By Alexander Landa, Outreach and Communications Manager
Next Wednesday, October 19th, we will be holding a presinar titled “Pathway to Zero Energy Buildings” here at our Boston office. During this session devoted to ZeroNet Energy building design and construction, you will learn all about the topic from dream to design.
For those that attend, you will become familiar with what makes a new design a NetZero Energy Building. To further expand on this emerging topic, the presinar will discuss the difference between Site and Source Energy and impact on Net Zero. If you're interested in potentially designing a NetZero building, this session will discuss potential strategies to help facilitate a Net Zero Energy project. Lastly, this session will cover the cost impacts of going Net Zero on a project.
Neil Angus will be leading a discussion following this presinar. Come equipped with questions and be ready for a focused chat on NetZero!
October is a busy month for us here at the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter! On Wednesday the 19th we're holding a LEED workshop, and then on October 26th you can join us at Google's Cambridge HQ for Healthy Materials Summit 2016.
Are you in need of GBCI credits? Do you want to better understand the USGBC’s suite of LEED rating systems? If so, come to our Introduction to the SITES program presinar Wednesday, April 20th! This is a part of our new 2016 USGBC MA Chapter webinar series that look at indoor air quality. We'll also cover energy codes, environmental product declarations, and more later on in the year.
Join us for this informative and interactive webinar at this in person session! Each session in this series is registered for GBCI CE hours and AIA/CES LU/HSW hours. Please note, these webinars are pre- recorded and you are required to attend in person to receive credit.
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This overview of the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) informs participants of the critical need for a more careful and sensitive approach to land design and development in regards to the growing population of the planet. SITES goals are identified and explained, and the concept of evaluating ecosystem services as a basis for land design and development is detailed through photographs, graphics, and SITES Pilot Project case study information.
Objectives:
Describe the benefits that ecosystem services provide
Explain the process for regenerative design
List SITES goals
Identify the process for registering a SITES project for certification
This event will be on April 20th at 50 Milk St: 17th Floor- Hercules Conference Room, Boston, 02109. Register here!
Do you pay attention to landscape design and landscape architecture?
Check out the new SITES program with our Presinar April 20th from 4:30 to 6! Learn more about the event below, and register here!
This is an in-person viewing of a professionally produced information-packed webinar. It's a great networking opportunity.
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This overview of the Sustainable Sites Initiative (SITES) informs participants of the critical need for a more careful and sensitive approach to land design and development in regards to the growing population of the planet. SITES goals are identified and explained, and the concept of evaluating ecosystem services as a basis for land design and development is detailed through photographs, graphics, and SITES Pilot Project case study information.
Objectives
Describe the benefits that ecosystem services provide
Explain the process for regenerative design
List SITES goals
Identify the process for registering a SITES project for certification
