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About this course
Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA)'s BuildingEnergy Boston is a conference designed by and for practitioners in the fields of high-performance building and design, energy efficiency, and renewable energy. It brings more than 1,000 industry leaders and emerging professionals together to learn from and share ideas with each other.
This bundle includes a select few sessions from BuildingEnergy Boston 2024.
This year's theme was Climate Resilience.
This bundle includes a select few sessions from BuildingEnergy Boston 2024.
This year's theme was Climate Resilience.
As the planet warms, the Northeast is already experiencing severe weather events, including prolonged heat waves and cold snaps, strong winds, heavy rains, and coastal flooding. Achieving climate resilience in our built environment will require us to implement a wide array of passive and active solutions to mitigate the effects of these changes. At the same time, we must continue to address the root causes by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions. It is also critical to ensure that vulnerable and under-resourced communities do not bear the brunt of these challenges.
As practitioners, we have a multitude of tools to apply to this work, ranging from the tried-and-true to the experimental and cutting-edge. All these tools will be necessary for the task at hand, which will also require bringing together stakeholders from many fields and backgrounds.
Subjects covered
Building Performance
Building Science
Zero Net Energy
Sustainable Building
Bundle outline
5 courses
4 - 5 hours to complete
Course 1 •
1
modules
Climate Changed: What Will You Do When Your Project Floods?
Course 1 •
1
modules
Climate Changed: What Will You Do When Your Project Floods?
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials
This is a free course. We take pride in our free courses, but keep in mind that this is only a taste of what we do in a full HeatSpring course. You can get started immediately after you enroll.
- Welcome to the course!
Module 1 • 7 assignments
Live Keynote Presentation
Module 1 • 7 assignments
Live Keynote Presentation
- Introduction and Importance of Water (03:05 minutes)
- Impact of Development on the Water Cycle (09:44 minutes)
- Case Study: Waterbury Restoration Project (06:14 minutes)
- Climate Challenges in Washington, D.C. (01:57 minutes)
- Innovative Water Management Solutions (04:13 minutes)
- Cambridge's Collaborative Water Resilience (10:08 minutes)
- Presentation Slides (.pdf)
Conclusion • 2 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 2 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate (members only)
Course 2 •
1
modules
Biomaterials: A Regional and Global Movement for Climate Justice and Resilience
Course 2 •
1
modules
Biomaterials: A Regional and Global Movement for Climate Justice and Resilience
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials
This is a free course. We take pride in our free courses, but keep in mind that this is only a taste of what we do in a full HeatSpring course. You can get started immediately after you enroll.
- Welcome to the course!
Module 1 • 8 assignments
Biomaterials: A Regional and Global Movement for Climate Justice and Resilience
Module 1 • 8 assignments
Biomaterials: A Regional and Global Movement for Climate Justice and Resilience
- Introduction and Overview (01:34 minutes)
- Global Context and UN Report Insights (11:56 minutes)
- Case Studies & Practical Applications (06:39 minutes)
- Innovative Approaches and Future Directions (15:14 minutes)
- How Can Regionally Produced Renewable Building Materials Be Brought to Market at Scale? (07:02 minutes)
- Building a Collaborative Future (07:42 minutes)
- What Will You Do Next? - Conversations with the Audience (14:09 minutes)
- Presentation Slides (.pdf)
Conclusion • 2 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 2 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate (members only)
Course 3 •
1
modules
Resilience & Sustainable Design for Laboratories: Harvard Case Study
Course 3 •
1
modules
Resilience & Sustainable Design for Laboratories: Harvard Case Study
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials
This is a free course. We take pride in our free courses, but keep in mind that this is only a taste of what we do in a full HeatSpring course. You can get started immediately after you enroll.
- Welcome to the course!
Module 1 • 7 assignments
Resilience and Sustainable Design for Laboratories: Harvard Science and Engineering Complex Case Study
Module 1 • 7 assignments
Resilience and Sustainable Design for Laboratories: Harvard Science and Engineering Complex Case Study
- Introduction and History & Evolution of the Science and Engineering Complex (07:15 minutes)
- Resilience Planning & Design Decisions (15:53 minutes)
- Stormwater Management and Sustainable Systems (07:16 minutes)
- Innovative Water Reuse Systems (04:46 minutes)
- Energy Efficiency in Lab Buildings (08:25 minutes)
- Advanced Ventilation and Cooling Techniques (12:53 minutes)
- Presentation Slides (.pdf)
Conclusion • 2 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 2 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate (members only)
Course 4 •
1
modules
The Greenest House is an Existing House: Navigating Renovations and Emissions
Course 4 •
1
modules
The Greenest House is an Existing House: Navigating Renovations and Emissions
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials
This is a free course. We take pride in our free courses, but keep in mind that this is only a taste of what we do in a full HeatSpring course. You can get started immediately after you enroll.
- Welcome to the course!
Module 1 • 6 assignments
The Greenest House Is an Existing House
Module 1 • 6 assignments
The Greenest House Is an Existing House
- Introduction and Challenges in Renovation and Emissions (05:48 minutes)
- Approach to Renovations and Carbon Considerations (08:56 minutes)
- Case Studies and Practical Applications (09:50 minutes)
- Slow Deep Energy Retrofit (06:44 minutes)
- Audience Q&A and Final Thoughts (16:13 minutes)
- Presentation Slides (.pdf)
Conclusion • 2 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 2 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate (members only)
Course 5 •
1
modules
The Deep Energy Retrofit Controversy Revisited
Course 5 •
1
modules
The Deep Energy Retrofit Controversy Revisited
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials
Welcome • 1 assignments
Orientation Materials
This is a free course. We take pride in our free courses, but keep in mind that this is only a taste of what we do in a full HeatSpring course. You can get started immediately after you enroll.
- Welcome to the course!
Module 1 • 9 assignments
The Deep Energy Retrofit Controversy Revisited
Module 1 • 9 assignments
The Deep Energy Retrofit Controversy Revisited
- Introduction to Byggmeister (01:38 minutes)
- Deep Energy Retrofits: Challenges and Evolution (03:41 minutes)
- Moderate Retrofits: A Cost-Effective Approach (05:00 minutes)
- Systemic Issues and Broader Perspectives (11:49 minutes)
- Social Cost of Carbon (07:49 minutes)
- Understanding Carbon Emissions and Data Uncertainty (04:03 minutes)
- Market Responses and Carbon Markets (01:47 minutes)
- Strategies for Decarbonization and Policy Recommendations (16:51 minutes)
- Presentation Slides (.pdf)
Conclusion • 2 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
Conclusion • 2 assignments
Feedback and Additional Resources
This is our last module but you still have access to the all of course materials so keep working and you'll be able to complete the course at your own pace. Enjoy the course and keep in touch!
- Feedback: 2-minute Exit Survey
- Certificate of Completion: Request a Certificate (members only)
Author
The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) helps high-performance building and energy efficiency professionals improve their practices by learning from and networking with one another. Founded in 1975, NESEA is today the region's leading 501(c)(3) membership organization promoting sustainable energy practices in the built environment. Our work is vital to...
Frequently asked questions
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