CALGreen Embodied Carbon Series: Understanding the 2023 Embodied Carbon Amendments

In this webinar, the first in a 4-part CALGreen Embodied Carbon joint educational program between the SEAOC Sustainable Design Committee and AIA California, experts from the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and New Buildings Institute (NBI) focus on the compliance pathways and requirements essential for industry professionals.

The presenters offer a detailed overview of the regulations related to embodied carbon and insights into the future development of California’s state code. The webinar also includes a segment on resources available to assist professionals in adapting to these changes.

Presenter:
Luke Lombardi, PE | Buro Happold; Amie Lewis | New Buildings Institute; Arnish Tilak, Manager | Carbon-Free Buildings Program, RMI

CALGreen Embodied Carbon Series: Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment for Code Compliance

In this webinar, the second in a 4-part CALGreen Embodied Carbon joint educational program between the SEAOC Sustainable Design Committee and AIA California, industry experts focus on implementation of the Whole Building Life Cycle Assessment (WBLCA) compliance pathway and cover basic practices, available tools and resources, and practical considerations for practitioners and provide practical case study examples.

Topics range from an introduction to the fundamentals of WBLCA, essential practices in material quantity takeoffs and application of environmental product declarations, compliance tools and resources, setting an effective baseline, and the landscape of common reduction strategies.

Presenter:
Luke Lombardi, PE | Buro Happold; Amie Lewis | New Buildings Institute; Arnish Tilak, Manager | Carbon-Free Buildings Program, RMI

CALGreen Embodied Carbon Series: Implications of Material Procurement for Design Professionals

In this webinar, the third in a 4-part CALGreen Embodied Carbon joint educational program between the SEAOC Sustainable Design Committee and AIA California, in industry experts from AIA California and SEAOC focus on implementation of the prescriptive pathway. They are joined by contractors and manufacturers responsible for meeting the prescriptive performance requirements by material. Discussion topics include collaboration between design and construction teams, supply chain engagement, specifications, and practical examples.

Presenter:
Moderated by Luke Lombardi, PE | Buro Happold; (1.25 hours of HSW)

CALGreen Embodied Carbon Series: Building Reuse for Decarbonization and Compliance

In this webinar, the final in a 4-part CALGreen Embodied Carbon joint educational program between the SEAOC Sustainable Design Committee and AIA California, industry experts focus on the benefits of existing building reuse and how it contributes to operational and embodied carbon emissions reductions. Presenters also review the requirements of CALGreen embodied carbon mandatory code compliance through the existing building reuse pathway.

Presenter:
Moderated by Luke Lombardi, PE | Buro Happold and Avideh Haghighi, AIA, LFA | ZGF (1.25 hours of HSW)