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SUMMARY:Living Building Challenge: Collaborative Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This meeting will reconsider the Collaborative project in New Bedford\, and consider what we learned and where we should go from here. This meeting is part of the Living Community Challenge; learn more at the International Living Future Institute website. \nThis event is organized by the Living Future Collaborative of New England. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThis event is free for members. \nOur members support our close-knit community of passionate practitioners. Join us in transforming the built environment to sustainable design practices. Benefits for all membership types are the same with a few exceptions\, including a 15% discount on all events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check here.
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/living-building-challenge-collaborative-meeting/
LOCATION:Linnean Solutions Office\, 5 Upland Street\, Suite #3\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Collaborations
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SUMMARY:Emerging Professionals of Massachusetts Meeting
DESCRIPTION:EMERGING PROFESSIONALS OF MASSACHUSETTS (EPMA) The EPMA Committee is a great venue for becoming more engaged with green building community and forming meaningful connections with colleagues across the industry. Our monthly meetings are open to anyone interested in becoming more involved. MEETING AGENDAS TYPICALLY INCLUDE: The meeting starts with a 45 minute discussion with the committee leaders regarding planning for upcoming EPMA events and USGBC-MA Chapter 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\nTHIS MONTH’S FEATURE PRESENTATION: Stay tuned for an update on the presentation! A BIT MORE ABOUT EPMA: Chairs: Lindsey Machamer\, Jasmine Abdollahi 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 (USGBC Emerging Professionals – MA) or send an email to emergingprofessionals@usgbcma.org. EPMA Events Include: \n\nBuilding Tours\nSustainable Bike Tour\nNetworking Nights\nNeighborhood Clean-Ups\nStudent Programming\n\nCheck out our calendar for the latest schedule!
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/emerging-professionals-of-massachusetts-meeting-21/
LOCATION:Conference Room Windrose\, 5th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
CATEGORIES:EPMA
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SUMMARY:Presinar: Approaching Net Zero: Solutions for Commercial Buildings
DESCRIPTION:GBCI: 0920019345\nThis session will present zero energy design as cost-competitive strategy for commercial buildings by sharing the latest research and guidance from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)\, and showcasing the different paths to zero energy taken by REI\, Suncoast Credit Union and others. The Department of Energy will open the session with an overview of zero energy and current trends in the market. Outdoor recreation equipment retailer REI will share how an integrated design process and an early zero energy goal informed their new distribution center in Goodyear\, Arizona. Suncoast Credit Union will describe how the company has become a leader in sustainable building practices through development of zero energy banking facilities. NREL will provide practical guidance on doing zero energy right from RFP through operation\, as well as strategies for getting to zero with taller buildings.\nCourse Objectives:\n\nIdentify how market conditions for renewable energy and advances in building technologies are making it more feasible to achieve net zero energy in commercial buildings\nDescribe how zero energy goals can be achieved in new\, retrofit\, and core and shell construction with strong performance in Optimize Energy Performance in LEED v4 BD+C.\nExplain how energy savings strategies can also contribute to WELL v1 Feature 82 rating system achievements by offering improvements to individual comfort.\nDescribe how early integrated design and performance-based procurement will facilitate will facilitate zero energy buildings and stronger performance in energy efficiency when pursuing the Renewable Energy Production Credit in LEED v4 BD+C\n\nCredits: 1 AIA 1 GBCI (LEED Specific BD+C\, WELL\, GA)\nhttps://www.usgbc.org/education/sessions/approaching-net-zero-solutions-commercial-buildings-12319992
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/presinar-approaching-net-zero-solutions-for-commercial-buildings/
LOCATION:Edison Conference Room\, 16th Floor\, 50 Milk Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02109\, United States
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SUMMARY:Central MA Presinar: Nordic House\, Building WELL in Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Occurring partway through the Nordic House design process\, this panel session will share lessons learned from Minnesota pioneers of the WELL Building Standard. After a brief overview of WELL and introduction to the project\, a diverse panel of Nordic House team members will share their different perspectives of WELL\, from design to development\, leasing\, and property management. The panel will also address unique considerations related to using the WELL Building Standard for a Core and Shell project\, making the decision whether or not to pursue the WELL Pilot for Multifamily Residential\, and aligning their pathway to WELL certification with the project’s historic location and other project goals. \nLike what you see? For related courses\, check out the playlists that this course is featured in: \n\nGBCI Programs\nCMP: WELL AP playlist\nCase Studies\n\n\n\nObjectives\n\nIdentify how to align diverse project goals with wellness outcomes\nDiscuss the importance of the building core location to achieving the Right to Light Feature in the WELL Building Standard\, version 1\nDescribe a process for designing building amenities to achieve the Active Transportation Support Feature in the WELL Building Standard\, version 1\nDiscuss the benefits and challenges of achieving the Operable Windows Feature in the WELL Building Standard\, version 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChapter members get a discount on this course! \nIf you are a member of USGBC MA just use your email as a promotional code before checkout. Not sure how? See a tutorial. \nBenefits for all membership types include a 15% discount on most of our events. Please note membership with USGBC National is NOT membership with USGBC MA. Not sure if you are a member of USGBC MA? Check or Become a Member\n 
URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/central-ma-presinar-nordic-house-building-well-in-minnesota/
LOCATION:National Grid’s Sustainability Hub\, 912 Main St\, Worcester\, MA\, 01610\, United States
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