May 8th: Understanding Everything AI

Sponsored by MODE AI

AI is more than just a buzzword—it’s reshaping how buildings are designed, operated, and experienced. But how does it actually work? And what does it mean for facility managers, sustainability leaders, and building owners?

May 22nd: Therapeutic Landscapes

Baptist Health Care's new campus in Pensacola integrates healthcare with nature through a town square featuring heritage oaks and healing gardens. This innovative design shows how incorporating natural elements into medical facilities enhances patient care while creating peaceful community spaces for reflection and recovery.

June 11th: LEED v5 for Building Manufacturers

LEED v5 is transforming the building industry with stricter sustainability requirements, pushing manufacturers to adapt or risk market loss. The webinar offers vital strategies for aligning with LEED v5 standards, including cost-effective ways to earn Materials and Resources credits while improving documentation processes..

June 26th: The Intersection of Passive House, Equity, and Affordability

MSR Design and Guadalupe Alternative Program partnered to create four affordable, high-performance homes in St. Paul. Their first project, built by students and achieving LEED V.4 Homes Gold certification, won the Malcolm Lewis IMPACT award, proving that student labor and pro-bono design can deliver sustainable, affordable housing while providing hands-on training.

August 27th: Green Buildings Must Prioritize the Recovery of Rejected Energy

Rejected energy represents a major challenge for green buildings, consuming 68% of US energy and 35% in the commercial sector, as shown by Hines' Hudson Square Portfolio's 54% energy loss. NYSERDA programs demonstrate effective solutions for recovering and reusing energy from building systems like ventilation, exhaust, and water systems.

September 30th: Decarbonization

Sponsored by Kingspan