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:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210325 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210327 DTSTAMP:20260403T152404 CREATED:20210126T030119Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T030233Z UID:10001635-1616630400-1616803199@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:NESSBE 2021: Power of Place DESCRIPTION:NESSBE 2021: Northeast Summit for a Sustainable Built EnvironmentPower of Place: Climate Action and Justice in the Built Environment\n\n\n\nNESSBE is a biennial northeast regional summit meant to include a larger community of building professionals\, owners\, academics\, policymakers\, advocates\, and students in a conversation about sustainability in the built environment. \nWe have less than a decade to reverse current greenhouse gas emissions trends to avoid the most devastating effects of climate change. The intention of this summit is to explore the means and solutions for meeting this challenge in the built environment\, while improving the quality of life for all CT residents\, and lifting up our most vulnerable communities. \nRegistration coming soon. Learn more HERE. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/nessbe-2021-power-of-place/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210331T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152404 CREATED:20210310T230841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210311T163458Z UID:10001639-1617192000-1617197400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green: "...remember the ladies..." DESCRIPTION:looking to women in history for inspiration.\n\nWomen are driving the sustainability of the built environment. We are tasked with the most important mission of all: healing the earth. \n\n\nThis event is for professionals to network and connect with leaders in the field\, promote women’s leadership across the environmental and built environment industry\, and to channel our efforts to build a better world where people have equal access to and are involved in leadership and decision-making. \nAt Women in Green: “remember the ladies…”\, to round out Women’s History Month\, we will look to inspiring women leaders in history to inform our future.  This event will be a combination of listening and active participation. \n  \n“remember the ladies…” – Written in a letter by Abigail Adams in 1776 urging her husband John Adams\, and the other members of the Continental Congress\, not to forget about the nation’s women when fighting for America’s independence from Great Britain. \n \nBring your own LUNCH and Expect a series of interactive conversations. \n\n\nWe will go into breakout rooms\, between listening to leaders in our industry\, and discuss what we heard and how it resonates or doesn’t.  You should have the chance for personal conversations with at least 20 other women. \nBe prepared to share your cameras (although we understand if you can’t). \n*Upgrade to the latest version of ZOOM prior to the event so we can use its latest features.  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Women in Green Scholarship: Don't let cost keep you from attending. 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 How would free registration for this event further your professional goals in sustainable building?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others advance their own professional goals?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 5 + 5 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-remember-the-ladies/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210406T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152404 CREATED:20210330T152749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T160113Z UID:10001647-1617699600-1617703200@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. \n  \n*Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BUILDING-HEALTH-1448.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T090000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152404 CREATED:20210319T213827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T185432Z UID:10001641-1617782400-1617786000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:WELL Health-Safety Rating Intro: What's the Buzz? DESCRIPTION:The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based\, third-party verified rating focused on operational policies\, maintenance protocols\, emergency plans\, and stakeholder education and engagement to address a post-COVID-19 environment now and broader health and safety-related issues into the future.\nThe presentation covers how the WELL Health-Safety Rating addresses the COVID-19 pandemic by describing interventions that can be made to help mitigate its spread\, including the five topics covered in the rating: Cleaning and Sanitization Procedures\, Emergency Preparedness Programs\, Health Service Resources\, Air and Water Quality Management\, Stakeholder Engagement and Communication.\n\nThis event is FREE for Built Environment Plus members! Enter your promo code during checkout for 100% off.\n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/well-health-safety-rating-introduction/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152404 CREATED:20210325T230233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T175435Z UID:10001642-1618405200-1618412400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Breaking the Cost Barrier | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION:Photo by Sarah Gudeman via BSA \nBreaking the Cost Barrier? \nLike it or not\, money talks. In pursuing high performance\, there are many potential financial pitfalls. \nFor example\, the benefit of high performance envelope strategies are often washed out with overly-conservative HVAC sizing; using rules of thumb for system sizing makes it look like achieving targets are out of reach. And\, designers often are not aware of the impact of their design decisions on loads\, HVAC system design\, and construction cost. So\, improper investments are made that tip the balance away from achieving both energy and construction cost goals. \nIn other words\, using data to question and inform optimal design decisions is essential to achieve true high performance without driving up construction cost. The high performance goals extend beyond energy to address indoor environmental quality including thermal comfort and daylighting. The experts listed below\, will guide you through these challenges\, and approaches to deal with them\, using real world experiences and case studies to showcase each scenario. \nGet Ready to Play! \nBut\, beyond your typical training\, this session directly engages the attendees in a game that simulates the design decisions encountered on actual projects. In the game\, teams compete to achieve high performance goals\, while breaking the cost barrier. You will be surprised at what you learn through this hands-on process\, and how much fun you have doing it! \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Upon completion:\n\nparticipants will be able to describe what drives a peak heating and cooling load\, and how those related to annual energy consumption.\nparticipants will be able to explain the impact that envelope performance and amount of glass have on HVAC system sizing and first cost.\nparticipants will be able to dispel the myth that quality design\, superior energy performance (NZE)\, occupant satisfaction and low first costs are incompatible goals through real examples.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n You and your business may be eligible to take this training for FREE! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n \n \n \n \n \n Green Building Training Program Information\n This course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n** This course will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. ** \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Alejandra Menchaca\, PhD\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\n Vice President | Thornton Tomasetti\nAlejandra is a Vice President in the Sustainability practice for Thornton Tomasetti.  She combines expertise in mechanical engineering and building science to give clients a clear understanding of the impact design strategies and innovative solutions have on long-term building performance. Alejandra leverages research and simulations to provide project teams with sustainable design knowledge and energy expertise. She is experienced in the design of both passive buildings and energy- and carbon-intensive structures such as laboratories and healthcare facilities. Her expertise also includes thermal comfort\, energy modeling\, daylighting\, embodied carbon\, and computational fluid dynamics. Alejandra holds a PhD from MIT in Mechanical Engineering\, and has taught courses on natural ventilation and energy in buildings both at MIT and the Harvard GSD. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Heather Jauregui\, LEED AP BD+C\, O+M\, CPHC\nDirector of Sustainability | Perkins Eastman\nHeather works as the Director of Sustainability at Perkins Eastman\, where she combines her passions for both research and architecture. As a firmwide resource\, she works internally to educate architects about sustainability\, and to provide them with easy access to key research and tools they need to integrate sustainability into the design process. As a project resource\, she works as an internal consultant to help guide sustainability throughout the design process from goal setting to strategy identification to measuring results. She is passionate about passive design\, building science\, indoor environmental quality\, and pre/post-occupancy evaluations. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacob Knowles\nDirector of Sustainable Design | BR+A\nAs Director of Carbon Neutral Planning at BR+A\, Jacob Knowles leads our sustainability consulting team. He is a Zero Net Energy guru\, spearheading millions of square feet of Carbon Neutral + Cashflow Positive projects. With the help of his team\, we have developed carbon neutral master plans and our projects have received awards such as AIA COTE Top Ten\, I2SL Go Beyond\, and major MA DOER high performance buildings and zero net energy grants. Jacob is also a board member of the Boston Society for Architecture. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jana Silsby\, AIA\, LEED AP\nK-12 Education Client Leader / Principal | DLR Group\nJana was highly involved with Greenbuild 2017\, where she developed Tours for the Greenbuild International Conference in Boston\, which included 29 tours that visited 80+ sites over three days\, as well as developed the RFP\, reviewed and compiled tour sites into tours\, and managed more than 60 volunteers. She is part of DLR Group’s Sustainability Forum\, the firm-wide group that provides sustainability strategy\, resources\, education\, analysis and supports teams in DLR’s integrated design process. Jana graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelors in Architecture and a Bachelors in Environmental Design. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/breaking-the-cost-barrier/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community,Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/BreakingTheCostBarrier.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152404 CREATED:20210226T182740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T134607Z UID:10001638-1618837200-1618848000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Intro to Healthy Materials | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION:Photo by Max van den Oetelaar on Unsplash \nThis 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. Including: 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  \nYou and your business may be eligible to take this training for FREE! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website.\n \n \n \n \n \n Green Building Training Program Information\n This course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n** This course will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. ** URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-healthy-materials-green-building-training-program/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152404 CREATED:20210330T132341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T133958Z UID:10001643-1618855200-1618860600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting DESCRIPTION:*EPMA meetings are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nEMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) The EPMA Committee 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 EPMA 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 EPMA: The Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nEPMA 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-34/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:EPMA,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210420 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210424 DTSTAMP:20260403T152404 CREATED:20210401T024621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210401T024626Z UID:10001650-1618876800-1619222399@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Future 2021: Inclusion + Unity DESCRIPTION:The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) is once again bringing its flagship conference to screens around the world with Living Future 2021: Inclusion + Unity! At this crucial moment in our shared history\, it is imperative that we come together in pursuit of justice for our people and our environment. \nOn April 20-23\, 2021\, we will gather virtually to examine ways to stop the drivers of climate change and address the structural inequities in the built environment. We hope you’ll join  ILFI for this four day event filled with inspiring keynotes + plenaries\, networking\, interactive sessions\, and the Living Product Expo. #LF21 \nWebsite: www.livingfutureconference.org/ \n  \nAbout the International Living Future Institute \nThe International Living Future Institute is a global nonprofit organization committed to advancing communities that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. The Institute operates the Living Building Challenge\, the world’s most ambitious\, advanced\, and holistic performance standard for green\, resilient\, and healthy buildings. It is also a hub for many other visionary programs that support the transformation toward a living future. The Institute believes that providing a compelling vision for the future is a fundamental requirement for reconciling humanity’s relationship with the natural world and one another. Learn more at www.living-future.org. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-future-2021-inclusion-unity/ LOCATION:Virtual Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210424T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152404 CREATED:20210416T210445Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T182839Z UID:10001652-1619258400-1619265600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:EPMA: 2021 Charles River Cleanup at the Esplanade DESCRIPTION:Join EPMA on April 24th for our Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup! Only 15 spots are available. Clean up tools will be provided. \nThe 2021 Charles River Cleanup on the Esplanade is part of this year’s 22nd Annual Charles River Cleanup\, a collaborative cleanup effort along the Charles River organized by the Esplanade Association\, Charles River Watershed Association\, Charles River Conservancy\, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation\, Emerald Necklace Conservancy\, Muddy River Initiative\, and Waltham Land Trust. \n\n\n\n\nThe program has been adjusted to adhere to public health guidelines set by the CDC and state park guidelines set by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) on volunteering in the park during the time of COVID-19. \n\n\n\n\nAll volunteers must complete the online Virtual Volunteer Program Waiver Form before the event. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll participants are required to wear a face mask or covering throughout the entire volunteer project.\nParticipants must adhere to social distancing guidelines of at least six feet between individuals.\nParticipants must virtually sign the DCR Volunteer in the Parks Release Form and Esplanade Association Volunteer Participation Waiver prior to arrival at volunteer day.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis event has been organized by the Emerging Professionals Committee (EPMA). Join us every 3rd Monday of the month for our committee meetings. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/epma-2021-charles-river-cleanup-at-the-esplanade/ CATEGORIES:Community,EPMA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Charles_River_Cleanup.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210420T200021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T203340Z UID:10001653-1619532000-1619539200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:ZNC BUILDING ZONING — EMBODIED CARBON IMPACTS AND OPPORTUNITIES PUBLIC MEETING DESCRIPTION:Please join the BPDA / City of Boston and our partners at the Carbon Leadership Forum\, Architecture 2030\, the Boston Society of Architects\, and Built Environment Plus for a virtual meeting on the carbon impacts of building materials and potential reduction strategies in support of Boston’s goals for carbon neutrality by 2050. The meeting will consist of presentations by city and professional experts followed by a Q&A and moderated discussion. \nPlease visit the Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning Initiative website for additional information. \nIf you have questions or concerns that need to be considered prior to the meeting please contact John Dalzell\, AIA\, LEED Fellow at John.Dalzell@Boston.gov to schedule a time. \nTranslation and interpretation services can be made available upon request by reaching out to John.Dalzell@Boston.gov at least 3 days in advance. For more information or language accessibility\, reach out to John.Dalzell@Boston.gov. \n  \n \n Register Here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/znc-building-zoning-embodied-carbon-impacts-and-opportunities-public-meeting/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210330T153654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T022258Z UID:10001648-1620723600-1620727200@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. \n \n \n \n \n \n \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 Month’s Meeting Will Feature Annie Bevan\, Executive Director of Mindful Materials \nThe mindful MATERIALS (mM) Collaborative was founded on the premise that a unified request for transparency information from manufacturers by AEC teams would be more effective in fostering change in the market. Annie Bevan\, Executive Director of mM\, will get us up to speed on how the collaborative can help support practitioners who are looking for optimized products for their projects\, including those certifying under Living Building Challenge\, WELL\, or LEED v4. Laurel Christensen of Dyer Brown and Lisa Goodwin Robbins of Kalin Associates\, members of the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, will share their experiences as “power users” of the platform. \n  \nReach out to wellness@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 \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 Superior Essex for being our Health and Wellness sponsor.\n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \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-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BUILDING-HEALTH-1448.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210408T154031Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T203333Z UID:10001651-1620824400-1620838800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Leading From The Middle | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION:Photo: Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision/Getty Images\nManaging Change\n\nDo you ever find yourself in situations where you want to challenge what’s going on or make a change\, but don’t have the authority to dictate what you want?\nHave you ever seen an opportunity for improvement or innovation\, but you aren’t in a position to make it happen? \nDo you ever come up against clients\, ‘bosses’ or others who create (unnecessary) barriers – and you feel frustrated? \nDo you struggle to get a project team aligned or focused on goals or working truly as a team?\n\n\nThese situations are especially challenging given the urgency of addressing carbon\, the increased impacts of climate change and public health. To champion sustainability goals and outcomes\, these skills are critical yet few of us get them in school! \nWell\, the good news is – even if you are not the titled “leader”\, all of these things are possible. You can “lead” from behind or from the middle – and develop the skills\, strategies and tactics to make all of these situations easier to manage. You can strengthen your ability to deal with others more effectively\, lead or manage “up”\, help your colleagues or team work more cohesively and just be happier in your work\, feeling more capable and not powerless! \nThis four-hour experiential learning workshop will breeze by and introduce you to different skills and frameworks that you can apply immediately to be more effective in anything you do\, and in any role you hold in your career. \n\n  \nYou and your business may be eligible to take this training for FREE! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website.\n \n \n \n \n \n Green Building Training Program Information\n This course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n** This course will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. ** \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n\nEvaluate your own leadership capacity and style to assess your natural strengths and areas to improve and understand how those impact your effectiveness.\nDevelop your ability to use the skills of communication\, influence and persuasion to engage others’ interests and move from argument\, conflict or disconnect to increased buy-in and mutual gains.\nUnderstand the best ways of using coaching and feedback skills to encourage others\, reflect on challenging situation and bring out the best in those around you (especially in a team setting that has bad dynamics).\nLeverage specific frameworks\, strategies and proven methodologies to initiate and manage change in a group\, team\, department or your organization so that there is a perceived sense of urgency and consistent uptake.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Barbra Batshalom\n Executive Director | Sustainable Performance Institute \n With a background in social psychology\, architecture\, and 20+ years of sustainability consulting\, Barbra brings a unique perspective engaging the human dynamics of decision-making and creative collaboration to technical work. Barbra has seen first-hand that a lack of technical knowledge is not the barrier to success in sustainability – but the human skills of leadership\, communication\, team effectiveness\, strategic thinking and change management are what make the difference and enable professionals to be effective at making technical solutions come to life. This has become her primary focus when working with firms of all sizes\, providing training\, coaching and strategic consulting.  She helps companies all over the world to institutionalize sustainability and improve performance and profitability\, helping them set new goals\, develop strategies and implement change management initiatives to move them from “random acts” of sustainability to high levels of success and effectiveness. She has worked with local governments and institutions to create policies and programs that require green building and net zero communities and teaches leadership\, sustainable real estate development and other courses in graduate schools. She serves on AIA’s 2030 Commitment Working Group and on the Board of Built Environment Plus. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leading-from-the-middle-green-building-training-program/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/LuisAlvarezDigitalVisionGettyImages.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210517T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210330T132711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T203327Z UID:10001644-1621274400-1621279800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting DESCRIPTION:*EPMA meetings are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nEMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) The EPMA Committee 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 EPMA 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 EPMA: The Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nEPMA 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-35/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:EPMA,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210421T214834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T203320Z UID:10001654-1621414800-1621440000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Healthy Materials Advanced | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION:Photo by kindfolk on Unsplash \nIn this course\, participants will learn which Materials & Resources (MR) credits in LEED v4 your project can easily achieve\, and what you need to know to get them. TheMR 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.\nThe following will be covered:● Product transparency and LEED● Health Product Declarations & Cradle to Cradle● Environmental Product Declarations● Sourcing of Raw Materials● Low-emitting materials\, occupant health\, and LEED● All About VOCs: content & emissions We’ll look at the things to watch out for in key product categories\, and how you can identify preferable alternatives.\nSchedule● Part One: 9:00am to 12:00pm● Lunch / Break● Part Two: 1:00pm to 4:00pm\n  \n6 LU/HSW AIA Hour(s) Availible \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  \nYou and your business may be eligible to take this training for FREE! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website.\n \n \n \n \n \n Green Building Training Program Information\n This course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n** This course will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. ** URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/healthy-materials-advanced-green-building-training-program/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/HealthyMaterials-kindfolk-unsplash-large.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210422T173720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T203311Z UID:10001403-1621425600-1621429200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BSA EDI Network: What does a JUST Label mean for a firm? DESCRIPTION:Join the Boston Society of Architects Equity\, Diversity\, and Inclusion Network\, in conjunction with the International Living Future Institute’s New England Collaborative and Built Environment Plus\, for a lunchtime discussion of the JUST Transparency Label for organizations. The JUST Label is a voluntary disclosure of personnel and workplace policies and realities aimed at increasing justice\, equity\, diversity\, inclusion\, and transparency in organizations. The discussion will highlight four local AEC firms of different sizes\, ranging from small (S) to extra-large (XL)\, who have received the JUST 2.0 Label. Topics will include the effects of transparency within the firm\, firm leaders’ roles\, and many other topics. The discussion’s goal is to introduce the JUST program to organizations that might be interested and open a dialog about what it takes to achieve a JUST label and what it means for the firms that have gone through the process. \nFirms represented in the discussion panel are DREAM Collaborative (S)\, PCA Design (M)\, Payette (L)\, and Buro Happold (XL) \nFree for BSA Members\, $10 General Admission. \n \n Register Here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/bsa-edi-network-what-does-a-just-label-mean-for-a-firm/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,Panel END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210520T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210504T223917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T203305Z UID:10001408-1621533600-1621539000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:EPMA Deep Dive: Recycling DESCRIPTION:A deeper dive into recycling in Massachusetts with Gretchen Carey from Mass Recycle & Republic Services. \n\nHave you ever wondered about those numbers on plastics? \nPizza boxes: recycle or no? \nWhere is recycling going in the future?\n\nOur special guest Gretchen Carey\, from Mass Recycle & Republic Services\, will be here to answer this and more. This event will include a short presentation followed by an open conversation. Come prepared with your own recycling questions! \nLearning Objective: Gain a better understanding of the recycling industry\, recycling practices\, and trends towards the future. \n  \nAbout the Presenter:  \nGretchen is President of the Board of Directors at MassRecycle\, the statewide non- profit organization dedicated to sustainable materials management and advocacy for smarter ways to handle our waste.  She has worked in the environmental field for over a decade as a volunteer\, municipal recycling coordinator\, and now the Republic Services Recycling and Organics Coordinator for New England. Along with providing training and educating on recycling for both municipalities and commercial customers\, she is helping to build the organics infrastructure in New England. Gretchen is a LEED Green Associate\, a Zero Waste TRUE Advisor\, and is a member of the Environmental Business Council Solid Waste Management Leadership Committee.  She is also the co-founder and co-owner of GreenLabs Recycling\, a hyperlocal business that collects clean laboratory plastic in the Greater Boston area\, and is now running a pilot to collect beer can toppers. \n  \nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee \nThis event is FREE for BE+ EPMA Members and Emerging Professionals who have been in the green building industry for 3 years or less. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/epma-deep-dive-recycling/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,EPMA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/DeepDiveRecyclingwithGretchenCarey.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210507T140351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T203258Z UID:10001410-1621933200-1621962000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED Green Associate Exam Prep | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION:** “LEED Green Associate Exam Prep” will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. **\n \n \n \n \n \n About the Class\nYou and your business may be eligible to take this training for FREE! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n\nThe LEED Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the LEED Green Associate. This eight-hour course is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam. If you have specific questions regarding a specialty exam\, feel free to bring these questions to class and the instructor will cover these identified areas. \nThis is a fast-paced class for real estate professionals\, architects\, engineers\, students\, and anyone 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\, employees will be eligible to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam at a local testing center. Please note that the national office has lowered their student rate to $100–read more at usbgc.org. By passing the exam\, employees will earn the LEED Green Associate credential. \nThe course is divided into the following\, one-hour long sessions: \n\nIntroduction – This section will explain the LEED Green Associate credentialing process and serve as an introduction to LEED\, sustainability\, the USGBC\, the GBCI\, and the LEED rating system.\nLocation and Transportation / Sustainable Sites – Topics include site issues such as connectivity\, transportation\, erosion\, landscaping\, and heat island effect.\nWater Efficiency / Energy and Atmosphere – Topics include water issues (plumbing efficiency\, irrigation\, process water\, etc.) and energy and atmosphere issues (demand\, efficiency\, renewable energy\, ozone-depleting substances\, etc.).\nMaterials and Resources – Topics include procurement and waste diversion.\nIndoor Environmental Quality – Topics include indoor environmental quality issues such as occupant comfort and green cleaning.\nInnovation / Regional Priority / Certification Process – This section will explain the LEED certification process\, as well as the Innovation and Regional Priority categories.\nExam Review – Discussion of exam format and registration and sample exam questions.\nExam Review – Reviewing sample exam questions.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \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 course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-green-associate-exam-prep-green-building-training-program/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/leed_ga_training.jpg__700x350_q85_subsampling-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210528T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210528T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210427T145522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T163221Z UID:10001405-1622203200-1622206800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Women in Green: Sustainability Director\, 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  \nThe 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*Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \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/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/WomeninGreenLogo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210604T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210507T152604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T203233Z UID:10001412-1622797200-1622826000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:WELL AP Exam Prep | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION:8 Hour Training presented by Built Environment Plus \n\n** “WELL AP Exam Prep” will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. **\n\nMost people spend up to 90 percent of their time in buildings – while the health of the building is highly critical\, it is a component that was often overlooked. Now with the advent of COVID-19\, our perspective on this component has changed: building designers and operators must re-examine how we navigate offices\, restaurants\, stores\, schools\, and residential common areas. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has put out new guidelines for the health and safety of the indoor space. Fortunately\, the WELL Building Standard® provides the knowledge necessary to make the health and well-being of building residents an even greater priority. \nThe WELL standard is an evidence-base verified rating system focused on operational policies\, maintenance protocols\, and the health of the occupants. WELL is grounded in the premise that buildings play a leading role in supporting the health and well-being of the residents. \n\nWithin this WELL course you will learn how to articulate the financial\, societal\, and environmental benefits of WELL certification\, identify the role of the International Well Building Institute and the WELL Building Standard\, recognize the structure of the WELL Building Standard\, explain the seven concepts of the WELL Building standard\, the strategies to achieve them\, and the health impacts they address\, and summarize the certification process of the WELL Building Standard. \nThe WELL AP Exam Prep Class will have nine sections which will be given over the course of one day. Upon completion of the class you will be eligible to sit for the WELL AP exam at a local testing center. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Meet the Instructor\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jenn TarantoDirector of Sustainability | STO Building Group \nJennifer Taranto brings more than 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate and construction industry. She joined Structure Tone in 2001\, where she served as a superintendent and project manager before becoming STO Building Group’s Director of Sustainability. 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. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Engineering from North Carolina State University. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Green Building Training Program Information\n This course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n** This course will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. ** URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/well-ap-exam-prep-green-building-training-program/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/WELL_AP_ExamPrep.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210330T155922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T203225Z UID:10001649-1623142800-1623146400@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. \n  \n*Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/BUILDING-HEALTH-1448.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210428T154901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210428T154906Z UID:10001407-1623157200-1623171600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Buildings and Carbon | Green Building Training Program DESCRIPTION:Photo by Clark Van Der Beken on Unsplash \nThis 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 suchas goal setting and defined metrics\, defining core questions framing carbon analysis\, carbon accountingtools\, 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  \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. \n  \nYou and your business may be eligible to take this training for FREE! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website.\n \n \n \n \n \n Course Objectives: \nAfter attending this course\, participants will be able to\n\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 \n Green Building Training Program Information\n This course is now funded through the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP). If you are a small\, Massachusetts-based business that employs 100 people or less\, you and your employees may be eligible to take this training session for free! Learn more about this opportunity at our Green Building Training Program website. \n** This course will be hosted virtually. All attendees\, regardless of whether or not they are eligible for the Green Building Training Program (GBTP)\, must register for the course through our Eventbrite page. For GBTP participants\, your company’s enrollment in the Commonwealth Workforce Training Fund’s Small Business Direct Access Program (SBDAP) must be verified before you can access the Zoom link – unverified participants will not be let into the meeting. ** URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/buildings-and-carbon-green-building-training-program/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program 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:20210611T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210611T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210510T202641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T003208Z UID:10001413-1623398400-1623407400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Zero Carbon Buildings — Municipal Summit DESCRIPTION:Image via Architecture 2030 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Why are we hosting this event? \nWe want to empower Municipal Leaders and Staff with knowledge on Zero Carbon Buildings\, so that they have the context and confidence to make the necessary transition towards our Zero Carbon Future. \nBack in March\, Gov. Baker signed a landmark climate bill\, An Act Creating a Next Generation Roadmap for the Massachusetts Climate Policy\, into law. Included in this bill is an opt-in stretch code which represents a big win for municipalities. Elected and appointed officials from 59 municipalities representing 40% of the Commonwealth’s population signed a letter to Governor Baker expressly calling for the development of an opt-in net-zero stretch code to allow communities to address building sector emissions. \nMassachusetts is stepping up and empowering local municipalities to achieve their climate goals in an efficient and coordinated way. We need to work together over the next year to ensure the building sector is decarbonized in a way that is consistent with our shared carbon reduction goals. \nAccording to Architecture2030\, with data from the UN Environmental Global Status Report 2017\, embodied carbon will be responsible for almost half of total new construction emissions between now and 2050\, yet MA’s Building Sector Report of the MA 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap Study doesn’t even mention it. \nConsidering the goal is for Massachusetts to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050\, you just can’t do this without considering the entire picture including embodied carbon. \nGiven this critical knowledge\, we must prioritize solving this challenge in order to ensure we meet the global goals needed in the face of our shared climate emergency. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What can I expect from this summit? \nTo gain a better understanding of the complete carbon picture in buildings and why it is so important to pay attention to. You will learn ways building designers are reducing operational and embodied carbon today in Massachusetts. Discover tangible strategies municipalities can implement in the short and long terms. Have an opportunity to hear from and share initiatives with other municipal leaders. \nWho is involved? \nBuilt Environment Plus\, with sponsors Eversource + Mass Save & MassCEC\, is partnering with the Boston Society for Architecture\, the local Carbon Leadership Forum hub\, MCAN\, MAPC\, NEEP\, SierraClub\, Mothers Out Front and RMI to pull this together. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Presenters & Host\n \n\n\nJulie Janiski\, Presenter\nPartner | BuroHappold Engineering \n\nJulie Janiski is partner in Buro Happold’s Boston office where she leads integrated teams of engineers\, designers\, analysts\, and subject-matter experts to deliver the highest performance projects. She aligns design\, consulting and analysis to provide solutions that encompass all aspects of regenerative design in the built environment\, from carbon reduction and water conservation to social equity and human health and wellbeing. Her career has included work in construction\, building operations\, architecture\, and engineering–an experience that lays the foundation for a fully integrated approach. \nJulie has delivered projects across every scale (from design of individual buildings to city planning and drafting policy)\, and in all major sectors. Her recent work includes consulting for the Massachusetts Commercial Energy Code\, a number of U.S. Embassy projects internationally for the U.S. State Department\, USDA grant-funded research on forestry and heavy timber design\, a Net Zero workforce training center in Pittsburgh\, and The House at Cornell Tech – a residential high-rise in New York City which is certified LEED Platinum and Passive House. \nJulie holds a Master of Architecture from the University of Michigan and a Master of Design Science in Sustainable Design from the University of Sydney\, and continues to engage with students at many institutions as adjunct faculty\, a visiting lecturer or critic. Her commitments in the local Boston community include being a board member for Built Environment Plus\, the co-chair of the Boston Carbon Leadership Forum\, and a key contributing author for a proposed Net Zero stretch code. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJacob Knowles\, Presenter\nDirector of Sustainable Design | BR+A \n\nAs Director of Carbon Neutral Planning at BR+A\, Jacob Knowles leads our sustainability consulting team. He is a Zero Net Energy guru\, spearheading millions of square feet of Carbon Neutral + Cashflow Positive projects. With the help of his team\, we have developed carbon neutral master plans and our projects have received awards such as AIA COTE Top Ten\, I2SL Go Beyond\, and major MA DOER high performance buildings and zero net energy grants. Jacob is also a board member of the Boston Society for Architecture. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeredith Elbaum\, Host\nExecutive Director | Built Environment Plus \n\nAs a sustainability advocate and educator\, Meredith joined Built Environment Plus as Executive Director\, in November 2017\, where she drives sustainable and regenerative design\, construction\, and operation of the built environment.Before becoming ED\, she was developing climate action plans\, master plans\, design guidelines and green buildings as President of the Elbaum Group and she launched the Health Product Declaration\, as its Interim Executive Director. For almost a decade\, Meredith was Director of Sustainable Design at Sasaki. During that time she helped in USGBC MA Chapter’s creation and served as a founding board member. She earned a BArch from Rice University\, a MSArch from MIT\, and currently teaches at Wentworth Institute of Technology. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Joseph Curtatone\, Mayor of Somerville - Panelist\n \nJoseph Curtatone\, Mayor of Somerville\, MA\, has implemented a wide range of reforms and new programs that have earned the city many distinctions by regional and national organizations\, including “the best-run city in Massachusetts” (The Boston Globe)\, one of the “100 Best Communities for Youth” in the nation (America’s Promise Alliance)\, three “All-America City Awards” (the National Civic League)\, and the designation as one of the 15 most influential cities in the U.S (Boston University study). Curtatone earned his bachelor’s from Boston College\, a J.D. from New England School of Law\, and a Mid-Career Masters in Public Administration from the Harvard Kennedy School. Currently serving a record 8th term\, Curtatone is the longest-serving Mayor in the City’s history. Prior to his election to the office\, he served as one of Somerville’s four Councilors at Large.After inheriting a government in fiscal crisis\, Mayor Curtatone stabilized city finances while expanding services and earning the City its highest bond ratings ever. Under his leadership\, the Somerville Public Schools have seen extraordinary growth in test scores\, the transformational and Smart Growth development of the Assembly Square neighborhood has become one of the most exciting mixed-use projects on the east coast\, and forward-looking investments in the city’s pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure has earned the City status as one of the most walkable and bikeable cities in the nation.His key early initiatives included comprehensive reform of the Somerville Police and a citywide commitment to data-driven performance management. In 2006\, Somerville also became the first city in America to offer both a 311 constituent service center and Connect CTY mass notification technology. His administration has earned national recognition for its “Shape Up Somerville” healthy living and child obesity prevention program\, which inspired the national “Let’s Move!” campaign\, and the City’s “Happiness Survey\,” is the first municipal wellbeing survey in the nation.A vocal advocate for sustainable transportation\, Mayor Curtatone brokered the construction of the first new MBTA subway stop in a quarter century and also worked with MassDOT and the MBTA to save the Green Line Extension project\, which will bring 7 more new T stops. Recent initiatives include an aggressive and multi-pronged plan to increase housing affordability\, regional leadership on Climate Change and the Somerville Climate Forward Plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050\, and numerous supports and unwavering advocacy for immigrant residents. Mayor Curtatone is the Chairperson of the Metropolitan Mayors Association and past president of the Massachusetts Mayors’ Association. \n \n \n \n \n \n Stephanie Ciccarello\, Town of Amherst - Panelist\n \nStephanie Ciccarello is the Sustainability Coordinator for the Town of Amherst and has worked for over two decades addressing municipal energy efficiency\, regional climate change and carbon emissions\, alternative transportation and food security.  She was the staff liaison for one of the state’s more successful Solarize Mass campaigns\, co-founder of Grow Food Amherst\, is a founding member of the Valleybike regional bikeshare program as well as a current member of the state’s Green Communities Advisory Committee. \n \n \n \n \n \n Andrea Love\, Cambridge Net Zero Task Force - Panelist\n \nAndrea Love is a Principal and the Director of Building Science at Payette\, a member of the Cambridge Net Zero Task Force\, and serves on the board of the Boston Society for Architecture. As a Building Scientist\, Andrea’s interests are in pushing the performance and minimizing the environmental impact of her projects. She also enjoys building the firm’s knowledge and intuition about sustainability through research endeavors and project explorations. \nAt Payette\, Andrea works across projects to bring rigor to the performance of projects. She integrates performance modeling tools into Payette’s design process at the very beginning to inform and push designs. Additionally\, she leads a number of internal research projects\, and was the Principal Investigator on the 2012 AIA Upjohn Research Initiative-funded “Thermal Performance of Facades\,” a research project focused on thermal bridging. She also leads the firm’s efforts on the AIA 2030 Commitment\, tracking and benchmarking the performance of projects across the firm. \nAndrea received a Master of Science in Architecture Studies in Building Technology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, where she was the recipient of the Tucker-Voss Award and focused her thesis on the thermal performance of facades. She is also a Lecturer at MIT in the Department of Architecture’s Building Technology group where she teaches a class on building envelope performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n As this event is intended for Municipal Staff and Leadership\, they are welcome to come for FREE. Built Environment Plus members can also join in for FREE using their email as a promo code. All other parties are asked to join via general admission. \nIf you have a hardship\, or have another situation you wish us to consider\, please reach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nWhere and When is this happening? \nThis summit is on June 11th from 8:00AM to 10:30AM EST\, and is 100% digital using Zoom. To foster better\, and more focused conversations\, we will breakout at times into groups to work through our shared thinking and planning. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/zero-carbon-buildings-municipal-summit/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Zero-Carbon-Muni-Summit-Logo-06.08-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210518T192457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210610T154830Z UID:10001414-1623747600-1623751200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:The Materials Petal — Material Re-Use Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The Living Building Challenge Materials Petal can be\, well\, challenging. Tracking all those materials\, vetting material and component inputs for Red List chemicals\, tracking the locations of product manufacture or assembly\, it is a lot. However\, there is one part of the Materials petal that does not get as much attention\, even though it can have profound environmental effects. \nRe-used materials in an LBC project can bypass most of the documentation requirements defined in the Materials imperatives. And can reduce environmental damage from extraction or production as well as greatly reducing the embodied carbon of a project. This can include whole buildings\, re-used on site\, or individual products repurposed from another project. \nThis roundtable discussion will start with a short introduction by Matthew St. Onge\, Executive Director of Boston Building Resources on how that organization helps save and set up the re-use of building materials and casework for sale to homeowners and others in the Boston area. Matthew’s intro will kick off a discussion of how to save and re-use materials and how re-used materials fit into the design and construction process. \n  \nSPEAKERS \nMatthew St. Onge is the Executive Director of Boston Building Resources\, a community based center for learning and teaching about buildings and renovation\, as well as a center for building materials re-use. \nDiAnn Tufts and Jim Newman are co-facilitators of the New England Living Future Collaborative. Both are Living Future Ambassadors. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \n\nTo understand how your peers have saved or re-used materials on projects\nTo engage with the BBR as both a source and sink for materials\nTo gain understanding of the materials re-use imperative of the Living Building Challenge\nTo test the process of re-using materials on a project.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \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. \nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few exceptions\, including free admission to events like this\, and a minimum 15% discount on other events. Please note corporate membership with USGBC National is NOT the same as individual membership with Built Environment Plus. Not sure if you are a member of BE+? Check here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Built Environment Plus’s Living Future Collaborative New England promotes the Living Building Challenge and other ILFI programs. The Collaborative promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. Learn more about the Collaborative and the International Living Future Institute here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/the-materials-petal-material-re-use-roundtable/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Materials-Re-Use-wesley-tingey-unsplash.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210330T132901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210510T203211Z UID:10001645-1624298400-1624303800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting DESCRIPTION:*EPMA meetings are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nEMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) The EPMA Committee 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 EPMA 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 EPMA: The Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nEPMA 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-36/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:EPMA,Roundtable END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210712T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210616T011221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210621T111434Z UID:10001415-1626112800-1626116400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Book Club: The Drawdown Review DESCRIPTION:The Emerging Professionals invite you to a book club discussion of the Drawdown Review. Let’s gather together to discuss these critical climate solutions and our reactions\, feelings\, and thoughts. This event will be a chance to chat with friends over a good and important book. \nThe Drawdown Review is the follow up publication to the initial Drawdown Review published by the Drawdown Project. These books address research and strategies to reach a “drawdown” point where the levels of greenhouse gases in the earth’s atmosphere start to decline instead of increase. The Drawdown Review is an update to the original which represents nimble and timely updates to research and analysis of climate solutions. \nThe Drawdown Review is FREE to download here \nCan’t finish the reading material in time for the event? Don’t Fret! We will start our discussion with a recap to get everyone on the same page. All are welcome. No qualifications for participation are required! \n  \nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee \nThis event is FREE for BE+ EPMA Members and Emerging Professionals who have been in the green building industry for 3 years or less. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-book-club-the-drawdown-review/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:EPMA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/EPMA-Book-Club-Image-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210711T191258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T191349Z UID:10001681-1626696000-1626701400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - STUDENT LIFE DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around higher education existing building work! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about projects at Boston University and Emerson College.\n  \nThe Little Buildingdesigned by Elkus Manfredi Architectsfor Emerson College \nPresenters:Ross Cameron RIBAvice president\, Elkus Manfredi Architects \nMargaret Ingsinterim vice president for Government & Community Relations\, Emerson College \nMichelle Lambertfounding principal\, Lambert Sustainability \n— \nAlan and Sherry Leventhal Centerdesigned by Goody Clancyfor Boston University \nPresenters:Dennis Carlberg AIAdirector of Sustainability\, Boston University \nLori Ferriss AIAdirector of Sustainability and Climate Action\, Goody Clancy \nArjun Mande AIAassociate principal\, Goody Clancy \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-student-life/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_ED-FAC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210330T133857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T205414Z UID:10001646-1626717600-1626723000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting DESCRIPTION:*EPMA meetings are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nEMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) The EPMA Committee 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 EPMA 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 EPMA: The Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nEPMA 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-37/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:EPMA,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EPMAMeetingGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210617T202938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T222140Z UID:10001679-1626868800-1626874200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Dangers of PFAS Chemicals in the Built Environment DESCRIPTION:BE IN THE KNOW\n \n \n \n \n \n Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of thousands of chemicals that are found in a wide range of building products\, including roofing\, paints and coatings\, sealants\, caulks\, adhesives\, fabrics and more. PFAS provide desirable functions such as weatherproofing\, corrosion prevention\, lubrication\, friction reduction\, and grease and water resistance\, but they don’t break down\, and can bioaccumulate in the soil\, water\, and even in living things. Health studies of some PFAS show them to be hazardous to humans\, with documented effects including kidney and testicular cancer\, elevated cholesterol\, liver disease\, decreased fertility\, and thyroid problems. \nA recently released report\, “Building a Better World: Eliminating Unnecessary PFAS in Building Materials” by researchers at the Green Science Policy Institute\, provides an introduction to this class of chemicals\, and shows they’re ubiquitous in products used in our sector. The good news is that work done by the AEC community over the last decade to drive the market toward healthier materials has resulted in a plethora of transparency labels and optimized products\, so the transformation framework needed to accelerate the reduction of PFAS in building products is in place. Regulations\, on both the state and federal level\, are also under development\, and when enacted\, should provide a clear signal to manufacturers to eliminate PFAS in certain consumer products\, and develop safer alternatives. \nThe goal of the session is to help all interested parties understand where PFAS might be found\, develop strategies to eliminate them in their work\, and illuminate the long term efforts needed to identify safer alternatives for use in buildings. In addition to presentations by experts\, small group sessions will be used to ensure everyone has an opportunity to engage and increase their understanding. \nPrior to the workshop: It is recommended participants review the Green Science Policy Institute Report on this page\, as well as\, the video on the hazards of PFAS. \n  \n  \nThis event is approved for the following continuing education credits: \n\n1.5 LU/HSW AIA credits\n1.5 General LFA CE credits\n\n \n  \nWorking Agenda: \n\nWelcome by BE+ Clean Water Action\nIntroduction – Integrated Ecostrategy\nOverview of the Problem – Green Science Policy Institute\n#1: Prioritization\n#2: Action\nClosing\n\n  \nSpeakers: \n\nMeredith Elbaum\, Executive Director of Built Environment Plus\nLaura Spark\, Sr. Policy Advocate at Clean Water Action (MA)\nHannah Ray\, Ph.D\, Science and Policy Fellow at Green Science Policy Institute\nCharley Stevenson\, Principal at Integrated Eco Strategy\n\n  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstand the basics of perfluorinated chemicals and how they function in building products.\nBegin to identify PFAS in your scope of influence–in the products you make\, specify\, and/or purchase.\nDevelop an action plan for identifying PFAS in products in whatever space you practice.\nDevelop strategies for eliminating PFAS in your work and the wider building community.\n\n  \nAlternative Title: Addressing PFAS in the Built Environment for Public and Environmental Health \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n READ THIS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WATCH THIS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PARTNERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPONSOR\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 Addressing PFAS in the Built Environment 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 3 + 9 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/addressing-pfas-in-the-built-environment-for-public-and-environmental-health/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DangerPFASChemicals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210711T191946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T191952Z UID:10001682-1627300800-1627306200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around multifamily existing building work! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about senior living and affordable housing.\n  \nMystic Waterworksdesigned by DiMella Shafferfor Somerville Housing Authority \nPresenters:Brian Langtondirector of Modernization\, Somerville Housing Authority \nFrank Valdez AIAprincipal\, DiMella Shaffer \n— \nArlington Pointdesigned by ICON Architecture \nPresenters:Bethany Moody AIAproject architect\, ICON Architecture \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-multifamily-housing/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_HOUSING.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T152405 CREATED:20210702T171245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T201847Z UID:10001680-1627462800-1627466400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Workforce Training Open House: Let’s Get You FREE Training $$$ DESCRIPTION:Since 2018\, Built Environment Plus has directed $1.2M of Workforce Training Funds to the MA green building community\, which has provided FREE training for 800+ individuals. This education effort is driving sustainable and regenerative design\, construction\, and operations of the built environment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! \nCome learn why participating in the NEW Express Program or existing General Program from the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) is a smart move for you and the planet and see how Built Environment Plus is curating important training to meet the needs of the local building industry for this moment. \nThe WTFP is a program of MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Participation is Crucial \nBuilt Environment Plus is committed to upholding our mission to promote\, train\, and advocate for all forms of sustainable and regenerative building from design\, construction\, and ongoing operations. We are focused on bringing relevant instruction to address the needs of the design\, construction\, and operations workforce in order to make this happen. \nBusinesses that participate in our offered training will develop industry leading skills in: \n\nIntegrative Design Planning and Strategies for High Performance Buildings\nCurrent Green Design Standards\nGreen Building Rating Systems\nOccupant Health & Wellness\nEnergy Efficiency & Carbon Management\nOperations and Management of Green Buildings\nCritical Leadership Thinking and Strategies\nBusiness Operations Software and Tools\nBuilding Industry Software and Tools\n\nView our training catalogue to see some of the training that would be available to you! \n  \nBoth Programs could fund up to 100% of your training! \nThe Express Program is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, Express is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Join us and learn more about this opportunity. More information can be found on the Express Program Website. \nAll business sizes can get funding towards training\, those with 100 or less employees in MA can get 100% covered up to $3K per person per course until $30k is reached for the calendar year\, and those with more than 100 employees can get up to 50% covered up to the same amounts per calendar year. \nWith the General Program Businesses of any size in Massachusetts can apply for up to $250\,000 of training in a 2-year period.  BE+ works with companies to develop a curriculum to meet their business goals.  This process begins with a training catalogue with nearly 200 courses. We write the application and then administer the grant on behalf of our clients. Companies then match the grant amount with the cost of employee time. \nMaking connections to green building experts through training instruction is a key perk in addition to gaining leading knowledge helping to advance our ability to create a healthy\, equitable\, and sustainable built environment. \n  \nThe Workforce Training Fund is a state fund financed entirely by Massachusetts employers\, and enacted into law in July 1998. Its purpose is to provide resources to Massachusetts businesses and workers to train current and newly hired employees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The Workforce Training Grant has supported Payette staff in learning new tools and skills that enables us to continue to push our designs in order to create better buildings.” \n Andrea Love\n Principal and Director of Building Science\, Payette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Utilizing this program for a series of whole office engagements around design excellence was a great boon to Goody Clancy because direct costs were completely covered.  The workshops\, led by Barbra Batshalom of the Sustainable Performance Institute\, were a major step forward in ensuring that all members of the firm\, including marketing\, accounting\, and support\, understand the values and goals of our sustainability/design excellence framework plan.” \n Lori Ferriss\n Director of Sustainability and Climate Action\, Goody Clancy URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/workforce-training-open-house-lets-get-you-free-training/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Green Building Training Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WFTPOpenHouseGraphic.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR