Join us in welcoming our 2026 Summer interns: Amanda Xu, Alexander Orth (returning to BE+ for another season), and Michael Pirozzi. Already making an impact across the BE+ community, Amanda is helping us prepare for Building Tech Forum while supporting our Communities program. Alexander and Michael are working together to expand Built Environment Connects by adding new companies, professionals, and projects. We look forward to their contributions this summer as they help advance our mission to foster a more sustainable and regenerative built environment.
Amanda Xu
Hi, my name is Amanda, and I’m so excited to be working with the BE+ team this summer! I’m a rising senior at Tufts University, studying Biopsychology & Environmental Studies. In my spare time, I love to be in the great outdoors – or curled up at home with a good book. While I am still exploring my passions in the environmental fields, I’m eager to learn more about the systems, policies, and people that shape our built environment and advance sustainability. I look forward to contributing to and learning from the Community team at BE+!
Alexander Orth
My name is Xander, and I am delighted to intern at BE+ this summer! I’m a recent graduate of Tufts University where I studied Political Science and Environmental Studies. In my spare time, I’m an avid hiker and photographer, and I’m passionate about creating urban spaces which are both functional and sustainable. I’m grateful for the opportunity to carry on my work from the spring, particularly in strengthening Built Environment Connects through engaging green building professionals.
Michael Pirozzi
My name is Mike, and I am thrilled to work as an intern for BE+ this summer! I am going to be a senior at Northeastern University studying Environmental Science and Economics with a Business Administration minor. I love working out and thrifting in my free time. I am so excited to get the opportunity to work for BE+ and create a balance between the environment and human benefit through sustainable developments, and I look forward to learning more about the community through this opportunity.
