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Embodied Carbon, Part 2

Tuesday, Feb 18, 2020

As the topic of embodied carbon in building materials has gained popularity in the design industry, we are often presented with fascinating data + statistics on the subject. This leaves us with an important question: how are industry leaders actually dealing with this issue in practice?

This program covers: The types of Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) utilized in practice; When an LCA is integrated into the design process; How the study of embodied carbon affects the workflow between architects, engineers + contractors; + Precedent projects where LCA has guided important design decisions

Sponsor: AIANY Committee on the Environment + the American Institute of Steel Construction

Speakers: Stephanie Carlisle, Principal — Kieran Timberlake; Stacy Smedley, Director of Sustainability — Skanska; + Julie Janiski, Principal — Buro Happold

Moderator: Kristina Miele, Senior Engineer — Fast+Epp

Date: Tuesday, February 18, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Location: Center for Architecture, 536 LaGuardia Place

RSVP: Free for AIA, BE-Ex, AISC Members + students with valid ID, $10 for general public. Credits: 1.5 LU | 1.5 HSW AIANY