Mark your calendars for AIAU’s Embodied Carbon 101 Series, presented by the AIACNY Committee on the Environment, happening alternating Thursdays. Come learn about what it means for your projects and how to get to zero carbon. This 12-part series is a $300 value for members and a $480 value for non-members—all for free! Availability is limited, so reserve your place now!
This Session: Envelope
Learn how to apply embodied carbon strategies when designing a façade system, including strategies for renovations. Envelopes are among the systems that have the largest embodied carbon impact on a building. Traditionally envelope systems and materials are chosen for aesthetics, cost, and operational energy, but embodied carbon is equally important. Learn how to apply embodied carbon strategies when designing your next façade system, including strategies for renovating existing buildings, insulation, and selecting cladding materials.
Learning objectives:
Identify appropriate approaches to improving thermal performance of existing envelopes and approaches that have historically created new problems.
Design and specify enclosure systems that utilize low embodied carbon materials for structure, insulation and finishes strategically to improve building performance.
Weigh the embodied carbon impacts of maintaining and repairing an existing building enclosure versus rebuilding an enclosure.
Assess traditional and alternative façade and building envelope materials for their embodied carbon impact.
More Information
What: AIAU Embodied Carbon 101 Series
Dates: Nov. 17 and every other Thursday, excluding last week of December
Time: Noon
Format: Virtual
CEU: 1 LU/HSW per session
Any questions, contact Diana Elliott at diana.elliott@live.com.