Buildings contribute nearly 40% of annual global CO2 emissions currently and about two-thirds of the global building stock will still exist in 2040. If not retrofitted, the existing buildings will continue to generate unsustainable levels of GHG emissions. Thus, this session will showcase how each one of these projects can be an ideal opportunity to […]
 There are several analyses on assessing embodied and operational carbon for New Construction, but very little analysis done on Existing Building Renovations. The goal is to calculate the Carbon reduction when upgrading an existing building in comparison to the Carbon impact of a New Construction project. Develop new programs and legislature to incentivize building and […]
February 17, 2022 11:30am-1pm California has been experiencing intensified impact from climate changes to our buildings and communities. This Townhall will gather practicing architects specializing in resilient design and government policy makers to discuss the roles California architects can play in advancing California”™s ability to adapt, sustain, and thrive in a changing climate. The discussion […]
When: March 9th, 2022 12-1:30pmUnits: 1.5hrsSpeakers:Lisa Heschong, FIES | Heschong Mahone Group | Santa Cruz, CADescription:Views out of windows have traditionally been considered “nice to have”, but not crucial for human health and well-being. Even windows themselves are sometimes deemed unnecessary. However, evidence is mounting that quality views are essential for not only increased occupant […]
When: March 30th, 2022 12:00pm-1:00pm Units: Qualifies for Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education. Certificate of completion will be provided to those who stay on and watch the webinar live. Speakers: Claire McConnell, BEMP | Associate, Mithun, Seattle Since the release of the 2030 Challenge in 2006, energy efficiency has driven sustainability metrics in […]
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Date / Time: 3/24/2022 / 12:00 pm ”“ 1:00 pm PST Description: The 2022 Energy Code has introduced significant changes for Residential occupancies, from how these occupancies are to be classified and organized within the code to the introduction of new Mandatory and Prescriptive measures facilitating preparation for future single-family all electric residences. Join us […]
Top 10 Ways to Reduce Concrete”™s Carbon Footprint Date: 4/27/22 Time: 12:00 pm ”“ 1:00 pm This webinar will cover the basics of embodied carbon of concrete showing how to evaluate the immediate steps that can be taken to reduce carbon footprint when specifying concrete and explain how to prioritize design strategies to get the greatest reductions […]
Induction Cooking: The All-Electric Kitchen of Today and Zero Net Carbon Design for Food ServiceWhen: April 12th, 2022 12-1pmUnits: 1 LU/HSWQualifies for Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education. Certificate of completion will be provided to those who watch the webinar live.Moderator:Miranda Gardiner, Assoc. AIA, LEED Fellow, Fitwel Ambassador, EcoDistricts AP | SustainableDesign Leader | […]
Optimizing Facades to Achieve Better Daylit and High-Performance Spaces with Lower Embodied Carbon Date: 5/31/2022 Time: 12:00 pm ”“ 1:00 pm This session outlines key strategies to streamline design workflows and conduct performance analyses on façade designs to achieve better daylighting and EUI targets while lowering cost premiums and embodied carbon. We”™ll also look at a case […]
When: April 13th, 202211:30am-1pmUnits: 1.5hrs LU/HSWQualifies for Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education. Certificate of completion will be provided to those who watch the webinar live.Speakers:Edward Dean, FAIA LEED AP BD+C, PhD | Bernheim + Dean, Inc Description:Edward Dean, FAIA, will present case studies of three common building types, designed as all-electric buildings to […]
Architecture can”™t escape the current reality of volatile economic conditions, but watching AIA”™s Managing Director of Research and Practice, Michele Russo”™s economic forecast helps break down the the complex issues into practical reality and provided specific information for California markets. AIA CA hosted this Outlook on May 19 ”“ and compiled this list of key […]
