\, discussed\, prioritized\, and formulated into an action list for participants to reference moving forward to actualize real carbon reduction in their work. \nThis course is taught by Jacob Deva Racusin. Jacob is co-owner of New Frameworks Natural Design/Build\, offering services in green remodeling\, new construction\, consultation\, and education featuring low-impact high-performance building technologies. \nPhoto above by Clark Van Der Beken on Unsplash \n \n \n \n \n \n Course Objectives\n After attending this course\, participants will be able to: \nUnderstand the impact of embodied carbon and carbon storage in building materials. \nBecome familiar with real-world examples and case studies that stored carbon. \nIdentify tools\, workflow strategies\, and other resources for carbon accounting in the design process. \nTake action on opportunities and strategies for integrating climate action and carbon reduction into their professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by January 18th\, 2021\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131156 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/buildings-and-carbon-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Letters-clark-van-der-beken-unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20220126T213230Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220126T214758Z UID:10001716-1644514200-1644521400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Light in the Urban Night DESCRIPTION:What makes for a good luminous environment? What distinguishes a good luminous environment from a bad one?\nThrough 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 Square area stopping at notable projects to discuss design solutions\, as well as note how various public spaces create place through lighting\, the perception of safety (or not)\, and minimize glare and light pollution. \nAn interactive scavenger hunt will augment lively discussion through the two-hour walk\, ending at an outdoor food-and-drink establishment. \n\nMeet at Kendall Square T stop at 5:30pm\nWalk through Kendall / MIT area stopping at various locations along the route\nEnd at Termeer Square around 7:30pm\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives:  \n\nExperience various luminous environments at night to understand their qualitative differences.\nUnderstand the impacts of lighting decisions on light pollution.\nUnderstand what goes into creating comfortable night time luminous experiences.\nExplore typical and not-so-typical solutions for the urban realm at night.\n\n  \nThe built environment is better off when its plus Lam Partners. We hope you can join in for this Built Environment Plus event. If the cost is prohibitive\, a scholarship form to apply to attend for free is below. \nPlease note: We ask that masks be worn for the duration of the walk. \n \n \n \n \n \n OUR HOSTS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Dan Weissman AIA\, MIES\, Associate IALD\n Senior Associate & Director of Lam Labs \n A registered architect\, Dan has over 12 years of experience in architectural lighting and is a leader in the firm’s endeavors in digital technologies\, daylighting\, dynamic lighting\, and academic engagement as Director of Lam Labs. In 2018\, Dan was named as one of “40 under 40” international lighting designers by Lighting Magazine. Dan recently completed building his first mandolin from scratch. He tends a garden\, along with two very active children\, and bakes two sourdough loaves a week. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Keith J. Yancey IALD\, AIA\, LC\, P.E.\n Principal \n With over 35 years of experience in the fields of lighting and engineering\, Keith’s portfolio includes lighting for college campuses\, parks and resorts\, pedestrian malls\, and urban streetscapes\, as well as numerous museums\, universities\, offices\, and hospitals. Being registered as both an architect and engineer has embodied his interest in both the art and science of lighting. Keith knew he wanted to be a lighting designer when he designed his first luminaire in kindergarten\, using a blue marble\, a miniature flashlight\, some string\, and a box. \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 JOIN US\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 \nSCHOLARSHIP FORM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Scholarships for our events and trainings are provided by our friends at the R.W. Kern Center. Apply for free admission.\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 Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would free registration to "Light in the Urban Night" do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 7 + 5 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/light-in-the-urban-night/ LOCATION:Kendall Square\, 247 Main St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Health & Wellness ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/LightintheUrbanNightGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20210617T021149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T141353Z UID:10001658-1644580800-1644584400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Lisa Carey-Moore\nCo-Chair: Connie (Tzou) Wijaranakula\nBoard Liaison: Jenn Taranto\nBoard Liaison: Heather Henriksen\nBoard Liaison: Rebecca Schofield\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - Owner's Perspective\n Alexandria Real Estate Equities Develops and owns extensive life sciences properties throughout the Greater Boston region.  They cater to a demanding life science sector that demands Class A space.  Health and Wellness is one of the important aspects of these developments.Rick Malmstrom is the Executive Director – Sustainability Operations at Alexandria\, and will talk about their approach to delivering healthy buildings. \n\nFeatured Leaders: \nRick Malmstrom – Executive Director\, Sustainability Operations at Alexandria Real Estate Equities\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Reflection and Year Ahead\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - ???? Bright Ideas in Lighting\n Lighting\, both natural and manufactured\, is essential to human health and wellness. The roundtable speakers will share their work in the field\, with a discussion of the whole life cycle impacts of lighting\, as well as the idea of “perception……” Please join us to learn\, and to share your ideas and experiences in the realm of light \nFeaturing Lighting Leaders: \nAlexandra Gadawski AIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP – Architect / Sustainability leader at HMFH Architects \nKeith Yancey IALD\, AIA\, LC\, P.E. – Principal at Lam Partners \nMelissa Mattes LC\, LFA\, – Senior Lighting Designer at Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Big Wins and Challenges in Building Rating Certifications\n More info to come – Presentations of built projects by local leaders discussing the successes and challenges when using various rating systems to drive health and wellness in the finished design. \n \n \n \n \n \n September - Member Input & Planning Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Materials Universe\n The products we use to construct our buildings and create engaging interior spaces are expected to do more than serve a function or aesthetic. Today’s materials are being asked to have healthier ingredients\, lower embodied carbon and promote circularity\, and\, if they’re really well conceived\, address inequities and injustice throughout their supply chains.\n \nBuilding and product certifications\, as well as commitments like the 2030 Challenge or AIA Material’s Pledge provide us with frameworks for setting materials goals. Research continues to evolve to support\, or even challenge\, the use of certain materials. It’s a lot to stay on top of given that product selection is likely only one facet of our work.\n \nJack Dinning of Brightworks Sustainability\, and a materials consultant to Harvard’s Office of Sustainability\, has been regularly mapping the building products ecosystem\, and is looking to engage practitioners at all levels of experience to share information and strategies for pursuing optimized materials goals.\n \nNote: Attendees will get access to a Miro board prior to the session that will be the focus of the collaborative discussion and once complete\, can serve as a resource for accelerating the work of optimized materials.\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 \n Thank You to our Health & Wellness sponsor Superior Essex!\n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-4-2021-08-12-2021-11-11/2022-02-11/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T194122Z UID:10001706-1645088400-1645092000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION: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.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n \nSponsors:\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \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 *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable/2022-02-17/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220217T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20220208T003222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T003227Z UID:10001727-1645120800-1645124400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Podcast Club: Resiliency DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis event is for anyone interested in podcasts and resiliency! \nYou’ve heard of a book club\, but get ready for…a podcast club! This event invites participants to listen to 2 selected podcast episodes + 1 choose your own episode from a selected show\, and then join us for a discussion. \nEpisodes are freely available on apple podcasts\, spotify\, and the podcast’s websites. \nPodcasts: \n\nPod 1: Presenting: Life Raft – Could We Just Make Our Houses Float? \nPod 2: Katie Ackerly on housing as the core of a resilient future\nPod 3: Resilience: The Global Adaptation Podcast (Choose an Episode)\nPod 4: Resilient Cities\, with Jainey Bavishi — Wild Talk Podcast\nPod 5: Everything you wanted to know about Managed Retreat (but were afraid to ask) with Dr. AR Siders — AMERICA ADAPTS\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\nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Committee. \nThis event is FREE for BE+ Emerging Professionals Members and Emerging Professionals who have been in the green building industry for 3 years or less. \n  \nBackground photo by Dillon Shook on Unsplash URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-podcast-club-resiliency/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,Emerging Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/EPPodcastGraphicResiliency-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20210713T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T201927Z UID:10001697-1646071200-1646076600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:*BE+ Emerging Professional Roundtables (EPMA meetings) are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nBE+ 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. \nTYPICAL MEETING AGENDA: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EP events and BE+ 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. Below 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\nMEETING ACCESS: https://zoom.us/j/95860673399?pwd=R1RlTkhOOGIyYmVacGNuYmQ2ZkJvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: d1^6Vth \nDial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: 964501Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab8QDwbcWc \nA BIT MORE ABOUT THE EP GROUP: The BE+ Emerging Professionals Group 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. To learn more about EP\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nBE+ EP Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-38-2022-02-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EmergingProfessionalsRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20220202T193610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T193750Z UID:10001725-1646744400-1646758800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LCAs & EPDs: What You Need to Know DESCRIPTION:Learn the promise and pitfalls of Life Cycle Assessments & Environmental Product Declarations\, and how green rating programs address them. \nThrough 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 to outline the history of political debate that surrounds Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of building materials and emerging trends of environmental product declarations within the green building industry\, and how to explain how various green building and product certifications are driving increased transparency about environmental impacts of building materials with a particular focus on LEED®\, the Living Building Challenge and the Living Product Challenge. \nThis course is taught by Jim Newman. Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions. He helped found the Massachusetts Chapter of the USGBC (Now Built Environment Plus) and held the position of Chair of the Board of the Chapter for two years. Jim is a founding Board member of a the Resilient Design Institute. Created by Alex Wilson of BuildingGreen\, the organization pursues research and education on resilience in the built environment. Jim is also a Board member of CLEAR\, the owner of the LENSES regenerative development framework. Previously\, Jim worked as the Director of Strategy at BuildingGreen. Jim is the Co-Chair of the Living Future Collaborative\, and Living Future Roundtable\, both hosted by BE+. \nBackground photo above by Bernard Hermant on Unsplash \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by February 15th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131196 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/lcas-epds-what-you-need-to-know/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/LCA-EPD-Graphic-bernard-hermant-unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20210617T021149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T141353Z UID:10001659-1647000000-1647003600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Lisa Carey-Moore\nCo-Chair: Connie (Tzou) Wijaranakula\nBoard Liaison: Jenn Taranto\nBoard Liaison: Heather Henriksen\nBoard Liaison: Rebecca Schofield\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - Owner's Perspective\n Alexandria Real Estate Equities Develops and owns extensive life sciences properties throughout the Greater Boston region.  They cater to a demanding life science sector that demands Class A space.  Health and Wellness is one of the important aspects of these developments.Rick Malmstrom is the Executive Director – Sustainability Operations at Alexandria\, and will talk about their approach to delivering healthy buildings. \n\nFeatured Leaders: \nRick Malmstrom – Executive Director\, Sustainability Operations at Alexandria Real Estate Equities\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Reflection and Year Ahead\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - ???? Bright Ideas in Lighting\n Lighting\, both natural and manufactured\, is essential to human health and wellness. The roundtable speakers will share their work in the field\, with a discussion of the whole life cycle impacts of lighting\, as well as the idea of “perception……” Please join us to learn\, and to share your ideas and experiences in the realm of light \nFeaturing Lighting Leaders: \nAlexandra Gadawski AIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP – Architect / Sustainability leader at HMFH Architects \nKeith Yancey IALD\, AIA\, LC\, P.E. – Principal at Lam Partners \nMelissa Mattes LC\, LFA\, – Senior Lighting Designer at Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Big Wins and Challenges in Building Rating Certifications\n More info to come – Presentations of built projects by local leaders discussing the successes and challenges when using various rating systems to drive health and wellness in the finished design. \n \n \n \n \n \n September - Member Input & Planning Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Materials Universe\n The products we use to construct our buildings and create engaging interior spaces are expected to do more than serve a function or aesthetic. Today’s materials are being asked to have healthier ingredients\, lower embodied carbon and promote circularity\, and\, if they’re really well conceived\, address inequities and injustice throughout their supply chains.\n \nBuilding and product certifications\, as well as commitments like the 2030 Challenge or AIA Material’s Pledge provide us with frameworks for setting materials goals. Research continues to evolve to support\, or even challenge\, the use of certain materials. It’s a lot to stay on top of given that product selection is likely only one facet of our work.\n \nJack Dinning of Brightworks Sustainability\, and a materials consultant to Harvard’s Office of Sustainability\, has been regularly mapping the building products ecosystem\, and is looking to engage practitioners at all levels of experience to share information and strategies for pursuing optimized materials goals.\n \nNote: Attendees will get access to a Miro board prior to the session that will be the focus of the collaborative discussion and once complete\, can serve as a resource for accelerating the work of optimized materials.\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 \n Thank You to our Health & Wellness sponsor Superior Essex!\n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-4-2021-08-12-2021-11-11/2022-03-11/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T194122Z UID:10001707-1647507600-1647511200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION: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.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n \nSponsors:\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \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 *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable/2022-03-17/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220321T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20210713T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T214424Z UID:10001694-1647885600-1647891000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:*BE+ Emerging Professional Roundtables (EPMA meetings) are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nBE+ 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. \nTYPICAL MEETING AGENDA: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EP events and BE+ 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. Below 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\nMEETING ACCESS: https://zoom.us/j/95860673399?pwd=R1RlTkhOOGIyYmVacGNuYmQ2ZkJvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: d1^6Vth \nDial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: 964501Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab8QDwbcWc \nA BIT MORE ABOUT THE EP GROUP: The BE+ Emerging Professionals Group 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. To learn more about EP\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nBE+ EP Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-38/2022-03-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EmergingProfessionalsRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220322T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183156 CREATED:20220202T201731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T142450Z UID:10001726-1647961200-1647968400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Sustainable Acoustics DESCRIPTION:An overview of acoustic principles and ways in which sustainable design can be applied to acoustics to extend green design concepts. \nAcoustics 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 overview of acoustic principles and various ways in which sustainable design can be applied to acoustics to extend green design concepts. We will discuss the ABCs of architectural acoustics and the importance of proper acoustic design to the comfort and wellness of occupants across different types of building uses. We will discuss design strategies to help achieve the acoustics requirements of various building rating systems throughout the design and construction process. We will discuss synergies of acoustical design with other green building strategies – such as environmentally friendly materials\, smarter use of energy\, water and material resources and improved indoor environmental conditions – and potential tradeoffs. \nBackground photo above by Ren Ran on Unsplash. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kristen Murphy\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP\n Course Instructor. Consultant at ACENTECH \n Since her architectural training (14 years ago)\, Kristen’s interest in sustainability and the built environment has been a core thread of her experience in the AEC industry. As this field constantly develops\, she keeps abreast of how her role in acoustics affects sustainable design. \nAs the conversation on sustainability has expanded to include occupant wellness and health\, she is excited to see acoustics becoming a bigger player in many recognized rating systems. Acousticians deeply know the connection between unwanted sound and health. From her experience and research on healthcare and school projects\, she makes sure that occupants can heal and learn. \nAs an acoustical consultant and expert in sustainability\, she works both internally and with clients on how to incorporate requirements from the rating systems. She is especially interested in the hidden acoustic synergies and difficulties of sustainable design to develop a broad picture view\, beyond ticking boxes. She wants to empower clients to feel comfortable with the acoustics requirements\, and empower the consultants to stay abreast of sustainable design practices. \nHer current research interests include understanding more healthy and sustainable acoustic materials\, understanding trends in sustainable design and how they relate to acoustics\, and energy efficient MEP design. \nKristen stays active in the broader sustainability community. She is the resident expert on the intersection of acoustics and sustainability with Built Environment+\, and regularly teaches classes and workforce training for BE+. She ran a one woman talk on Acoustics and Sustainability at Greenbuild 2019. She has recently completed Built Environment Plus Green Building Leadership Institute program\, a two-year program focusing on community service\, knowledge\, and leadership. She has served as an advisor with the International Well Building Institute (IWBI) for the Sound concept. \nActive memberships: Built Environment Plus\, and the ASA Leo & Gabriella Beranek Scholarship Award Committee \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 1st\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131194 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/sustainable-acoustics/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Sustainable-Acoustics-Graphic-ren-ran-unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20210617T135918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T140402Z UID:10001669-1648036800-1648040400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nReach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nChair / Moderator: Allison Zuchman\, Senior Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer\nBoard Liason: Jenn Taranto\, Director of Sustainability at STO Building Group\nBoard Liason: Kristen Fritsch\, Sustainability Coordinator at Elkus Manfredi Architects\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics & Featured Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 2022 - Owners and Real Estate Developers\n This roundtable session will include leaders from the real estate development sector and higher education responsible for overseeing their organizations ESG initiatives\, sustainable design\, and green building certification projects. Learn about what led them to their current roles and what unique skills have made them successful. Learn how each are advancing sustainability efforts within their own organizations and within the building sector overall. Gain advice on working most effectively with developers and clients on your projects. Join us and bring your questions! \n  \nFeatured Leaders: \nJenny Whitson – Director\, Sustainability & ESG at IQHQ \nHeather Henriksen – Managing Director\, Office for Sustainability at Harvard University \nNeetu Singh Siddarth – Sustainability Manager at Boston Properties \nRanda Ghattas – Senior Sustainability Project Manager at MIT \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics\n November 2021 – Construction Leaders \nOf all people working construction\, women comprise only 10.3 percent. This roundtable session will include women from Boston area construction companies including a Passive House specialist\,  a sustainability manager\, and project managers.  Learn what led them to work in this industry including how they moved into their current roles\, what challenges they may face and what unique skills have made them successful. \nJoin us for this lively conversation and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nKate Starr – Project Manager at Commodore Builders\nAlex Testa – Project Manager at Siena Construction Company\nCaroline Murray – SPD Senior Project Manager / Sustainability Manager at Turner Construction & SourceBlue Manager\, Architectural Products\n\nModerator: \n\nJenn Taranto – Director of Sustainability\, Global Services at STO Building Group\n\n  \nAugust 2021 – Building Performance Leaders \nThis roundtable session will include three building performance leaders including a founding principal of a woman-owned energy analysis and sustainable design consulting firm\, a building performance analyst with experience working at both an engineering firm and currently a local sustainable design consulting firm\, and a technical principal in a sustainability practice within one of the world’s leading engineering firms. Learn about what led them to their current technical roles and what unique skills have made them successful. Gain some advice if you are interested in pursuing energy analysis work\, and learn how to most effectively work with analysts on your current projects. Join us and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nSamira Ahmadi – Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio LLC\nJasmine Abdollahi – Building Performance Analyst at The Green Engineer\nJoelle Jahn\, Associate – Technical Principal at WSP USA\n\n  \nMay 2021 – Sustainability Directors\, Coordinator\, Manager \nThis roundtable session we have three sustainable design practice leaders representing a small\, medium and large-size design firm joining us to share about their roles and how they integrate sustainable design into their practices. If you are interested in learning about sustainable design topics and practices that are gaining the most ground in their firms currently\, getting advice on how to establish a role or how to be a sustainability champion in your firm\, getting firm leadership on board and how to implement strategies\, join us and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nKate Bubriski – Director of Sustainability & Building Performance at Arrowstreet\nAlison Nash – Architect and Sustainability Practice Leader at DiMella Shaffer\nKristen Fritsch – Sustainability Coordinator at Elkus Manfredi Architects\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-roundtable-2/2022-03-23/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WomeninGreenRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20211221T165428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T231424Z UID:10001717-1649163600-1649178000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® GA Exam Prep - Two Part DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt will be a fast-paced class for real estate professionals\, architects\, engineers\, and anyone else interested in green building practices and LEED. The majority of attendees have little previous knowledge of the LEED® rating system\, green building operations and green building construction. Upon completion of the class you will be eligible to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam at a local testing center. \n\nThis occurance will happen in two parts and only needs one registration to attend both: \n\nTuesday April 5th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\nThursday April 7th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\n\n  \nThis course is taught by Patrick Boyle\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, Assistant Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 15th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131031 \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 Background photo above is of the Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center\, Lafayette College via The Green Engineer / Payette taken by © Robert Benson. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-green-associate-exam-prep-2/2022-04-05/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LEEDGA-Rockwell_TGE_Payette_RobertBensonPhoto-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20211221T165428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T231424Z UID:10001718-1649336400-1649350800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® GA Exam Prep - Two Part DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt will be a fast-paced class for real estate professionals\, architects\, engineers\, and anyone else interested in green building practices and LEED. The majority of attendees have little previous knowledge of the LEED® rating system\, green building operations and green building construction. Upon completion of the class you will be eligible to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam at a local testing center. \n\nThis occurance will happen in two parts and only needs one registration to attend both: \n\nTuesday April 5th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\nThursday April 7th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\n\n  \nThis course is taught by Patrick Boyle\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, Assistant Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 15th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131031 \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 Background photo above is of the Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center\, Lafayette College via The Green Engineer / Payette taken by © Robert Benson. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-green-associate-exam-prep-2/2022-04-07/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LEEDGA-Rockwell_TGE_Payette_RobertBensonPhoto-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20220308T013450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T175231Z UID:10001731-1649768400-1649782800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Tools for Building Life-Cycle Assessment (Part A ) DESCRIPTION:Through this course participants will begin to understand the basics of conducting an LCA for a building. \nLife-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 how it is used within the design workflow. Through direct instruction in the LCA tool\, Tally\, participants will begin to understand the basics of conducting an LCA for a building. Also\, through live demonstration\, participants will be introduced to the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) Tool\, a free and open-source database of environmental product declarations (EPDs). To reinforce the introduction of both tools\, participants will have the opportunity to complete a practice exercise at home. \nLearning Objectives: \n– Learn to evaluate the environmental impact of building materials through the use of life-cycle assessment (LCA) \n– Learn to interpret and communicate results from an LCA \n– Learn to utilize industry tools to evaluate the environmental impact of a building \n– Learn to conduct an LCA that meets the Whole-Building Life-Cycle Assessment requirements of LEED v4 and v4.1″ \n \nThis course is taught by Vaclav Hasik\, Data Manager at Building Transparency at Building Transparency. \nBackground photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n \nPart A: Earn 4 LU|HSW unitsPart B: Earn 4 LU|HSW units \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 22nd\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1135248 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/tools-for-building-life-cycle-assessment-part-a/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LCA_engin-akyurt_Unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20220308T014549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T180122Z UID:10001732-1649941200-1649955600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Tools for Building Life-Cycle Assessment (Part B ) DESCRIPTION:Building design professionals are invited to join Part B of this course to expand on the concepts and tools introduced in Part A. \nThrough 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 to meet LEED credit requirements. During this session\, participants will learn how these tools can inform design decisions and project specifications to achieve a reduction in the embodied carbon of their buildings. Participants will also be introduced to carbon baselines and benchmarks\, and how they may be used in the design process. \nLearning Objectives: \n– Learn to evaluate the environmental impact of building materials through the use of life-cycle assessment (LCA) \n– Learn to interpret and communicate results from an LCA \n– Learn to utilize industry tools to evaluate the environmental impact of a building \n– Learn to conduct an LCA that meets the Whole-Building Life-Cycle Assessment requirements of LEED v4 and v4.1″ \n  \nThis course is taught by Vaclav Hasik\, Data Manager at Building Transparency at Building Transparency. \nBackground photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n \nPart A: Earn 4 LU|HSW unitsPart B: Earn 4 LU|HSW units \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 24th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1135249 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/tools-for-building-life-cycle-assessment-part-b/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LCA_engin-akyurt_Unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20220310T161857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T192057Z UID:10001735-1649941200-1649955600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Introduction to the Passive House Standard DESCRIPTION:About the Class \nPassive 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 challenge and change industry expectations. All theory is then illustrated through several case studies outlining specific Passive House principles. This course is provided by The Passive House Network. \nParticipants will need to provide their own laptop with internet capabilities. \n4 AIA/HSW Continuing Education Units are available for this training. The Passive House Network is an AIA Continuing Education Provider.  \nGraphic background photo is a rendering of 201 Hampden via Placetailor \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About PHN\n The Passive House Network (PHN)\, formerly known as NAPHN\, is a high-performance building literacy program. We provide comprehensive\, high-quality Passive House education to stakeholders across the building industry – from architects and engineers\, to builders and developers\, to regulators and policymakers. We demystify the impact of design and construction choices\, form knowledge-sharing networks\, raise expectations\, and transform how professionals fundamentally think and work. \nPassive House is widely recognized as the most powerful tool we have today to produce buildings that rise to meet our challenges\, forming the cornerstone of climate mitigation and adaptation\, public health\, and equity impacts. Read The PHN Difference\, for a description of what makes us uniquely positioned in the US building industry. \nOur Vision: A sustainable\, post-carbon\, all-renewable energy future – supported by buildings that are efficient\, comfortable\, affordable\, resilient\, and healthy. \nOur Mission: The transformation of the built environment\, using the tools developed by the Passive House Institute\, is a critical effort to combat global warming. We provide training\, conferences\, and other events to both engage and educate design and building professionals\, policymakers\, and the general public. We support the success and vitality of the Passive House community. \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Should I Attend this Course?\n Gain a foundation in passive house principles that can influence all your building projects\, including single-family\, multi-family\, mixed-use\, commercial\, and industrial. \nDevelop the background needed to pursue further education and certification in Passive House. \nExplore case studies of passive house buildings from a variety of projects. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend?\n \n\n\nThis course was developed for a wide range of student profiles include architects\, MEP and structural engineers\, facade\, energy and sustainability consultants\, contractors\, developers\, policymakers\, regulators\, and more. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n By the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nOutline the basic principles of the Passive House Standard \nOutline the history of the Passive House Standard \nCite specifics of a few Passive House case studies\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 24th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1135251 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/introduction-to-the-passive-house-standard/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IntroPHStandard_201Hampden_Placetailor-01-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20210713T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T214424Z UID:10001695-1650304800-1650310200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:*BE+ Emerging Professional Roundtables (EPMA meetings) are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nBE+ 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. \nTYPICAL MEETING AGENDA: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EP events and BE+ 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. Below 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\nMEETING ACCESS: https://zoom.us/j/95860673399?pwd=R1RlTkhOOGIyYmVacGNuYmQ2ZkJvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: d1^6Vth \nDial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: 964501Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab8QDwbcWc \nA BIT MORE ABOUT THE EP GROUP: The BE+ Emerging Professionals Group 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. To learn more about EP\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nBE+ EP Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-38/2022-04-18/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EmergingProfessionalsRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20210713T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T172323Z UID:10001698-1650304800-1650310200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:*BE+ Emerging Professional Roundtables (EPMA meetings) are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nBE+ 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. \nTYPICAL MEETING AGENDA: The meeting starts with personal introductions and then transitions into a discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EP events and BE+ updates. The second half of the meeting is reserved for a member presentation with time for discussion. \nMEETING ACCESS: https://zoom.us/j/95860673399?pwd=R1RlTkhOOGIyYmVacGNuYmQ2ZkJvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: d1^6Vth \nDial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: 964501Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab8QDwbcWc \nA BIT MORE ABOUT THE EP GROUP: The BE+ Emerging Professionals Group 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. To learn more about EP\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nBE+ EP Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-38-2022-04-18/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EmergingProfessionalsRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20220308T000946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T015355Z UID:10001729-1650373200-1650387600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® Building Design + Construction - Two Part DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou’ll learn and practice the three exam areas – Recognition\, Application\, and Analysis\, as well as be able to identify the key components of the LEED BD+C Rating System. Upon completion of the class you will be eligible to sit for the LEED BD+C exam at a local testing center. \n\nThis occurance will happen in two parts and only needs one registration to attend both: \n\nTuesday April 19th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\nThursday April 21st from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\n\nThis course is taught by Patrick Boyle\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, Assistant Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 29th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131071 \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 Background photo above is of the Lowell Justice Center via The Green Engineer taken by © Anton Grassl. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-building-design-construction-two-part/2022-04-19/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LEEDBDC_TGE_AntonGrassi-01-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20220308T000946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T015355Z UID:10001730-1650546000-1650560400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® Building Design + Construction - Two Part DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou’ll learn and practice the three exam areas – Recognition\, Application\, and Analysis\, as well as be able to identify the key components of the LEED BD+C Rating System. Upon completion of the class you will be eligible to sit for the LEED BD+C exam at a local testing center. \n\nThis occurance will happen in two parts and only needs one registration to attend both: \n\nTuesday April 19th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\nThursday April 21st from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\n\nThis course is taught by Patrick Boyle\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, Assistant Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 29th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131071 \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 Background photo above is of the Lowell Justice Center via The Green Engineer taken by © Anton Grassl. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-building-design-construction-two-part/2022-04-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LEEDBDC_TGE_AntonGrassi-01-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T121630Z UID:10001710-1650553200-1650556800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION: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.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\nBoard Liaison: Kristen Fritsch\nBoard Liaison: Kate Bubriski\n\n \nSponsors:\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n April - ASHP Domestic Hot Water\n Featured Leaders: \nJake Littman\, CFPS\, CPD\, CET\, Plumbing and Fire Protection Senior Engineer at WSP \nRobb Aldrich\, PE\, Principal Mechanical Engineer at Steven Winter Associates \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \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 *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2022-04-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20220420T014258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T014304Z UID:10001746-1650562200-1650565800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2022 BE+ Scavenger Hunt: Virtual Kickoff DESCRIPTION: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 you can for the chance to win prizes and awards! ???? \nParticipation in last year’s event absolutely blew away our expectations — 18 teams completed over 450 missions!! As a result\, Built Environment Plus has worked hard to put together a fresh\, renewed scavenger hunt so that the community can once again come together and celebrate earth month\, and the arrival of spring\, with a fun competition. The BE+ Scavenger Hunt will once more be hosted digitally by goosechase* and will allow teams of 4\, or larger for families\, to complete a series of photo\, video\, and text based missions to gain points over 16 days spanning three weekends. The game is self paced\, with the exception of 7 missions that are aligned with days of the week. Complete as many missions from the list as you can!  \nBuilt Environment Plus will host the virtual Kickoff Event on the evening of April 21st to set the stage for the weeks ahead\, go over rules and FAQs\, answer additional questions\, and help facilitate team formation. The hunt then goes live the morning of Friday April 22nd. Registration and team creation will be live throughout the duration of the 17 day runtime\, so you can join in at any time. Our winning team last year joined mid-way! The game ends on May 8th\, and then we will come together outdoors the evening of May 12th for a celebration event\, where we will announce the winning team and give out some great prizes. \n  \nJoin the Virtual Kickoff Eventhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88694812409?pwd=bVNsRXp1NW43ajZPcUE5TjlJcEdyZz09 \nMeeting ID: 886 9481 2409Passcode: 774625One tap mobile+13126266799\,\,88694812409#\,\,\,\,*774625# US (Chicago)+16468769923\,\,88694812409#\,\,\,\,*774625# US (New York) \nDial by your location        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 886 9481 2409Passcode: 774625Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kRmDIonEL URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2022-be-scavenger-hunt-virtual-kickoff/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Scavenger-Hunt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20220310T222759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T192128Z UID:10001739-1651482000-1651856400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Certified Passive House Designer CPHD Training DESCRIPTION:Please note this course is primarily for Architects and Engineers but other professionals involved in building design and planning are encouraged to participate including Energy Analysts\, Planners\, Project Managers\, and Consultants.\n  \nThe Certified Passive House Designer Training is the premier training program for Passive House building professionals working on residential\, institutional\, and commercial projects. This course dives into what makes Passive House buildings tick and builds a foundation of knowledge and skill to integrate Passive House building design standards into any building project.  This course is specifically designed to teach the international Passive House Standard (PHI) to American professionals in the U.S. construction industry using IP units\, and is required prior to taking the CPHD professional certification exam. \nIn this course\, you’ll explore the Passive House principles and how they relate to\, and build off of\, each other. Learn about the performance-based standards that make Passive House buildings better than standard building codes because they work in all climates around the world\, can be applied to any construction types\, and allow flexibility in approaches. \n \n\nThe Passive House Network (PHN) is offering this in-person Certified Passive House Designer course specifically for Massachusetts professionals but others are welcome to attend. \nThe course spans 5 days in Newton\, Massachusetts at the Studio for High-Performance Design & Construction\, Newton\, MA. \n\nNote: All In-Person courses are subject to local COVID regulations AND require participants to be vaccinated. Please be prepared to show your vaccination documentation. \nThe class location may change due to COVID or other issues. If so\, the class will be held Live-Online. \n \nLearn more via the toggle sections on this page.\n\nBackground photo by Artur Łuczka on Unsplash \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About PHN\n The Passive House Network (PHN)\, formerly known as NAPHN\, is a high-performance building literacy program. We provide comprehensive\, high-quality Passive House education to stakeholders across the building industry – from architects and engineers\, to builders and developers\, to regulators and policymakers. We demystify the impact of design and construction choices\, form knowledge-sharing networks\, raise expectations\, and transform how professionals fundamentally think and work. \nPassive House is widely recognized as the most powerful tool we have today to produce buildings that rise to meet our challenges\, forming the cornerstone of climate mitigation and adaptation\, public health\, and equity impacts. Read The PHN Difference\, for a description of what makes us uniquely positioned in the US building industry. \nOur Vision: A sustainable\, post-carbon\, all-renewable energy future – supported by buildings that are efficient\, comfortable\, affordable\, resilient\, and healthy. \nOur Mission: The transformation of the built environment\, using the tools developed by the Passive House Institute\, is a critical effort to combat global warming. We provide training\, conferences\, and other events to both engage and educate design and building professionals\, policymakers\, and the general public. We support the success and vitality of the Passive House community. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available\n Funding: The Express Program from the Commonwealth’s Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express Program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nPlease note that you must submit for course approval a minimum of 21 days out from the registration / training start date. \nCourse ID# 1135246 \n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n \n35 AIA LU|HSW Credits Available \nThe Passive House Network is an AIA Continuing Education Provider. \n \n \n \n \n \n Technology Requirements\n Participants will need to provide their own laptop with internet capabilities. Participants will receive a license for the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) as part of their registration. The PHPP is the energy modeling software used in certifying Passive House projects. \nPassive House Planning Package (PHPP) requires Microsoft Excel 2007 or higher and Windows XP or higher. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n \n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \nOutline the basic building science principles of the Passive House Standard \nDetermine strategies for implementing the principles in both design and construction phases \nDescribe the role of Passive House energy model and its relationship to component selection\, detailing\, and execution. \nExplain basic energy calculations based on typical building assemblies \nTake the CPHD exam for PHI certification \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Included in this course\n \n\n\n\nDigital Course Materials \nPassive House Planning Package (PHPP) software (individual license) and physical manual (Requires Microsoft Excel 2007 or higher) \nExam preparation materials\, activities\, a supplemental preparations course \nCertificate of completion and AIA credits \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Training Schedule\n 5-Day Training\nThe 5-day training includes 35-hours of instruction developed by subject matter experts working in Passive House in the United States with additional expertise from international partners. Our certified trainers provide the instruction pulling from personal experience with Passive House throughout the course. Supplemental resources and materials are included. \nExam preparations\nThe exam preparations provide additional insights into PHI’s CPHD exam\, including practice design assignment and instructor-led review. Exam preparations start 4-6 weeks prior to the exam. \n \n \n \n \n \n CPHD Exam\n The CPHD exam is a 3.5 hour online proctored exam. To receive a certification participants need a 50% or better. There are a total of 140 points on the exam and partial points are awarded. The online exam includes a design problem. \nThe exam has two rounds of grading with a final grade awarded by Passive House Institute\, the international certifier of Passive House. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/certified-passive-house-designer-cphd-training/ LOCATION:Studio for High-Performance Design & Construction\, 151R Adams Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CPHD_engin-akyurt_Unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T183157 CREATED:20220311T023825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T170653Z UID:10001740-1651762800-1651770000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Intro to Designing a Net Zero Building DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn the components of Zero Net. It may seem out of reach\, but firms are turning these hurdles into opportunities. Join us as we examine case studies\, detailing integrated systems and creative solutions that make Net Zero Energy (ZNE) a reality. \nThis course is taught by Mike Swenson\, CCP\, CEM\, LEED AP BDC\, Senior Associate\, Commissioning and Sustainable Design at BR+A\, and Ari Greenberg\, PE\, HVAC Engineer and Energy Analyst at BR+A. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 14th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131177 \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 Background photo above is of the John J. Sbrega Health and Science Building via BR+A taken by ©Edward Caruso \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-designing-a-net-zero-building/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DesigningNetZero-Sbrega_BRA-01.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR