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?? Thank you to those of you who joined us for our first Spotlight Tour of 2025! We will be hosting more Spotlight Tours in the coming months. >> Hear updates from us by signing up for our newsletter [https://lnkd.in/eEp7Q7q6], or following us on social media, @BuildGreenCT on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. ?? At last week’s Spotlight Tour of Central CT State University’s new library addition, guests were treated to a compelling presentation with the Project Design Team, followed by a tour of the new construction. The Project Design Team’s use of cross-laminated timber from Mercer Mass Timber, cut costs and embodied carbon simultaneously. ?? Thank you to our generous sponsors, who made this program possible: >>Illuminate?[https://illuminatene.com/] >>Perkins Eastman [https://lnkd.in/g7SuV4Vc] ?? And a huge thank you to our informative speakers, who brought an expert perspective to this tour: >> Anthony Stark? >> Andrew Ostrander, AIA >> Bradley Yoon? >> Richard Centola? >> Rome Santilli >> Calum Dodson ?? And thank you very much to our hosts, Central Connecticut State University! We’re glad to see Connecticut’s continued commitment to reducing embodied carbon in new construction.? >>To hear updates about our next Spotlight Tour, sign up for our newsletter. [https://lnkd.in/eEp7Q7q6]. Additionally, Members receive discounted access to our Spotlight Tours! You can sign up to be a member here [https://lnkd.in/eDj67nZx]. ?? Thanks again & see you next time! #buildingtour #buildgreen #buildgreenct #sustainablebuilding #sustainability #masstimber #crosslaminatedtimber #speakers #gogreen #embodiedcarbon #newconstruction #expertpanel

?? SPOTLIGHT: Caitlin Toczko?-?As Senior Lighting Designer at Newman Architects, PC and a Board Member at BuildGreenCT,?Cait is sharing her talents to help our community?move?toward a more sustainable future—blending wellness, design, and energy efficiency into every project. When she’s not advancing green building practices, she’s building furniture and exploring the globe—most recently Antarctica! Check out her spotlight ??

? Need tips for building with cross-laminated timber (CLT)? Hear from the Central Connecticut State University Library Addition Project Team about their experience building with this more sustainable steel alternative. [https://lnkd.in/eTGJT3G8] ?? You’ll hear from: >> Andrew Ostrander, AIA, Perkins Eastman >> Anthony Stark, Perkins Eastman? >> Calum Dodson, Mercer Mass Timber? >> Rome Santilli, LaRosa Building Group, LLC >> Richard Centola, GNCB Consulting Engineers, P.C. Members, unlock your promo code for discounted tickets in our Member Portal! [https://lnkd.in/eCDKJeYB] ?? Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from the Project Team leaders! >>Thank you to our Program Sponsors:? - Steward: Illuminate? - Supporter: Perkins Eastman ?? Interested in Sponsorship? View our opportunities here [https://lnkd.in/g5Xu54nF] or contact us [[email protected]] #aia #greenbuilding #buildgreenct #spotlighttour #highperformance #crosslaminatedtimber #buildgreen #newconstruction #buildingtour #buildingtour #embodiedcarbon #resiliency #builtenvironment

? NEXT WEEK: Cut embodied carbon and costs! Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) allows for smaller and lighter foundations, leading to cost savings.? ? Join us at our first Spotlight Tour on March 20th, from 4-6pm to discover why the Central Connecticut State University Library Addition Project Team used CLT [https://lnkd.in/eTGJT3G8] ?? Members, unlock your promo code for discounted tickets in our Member Portal! [https://lnkd.in/eCDKJeYB] >>> BuildGreenCT Spotlight Tour Series! Over the course of 2025, you’ll have the opportunity to visit green building sites and learn about sustainable building practices with hands-on presentations and tours like this one. All while earning AIA credits! ?? Thank you to our Program Sponsors:? - Steward: Illuminate? - Supporter: Perkins Eastman >>Interested in Sponsorship? View our opportunities here [https://lnkd.in/g5Xu54nF] or contact us [mailto:[email protected]] #higheperformance #buildingtour #greenbuilding #embodiedcarbon #builtenvironment #newconstruction #buildgreenct #sustainability #resiliency #buildingresiliency #aia #spotlighttour #crosslaminatedtimber

LATER TODAY -- Join Connecticut Passive House's monthly roundtable with guest Ken Lynch from Tremco CPG Inc. ??????

Join Connecticut Passive House next Monday to chat with Ken Lynch from Tremco (a BuildGreenCT sponsor ?? ) about Insulated Concrete Form (ICF) construction. Don't know what it is? Have a technical question? EVERYONE IS WELCOME. . ??? Monday, March 10 @ 5:00 ?? Register in advance: https://lnkd.in/ec2_S2zT . BuildGreenCT Community Roundtables are informal virtual gatherings with featured guests or topics, offering access to experts and peers.

?? Spotlight On: the new Central Connecticut State University Library Extension. Join us for a presentation and walking tour of the newly-constructed CCSU Library Extension. Rather than steel, this project used Cross-Laminated Timber to reduce embodied carbon and costs!? >>> Don’t miss this opportunity to earn 1.5 AIA HSW/LU Credits: March 20th, 4-6pm [https://lnkd.in/eTGJT3G8] ?? Members, unlock your promo code for discounted tickets in our Member Portal! [https://lnkd.in/eCDKJeYB]? ?? And, announcing our Program Sponsors:? - Steward: Illuminate? - Supporter: Perkins Eastman ?? Interested in Sponsorship? Sign up here [https://lnkd.in/g-3iy7cg] or contact us to learn more [mailto:[email protected]] >>>BuildGreenCT Spotlight Tour Series! Over the course of 2025, you’ll have the opportunity to visit green building sites and learn about sustainable building practices with hands-on presentations and tours like this one. #buildgreenct #greenbuilding #buildingscience #embodiedcarbon #highperformance #crosslaminatedtimber #buildgreen #energyefficiency #resiliency #builtenvironment #gogreen #masstimber #aia #continuingeducation

?? Have you met Kate Klein? As Programs and Communication Coordinator at BuildGreenCT, she plays a pivotal role in raising awareness of the building sector’s impact on Connecticut’s greenhouse gas emissions. She curates programming, educates members on green building techniques, and helps drive sustainable solutions forward. Kate's journey into sustainability started as a recent college graduate looking for ways to expand her environmental activism—and BuildGreenCT provided the perfect opportunity! Now, she’s stepping into advocacy work, and getting hands-on with policy initiatives through the Advocacy & Equity Committee. [Feel free to join her!?https://lnkd.in/eS_M_zJj] Beyond her work, Kate has some pretty unique hobbies—she’s a lampwork glass blower ?? and has even spent time tagging horseshoe crabs ?? on the Connecticut shoreline! We’re lucky to have Kate on the team! Learn more about her journey here:?https://lnkd.in/e6x-fgbn #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #ClimateAction #Advocacy #BuildGreenCT

>>> BuildGreenCT Spotlight Tour Series! Over the course of 2025, you’ll have the opportunity to visit green building sites and learn about sustainable building practices with hands-on presentations and tours like this one. ?? In this program, you’ll learn about using Cross-Laminated Timber to decrease embodied carbon! And, you can earn 1.5 HSW/LU AIA credit for attendance! Register here [https://lnkd.in/eTGJT3G8] >>>Members, unlock your promo code for discounted tickets in our Member Portal! [https://lnkd.in/eCDKJeYB] ?? Not a member yet? Join now! [https://lnkd.in/eDj67nZx] #aiacredit #buildingtour #greenbuilding #embodiedcarbon #buildingscience #spotlighttour #buildgreenct #crosslaminatedtimber #highperformance #buildgreen

? TOMORROW: Join us for the first of our Lunch & Learn Series. This week, we will hear from John Deans of 475 High Performance Building Supply about creating high-performance building enclosures. Register today! [https://lnkd.in/eT7Uxug2] >>In this webinar, you’ll learn about creating high-performance, resilient assemblies with alternatives to foam insulation! And, you can earn 1 HSW/LU AIA credit for attendance! ?? Members, unlock your promo code for free tickets in our Member Portal! [https://lnkd.in/eCDKJeYB] ?? Not a member yet? Join now! [https://lnkd.in/eDj67nZx] #greenbuilding #sustainability #highperformance #lunchandlearn #aia #sustainablect #passivehouse #passivebuilding #buildingscience #foamfree #highperformancebuilding #buildingresiliency #foamfree