With this training course you will learn the basic knowledge of the Living Building Challenge–a philosophy, advocacy tool, and certification program that addresses development at all scales. The Living Building Challenge is the built environment’s most rigorous performance standard. It calls for the creation of building projects that operate as cleanly, beautifully, and efficiently as […]
** Living Building Challenge (LBC) Roundtable has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see you at upcoming Living Future Collaborative events!** USGBC MA’s mission is to drive sustainable and regenerative design, construction, and operation of the built environment. The only way to accomplish our mission is to collaborate with community […]
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EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. MEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the […]
Greenbuild is the largest annual event for green building professionals worldwide to learn and source cutting edge solutions to improve resilience, sustainability, and quality of life in our buildings, cities, and communities. This year’s event theme is “A New Living Standard.”
GBCI: 0920019344 In this session thought leaders from a national lab, a utility company, and a building design firm discuss if cheap, plentiful, green energy lies beyond today’s net zero energy trend. As more net zero energy buildings and utility scale photovoltaic projects come on line, the combined power generated by renewable energy sources is […]
Waste is a big part of the environmental impact of our buildings. In 2003, 170 million tons of construction and demolition waste were generated in the US and, of that, 61% from nonresidential construction projects. This third course in a series directed at LEED for contractors, will provide you with tools and resources to effectively […]
This session will include a presentation on essential tips and tricks for networking, including: finding networking groups that fit your profession leveraging your network to land new opportunities developing lasting relations within your network building a niche brand for yourself using social media to your advantage Directions/Travel Guidance: Park Street Station is the closest stop […]
This meeting will reconsider the Collaborative project in New Bedford, and consider what we learned and where we should go from here. This meeting is part of the Living Community Challenge; learn more at the International Living Future Institute website. This event is organized by the Living Future Collaborative of New England. This event is […]
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. MEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the […]
GBCI: 0920019345 This session will present zero energy design as cost-competitive strategy for commercial buildings by sharing the latest research and guidance from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL), and showcasing the different paths to zero energy taken by REI, Suncoast Credit Union and others. The Department of Energy […]
Occurring partway through the Nordic House design process, this panel session will share lessons learned from Minnesota pioneers of the WELL Building Standard. After a brief overview of WELL and introduction to the project, a diverse panel of Nordic House team members will share their different perspectives of WELL, from design to development, leasing, and […]
Please join us as we hold a working session to develop consensus around what we believe are the core concepts that should be included in the Net Zero Stretch Code. This drafted proposal could become the standard that which other proposals are compared to. We will review precedent net zero codes and standards, gather input […]
GBCI: 0920016469 This session discusses new technological optimizations in highway and road systems, how creating food development and promoting agriculture is an essential component to becoming a Smart City. Course Objectives: Identify the benefits of agriculture in urban environments. Understand the different components of the local food system that have opportunities for smart technology implementation. […]
This session looks at the Living Building Challenge (LBC) petals and imperatives that directly affect people - health, sense of self, and sense of delight. We will look specifically at the less technical and more empathetic petals in the LBC: Place, Health and Happiness, Equity, and Beauty are LBC petals where human-ness lives. We want […]
About the Class 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. The 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 […]
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. MEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the […]
Date: Jan 28th, 2020 | Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm | Location: Payette HQ | 290 Congress St, Boston, MA, 02210 It’s that time of the year again, when we all come together to celebrate the volunteers, members, and successes that make our USGBC MA community amazing! We’re ringing in the new year with food and drinks and an awards ceremony for […]
GBCI: 0920020398 Learn how to document the least implemented requirements in LEED v4 Materials and Resources credit category from an expert life cycle assessment (LCA) practitioner. Course Objectives: Gain understanding of what life cycle assessment (LCA) is, including specific terms and definitions. Define what whole building LCA (WBLCA) is and how it is applied within […]
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. MEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the […]