A Revolution in Embodied Carbon: Four Pivotal Materials

Learn about the "Fab Four" top embodied carbon materials and how we can reduce their environmental impact. The Federal Government is focused on this topic through a pilot procurement process to shift the market, as is NYS through EO #22. Let’s learn about how we can address steel, asphalt, concrete, and glass to radically and significantly reduce embodied carbon in our buildings and horizontal design!

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Event Time: 

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 2:30pm to 3:30pm

Room / Location:
Harbor 1

CEU Information: 

AIA: 1 LU
BOC: 1 credit hour
BPI: 1 credit hour
GBCI: 1 credit hour (BD+C, ID+C)
MA CSL: 1 credit hour (Energy)
NAHB: 1 credit hour
NARI: 1 credit hour
PHI: Credit offered for full conference attendance
Phius: Credit offered for each full conference day
RESNET: Credit offered for each full conference day

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the percentage impact of embodied carbon from our built environment.
  • Identify at least three resources to help your firm reduce embodied carbon in these 4 materials.
  • Share with clients not only the current incentives and mandates regarding carbon, but the innovation and beauty in designs that reduce embodied carbon.
  • Effectively use and require EPDs in your work.

Session ID: 

BOS24-133

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