BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Built Environment Plus X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Built Environment Plus REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164745 CREATED:20211221T165428Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220307T231424Z UID:10001718-1649336400-1649350800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® GA Exam Prep - Two Part DESCRIPTION:This LEED® Exam Prep Course is a comprehensive course which will prepare attendees for the Green Associate exam. The day long curriculum is designed to cover the segments of the Green Associate Exam and to lightly cover the AP specialty exams. \nIt will be a fast-paced class for real estate professionals\, architects\, engineers\, and anyone else interested in green building practices and LEED. The majority of attendees have little previous knowledge of the LEED® rating system\, green building operations and green building construction. Upon completion of the class you will be eligible to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam at a local testing center. \n\nThis occurance will happen in two parts and only needs one registration to attend both: \n\nTuesday April 5th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\nThursday April 7th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\n\n  \nThis course is taught by Patrick Boyle\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, Assistant Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer. \n  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 15th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131031 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of the Rockwell Integrated Sciences Center\, Lafayette College via The Green Engineer / Payette taken by © Robert Benson. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-green-associate-exam-prep-2/2022-04-07/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/LEEDGA-Rockwell_TGE_Payette_RobertBensonPhoto-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164745 CREATED:20220308T013450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T175231Z UID:10001731-1649768400-1649782800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Tools for Building Life-Cycle Assessment (Part A ) DESCRIPTION:Through this course participants will begin to understand the basics of conducting an LCA for a building. \nLife-cycle assessment (LCA) is a critical methodology that can be used by building designers to evaluate the climate impact of their projects. Building design professionals are invited to join this course to learn an overview of LCA and how it is used within the design workflow. Through direct instruction in the LCA tool\, Tally\, participants will begin to understand the basics of conducting an LCA for a building. Also\, through live demonstration\, participants will be introduced to the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3) Tool\, a free and open-source database of environmental product declarations (EPDs). To reinforce the introduction of both tools\, participants will have the opportunity to complete a practice exercise at home. \nLearning Objectives: \n– Learn to evaluate the environmental impact of building materials through the use of life-cycle assessment (LCA) \n– Learn to interpret and communicate results from an LCA \n– Learn to utilize industry tools to evaluate the environmental impact of a building \n– Learn to conduct an LCA that meets the Whole-Building Life-Cycle Assessment requirements of LEED v4 and v4.1″ \n \nThis course is taught by Vaclav Hasik\, Data Manager at Building Transparency at Building Transparency. \nBackground photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n \nPart A: Earn 4 LU|HSW unitsPart B: Earn 4 LU|HSW units \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 22nd\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1135248 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/tools-for-building-life-cycle-assessment-part-a/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LCA_engin-akyurt_Unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164745 CREATED:20220308T014549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220322T180122Z UID:10001732-1649941200-1649955600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Tools for Building Life-Cycle Assessment (Part B ) DESCRIPTION:Building design professionals are invited to join Part B of this course to expand on the concepts and tools introduced in Part A. \nThrough in-tool demonstration\, participants will learn advanced features of the LCA tool\, Tally\, and the specification and procurement tool\, EC3. Participants will learn how to interpret LCA results and use the output to meet LEED credit requirements. During this session\, participants will learn how these tools can inform design decisions and project specifications to achieve a reduction in the embodied carbon of their buildings. Participants will also be introduced to carbon baselines and benchmarks\, and how they may be used in the design process. \nLearning Objectives: \n– Learn to evaluate the environmental impact of building materials through the use of life-cycle assessment (LCA) \n– Learn to interpret and communicate results from an LCA \n– Learn to utilize industry tools to evaluate the environmental impact of a building \n– Learn to conduct an LCA that meets the Whole-Building Life-Cycle Assessment requirements of LEED v4 and v4.1″ \n  \nThis course is taught by Vaclav Hasik\, Data Manager at Building Transparency at Building Transparency. \nBackground photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n \nPart A: Earn 4 LU|HSW unitsPart B: Earn 4 LU|HSW units \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 24th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1135249 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/tools-for-building-life-cycle-assessment-part-b/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LCA_engin-akyurt_Unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220414T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164745 CREATED:20220310T161857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T192057Z UID:10001735-1649941200-1649955600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Introduction to the Passive House Standard DESCRIPTION:About the Class \nPassive House goals and methodology change the way architects and builders think and work\, making the architectural design itself a driver of climate\, health\, and social solutions. This is a 4-hour course that dives into the basic principles\, history\, certification\, and the new frontiers of Passive House design as it continues to challenge and change industry expectations. All theory is then illustrated through several case studies outlining specific Passive House principles. This course is provided by The Passive House Network. \nParticipants will need to provide their own laptop with internet capabilities. \n4 AIA/HSW Continuing Education Units are available for this training. The Passive House Network is an AIA Continuing Education Provider.  \nGraphic background photo is a rendering of 201 Hampden via Placetailor \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About PHN\n The Passive House Network (PHN)\, formerly known as NAPHN\, is a high-performance building literacy program. We provide comprehensive\, high-quality Passive House education to stakeholders across the building industry – from architects and engineers\, to builders and developers\, to regulators and policymakers. We demystify the impact of design and construction choices\, form knowledge-sharing networks\, raise expectations\, and transform how professionals fundamentally think and work. \nPassive House is widely recognized as the most powerful tool we have today to produce buildings that rise to meet our challenges\, forming the cornerstone of climate mitigation and adaptation\, public health\, and equity impacts. Read The PHN Difference\, for a description of what makes us uniquely positioned in the US building industry. \nOur Vision: A sustainable\, post-carbon\, all-renewable energy future – supported by buildings that are efficient\, comfortable\, affordable\, resilient\, and healthy. \nOur Mission: The transformation of the built environment\, using the tools developed by the Passive House Institute\, is a critical effort to combat global warming. We provide training\, conferences\, and other events to both engage and educate design and building professionals\, policymakers\, and the general public. We support the success and vitality of the Passive House community. \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Should I Attend this Course?\n Gain a foundation in passive house principles that can influence all your building projects\, including single-family\, multi-family\, mixed-use\, commercial\, and industrial. \nDevelop the background needed to pursue further education and certification in Passive House. \nExplore case studies of passive house buildings from a variety of projects. \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend?\n \n\n\nThis course was developed for a wide range of student profiles include architects\, MEP and structural engineers\, facade\, energy and sustainability consultants\, contractors\, developers\, policymakers\, regulators\, and more. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n By the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nOutline the basic principles of the Passive House Standard \nOutline the history of the Passive House Standard \nCite specifics of a few Passive House case studies\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 24th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1135251 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/introduction-to-the-passive-house-standard/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IntroPHStandard_201Hampden_Placetailor-01-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164745 CREATED:20210713T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211222T214424Z UID:10001695-1650304800-1650310200@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-38/2022-04-18/ 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:20220418T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164745 CREATED:20210713T211457Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221216T172323Z UID:10001698-1650304800-1650310200@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 personal introductions and then transitions into a discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EP events and BE+ updates. The second half of the meeting is reserved for a member presentation with time for discussion. \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-38-2022-04-18/ 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:20220419T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164745 CREATED:20220308T000946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T015355Z UID:10001729-1650373200-1650387600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® Building Design + Construction - Two Part DESCRIPTION:With this LEED® AP Building Design and Construction training\, you will know the requirements and calculations required for the following LEED credits: Sustainable Sites\, Water Efficiency\, Energy & Atmosphere\, Materials & Resources\, and Indoor Environmental Quality. \nYou’ll learn and practice the three exam areas – Recognition\, Application\, and Analysis\, as well as be able to identify the key components of the LEED BD+C Rating System. Upon completion of the class you will be eligible to sit for the LEED BD+C exam at a local testing center. \n\nThis occurance will happen in two parts and only needs one registration to attend both: \n\nTuesday April 19th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\nThursday April 21st from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\n\nThis course is taught by Patrick Boyle\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, Assistant Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 29th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131071 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of the Lowell Justice Center via The Green Engineer taken by © Anton Grassl. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-building-design-construction-two-part/2022-04-19/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LEEDBDC_TGE_AntonGrassi-01-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164745 CREATED:20220308T000946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220308T015355Z UID:10001730-1650546000-1650560400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® Building Design + Construction - Two Part DESCRIPTION:With this LEED® AP Building Design and Construction training\, you will know the requirements and calculations required for the following LEED credits: Sustainable Sites\, Water Efficiency\, Energy & Atmosphere\, Materials & Resources\, and Indoor Environmental Quality. \nYou’ll learn and practice the three exam areas – Recognition\, Application\, and Analysis\, as well as be able to identify the key components of the LEED BD+C Rating System. Upon completion of the class you will be eligible to sit for the LEED BD+C exam at a local testing center. \n\nThis occurance will happen in two parts and only needs one registration to attend both: \n\nTuesday April 19th from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\nThursday April 21st from 1:00pm to 5:00pm EST\n\nThis course is taught by Patrick Boyle\, LEED AP\, WELL AP\, Assistant Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 29th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131071 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of the Lowell Justice Center via The Green Engineer taken by © Anton Grassl. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-building-design-construction-two-part/2022-04-21/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LEEDBDC_TGE_AntonGrassi-01-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164745 CREATED:20210805T201331Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T121630Z UID:10001710-1650553200-1650556800@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\nBoard Liaison: Kristen Fritsch\nBoard Liaison: Kate Bubriski\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 April - ASHP Domestic Hot Water\n Featured Leaders: \nJake Littman\, CFPS\, CPD\, CET\, Plumbing and Fire Protection Senior Engineer at WSP \nRobb Aldrich\, PE\, Principal Mechanical Engineer at Steven Winter Associates \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-2022-04-21/ 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:20220421T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220421T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220420T014258Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T014304Z UID:10001746-1650562200-1650565800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2022 BE+ Scavenger Hunt: Virtual Kickoff DESCRIPTION:It is that time of year again! ???? Get the crew back together or start a new team and join us for some friendly competition! ????  Show your squad has what it takes to tackle the second annual BE+ Scavenger Hunt and explore sustainable practices together in your own neighborhood. ????????Complete as many missions as you can for the chance to win prizes and awards! ???? \nParticipation in last year’s event absolutely blew away our expectations — 18 teams completed over 450 missions!! As a result\, Built Environment Plus has worked hard to put together a fresh\, renewed scavenger hunt so that the community can once again come together and celebrate earth month\, and the arrival of spring\, with a fun competition. The BE+ Scavenger Hunt will once more be hosted digitally by goosechase* and will allow teams of 4\, or larger for families\, to complete a series of photo\, video\, and text based missions to gain points over 16 days spanning three weekends. The game is self paced\, with the exception of 7 missions that are aligned with days of the week. Complete as many missions from the list as you can!  \nBuilt Environment Plus will host the virtual Kickoff Event on the evening of April 21st to set the stage for the weeks ahead\, go over rules and FAQs\, answer additional questions\, and help facilitate team formation. The hunt then goes live the morning of Friday April 22nd. Registration and team creation will be live throughout the duration of the 17 day runtime\, so you can join in at any time. Our winning team last year joined mid-way! The game ends on May 8th\, and then we will come together outdoors the evening of May 12th for a celebration event\, where we will announce the winning team and give out some great prizes. \n  \nJoin the Virtual Kickoff Eventhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/88694812409?pwd=bVNsRXp1NW43ajZPcUE5TjlJcEdyZz09 \nMeeting ID: 886 9481 2409Passcode: 774625One tap mobile+13126266799\,\,88694812409#\,\,\,\,*774625# US (Chicago)+16468769923\,\,88694812409#\,\,\,\,*774625# US (New York) \nDial by your location        +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)        +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)        +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)        +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)        +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)        +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)Meeting ID: 886 9481 2409Passcode: 774625Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kRmDIonEL URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2022-be-scavenger-hunt-virtual-kickoff/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Scavenger-Hunt.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220502T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220506T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220310T222759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220407T192128Z UID:10001739-1651482000-1651856400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Certified Passive House Designer CPHD Training DESCRIPTION:Please note this course is primarily for Architects and Engineers but other professionals involved in building design and planning are encouraged to participate including Energy Analysts\, Planners\, Project Managers\, and Consultants.\n  \nThe Certified Passive House Designer Training is the premier training program for Passive House building professionals working on residential\, institutional\, and commercial projects. This course dives into what makes Passive House buildings tick and builds a foundation of knowledge and skill to integrate Passive House building design standards into any building project.  This course is specifically designed to teach the international Passive House Standard (PHI) to American professionals in the U.S. construction industry using IP units\, and is required prior to taking the CPHD professional certification exam. \nIn this course\, you’ll explore the Passive House principles and how they relate to\, and build off of\, each other. Learn about the performance-based standards that make Passive House buildings better than standard building codes because they work in all climates around the world\, can be applied to any construction types\, and allow flexibility in approaches. \n \n\nThe Passive House Network (PHN) is offering this in-person Certified Passive House Designer course specifically for Massachusetts professionals but others are welcome to attend. \nThe course spans 5 days in Newton\, Massachusetts at the Studio for High-Performance Design & Construction\, Newton\, MA. \n\nNote: All In-Person courses are subject to local COVID regulations AND require participants to be vaccinated. Please be prepared to show your vaccination documentation. \nThe class location may change due to COVID or other issues. If so\, the class will be held Live-Online. \n \nLearn more via the toggle sections on this page.\n\nBackground photo by Artur Łuczka on Unsplash \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About PHN\n The Passive House Network (PHN)\, formerly known as NAPHN\, is a high-performance building literacy program. We provide comprehensive\, high-quality Passive House education to stakeholders across the building industry – from architects and engineers\, to builders and developers\, to regulators and policymakers. We demystify the impact of design and construction choices\, form knowledge-sharing networks\, raise expectations\, and transform how professionals fundamentally think and work. \nPassive House is widely recognized as the most powerful tool we have today to produce buildings that rise to meet our challenges\, forming the cornerstone of climate mitigation and adaptation\, public health\, and equity impacts. Read The PHN Difference\, for a description of what makes us uniquely positioned in the US building industry. \nOur Vision: A sustainable\, post-carbon\, all-renewable energy future – supported by buildings that are efficient\, comfortable\, affordable\, resilient\, and healthy. \nOur Mission: The transformation of the built environment\, using the tools developed by the Passive House Institute\, is a critical effort to combat global warming. We provide training\, conferences\, and other events to both engage and educate design and building professionals\, policymakers\, and the general public. We support the success and vitality of the Passive House community. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available\n Funding: The Express Program from the Commonwealth’s Workforce Training Fund Program (WTFP) is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express Program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nPlease note that you must submit for course approval a minimum of 21 days out from the registration / training start date. \nCourse ID# 1135246 \n \n \n \n \n \n Education Credits\n \n35 AIA LU|HSW Credits Available \nThe Passive House Network is an AIA Continuing Education Provider. \n \n \n \n \n \n Technology Requirements\n Participants will need to provide their own laptop with internet capabilities. Participants will receive a license for the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) as part of their registration. The PHPP is the energy modeling software used in certifying Passive House projects. \nPassive House Planning Package (PHPP) requires Microsoft Excel 2007 or higher and Windows XP or higher. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n \n\n\n\nBy the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \nOutline the basic building science principles of the Passive House Standard \nDetermine strategies for implementing the principles in both design and construction phases \nDescribe the role of Passive House energy model and its relationship to component selection\, detailing\, and execution. \nExplain basic energy calculations based on typical building assemblies \nTake the CPHD exam for PHI certification \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Included in this course\n \n\n\n\nDigital Course Materials \nPassive House Planning Package (PHPP) software (individual license) and physical manual (Requires Microsoft Excel 2007 or higher) \nExam preparation materials\, activities\, a supplemental preparations course \nCertificate of completion and AIA credits \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Training Schedule\n 5-Day Training\nThe 5-day training includes 35-hours of instruction developed by subject matter experts working in Passive House in the United States with additional expertise from international partners. Our certified trainers provide the instruction pulling from personal experience with Passive House throughout the course. Supplemental resources and materials are included. \nExam preparations\nThe exam preparations provide additional insights into PHI’s CPHD exam\, including practice design assignment and instructor-led review. Exam preparations start 4-6 weeks prior to the exam. \n \n \n \n \n \n CPHD Exam\n The CPHD exam is a 3.5 hour online proctored exam. To receive a certification participants need a 50% or better. There are a total of 140 points on the exam and partial points are awarded. The online exam includes a design problem. \nThe exam has two rounds of grading with a final grade awarded by Passive House Institute\, the international certifier of Passive House. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/certified-passive-house-designer-cphd-training/ LOCATION:Studio for High-Performance Design & Construction\, 151R Adams Street\, Newton\, MA\, 02458\, United States CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/CPHD_engin-akyurt_Unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220311T023825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T170653Z UID:10001740-1651762800-1651770000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Intro to Designing a Net Zero Building DESCRIPTION:Participants will learn the components of Zero Net. It may seem out of reach\, but firms are turning these hurdles into opportunities. Join us as we examine case studies\, detailing integrated systems and creative solutions that make Net Zero Energy (ZNE) a reality. \nThis course is taught by Mike Swenson\, CCP\, CEM\, LEED AP BDC\, Senior Associate\, Commissioning and Sustainable Design at BR+A\, and Ari Greenberg\, PE\, HVAC Engineer and Energy Analyst at BR+A. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 14th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131177 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of the John J. Sbrega Health and Science Building via BR+A taken by ©Edward Caruso \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-designing-a-net-zero-building/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DesigningNetZero-Sbrega_BRA-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220311T030852Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T031248Z UID:10001741-1652194800-1652202000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Intro to Healthy Materials DESCRIPTION:This workshop will highlight the trends and tools available to find and select healthier products. Participants will learn the key product categories and how to research and find products that are better for the environment and building occupants. The workshop will highlight the trends and the tools available to find and select healthier products\, including: \n– Health product declarations (HPDs)\, Declare labels\, C2C certification\, and Low-emitting materials \n\nThis course is taught by Brent Ehrlich. As BuildingGreen’s Products & Materials Specialist\, Brent excels at deep\, unbiased\, and nuanced technical research on the health and environmental impacts of green building products and materials. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by April 19th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131157 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo by Max van den Oetelaar on Unsplash \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-healthy-materials/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IntroHM_max-van-den-oetelaar-unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220420T013244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T013458Z UID:10001745-1652376600-1652383800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:2022 BE+ Scavenger Hunt: Celebration! DESCRIPTION:A Scavenger Hunt? \nYes! Check out and join the 2022 BE+ Sustainability Scavenger Hunt. Starting Earth Day and ending on Mother’s Day. \nIf you participate as a player\, you get into the celebration event for free! Players will get a code for free registration after game start. \nOtherwise\, you can just join into the fun by purchasing a Celebration Event ticket. Food and Drink at The Anchor is included! \n  \nThe Anchor? \nThe Anchor is Boston’s only multi-story public gathering space\, performing and visual arts venue\, open-air wine and beer garden and special event setting. \nWe will have a reserved section in their patio on the waterfront. Come socialize\, play games\, and celebrate the players and winning teams! Also good to know\, restrooms are available and\, as of launching this page\, mask are required when using them. \nCheck out the venue URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/2022-be-scavenger-hunt-celebration/ LOCATION:The Anchor\, 1 Shipyard Park\, Charlestown\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/SHCelebrationGraphic-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220513T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20210617T021149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220323T141353Z UID:10001660-1652443200-1652446800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Health and Wellness Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Health and Wellness Roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to healthy buildings.\nReach out to wellness@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nCo-Chair: Lisa Carey-Moore\nCo-Chair: Connie (Tzou) Wijaranakula\nBoard Liaison: Jenn Taranto\nBoard Liaison: Heather Henriksen\nBoard Liaison: Rebecca Schofield\n\n \n \n \n \n \n 2022 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March - Owner's Perspective\n Alexandria Real Estate Equities Develops and owns extensive life sciences properties throughout the Greater Boston region.  They cater to a demanding life science sector that demands Class A space.  Health and Wellness is one of the important aspects of these developments.Rick Malmstrom is the Executive Director – Sustainability Operations at Alexandria\, and will talk about their approach to delivering healthy buildings. \n\nFeatured Leaders: \nRick Malmstrom – Executive Director\, Sustainability Operations at Alexandria Real Estate Equities\, Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n January - Reflection and Year Ahead\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics & Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n December - ???? Bright Ideas in Lighting\n Lighting\, both natural and manufactured\, is essential to human health and wellness. The roundtable speakers will share their work in the field\, with a discussion of the whole life cycle impacts of lighting\, as well as the idea of “perception……” Please join us to learn\, and to share your ideas and experiences in the realm of light \nFeaturing Lighting Leaders: \nAlexandra Gadawski AIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP – Architect / Sustainability leader at HMFH Architects \nKeith Yancey IALD\, AIA\, LC\, P.E. – Principal at Lam Partners \nMelissa Mattes LC\, LFA\, – Senior Lighting Designer at Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting Inc. \n \n \n \n \n \n November - Big Wins and Challenges in Building Rating Certifications\n More info to come – Presentations of built projects by local leaders discussing the successes and challenges when using various rating systems to drive health and wellness in the finished design. \n \n \n \n \n \n September - Member Input & Planning Meeting\n \n \n \n \n \n \n August - Materials Universe\n The products we use to construct our buildings and create engaging interior spaces are expected to do more than serve a function or aesthetic. Today’s materials are being asked to have healthier ingredients\, lower embodied carbon and promote circularity\, and\, if they’re really well conceived\, address inequities and injustice throughout their supply chains.\n \nBuilding and product certifications\, as well as commitments like the 2030 Challenge or AIA Material’s Pledge provide us with frameworks for setting materials goals. Research continues to evolve to support\, or even challenge\, the use of certain materials. It’s a lot to stay on top of given that product selection is likely only one facet of our work.\n \nJack Dinning of Brightworks Sustainability\, and a materials consultant to Harvard’s Office of Sustainability\, has been regularly mapping the building products ecosystem\, and is looking to engage practitioners at all levels of experience to share information and strategies for pursuing optimized materials goals.\n \nNote: Attendees will get access to a Miro board prior to the session that will be the focus of the collaborative discussion and once complete\, can serve as a resource for accelerating the work of optimized materials.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to our Health & Wellness sponsor Superior Essex!\n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/health-and-wellness-roundtable-4-2021-08-12-2021-11-11/2022-05-13/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Health & Wellness,Roundtable ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/HealthWellnessRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220524T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220516T185940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T203942Z UID:10001750-1653415200-1653418800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Second Annual Building Code Virtual Trivia Night! DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a virtual Trivia Night- all about building design codes!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nYou’ll test your knowledge and learn more about codes like ASHRAE 62.1\, LEED\, WELL AP\, IECC Façade/Envelope Design\, and the IBC. If you don’t know what these acronyms stand for – no worries! We will introduce you to the code and ask only guess-able questions. \n– We will be using Zoom and Kahoot. No need to install any extra apps- you can simply join the Kahoot game from your computer or phone browser. \n– We welcome all students and professionals in the architecture/engineering/energy industries. \n– There will be cash prizes for podium winners. \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nEmerging Professionals Community Stewards\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals and BSA EPNet. \nThis event is FREE for BE+ Emerging Professional Members and any emerging professional who has been in the green building industry for 3 years or less. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/second-annual-building-code-virtual-trivia-night/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community,EPMA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Trivia-Night-feature-image.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20210617T135918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220311T140402Z UID:10001670-1653480000-1653483600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nReach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nChair / Moderator: Allison Zuchman\, Senior Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer\nBoard Liason: Jenn Taranto\, Director of Sustainability at STO Building Group\nBoard Liason: Kristen Fritsch\, Sustainability Coordinator at Elkus Manfredi Architects\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Topics & Featured Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 2022 - Owners and Real Estate Developers\n This roundtable session will include leaders from the real estate development sector and higher education responsible for overseeing their organizations ESG initiatives\, sustainable design\, and green building certification projects. Learn about what led them to their current roles and what unique skills have made them successful. Learn how each are advancing sustainability efforts within their own organizations and within the building sector overall. Gain advice on working most effectively with developers and clients on your projects. Join us and bring your questions! \n  \nFeatured Leaders: \nJenny Whitson – Director\, Sustainability & ESG at IQHQ \nHeather Henriksen – Managing Director\, Office for Sustainability at Harvard University \nNeetu Singh Siddarth – Sustainability Manager at Boston Properties \nRanda Ghattas – Senior Sustainability Project Manager at MIT \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics\n November 2021 – Construction Leaders \nOf all people working construction\, women comprise only 10.3 percent. This roundtable session will include women from Boston area construction companies including a Passive House specialist\,  a sustainability manager\, and project managers.  Learn what led them to work in this industry including how they moved into their current roles\, what challenges they may face and what unique skills have made them successful. \nJoin us for this lively conversation and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nKate Starr – Project Manager at Commodore Builders\nAlex Testa – Project Manager at Siena Construction Company\nCaroline Murray – SPD Senior Project Manager / Sustainability Manager at Turner Construction & SourceBlue Manager\, Architectural Products\n\nModerator: \n\nJenn Taranto – Director of Sustainability\, Global Services at STO Building Group\n\n  \nAugust 2021 – Building Performance Leaders \nThis roundtable session will include three building performance leaders including a founding principal of a woman-owned energy analysis and sustainable design consulting firm\, a building performance analyst with experience working at both an engineering firm and currently a local sustainable design consulting firm\, and a technical principal in a sustainability practice within one of the world’s leading engineering firms. Learn about what led them to their current technical roles and what unique skills have made them successful. Gain some advice if you are interested in pursuing energy analysis work\, and learn how to most effectively work with analysts on your current projects. Join us and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nSamira Ahmadi – Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio LLC\nJasmine Abdollahi – Building Performance Analyst at The Green Engineer\nJoelle Jahn\, Associate – Technical Principal at WSP USA\n\n  \nMay 2021 – Sustainability Directors\, Coordinator\, Manager \nThis roundtable session we have three sustainable design practice leaders representing a small\, medium and large-size design firm joining us to share about their roles and how they integrate sustainable design into their practices. If you are interested in learning about sustainable design topics and practices that are gaining the most ground in their firms currently\, getting advice on how to establish a role or how to be a sustainability champion in your firm\, getting firm leadership on board and how to implement strategies\, join us and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nKate Bubriski – Director of Sustainability & Building Performance at Arrowstreet\nAlison Nash – Architect and Sustainability Practice Leader at DiMella Shaffer\nKristen Fritsch – Sustainability Coordinator at Elkus Manfredi Architects\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-roundtable-2/2022-05-25/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WomeninGreenRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20210617T135918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T151123Z UID:10001673-1653480000-1653483600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nReach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nView the roundtable’s webpage \n \nGroup Leadership:\n\nChair / Moderator: Allison Zuchman\, Senior Sustainability Consultant at The Green Engineer\nBoard Liaison: Jenn Taranto\, Director of Sustainability at STO Building Group\n\nSponsors:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics & Featured Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 2022 - Looking Ahead and Hot Topics\n \n \n \n \n \n \n March 2022 - Owners and Real Estate Developers\n This roundtable session will include leaders from the real estate development sector and higher education responsible for overseeing their organizations ESG initiatives\, sustainable design\, and green building certification projects. Learn about what led them to their current roles and what unique skills have made them successful. Learn how each are advancing sustainability efforts within their own organizations and within the building sector overall. Gain advice on working most effectively with developers and clients on your projects. Join us and bring your questions! \n  \nFeatured Leaders: \nJenny Whitson – Director\, Sustainability & ESG at IQHQ \nHeather Henriksen – Managing Director\, Office for Sustainability at Harvard University \nNeetu Singh Siddarth – Sustainability Manager at Boston Properties \nRanda Ghattas – Senior Sustainability Project Manager at MIT \n \n \n \n \n \n 2021 Topics\n November 2021 – Construction Leaders \nOf all people working construction\, women comprise only 10.3 percent. This roundtable session will include women from Boston area construction companies including a Passive House specialist\,  a sustainability manager\, and project managers.  Learn what led them to work in this industry including how they moved into their current roles\, what challenges they may face and what unique skills have made them successful. \nJoin us for this lively conversation and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nKate Starr – Project Manager at Commodore Builders\nAlex Testa – Project Manager at Siena Construction Company\nCaroline Murray – SPD Senior Project Manager / Sustainability Manager at Turner Construction & SourceBlue Manager\, Architectural Products\n\nModerator: \n\nJenn Taranto – Director of Sustainability\, Global Services at STO Building Group\n\n  \nAugust 2021 – Building Performance Leaders \nThis roundtable session will include three building performance leaders including a founding principal of a woman-owned energy analysis and sustainable design consulting firm\, a building performance analyst with experience working at both an engineering firm and currently a local sustainable design consulting firm\, and a technical principal in a sustainability practice within one of the world’s leading engineering firms. Learn about what led them to their current technical roles and what unique skills have made them successful. Gain some advice if you are interested in pursuing energy analysis work\, and learn how to most effectively work with analysts on your current projects. Join us and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nSamira Ahmadi – Founding Principal of enviENERGY Studio LLC\nJasmine Abdollahi – Building Performance Analyst at The Green Engineer\nJoelle Jahn\, Associate – Technical Principal at WSP USA\n\n  \nMay 2021 – Sustainability Directors\, Coordinator\, Manager \nThis roundtable session we have three sustainable design practice leaders representing a small\, medium and large-size design firm joining us to share about their roles and how they integrate sustainable design into their practices. If you are interested in learning about sustainable design topics and practices that are gaining the most ground in their firms currently\, getting advice on how to establish a role or how to be a sustainability champion in your firm\, getting firm leadership on board and how to implement strategies\, join us and bring your questions! \nSustainable Leaders: \n\nKate Bubriski – Director of Sustainability & Building Performance at Arrowstreet\nAlison Nash – Architect and Sustainability Practice Leader at DiMella Shaffer\nKristen Fritsch – Sustainability Coordinator at Elkus Manfredi Architects\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-roundtable-2-2022-05-25/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WomeninGreenRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220525T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220502T194137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T164006Z UID:10001749-1653498000-1653503400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:A Just Celebration DESCRIPTION:Come Celebrate!\nWe invite you to join us for the 2022 Living Future New England Just Celebration to acknowledge organizations in our community who have taken the next step towards transparency in becoming a socially equitable and diverse business. This is an exciting opportunity to connect and celebrate with those raising the bar of social justice in an outdoor in-person gathering. \nCelebrate the accomplishments of some hard-working organizations\, hear what it takes for organizations to achieve the Just Label\, understand the value of going through the Just process\, and what companies are learning in the process. \n \n \n \n \n \n What is Just? \nThe Just program is a voluntary disclosure tool for organizations by the International Living Future Institute. Just is not a certification program\, it is a transparency platform for organizations to disclose their operations\, including how they treat their employees and where they make financial and community investments. Learn More \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Sponsors\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Hosts\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n DiAnn Tufts\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n DiAnn is an Associate and the Director of Sustainability at PCA\, and co-facilitator of the BE+ hosted Living Future New England. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jim Newman\n Host / Co-Facilitator \n Jim is founder and Principal at Linnean Solutions\, and co-facilitator of the BE+ hosted Living Future New England. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Living Future New England promotes the transformation of communities throughout Boston and New England that are socially just\, culturally rich\, and ecologically restorative. \n \n Join the Conversation\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The Location\n\nThe Anchor is Boston’s only multi-story public gathering space\, performing and visual arts venue\, open-air wine and beer garden and special event setting. \nCome socialize\, play games\, and celebrate our Just progress! Also good to know\, restrooms are available and\, as of launching this page\, mask are required when using them. \nCheck out the venue \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join Us\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Scholarships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Don't let cost keep you from participating. Apply for free admission.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Name\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Job Title\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Company\n \n \n \n \n \n \n What would free registration to "A Just Celebration" do for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n How will you use this opportunity to help others?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 13 + 15 = \n \n \n Submit URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/a-just-celebration/ LOCATION:The Anchor\, 1 Shipyard Park\, Charlestown\, United States CATEGORIES:Community,Living Future Collaborative ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/AJustCelebrationGraphic-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220519T023307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T143853Z UID:10001751-1654095600-1654099200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance DESCRIPTION:Join the BE+ Decarbonize Existing Buildings Alliance hosted monthly roundtable\, a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to discuss issues related to decarbonizing existing buildings.\nReach out to communications@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \nExisting buildings are major contributors to climate change. In 2015\, existing residential and commercial buildings generated 1\,913.3 MMtCO2e\, or 29 percent of total U.S. emissions. To help address this sector\, Built Environment Plus (BE+) with Rethinking Power Management LLC (RPM) are spearheading a coalition of organizations with expertise in GHG reduction and who are committed to supporting decarbonization in existing buildings. \nThis reoccurring monthly gathering is a roundtable which serves as a platform where practitioners and reporting entities can come together to discuss best practices\, technologies\, challenges\, hear information related to the ordinance and its implementation\, etc. \nThe Alliance’s objectives include: \n– Increase awareness of energy disclosure ordinances including BERDO and BEUDO and enhance understanding of requirements. \n– Provide information and resources to reporting organizations that answer “how do we comply” questions through general and building-sector specific webinars. \n– Engage disadvantaged/underserved communities. \n– Share best practices and lessons learned. \n– Provide resources to building owners to help understand decarbonization pathways and create carbon reduction roadmaps. \n– Work with non-profit partners to provide information about/introductions to established practitioners. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/decarbonize-existing-buildings-alliance/2022-06-01/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:D.E.B Alliance ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/DEBAllianceGraphic-01-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220310T200158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220310T200932Z UID:10001737-1654174800-1654189200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Introduction to Passive House Trades DESCRIPTION:About the Class \nThe Introduction to Passive House Trades will broadly cover the following topics: Passive House basics\, review typical construction types\, windows and installation\, air barriers and insulation and new\, innovative PH products. It is crucial when working on Passive House buildings to properly install components\, understand how to correctly implement design details and assess and plan for the current and future performance of the building. This live online course is accompanied by mini video tutorials for various PH product installations\, plus incorporates actual building of Passive House details relevant to the US construction industry. This course is provided by The Passive House Network. \nParticipants will need to provide their own laptop with internet capabilities. \n4 AIA/HSW Continuing Education Units are available for this training. The Passive House Network is an AIA Continuing Education Provider. \nBackground photo by Henry & Co. on Unsplash \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About PHN\n The Passive House Network (PHN)\, formerly known as NAPHN\, is a high-performance building literacy program. We provide comprehensive\, high-quality Passive House education to stakeholders across the building industry – from architects and engineers\, to builders and developers\, to regulators and policymakers. We demystify the impact of design and construction choices\, form knowledge-sharing networks\, raise expectations\, and transform how professionals fundamentally think and work. \nPassive House is widely recognized as the most powerful tool we have today to produce buildings that rise to meet our challenges\, forming the cornerstone of climate mitigation and adaptation\, public health\, and equity impacts. Read The PHN Difference\, for a description of what makes us uniquely positioned in the US building industry. \nOur Vision: A sustainable\, post-carbon\, all-renewable energy future – supported by buildings that are efficient\, comfortable\, affordable\, resilient\, and healthy. \nOur Mission: The transformation of the built environment\, using the tools developed by the Passive House Institute\, is a critical effort to combat global warming. We provide training\, conferences\, and other events to both engage and educate design and building professionals\, policymakers\, and the general public. We support the success and vitality of the Passive House community. \n \n \n \n \n \n Why Should I Attend this Course?\n Learn Passive House standards and their implementation during construction. \nDiscover best practices for passive house design implementation \n \n \n \n \n \n Who Should Attend?\n \n\n\nThis course was developed for a wide range of student profiles include architects\, MEP and structural engineers\, facade\, energy and sustainability consultants\, contractors\, developers\, policymakers\, regulators\, and more. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n By the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \nDescribe the five key principles of Passive House projects. \nSummarize typical materials and methods used for insulation and air barriers on Passive House projects \nExplain challenging details seen on wood and steel framed construction projects and propose solutions on how these can be overcome. \nDescribe the common approaches for air barrier application and insulation installation on residential and commercial projects. \nExplain systems that can be used to provide space conditioning and ventilation on Passive House projects. \nDescribe the documentation requirements needed for Passive House certification and identify how it overlaps with the overall quality assurance process. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 12th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1135247 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/introduction-to-passive-house-trades/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Collaborations,Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/IntroPHTrades_HenryCo_Upsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220311T033543Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T162050Z UID:10001742-1655200800-1655380800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Healthy Materials DESCRIPTION:In this course\, participants will learn which Materials and Resources (MR) credits in LEED v4 your project can easily achieve\, and what you need to know to get them. The MR credits in LEED v4 move us away from single-attribute product selection\, and toward having a richer set of data to make more robust product selections using multiple attributes. The following will be covered: \nProduct transparency and LEED \nHealth Product Declarations and Cradle to Cradle \nEnvironmental Product Declarations \nSourcing of Raw Materials \nLow-emitting materials\, occupant health\, and LEED \nAll About VOCs: content and emissions We’ll look at the things to watch out for in key product categories\, and how you can identify preferable alternatives. \n  \nThis course is split into two sessions: \n\nJune 14th from 10am to 1pm\nJune 16th from 9am to 12pm\n\n  \nThis course is taught by Brent Ehrlich. As BuildingGreen’s Products & Materials Specialist\, Brent excels at deep\, unbiased\, and nuanced technical research on the health and environmental impacts of green building products and materials. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 24th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131773 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo by kindfolk on Unsplash \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/healthy-materials/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/HealthyMaterials-kindfolk-x7JLwunX0M0-unsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220412T181741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220412T181749Z UID:10001744-1655218800-1655226000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Intro to WELL Building Standard DESCRIPTION:The Introduction to the WELL Building Standard provides an overview of the WELL Building Standard ideology\, structure\, and certification process. The medical basis for the concept categories is introduced along with design and construction strategies to create healthy buildings. This training will introduce how to reinvent buildings that are better for both people and the planet using the WELL Building Standard as the framework. \nThis course is taught by Jennifer Taranto LEED AP ID+C\, BD+C\, WELL AP\, Vice President of Sustainability\, Global Services\, STO Building Group. With more than 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate and construction industry\, Jennifer gets involved in the early stages of design and construction to define the client’s sustainability goals and help the project team create an internal roadmap to achieve them. With her guidance and expertise\, organizations around the world have been able to improve people’s health and wellbeing while reducing the construction and operating costs of facilities. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by May 24th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131150 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is of the Cambridge Savings Bank Operations Center via SMMA \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/intro-to-well-building-standard-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/IntrotoWELL_SMMA_CSB-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220603T175922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T180135Z UID:10001766-1657213200-1657227600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Building Tech Forum 2022 DESCRIPTION:Built Environment Plus envisions a thriving and diverse community\, creating a built environment of net positive systems of water and energy\, of financial and social equity\, and of ecological and human health.\nWhich innovations in building technology are advancing us towards this vision?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Visit the BTF22 Webpage URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-building-tech-forum-2022/ LOCATION:District Hall\, 75 Northern Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States CATEGORIES:Building Tech Forum,Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/BTF22FeatureImage-01.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220712T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220428T211625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T211632Z UID:10001747-1657630800-1657645200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:WELL AP Exam Prep Course: Part 1 DESCRIPTION:The new WELL AP exam will evaluate your practical knowledge and understanding of WELL v2. Part 1 of the course will help you prepare for the new WELL AP exam by identifying the reference documents which the WELL AP exam is based on. \nPart 1 of the course will cover in depth the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the WELL AP exam across the first 5 of 11 content areas (the 10 WELL v2 concepts and their features\, and WELL certification). \nLastly\, this course will review what to expect from how the new WELL AP exam is structured\, and the types of questions to anticipate. Upon completion of the course\, it is strongly recommended to continue studies with the guidance and content covered within the course prior to sitting for the WELL AP exam. \n  \nThis course is taught by Michael Munn\, LEED AP BD&C\, WELL Faculty\, CPHC\, Sustainability Consultant and Owner at The Green Engineer. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by June 21st\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131151 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is Akamai Technologies Global Headquarters by Sasaki. Photography by ©Anton Grassl and ©Andy Caulfield. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/well-ap-exam-prep-course-part-1/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WELLAP_Akamai_Sasaki_AntonGrassl_AndyCaulfield-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T170000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220428T212411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220428T212418Z UID:10001748-1657803600-1657818000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:WELL AP Exam Prep Course: Part 2 DESCRIPTION:The new WELL AP exam will evaluate your practical knowledge and understanding of WELL v2. Part 2 of the course will help you prepare for the new WELL AP exam by covering in depth the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for the WELL AP exam across the remaining 6 of 11 content areas (the 10 WELL v2 concepts and their features\, and WELL certification)\, picking up on what was not covered in Part 1 of this course. \nLastly\, this course will review what to expect from how the new WELL AP exam is structured\, and the types of questions to anticipate. Upon completion of the course\, it is strongly recommended to continue studies with the guidance and content covered within the course prior to sitting for the WELL AP exam. \n  \nThis course is taught by Michael Munn\, LEED AP BD&C\, WELL Faculty\, CPHC\, Sustainability Consultant and Owner at The Green Engineer. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by June 23rd\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1131152 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Background photo above is Akamai Technologies Global Headquarters by Sasaki. Photography by ©Anton Grassl and ©Andy Caulfield. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/well-ap-exam-prep-course-part-2/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/WELLAP_Akamai_Sasaki_AntonGrassl_AndyCaulfield-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220725T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220712T215619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220712T215949Z UID:10001554-1658772000-1658775600@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals Podcast Club: J.E.D.I. DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard of a book club\, but get ready for…a podcast club! Listen to curated podcasts\, plus one you find\, then join this discussion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThis event is for anyone interested in podcasts\, environmental justice and social equity! \nYou’ve heard of a book club\, but get ready for…a podcast club! This event invites participants to listen to 3 selected podcast episodes\, and then join us for a discussion. \nEpisodes are freely available on apple podcasts\, spotify\, Google Podcasts\, and the podcast’s websites. \n\nPodcasts: \n\nPod 1: Episode 41: Equity in Cities with Jerry Tinianow (City of Denver\, CO) and Rob Phocas (City of Charlotte\, NC)\nPod 2: The ESG Weekly: No Change for Diversity\nPod 3: Black Histories and Visions of Urban Planning\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event was planned\, and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Committee. \nThis event is FREE for BE+ Emerging Professionals Members and Emerging Professionals who have been in the green building industry for 3 years or less. \n  \nBackground photo by Dillon Shook on Unsplash URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-podcast-club-j-e-d-i/ LOCATION:Online event CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EPPodcastGraphic07-22-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220727T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20210617T135918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230926T094004Z UID:10001674-1658923200-1658926800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Women in Green Roundtable DESCRIPTION:The BE+ Women in Green Roundtable is a venue for architects\, designers\, construction managers\, and sustainability professionals to collaborate as Women in the industry.\nReach out to womeningreen@builtenvironmentplus.org with any inquiries\, questions\, or concerns. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Empowered to Lead: AEC Commitments\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Women are leading many of the national AEC commitments established in response to the Carbon 2019 Summit in Chicago. The commitments represent hundreds of architecture\, design\, engineering\, and construction firms across the country\, united in a common goal. At our roundtable\, we will have guest experts from each sector to guide the discussion about advancing sustainability efforts nationally while balancing careers and projects in their own firms. We will talk about how women can be empowered to lead\, how we can get involved in opportunities beyond our own companies\, and about the challenges in doing so. \nSubject Matter ExpertsAndrea Love\, AIA\, LEED Fellow | Principal\, Director of Building Science | Payette \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n *Roundtables are FREE for Built Environment Plus Members. \n**New to the Roundtables? Join as a Newcomer\, and come visit up to 3 times for FREE. After that\, consider becoming a BE+ Member\, or purchase general admission to return as you like. URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/women-in-green-roundtable-11-15/2022-07-27/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Roundtable,Women in Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WomeninGreenRoundtableGraphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220807T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220714T165756Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T195436Z UID:10001556-1659891600-1659898800@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Summer Picnic & Jazz at the Fort DESCRIPTION:Join us for the BE+ Emerging Professionals Annual Summer Picnic! \nOur social event of the season is here! This year we will be meeting at Highland Park in Roxbury to enjoy Jazz at the Fort\, featuring Jacques Schwarz-Bart. \nEnjoy some smooth jazz and good company at the fort in Roxbury with networking\, food\, and sunshine. \nThis event is free for emerging professionals\, but please consider bringing a chair or blanket\, your favorite picnic snack\, or some park games. We will be meeting from 5-7 pm\, and we’re excited to see you there! \nLocation Notes: \nHighland Park – 58 Beech Glen Street\, Boston\, MA 02119 \nThere are no restrooms on-site\, so attendees should plan accordingly\, however\, there is free street parking on-site. It is about a 15-minute walk from the Jackson Square stop on the Orange Line. \nThis is free for Emerging Professionals. General Admission ticket sales support the BE+ Emerging Professional Community. \nThis event was planned and is hosted\, by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/summer-picnic-jazz-at-the-fort/ LOCATION:Highland Park\, 58 Beech Glen Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02119\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/EPSummerPicnic2022-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220809T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T164746 CREATED:20220307T231004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220413T150937Z UID:10001728-1660039200-1660046400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:LEED® for MEP Engineers DESCRIPTION:This course provides an overview of the LEED Rating system’s energy\, indoor environmental quality and plumbing credits. It drills down into what building engineers need to know to optimize LEED certification. \nStudents will gain an understanding of energy modeling criteria\, building energy metering requirements\, refrigerant management and grid harmonization strategies. They will learn the fundamentals of potable water-use reduction and water metering. Finally\, they’ll become familiar with indoor air quality and thermal comfort requirements while also diving into lighting\, daylight and views. This course is intended for building design engineers. It will be held virtually and is a combination of presentation and discussion. \nThis course is taught by Chris Schaffner\, PE\, LEED Fellow\, BEMP\, WELL AP \, Principal at The Green Engineer. \nBackground photo above by Pawel Czerwinski on Unsplash. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by July 19th\, 2022\n The express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants\, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding. \nYou could take this training for FREE. Learn more and get in contact. \nCourse ID# 1135183 URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/leed-for-mep-engineers/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/LEEDMEP_pawal-czerwinski-upsplash-01.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR