BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//23.194.190.209//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York X-LIC-LOCATION:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-196099@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105421Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:BCT Program\,ECO Department\,Lecture Series CONTACT:umassbct@gmail.com\; umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:Wesley Stanhope\, CEM EBCP CCP CPHC\, Founder & CEO\nWes has ov er fifteen years of leadership experience in the built environment on both sides of the Atlantic\, working in USA\, Ireland\, and UK with constructi on\, facility conditions assessments\, energy management\, and commissioni ng projects. Wes is responsible for developing and implementing Building E volutions vision\, mission and philosophy. Wes is both active in the long- term planning and operations of the company\, as well as day to day operat ions.\nAs principal of Stanhope Developments he brought over 370 commercia l and residential construction projects from proposal through to design an d completion in Ireland and UK. After returning to USA\, Wes managed the e nergy auditing and retro-commissioning of over 23 million square feet of U S Federal Facilities. Wes also has extensive experience managing and imple menting assessments and commissioning of large scale private universities\ , commercial properties\, state facilities\, non-profits\, and large multi family developments.\nWes is also an Adjunct Faculty at Mount Wachusett Co mmunity College and Boston Architectural College.\nWhen Wes is not in the office or commissioning a building\, he is typically spending time with fa mily and friends\, coaching youth soccer\, visiting family in Ireland\, tr aveling\, or taking a ride on one of his motorcycles. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210329T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210329T171500 LOCATION:VIRTUAL @ https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/97156251154 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture. Wesley Stanhope\, Building Evolution Corporation URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-wesley-stanhope-building-ev olution-corporation/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nWesley Stanho pe\, CEM EBCP CCP CPHC\, Founder & CEO
\nWes has over fifteen years
of leadership experience in the built environment on both sides of the Atl
antic\, working in USA\, Ireland\, and UK with construction\, facility con
ditions assessments\, energy management\, and commissioning projects. Wes
is responsible for developing and implementing Building Evolutions vision\
, mission and philosophy. Wes is both active in the long-term planning and
operations of the company\, as well as day to day operations.
\nAs p
rincipal of Stanhope Developments he brought over 370 commercial and resid
ential construction projects from proposal through to design and completio
n in Ireland and UK. After returning to USA\, Wes managed the energy audit
ing and retro-commissioning of over 23 million square feet of US Federal F
acilities. Wes also has extensive experience managing and implementing ass
essments and commissioning of large scale private universities\, commercia
l properties\, state facilities\, non-profits\, and large multifamily deve
lopments.
Wes is also an Adjunct Faculty at Mount Wachusett Commun ity College and Boston Architectural College.
\nWhen Wes is not in t he office or commissioning a building\, he is typically spending time with family and friends\, coaching youth soccer\, visiting family in Ireland\, traveling\, or taking a ride on one of his motorcycles.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-196102@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105421Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:BCT Program\,ECO Department\,Lecture Series CONTACT:umassbct@gmail.com\; umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:William Maclay\, Founding Principal of Maclay Architects\, FAIA \, NCARB\, LEED AP\nBill is an innovator\, leader\, speaker\, and advocate for ecological design and renewably powered buildings\, communities\, and planet. For nearly fifty years\, Bill brings commitment\, expertise\, and experience in working with others to create healthy\, productive\, regene rative\, and beautiful places for the benefit of people and living systems . Bill combines his passion to create inspiring and innovative buildings w ith a passion for exploring design that embodies the purpose and vision of others.\nIn particular\, Bill’s focus is on exploring and collaborating w ith clients\, our team and stakeholders to create a better future for all. He looks to make each project a model for what is possible\, now and movi ng forward in small\, but significant steps.\nBill has created many signif icant model projects including NRG Systems\, the Aiken Building at UVM\, t he Bennington State Courthouse and Offices\, and Coastal Maine Botanical G ardens. While these may be the most recognizable models\, we see every pro ject at every scale\, budget\, and aspiration\, as a model project—an oppo rtunity to demonstrate the best future we can offer—to find new ways to cr eate a future that is productive\, satisfying\, healthy\, empowering\, and inspiring.\nBill has served on numerous boards\, including the Vermont Bu sinesses for Social Responsibility\, Yestermorrow Design Build School\, AI A VT as president\, and local planning boards. Bill and Maclay Architects have received much recognition with certifications\, awards\, speaking\, w riting\, videos\, and Fellowship in the AIA. He is grateful and indebted t o the many collaborators he has been fortunate enough to work with—includi ng\, clients\, members of his office team\, consultants\, builders\, fello w leaders in ecological design\, and the large community of people who are working for a better world and future.\nBill lives in Warren with his wif e and occasional visits of his two sons. He enjoys biking\, cross country skiing\, and experiencing the wonder\, beauty\, and ebb and flow of enviro nment and nature in Vermont and on Cape Cod. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T171500 LOCATION:VIRTUAL @ https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/97030501008 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture\, Bill Maclay\, Maclay Architects URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-bill-maclay/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWilliam Macla y\, Founding Principal of Maclay Architects\, FAIA\, NCARB\, LEED AP
\nBill is an innovator\, leader\, speaker\, and advocate for ecological d esign and renewably powered buildings\, communities\, and planet. For near ly fifty years\, Bill brings commitment\, expertise\, and experience in wo rking with others to create healthy\, productive\, regenerative\, and beau tiful places for the benefit of people and living systems. Bill combines h is passion to create inspiring and innovative buildings with a passion for exploring design that embodies the purpose and vision of others.
\nIn particular\, Bill’s focus is on exploring and collaborating with client s\, our team and stakeholders to create a better future for all. He looks to make each project a model for what is possible\, now and moving forward in small\, but significant steps.
\nBill has created many significa nt model projects including NRG Systems\, the Aiken Building at UVM\, the Bennington State Courthouse and Offices\, and Coastal Maine Botanical Gard ens. While these may be the most recognizable models\, we see every projec t at every scale\, budget\, and aspiration\, as a model project—an opportu nity to demonstrate the best future we can offer—to find new ways to creat e a future that is productive\, satisfying\, healthy\, empowering\, and in spiring.
\nBill has served on numerous boards\, including the Vermon t Businesses for Social Responsibility\, Yestermorrow Design Build School\ , AIA VT as president\, and local planning boards. Bill and Maclay Archite cts have received much recognition with certifications\, awards\, speaking \, writing\, videos\, and Fellowship in the AIA. He is grateful and indebt ed to the many collaborators he has been fortunate enough to work with—inc luding\, clients\, members of his office team\, consultants\, builders\, f ellow leaders in ecological design\, and the large community of people who are working for a better world and future.
\nBill lives in Warren w ith his wife and occasional visits of his two sons. He enjoys biking\, cro ss country skiing\, and experiencing the wonder\, beauty\, and ebb and flo w of environment and nature in Vermont and on Cape Cod.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-196759@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series CONTACT:Bct.umassamherst@gmail.com\; umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:Advancing Healthy\, Energy Efficient\, Climate-Friendly Housing to Achieve Health and Racial Equity\nSubstandard\, energy inefficient hou sing has disproportionately impacted Black and Brown Americans because of the legacy of racist and discriminatory housing policies. These policies p aired with historical disinvestment prevented these communities from acces sing resources to maintain livable standards. Directing resources to impro ve housing quality\, address health and safety hazards\, and improve energ y efficiency\, leveraging existing programs\, and exploring innovative sou rces of funding and financing can help to advance health and racial equity . DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T171500 LOCATION:Olver Design Building\, Rm 170 or via Zoom @ https://umass-amherst .zoom.us/meeting/register/tJElcOGorzotGdHUX_VeHLpcUIt5_MEsTUs_ SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture – Ruth Ann Norton of Green & Healthy Homes Initiative URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-ruth-ann-norton-of-green-he althy-homes-initiative/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAdvancing Healthy\, Energy Efficient\, Climate-Friendly Housing to A
chieve Health and Racial Equity
Substandard\, energy inefficient housing has disproportionately impacted Black and Brown Americans because of the legacy of racist and discriminatory housing poli cies. These policies paired with historical disinvestment prevented these communities from accessing resources to maintain livable standards. Direct ing resources to improve housing quality\, address health and safety hazar ds\, and improve energy efficiency\, leveraging existing programs\, and ex ploring innovative sources of funding and financing can help to advance he alth and racial equity.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:healthy homes\,housing\,Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-196762@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series CONTACT:Bct.umassamherst@gmail.com\; umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:Climate Smart Forests and Green Construction: Designing with Bi ogenic Carbon to Achieve Climate Positive Structures\nThis presentation is about a new approach to forest product consumption that perpetuates rainf orest conservation. Global forests are both sources of emissions and can promote carbon capture and storage. Mr. Pinchot will introduce the range o f available biogenic building materials from agriculture and forestry with a special focus on tropical forests. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211018T171500 LOCATION:Olver Design Building\, Rm 170 or via Zoom @ https://umass-amherst .zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcqcuuhrD0iGdIDH_Cw0rAAmtKLHqkzxL_n SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture – Peter Pinchot of Whole Forests URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-peter-pinchot-of-whole-fore sts/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nClimate Smart Forests and Green Construction: Designing with Biogeni
c Carbon to Achieve Climate Positive Structures
This presentation is about a new approach to forest product consumption that perpetuates rainforest conservation. Global forests are both sources of emissions and can promote c arbon capture and storage. Mr. Pinchot will introduce the range of availab le biogenic building materials from agriculture and forestry with a specia l focus on tropical forests.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:forest carbon certification\,Lecture Series\,tropical forests END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-196765@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series CONTACT:Bct.umassamherst@gmail.com\; umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:The Continuing Rise of Women in Construction\nCarolina Cudemus- Jones\, Director of Design and Construction Management UMass Amherst\nDe nise Berger\, Chief of Operations for the Engineering Department of the Po rt Authority of New York and New Jersey\nJoanna Kripp\, Senior Project Exe cutive for Gilbane Building Co.\nThe percentage of women in construction h overs between 9 to 10% across the industry\, in the field only 3%. The in dustry is changing – not only the number of women in the field\, design\, engineering and construction management is increasing\, the industry now recognizes that women bring an additional layer of diversity\, experience and management style that have innovated and energized an industry known f or its traditional male dominance. Construction in general is experiencing shortages in skilled knowledge across the disciplines and women have beco me now the future of the industry at all levels. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T171500 LOCATION:Olver Design Building\, Rm 170 or via Zoom @ https://umass-amherst .zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qdOiqqjosGdz3ItlWvWKPW8KvUbFf096f SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture – Caroline Cudemus-Jones\, Denise Berger\, Joanna Kripp URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-caroline-cudemus-jones-deni se-berger-joanna-kripp/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Continuing Rise of Women in Construction
\nDenise Be rger\, Chief of Operations for the Engineering Department of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
\nJoann a Kripp\, Senior Project Executive for Gilbane Building Co.
\nThe percentage of women in construction hovers between 9 to 10% across the industry\, in the field only 3%. The industry is changing – not only the number of women in the field\, design\, engineering < /span>and construction management is increasing\, the industry now recogni zes that women bring an additional layer of diversity\, experience and man agement style that have innovated and energized an industry known for its traditional male dominance. Construction in general is experiencing shorta ges in skilled knowledge across the disciplines and women have become now the future of the industry at all levels.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series\,women in construction END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-196768@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series CONTACT:Bct.umassamherst@gmail.com\; umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:Building Performance Improvement with Building Automation Syste ms (BAS)\nOverall building performance can significantly be improved throu gh continuous monitoring and adjustment of operating parameters through bu ilding automation system (BAS). Parameters are automatically adjusted base d on weather\, occupancy\, changes in condition and building loads.\nProgr ams in the BAS use inputs from multiple sensors on the equipment and in th e buildings to constantly adapt the equipment operation to actual space co nditions.\nThe lecture will give to students an overview of how BAS is use d in building operations and how it can be tied to other systems for alert ing and reporting purposes. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211129T171500 LOCATION:Olver Design Building\, Rm 170 or via Zoom @ https://umass-amherst .zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtd--qpjMrHtJNhUN56B5gKkUpDeSpL0DA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture – Fidele Mazimpaka\, UMass Campus Energy Engineer URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-fidele-mazimpaka-umass-camp us-energy-engineer/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBuilding Performance Improvement with Building Automation Systems (B
AS)
Overall building performance can significa ntly be improved through continuous monitoring and adjustment of operating parameters through building automation system (BAS). Parameters are autom atically adjusted based on weather\, occupancy\, changes in condition and building loads.
\nPrograms in the BAS use inputs from mul tiple sensors on the equipment and in the buildings to constantly adapt th e equipment operation to actual space conditions.
\nThe l ecture will give to students an overview of how BAS is used in building op erations and how it can be tied to other systems for alerting and reportin g purposes.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:building automation systems\,building operations\,Lec ture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-197779@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:BCT Program\,Lecture Series CONTACT:umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:Seth Lawrence-Slavas\, President and Principal at Wright Builde rs Inc. will present this lecture.\nThe COVID era is with us to stay. As material prices soar\, labor availability plummets and shipping delays cau se mass chaos in the building world\, there remains the need to provide af fordable\, safe\, energy efficient housing for the majority of the populat ion. We explore the real life world of project development\, estimating\, and physical construction in a sphere of affordability and how to manage the unexpected and expected consequences of the virus. This lecture brings tangible examples of success along with failure for an honest look at wha t it means to be building for the future. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220207T171500 LOCATION:Olver Design Building\, Rm 170 or via Zoom @ https://umass-amherst .zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEucemqrTIuHNQFPnIR0-ncynTfHC68WSYc SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture: Affordable High Performance Construction and the COVID Era URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-affordable-high-performance -construction-and-the-covid-era/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nSe th Lawrence-Slavas\, President and Principal at Wright Builders Inc. will present this lecture.
\nThe COVID era is with us to stay. As material prices soar\, lab or availability plummets and shipping delays cause mass chaos in the build ing world\, there remains the need to provide affordable\, safe\, energy e fficient housing for the majority of the population. We explore the real life world of project developme nt\, estimating\, and physical construction in a sphere of affordability a nd how to manage the unexpected and expected consequences of the virus. Th is lecture brings tangible examples of success along with failure for an h onest look at what it means to be building for the future.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-197788@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:BCT Program\,Lecture Series CONTACT:umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:Rose Mary Su\, the Principal Consultant at ACENTECH will presen t on the role of acoustics in mass timber buildings.\nAcoustics is the key to success for many buildings and building spaces. Most of us have dined in a noisy restaurant unable to hear our friend sitting across the table o r tried to study in a library full of distracting noises. Workplaces today tend to be open and collaborative\, but the noise level may inhibit produ ctivity. Learn how acoustically comfortable space is achieved in the face of multiple obstacles. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220228T171500 LOCATION:Olver Design Building\, Rm 170 or via Zoom @ https://umass-amherst .zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwkcuquqj4oGNCQR0w-9mQCeKSWBlpMi7cX SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture: Acoustics and Vibration in Mass Timber URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-acoustics-and-vibration-in- mass-timber/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nRo se Mary Su\, the Principal Consultant at ACENTECH will present on the role of acoustics in mass timber buildings.
\nAcoustics is th e key to success for many buildings and building spaces. Most of us have d ined in a noisy restaurant unable to hear our friend sitting across the ta ble or tried to study in a library full of distracting noises. Workplaces today tend to be open and collaborative\, but the noise level may inhibit productivity. Learn how acoustically comfortable space is achieved in the face of multiple obstacles.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-197791@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:BCT Program\,Lecture Series CONTACT:umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:Alex Wilson\, President of Resilient Design Institute\, will ad dress climate change impacts and how those will be influencing building de sign over the coming years. Examples of resilient design strategies will b e presented as responses to flooding\, wind\, extreme temperatures\, droug ht\, wildfire\, and the cascading impact of power outages. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T171500 LOCATION:Olver Design Building\, Rm 170 or via Zoom @ https://umass-amherst .zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYoceygrzgqE90RgSWgAKT7steVCnJBVfEK SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture: Resilient Design: The New Paradigm in an Age of Climat e Change URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-resilient-design-the-new-pa radigm-in-an-age-of-climate-change/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAl ex Wilson\, President of Resilient Design Institute\, will address climate change impacts and how those will be influencing building design over the coming years. Examples of resilient design strategies will be presented a s responses to flooding\, wind\, extreme temperatures\, drought\, wildfire \, and the cascading impact of power outages.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-197794@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:BCT Program\,Lecture Series CONTACT:umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:Senior Investigators of the National Transportation Safety Boar d will present the investigation into a pedestrian bridge collapse. This a ccident occurred on March 15\, 2018\, when a partially constructed pedestr ian bridge crossing an eight-lane roadway in the city of Miami\, Florida\, experienced a catastrophic structural failure. The 174-foot-long bridge s pan fell about 18.5 feet. The presentation will provide a general overview of the investigation\, as well as detailed findings related to the safety issue areas that were identified.\nThis lecture is cosponsored by the Dep artment of Civil and Environmental Engineering. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220411T171500 LOCATION:Olver Design Building\, Rm 170 or via Zoom @ https://umass-amherst .zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkdeuuqDwqE9ETenUAFDi6_llfKHX8OrQE SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture: Miami Pedestrian Bridge Collapse Investigation URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-pedestrian-bridge-collapse- investigation/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nSe nior Investigators of the National Transportation Safety Board will presen t the investigation into a pedestrian bridge collapse. This accident occur red on March 15\, 2018\, when a partially constructed pedestrian bridge cr ossing an eight-lane roadway in the city of Miami\, Florida\, experienced a catastrophic structural failure. The 174-foot-long bridge span fell abou t 18.5 feet. The presentation will provide a general overview of the inves tigation\, as well as detailed findings related to the safety issue areas that were identified.
\nThis lecture is cosponsored by th e Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-199250@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series CONTACT:umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:INTEGRATING THE OLD AND NEW: FACING THE CHALLENGES ON A CONSTRU CTION REMODELJack Manifold\, CEO of J. Manifold Construction\, LLCSeptembe r 19\, 2022Using specific case studies\, learn vital elements of construct ion from the old to the new regarding structural integrity\, foundational excellence\, and project sitework elements for both remodeled commercial a nd residential buildings.\nZoom link: https://umass-amherst.zoom.us/j/9893 5710361?pwd=VFpXamtCeVQ2R1N3emRjc3VFV09DQT09 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220919T171500 LOCATION:Olver Design Building\, Rm 170 or via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture: Integrating the Old and New: Facing Challenges on a Co nstruction Remodel URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-integrating-the-old-and-new -facing-challenges-on-a-construction-remodel/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/202 2/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_2-518x800.jpg\;518\;800\,medium\;ht tps://www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-S eries_Page_2-518x800.jpg\;518\;800\,large\;https://www.umass.edu/bct/wp-co ntent/uploads/2022/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_2-518x800.jpg\;518 \;800\,full\;https://www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FALL-202 2-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_2-518x800.jpg\;518\;800 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nINTEGRATING THE OLD AND NEW: FACING THE CHALLENGES ON A CONSTRUCTION REMODEL
Jack Manifold\, CEO of J. Manifold
Construction\, LLC
September 19\, 2022
Using specific case studies\, learn vital elements of constructio
n from the old to the new regarding structural integrity\, foundational ex
cellence\, and project sitework elements for both remodeled commercial and
residential buildings.
Zoom link: https://umass-amherst.zo om.us/j/98935710361?pwd=VFpXamtCeVQ2R1N3emRjc3VFV09DQT09
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-199256@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series CONTACT:umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:IRA 2022 AND ITS IMPLICATION ON THE BUILT ENVIRONMENTDr. Adewal e Adesanya\, Founder/CEO Havenergy Consulting Inc.October 17\, 2022By revi ewing provisions of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and what it mea ns to building professionals\, the lecture highlights steps towards action s in the built environment that addresses climate change and boosts the ad ministration’s commitments on environmental justice (EJ). DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221017T171500 LOCATION:Olver Design Building\, Rm 170 or via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture: IRA 2022 and its Implications on the Built Environment URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-ira-2022-and-its-implicatio ns-on-the-built-environment/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/202 2/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_3-518x800.jpg\;518\;800\,medium\;ht tps://www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-S eries_Page_3-518x800.jpg\;518\;800\,large\;https://www.umass.edu/bct/wp-co ntent/uploads/2022/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_3-518x800.jpg\;518 \;800\,full\;https://www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/FALL-202 2-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_3-518x800.jpg\;518\;800 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIRA 2022 AND ITS I
MPLICATION ON THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT
Dr. Adewale Adesanya\, Found
er/CEO Havenergy Consulting Inc.
October 17\, 2022
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By reviewing provisions of the 2022 Inflation Reducti
on Act (IRA) and what it means to building professionals\, the lecture hig
hlights steps towards actions in the built environment that addresses clim
ate change and boosts the administration’s commitments on environmental ju
stice (EJ).
The Departments of Architecture\, Landscape Architecture & Regional Planning\, and the Bui lding & Construction Technology Program invite you to an open house during Homecoming!
\nCome mingle with faculty\, student leaders\, friends\, and fellow alumni in the Commons area of the award-winning Desi gn Building.
\nLight refreshments will be provided.
\nAll are welcome. No cost to participate.
\nView the full Homecoming schedule
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-199259@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series CONTACT:umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:CARBON DRAWDOWN NOW: TURNING BUILDINGS INTO CARBON SINKS WITH B IO-BASED MATERIALS\nJacob Deva Racusin\, Director of Building Science\, Ne wFramework\nNovember 7\, 2022\nHuman influence on warming the atmosphere i s enormous. Using case studies\, data\, and material examples the lecture rekindles hope by analyzing the natural cycle of carbon absorption and sto rage\, and the role of forests and wood products in mitigating carbon emis sions.\nPractitioners can sign up for remote access via Zoom here. Student s must attend in person. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221107T171500 LOCATION:Olver Design Building\, Rm 170 or via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture: Carbon Drawdown Now: Turning Buildings into Carbon Sin ks with Bio-Based Materials URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-carbon-drawdown-now-turning -buildings-into-carbon-sinks-with-bio-based-materials/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/u ploads/2022/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_4-Large.jpg?resize=100%2C 100&ssl=1\;100\;100\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-con tent/uploads/2022/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_4-Large.jpg?fit=324 %2C500&ssl=1\;324\;500\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-c ontent/uploads/2022/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_4-Large.jpg?fit=5 18%2C800&ssl=1\;518\;800\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp- content/uploads/2022/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_4-Large.jpg?fit= 1080%2C1669&ssl=1\;1080\;1669\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nCAR BON DRAWDOWN NOW: TURNING BUILDINGS INTO CAR BON SINKS WITH BIO-BASED MATERIALS
\nJ acob Deva Racusin\, Director of Building Science\, NewFramework
\nNovember 7\, 2022
\nHuman influence on warming the atmos phere is enormous. Using case studies\, data\, and material examples the l ecture rekindles hope by analyzing the natural cycle of carbon absorption and storage\, and the role of forests and wood products in mitigating carb on emissions.
\nPractitioners can sign up for remote access v ia Zoom here. Students must attend in person.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-199265@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series CONTACT:umass.science/bctlectures DESCRIPTION:UTILIZING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION FRAMEWORKS TO DESIGN AND BUIL D SOFTWARE\nMark Harrison\, Product Manager\, Trimble Inc.\nDecember 5\, 2 022\nCreating industry-leading design software like Trimble SketchUp requi res a designer’s understanding of and sensibilities for the processes that it needs to support. This talk explores the many ways in which designers (technologists\, architects\, and others) can help shape the software user interfaces and technologies that they work with on a daily basis.\nPracti tioners can sign up for remote access via Zoom here. Students must attend in person. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221205T171500 LOCATION:Olver Design Building\, Rm 170 or via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture: Utilizing Design and Construction Frameworks to Design and Build Software URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-utilizing-design-and-constr uction-frameworks-to-design-and-build-software/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/u ploads/2022/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_5-Large.jpg?resize=100%2C 100&ssl=1\;100\;100\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-con tent/uploads/2022/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_5-Large.jpg?fit=324 %2C500&ssl=1\;324\;500\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-c ontent/uploads/2022/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_5-Large.jpg?fit=5 18%2C800&ssl=1\;518\;800\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp- content/uploads/2022/09/FALL-2022-BCT-Lecture-Series_Page_5-Large.jpg?fit= 1080%2C1669&ssl=1\;1080\;1669\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nUTILIZING DESIGN
AND CONSTRUCTION FRAMEWORKS TO DESIGN AND BUILD SOFTWARE
\nMark Harrison\, Product Manager\, Trimbl
e Inc.
\nDecember 5\, 2022
\nCreating industry-leading design so
ftware like Trimble SketchUp requires a designer’s understanding of and se
nsibilities for the processes that it needs to support. This talk explores
the many ways in which designers (technologists\, architects\, and others
) can help shape the software user interfaces and technologies that they w
ork with on a daily basis.
Practitioners can sign up for remote ac cess via Zoom here. Students must attend in person .
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-200251@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series CONTACT:Toby Barnes\; tobybarnes@umass.edu DESCRIPTION: \nThe concept of stormwater reuse is tantalizing and is concep tually low-hanging fruit in the reduction of building environmental impact s\, but what does it take to design and engineer building systems that cap ture\, treat\, and distribute stormwater in a building? In this presentati on\, Jake Littman will use real-world examples to bring to life the breadt h\, scale\, and complexity inherent in stormwater reuse\, practical implem entation\, and the interplay of LEED and municipal requirements. \nFor Zoo m Access Register in Advance for this Meeting:\nhttps://umass-amherst.zoom .us/meeting/register/tJAoc–hqTIpHtwsA20OYj3yCi2AT9hVVpUS DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230213T171500 LOCATION:John W. Olver Design Building Room 170 or via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture: Jake Littman\, Technical Principal\, WSP USA URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-jake-littman-technical-prin cipal-wsp-usa/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/u ploads/2023/02/Littman-2023-BCT-Lecture-Series-1.jpg?resize=100%2C100&ssl= 1\;100\;100\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/upl oads/2023/02/Littman-2023-BCT-Lecture-Series-1.jpg?fit=324%2C500&ssl=1\;32 4\;500\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2 023/02/Littman-2023-BCT-Lecture-Series-1.jpg?fit=518%2C800&ssl=1\;518\;800 \;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ Littman-2023-BCT-Lecture-Series-1.jpg?fit=699%2C1080&ssl=1\;699\;1080\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\n
The concept of stormwater reuse is tantalizing and is conceptually low-hanging fruit in the reduction of building environment al impacts\, but what does it take to design and engineer building systems that capture\, treat\, and distribute stormwater in a building? In this p resentation\, Jake Littman will use real-world examples to bring to life t he breadth\, scale\, and complexity inherent in stormwater reuse\, practic al implementation\, and the interplay of LEED and municipal requirements.
\nThis presentation by Ms. Byl and Mr. Jaskowiak will introduce forensic investigations and the importance of details in the in vestigations of failures as told through case studies. Our four representa tive studies will include the facade rehabilitation of a signature histori c university structure\, emergency stabilization of 26 court street in Bos ton\, a water leakage investigation at a medical center\, and a look at gl azing failures at a Tadao Ando building in Williamstown\, Mass.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-200308@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series CONTACT:Toby Barnes\; tobybarnes@umass.edu DESCRIPTION:This Lecture by Kent Hicks discusses programs that offer studen ts the opportunity to explore a hands-on experience with low-carbon and cl imate-positive construction using local\, natural\, and repurposed buildin g materials\; as well as learning about the critical importance of housing affordability and climate equity within the context of providing housing communities in need. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230410T171500 LOCATION:John W. Olver Design Building Room 170 or via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture: Kent Hicks\, Adjunct BCT Faculty\, Owner of East Branc h Studio URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-kent-hicks-adjunct-bct-facu lty-owner-of-east-branch-studio/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/u ploads/2023/02/Kent-Hicks-BCT-Lecture-Series.jpg?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1\;1 00\;100\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads /2023/02/Kent-Hicks-BCT-Lecture-Series.jpg?fit=324%2C500&ssl=1\;324\;500\; 1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/K ent-Hicks-BCT-Lecture-Series.jpg?fit=518%2C800&ssl=1\;518\;800\;1\,full\;h ttps://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Kent-Hicks-B CT-Lecture-Series.jpg?fit=600%2C927&ssl=1\;600\;927\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Lecture by Kent Hicks discusses programs t hat offer students the opportunity to explore a hands-on experience with l ow-carbon and climate-positive construction using local\, natural\, and re purposed building materials\; as well as learning about the critical impor tance of housing affordability and climate equity within the context of pr oviding housing communities in need.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-200314@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series CONTACT:Toby Barnes\; tobybarnes@umass.edu DESCRIPTION:Noise is an invisible environmental pollutant that threatens th e health and well-being of people worldwide. Its effects are systemic and include hearing loss\, sleep disturbance\, stress\, cognitive deficits\, a nd childhood learning delays. Places where people live\, work\, play must be designed to protect people from these harmful effects\, and the buildin g’s façade has an important function to play. DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230508T171500 LOCATION:John W. Olver Design Building Room 170 or via Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Lecture: Andy Carballeira\, Principal Consultant ACENTECH URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-lecture-andy-carballeira-principal- consultant-acentech/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/u ploads/2023/02/Andy-Carballeira-2023-BCT-Lecture.jpg?resize=100%2C100&ssl= 1\;100\;100\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/upl oads/2023/02/Andy-Carballeira-2023-BCT-Lecture.jpg?fit=324%2C500&ssl=1\;32 4\;500\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2 023/02/Andy-Carballeira-2023-BCT-Lecture.jpg?fit=518%2C800&ssl=1\;518\;800 \;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/ Andy-Carballeira-2023-BCT-Lecture.jpg?fit=699%2C1080&ssl=1\;699\;1080\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nNoise is an invisible environmental pol lutant that threatens the health and well-being of people worldwide. Its e ffects are systemic and include hearing loss\, sleep disturbance\, stress\ , cognitive deficits\, and childhood learning delays. Places where people live\, work\, play must be designed to protect people from these harmful e ffects\, and the building’s façade has an important function to play.
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-201442@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:BCT Program\,Lecture Series CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Patricia Leavenworth\, PE\, Director for MassDOT’S Highway Dist rict 2\, Connecticut River Valley\, Western MA\nErosion often occurs on ro ad embankments when there is a strong and constant impact of precipitation due to local weather phenomena. Heavy rain and flash floods caused a sect ion of Route 2 in Gill to erode. This resulted in a landslide that led to the closedown of the route and caused massive traffic issues. This talk in troduces students to the triad of erosion\, transport\, and deposition pro blems. The speaker will focus on the MassDOT emergency response procedures \, as well as steps that were taken to assess the situation and a plan for rapid repairs.\nZoom link:\nhttps://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/registe r/tJUuf-Csrz8vE9Z7S9z5o-wFwD5dgKQf8oIA DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230918T171500 LOCATION:Fall 2023 BCT Lecture Series @ Olver Design Building Room 170 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:MassDOT: Route 2 Gill Slope Failure and Rapid Repair Procedures URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/massdot-route-2-gill-slope-failure-rapi d-repair-procedures/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/u ploads/2023/09/Q3RQL2ODQJGJFF7273WVCY63QE.jpg?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1\;100\ ;100\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/20 23/09/Q3RQL2ODQJGJFF7273WVCY63QE.jpg?fit=574%2C500&ssl=1\;574\;500\;1\,lar ge\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Q3RQL2O DQJGJFF7273WVCY63QE.jpg?fit=689%2C600&ssl=1\;689\;600\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPatricia Leaven worth\, PE\, Director for MassDOT’S Highway District 2\, Connecti cut River Valley\, Western MA
\nErosion often occurs on road embankm ents when there is a strong and constant impact of precipitation due to lo cal weather phenomena. Heavy rain and flash floods caused a section of Rou te 2 in Gill to erode. This resulted in a landslide that led to the closed own of the route and caused massive traffic issues. This talk introduces s tudents to the triad of erosion\, transport\, and deposition problems. The speaker will focus on the MassDOT emergency response procedures\, as well as steps that were taken to assess the situation and a plan for rapid rep airs.
\nZoom link:
\nhttps://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/regis ter/tJUuf-Csrz8vE9Z7S9z5o-wFwD5dgKQf8oIA
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-201445@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:BCT Alumni\,BCT Program\,Lecture Series CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Lia Douillet\, HERS Consultant\, EcoTechnology\, Florence\, MA \nWhenever your plans involve residential construction in Massachusetts\, chances are most of your projects will require a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) rating. This performance-based path for energy code compliance inv olves a standardized energy modeling process developed for residential bui ldings. Beyond just demonstrating code compliance\, the modeling and testi ng involved in the rating process can also offer valuable insights into bu ilding performance and quality. In this presentation\, HERS rater Lia Doui llet will explain how the process works and what the HERS rating can (and can’t) tell us about buildings.\nBiography \nLia is a proud BCT grad who l oves explaining building science concepts to anyone who will listen. She c urrently works for the Center for EcoTechnology in Florence\, MA as a HERS rater and Passive House/Energy Star certified verifier.\nZoom link \nhttp s://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpce6vqzwtE93e_rKkh7wwim0xZOz pKGof DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231016T171500 LOCATION:FALL 2023 LECTURE SERIES @ Olver Design Building Room 170 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Fall Lecture Series: Energy Modeling for Homes: HERS Rating Pro cess & MA Stretch Energy Code URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/energy-modeling-for-homes-hers-rating-p rocess-ma-stretch-energy-code/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/u ploads/2023/09/Lia-Image.jpg?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1\;100\;100\;1\,medium\; https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lia-Image.j pg?fit=640%2C500&ssl=1\;640\;500\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.ed u/bct/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Lia-Image.jpg?fit=768%2C600&ssl=1\;768\;6 00\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nLia Douillet\, HERS Con sultant\, EcoTechnology\, Florence\, MA
\nWhenever your plans involve residential construction in Massachusetts\, c hances are most of your projects will require a HERS (Home Energy Rating S ystem) rating. This performance-based path for energy code compliance invo lves a standardized energy modeling process developed for residential buil dings. Beyond just demonstrating code compliance\, the modeling and testin g involved in the rating process can also offer valuable insights into bui lding performance and quality. In this presentation\, HERS rater Lia Douil let will explain how the process works and what the HERS rating can (and c an’t) tell us about buildings.
\nBiography
\nLia is a proud BCT grad who loves explaining building science concepts to anyone who will lis ten. She currently works for the Center for EcoTechnology in Florence\, MA as a HERS rater and Passive House/Energy Star certified verifier.
\nZoom link
\nhttps://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpce6vq zwtE93e_rKkh7wwim0xZOzpKGof
\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-201487@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:BCT Program\,Lecture Series CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Building a Greener Future: Mercy Corps’ Global Sustainability E fforts\nToday’s urgent climate imperative requires institutions to monitor \, track\, and measure their global carbon footprint with the intent of re ducing emissions and a focus on the myriad of environmental problems confr onting humanity. Dr. Tuokuu will highlight comprehensive innovative approa ches by the Mercy Corps Green Teams in leading green sustainability initia tives\, behavioral change communications at the country level\, and carbon emission reduction efforts. Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster\, in ha rdship\, and in more than 40 countries around the world\, they partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within\, Now\, and for the future.\nBiogr aphy\nDr. Francis Tuokuu is an experienced international development profe ssional with a remarkable background in various areas crucial to addressin g global environmental challenges. His expertise spans climate change poli cy\, sustainability and energy transition\, greenhouse gas inventory\, and extractive sector governance. Having accumulated over a decade of academi c and policy work experience in multiple locations\, including the United States\, Canada\, United Kingdom\, and Ghana\, Dr. Tuokuu possesses a deep understanding of the global environmental landscape. His extensive field research in countries like Sierra Leone\, Ghana\, Nigeria\, Ethiopia\, Lib eria\, and Kenya further strengthens his grasp of environmental issues in different cultural settings. \nPresently\, he serves as the Senior Adviso r – Environmental Sustainability and Safeguards at Mercy Corps’ Technical Support Unit in Washington\, D.C. In this capacity\, he offers technical l eadership on environmental compliance to support projects funded by USAID\ , ECHO\, Global Affairs Canada\, and FCDO across Asia\, the Middle East\, Africa\, and the Americas. Before joining Mercy Corps\, he held various ro les\, including Lecturer at Bournemouth University and Adjunct Researcher at The Robert Gordon University (UK)\, Postdoctoral Fellow at York Univers ity (Canada)\, Postdoctoral Fellow at Keene State College\, Adjunct Facult y at Antioch University\, Teaching Lecturer at Plymouth State University\, Sustainability Coordinator at Franklin Pierce University (USA)\, and Rese arch Assistant at the University of Ghana.\nZoom link\nhttps://umass-amher st.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrduyuqj4jGNZZ93xIlKBU5oTRvl7g9cmq\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T171500 LOCATION:BCT Fall Lecture Series @ John W. Olver Design Building at UMass A mherst SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Fall Lecture Series: Building a Greener Future: Mercy Corps’ Gl obal Sustainability Efforts URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-fall-lecture-series-building-a-gree ner-future-mercy-corps-global-sustainability-efforts/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/u ploads/2023/09/Francis-Xavier-Square.jpg?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1\;100\;100\ ;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2023/09 /Francis-Xavier-Square.jpg?fit=500%2C500&ssl=1\;500\;500\;1\,large\;https: //i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Francis-Xavier-Sq uare.jpg?fit=800%2C800&ssl=1\;800\;800\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/www.uma ss.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Francis-Xavier-Square.jpg?fit=990%2C 990&ssl=1\;990\;990\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n< strong>Building a Greener Future: Mercy Corps’ Global Sustainability Effor ts
\nToday’s urgent climate impe rative requires institutions to monitor\, track\, and measure their global carbon footprint with the intent of reducing emissions and a focus on the myriad of environmental problems confronting humanity. Dr. Tuokuu will hi ghlight comprehensive innovative approaches by the Mercy Corps Green Teams in leading green sustainability initiatives\, behavioral change communica tions at the country level\, and carbon emission reduction efforts. Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster\, in hardship\, and in more than 40 countr ies around the world\, they partner to put bold solutions into action — he lping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from wi thin\, Now\, and for the future.
\nDr. Francis Tuokuu is an experienced international development professional with a remarkabl e background in various areas crucial to addressing global environmental c hallenges. His expertise spans climate change policy\, sustainability and energy transition\, greenhouse gas inventory\, and extractive sector gover nance. Having accumulated over a decade of academic and policy work experi ence in multiple locations\, including the United States\, Canada\, United Kingdom\, and Ghana\, Dr. Tuokuu possesses a deep understanding of the gl obal environmental landscape. His extensive field research in countries li ke Sierra Leone\, Ghana\, Nigeria\, Ethiopia\, Liberia\, and Kenya further strengthens his grasp of environmental issues in different cultural setti ngs.
\nPresently\, he serves as the Sen ior Advisor – Environmental Sustainability and Safeguards at Mercy Corps’ Technical Support Unit in Washington\, D.C. In this capacity\, he offers t echnical leadership on environmental compliance to support projects funded by USAID\, ECHO\, Global Affairs Canada\, and FCDO across Asia\, the Midd le East\, Africa\, and the Americas. Before joining Mercy Corps\, he held various roles\, including Lecturer at Bournemouth University and Adjunct R esearcher at The Robert Gordon University (UK)\, Postdoctoral Fellow at Yo rk University (Canada)\, Postdoctoral Fellow at Keene State College\, Adju nct Faculty at Antioch University\, Teaching Lecturer at Plymouth State Un iversity\, Sustainability Coordinator at Franklin Pierce University (USA)\ , and Research Assistant at the University of Ghana.
\nZoom link
\nhttps://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwrduyuqj4jGNZZ93xIlKBU 5oTRvl7g9cmq
\n\n X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:Lecture Series END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-201511@bct.eco.umass.edu DTSTAMP:20240329T105422Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:BCT Program\,Lecture Series CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Andrew Frederick\, Founder Croft Panels\nNatural disasters are becoming increasingly common due to climate change\, and it is more import ant than ever to ensure that buildings and infrastructure are designed to withstand these events. In this talk\, we’ll cover a brief review of clima te-friendly construction as practiced today\, the carbon and energy costs associated with the AEC industries\, and share holistic\, pragmatic soluti ons that point to a cleaner\, healthier\, simpler way of constructing our buildings. \nBiography \nAndrew Frederick is the founder and head of desig n and product development at Croft\, a Maine-based firm specializing in ca rbon-negative\, prefabricated buildings. His work aims at a synthesis of s tructural elegance\, economy of construction\, durability\, sensitivity to resource use\, high building performance\, and clarity of form while main taining an unwavering dedication to climate-focused solutions in the built environment.\nZoom link \nhttps://umass-amherst.zoom.us/meeting/register/ tJcof-yhpzwsGNxEHDNlm0uhCb9ML6N6ppEd DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231127T170000 LOCATION:BCT Fall Lecture Series @ John W. Olver Design Building at UMass A mherst SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BCT Fall Lecture Series: CLIMATE-SMART CONSTRUCTION: PLANT-BASED PR EFAB A CARBON DRAWDOWN SOLUTION URL:https://www.umass.edu/bct/event/bct-fall-lecture-series-climate-smart-c onstruction-plant-based-prefab-a-carbon-drawdown-solution/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/u ploads/2023/09/Andrew-Frederick-web.jpg?resize=100%2C100&ssl=1\;100\;100\; 1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ Andrew-Frederick-web.jpg?fit=668%2C500&ssl=1\;668\;500\;1\,large\;https:// i0.wp.com/www.umass.edu/bct/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Andrew-Frederick-we b.jpg?fit=720%2C539&ssl=1\;720\;539\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Andrew Frederick\, Fo under Croft Panels
\nNatural dis asters are becoming increasingly common due to climate change\, and it is more important than ever to ensure that buildings and infrastructure are d esigned to withstand these events. In this talk\, we’ll cover a brief revi ew of climate-friendly construction as practiced today\, the carbon and en ergy costs associated with the AEC industries\, and share holistic\, pragm atic solutions that point to a cleaner\, healthier\, simpler way of constr ucting our buildings.
\nBiograph y
\nAndrew Frederick is t he founder and head of design and product development at Croft\, a Maine-b ased firm specializing in carbon-negative\, prefabricated buildings. His w ork aims at a synthesis of structural elegance\, economy of construction\, durability\, sensitivity to resource use\, high building performance\, an d clarity of form while maintaining an unwavering dedication to climate-fo cused solutions in the built environment.
\nZoom link
\nhttps://umass-amh erst.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcof-yhpzwsGNxEHDNlm0uhCb9ML6N6ppEd
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