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Event Date: Friday, August 23, 2024
Time: 1pm-5pm
Location: Brooklyn, NY
CEU Information: AIA (4 LU) (pending)
Cost: $25 Members/$35 Non-Members

Join us for a summer Pro Tour of an integrated, mixed-use, phased development project encompassing nearly a full city block in Brooklyn, NY. This project, which will include four buildings when complete, provides an example of phased construction using common-sense sustainability measures for an underserved population.

Our event will begin with an opening presentation from the hosting team at Curtis + Ginsberg Architects, which will give attendees background on developing the master plan for the site, trauma-informed design strategies, zoning process, the phased build of the development, and the overall approach to meeting client sustainability goals. After the opening presentation, we'll split into groups to hear from the professionals behind the project, who will share their specific work. After the tour, we'll host a reception and Q&A with the team.

If you are interested in projects that combine master-planning, complex phased construction with affordable housing, communal open space, and innovative energy and sustainability goals, this is the Pro Tour for you. Join us!

Photography © Inessa Binenbaum

We are excited to share the remaining dates for our 2024 BuildingEnergy Pro Tours Series.

BuildingEnergy Pro Tours are accredited tours of high performance buildings across the Northeast. Our tours allow members of our community to learn about all aspects of cutting edge projects, from design strategies and materials selection to construction techniques and energy systems. By attending a Pro Tour, you will learn directly from the project team showcasing their work while connecting with fellow attendees.

Join us at a Pro Tour near you:

As registration opens for each event, you will see them appear on our Upcoming Events page. For information about Pro Tour sponsorship opportunities, please visit here.

BuildingEnergy magazine is NESEA's annual publication for high-performance building and sustainable energy professionals and practitioners. This year's theme will be Existing Buildings - we're looking for case studies, new approaches, lessons learned, new technologies, and other content related to improving the performance and resiliency of our existing building stock.

There are 3 ways to become involved with the 2024 issue:

• Submit An Abstract: If you are interested in authoring an article for the fall issue, please submit your abstract proposal by August 9.
  
  
• Serve on the Editorial Committee: This committee of NESEA Members will work with staff to select content to feature. Please indicate your interest by contacting Florence MacGregor at fmacgregor@nesea.org.
  
  
• Advertise: Advertising in BuildingEnergy magazine is a great way to share your products and services with thousands of high-performance building and renewable energy professionals across the Northeast and beyond. NESEA Business Members receive 15% off. Purchase an ad here or by contacting Ryan Dovenmuehler at ryan.d@eandmsales.com.

You can read past issues of BuildingEnergy magazine here.

BuildingEnergy Access is a NESEA initiative to support the work of WMBEs (women and minority-owned business enterprises) by connecting them with the resources of the NESEA community. Each month, we'll introduce a participating company to the wider NESEA community through a spotlight interview.

We recently sat down with Britta McCarthy of Britta Design, a Lexington, MA-based interior and architectural design firm that specializes in creating warm inviting homes that are energy efficient and sustainable. We discussed her work, running her business, and her impressions of the BuildingEnergy Access program so far. Read more...

OneM Vision Development - Sag Harbor, NY
HTS Engineering - Peabody, MA
Direct Expansion Solutions (DXS) - Peabody, MA
Control Technologies, Inc (CTI) - Williston, VT
Quirk Chevrolet - Braintree MA

See all member organizations on NESEA's Business Member Directory. Learn more about business, academic, and non-profit/government membership on our website.

The ability to post on NESEA's Jobs Board is a benefit of NESEA Business, Academic, and Non-Profit Membership. Here are a few of this month's featured jobs:

Syracuse, NY: Are you ready to join a dynamic team at Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC? We’re on the lookout for an Area Sales Manager II, Commercial! This role is all about building and nurturing relationships with the architectural, engineering, and specifier community, educating them about our innovative METUS products and their applications. Your mission? Increase the number of specifications and boost sales within your assigned territory Read more...

Portland, ME: BrightBuilt Home is a residential design and project facilitation company that guides homeowners through the design and delivery of high-performance net-zero energy homes. We believe deeply in our mission to more rapidly expand the supply of attractive, attainable, energy efficient homes for all, by engaging offsite construction and assembly companies as collaborators. We aim to disrupt this industry to make a profound and meaningful impact on housing availability throughout the Northeast, and, ultimately, nationwide. Read more...

Northampton, MA: Airtight Energy Consulting, Inc. is a small but growing company that provides HERS ratings, Passive House consulting and verification, and energy code assistance to developers, architects, contractors and others involved in the design and construction of multifamily buildings, single family homes, and commercial buildings. Read more...

We like to help spread the word about upcoming member events and news items. Members can submit news items via this form or post events to our community events calendar, and we’ll try to include them in the next NESEA Monthly.

Hosting Organization: passivhausMAINE
Event Date: August 8, 2024
Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost: $10
Venue: Atlantic AV
Address: 121 Orion Street, Brunswick, ME 04011

Join phME and our friends at Atlantic AV for a summer afternoon of networking and socialization! Explore the showroom and learn more about our newest Gold Sponsor, Atlantic AV, and meet and mingle with other phME members. Food and drink (hard and soft) are included with your registration.

Food, drink, and conversation with fellow high-performance and passive house enthusiasts - we hope to see you there!

Hosting Organization: HELM Construction Solutions
Event Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 to Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $600
Venue: Online (Zoom)

HELM’s Lead Carpenter Training helps current and aspiring leads build their management and leadership skills. In this 4-session online course, we explore what it means to be a lead carpenter: the job description, how to set a project up for success, and how to lead a team. We’ll also provide a portfolio of sample documents and templates to support your process.

This course is designed for lead carpenters or site supervisors who are new to their role or are looking to improve their internal systems.

Hosting Organization: Gridtech Connect
Date: October 28-30, 2024
Location: Newport Marriott, Newport, RI
Cost: Early Bird: $625 (through September 19) Regular: $700

New England is leading the charge towards 100% renewable energy, but significant challenges lie ahead. From the intermittent nature of wind and solar to grid modernization and policy barriers, there's a lot to tackle. Be part of the solution! Connect with industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators as we work together to overcome these obstacles and pave the way for a sustainable future. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of clean energy in New England!

The NESEA community is invited to take 20% off registration with the promo code: GTCPART2.

Add your name to the growing list of individuals who have made a lifelong commitment to NESEA's vision of a vibrant and resilient built environment that supports climate justice and equity. Lifetime membership is open to anyone who supports NESEA's mission of advancing sustainability practices in the built environment through a collaborative and educational community. Flexible installment payment options are available. Learn more here...