As the urgency to address climate change intensifies, reducing operational and embodied carbon in buildings is becoming increasingly critical. Implementing embodied carbon policies, building performance standards, and energy-efficiency practices are essential for reducing the overall carbon footprint of the built environment and meeting climate goals. This session will review best practices for complying with current carbon-related policies, with a focus on the Northeast United States. Join us to gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of these policies and learn practical strategies for integrating them into design practices and advancing low-carbon design. Together, we'll create a more sustainable future
Learning Objectives
- Explore key terms related to operational and embodied carbon.
- Review evolving policies in North America aimed at reducing building carbon emissions.
- Discuss current building performance standards and energy-efficiency practices as well as their role in meeting climate goals.
- Learn about best practices for designing and optimizing low embodied carbon buildings and building enclosures.