Buildings & Carbon
About the Training
This course provides an in-depth exploration of carbon emissions in the built environment, offering a foundational understanding of key concepts, strategies, and principles. Participants will examine the global carbon cycle and its relationship to the built environment, covering both operational carbon (including grid emission factors and electrification strategies), embodied carbon (including carbon storage and emission reduction strategies), and the relationship between the two. The course will also introduce the “time value” of carbon and its implications for material selection and emissions management. By the end of this session, participants will be equipped with a broader understanding of how to approach carbon reduction in their work and set meaningful climate goals.
This training is eligible for 4 AIA LU / HSW continuing education credits.
This is a live, online training led by Jacob Deva Racusin with New Frameworks.
Jacob Deva Racusin is Co-Founder and Director of Building Science and Sustainability with New Frameworks, Vermont-based worker-owned cooperative. As a consultant, designer, and educator, Jacob merges his passions for ecological stewardship, relationship to place, and social justice. Jacob is Lead Embodied Carbon Researcher and BEAM Trainer and Co-Developer with Builders For Climate Action. Jacob has authored two books and numerous articles, and instructs and consults on topics of building science and climate impact. An active member of the Carbon Leadership Forum Boston Hub and Steering Committee member of the Bio-Based Materials Collective, Jacob is engaged in code and policy development, professional training, and other initiatives supporting the transition to a more just industry.
Learning Objectives
1. Identify both emission reduction and carbon storage opportunities in building design and construction.
2. Critically analyze a design to develop strategies for operational and embodied carbon reduction.
3. Incorporate the time value of carbon into project decision making.
4. Analyze the co-benefits of carbon emission reduction that relate to energy efficiency, health impacts, and other social and ecological benefits.
Funding Grants Available: Submit by October 27th, 2026
The Express Grant is designed to help businesses respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding.
You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application.
Course ID#: C-2573
Course Provider: Built Environment Plus
Course Cost: $350 per course per trainee
Express Grant Eligibility
Employers with 100 or fewer Massachusetts, W-2 employees are eligible to receive Express Program grants. Express Program grant applications must be submitted no fewer than 21 days before the training date. The following documentation is required to apply:
Signed Form W-9
Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) from the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, dated within 6 months from the date of application submission
Certificate of Compliance from the Massachusetts Department of Unemployment Assistance (DUA) that is not expired on the date of application submission
The contracting period of approved Express Grants begins 21 days after the grant application date and ends one year from this date. All training must be completed within the contract period to be eligible for reimbursement.
Registering on Behalf of Employees
If you are applying for Express funding and registering on behalf of employees at your organization, please check “as Company” on the checkout page to receive a copy of the receipt.
*Review the BE+ Workforce Training Grant webpage for additional eligibility requirements and other updates made by the Commonwealth Corporation.
Please note that the Express Grant does not cover Optional Exam Prep Resource Add-on or the exam fee itself.
Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy
Full refunds are available only if written notice is provided 7 days prior to course start date. There will be no refund if less than one week’s notice is given.
Please note: Full refunds will be issued less the standard processing fee. In general, rescheduling is always preferred over refunds. Registration transfers are only allowed for rescheduling to a future training and cannot be transferred between individuals.
Don’t see a financial assistance option that meets your needs? Reach out to education@builtenvironmentplus.org to learn more about leveraging the opportunities available to you. Bulk discounts are available for 5 or more attendees at once.
BE+ is committed to providing accessible events. If you have a disability and require accommodation in order to fully participate, please indicate in your registration and we will reach out to you. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
