BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Built Environment Plus X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART: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:20220505T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113944 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113945 CREATED:20220311T030852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T031248Z UID:10001741-1652194800-1652202000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Intro to Healthy Materials DESCRIPTION:This workshop will highlight the trends and tools available to find and select healthier products. Participants will learn the key product categories and how to research and find products that are better for the environment and building occupants. The workshop will highlight the trends and the tools available to find and select healthier products\, including: \n– Health product declarations (HPDs)\, Declare labels\, C2C certification\, and Low-emitting materials \n\nThis course is taught by Brent Ehrlich. As BuildingGreen’s Products & Materials Specialist\, Brent excels at deep\, unbiased\, and nuanced technical research on the health and environmental impacts of green building products and materials. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 19th\, 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# 1131157 \n \n \n \n \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 by Max van den Oetelaar on Unsplash \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-healthy-materials/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IntroHM_max-van-den-oetelaar-unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113945 CREATED:20220420T013244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T013458Z UID:10001745-1652376600-1652383800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2022 BE+ Scavenger Hunt: Celebration! DESCRIPTION:A Scavenger Hunt? \nYes! Check out and join the 2022 BE+ Sustainability Scavenger Hunt. Starting Earth Day and ending on Mother’s Day. \nIf you participate as a player\, you get into the celebration event for free! Players will get a code for free registration after game start. \nOtherwise\, you can just join into the fun by purchasing a Celebration Event ticket. Food and Drink at The Anchor is included! \n  \nThe Anchor? \nThe Anchor is Boston’s only multi-story public gathering space\, performing and visual arts venue\, open-air wine and beer garden and special event setting. \nWe will have a reserved section in their patio on the waterfront. Come socialize\, play games\, and celebrate the players and winning teams! Also good to know\, restrooms are available and\, as of launching this page\, mask are required when using them. \nCheck out the venue URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2022-be-scavenger-hunt-celebration/ LOCATION:The Anchor\, 1 Shipyard Park\, Charlestown\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SHCelebrationGraphic-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113945 CREATED:20210617T021149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T141353Z UID:10001660-1652443200-1652446800@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-4-2021-08-12-2021-11-11/2022-05-13/ 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:20220524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113945 CREATED:20220516T185940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T203942Z UID:10001750-1653415200-1653418800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Second Annual Building Code Virtual Trivia Night! DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a virtual Trivia Night- all about building design codes!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nYou’ll test your knowledge and learn more about codes like ASHRAE 62.1\, LEED\, WELL AP\, IECC Façade/Envelope Design\, and the IBC. If you don’t know what these acronyms stand for – no worries! We will introduce you to the code and ask only guess-able questions. \n– We will be using Zoom and Kahoot. No need to install any extra apps- you can simply join the Kahoot game from your computer or phone browser. \n– We welcome all students and professionals in the architecture/engineering/energy industries. \n– There will be cash prizes for podium winners. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmerging Professionals Community Stewards\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 and BSA EPNet. \nThis event is FREE for BE+ Emerging Professional Members and any emerging professional who has been in the green building industry for 3 years or less. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/second-annual-building-code-virtual-trivia-night/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,EPMA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Trivia-Night-feature-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113945 CREATED:20210617T135918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T140402Z UID:10001670-1653480000-1653483600@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-2/2022-05-25/ 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:20220525T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113945 CREATED:20210617T135918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T151123Z UID:10001673-1653480000-1653483600@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 Liaison: Jenn Taranto\, Director of Sustainability at STO Building Group\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 Topics & Featured Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2022 - Looking Ahead and Hot Topics\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-2-2022-05-25/ 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:20220525T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113945 CREATED:20220502T194137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T164006Z UID:10001749-1653498000-1653503400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:A Just Celebration DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate!\nWe invite you to join us for the 2022 Living Future New England Just Celebration to acknowledge organizations in our community who have taken the next step towards transparency in becoming a socially equitable and diverse business. This is an exciting opportunity to connect and celebrate with those raising the bar of social justice in an outdoor in-person gathering. \nCelebrate the accomplishments of some hard-working organizations\, hear what it takes for organizations to achieve the Just Label\, understand the value of going through the Just process\, and what companies are learning in the process. \n \n \n \n \n \n What is Just? \nThe Just program is a voluntary disclosure tool for organizations by the International Living Future Institute. Just is not a certification program\, it is a transparency platform for organizations to disclose their operations\, including how they treat their employees and where they make financial and community investments. Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 DiAnn Tufts\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n DiAnn is an Associate and the Director of Sustainability at PCA\, and co-facilitator of the BE+ hosted Living Future New England. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Newman\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions\, and co-facilitator of the BE+ hosted Living Future New England. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Living Future New England promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. \n \n Join the Conversation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Location\n\nThe Anchor is Boston’s only multi-story public gathering space\, performing and visual arts venue\, open-air wine and beer garden and special event setting. \nCome socialize\, play games\, and celebrate our Just progress! Also good to know\, restrooms are available and\, as of launching this page\, mask are required when using them. \nCheck out the venue \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Scholarships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. 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 "A Just Celebration" 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 12 + 12 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/a-just-celebration/ LOCATION:The Anchor\, 1 Shipyard Park\, Charlestown\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AJustCelebrationGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113946 CREATED:20220519T023307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T143853Z UID:10001751-1654095600-1654099200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nExisting buildings are major contributors to climate change. In 2015\, existing residential and commercial buildings generated 1\,913.3 MMtCO2e\, or 29 percent of total U.S. emissions. To help address this sector\, Built Environment Plus (BE+) with Rethinking Power Management LLC (RPM) are spearheading a coalition of organizations with expertise in GHG reduction and who are committed to supporting decarbonization in existing buildings. \nThis reoccurring monthly gathering is a roundtable which serves as a platform where practitioners and reporting entities can come together to discuss best practices\, technologies\, challenges\, hear information related to the ordinance and its implementation\, etc. \nThe Alliance’s objectives include: \n– Increase awareness of energy disclosure ordinances including BERDO and BEUDO and enhance understanding of requirements. \n– Provide information and resources to reporting organizations that answer “how do we comply” questions through general and building-sector specific webinars. \n– Engage disadvantaged/underserved communities. \n– Share best practices and lessons learned. \n– Provide resources to building owners to help understand decarbonization pathways and create carbon reduction roadmaps. \n– Work with non-profit partners to provide information about/introductions to established practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance/2022-06-01/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DEBAllianceGraphic-01-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113946 CREATED:20220310T200158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T200932Z UID:10001737-1654174800-1654189200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Passive House Trades DESCRIPTION:About the Class \nThe Introduction to Passive House Trades will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House basics\, review typical construction types\, windows and installation\, air barriers and insulation and new\, innovative PH products. It is crucial when working on Passive House buildings to properly install components\, understand how to correctly implement design details and assess and plan for the current and future performance of the building. This live online course is accompanied by mini video tutorials for various PH product installations\, plus incorporates actual building of Passive House details relevant to the US construction industry. 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. \nBackground photo by Henry & Co. on Unsplash \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 Learn Passive House standards and their implementation during construction. \nDiscover best practices for passive house design implementation \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: \nDescribe the five key principles of Passive House projects. \nSummarize typical materials and methods used for insulation and air barriers on Passive House projects \nExplain challenging details seen on wood and steel framed construction projects and propose solutions on how these can be overcome. \nDescribe the common approaches for air barrier application and insulation installation on residential and commercial projects. \nExplain systems that can be used to provide space conditioning and ventilation on Passive House projects. \nDescribe the documentation requirements needed for Passive House certification and identify how it overlaps with the overall quality assurance process. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 12th\, 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# 1135247 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/introduction-to-passive-house-trades/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IntroPHTrades_HenryCo_Upsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113946 CREATED:20220311T033543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T162050Z UID:10001742-1655200800-1655380800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Healthy Materials DESCRIPTION:In this course\, participants will learn which Materials and Resources (MR) credits in LEED v4 your project can easily achieve\, and what you need to know to get them. The MR credits in LEED v4 move us away from single-attribute product selection\, and toward having a richer set of data to make more robust product selections using multiple attributes. The following will be covered: \nProduct transparency and LEED \nHealth Product Declarations and Cradle to Cradle \nEnvironmental Product Declarations \nSourcing of Raw Materials \nLow-emitting materials\, occupant health\, and LEED \nAll About VOCs: content and emissions We’ll look at the things to watch out for in key product categories\, and how you can identify preferable alternatives. \n  \nThis course is split into two sessions: \n\nJune 14th from 10am to 1pm\nJune 16th from 9am to 12pm\n\n  \nThis course is taught by Brent Ehrlich. As BuildingGreen’s Products & Materials Specialist\, Brent excels at deep\, unbiased\, and nuanced technical research on the health and environmental impacts of green building products and materials. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 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# 1131773 \n \n \n \n \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 by kindfolk on Unsplash \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/healthy-materials/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HealthyMaterials-kindfolk-x7JLwunX0M0-unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113946 CREATED:20220412T181741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T181749Z UID:10001744-1655218800-1655226000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Intro to WELL Building Standard DESCRIPTION:The Introduction to the WELL Building Standard provides an overview of the WELL Building Standard ideology\, structure\, and certification process. The medical basis for the concept categories is introduced along with design and construction strategies to create healthy buildings. This training will introduce how to reinvent buildings that are better for both people and the planet using the WELL Building Standard as the framework. \nThis course is taught by Jennifer Taranto LEED AP ID+C\, BD+C\, WELL AP\, Vice President of Sustainability\, Global Services\, STO Building Group. With more than 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate and construction industry\, Jennifer gets involved in the early stages of design and construction to define the client’s sustainability goals and help the project team create an internal roadmap to achieve them. With her guidance and expertise\, organizations around the world have been able to improve people’s health and wellbeing while reducing the construction and operating costs of facilities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 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# 1131150 \n \n \n \n \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 Cambridge Savings Bank Operations Center via SMMA \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-well-building-standard-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IntrotoWELL_SMMA_CSB-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113946 CREATED:20220603T175922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T180135Z UID:10001766-1657213200-1657227600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Building Tech Forum 2022 DESCRIPTION:Built Environment Plus envisions a thriving and diverse community\, creating a built environment of net positive systems of water and energy\, of financial and social equity\, and of ecological and human health.\nWhich innovations in building technology are advancing us towards this vision?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the BTF22 Webpage URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-building-tech-forum-2022/ LOCATION:District Hall\, 75 Northern Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Building Tech Forum,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BTF22FeatureImage-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113946 CREATED:20220428T211625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T211632Z UID:10001747-1657630800-1657645200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:WELL AP Exam Prep Course: Part 1 DESCRIPTION:The new WELL AP exam will evaluate your practical knowledge and understanding of WELL v2. Part 1 of the course will help you prepare for the new WELL AP exam by identifying the reference documents which the WELL AP exam is based on. \nPart 1 of the course will cover in depth the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the WELL AP exam across the first 5 of 11 content areas (the 10 WELL v2 concepts and their features\, and WELL certification). \nLastly\, this course will review what to expect from how the new WELL AP exam is structured\, and the types of questions to anticipate. Upon completion of the course\, it is strongly recommended to continue studies with the guidance and content covered within the course prior to sitting for the WELL AP exam. \n  \nThis course is taught by Michael Munn\, LEED AP BD&C\, WELL Faculty\, CPHC\, Sustainability Consultant and Owner at The Green Engineer. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by June 21st\, 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# 1131151 \n \n \n \n \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 Akamai Technologies Global Headquarters by Sasaki. Photography by ©Anton Grassl and ©Andy Caulfield. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/well-ap-exam-prep-course-part-1/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WELLAP_Akamai_Sasaki_AntonGrassl_AndyCaulfield-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113946 CREATED:20220428T212411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T212418Z UID:10001748-1657803600-1657818000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:WELL AP Exam Prep Course: Part 2 DESCRIPTION:The new WELL AP exam will evaluate your practical knowledge and understanding of WELL v2. Part 2 of the course will help you prepare for the new WELL AP exam by covering in depth the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the WELL AP exam across the remaining 6 of 11 content areas (the 10 WELL v2 concepts and their features\, and WELL certification)\, picking up on what was not covered in Part 1 of this course. \nLastly\, this course will review what to expect from how the new WELL AP exam is structured\, and the types of questions to anticipate. Upon completion of the course\, it is strongly recommended to continue studies with the guidance and content covered within the course prior to sitting for the WELL AP exam. \n  \nThis course is taught by Michael Munn\, LEED AP BD&C\, WELL Faculty\, CPHC\, Sustainability Consultant and Owner at The Green Engineer. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by June 23rd\, 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# 1131152 \n \n \n \n \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 Akamai Technologies Global Headquarters by Sasaki. Photography by ©Anton Grassl and ©Andy Caulfield. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/well-ap-exam-prep-course-part-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WELLAP_Akamai_Sasaki_AntonGrassl_AndyCaulfield-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113946 CREATED:20220712T215619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T215949Z UID:10001554-1658772000-1658775600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Podcast Club: J.E.D.I. 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\, environmental justice and social equity! \nYou’ve heard of a book club\, but get ready for…a podcast club! This event invites participants to listen to 3 selected podcast episodes\, and then join us for a discussion. \nEpisodes are freely available on apple podcasts\, spotify\, Google Podcasts\, and the podcast’s websites. \n\nPodcasts: \n\nPod 1: Episode 41: Equity in Cities with Jerry Tinianow (City of Denver\, CO) and Rob Phocas (City of Charlotte\, NC)\nPod 2: The ESG Weekly: No Change for Diversity\nPod 3: Black Histories and Visions of Urban Planning\n\n\n\n\n\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-j-e-d-i/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EPPodcastGraphic07-22-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20210617T135918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T094004Z UID:10001674-1658923200-1658926800@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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Empowered to Lead: AEC Commitments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Women are leading many of the national AEC commitments established in response to the Carbon 2019 Summit in Chicago. The commitments represent hundreds of architecture\, design\, engineering\, and construction firms across the country\, united in a common goal. At our roundtable\, we will have guest experts from each sector to guide the discussion about advancing sustainability efforts nationally while balancing careers and projects in their own firms. We will talk about how women can be empowered to lead\, how we can get involved in opportunities beyond our own companies\, and about the challenges in doing so. \nSubject Matter ExpertsAndrea Love\, AIA\, LEED Fellow | Principal\, Director of Building Science | Payette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \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/women-in-green-roundtable-11-15/2022-07-27/ 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:20220807T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20220714T165756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T195436Z UID:10001556-1659891600-1659898800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Summer Picnic & Jazz at the Fort DESCRIPTION:Join us for the BE+ Emerging Professionals Annual Summer Picnic! \nOur social event of the season is here! This year we will be meeting at Highland Park in Roxbury to enjoy Jazz at the Fort\, featuring Jacques Schwarz-Bart. \nEnjoy some smooth jazz and good company at the fort in Roxbury with networking\, food\, and sunshine. \nThis event is free for emerging professionals\, but please consider bringing a chair or blanket\, your favorite picnic snack\, or some park games. We will be meeting from 5-7 pm\, and we’re excited to see you there! \nLocation Notes: \nHighland Park – 58 Beech Glen Street\, Boston\, MA 02119 \nThere are no restrooms on-site\, so attendees should plan accordingly\, however\, there is free street parking on-site. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Jackson Square stop on the Orange Line. \nThis is free for Emerging Professionals. General Admission ticket sales support the BE+ Emerging Professional Community. \nThis event was planned and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/summer-picnic-jazz-at-the-fort/ LOCATION:Highland Park\, 58 Beech Glen Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02119\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EPSummerPicnic2022-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20220307T231004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T150937Z UID:10001728-1660039200-1660046400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® for MEP Engineers DESCRIPTION:This course provides an overview of the LEED Rating system’s energy\, indoor environmental quality and plumbing credits. It drills down into what building engineers need to know to optimize LEED certification. \nStudents will gain an understanding of energy modeling criteria\, building energy metering requirements\, refrigerant management and grid harmonization strategies. They will learn the fundamentals of potable water-use reduction and water metering. Finally\, they’ll become familiar with indoor air quality and thermal comfort requirements while also diving into lighting\, daylight and views. This course is intended for building design engineers. It will be held virtually and is a combination of presentation and discussion. \nThis course is taught by Chris Schaffner\, PE\, LEED Fellow\, BEMP\, WELL AP \, Principal at The Green Engineer. \nBackground photo above by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by July 19th\, 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# 1135183 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-for-mep-engineers/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LEEDMEP_pawal-czerwinski-upsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20220408T175501Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T175508Z UID:10001743-1660662000-1660669200@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 July 26th\, 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# 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-2/ 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:20220824T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220824T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20210617T135918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T140402Z UID:10001671-1661342400-1661346000@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-2/2022-08-24/ 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:20220908T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T103000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20220823T185340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T180106Z UID:10001571-1662627600-1662633000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Better Building Products: Intro to Declare + The Living Product Challenge DESCRIPTION:Designers aim to make informed decisions and put the best products into their buildings. Manufacturers aim to provide the products that best meet the designer’s needs at a competitive price. We are all in alignment\, yet it remains a challenge to get the best products into our buildings –why? \n The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) provides a conduit for transparent and holistic product data with its Declare Label and outlines a framework for a holistic manufacturing approach through the Living Product Challenge (LPC). \nJoin Built Environment + The Living Future Community for two introductory trainings by ILFI staff on The Declare Label and its uses for designers in tandem with an introduction to the LPC and what it takes for manufacturers to obtain a label\, and beyond. \nThe two brief training sessions will be followed by a facilitated community dialogue\, bringing forward the transparency perspective and barriers of both audiences. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n Gain a deeper understanding of the Declare program\, including key features of the updated label. \nBe able to discuss how Declare benefits customers\, manufacturers\, and designers. \nIdentify key aspects of the Living Product Challenge Certification. \nHave a deeper understanding of the benefits of LPC-certified products \n\n \n \n \n \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 by Adam Birkett on Unsplash. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/better-building-products-intro-to-declare-the-living-product-challenge/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Into-to-Declare-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20220620T231436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T231802Z UID:10001544-1663074000-1663088400@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. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n Understand 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 August 23rd\, 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# 1131156 \n \n \n \n \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 by Clark Van Der Beken on Unsplash \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/buildings-and-carbon-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bc-clark-van-der-beken-unsplash.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T140000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20220701T004614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T155657Z UID:10001552-1663405200-1663423200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Bike Tour 2022 DESCRIPTION:Grab a bike and join us for the 2022 BE+ Bike Tour!\nThis year\, we will be touring from South Boston to the Seaport\, following the coastline to explore the area’s emerging environmental design\, development\, and ecological significance. Coastal ecosystems are rich resources that provide flood protection\, carbon sequestration\, and major social/economic benefits. Because of these unique and highly valuable resources\, building along the coast requires a careful plan and future-oriented design. With this tour\, we want to highlight some of the City of Boston and local architecture and engineering firms’ efforts to strike a balance between growing development and resiliency\, while working to preserve ecosystems and communities alike. Nature needs us\, and we need nature. \nIn the meantime\, while we finalize the details and launch registration\, be sure to hold the date with your friends and family\, and check back here soon for the published route and stops. The BE+ Bike Tour is hosted by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community. \nHere are three things to know now: \n\nRiders can congregate at the marked point along the harbor walk. The start is conveniently located a tenth mile from the JFK station and a short walk from the UMass Campus West Parking Garage. Note: Parking at the garage is $15/day.\nWe currently plan for a 9:00am start with a 2:00pm estimated completion.\nShould we get rained out\, we will hold the tour the next day\, Sunday\, September 18th.\n\n \n Visit the Bike Tour 22' Webpage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The BE+ Bike Tour is hosted by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community.\nThe BE+ Emerging Professionals (EP) is a community of ascending professionals cross the green building industry and allied fields helping drive sustainable and regenerative design\, construction and operation of the built environment. The committee provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events.\n \n Learn More URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-bike-tour-2022/ LOCATION:UMass Harborwalk Park\, UMass Harborwalk Park\, Boston CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BikeTour22GraphicTagline-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20220603T184051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T173311Z UID:10001767-1663678800-1663693200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:EcoDistricts: A New Model of Urban Re-Generation DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you’ll discover a framework to transform existing neighborhoods through the lens of Equity\, Resilience and Climate Change and a process to create a roadmap and structure for communities to move forward. \nThis hands-on workshop will help you understand how to develop an action plan for how to move communities forward. The EcoDistrict processes a template for bringing together community leaders\, developers\, architects and planners to envision and create sustainable neighborhoods\, working at the district or neighborhood scale. The EcoDistrict Protocol has been successfully used in a number of communities\, ranging from new community development projects to existing densely populated neighborhoods\, to build a community vision and plan for how to meet that vision. The protocol is not a checklist or a set of targets\, but rather a framework for working as a community to define meaningful goals and appropriate actions. \nLocal EcoDistrict Accredited Professional Jim Newman and founder and former Executive Director of EcoDistricts.org\, Rob Bennet will together\, present some history\, some community experiences\, and a lot of information about theEcoDistrict Protocol and how it works. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by August 30th\, 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# 1131191\n \n \n \n \n \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 Talbot-Norfolk Triangle Eco Innovation District in Dorchester\, MA via EcoDistricts.org \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/ecodistricts-a-new-model-of-urban-re-generation/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/EcoDistrict_UrbanRe-Generation_TNT_EID_20160923-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T110000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20220823T182418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T165050Z UID:10001569-1664010000-1664017200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:A Walk in the Woods: A Biophilia Discussion and Walk DESCRIPTION:Join the Living Future community in an exploration of biophilic thinking while exploring the historic Stonehurst Manor in Waltham. \nStonehurst Manor is a historic property in Waltham\, near Bentley College\, that boasts a Richardson designed house and Olmstead designed grounds\, as well as large natural areas filled with trails. \nFollowing the Roundtable on Biophilia\, the Living Future community is using this unique property as a backdrop for discussions of the relationships possible between buildings and landscapes\, the role of tended landscapes in supporting mental and physical health\, the role of humans in supporting ecosystems\, and other topics in biophilic thinking. \nThis will be a family-friendly\, all-outside “walk in the woods”. Bring the kids and enjoy these beautiful grounds and stimulating discussion. \nLocation Notes: \nStonehurst Manor\, 100 Robert Treat Paine Dr\, Waltham\, MA 0245 \nThere are no restrooms on-site\, so attendees should plan accordingly. \nPlease consider bringing your own hydration.  \nRain or shine! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/a-walk-in-the-woods-a-biophilia-discussion-and-walk/ LOCATION:Stonehurst Manor\, 100 Robert Treat Paine Dr\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AWalkInTheWoods.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20220801T131620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T150451Z UID:10001560-1664888400-1664902800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® Green Associate Exam Prep (2 Part Course) 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. \nThis occurrence will happen in two parts and only needs one registration to attend both: \n\nTuesday October 4th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\nThursday October 6th 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 September 13th\, 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 \n Background photo above is of the Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center\, Lafayette College via The Green Engineer / Payette taken by © Robert Benson. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-green-associate-exam-prep-two-part/2022-10-04/ LOCATION:Online 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:20221004T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20220830T171147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220831T131751Z UID:10001768-1664888400-1664902800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Renovation and Rehabilitation - Two Part DESCRIPTION:Renovation and Rehabilitation is a seminar that provides a highly interactive discussion. You have a house\, you have a mess\, and you want to fix it. How do you keep the rain out of it? How do you make it energy efficient\, not violate the building code and not irritate your contractor and the owner? How do you not screw up the historic significance if there is any? What about apartments? What about frame houses? How do you deal with brick and masonry basement foundations from the inside? What are sacrificial mortars and renderings? Should I worry about freeze-thaw damage when I insulate the interior? How do I insulate the exterior of a mass wall assembly? More questions – and more answers. Upon completion of the seminar\, members of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) will receive 8 LU|HSW posted directly to the AIA Provider website. NOT AVAILABLE FOR GENERAL GRANTS. This course is intended for building industry professionals. \nThis occurrence will happen in two parts:Tuesday\, October 4th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm ESTThursday\, October 6th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by September 13th\, 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# 1131733 \n \n \n \n \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 by Dan Gold on Unsplash \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/renovation-and-rehabilitation-two-part/2022-10-04/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/RenovationAndRehabilitation.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20220906T145438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220930T141951Z UID:10001770-1664906400-1664910000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Career Panel DESCRIPTION:What does a career in the built environment industry look like? Come hear from three professionals that are passionate about sustainability and equity in the built environment. They will tell you about their unique journey into the industry\, current goals\, and career advice for students and emerging professionals. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n   \nChristina Hoover\, AIA\, WELL AP Associate \nWith seven years of experience\, Associate and Architect Christina Hoover has developed a deep portfolio of higher education campus planning and multi-family\, mixed-use housing projects. Since joining Elkus Manfredi Architects in 2015\, she has been a champion of purposeful place-making and smart\, sustainable urban planning\, accompanied by her passion for skills-based volunteerism and mentorship of emerging professionals. Her recent work includes a 65% affordable housing project at the ongoing CambridgeSide Redevelopment and renovations to four academic buildings at Simmons University to enable a new Living/Learning Center and state-of-the-art Science Center. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Syracuse University\, and completed international studies in the United Kingdom and Italy. \n  \nAustin Lee\, Associate \nAustin Lee\, an Associate at Elkus Manfredi Architects\, has twelve years of experience in a wide range of master planning and architecture projects\, including the Joan and Edgar Booth Theatre for Boston University and the Little Building Residence Hall for Emerson College. Austin is an advocate for sustainable design and the built environment\, and his recent work includes a pair of buildings for the University of Southern Maine in Portland slated for completion in fall 2023: a 40\,000-square-foot Career and Student Success Center featuring a hybrid mass timber structure and a 580-bed pre-certified Passive House residential commons. Prior to joining Elkus Manfredi in 2015\, Austin worked in Shenzhen\, China. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California\, Berkeley. \n  \n  \nSamira Ahmadi \nSamira Ahmadi is the Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio LLC\, an energy and sustainability consulting firm\, serving regional and national clients looking for sustainable solutions in the built environment. Her practice focuses on sustainability and energy performance analyses for new construction and existing building retrofit projects that are pursuing LEED certification and energy upgrades\, occupant’s health and comfort in the built environment\, and post-occupancy evaluation\, and measurement and verification. Samira has more than 12 years of experience in energy modeling and sustainability consulting. She is an advocate of sustainability and energy efficiency in the built environment and has served on the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter Board of Directors. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This event 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 Annie Spratt on Unsplash URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-career-panel/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,Emerging Professionals ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Artboard-1-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221006T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T113947 CREATED:20220801T131620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220922T150451Z UID:10001561-1665061200-1665075600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® Green Associate Exam Prep (2 Part Course) 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. \nThis occurrence will happen in two parts and only needs one registration to attend both: \n\nTuesday October 4th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\nThursday October 6th 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 September 13th\, 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 \n Background photo above is of the Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center\, Lafayette College via The Green Engineer / Payette taken by © Robert Benson. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-green-associate-exam-prep-two-part/2022-10-06/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LEEDGA-Rockwell_TGE_Payette_RobertBensonPhoto-01.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR