EGBC – Design Initiatives to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Concrete for Engineers and Geoscientists

Engineers and Geoscientists BC – Design Initiatives to Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Concrete for Engineers and Geoscientists

This course addresses the complexity and scale of greenhouse gas emissions produced by the concrete industry and the role architects can play to reduce these emissions. It explores the actions that have been employed by the cement and concrete industries to lower its environmental impact. Market drivers that address materials’ environmental footprint such as LEED and the Living Building Challenge will be addressed. Impact measurement tools such as Environmental Product Declarations will be discussed. The course will conclude by exploring emerging innovations to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

Date: May 22, 2020
Time: 8 – 10 a.m.
Location: Online
Cost: $35
Learning Units (LUs): 1.5 Core
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