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New England
The I2SL New England Chapter, which formed in December 2013, serves Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, and Connecticut to further I2SL's goals and promote the environmentally responsible design, construction, and operation of resource-conscious facilities dedicated to scientific education, healthcare, and research. Our primary objective is to enable the best possible sustainable design and operational practices through the active participation and ever-growing support of industry professionals within the northeast. I2SL New England draws upon the enormity and diversity of professional, corporate, and institutional expertise within the region.
Chapter Officers
President
Jacob Werner, Ellenzweig
Vice President
Hilary Williams, Arup
Treasurer
Tom Quirk, Whiting-Turner
Secretary
Nora McCawley, Buro Happold
Membership Chair
Saket Rajput, Waldner
Sponsorship Chair
Chuck Blanchette, Boston Children’s Hospital
Communications Chair
Rebecca Maloney, RFS Engineering
Tours/Events Chairs
Jerry Donovan, Lab Crafters
Adrian Walters, SMMA
Young Professionals Chair
Noor Hallal, Whiting-Turner
2026 National Conference Coordination Committee
Arlen Li, HGA
Dan Arons, Perkins Eastman
Tom Quirk, Whiting-Turner
Chuck Blanchette, Boston Children’s Hospital
Officers at Large
Pam Greenley, Retired
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Past Events
I2SL NEW ENGLAND - What's Next?
October 8, 2025
I2SL New England met for a night of networking and brainstorming about upcoming events. We heard lots of exciting ideas for lab tours, educational seminars, and social events. We are looking forward to some collaborative events with other local organizations, like Built Environment Plus and Cambridge Sustainable Labs.
I2SL President Gordon Sharp joined us to answer questions about the upcoming 2026 I2SL Annual Conference at Encore Casino in Boston and to share an update on Labs2Zero, the new AIM software, and the Fume Hood Challenge.
The chapter for its Annual Conference Recap and Poster Session to highlight the topics presented at the 2022 I2SL Annual Conference in Pittsburgh by our local peers. Topics included reducing embodied carbon, improving safety and sustainability, air change rates, commissioning, complying with energy codes, CFD, I2SL Best Practices update, achieving low carbon in cold climates, and addressing carbon in life sciences.
The chapter hosted an in-person tour and discussion of the newly renovated and expanded Science Center at Wellesley College. Having just completed the three-phase, multi-year project that includes a new greenhouse, renovated science labs and a timber frame addition, it was a great opportunity to tour and learn from the design team how they achieved LEED Platinum.
The New England Chapter held its Annual Conference Recap on to highlight the topics presented by New England-based speakers at the conference in Atlanta in 2021. Attendees learned more about and discussed the latest happenings at the forefront of lab sustainability.
The New England Chapter offered a Green Chemistry Teachable event with live Q&A with the speakers. Attendees had the opportunity to chat and network with others, and then viewed three presentations originally given at the 2020 Virtual I2SL Annual Conference.
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