BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Built Environment Plus X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180842 CREATED:20210711T191258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T191349Z UID:10001681-1626696000-1626701400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - STUDENT LIFE DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around higher education existing building work! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about projects at Boston University and Emerson College.\n  \nThe Little Buildingdesigned by Elkus Manfredi Architectsfor Emerson College \nPresenters:Ross Cameron RIBAvice president\, Elkus Manfredi Architects \nMargaret Ingsinterim vice president for Government & Community Relations\, Emerson College \nMichelle Lambertfounding principal\, Lambert Sustainability \n— \nAlan and Sherry Leventhal Centerdesigned by Goody Clancyfor Boston University \nPresenters:Dennis Carlberg AIAdirector of Sustainability\, Boston University \nLori Ferriss AIAdirector of Sustainability and Climate Action\, Goody Clancy \nArjun Mande AIAassociate principal\, Goody Clancy \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-student-life/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_ED-FAC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180842 CREATED:20210330T133857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T205414Z UID:10001646-1626717600-1626723000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting DESCRIPTION:*EPMA meetings are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nEMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with the green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nTYPICAL MEETING AGENDA: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and BE+ updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. Below is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nMEETING ACCESS: https://zoom.us/j/95860673399?pwd=R1RlTkhOOGIyYmVacGNuYmQ2ZkJvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: d1^6Vth \nDial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: 964501Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab8QDwbcWc \nA BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA: The Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EPMA\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nEPMA Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-37/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:EPMA,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EPMAMeetingGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180842 CREATED:20210617T202938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T222140Z UID:10001679-1626868800-1626874200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Dangers of PFAS Chemicals in the Built Environment DESCRIPTION:BE IN THE KNOW\n \n \n \n \n \n Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large class of thousands of chemicals that are found in a wide range of building products\, including roofing\, paints and coatings\, sealants\, caulks\, adhesives\, fabrics and more. PFAS provide desirable functions such as weatherproofing\, corrosion prevention\, lubrication\, friction reduction\, and grease and water resistance\, but they don’t break down\, and can bioaccumulate in the soil\, water\, and even in living things. Health studies of some PFAS show them to be hazardous to humans\, with documented effects including kidney and testicular cancer\, elevated cholesterol\, liver disease\, decreased fertility\, and thyroid problems. \nA recently released report\, “Building a Better World: Eliminating Unnecessary PFAS in Building Materials” by researchers at the Green Science Policy Institute\, provides an introduction to this class of chemicals\, and shows they’re ubiquitous in products used in our sector. The good news is that work done by the AEC community over the last decade to drive the market toward healthier materials has resulted in a plethora of transparency labels and optimized products\, so the transformation framework needed to accelerate the reduction of PFAS in building products is in place. Regulations\, on both the state and federal level\, are also under development\, and when enacted\, should provide a clear signal to manufacturers to eliminate PFAS in certain consumer products\, and develop safer alternatives. \nThe goal of the session is to help all interested parties understand where PFAS might be found\, develop strategies to eliminate them in their work\, and illuminate the long term efforts needed to identify safer alternatives for use in buildings. In addition to presentations by experts\, small group sessions will be used to ensure everyone has an opportunity to engage and increase their understanding. \nPrior to the workshop: It is recommended participants review the Green Science Policy Institute Report on this page\, as well as\, the video on the hazards of PFAS. \n  \n  \nThis event is approved for the following continuing education credits: \n\n1.5 LU/HSW AIA credits\n1.5 General LFA CE credits\n\n \n  \nWorking Agenda: \n\nWelcome by BE+ Clean Water Action\nIntroduction – Integrated Ecostrategy\nOverview of the Problem – Green Science Policy Institute\n#1: Prioritization\n#2: Action\nClosing\n\n  \nSpeakers: \n\nMeredith Elbaum\, Executive Director of Built Environment Plus\nLaura Spark\, Sr. Policy Advocate at Clean Water Action (MA)\nHannah Ray\, Ph.D\, Science and Policy Fellow at Green Science Policy Institute\nCharley Stevenson\, Principal at Integrated Eco Strategy\n\n  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstand the basics of perfluorinated chemicals and how they function in building products.\nBegin to identify PFAS in your scope of influence–in the products you make\, specify\, and/or purchase.\nDevelop an action plan for identifying PFAS in products in whatever space you practice.\nDevelop strategies for eliminating PFAS in your work and the wider building community.\n\n  \nAlternative Title: Addressing PFAS in the Built Environment for Public and Environmental Health \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n READ THIS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n WATCH THIS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n HOST\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n PARTNERS\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPONSOR\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JOIN US\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSCHOLARSHIP FORM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Scholarships for our events and trainings are provided by our friends at the R.W. Kern Center. Apply for free admission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would free registration to Addressing PFAS in the Built Environment do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 1 + 7 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/addressing-pfas-in-the-built-environment-for-public-and-environmental-health/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/DangerPFASChemicals.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210726T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180842 CREATED:20210711T191946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T191952Z UID:10001682-1627300800-1627306200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around multifamily existing building work! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about senior living and affordable housing.\n  \nMystic Waterworksdesigned by DiMella Shafferfor Somerville Housing Authority \nPresenters:Brian Langtondirector of Modernization\, Somerville Housing Authority \nFrank Valdez AIAprincipal\, DiMella Shaffer \n— \nArlington Pointdesigned by ICON Architecture \nPresenters:Bethany Moody AIAproject architect\, ICON Architecture \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-multifamily-housing/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_HOUSING.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180842 CREATED:20210702T171245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210720T201847Z UID:10001680-1627462800-1627466400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Workforce Training Open House: Let’s Get You FREE Training $$$ DESCRIPTION:Since 2018\, Built Environment Plus has directed $1.2M of Workforce Training Funds to the MA green building community\, which has provided FREE training for 800+ individuals. This education effort is driving sustainable and regenerative design\, construction\, and operations of the built environment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! \nCome learn why participating in the NEW Express Program or existing General Program from the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) is a smart move for you and the planet and see how Built Environment Plus is curating important training to meet the needs of the local building industry for this moment. \nThe WTFP is a program of MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Participation is Crucial \nBuilt Environment Plus is committed to upholding our mission to promote\, train\, and advocate for all forms of sustainable and regenerative building from design\, construction\, and ongoing operations. We are focused on bringing relevant instruction to address the needs of the design\, construction\, and operations workforce in order to make this happen. \nBusinesses that participate in our offered training will develop industry leading skills in: \n\nIntegrative Design Planning and Strategies for High Performance Buildings\nCurrent Green Design Standards\nGreen Building Rating Systems\nOccupant Health & Wellness\nEnergy Efficiency & Carbon Management\nOperations and Management of Green Buildings\nCritical Leadership Thinking and Strategies\nBusiness Operations Software and Tools\nBuilding Industry Software and Tools\n\nView our training catalogue to see some of the training that would be available to you! \n  \nBoth Programs could fund up to 100% of your training! \nThe Express Program is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, Express is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Join us and learn more about this opportunity. More information can be found on the Express Program Website. \nAll business sizes can get funding towards training\, those with 100 or less employees in MA can get 100% covered up to $3K per person per course until $30k is reached for the calendar year\, and those with more than 100 employees can get up to 50% covered up to the same amounts per calendar year. \nWith the General Program Businesses of any size in Massachusetts can apply for up to $250\,000 of training in a 2-year period.  BE+ works with companies to develop a curriculum to meet their business goals.  This process begins with a training catalogue with nearly 200 courses. We write the application and then administer the grant on behalf of our clients. Companies then match the grant amount with the cost of employee time. \nMaking connections to green building experts through training instruction is a key perk in addition to gaining leading knowledge helping to advance our ability to create a healthy\, equitable\, and sustainable built environment. \n  \nThe Workforce Training Fund is a state fund financed entirely by Massachusetts employers\, and enacted into law in July 1998. Its purpose is to provide resources to Massachusetts businesses and workers to train current and newly hired employees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The Workforce Training Grant has supported Payette staff in learning new tools and skills that enables us to continue to push our designs in order to create better buildings.” \n Andrea Love\n Principal and Director of Building Science\, Payette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Utilizing this program for a series of whole office engagements around design excellence was a great boon to Goody Clancy because direct costs were completely covered.  The workshops\, led by Barbra Batshalom of the Sustainable Performance Institute\, were a major step forward in ensuring that all members of the firm\, including marketing\, accounting\, and support\, understand the values and goals of our sustainability/design excellence framework plan.” \n Lori Ferriss\n Director of Sustainability and Climate Action\, Goody Clancy URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/workforce-training-open-house-lets-get-you-free-training/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Green Building Training Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WFTPOpenHouseGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210802T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180842 CREATED:20210711T192959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T193004Z UID:10001683-1627905600-1627911000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - COMMERCIAL WORKPLACES AND MIXED-USE DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around adaptive reuse for commercial workplaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about developer-driven workplace projects.\n  \nCongress Squaredesigned by Arrowstreetfor Related Beal \nPresenters:Kate Bubriski AIAdirector of Sustainability & Building Performance\, Arrowstreet \nAmy Korte AIApresident\, Arrowstreet \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nPost @ 200 Smithdesigned by CBTfor Anchor Line Partners \nPresenters:Maren Reepmeyer AIAprincipal\, CBT \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-commercial-workplaces-and-mixed-use/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_WORKPLACE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T103000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180842 CREATED:20210712T142718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211118T201336Z UID:10001688-1627983000-1627986600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Living Future Roundtable: Carbon Mitigation at Scale DESCRIPTION:We will look at carbon from the large scale and in terms of circular economic principles.\nThe Roundtable will kick off with a couple of short (5 minute) presentations on carbon mitigation actions and regulations at the state and city levels\, followed by a short overview of how circular economic principles can serve to support carbon mitigation efforts. This is all followed by a roundtable discussion. \nThis is unique opportunity to discuss decarbonization strategies with representatives from the City of Boston and the State. \n  \nSPEAKERS \nJim Newman\, Principal\, Linnean Solutions \nDiAnn Tufts and Jim Newman are co-facilitators of the New England Living Future Collaborative. Both are Living Future Ambassadors. \n  \nAGENDA \n\nSpeaker from the City of Boston office of Energy and Environment\nSpeaker from the Massachusetts Decarbonization Roadmap team\nJim Newman will present the principles and an example of circular economy\nOpen roundtable discussion of where to put our efforts.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. \nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. \nBenefits for all membership types are the same with a few exceptions\, including free admission to events like this\, and a minimum 15% discount on other events. Please note corporate membership with USGBC National is NOT the same as individual membership with Built Environment Plus. Not sure if you are a member of BE+? Check here. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Built Environment Plus’s Living Future Collaborative New England promotes the Living Building Challenge and other ILFI programs. The Collaborative promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. Learn more about the Collaborative and the International Living Future Institute here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-future-collaborative-zero-carbon-roundtable/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Living Future Collaborative,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/LivingFutureRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210807T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180842 CREATED:20210729T164107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T164842Z UID:10001701-1628341200-1628352000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Summer Picnic DESCRIPTION:Hey you! Yes\, you! What’s your sustainability passion? We want to know!\nJoin us for EPMA’s Annual Summer Picnic where we’ll be talking about all things sustainability from professional projects to personal lifestyles and goals!\nAfter a long year of virtual events\, we are excited to be re-uniting to enjoy some fresh air\, green grass\, good company\, and conversation! We’ve chosen the beautiful and relaxing Chandler Pond/Gallagher Park to enjoy peaceful waterside comradery; our own hidden oasis in the city! \nParadise as it may be\, we want to exercise caution in light of the continued impacts of Covid-19\, so we will be encouraging social distancing\, wearing a mask covering your nose and mouth\, and respecting the boundaries of other attendees! \nWe will also be asking that you bring your own blanket or chair and your favorite snacks! \n  \nHere’s a breakdown of what to expect and when: \n1PM- 1:45 PM: Folks arriving\, introductions \n1:45PM – 2:30PM: Break off into groups of 3 or 4 to discuss your passions and experiences while meeting new people and reconnecting with your buddies! Rotate groups every 15 minutes \n2:30PM – 3:15PM: Return to the large group and share the different aspects of sustainability that came up\, as well as anything you learned from your break-out groups \n3:15PM – 3:45PM: Mingle! Did you start a conversation you wanted to return to? Is there someone you haven’t had the chance to meet and want to introduce yourself? Now’s the time! \n3:45PM – 4PM: Wrap-up and thank you for attending! \n  \nLocation Notes: \nChandler Pond/Gallagher Park – 144 Kenrick St\, Boston\, MA 02135 \nWe will likely be set up somewhere along the paved path to the west of the pond. \nThere are no restrooms on site\, attendees should plan accordingly\, there is free street parking on-site however. It is about a 15 minute walk North of the Boston College T stop \n  \nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts (EPMA) Committee \nThis event is FREE for BE+ EPMA Members and Emerging Professionals who have been in the green building industry for 3 years or less. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-summer-picnic/ LOCATION:Gallagher Park\, 140 Kenrick St\, Boston\, Massachusetts\, 02135\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,EPMA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EPMAPicnicGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210809T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210711T193846Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T193851Z UID:10001684-1628510400-1628515800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - K-12 SCHOOLS DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around adaptive reuse and renovation for K-12 schools! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about making space for these essential learning places.\n  \nEliot Innovation Schooldesigned by Finegold Alexander Architectsfor Boston Public Schools \nPresenters:Rebecca Berry AIAprincipal + president\, Finegold Alexander Architects \nChristopher Lane AIAprincipal\, Finegold Alexander Architects \nTraci Griffith Walkerprincipal\, Eliot Innovation School \n— \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-k-12-schools/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_ED-FAC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T163000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210729T144721Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T145332Z UID:10001700-1628694000-1628699400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Pathways to Low Carbon Buildings in Somerville DESCRIPTION:Somerville’s overlay zoning requirements can be met with Passive House or Zero Carbon. Learn about how it works.\nThe City of Somerville has adopted new requirements for high performance buildings in a number of Zoning Overlay Districts in the City. Passive House certification  and ILFI’s Zero Carbon certification are two of the key pathways to meeting these requirements. \nThis discussion will start with a presentation by Oliver Seller-Garcia from the City of Somerville about how the requirements work and what they are attempting to achieve. Oliver will be followed by Aaron Gunderson from Passive House Mass and Jacob Bloom from Cambridge Seven to talk about Passive House and Zero Carbon certifications.  \nMost of the time in this discussion will be spent on open discussion and questions about how these pathways work\, what are the issues\, and what are the benefits. This discussion should be valuable for developers and designers\, as well as municipal regulators and stakeholders. \n  \nWorking Agenda: \n\nIntroduction to the Built Environment Plus and the Living Future Collaborative;\nOliver Sellers-Garcia will talk about the City of Somerville pathways to high performance in the Zoning Overlay District;\nAaron Gunderson will describe Passive House certification and how it fits into the Somerville requirements;\nJacob Bloom will describe ILFI’s Zero Carbon certification and how it fits into Somerville’s requirements;\nAn open discussion of the requirements and pathways facilitated by Living Future Collaborative Co-Facilitator Jim Newman.\n\n  \nLearning Objectives:  \n\nUnderstand the zoning requirements for Somerville Zoning Overlay Districts\nExperience the value of pursuing the Passive House and Zero Carbon pathways to high performance buildings\nDevelop an approach for your organization to meet Somerville’s requirements\nRefine your thinking through discussion with other experts\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Oliver Sellers-Garcia\n Speaker \n Oliver is the Director of Sustainability and Environment at City of Somerville. After ten years of consulting in urban planning\, sustainability\, and finance\, Oliver now leads a multidisciplinary government agency responsible for addressing climate change in New England’s most densely populated city. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Aaron Gunderson\n Speaker \n Aaron is the Executive Director of Passive House Massachusetts\, overseeing member engagement\, public outreach\, educational programing\, and organizational administration. He is a Certified Passive House Tradesperson and an accredited LEED professional. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacob Bloom\n Speaker \n Jacob Bloom is a Living Future Ambassador and Associate at CambridgeSeven\, a Cambridge-based interdisciplinary architecture and design firm. Working with owners\, developers\, and the community\, Jacob designs projects to be culturally\, ecologically\, and financially responsible. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Newman\n Host / Facilitator \n Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions\, and also is a co-facilitator of the Living Future Collaborative New England here at Built Environment Plus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DiAnn Tufts\n Co-Facilitator \n DiAnn is an Associate and the Director of Sustainability at PCA\, and also a co-facilitator of the Living Future Collaborative New England here at Built Environment Plus. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n JOIN US\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nSCHOLARSHIP FORM \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Scholarships for our events and trainings are provided by our friends at the R.W. Kern Center. Apply for free admission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would free registration to "Pathways to Low Carbon Buildings in Somerville" do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 3 + 7 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/pathways-to-low-carbon-buildings-in-somerville/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future Collaborative,Panel ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/gayatri-malhotra-unsplash-eventimage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210812T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210617T021149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T162906Z UID:10001416-1628758800-1628762400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Lisa Carey-Moore\nCo-Chair: Connie (Tzou) Wijaranakul\nBoard Liason: Jenn Taranto\nBoard Liason: Heather Henriksen\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Schofield\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Lighting (Coming Soon)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Big Wins and Challenges in Building Rating Certifications\n More info to come – Presentations of built projects by local leaders discussing the successes and challenges when using various rating systems to drive health and wellness in the finished design. \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Cancelled\n \n \n \n \n \n \n September - Member Input & Planning Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Materials Universe\n The products we use to construct our buildings and create engaging interior spaces are expected to do more than serve a function or aesthetic. Today’s materials are being asked to have healthier ingredients\, lower embodied carbon and promote circularity\, and\, if they’re really well conceived\, address inequities and injustice throughout their supply chains.\n \nBuilding and product certifications\, as well as commitments like the 2030 Challenge or AIA Material’s Pledge provide us with frameworks for setting materials goals. Research continues to evolve to support\, or even challenge\, the use of certain materials. It’s a lot to stay on top of given that product selection is likely only one facet of our work.\n \nJack Dinning of Brightworks Sustainability\, and a materials consultant to Harvard’s Office of Sustainability\, has been regularly mapping the building products ecosystem\, and is looking to engage practitioners at all levels of experience to share information and strategies for pursuing optimized materials goals.\n \nNote: Attendees will get access to a Miro board prior to the session that will be the focus of the collaborative discussion and once complete\, can serve as a resource for accelerating the work of optimized materials.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Health & Wellness sponsor Superior Essex!\n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-4-2021-08-12/2021-08-12/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210711T194220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T194226Z UID:10001685-1629115200-1629120600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - MISSION-DRIVEN WORKPLACES DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around adaptive reuse for mission-driven workplaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about making existing buildings viable workplaces for innovators looking toward the future.\n  \nThe Swift Factorydesigned by Bruner/Cottfor Community Solutions \nPresenters:Jason Jewhurst AIApartner + principal\, Bruner/Cott \nTodd McCabeproject executive+ vice president of Project Services\, Consigli \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nGreentown Labsdesigned by Silverman Trykowski Associatesfor Greentown Labs \nPresenters:David Silverman AIAprincipal\, Silverman Trykowski Associates \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-mission-driven-workplaces/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_WORKPLACE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210713T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T214424Z UID:10001689-1629136800-1629142200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:*BE+ Emerging Professional Roundtables (EPMA meetings) are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nBE+ EMERGING PROFESSIONALS (EP) The EP group is a great venue for becoming more engaged with the green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nTYPICAL MEETING AGENDA: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EP events and BE+ updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. Below is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nMEETING ACCESS: https://zoom.us/j/95860673399?pwd=R1RlTkhOOGIyYmVacGNuYmQ2ZkJvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: d1^6Vth \nDial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: 964501Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab8QDwbcWc \nA BIT MORE ABOUT THE EP GROUP: The BE+ Emerging Professionals Group is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EP\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nBE+ EP Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-38/2021-08-16/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EmergingProfessionalsRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210617T135918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T140402Z UID:10001667-1629288000-1629291600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nReach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nChair / Moderator: Allison Zuchman\, Senior Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer\nBoard Liason: Jenn Taranto\, Director of Sustainability at STO Building Group\nBoard Liason: Kristen Fritsch\, Sustainability Coordinator at Elkus Manfredi Architects\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics & Featured Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 2022 - Owners and Real Estate Developers\n This roundtable session will include leaders from the real estate development sector and higher education responsible for overseeing their organizations ESG initiatives\, sustainable design\, and green building certification projects. Learn about what led them to their current roles and what unique skills have made them successful. Learn how each are advancing sustainability efforts within their own organizations and within the building sector overall. Gain advice on working most effectively with developers and clients on your projects. Join us and bring your questions! \n  \nFeatured Leaders: \nJenny Whitson – Director\, Sustainability & ESG at IQHQ \nHeather Henriksen – Managing Director\, Office for Sustainability at Harvard University \nNeetu Singh Siddarth – Sustainability Manager at Boston Properties \nRanda Ghattas – Senior Sustainability Project Manager at MIT \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics\n November 2021 – Construction Leaders \nOf all people working construction\, women comprise only 10.3 percent. This roundtable session will include women from Boston area construction companies including a Passive House specialist\,  a sustainability manager\, and project managers.  Learn what led them to work in this industry including how they moved into their current roles\, what challenges they may face and what unique skills have made them successful. \nJoin us for this lively conversation and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nKate Starr – Project Manager at Commodore Builders\nAlex Testa – Project Manager at Siena Construction Company\nCaroline Murray – SPD Senior Project Manager / Sustainability Manager at Turner Construction & SourceBlue Manager\, Architectural Products\n\nModerator: \n\nJenn Taranto – Director of Sustainability\, Global Services at STO Building Group\n\n  \nAugust 2021 – Building Performance Leaders \nThis roundtable session will include three building performance leaders including a founding principal of a woman-owned energy analysis and sustainable design consulting firm\, a building performance analyst with experience working at both an engineering firm and currently a local sustainable design consulting firm\, and a technical principal in a sustainability practice within one of the world’s leading engineering firms. Learn about what led them to their current technical roles and what unique skills have made them successful. Gain some advice if you are interested in pursuing energy analysis work\, and learn how to most effectively work with analysts on your current projects. Join us and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nSamira Ahmadi – Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio LLC\nJasmine Abdollahi – Building Performance Analyst at The Green Engineer\nJoelle Jahn\, Associate – Technical Principal at WSP USA\n\n  \nMay 2021 – Sustainability Directors\, Coordinator\, Manager \nThis roundtable session we have three sustainable design practice leaders representing a small\, medium and large-size design firm joining us to share about their roles and how they integrate sustainable design into their practices. If you are interested in learning about sustainable design topics and practices that are gaining the most ground in their firms currently\, getting advice on how to establish a role or how to be a sustainability champion in your firm\, getting firm leadership on board and how to implement strategies\, join us and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nKate Bubriski – Director of Sustainability & Building Performance at Arrowstreet\nAlison Nash – Architect and Sustainability Practice Leader at DiMella Shaffer\nKristen Fritsch – Sustainability Coordinator at Elkus Manfredi Architects\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-roundtable-2/2021-08-18/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WomeninGreenRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T194122Z UID:10001702-1629363600-1629367200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Joelle Jahn\nCo-Chair: Stephen Moore\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n \nSponsors:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - ASHRAE 209\n Featured Leaders: \nChris Schaffner\, Founder and President of The Green Engineer\, Inc. \nJulie Janiski\, Partner at Buro Happold\, BE+ Board Member \nSamira Ahmadi\, Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio \nBen Brannon\, Building Performance Engineer at Arup \n \n \n \n \n \n February - BERDO + BEUDO\n Featured Leaders: \nHannah Payne\, Carbon Neutrality Program Manager at City of Boston \nSeth Federspiel\, Climate Program Manager at City of Cambridge \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Electrifying Labs & Life Sciences\n Featured Leaders: \nAri Greenberg\, PE\, LEED AP BD+C – Senior Associate\, HVAC/Sustainable Design at BR+A \nAndrew Wang\, AIA\, LEED AP – Senior Project Manager\, Design at Related Beal \nMatthew Fickett\, AIA\, CPHC\, LEED – Director or Science and Technology at SGA \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Schools\n Featured Leaders: \nKimberly Cullinane – Supervisor\, New Construction\, Energy Efficiency at Eversource \nJulia Nugent AIA\, LEED BD+C – Principal at HMFH Architects \nMartine Dion FAIA\, LEED AP BD+C – Principal\, Director of Sustainable Design at SMMA \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Boston’s Zero Net Carbon Building Zoning\n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable/2021-08-19/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210823T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210823T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210711T195451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T195458Z UID:10001686-1629720000-1629725400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - RESIDENTIAL DESIGN DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around smart and sustainable renovation of single-family homes. Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about weighing demolition and new construction versus continued use as well as bringing sustainable design to the residential level.\n  \nPresenters:Jonathan Kantarprincipal\, Sage Builders \nRachel WhiteCEO\, Byggmeister Design Build \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-residential-design/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_HOUSING.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210830T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210711T195731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210711T195736Z UID:10001687-1630281600-1630330200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings - HIGHER ED PERFORMING ARTS AND EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:Register with the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA)\n \n \n \n \n \n Build the will around adaptive reuse for performing arts and education spaces! Join a presentation and interactive discussion with designer-and-client teams about transforming existing buildings to host performances\, arts education\, and creative collaboration.\n  \nMIT Theater Artsdesigned by designLABfor MIT \nPresenters:Sam Batchelor AIApartner\, designLAB \nKelly Haigh AIApartner\, designLAB \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nMiddlesex Community College New Academic Arts Centerdesigned by Leers Weinzapfel Associatesfor Middlesex Community College \nPresenters:Josiah Stevenson FAIAprincipal\, Leers Weinzapfel Associates \nKaren Osterchair of Performing Arts\, Middlesex Community College \nAdditional presenters to be announced. \n— \nInterested in the rest of the Matter & Opinion: Existing Buildings series? Learn more here. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/matter-opinion-existing-buildings-higher-ed-performing-arts-and-education/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/SNIP_ED-FAC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210617T021149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T162906Z UID:10001417-1631178000-1631181600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Lisa Carey-Moore\nCo-Chair: Connie (Tzou) Wijaranakul\nBoard Liason: Jenn Taranto\nBoard Liason: Heather Henriksen\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Schofield\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Lighting (Coming Soon)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Big Wins and Challenges in Building Rating Certifications\n More info to come – Presentations of built projects by local leaders discussing the successes and challenges when using various rating systems to drive health and wellness in the finished design. \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Cancelled\n \n \n \n \n \n \n September - Member Input & Planning Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Materials Universe\n The products we use to construct our buildings and create engaging interior spaces are expected to do more than serve a function or aesthetic. Today’s materials are being asked to have healthier ingredients\, lower embodied carbon and promote circularity\, and\, if they’re really well conceived\, address inequities and injustice throughout their supply chains.\n \nBuilding and product certifications\, as well as commitments like the 2030 Challenge or AIA Material’s Pledge provide us with frameworks for setting materials goals. Research continues to evolve to support\, or even challenge\, the use of certain materials. It’s a lot to stay on top of given that product selection is likely only one facet of our work.\n \nJack Dinning of Brightworks Sustainability\, and a materials consultant to Harvard’s Office of Sustainability\, has been regularly mapping the building products ecosystem\, and is looking to engage practitioners at all levels of experience to share information and strategies for pursuing optimized materials goals.\n \nNote: Attendees will get access to a Miro board prior to the session that will be the focus of the collaborative discussion and once complete\, can serve as a resource for accelerating the work of optimized materials.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Health & Wellness sponsor Superior Essex!\n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-4-2021-08-12/2021-09-09/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210913 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210917 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210824T004256Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T004409Z UID:10001449-1631491200-1631836799@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Net Zero Conference 2021 DESCRIPTION:The Net Zero Conference is back\, and Built Environment Plus is proud to announce that we’re an official Conference Partner! Join leaders in sustainability for Verdical Group’s 8th annual conference and expo—the largest in the world dedicated to net zero\, decarbonization\, and climate resilience. This year\, they’re expanding their focus areas to create synergistic learning opportunities across industries. In addition to highlighting sustainability trends in buildings\, energy\, water\, waste\, and transit\, NZ21 will feature content on agriculture\, fashion\, materials\, personal care\, and technology. \nThe virtual portion of NZ21—including educational sessions\, keynotes\, tours\, our virtual Expo Hall\, and more—will be hosted September 13 – 15\, 2021. The in-person Expo Hall and Trailblazer Awards Gala will be presented on September 16\, 2021 in Los Angeles\, California. Learn more and register at www.netzeroconference.com. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/net-zero-conference-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Partner_Light.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210723T171554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T172129Z UID:10001699-1631628000-1631631600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Workforce Training Open House: Let’s Get You FREE Training $$$ DESCRIPTION:Since 2018\, Built Environment Plus has directed $1.2M of Workforce Training Funds to the MA green building community\, which has provided FREE training for 800+ individuals. This education effort is driving sustainable and regenerative design\, construction\, and operations of the built environment. Don’t miss out on this opportunity! \nCome learn why participating in the NEW Express Program or existing General Program from the Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) is a smart move for you and the planet and see how Built Environment Plus is curating important training to meet the needs of the local building industry for this moment. \nThe WTFP is a program of MA Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Your Participation is Crucial \nBuilt Environment Plus is committed to upholding our mission to promote\, train\, and advocate for all forms of sustainable and regenerative building from design\, construction\, and ongoing operations. We are focused on bringing relevant instruction to address the needs of the design\, construction\, and operations workforce in order to make this happen. \nBusinesses that participate in our offered training will develop industry leading skills in: \n\nIntegrative Design Planning and Strategies for High Performance Buildings\nCurrent Green Design Standards\nGreen Building Rating Systems\nOccupant Health & Wellness\nEnergy Efficiency & Carbon Management\nOperations and Management of Green Buildings\nCritical Leadership Thinking and Strategies\nBusiness Operations Software and Tools\nBuilding Industry Software and Tools\n\nView our training catalogue to see some of the training that would be available to you! \n  \nBoth Programs could fund up to 100% of your training! \nThe Express Program is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, Express is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. Join us and learn more about this opportunity. More information can be found on the Express Program Website. \nAll business sizes can get funding towards training\, those with 100 or less employees in MA can get 100% covered up to $3K per person per course until $30k is reached for the calendar year\, and those with more than 100 employees can get up to 50% covered up to the same amounts per calendar year. \nWith the General Program Businesses of any size in Massachusetts can apply for up to $250\,000 of training in a 2-year period.  BE+ works with companies to develop a curriculum to meet their business goals.  This process begins with a training catalogue with nearly 200 courses. We write the application and then administer the grant on behalf of our clients. Companies then match the grant amount with the cost of employee time. \nMaking connections to green building experts through training instruction is a key perk in addition to gaining leading knowledge helping to advance our ability to create a healthy\, equitable\, and sustainable built environment. \n  \nThe Workforce Training Fund is a state fund financed entirely by Massachusetts employers\, and enacted into law in July 1998. Its purpose is to provide resources to Massachusetts businesses and workers to train current and newly hired employees. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “The Workforce Training Grant has supported Payette staff in learning new tools and skills that enables us to continue to push our designs in order to create better buildings.” \n Andrea Love\n Principal and Director of Building Science\, Payette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n “Utilizing this program for a series of whole office engagements around design excellence was a great boon to Goody Clancy because direct costs were completely covered.  The workshops\, led by Barbra Batshalom of the Sustainable Performance Institute\, were a major step forward in ensuring that all members of the firm\, including marketing\, accounting\, and support\, understand the values and goals of our sustainability/design excellence framework plan.” \n Lori Ferriss\n Director of Sustainability and Climate Action\, Goody Clancy URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/workforce-training-open-house-lets-get-you-free-training-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses,Green Building Training Program ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/WFTPOpenHouseGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210713T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T214424Z UID:10001690-1632160800-1632166200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:*BE+ Emerging Professional Roundtables (EPMA meetings) are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nBE+ EMERGING PROFESSIONALS (EP) The EP group is a great venue for becoming more engaged with the green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nTYPICAL MEETING AGENDA: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EP events and BE+ updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. Below is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nMEETING ACCESS: https://zoom.us/j/95860673399?pwd=R1RlTkhOOGIyYmVacGNuYmQ2ZkJvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: d1^6Vth \nDial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: 964501Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab8QDwbcWc \nA BIT MORE ABOUT THE EP GROUP: The BE+ Emerging Professionals Group is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EP\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nBE+ EP Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-38/2021-09-20/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EmergingProfessionalsRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T143320Z UID:10001708-1632387600-1632391200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nChairs to be announced…\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2021-09-16/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211012 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211016 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210903T180127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T180133Z UID:10001451-1633996800-1634342399@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:PhiusCon 2021 DESCRIPTION:PhiusCon (formerly NAPHC) is the leading passive building conference for climate-specific zero energy design\, construction\, and building science expertise. \nPhiusCon 2021 will have a distinct New York accent. In partnership with New York State Energy Research and Development (NYSERDA)\, the conference will be held in Tarrytown\, New York\, close to fantastic passive projects in New York City as well as the Hudson Valley. \n\nOctober 12-15\, 2021\nSleepy Hollow Hotel Convention Center\, 455 S. Broadway\, Tarrytown\, New York \n\nPre-Conference: October 12-13 (Schedule/registration coming soon.)\nCore Conference: October 14-15\n\nFive tracks\, breakfast and lunch provided\nRegister now for discounted early bird rate!\n\n\nPassive Projects Tours (Registration coming soon):\n\nOctober 12 (NYC)\nOctober 16 (Hudson Valley)\n\n\n\n  \nSessions will cover: \n\nStates’ and cities’ climate action and zero energy code progress\nInnovation in finance and technology\nOptimized methods to bring down cost for design\, construction and manufacturing\nZero energy building + renewable energy grid solutions such as microgrids\, energy storage\, virtual power plants\nSuccessful passive retrofit solutions including manufactured component approaches such as panel systems\nInternational climate-specific passive projects\nQA/QC professional experiences in multiple building typologies\n\nAnd much more! \nMost sessions earn AIA and Phius CPHC® CEU credits. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn More & Register Here URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/phiuscon-2021/ LOCATION:Sleepy Hollow Hotel Convention Center\, 455 S Broadway\, Tarrytown\, New York\, 10591\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210617T021149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T162906Z UID:10001418-1634202000-1634205600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Lisa Carey-Moore\nCo-Chair: Connie (Tzou) Wijaranakul\nBoard Liason: Jenn Taranto\nBoard Liason: Heather Henriksen\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Schofield\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Lighting (Coming Soon)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Big Wins and Challenges in Building Rating Certifications\n More info to come – Presentations of built projects by local leaders discussing the successes and challenges when using various rating systems to drive health and wellness in the finished design. \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Cancelled\n \n \n \n \n \n \n September - Member Input & Planning Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Materials Universe\n The products we use to construct our buildings and create engaging interior spaces are expected to do more than serve a function or aesthetic. Today’s materials are being asked to have healthier ingredients\, lower embodied carbon and promote circularity\, and\, if they’re really well conceived\, address inequities and injustice throughout their supply chains.\n \nBuilding and product certifications\, as well as commitments like the 2030 Challenge or AIA Material’s Pledge provide us with frameworks for setting materials goals. Research continues to evolve to support\, or even challenge\, the use of certain materials. It’s a lot to stay on top of given that product selection is likely only one facet of our work.\n \nJack Dinning of Brightworks Sustainability\, and a materials consultant to Harvard’s Office of Sustainability\, has been regularly mapping the building products ecosystem\, and is looking to engage practitioners at all levels of experience to share information and strategies for pursuing optimized materials goals.\n \nNote: Attendees will get access to a Miro board prior to the session that will be the focus of the collaborative discussion and once complete\, can serve as a resource for accelerating the work of optimized materials.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Health & Wellness sponsor Superior Essex!\n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-4-2021-08-12/2021-10-14/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210713T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T214424Z UID:10001691-1634580000-1634585400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:*BE+ Emerging Professional Roundtables (EPMA meetings) are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nBE+ EMERGING PROFESSIONALS (EP) The EP group is a great venue for becoming more engaged with the green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nTYPICAL MEETING AGENDA: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EP events and BE+ updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. Below is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nMEETING ACCESS: https://zoom.us/j/95860673399?pwd=R1RlTkhOOGIyYmVacGNuYmQ2ZkJvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: d1^6Vth \nDial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: 964501Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab8QDwbcWc \nA BIT MORE ABOUT THE EP GROUP: The BE+ Emerging Professionals Group is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EP\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nBE+ EP Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-38/2021-10-18/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EmergingProfessionalsRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210818T014423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210818T014430Z UID:10001447-1634832000-1634846400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:GBS 2021 DESCRIPTION:Built Environment Plus – Green Building Showcase 2021\nYour Showcase. Your Projects. Your Community.\n@ The Charles River Speedway\nThursday\, October 21\, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nThe Built Environment Plus community works hard to advance sustainable and regenerative design\, construction\, and operation of the built environment. Once a year\, we gather to celebrate industry success and innovation at BE+’s Green Building Showcase (GBS 2021). \nAt GBS 2021\, community members celebrate the best efforts\, designs\, and products in the Commonwealth. Join us for a night of project boards\, short presentations\, discussions\, and awards. In 2019\, nearly 175 people celebrated 51 projects that all embraced the spirit of sustainable design. \nAttendees include architects\, engineers\, contractors\, developers\, owners\, facility managers\, building users\, lenders\, suppliers – everyone who plays a role in designing\, operating\, and constructing the built environment. Join us in celebrating our community’s accomplishments over food and drinks. \n \nAGENDA:\n4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Open Gallery + Drinks\n5:00 PM – 5:20 PM | Welcome\n5:20 PM – 6:00 PM | People’s Choice Voting\n6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Awards Programs\n7:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Networking & Celebrating\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Green Building Showcase Webpage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n GBS Showboard Webpage URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/gbs-2021/ LOCATION:The Charles River Speedway\, 525 Western Ave\, Brighton\, Massachusetts\, 02135 CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/GBS2021Logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T180849Z UID:10001709-1635336000-1635339600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Carbon and Energy Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Carbon and Energy Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to carbon and energy in buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nChairs to be announced…\nBoard Liason: Julie Janiski\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Hatchadorian\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Current Events and Roundtable Planning\n This month’s roundtable will start with a brief current events update on what has been happening locally and then we will open up the space for others to share or comment. \nThe majority of the roundtable will be spent actively engaging the group to understand what the future of this roundtable should look like. This space is for the community to have dedicated time to connect and work together on Carbon & Energy related issues and opportunities in the built environment. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for the session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Let's Prep for DOER Input\n Interested in sharing your thoughts on the Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code? The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has just a year left to develop and promulgate the next MA stretch energy code.  They are required to hold at least five public hearings throughout the state during the process yet have not released a schedule as of now.  While we wait for the hearings to begin we want to proactively gather the Building Community to discuss priorities and recommendations. \nThis will be the first of monthly roundtables on Carbon and Energy. This month’s session will take place this Thursday\, August 19\, from 9-10am\, and will focus on gathering input from Massachusetts building industry practitioners on the direction of the state’s Stretch Energy Code. We want to hear both your fears and hopes for the code. \nBE+ invited IBPSA members\, a community of energy modeling professionals in the Boston area\, to attend and form a dedicated “breakout room” focused on the role of energy modeling in the Stretch Energy Code. Now is your chance to share testimonies on energy modeling requirements in the current code\, and provide input on potential new directions for the code in the future. \nDepending on attendance\, we’ll have additional breakouts to gather thoughts on efficiency\, electrification\, renewables\, and other. \nThe result of the breakout room discussions will be a letter drafted to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on behalf of Built Environment Plus and IBPSA Boston\, summarizing the discussion. \nBE+ members and IBPSA Boston members can sign up for Thursday’s session for free.  People new to BE+’s roundtables without membership can also attend for free. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/carbon-and-energy-roundtable-2021-10-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Carbon & Energy,Community,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/CarbonEnergyRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211111T100000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210617T021149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211103T162906Z UID:10001419-1636621200-1636624800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Lisa Carey-Moore\nCo-Chair: Connie (Tzou) Wijaranakul\nBoard Liason: Jenn Taranto\nBoard Liason: Heather Henriksen\nBoard Liason: Rebecca Schofield\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - Lighting (Coming Soon)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Big Wins and Challenges in Building Rating Certifications\n More info to come – Presentations of built projects by local leaders discussing the successes and challenges when using various rating systems to drive health and wellness in the finished design. \n \n \n \n \n \n October - Cancelled\n \n \n \n \n \n \n September - Member Input & Planning Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Materials Universe\n The products we use to construct our buildings and create engaging interior spaces are expected to do more than serve a function or aesthetic. Today’s materials are being asked to have healthier ingredients\, lower embodied carbon and promote circularity\, and\, if they’re really well conceived\, address inequities and injustice throughout their supply chains.\n \nBuilding and product certifications\, as well as commitments like the 2030 Challenge or AIA Material’s Pledge provide us with frameworks for setting materials goals. Research continues to evolve to support\, or even challenge\, the use of certain materials. It’s a lot to stay on top of given that product selection is likely only one facet of our work.\n \nJack Dinning of Brightworks Sustainability\, and a materials consultant to Harvard’s Office of Sustainability\, has been regularly mapping the building products ecosystem\, and is looking to engage practitioners at all levels of experience to share information and strategies for pursuing optimized materials goals.\n \nNote: Attendees will get access to a Miro board prior to the session that will be the focus of the collaborative discussion and once complete\, can serve as a resource for accelerating the work of optimized materials.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Health & Wellness sponsor Superior Essex!\n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. Enter your email into the promo code field for 100% off. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-4-2021-08-12/2021-11-11/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210617T021149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T141353Z UID:10001655-1636718400-1636722000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Lisa Carey-Moore\nCo-Chair: Connie (Tzou) Wijaranakula\nBoard Liaison: Jenn Taranto\nBoard Liaison: Heather Henriksen\nBoard Liaison: Rebecca Schofield\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - Owner's Perspective\n Alexandria Real Estate Equities Develops and owns extensive life sciences properties throughout the Greater Boston region.  They cater to a demanding life science sector that demands Class A space.  Health and Wellness is one of the important aspects of these developments.Rick Malmstrom is the Executive Director – Sustainability Operations at Alexandria\, and will talk about their approach to delivering healthy buildings. \n\nFeatured Leaders: \nRick Malmstrom – Executive Director\, Sustainability Operations at Alexandria Real Estate Equities\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Reflection and Year Ahead\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - ???? Bright Ideas in Lighting\n Lighting\, both natural and manufactured\, is essential to human health and wellness. The roundtable speakers will share their work in the field\, with a discussion of the whole life cycle impacts of lighting\, as well as the idea of “perception……” Please join us to learn\, and to share your ideas and experiences in the realm of light \nFeaturing Lighting Leaders: \nAlexandra Gadawski AIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP – Architect / Sustainability leader at HMFH Architects \nKeith Yancey IALD\, AIA\, LC\, P.E. – Principal at Lam Partners \nMelissa Mattes LC\, LFA\, – Senior Lighting Designer at Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Big Wins and Challenges in Building Rating Certifications\n More info to come – Presentations of built projects by local leaders discussing the successes and challenges when using various rating systems to drive health and wellness in the finished design. \n \n \n \n \n \n September - Member Input & Planning Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Materials Universe\n The products we use to construct our buildings and create engaging interior spaces are expected to do more than serve a function or aesthetic. Today’s materials are being asked to have healthier ingredients\, lower embodied carbon and promote circularity\, and\, if they’re really well conceived\, address inequities and injustice throughout their supply chains.\n \nBuilding and product certifications\, as well as commitments like the 2030 Challenge or AIA Material’s Pledge provide us with frameworks for setting materials goals. Research continues to evolve to support\, or even challenge\, the use of certain materials. It’s a lot to stay on top of given that product selection is likely only one facet of our work.\n \nJack Dinning of Brightworks Sustainability\, and a materials consultant to Harvard’s Office of Sustainability\, has been regularly mapping the building products ecosystem\, and is looking to engage practitioners at all levels of experience to share information and strategies for pursuing optimized materials goals.\n \nNote: Attendees will get access to a Miro board prior to the session that will be the focus of the collaborative discussion and once complete\, can serve as a resource for accelerating the work of optimized materials.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Health & Wellness sponsor Superior Essex!\n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-4-2021-08-12-2021-11-11/2021-11-12/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T180843 CREATED:20210713T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T214424Z UID:10001692-1636999200-1637004600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Roundtable DESCRIPTION:*BE+ Emerging Professional Roundtables (EPMA meetings) are being hosted virtually until further notice. \n\n\n\n\nBE+ EMERGING PROFESSIONALS (EP) The EP group is a great venue for becoming more engaged with the green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. \nTYPICAL MEETING AGENDA: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EP events and BE+ updates. All are welcome to this portion of the meeting as we look for volunteers to help plan events. Please join us at 6:45pm for the presentation and networking. Below is the breakdown of the meeting agenda: \n\n6:00-6:40pm: Committee Meeting\n6:40-6:45pm: Break/Introductions\n6:45-7:20pm: Presentation\n7:20-7:30pm: Networking\n\nMEETING ACCESS: https://zoom.us/j/95860673399?pwd=R1RlTkhOOGIyYmVacGNuYmQ2ZkJvUT09 \nMeeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: d1^6Vth \nDial by your location+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)Meeting ID: 958 6067 3399Passcode: 964501Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ab8QDwbcWc \nA BIT MORE ABOUT THE EP GROUP: The BE+ Emerging Professionals Group is a community of ascending professionals across the green building industry and allied fields that provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events. To learn more about EP\, join the mailing list by following this link (select the Emerging Professionals e-mail list)\, visit our EPMA facebook group page (Built Environment Plus Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@builtenvironmentplus.org. \nBE+ EP Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-38/2021-11-15/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Emerging Professionals,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/EmergingProfessionalsRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR