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Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 3: Derating Existing Buildings
2024-12-17 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Virtual Event
About the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training SeriesLearn more about the MA Stretch Energy Code envelope requirements. Built Environment Plus has collaborated with AIA Massachusetts and the Sponsors of Mass Save® to develop this brand new series for mid-level architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, envelope consultants and contractors. Attend one, three, or all sessions depending on your training needs.
About the Session: Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 3In the prior session, Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 2: Derating New Construction, attendees gain an understanding of the thermal bridging types, how to derate for each one, and how to calculate the u-factor of an assembly accounting for the derating. This session will build upon Part 2, with a focus on existing buildings. Existing buildings have unique circumstances that impact the type of performance upgrades that should be implemented

Trainees who provide their AIA Member number with registration will earn 2 AIA LU | HSW learning units for this training.
This is a live, online training led by Andrew Steingiser and Luc Nahrgang with RDH Building Science Inc.

Andrew Steingiser, RA, CPHC, LEED AP, is the Passive House lead in RDH’s Boston office and a Senior Project Architect. Andrew engages building owners and design teams as an early-phase design partner, consulting with them on scalable climate-resilient solutions. He champions operational and embodied carbon reduction of the built environment through clean, resilient, and future-proof buildings. An expert on local and regional regulations, Andrew helps RDH’s clients future proof their projects.

Lucas Nahrgang, PE, is a Principal and Building Science Specialist with the RDH Boston team. He is a Principal for both new construction and existing buildings projects, including rehabilitation and renewal projects for existing buildings and enclosure consulting and building enclosure commissioning (BECx) on new construction. Lucas performs a variety of services on these projects, including enclosure design review, detail development, performance specifying, construction review, and field troubleshooting.

Kate Bubriski, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, is a Principal and Director of Sustainability & Building Performance with Arrowstreet. Over the last twenty years, Kate has completed numerous high-performing buildings, working with clients to ensure building performance simultaneously creates social, health, environmental, and economic benefits. She is a national leader in net zero energy, embodied carbon, building certifications, materials evaluation, and occupant engagement.

Alison Nash, AIA, LEED AP ID+C, CPHC, WELL AP, is an Associate and Sustainability Coordinator with Sasaki. Alison inspires integrated design teams to deliver sustainable design outcomes for a wide-range of projects that include planning, urban design, landscape, ecology, architecture, and interiors. In addition, Alison guides and contributes to workflows and analysis tools to lower embodied and operational carbon and to advance healthy material selections across Sasaki’s built projects. Alison is a contributor and technical advisor for Sasaki’s Carbon Conscience open source tool.

Rebecca Berry, AIA, LEED AP, leads Finegold Alexander’s higher education, institutional and religious practice areas. She is also Finegold Alexander’s Director of Sustainability, promoting sustainable design practices, conversations and reviews firm wide. Rebecca is also Director of FA Energy, a new Firm division which is focused on providing integrated solutions for decarbonizing existing and historic structures and helping institutions, municipalities and state agencies achieve their climate goals.

Series Sessions
TEDI ModelingThis session will review the method and best practices of conducting a Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) model as required for compliance with the Stretch Energy Code.
Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 1: Exploring the Basics This session will explore the prescriptive envelope requirements of the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code, methods for determining u-factors of assemblies, and how to calculate the component performance calculation.
Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 2: Derating New ConstructionThis session will explain thermal bridge types, how to derate for each one, and how to perform calculations to determine the u-factor of an assembly accounting for the derating.
Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 3: Derating Existing BuildingsThis session will build upon Part 2 with a focus on existing buildings.
Specifying Your Building Envelope to Meet the New Mass Energy CodeThis session will cover some common project types and focus on what to do early in the project to successfully meet new building envelope requirements in your specifications.

Session Learning Objectives
1. Be able to identify typical thermal bridges in existing buildings.2. Differentiate between the building enclosure requirements for Alterations, Change of Occupancy, and Additions.3. Understand the common thermal bridges unique to existing buildings, and how to best mitigate the ones that are mitigatable. 4. Understand the balance between window and opaque wall U-values, particularly with interior-insulated enclosure retrofit strategies.5. Clarify how hygrothermal considerations relate to existing building enclosure retrofits.6. Complete a derating exercise on an example building.

Pricing Bundle Available
Register for one, multiple, or all five sessions in the series. A discount bundle is available to attend all five sessions. Visit the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training Series page for details and instructions to register for multiple sessions.

Funding Grants Available: Submit by November 26th, 2024
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.
You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application.
Course ID#: C-11530Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $79.00 per course per trainee
Express Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date.
The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
Refer to the main training page for grant deadlines for each session.

Emerging Professionals Special Roundtable: Year in Review
2024-12-12 15:00 - 16:00
Emerging Professionals Special Roundtable: Year in Review
Time: 3:00pm – 4:00pm | Location: Virtual
Join the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for a special year-end Roundtable! We will provide an overview of Built Environment Plus and the Emerging Professional Community, and review Emerging Professionals Community event highlights from 2024. Then, we will engage in a brainstorming session around Emerging Professionals Roundtables, social events, and other ideas/feedback for the upcoming year. Participation from both new and current members is encouraged! This Roundtable will be held virtually over Zoom and will take the place of our standard in-person monthly Roundtable. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals.

Workforce Training Fund Program | Office Hours
2024-12-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Join us for this office hour to learn more about workforce training grants and the changes made to the application process.
Questions? Refer to our Workforce Training page and feel free to reach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org.

This office hour is for anyone interested in learning more about workforce training grants and the important changes made to the application process and eligibility. Join BE+ and the Education team for a live, virtual office hour to review the recent changes to the Workforce Training grant policy updates and review the grant deadlines for upcoming trainings. We are happy to provide this opportunity for our community to learn and share feedback in real time.

Living Future Roundtable
2024-12-05 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual Event
Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.
The December Living Future Roundtable is an opportunity to look back on the year we’ve had as a Community. It’s a chance to reflect on the year’s topics, what resonated, and what possibly we wish went deeper or in different directions. We’ll also take a moment to look ahead into 2025 and get excited for where the conversation will take us next!
Reach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns.

Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members.
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.

Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance
2024-12-04 15:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.
Reach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns.

Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members.
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.

Women in Green
2024-12-04 08:00 - 11:30 | Wentworth Institute of Technology, 550 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Leveraging our intergenerational community of womenfor continuous learning and collective progress
OUR BIGGEST WOMEN IN GREEN EVENT OF THE YEAR!

Visit the Women in Green 2024 Webpage

Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 2: Derating New Construction
2024-12-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
About the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training SeriesLearn more about the MA Stretch Energy Code envelope requirements. Built Environment Plus has collaborated with AIA Massachusetts and the Sponsors of Mass Save® to develop this brand new series for mid-level architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, envelope consultants and contractors. Attend one, multiple, or all sessions depending on your training needs.
About the Session: Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 2In order to fully account for the thermal loss of exterior wall assemblies, derating calculations need to be performed. Derating for clear field, linear, and point thermal bridges is necessary. This session will describe each of these thermal bridge types, how to derate for each one, and demonstrate calculations to determine the u-factor of an assembly accounting for the derating. We will utilize three methods for accounting for thermal bridges including prescriptive, reference, and modeled. This session will engage attendees in real world calculation examples, and attendees will then use a sample project to do their own calculations. While some portions of this course may be applicable to low-rise residential buildings, the course will focus on commercial and multifamily buildings that fall under the 225 CMR 23.00 code.

Trainees who provide their AIA Member number with registration will earn 2 AIA LU | HSW learning units for this training.
This is a live, online training led by Andrew Steingiser and Luc Nahrgang with RDH Building Science Inc; Kate Bubriski with Arrowstreet; Frances Rubino with Elkus Manfredi Architects; and Alison Nash and Kyle Richard with Sasaki.

Andrew Steingiser, RA, CPHC, LEED AP, is the Passive House lead in RDH’s Boston office and a Senior Project Architect. Andrew engages building owners and design teams as an early-phase design partner, consulting with them on scalable climate-resilient solutions. He champions operational and embodied carbon reduction of the built environment through clean, resilient, and future-proof buildings. An expert on local and regional regulations, Andrew helps RDH’s clients future proof their projects.

Lucas Narhgang, PE, is a Principal and Building Science Specialist with the RDH Boston team. He is a Principal for both new construction and existing buildings projects, including rehabilitation and renewal projects for existing buildings and enclosure consulting and building enclosure commissioning (BECx) on new construction. Lucas performs a variety of services on these projects, including enclosure design review, detail development, performance specifying, construction review, and field troubleshooting.

Kate Bubriski, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, is a Principal and Director of Sustainability & Building Performance with Arrowstreet. Over the last twenty years, Kate has completed numerous high-performing buildings, working with clients to ensure building performance simultaneously creates social, health, environmental, and economic benefits. She is a national leader in net zero energy, embodied carbon, building certifications, materials evaluation, and occupant engagement.

Frances Rubino has been an Architect with Elkus Manfredi Architects for 13 years. She leads the firm-wide QAQC group and is a resource for codes, specifications, and exterior construction detailing. She has been leading high performance envelope initiatives in the office and developing thermal compliance documentation to meet the new requirements.

Alison Nash, AIA, LEED AP ID+C, CPHC, WELL AP, is an Associate and Sustainability Coordinator with Sasaki. Alison inspires integrated design teams to deliver sustainable design outcomes for a wide-range of projects that include planning, urban design, landscape, ecology, architecture, and interiors. In addition, Alison guides and contributes to workflows and analysis tools to lower embodied and operational carbon and to advance healthy material selections across Sasaki’s built projects. Alison is a contributor and technical advisor for Sasaki’s Carbon Conscience open source tool.

Kyle Richard, AIA, LEED AP, is a Senior Associate with Sasaki. Kyle is committed to working with interdisciplinary teams and delivering high-performance buildings. Employing sensible design and an exacting attention to detail, Kyle strives to create built environments that model efficiency and functionality. He has experience helping clients realize a range of project types, including commercial, residential, academic, athletics, cultural, and performing arts.

Series Sessions
TEDI ModelingThis session will review the method and best practices of conducting a Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) model as required for compliance with the Stretch Energy Code.
Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 1: Exploring the Basics This session will explore the prescriptive envelope requirements of the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code, methods for determining u-factors of assemblies, and how to calculate the component performance calculation.
Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 2: Derating New ConstructionThis session will explain thermal bridge types, how to derate for each one, and how to perform calculations to determine the u-factor of an assembly accounting for the derating.
Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 3: Derating Existing BuildingsThis session will build upon Part 2 with a focus on existing buildings.
Specifying Your Building Envelope to Meet the New Mass Energy CodeThis session will cover some common project types and focus on what to do early in the project to successfully meet new building envelope requirements in your specifications.

Session Learning Objectives
1. Be able to identify typical thermal bridges in new construction.2. Understand where and how to obtain appropriate clear-field U-values, psi and chi values for thermal bridging.3. Understand when a thermal model is required.4. Understand which new construction code compliance pathways require the component performance alternative and how it relates to the energy modeling being performed in that pathway.5. Complete a derating exercise on an example building.

Pricing Bundle Available
Register for one, multiple, or all five sessions in the series. A discount bundle is available to attend all five sessions. Visit the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training Series page for details and instructions to register for multiple sessions.

Funding Grants Available: Submit by November 12th, 2024
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.
You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application.
Course ID#: C-11529Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $79.00 per course per trainee
Express Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date.
The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
Refer to the main training page for grant deadlines for each session.

LEED for Cities and Communities Pro Training
2024-12-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Two 4-Hour ModulesDecember 2nd & 3rd, 9:00am – 1:00pm

The LEED for Cities and Communities rating system has helped more than 415 projects in creating and operationalizing responsible, sustainable and specific plans for natural systems, energy, water, waste, transportation and many other factors that contribute to the quality of life—revolutionizing the way cities and communities are planned, developed and operated in order to improve their overall sustainability and quality of life. With this course, professionals working in the fields of the built environment, urban planning and sustainability, including consultants, government officials, NGO staff and students, will gain an opportunity to learn from USGBC staff and experts who have certified one or more LEED for Cities and Communities projects.
Important notice for Continuing Education Credits & Resources:In order to ensure participants can access online quizzes, and receive two badges and continuing education credit, each participant should have a USGBC.org account. If not, please open a free account at https://www.usgbc.org/user/login and include the email address you have used to open the USGBC.org address on the course registration form.
If you have provided your GBCI information, USGBC will automatically report GBCI continuing education credits from eligible sessions you attend during this event. A certificate can be provided upon request for any other organizations that you would like to self-report.
This is a live, online training facilitated by USGBC.
The training will be led by Vatsal Bhatt, Paul Wessel, and David Abell, with USGBC; and Neil Angus with Devens Enterprise Commission.

Vatsal Bhatt, USGBCDr. Vatsal Bhatt is Vice President for Communities at the U.S. Green Building Council, where he helped create the LEED for Cities and LEED for Communities rating systems. He is an expert in energy policy and sustainable cities, having led national and international efforts in low-carbon development, smart cities frameworks, and climate resilience, while advising governments, organizations, and technical committees globally.

Paul Wessel, USGBCPaul Wessel works with the USGBC LEED for Cities team on market development and partnerships. He previously worked on economic development for the City of New Haven, Connecticut. He joined USGBC in 2016 through the Parksmart sustainable mobility certification program and has worked on USGBC’s Sustainable SITES Initiative as well. Mr. Wessel believes in the importance of local government in addressing the challenges of resiliency, air quality, equity, and other burdens exacerbated by climate change.

David Abell, USGBCDavid is a Senior Manager on the LEED for Cities team at the U.S. Green Building Council, where he helps over 100 local governments use data to benchmark sustainability, build coalitions, and achieve LEED certification. With a background in urban and environmental planning, David excels at fostering collaboration and using data-driven strategies to support cities in meeting their sustainability goals.

Neil Angus, Devens Enterprise CommissionNeil Angus is the Director of the Devens Enterprise Commission, overseeing the sustainable redevelopment of Devens, a premier eco-industrial park. He is an expert in green building and infrastructure, with credentials as a Certified Environmental Planner and LEED Accredited Professional.

About USGBC
USGBC accelerates and scales transformation of the built environment to minimize climate impacts and enhance the well-being of people, the environment and communities worldwide.
This course is created by the U.S. Green Building Council and is approved for LEED credential maintenance for LEED Accredited Professionals and LEED AP ND.

About LEED for Cities and Communities
The LEED for Cities and Communities framework encompasses social, economic and environmental performance indicators and strategies with a clear, data-driven means of benchmarking and communicating progress for local leaders and the private sector.
LEED for Cities and Communities helps local leaders and private sector to:· Benchmark performance against national and global standards· Demonstrate a commitment to net-zero energy, water and waste as well as carbon neutrality· Operationalize outcomes-oriented policies and strategies centered on sustainability, resilience and social equity· Develop a culture of data-driven decision making, transparency and leadership· Improve the standard of living and quality of life in cities and communities
This training is divided into two separate learning modules (4hr each).LEED for Cities and Communities Training Module 1: Rating System ProParticipants will get to know all credit categories and requirements with examples. Learn from USGBC staff and experts with the knowledge of certifying projects to this rating system.
LEED for Cities and Communities Training Module 2: Certification Process ProLearn about the certification process, best practices and nuances of the data and documentation collection and working with Arc from USGBC staff and industry experts.

Modules & Learning Objectives
Module 1: Rating System Pro1. Benchmark and recognize progressive sustainability strategies, policies and projects by certifying to LEED for Cities and Communities rating system (LfC)2. Integrate advanced sustainability strategies from LfC into sustainability planning and implementation3. Explain the purpose, intent, and requirements of key prerequisites and credits in LfC and the benefits of implementation4. Understand the requirements and the processes for precertification and certification and tools and resources available to projects pursuing LfC
Module 2: Certification Process Pro1. Establish confidence in participants’ ability to pursue LFC certification for their project2. Understand various processes and steps towards achieving the certification3. Familiarize with key concepts, data sources, calculations and narratives4. Learn the value of using Arc for continuous performance measurement and global benchmarking

Continuing Education Credits Available
This course is created by the U.S. Green Building Council and is approved for GBCI credential maintenance hours for LEED Accredited Professionals and LEED AP ND.
· Finish this in-person 8hr training of two modules of four hours each and two respective online quizzes.· Receive two badges: (1) the Rating System Pro, and (2) the Certification Process Pro· Qualify for 8 continuing education credits· Receive a “LEED for Cities and Communities Pro Training Certificate” signed by USGBC president and CEO Peter Templeton· With this Pro Certificate and a LEED AP credential, become eligible to apply for 1 Innovation point on any upcoming or ongoing LEED for Cities and Communities project certification
Important notice for Continuing Education Credits & Resources:In order to ensure participants can access online quizzes, and receive two badges and continuing education credit, each participant should have a USGBC.org account. If not, please open a free account at https://www.usgbc.org/user/login and include the email address you have used to open the USGBC.org address on the course registration form.
If you have provided your GBCI information, USGBC will automatically report GBCI continuing education credits from eligible sessions you attend during this event. A certificate can be provided upon request for any other organizations that you would like to self-report.

Funding Grants Available: Submit by November 11, 2024
The Workforce Training Fund 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, the Express Program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding.
You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application.
Course Name: LEED for Cities and Communities Pro TrainingCourse Express ID: C-11229Course Cost (per trainee): $150.00Training Provider: Built Environment Plus
Express Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date.
The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.

Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training
2024-11-30 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual Event
This training is composed of 8 hours of self-guided content to be completed ahead of attending 8, 3-hour live online training sessions.

Registrants will receive access to self-guided content on December 2nd. With this access, registrants will also be able to select a live online training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options.

About the ClassThe Phius Certified Builder Certification is for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience in construction and/or high performance building. This training prepares construction professionals to understand passive building techniques — airtight enclosures, high-performance window installation, passive design strategies, field quality assurance, and site management. For a project pursuing Phius Certification, these professionals ensure the building is built and operating to the plans and specifications. They are responsible for executing air-sealing and thermal bridge mitigation.

About Phius
Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard, certifies and quality assures passive buildings, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building.

Enrollment and Training Structure
Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content and select a live online session. Access to self-guided materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline.

Part 1
Self-paced online learning modules (roughly 8 hours)
Part 2
Live instruction delivered in eight, 3-hour sessions over 2 weeks (24 hours). See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options.
Professional exam: Starts after live instruction, 4 weeks to complete

Upcoming Live Sessions
December 2 – 13, 2024 | Online | M T Th F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern
January 13 – 24, 2025 | Online | M T Th F / T W Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern
February 18 – 28, 2025 | Online | T W Th F / M T W Th | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern
March 31 – April 11, 2025 | Online | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern
April 28 – May 9, 2025 | Online | M T W F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern
June 2 – 13, 2025 | Online | M T Th F / M T W F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern
July 21 – August 1, 2025 | Online | M T Th F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern
All sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted.

Funding Grants Available: Submit by November 9th, 2024
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. Complete an Express Grant application here.
Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-4262Course cost: $1,950 per trainee*
*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company.
Express Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline, and you must register for the course through BE+, not Phius.
The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.

Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) Training
2024-11-30 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual Event
This training is composed of two phases: 50-60 hours of self-guided content (Phase I) to be completed ahead of attending 8, 3-hour live online training sessions (Phase II).
Registrants will receive access to self-guided (Phase I) content on December 2nd. With this access, registrants will also be able to select a live (Phase II) training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for session options.

About the ClassThis training is intended for Architects and Engineers. CPHCs learn to design to the Phius Certification climate-specific building standard. Projects earning Phius certifications (Phius CORE, Phius ZERO and Phius REVIVE) follow RESNET QA/QC protocols and achieve excellent HERS scores, US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home status, and adhere to EPA indoor airPLUS requirements.

About Phius
Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard, certifies and quality assures passive buildings, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. Phius established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark of Phius used with permission.

Enrollment and Training Structure: Phase I and Phase II
Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content (Phase I) and select a live online (Phase II) session. Access to Phase I materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline.
Phius recommends choosing a Phase II start date that is at least 3-5 months after starting Phase I. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for upcoming Phase II sessions.
Phase IPhase I of the CPHC training comprises a series of pre-recorded online virtual sessions taught by expert instructors, collected readings, recommended resources, and quizzes; altogether comprising about 50-60 hours of learning material. Enrollees have access to Phase I materials for 12 months.
Registrants will have access to the Phase I self-guided training materials for 12 months from the time of registration through Phius. This includes access to the Phase I Online Exam as well, 1 of the 2 required exams for CPHC® certification. The online exam can be taken at a time of your choosing, but must be completed within the 12 month window, and must be completed in one sitting. Additional information about the exam can be found on the Phius training site.
Phase IIThe second phase of the training focuses on design exercises, and WUFI Passive and THERM software training. Both Phase I and II are required to successfully complete the course and to be eligible to take the final exam. Phase II also includes group projects, homework assignments and online tutorials. Phase II consists of eight 3-hour instructor-led training sessions across 2 weeks followed by a design exam.
ExamRegistrants will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of their Phase II session. The exam is due 4 weeks after it opens, and typically takes 20-25 hours to complete.

Upcoming Phase II Sessions
December 9 – 20, 2024 | M T Th F | 12:00-3:00 PM Eastern
January 21 – 31, 2025 | T W Th F / M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern
February 17 – 28, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern
March 17 – 28, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern
All Phase II sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted.

Learning Objectives
1. Learn the principles of passive building design: heat transfer, air-tightness, thermal bridge free detailing, super-insulation, high-efficiency ventilation, moisture control.
2. Perform passive house verification using WUFI® Passive, the next-generation dynamic modeling tool developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IBP and Owens Corning.
3. Perform energy modeling by completing an entire project including energy balancing (static and dynamic).
4. Implement high performance building science principles and passive house techniques in residential, commercial, and retrofit scenarios across all North American climate zones.
5. Study built examples—including mechanical systems—for each North American climate zone.
6. Learn about suitable materials and components available in local U.S. and Canadian markets, and details for passive house applications according to climate.
7. Learn the best air tightness strategies, thermal bridge free detailing, and how to evaluate your design in THERM.
8. Learn how to assure quality and performance for your client from the design process through construction using Phius Certification and QA/QC.

Education Credits
Phius is an AIA National, International, and Distance CES Provider.Phase I: Earn 50 LU/HSW unitsPhase II: Earn 24 LU/HSW units
Phius CPHC Training is approved by GBCIEarn 32 CEU
Continuing education credits are available from the Building Performance InstituteEarn 37.13 CE credits

Technology and Course Requirements
Phase II focuses on energy modeling using WUFI Passive Software. WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion, Bootcamp, or Parallels, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended.

Funding Grants Available: Submit by November 9th
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. Complete an Express Grant application here.
Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-2542Course cost: $1,950 per trainee*
*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company.
Express Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline, and you must register for the course through BE+, not Phius.
The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.

Emerging Professionals Roundtable
2024-11-21 17:30 - 19:00
Emerging Professionals Roundtable
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: Buro Happold, 11 Beacon St. #400, Boston, MA 02108
Join the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community for our monthly Roundtable. We will discuss upcoming Emerging Professionals events, and network over pizza and drinks. Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals.
Buro Happold will be hosting on November 21st, 2024.

Carbon & Energy Roundtable
2024-11-21 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.
This BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable will explore the complexities of creating Campus Decarbonization Roadmaps. The discussion will address how to get started when clients are struggling to develop their roadmaps, team dynamics, and the critical stakeholders involved. The session will also highlight the differing objectives between public and private institutions, examining the balance between full decarbonization and hybrid plans based on available capital. This interactive session encourages participants to share experiences, ask questions, and collaborate on actionable solutions for developing effective decarbonization master plans.
Reach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns.

Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members.
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.

Women in Green Roundtable
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.
Reach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns.

Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members
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.

Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 1: Exploring the Basics
2024-11-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
About the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training SeriesLearn more about the MA Stretch Energy Code envelope requirements. Built Environment Plus has collaborated with AIA Massachusetts and the Sponsors of Mass Save® to develop this brand new series for mid-level architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, envelope consultants and contractors. Attend one, multiple, or all sessions depending on your training needs.
About the Session: Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 1In order to reach the net zero emissions goals of Massachusetts, designers need to focus on the key role the envelope plays in load reduction. This starts with the passive design principles of air tightness, continuous high thermal layer, and condensation control. This session will explain the prescriptive envelope requirements of the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code, detail the methods for determining u-factors of assemblies, and demonstrate calculating the component performance calculation. While some portions of this course may be applicable to low-rise residential buildings, the course will focus on commercial and multifamily buildings that fall under the 225 CMR 23.00 code.

Trainees who provide their AIA Member number with registration will earn 2 AIA LU | HSW learning units for this training.
This is a live, online training led by Andrew Steingiser and Luc Nahrgang with RDH Building Science Inc; Kate Bubriski with Arrowstreet; Kristen Fritsch with Elkus Manfredi Architects; and Alison Nash with Sasaki.

Andrew Steingiser, RA, CPHC, LEED AP, is the Passive House lead in RDH’s Boston office and a Senior Project Architect. Andrew engages building owners and design teams as an early-phase design partner, consulting with them on scalable climate-resilient solutions. He champions operational and embodied carbon reduction of the built environment through clean, resilient, and future-proof buildings. An expert on local and regional regulations, Andrew helps RDH’s clients future proof their projects.

Lucas Narhgang, PE, is a Principal and Building Science Specialist with the RDH Boston team. He is a Principal for both new construction and existing buildings projects, including rehabilitation and renewal projects for existing buildings and enclosure consulting and building enclosure commissioning (BECx) on new construction. Lucas performs a variety of services on these projects, including enclosure design review, detail development, performance specifying, construction review, and field troubleshooting.

Kate Bubriski, AIA, CPHC, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwel Ambassador, is a Principal and Director of Sustainability & Building Performance with Arrowstreet. Over the last twenty years, Kate has completed numerous high-performing buildings, working with clients to ensure building performance simultaneously creates social, health, environmental, and economic benefits. She is a national leader in net zero energy, embodied carbon, building certifications, materials evaluation, and occupant engagement.

Kristen Fritsch AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, is Director of Sustainability with Elkus Manfredi Architects. Kristen is an architect with 25 years of experience in design and sustainability. She is part of the QAQC Steering committee for the firm-wide QAQC group focusing on understanding the new energy codes and leading efforts to develop new tools to calculate envelope derating and creating and delivering the firm’s internal education series.

Alison Nash, AIA, LEED AP ID+C, CPHC, WELL AP, is an Associate and Sustainability Coordinator with Sasaki. Alison inspires integrated design teams to deliver sustainable design outcomes for a wide-range of projects that include planning, urban design, landscape, ecology, architecture, and interiors. In addition, Alison guides and contributes to workflows and analysis tools to lower embodied and operational carbon and to advance healthy material selections across Sasaki’s built projects. Alison is a contributor and technical advisor for Sasaki’s Carbon Conscience open source tool.

Series Sessions
TEDI ModelingThis session will review the method and best practices of conducting a Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) model as required for compliance with the Stretch Energy Code.
Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 1: Exploring the Basics This session will explore the prescriptive envelope requirements of the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code, methods for determining u-factors of assemblies, and how to calculate the component performance calculation.
Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 2: Derating New ConstructionThis session will explain thermal bridge types, how to derate for each one, and how to perform calculations to determine the u-factor of an assembly accounting for the derating.
Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 3: Derating Existing BuildingsThis session will build upon Part 2 with a focus on existing buildings.
Specifying Your Building Envelope to Meet the New Mass Energy CodeThis session will cover some common project types and focus on what to do early in the project to successfully meet new building envelope requirements in your specifications.

Session Learning Objectives
1. Define U-value, thermal bridging and understand the difference between nominal, clear-field and derated U-values.2. Understand prescriptive pathway limitations and the triggers for the component performance alternative.3. Demonstrate derating exercise for the purposes of prescriptive code compliance, as well as the component performance alternative.4. Become familiar with resources and tools for calculating derating per the Stretch Code.5. Understand considerations for increased insulation in wall assemblies with regard to building physics.6. Examine examples of documentation of Stretch Code requirements in Architectural drawing sets and specifications.7. Understand the role of Comcheck among the component performance alternative and energy modeling requirements.

Pricing Bundle Available
Register for one, multiple, or all five sessions in the series. A discount bundle is available to attend all five sessions. Visit the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training Series page for details and instructions to register for multiple sessions.

Funding Grants Available: Submit by October 29th, 2024
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.
You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application.
Course ID#: C-11528Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $79.00 per course per trainee
Express Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date.
The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
Refer to the main training page for grant deadlines for each session.

Health & Wellness Roundtable
2024-11-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event
Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.
Reach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns.

Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members.
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.

TEDI Modeling
2024-11-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
About the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training SeriesLearn more about the MA Stretch Energy Code envelope requirements. Built Environment Plus has collaborated with AIA Massachusetts and the Sponsors of Mass Save® to develop this brand new series for mid-level architects, engineers, sustainability consultants, envelope consultants and contractors. Attend one, multiple, or all sessions depending on your training needs.
About the Session: TEDI ModelingThis session will review the method and best practices of conducting a Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) model as required for compliance with the Stretch Energy Code. Case studies and lessons learned from permitted buildings will be used to demonstrate model results and balancing adjustments to design through the design process to reach a final compliant model.

Trainees who provide their AIA Member number with registration will earn 2 AIA LU | HSW learning units for this training.
This is a live, online training led by Chris Schaffner and Prachi Sharma with The Green Engineer.

Chris Schaffner, PE, LEED Fellow, is the founder and CEO of The Green Engineer, Inc. For over 36 years, Chris has been involved in many projects incorporating energy efficiency and sustainability across many building types, ranging from high-rise office buildings to small-scale multi-family residential. Chris serves on the Stretch Energy Code Technical Advisory Committee, among other advisory committees and working groups.

Prachi Sharma, LEED AP BD+C, joined The Green Engineer in 2019, as a Building Performance Analyst. Her expertise lies in using modeling and analysis techniques to help teams optimize building performance. Prachi has prior experience in the world of utility incentives and is passionate about helping teams achieve high performance building design, incorporating elements of sustainability and green building together.

Series Sessions
TEDI Modeling
This session will review the method and best practices of conducting a Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) model as required for compliance with the Stretch Energy Code.
Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 1: Exploring the Basics
This session will explore the prescriptive envelope requirements of the 2023 Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code, methods for determining u-factors of assemblies, and how to calculate the component performance calculation.
Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 2: Derating New Construction
This session will explain thermal bridge types, how to derate for each one, and how to perform calculations to determine the u-factor of an assembly accounting for the derating.
Stretch Energy Code Envelope Part 3: Derating Existing Buildings
This session will build upon Part 2 with a focus on existing buildings.
Specifying Your Building Envelope to Meet the New Mass Energy Code
This session will cover some common project types and focus on what to do early in the project to successfully meet new building envelope requirements in your specifications.

Session Learning Objectives
1. Describe the Targeted Performance Pathway (TEDI), and the metrics involved.2. Understand when the TEDI pathway will need to be followed as an option to comply with the new MA Stretch Energy Code.3. Identify the key elements of modeling, interpreting results, and strategies to leverage to comply with TEDI limits.4. Utilize lessons learned from case studies to apply to other projects.

Pricing Bundle Available
Register for one, multiple, or all five sessions in the series. A discount bundle is available to attend all five sessions. Visit the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code Training Series page for details and instructions to register for multiple sessions.

Funding Grants Available: Grant deadline for TEDI Modeling has passed
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.
You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application.
Course ID#: C-11531Course Provider: Built Environment PlusCourse Cost: $175.00/trainee
Express Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date.
The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
Refer to the main training page for grant deadlines for each session.

Phius Certified Consultant (CPHC) Training
2024-10-31 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual Event
This training is composed of two phases: 50-60 hours of self-guided content (Phase I) to be completed ahead of attending 8, 3-hour live online training sessions (Phase II).
Registrants will receive access to self-guided (Phase I) content on November 1st. With this access, registrants will also be able to select a live (Phase II) training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for session options.

About the Class
This training is intended for Architects and Engineers. CPHCs learn to design to the Phius Certification climate-specific building standard. Projects earning Phius certifications (Phius CORE, Phius ZERO and Phius REVIVE) follow RESNET QA/QC protocols and achieve excellent HERS scores, US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home status, and adhere to EPA indoor airPLUS requirements.

About Phius
Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard, certifies and quality assures passive buildings, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. Phius established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark of Phius used with permission.

Enrollment and Training Structure: Phase I and Phase II
Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content (Phase I) and select a live online (Phase II) session. Access to Phase I materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline.
Phius recommends choosing a Phase II start date that is at least 3-5 months after starting Phase I. See Upcoming Phase II Sessions below for upcoming Phase II sessions.
Phase I
Phase I of the CPHC training comprises a series of pre-recorded online virtual sessions taught by expert instructors, collected readings, recommended resources, and quizzes; altogether comprising about 50-60 hours of learning material. Enrollees have access to Phase I materials for 12 months.
Registrants will have access to the Phase I self-guided training materials for 12 months from the time of registration through Phius. This includes access to the Phase I Online Exam as well, 1 of the 2 required exams for CPHC® certification. The online exam can be taken at a time of your choosing, but must be completed within the 12 month window, and must be completed in one sitting. Additional information about the exam can be found on the Phius training site.
Phase II
The second phase of the training focuses on design exercises, and WUFI Passive and THERM software training. Both Phase I and II are required to successfully complete the course and to be eligible to take the final exam. Phase II also includes group projects, homework assignments and online tutorials. Phase II consists of eight 3-hour instructor-led training sessions across 2 weeks followed by a design exam.
Exam
Registrants will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of their Phase II session. The exam is due 4 weeks after it opens, and typically takes 20-25 hours to complete.

Upcoming Phase II Sessions
December 9 – 20, 2024 | M T Th F | 12:00-3:00 PM Eastern
January 21 – 31, 2025 | T W Th F / M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern
February 17 – 28, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern
March 17 – 28, 2025 | M T Th F | 12:00 – 3:00 PM Eastern
All Phase II sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted.

Learning Objectives
1. Learn the principles of passive building design: heat transfer, air-tightness, thermal bridge free detailing, super-insulation, high-efficiency ventilation, moisture control.
2. Perform passive house verification using WUFI® Passive, the next-generation dynamic modeling tool developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IBP and Owens Corning.
3. Perform energy modeling by completing an entire project including energy balancing (static and dynamic).
4. Implement high performance building science principles and passive house techniques in residential, commercial, and retrofit scenarios across all North American climate zones.
5. Study built examples—including mechanical systems—for each North American climate zone.
6. Learn about suitable materials and components available in local U.S. and Canadian markets, and details for passive house applications according to climate.
7. Learn the best air tightness strategies, thermal bridge free detailing, and how to evaluate your design in THERM.
8. Learn how to assure quality and performance for your client from the design process through construction using Phius Certification and QA/QC.

Education Credits
Phius is an AIA National, International, and Distance CES Provider.
Phase I: Earn 50 LU/HSW units
Phase II: Earn 24 LU/HSW units
Phius CPHC Training is approved by GBCI
Earn 32 CEU
Continuing education credits are available from the Building Performance Institute
Earn 37.13 CE credits

Technology and Course Requirements
Phase II focuses on energy modeling using WUFI Passive Software. WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion, Bootcamp, or Parallels, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended.

Funding Grants Available: Submit by October 10th
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. Complete an Express Grant application here.
Course provider: Built Environment Plus
Course ID#: C-2542
Course cost: $1,950 per trainee*
*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company.
Express Grant Eligibility
Employers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline, and you must register for the course through BE+, not Phius.
The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.

Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training
2024-10-31 17:00 - 17:30 | Virtual Event
This training is composed of 8 hours of self-guided content to be completed ahead of attending 8, 3-hour live online training sessions.

Registrants will receive access to self-guided content on November 1st. With this access, registrants will also be able to select a live online training from a list of upcoming sessions scheduled by Phius. See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options.

About the ClassThe Phius Certified Builder Certification is for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience in construction and/or high performance building. This training prepares construction professionals to understand passive building techniques — airtight enclosures, high-performance window installation, passive design strategies, field quality assurance, and site management. For a project pursuing Phius Certification, these professionals ensure the building is built and operating to the plans and specifications. They are responsible for executing air-sealing and thermal bridge mitigation.

About Phius
Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard, certifies and quality assures passive buildings, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building.

Enrollment and Training Structure
Registration for this training occurs on a monthly basis. On the first business day following the registration deadline, registrants will receive instructions via email to gain access to self-guided content and select a live online session. Access to self-guided materials cannot be shared ahead of the registration deadline.Part 1Self-paced online learning modules (roughly 8 hours)
Part 2Live instruction delivered in eight, 3-hour sessions over 2 weeks (24 hours). See Upcoming Live Sessions below for session options.
Professional exam: Starts after live instruction, 4 weeks to complete

Upcoming Live Sessions
December 2 – 13, 2024 | Online | M T Th F | 2:00 – 5:00 PM Eastern
All sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted.

Funding Grants Available: Submit by October 10th, 2024
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. Complete an Express Grant application here.
Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse ID#: C-4262Course cost: $1,950 per trainee*
*The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company.
Express Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training registration deadline, and you must register for the course through BE+, not Phius.
The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.

BE+ Green Building Showcase 2024
2024-10-29 16:00 - 21:30 | One Boston Wharf Road, 1 Boston Wharf Road, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
The BE+ 2024 Green Building Showcase Awards Program & Celebration.
Your Community. Your Projects. Your Showcase.

Visit the GBS24 Webpage

WUFI® Passive Advanced Multifamily Training (Phius)
2024-10-17 | Virtual Event
Two 4-Hour Sessions on October 17th and 18th from 12:00 – 4:00pm

About the ClassWUFI Passive is a powerful tool that can enhance, streamline, and optimize the design and certification of passive building projects if integrated into the design process properly. This course is for multifamily WUFI Passive users that want to take their modeling to the next level – learning pro tips to ensure the full capabilities of the software are utilized – and concepts and skills learned can be applied to other building types. Students will explore tips to speed up and optimize modeling workflows – including insight on supplemental calculators and supporting tools to improve processes and streamline Phius Certification project submissions.
The registration deadline for this training is October 2nd. BE+ recommends registering at least 2 months in advance as seats in this course may fill quickly.
Express Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date, and you must register for the course through BE+, not Phius.

About Phius
Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard, certifies and quality assures passive buildings, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building.

Learning Objectives
1. Learn about quality-related Phius certification requirements such as moisture control guidelines and condensation risk analysis that compliment the WUFI Passive energy model.
2. Learn how to model complex building assemblies, window conditions, custom materials, and account for various types of thermal bridging often found in large scale buildings.
3. Discuss details specific to modeling a multifamily geometry including takeoff dimensions, grouping windows, multiple zones, attached zones and modeling isolated building zones.
4. Learn how to model various multifamily scale mechanical systems including setting up centralized, semi-centralized and decentralized ventilation systems, working with the DHW calculator and accounting for various renewable energy options.

Technology Requirements
WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion, Bootcamp, or Parallels, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended.

Prerequisite
Previous introduction to and use of WUFI Passive modeling software is required. If you have not used the software before, consider the ‘WUFI Passive for Beginners’ course before taking this course.

Funding Grants Available: Submit by September 26th, 2024
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.
You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application.
Course ID#: C-8402Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $450.00Cost type: Per trainee

Emerging Professionals Roundtable
2024-10-10 17:30 - 19:00 | JB&B, 2 Liberty Sq 3rd Floor, Boston, MA, 02109, United States
Emerging Professionals Roundtable
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm | Location: JB&B (2 Liberty Sq 3rd Floor, Boston, MA 02109)
Join this month’s BE+ Emerging Professionals Community Roundtable at JB&B for an insightful session on building electrification followed by Trivia. JB&B will provide an overview of the firm, focusing on approach to electrification and sustainable engineering solutions. The team will dive into key strategies for all-electric building design, particularly for lab environments, sharing lessons learned and best practices from our latest projects. Perfect for those looking to learn about all-electric labs and test their sustainability knowledge over Trivia. Pizza and refreshments will be provided! Registration is free for BE+ Members and Emerging Professionals.

Living Future Roundtable
2024-10-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
Join the BE+ Living Future Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss topics and issues related to International Living Future Institute (ILFI) programs.
Reach out to livingfuture@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns.

Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members.
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.

Certified Passive House Designer (PHI) Training (Atlantic Cohort)
2024-10-10 | Virtual Event
About the Class
This course provides tools, techniques and tips for how to build via passive house principles for all building types, diving into Passive House building concepts and building a foundation of knowledge and skills to integrate PHI building design standards into building projects. This course is specifically designed to teach the international Passive House Standard (PHI) to design and construction professionals in the U.S. and is required prior to taking the CPHD/C professional certification exam.
This training includes approximately 8 weeks of live online training and Q&A sessions, followed by 1 week of exam prep. Trainees who successfully complete the training are eligible to take the certification exam the final week of the course. Additional course materials including access to the on-demand Using PHPP in Passive House Design and Certification course, Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) software individual license, and supplemental exam preparation materials are also provided.
The total cost for the course is $2,295. $1400 is covered by the Express Grant, and an additional $895 fee for on-demand course materials and the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company.
Background photo above is by Steve Pancrate on Unsplash.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Outline the basic building science principles of the Passive House Standard.
Determine strategies for implementing the principles in both design and construction phases.
Describe the role of the Passive House energy model and its relationship to component selection, detailing and execution.
Explain basic energy calculations based on typical building assemblies.

Training Schedule
Week 1 & 2: Modules 1 & 2October 10th, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Kickoff
Week 3: Module 3 – 5October 24th, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session 1
Week 4: Modules 6October 31st, 2024 | 12 – 3 PM ET Webinar 1
Week 5: Modules 7 – 9November 7th, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session 2
Week 6: Module 10 – 12November 14th, 2024 | 12 – 1 PM ET Q&A Session 3
Week 7: Module 13November 21st, 2024 | 12 – 3PM ET Webinar 2
Week 8: Module 14Week of November 25th, 2024
Week 9: Module 15December 2nd, 2024 | 10 – 11 AM ET Tech SetupDecember 5th, 2024 | 12 – 2 PM ET Exam Review
Week 10: PHI CPHD/C Live-Online ExamDecember 10th, 2024 | 10 AM – 1 PM ET

Technology and Course Requirements
Live-Online courses require a personal computer or laptop with a good internet connection, speed, and audio listening capabilities. A web-camera is preferred for Live-Online sessions. Preferred web browsers are Firefox, Chrome, or Chromium-based browsers.
A Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) software individual license is provided.
For PHN On-Demand courses all lessons, topics, and quizzes must be marked complete; any required webinars must be attended; and the post-training survey must be completed. For In-Person & Live-Online multi-day courses, no more than 2 hours can be missed to receive a course completion certificate. This course will prepare you for PHI’s Certified Passive House Designer / Consultant exam.

Education Credits
35 AIA LU/HSW credits & certificate of completion. AIA credits for Live-Online and In-Person Sessions will be reported to AIA by Passive House Network (PHN) if a participant provides their AIA number during registration. All other participants can use the certificate of completion to report continuing education credits either to AIA, or other agencies that recognize the AIA CE credits.

Funding Grants Available: Submit by September 19th, 2024
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.
The total cost for the course is $2,295. $1400 is covered by the Express Grant, and an additional $895 fee for on-demand course materials and the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company.
You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application.
Course ID# C-2881

Certified Passive House Consultant CPHC® Training (Phius)
2024-09-30 | Virtual Event
Phase I: Complete prior to September 30th

Self-guided content (allot 2-3 months, 50-60 hours)

Phase II: September 30th to October 10th

(8) 3-Hour Live Online Sessions

About the Class
This training is intended for Architects and Engineers. CPHCs learn to design to the Phius Certification climate-specific building standard. Projects earning Phius certifications (Phius CORE, Phius ZERO and Phius REVIVE) follow RESNET QA/QC protocols and achieve excellent HERS scores, US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home status, and adhere to EPA indoor airPLUS requirements.
Express Grant Eligibility
Employers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date, and you must register for the course through BE+, not Phius. The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program, and must be paid for out-of-pocket by the company.

About Phius
Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard, certifies and quality assures passive buildings, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building. Phius established the CPHC program in 2008 to distinguish accomplished passive building professionals in the marketplace. CPHC ® is a registered certification mark of Phius used with permission.

Learning Objectives
1. Learn the principles of passive building design: heat transfer, air-tightness, thermal bridge free detailing, super-insulation, high-efficiency ventilation, moisture control.
2. Perform passive house verification using WUFI® Passive, the next-generation dynamic modeling tool developed in partnership with Fraunhofer IBP and Owens Corning.
3. Perform energy modeling by completing an entire project including energy balancing (static and dynamic).
4. Implement high performance building science principles and passive house techniques in residential, commercial, and retrofit scenarios across all North American climate zones.
5. Study built examples—including mechanical systems—for each North American climate zone.
6. Learn about suitable materials and components available in local U.S. and Canadian markets, and details for passive house applications according to climate.
7. Learn the best air tightness strategies, thermal bridge free detailing, and how to evaluate your design in THERM.
8. Learn how to assure quality and performance for your client from the design process through construction using Phius Certification and QA/QC.

Course Enrollment Structure: Phase I and Phase II
Phase I Enrollment
Upon registration and payment, BE+ will send you a link to set up a PHIUS account and start the course on the PHIUS website. If you previously completed training through the Phius Training site, sign into the Training site using your existing username and password
You will have access to the Phase I self-guided training materials for 12 months from your time of registration. This includes access to the Phase I Online Exam as well, 1 of the 2 required exams for CPHC® certification. The online exam can be taken at a time of your choosing, but must be completed within the 12 month window, and must be completed in one sitting. Additional information about the exam can be found on the Phius training site.
Phase I of the CPHC training comprises a series of pre-recorded online virtual sessions taught by expert instructors, collected readings, recommended resources, and quizzes; altogether comprising about 50-60 hours of learning material. Enrollees have access to Phase I materials for 12 months.

Phase II Enrollment
The second phase of CPHC training focuses on design exercises, and WUFI Passive and THERM software training. Both Phase I and II are required to successfully complete the course and to be eligible to take the final exam. Phase II also includes group projects, homework assignments and online tutorials.
All Phase II sessions will be held live online unless otherwise noted. Phase II consists of eight 3-hour instructor-led training sessions across 2 weeks followed by a design exam. See Training Schedule below.
Exam

You will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of your Phase II session. The exam is due 4 weeks after it opens, and typically takes 20-25 hours to complete.

Training Schedule
Phase I: Self-Guided Content
Start 6-8 weeks prior to Phase II start date
Phase II: Live-Online Content
September 30th – October 10th
Session 1: Monday, September 30th | 7:00-10:00pm
Session 2: Tuesday, October 1st | 7:00-10:00pm
Session 3: Wednesday, October 2nd | 7:00-10:00pm
Session 4: Thursday, October 3rd | 7:00-10:00pm
Session 5: Monday, October 7th | 7:00-10:00pm
Session 6: Tuesday, October 8th | 7:00-10:00pm
Session 7: Wednesday, October 9th | 7:00-10:00pm
Session 7: Thursday, October 10th | 7:00-10:00pm
Exam: You will be enrolled in the Phase II Design Exam that opens at the end of your Phase II session.

Education Credits
Phius is an AIA National, International, and Distance CES Provider.
Phase I: Earn 50 LU/HSW units
Phase II: Earn 24 LU/HSW units
Phius CPHC Training is approved by GBCI
Earn 32 CEU
Continuing education credits are available from the Building Performance Institute
Earn 37.13 CE credits

Technology and Course Requirements
Phase II focuses on energy modeling using WUFI Passive Software. WUFI Passive requires Windows OS. If you use a Mac, you must have a working copy of Windows installed. Mac users need to purchase and install VMWare Fusion, Bootcamp, or Parallels, along with a Windows operating system. VMWare Fusion is recommended.

Funding Grants Available: Submit by September 9th, 2024
Grant deadline: September 9th
Employers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Please note that you must submit an Express Grant application minimum of 21 days out from the live training start date. Complete an Express Grant application here.
$1,950.00 is eligible for grant funding. (The total course cost is $2,100. $150 is the cost of the exam and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company).
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.
Course ID#: C-2542
Course provider: Built Environment Plus
Course cost: $1,950.00
Cost type: Tuition

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The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.
Women In Green: Leaders in InnovationFor this roundtable, we aim to explore the experiences of our Subject Matter Experts (and participants) in reinventing the wheel and deviating from standard procedures to meet sustainability goals. We’ll also delve into the challenges faced while driving innovation. As we work toward decarbonizing the built environment and adapting to climate change within an accelerated time frame, fostering innovation and creativity is crucial to our success.
Subject Matter ExpertsErin Glabets | Head of Communications | Sublime SystemsVictoria Pisini | VP of Strategy and Business Operations | EnersionFrances Yang | Structures and Sustainability Specialist | Arup
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Carbon & Energy Roundtable
2024-09-19 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable, a venue for architects, designers, construction managers, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.
This BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable, led by Brightcore, will delve into the technical and practical aspects of geothermal energy systems. Discussion topics will include geothermal system costs, site disruption, space requirements, maintenance, and long-term energy management. The session will also explore district/network geothermal systems and innovative collaborations with cities to utilize public spaces and rights-of-way, providing a comprehensive view of this sustainable energy solution. Attendees are encouraged to join this interactive session, bring questions, and share lessons learned!
Reach out to carbonenergy@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries, questions, or concerns.

Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members.
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.

LEED v4 AP Focused Exam Prep Training, In-Person (Boston)
2024-09-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Fort Point Room, Atlantic Wharf, 290 Congress St, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
4 Hour LEED v4 AP Focused Exam Prep Training, In-Person (Boston)Followed by Free USGBC LEED v5 Leadership Series Event
About the TrainingAre you planning to earn your LEED AP professional credential? Join BE+ and The Green Engineer for this in-person, focused exam preparatory training to kickstart or enhance your study process. The LEED AP BD+C exam covers three areas– Recognition, Application, and Analysis. Accredited individuals must be able to identify the key components of the LEED BD+C Rating System. This course will target key concepts and calculations required for the following LEED credit categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy & Atmosphere, Materials & Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. Completing this course will help to prepare attendees for the LEED AP professional credential.
This course will be taught by The Green Engineer.

About the LEED v5 Event
Following the LEED v4 training, join U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) staff and local experts for a discussion around the next iteration of the LEED green building certification system, LEED v5. Learn more and register for this FREE session here, which includes lunch from 12-12:30pm.
Registration for the LEED v4 training does not automatically register you for the LEED v5 event hosted by USGBC.

Location Details
Both the LEED v4 Training and the USGBC LEED v5 Leadership Series Event will be held at:
Atlantic Wharf290 Congress Street, 2nd FloorBoston, MA 02210
The LEED v4 Training will be at the Pearl Street room in the BSA Space.The USGBC LEED v5 Event will be in the Fort Point Room, where lunch will be provided.

Funding Grants Available: Submit by August 27th, 2024
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.
You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application.
Course ID#: C-10961Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $350Cost type: Per trainee

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Phius Certified Builder (CPHB) Training
2024-09-16 | Virtual Event
Eight 3-Hour Sessions from September 16th to 26th

About the Class
The Phius Certified Builder Certification is for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience in construction and/or high performance building. This training prepares construction professionals to understand passive building techniques — airtight enclosures, high-performance window installation, passive design strategies, field quality assurance, and site management. For a project pursuing Phius Certification, these professionals ensure the building is built and operating to the plans and specifications. They are responsible for executing air-sealing and thermal bridge mitigation. This training is delivered live, online over 8 days.
The cost of the certification exam is not covered by the Express Grant Program, and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company.
Registration closes on August 26th.

About Phius
Phius (Passive House Institute US) trains and certifies professionals, maintains the Phius climate-specific passive building standard, certifies and quality assures passive buildings, certifies high-performance building products and conducts research to advance high-performance building.

Training Schedule
Session 1: Monday, September 16th – 2:00-5:00pmSession 2: Tuesday, September 17th – 2:00-5:00pmSession 3: Wednesday, September 18th – 2:00-5:00pmSession 4: Thursday, September 19th – 2:00-5:00pmSession 5: Monday, September 23rd – 2:00-5:00pmSession 6: Tuesday, September 24th – 2:00-5:00pmSession 7: Wednesday, September 25th – 2:00-5:00pmSession 8: Thursday, September 26th – 2:00-5:00pm

Funding Grants Available: Submit by August 26th, 2024
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.
Express Grant EligibilityEmployers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. In order to be eligible for Express Program grant reimbursement, an Express Program grant application must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the live-session start date, and you must register for the course through BE+, not Phius.
$1,950.00 is eligible for grant funding for this course. (The total course cost is $2,100. $150 is the cost of the exam and must be paid out-of-pocket by the company). Complete an Express Grant Application.
Course ID#: C-4262Course provider: Built Environment PlusCourse cost: $1,950.00Cost type: Per trainee

A Walk in the Woods
2024-09-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Wellesley College Global Flora Conservatory, 106 Central Street, Wellesley, MA, 02481, United States
Join the Living Future Community to tour the Wellesley College award-winning Global Flora Conservatory and walk through their Edible Food Forest and other landscape oriented infrastructure.
We will focus on how our built environment can (or can’t) enhance the ecosystems we are embedded in. We will have some special guests who can push us to think in ever wider ways about how we live in our world and care for all of life.

Meet for the Walk in the Woods at the entrance to the Wellesley Botanic Garden. We will start our walk (and talk) at 10 am from there.

Free, all day visitor parking is available at the Davis parking garage on campus. This is the preferred visitor parking area, and there are many spots available inside the garage. There is no time limit on these parking spots. If the parking gate is lowered at any time, use the buzzer at the gate to connect to Campus Safety; let them know you are visiting the Botanic Gardens, and they will let you in. Plan for a scenic ~10 min walk from the garage to WCBG Visitor Center.

There are also some limited parking spots near the Botanic Garden entrance.

If you arrive by Commuter Rail, Enter the College Gate at the four-way intersection of Central St. and Weston, and follow the wide asphalt path (Fiske path) bordering the Botanic Gardens along your right – you’ll see some trees with labels on them and a sign for “Fiske Path entrance” down into the Arboretum. You can begin exploring the Arboretum here. We will meet at the WCBG Botanic Garden Entrance.
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