Event
Penciling Out: Navigating the Boston/Massachusetts Climate & Affordable Housing Context
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COST
$10 for Members, $20 for non-members. Free for Students with valid ID.
AIA members outside of the BSA, use the promo code: 2025PENCILOUT
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TYPE
CEs
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AUDIENCE
Civic
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ACCREDITATIONS
1.5 AIA LU credits available
The BSA, AIANY, and AIA|LA are hosting Penciling Out, a multi-part weekly series that will inform, inspire, and connect industry professionals eager to find solutions for creating financially feasible, affordable and climate-forward housing.
Join us for the second event in the Penciling Out series, hosted by the BSA/AIA, focusing on local opportunities of working on climate forward affordable housing projects in Massachusetts.
Gain insights into cutting-edge strategies, case studies, and best practices local to Massachusetts for navigating the complexities of green financing, particularly in the context of urban development and affordable housing.
Speakers:
Monte Hilleman — Vice President of Environmental Resiliency, Compliance & Investment, Sustainable Investment Group (SIG)
Thomas Burns AIA — Manager of Design & Construction, MassHousing
Nick Jones, CEM, LEED-GA — Senior Efficiency Consultant with Eversource, a Mass Save Sponsor
Moderators:
Wandy Pascoal — Program Manager of Housing Innovation & Awards, BSA
Miranda D'Oleo — Program Manager of Policy & Advocacy, BSA
Learning Objectives
Explore the role of programs like Mass Save and MassHousing in shaping green financing strategies for energy-efficient, climate-resilient housing projects.
Evaluate a local case study to illustrate best practices in integrating sustainable design, decarbonization strategies, and funding mechanisms into the affordable housing development process.
Identify and leverage available financing opportunities in the current landscape in Massachusetts to support financially feasible, energy-efficient, and sustainable housing projects.
Discuss and interpret the application of green financing strategies with both Massachusetts and federal financing, highlighting best practices in sustainable design and development.
Learn more about Penciling Out.
Penciling Out: Financing Solutions for Affordable & Climate Forward Housing is a partnership between three components of the American Institute of Architects (AIA): the Boston Society for Architecture (BSA/AIA), AIA New York (AIANY), and AIA Los Angeles (AIA|LA).