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Lectures, Roundtables & Other

Welcome to the Lecture & Roundtable Events Catalog. Browse the events below for opportunities to gain skills in sustainable design and construction, engage in dialogue with leaders in the building and business community, and achieve LEED Accreditation.

Lecture & Roundtable Events:

  1. Case Study Roundtables

Case Study Roundtables

The monthly case study roundtables highlight sustainable projects from leading A/E firms. We will really dig into to the nitty gritty -- from performance measurement to construction challenges, emerging products to the integrated design process, and more. Attendees have the opportunity to network and tour NEXUS Green Building Resource Center following the event.

Register for the next Case Study: James Hall, A Greener Home for Greener Sciences on May 19. See the 2010 roundtable calendar.

Principles / Practice Lectures

Who Should Come: Varies based on topic. Typically commercial and residential design and construction professionals, policymakers, and business professionals.
Description: These 2-hour events provide groundwork on the core issues in green design, construction, operations, maintenance, and LEED Certification – both to build your capacity to implement green building practices and to increase your professional network. This event is typically offered 1-2 times monthly. Previous topics include:

  • Basics of Green Building

  • Innovative Wastewater Management

  • Why Consider a Green Roof?

  • Indoor Environmental Quality in Multi-Family Housing Roundtable

  • Green Jobs Roundtable

  • Low Impact Development Case Studies Roundtable

  • Governmental Green Building Policies and Programs

  • Integrating Commercial Solar and Wind Energy

  • Igniting America’s Clean Energy Economy

  • Financing Solar Energy Projects

  • Many LEED topics (link to 4)

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LEED Study Group: Green Associate and LEED AP

Who Should Come: Everyone studying for the LEED Green Associate and LEED AP Building Design + Construction exams.
Description: How can I pass the new LEED Green Associate and LEED AP Specialty Exams? What resources can I use at NEXUS? What types of questions are asked on the exam? Are there practice exams to help me prepare for the exam?

Back by popular demand, NEXUS and Emerging Green Builders (EGB) are offering a monthly LEED Study Group to help you pass the new LEED Green Associate and LEED AP exams. Visit NEXUS for free access to LEED Sample Exams, Study Guides, and Flash Cards for the LEED Exams. We will introduce you to these LEED study resources, suggest study strategies, and walk you through a practice exam. This event is offered the second Thursday of every month from 5-7pm.

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Boston LEED Users Group (BLUG)

Who Should Come: Varies based on topic. Typically commercial and residential design and construction professionals, policymakers, and business professionals.
Description: This monthly event is a space for LEED professionals to discuss and share resources related to current LEED Certification projects. BLUG meetings are a partnership with the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter. Previous topics include:

  • Introduction to LEED Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance

  • Green and LEED Building Materials

  • The Cost of LEED

  • A Primer on LEED for Homes

  • LEED Specs and Contract Documents

  • LEED 2009 Regionalization Credits

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