Location:
AIA California Climate Action Webinar
Online Event
Speaker:
Claire McConnell, Simone Barth
Date & Time:
03.30.2022 | 12:00 pm–1:00 pm (Pacific Time)
Since the release of the 2030 Challenge in 2006, energy efficiency has driven sustainability metrics in building design and construction. The work of Mithun and other signatories demonstrates that carbon neutrality in building operations is achievable. Energy efficiency has become commonly understood and gained significant traction, but it only addresses a portion of buildings’ total carbon impact.
Mithun is ramping up efforts to benchmark embodied carbon performance across the firm’s design portfolio using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). This session will describe the critical role of embodied carbon in addressing climate change and highlight opportunities to apply LCA tools through replicable project workflows.
Join Mithun associate Claire McConnell for “Smart Carbon Goals: Life Cycle Assessment in Design Practice” to learn how to apply LCA in practice, critically review data and ultimately empower carbon-smart design decisions. Using specific examples from recent Mithun project work—including Casa Adelante at 681 Florida (affordable multifamily housing) and The Bush School New Upper School (independent school)—this session will demonstrate how LCA can be leveraged in project design and across firms’ wider portfolios to achieve significant reductions in embodied carbon.
Mithun associate principal Simone Barth will share opening remarks and facilitate discussion.
Register for this online event through AIA California.
Date Posted: 03.30.2022
