BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Built Environment Plus - ECPv6.17.5.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20220908T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T103000 DTSTAMP:20220824T180106Z CREATED:20220823T185340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T180106Z UID:32191-1662627600-1662633000@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Better Building Products: Intro to Declare + The Living Product Challenge DESCRIPTION:Designers aim to make informed decisions and put the best products into their buildings. Manufacturers aim to provide the products that best meet the designer’s needs at a competitive price. We are all in alignment\, yet it remains a challenge to get the best products into our buildings –why? \n The International Living Future Institute (ILFI) provides a conduit for transparent and holistic product data with its Declare Label and outlines a framework for a holistic manufacturing approach through the Living Product Challenge (LPC). \nJoin Built Environment + The Living Future Community for two introductory trainings by ILFI staff on The Declare Label and its uses for designers in tandem with an introduction to the LPC and what it takes for manufacturers to obtain a label\, and beyond. \nThe two brief training sessions will be followed by a facilitated community dialogue\, bringing forward the transparency perspective and barriers of both audiences. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n Gain a deeper understanding of the Declare program\, including key features of the updated label. \nBe able to discuss how Declare benefits customers\, manufacturers\, and designers. \nIdentify key aspects of the Living Product Challenge Certification. \nHave a deeper understanding of the benefits of LPC-certified products \n\n \n \n \n \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 Adam Birkett on Unsplash. \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/better-building-products-intro-to-declare-the-living-product-challenge/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Into-to-Declare-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T170000 DTSTAMP:20220620T231802Z CREATED:20220620T231436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T231802Z UID:30893-1663074000-1663088400@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:Buildings and Carbon DESCRIPTION:This course will focus on climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment. It will emphasize the importance of goal setting and taking actions to manage building-related carbon emissions throughout a building’s life cycle. \nThe course will begin with an exploration of the context of climate emissions in the built environment\, covering topics such as the global carbon cycle\, whole building life cycle analysis\, operational carbon\, embodied carbon and the impact of building materials and practices\, carbon storage and buildings as carbon sinks\, the “time value” of carbon\, and a series of solutions from material selection to policy engagement for addressing the climate impact of the built environment. \nNext\, the course will explore applied strategies in the context of a design practice\, covering topics such as goal setting and defined metrics\, defining core questions framing carbon analysis\, carbon accounting tools\, and workflow in the design process. \nFinally\, the course will guide participants through a series of workshops and facilitated discussion in which key barriers to and opportunities for implementing carbon reduction strategies in participants’ practices are identified\, discussed\, prioritized\, and formulated into an action list for participants to reference moving forward to actualize real carbon reduction in their work. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Objectives\n Understand the impact of embodied carbon and carbon storage in building materials. \nBecome familiar with real-world examples and case studies that stored carbon. \nIdentify tools\, workflow strategies\, and other resources for carbon accounting in the design process. \nTake action on opportunities and strategies for integrating climate action and carbon reduction into their professional practice. \n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by August 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# 1131156 \n \n \n \n \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 Clark Van Der Beken on Unsplash \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/buildings-and-carbon-3/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/bc-clark-van-der-beken-unsplash.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220917T140000 DTSTAMP:20220811T155657Z CREATED:20220701T004614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T155657Z UID:30992-1663405200-1663423200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:BE+ Bike Tour 2022 DESCRIPTION:Grab a bike and join us for the 2022 BE+ Bike Tour!\nThis year\, we will be touring from South Boston to the Seaport\, following the coastline to explore the area’s emerging environmental design\, development\, and ecological significance. Coastal ecosystems are rich resources that provide flood protection\, carbon sequestration\, and major social/economic benefits. Because of these unique and highly valuable resources\, building along the coast requires a careful plan and future-oriented design. With this tour\, we want to highlight some of the City of Boston and local architecture and engineering firms’ efforts to strike a balance between growing development and resiliency\, while working to preserve ecosystems and communities alike. Nature needs us\, and we need nature. \nIn the meantime\, while we finalize the details and launch registration\, be sure to hold the date with your friends and family\, and check back here soon for the published route and stops. The BE+ Bike Tour is hosted by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community. \nHere are three things to know now: \n\nRiders can congregate at the marked point along the harbor walk. The start is conveniently located a tenth mile from the JFK station and a short walk from the UMass Campus West Parking Garage. Note: Parking at the garage is $15/day.\nWe currently plan for a 9:00am start with a 2:00pm estimated completion.\nShould we get rained out\, we will hold the tour the next day\, Sunday\, September 18th.\n\n \n Visit the Bike Tour 22' Webpage\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The BE+ Bike Tour is hosted by the BE+ Emerging Professionals Community.\nThe BE+ Emerging Professionals (EP) is a community of ascending professionals cross the green building industry and allied fields helping drive sustainable and regenerative design\, construction and operation of the built environment. The committee provides professional support\, development and advocacy tools through active networking\, monthly programming and community events.\n \n Learn More URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/be-bike-tour-2022/ LOCATION:UMass Harborwalk Park\, UMass Harborwalk Park\, Boston CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/BikeTour22GraphicTagline-100.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220920T170000 DTSTAMP:20220802T173311Z CREATED:20220603T184051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220802T173311Z UID:30745-1663678800-1663693200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:EcoDistricts: A New Model of Urban Re-Generation DESCRIPTION:In this workshop you’ll discover a framework to transform existing neighborhoods through the lens of Equity\, Resilience and Climate Change and a process to create a roadmap and structure for communities to move forward. \nThis hands-on workshop will help you understand how to develop an action plan for how to move communities forward. The EcoDistrict processes a template for bringing together community leaders\, developers\, architects and planners to envision and create sustainable neighborhoods\, working at the district or neighborhood scale. The EcoDistrict Protocol has been successfully used in a number of communities\, ranging from new community development projects to existing densely populated neighborhoods\, to build a community vision and plan for how to meet that vision. The protocol is not a checklist or a set of targets\, but rather a framework for working as a community to define meaningful goals and appropriate actions. \nLocal EcoDistrict Accredited Professional Jim Newman and founder and former Executive Director of EcoDistricts.org\, Rob Bennet will together\, present some history\, some community experiences\, and a lot of information about theEcoDistrict Protocol and how it works. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n Funding Grants Available: Submit by August 30th\, 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# 1131191\n \n \n \n \n \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 Talbot-Norfolk Triangle Eco Innovation District in Dorchester\, MA via EcoDistricts.org \n  URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/ecodistricts-a-new-model-of-urban-re-generation/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Courses ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/EcoDistrict_UrbanRe-Generation_TNT_EID_20160923-01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220924T110000 DTSTAMP:20220824T165050Z CREATED:20220823T182418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T165050Z UID:32176-1664010000-1664017200@builtenvironmentplus.org SUMMARY:A Walk in the Woods: A Biophilia Discussion and Walk DESCRIPTION:Join the Living Future community in an exploration of biophilic thinking while exploring the historic Stonehurst Manor in Waltham. \nStonehurst Manor is a historic property in Waltham\, near Bentley College\, that boasts a Richardson designed house and Olmstead designed grounds\, as well as large natural areas filled with trails. \nFollowing the Roundtable on Biophilia\, the Living Future community is using this unique property as a backdrop for discussions of the relationships possible between buildings and landscapes\, the role of tended landscapes in supporting mental and physical health\, the role of humans in supporting ecosystems\, and other topics in biophilic thinking. \nThis will be a family-friendly\, all-outside “walk in the woods”. Bring the kids and enjoy these beautiful grounds and stimulating discussion. \nLocation Notes: \nStonehurst Manor\, 100 Robert Treat Paine Dr\, Waltham\, MA 0245 \nThere are no restrooms on-site\, so attendees should plan accordingly. \nPlease consider bringing your own hydration.  \nRain or shine! URL:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/event/a-walk-in-the-woods-a-biophilia-discussion-and-walk/ LOCATION:Stonehurst Manor\, 100 Robert Treat Paine Dr\, Waltham\, MA\, 02452\, United States CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://builtenvironmentplus.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AWalkInTheWoods.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR