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Looking to learn more about #SB9, #ADU's and #Passivhaus and how all three of those are being implemented in California? Today is your lucky day.... Log into this FREE webinar today hosted by Passive House California (PHCA) where all three of these topics will be explored, exhumed, and elevated (not necessarily in that order. :) cc. @CasitaCoalition, @YimbyAction, @NancySkinner, California Energy Commission, California Public Utilities Commission, Dave Intner, @DecarbCoalition, Pacific Gas and Electric Company https://lnkd.in/g6EHZxa7

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The demand for resilient buildings is on the rise given how many areas are reeling from climate-change-exacerbated disasters. Luckily, a number of promising innovations are coming to light, including Emergent 3D’s [tag] use of 3D concrete printing to expedite build times and create energy-efficient and resource-conservative abodes. Read more about these exciting advancements in resilient construction: https://bit.ly/3YABE54

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Building owners, developers, and investors if you are aiming to construct low-carbon buildings, are you aware you can achieve optimal results by balancing embodied and operational carbon impacts? Our new report, "The Carbon Sweet Spot: Design Tradeoffs for Embodied and Operational Carbon in New Buildings," developed with support from Kohn Pederson Fox (KPF), presents three hypothetical analyses of buildings in London, New York, and Singapore. These analyses demonstrate how real estate decision-makers can navigate the tradeoffs and opportunities to reduce both embodied and operational carbon emissions, collectively known, as life-cycle emissions. This involves finding the "sweet spot" between the two, adding just enough upfront carbon from building materials to enhance long-term efficiency. Learn more about these projects and key strategies to reduce life-cycle carbon emissions today: https://lnkd.in/eyzkqTHk #embodiedcarbon #decarbonisation #sustainablerealestate

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With buildings accounting for over one-third of domestic climate pollution, #decarbonization is a frequent topic around the office. #GGA's Director of Sustainability Casey Castor joined experts and guests on this topic and more as part of the AIA Los Angeles 1.5°C Symposium 2024 last week. A few takeaways from the day included working #biomaterials back into the supply chain, #embodiedcarbon pilot projects, and during Casey’s Lunch Think conversation, they dived deep into Project Drawdown’s best decarbonization strategies such as Grid Energy solutions and even Indigenous Farming and Forest Management Practices. #gogreen #forthefuture #greenbuilding #sustainability 

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Did you know that the proposed LEED v. 5 references ASHRAE Standard 241 Control of Infectious Aerosols? It's one of the options under the Resilient Spaces credit! https://lnkd.in/gKQmtGgj ASHRAE Standard 241 is explained here: Excerpt: https://lnkd.in/gZn43dvu Infection Risk Management Mode (IRMM) – Establishes requirements for an infection risk management mode (IRMM), which applies during identified periods of elevated disease transmission risk. Authorities having jurisdiction can determine when the enhanced protections of Standard 241 are required. Resilience (the ability to respond to extreme circumstances outside normal conditions) in indoor air quality control design and operations is introduced. Requirements for Equivalent Clean Airflow Rate – Sets requirements for equivalent clean airflow rate target per occupant of pathogen free air flow, reducing the risk of infection. Requirements for Use of Filtration and Air Cleaning Technology – Provides extensive requirements for use of filtration and air cleaning (such as HEPA filters, air ionizers, or UV lights) to achieve equivalent clean airflow requirements and be cost effective effectively and safely. Planning and Commissioning – Provides assessment and planning requirements for being ready for the times when there is an event with increased disease causing pathogen transmissions. The standard has a building readiness plan, that documents procedures for assessing existing or new HVAC systems to determine if they are working properly and attributing to the equivalent clean air delivered to spaces. #GreenBuilding #HealthyBuilding #COVIDisAirborne #engineering

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PLOT TWIST, @usgbc. Any building owner who claims its occupants are reasonably safe, say, during the pandemic @WHO is clear is still ongoing, should adhere to much of ASHRAE 241. Via Joseph Fox, P.Eng at https://lnkd.in/ghVSEVaG "If the building owners claim they are taking reasonable precautions to protect the occupants, they should run the building in IRMM. Stating that ASHRAE 241 only applies when public health says so is not true. As a side note, many places claim that instead of following ASHRAE 241, they are following ASHRAE 62.1. ASHRAE 62.1 is required as part of the building code for acceptable indoor air quality. Any place claiming that they are complying with ASHRAE 62.1 is just saying that they are not breaking the law and supplying less air than legally required. Compliance with ASHRAE 62.1 isn’t a lofty goal, it’s a bare minimum health and safety issue. ASHRAE 62.1 has nothing to do with protecting occupants from infectious aerosols." CAGBC Education CAGBC | Canada Green Building Council #GreenBuilding #HealthyBuildings WorkSafeBC OHCOW

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Check out this article on designing resilient and net-zero high-performance sustainable buildings. It covers key considerations including energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, water conservation, material selection, resilience to climate change, and occupant wellbeing. Explore each aspect in detail to make impactful design decisions: [Read more here](https://lnkd.in/d4qEMkvh)

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Many people ask how #WELL differs from #LEED and other green rating systems. It's important to understand that the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)'s WELL programs and the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED programs are not competitors but rather complementary systems. While LEED focuses on the environmental aspects of buildings, WELL emphasizes human health and well-being. Our guiding principle is that planetary health is intertwined with economic health, which in turn relies on human health. At IWBI, we focus on #people and the #planet. Together, WELL and LEED create a holistic approach to sustainability, ensuring that our built environments nurture both human and environmental health. We should all focus on building a healthier and more sustainable future together! #Sustainability #WELLBuilding #LEED #HealthyBuildings #GreenBuilding #HumanHealth #PlanetaryHealth #PeopleandPlanet #HumanSustainability

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How do we help enable local leaders working with communities to see more activation in their work? The first step is to understand where their work is and how it relates to both the larger system it lives and the smaller systems it serves Through the lens of living system design and working through regenerative development processes, we are able to self-organise and system-actualise in a coordinated, collaborative, and nourishing way across systems and place Networked social infrastructure allows us to communicate and share both resources and knowledge across distance and time through a field of reciprocity Regen Places Network is the growing mycelium network that provides a developmental home for these local leaders and communities to gather around the campfire in service to the future What is one thing you could do today to contribute to this ecosystem? https://lnkd.in/gjg6fNrS Willow Berzin Sarah Heys Techa Beaumont Simon Jankelson @anthony Kerr Raymond V. #regenerativedesign #regenerativedevelopment #livingsystems #networking #community #communitydevelopment #communityleaders #leadership

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🏗️ Understanding the Costs of Building an ADU in Los Angeles 🏗️ For homeowners and investors, ADUs are a game-changer in adding value and creating new opportunities. But the cost of construction involves more than materials—it’s about strategic planning, navigating permits, and leveraging expert advice. This article provides valuable insights into budgeting effectively while achieving the best outcomes. As professionals in ADU development, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. 📖 Explore the cost breakdown and planning tips here: https://buff.ly/3ZKsSRT.

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As someone who is deeply invested in the future of our urban environments, check out our urban manifesto outlining some thoughtful approaches to revitalizing downtown LA. It’s not just about transforming physical spaces but finding ways to breathe life into our communities by addressing some of the major issues that affect our urban centers—accessibility, sustainability, and public engagement. These ideas—like cable cars, green rooftop spaces, and public cultural hubs—show what’s possible when we rethink how to use our cities' spaces for both functionality and connection. There’s a lot of value at stake here, not just economically, but in terms of community well-being and creating environments where people want to live, work, and gather. The challenges of urban revitalization are immense, but so are the opportunities. I hope we can continue to explore innovative, practical ways to tackle these problems and shape a better future for all of our city centers.

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Sustainable architecture prioritizes designs that minimize environmental impact while enhancing quality of life. This approach integrates renewable materials, energy efficiency, and natural resources to reduce a building's carbon footprint over its entire lifecycle. Key features include solar panels, green roofs, rainwater harvesting, and recycled materials—all working together to reduce energy and water consumption. Sustainable buildings often incorporate natural ventilation and lighting, reducing reliance on artificial systems and saving energy. Beyond environmental benefits, sustainable architecture fosters healthier indoor environments, improves urban resilience, and promotes a harmonious relationship between built spaces and nature.

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Adaptive reuse is transforming urban spaces by breathing new life into existing buildings while prioritizing #sustainability. Salas O’Brien’s Julie Bolding and Joseph Liberman, explore the benefits of adaptive reuse and the key #structural considerations that ensure these projects are safe, effective, and impactful. Read the article: https://lnkd.in/gvdKF2uE #AdaptiveReuse #EngineeredForImpact #UrbanDevelopment

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Economic Impact: The Broader Implications of Building Quality The quality of building systems extends beyond individual structures, impacting the broader economy. High-quality buildings attract investment, create jobs, and contribute to the growth of local communities. Real estate values tend to be higher in areas with well-constructed, aesthetically pleasing buildings, which can stimulate local businesses and increase property taxes that benefit public services. Conversely, poorly constructed buildings can have a detrimental effect on the economy. The cost of repairs, replacements, and safety hazards can be substantial for both the building owner and the surrounding area. For example, building collapses or fire hazards resulting from substandard construction can lead to loss of life, legal battles, and financial ruin. In addition, poorly maintained buildings can bring down the value of neighboring properties, leading to a decline in community investment and development. Quality building systems are, therefore, not only a matter of safety and comfort but also an economic imperative. The construction industry, one of the largest sectors in the global economy, thrives when the focus is on quality. By investing in high-quality materials, skilled labor, and cutting-edge technology, builders can create structures that add lasting value to the economy.

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The benefits of creating social value extend beyond individuals and places. When people feel safe, supported and connected to the built environment, our broader society benefits. At Urbis, we're advocating for the whole-of-industry to consider the long-term social value that can be created by addressing equity issues upfront and designing for social value creation through the built environment. Learn more about our work with clients and how we are driving improved commercial outcomes through high social value: https://lnkd.in/gJ2C-dbM. #SocialValue #ESG #Sustainability

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https://lnkd.in/gEhvBcdQ. To create net-zero cities, we need to look hard at our older buildings Rethink and retrofit existing buildings: What to consider

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We are in the early stages of designing the design process around a couple of Regen Places in the Regen Places Network The practice of regenerative development is about starting with living whole systems, and if a land-based project, starting in place A Story of Place is a way to not only discover the essence of place, the living spirit of the region, but to build a field of potential with the people to start to see a way for them to dream together for a better future "It’s the creation of a cultural field of potential and the will to step into that potential" - Tim Murphy There are three projects we have started working on that contrast each other in a beautiful way, and give us a chance to really flesh out our practice of designing the design process One led by a strong and capable Indigenous woman (my sister in the work) who has secured a land-based project for Indigenous incarceration prevention. She will be establishing and leading a new Regen Place for the region, we will use this opportunity to galvanise a team in place, raise issues of structuralised institutional racism in a positive way with active and actionable facilities for the transition, and start the early chartering of what the nested places bioregion is calling for in the way of a bioregional learning centre… Also, easy job for me as she just tells me what to do or what she wants, and I get it done, I learnt early not to get in her way :) The second is led by another incredible and capable woman who has already galvanised a community group as a Regen Place, securing land and industrial sector development (good kind), and very strong on the project management side of place based work. Again, it is an easy job for me as I can support the Regen Place team through indirect work to develop the consciousness, capacity and capability of the people to do the work for themselves through living system design. Pretty sure our construction syndicate will be investing in this region through property development as well, so interesting being at the start, middle, and end of this cycle of flow from the beginning The third is for a client (strong Indigenous and cultural presence) who is very close to my heart, who owns their property and is interested in seeing the place through new eyes and dreaming with their community through the wider community of place. This means I’ll be developing the local Regen Place through the work, so there is a whole new understanding at play here, we haven’t seen what it looks like for a Regen Place to form out of a Story of Place so very excited to see what this means Continue in Post... https://lnkd.in/gJ5qka5B #regenerativedevelopment #regenerativedesign #storyofplace #communitydevelopment #community #firstnation #aboriginal #torresstraitisland #indigenous #bioregionalism #regeneration

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Nearly 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions come from the real estate sector. Of these emissions, approximately 70% are produced by building operations, while the remaining 30% comes from construction (source: https://lnkd.in/eajtfSGa). Shared here are just a few examples of free calculators for the real estate sector. As noted in the article, "There is a very strong synergy between carbon costs and the hard costs of different construction materials in the initial stages of a project,” says Mathias Näll, digital development lead at Sweco. “The decisions you make about sustainability and materials will give you greater control—if you make them early on.” Adopting internal carbon pricing is one way to inform decision making early on, it can help business to prepare for upcoming regulation and identify new commercial opportunities. https://lnkd.in/ec83HBAh

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Hey Ken Semler scalling up is more possible than anyone thinks. The challange is “system development” and creating a manufacturing mindset. Once the systems are implemented and real manufacturing (sub-assembly, repeatable, advanced design etc etc) is utilized PLUS modular sales people learn how to say NO to “snow flake” projects and stick to what has been predesighned and approved for its designated use. How it is done - The old way! Do what you have been doing for 60 years. Wait - Fix mistakes - do a bit - wait get an approval - wait - fix mistakes - start - wait - wait again - fix mistakes - almost done, wait for final approval. How to do a project - THE BETTER WAY. Plan Plan Plan GET approvals based on standardized designs Do - the build Do - the site Finish. Education - let’s start with that!! https://lnkd.in/evdjxcAj

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