AIA California Calendar

CALGreen Embodied Carbon Series: Implications of Material Procurement for Design Professionals
2024-04-10 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Virtual
This session qualifies for 1 LU/HSWÂ andÂ 1 hr Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education. (Live webinar attendees only)
The CALGreen Embodied Carbon series is a joint educational program between the SEAOC Sustainable Design Committee and AIA CA.
This educational webinar addresses the code changes adopted by the California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) on August 2, 2023, focusing on reducing embodied carbon emissions in large-scale building construction projects. Understanding these changes is crucial, as compliance becomes mandatory starting July 1, 2024. Structural engineers and architects play a pivotal role in implementing these requirements effectively, shaping the future of sustainable construction.
This session will focus on implementation of the Prescriptive pathway which relies on Environmental Product Declarations for materials and lowering embodied carbon through material selection and procurement. The presentation will be a roundtable discussion facilitated by industry experts from AIA CA and SEAOC who will be joined by contractors and manufacturers responsible for meeting the prescriptive performance requirements by material. Discussion topics will include collaboration between design and construction teams, supply chain engagement, specifications, and practical examples.
Speakers:
Avideh Haghighi, AIA, LFA | Associate Principal, ZGF
Luke Lombardi, PE | Senior Sustainability Consultant, Buro Happold
James Little | Director of Technical Sales, NRMCC
Jessie Buckmaster, LFA, LEED AP BD+C | Director of Sustainability, Hathaway Dinwiddie
Hafsa Burt, AIA, LEED Fellow, LFA | Founder & Design Director, hb+a Architects
Sophie Pennetier | Associate Director Special Projects, enclos and Adjunct Faculty with SCI-Arc
Salma Syed, PE | Structural Project Manager, DCI Engineers
David P. Wright | Director of Preconstruction, Schuff Steel

Additional Resources
Final Presentation_CALGreen Series: Implications of Material Procurement for Design Professionals
Resource Slide with links to more information on: Steel, Concrete, Glass and Insulation
