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I had the opportunity to discuss California’s new building code targeting embodied carbon at Bisnow’s SOCAL Industrial Conference. This new amendment, effective July 1, is a major step towards our net-zero goals. Check out the full article on BISNOW to learn more about this pivotal change. #LowneyArchitecture #SustainableBuilding #EmbodiedCarbon #GreenConstruction #NetZero #BISNOW #IndustrialDesign #CaliforniaBuildingCode

Sustainable architecture has evolved significantly over the past few years, driven by the urgent need to combat climate change and reduce our environmental footprint. One pivotal regulation shaping this movement in New York City is Local Law 97, part of the Climate Mobilization Act, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from buildings, the city’s largest source of carbon pollution. Compliance with Local Law 97 not only supports environmental goals but also ensures that property owners avoid hefty fines. For more on sustainable architecture and how HLZAE can assist with Local Law 97 compliance, check out the link below! #LocalLaw97 #codecompliance #sustainability #architecture #design #construction #mechanicalengineering #MEP #NYC #HLZAE

According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the number of all-electric building projects increased by 130% in 2020. This significant rise reflects a growing trend towards sustainable and environmentally friendly building practices. By utilizing all-electric systems, buildings can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and decrease their carbon footprint. The AIA's findings demonstrate a positive shift towards more sustainable construction practices within the industry. This increase in all-electric building projects showcases a commitment to reducing energy consumption and promoting environmental stewardship. #AIA #sustainability #all-electric #building #environmentallyfriendly https://lnkd.in/gkGSgSgH

According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the number of all-electric building projects increased by 130% in 2020. This significant rise reflects a growing trend towards sustainable and environmentally friendly building practices. By utilizing all-electric systems, buildings can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and decrease their carbon footprint. The AIA's findings demonstrate a positive shift towards more sustainable construction practices within the industry. This increase in all-electric building projects showcases a commitment to reducing energy consumption and promoting environmental stewardship. #AIA #sustainability #all-electric #building #environmentallyfriendly https://lnkd.in/gDr9AbdY

California is setting the standard for green building ✔️👏 Effective July 1, CALGreen, California's pioneering green building code, mandates stringent embodied carbon reduction targets for new construction projects. The new regulation will necessitate significant changes in how buildings are designed and constructed. While this presents challenges, such as the need for new assessment solutions, it also opens opportunities for innovation in sustainable materials and construction methods. So, we must ask… ▪️ How will the implementation of CALGreen's compliance process aid in reducing embodied carbon for both residential and commercial projects? ▪️ How will architects, builders, and developers manage, especially with the new necessity of conducting life cycle assessments (LCA)? ▪️ How will this impact the industry as a whole? Read this piece from cove.tool's decarbonization expert, Farnaz Jahandideh, Ph.D., to understand this embodied carbon reduction regulation ➡️ https://hubs.ly/Q02GRnbP0 ➕ See how cove.tool's AI-powered consulting services can assist in complying with CALGreen. ⬆️ #California #CALGreen #compliance #code #buildingcode #energycode #construction #AEC #architects #architecture #sustainablearchitecture #sustainabledesign #greenbuilding #sustainability #sustainabilityconsulting #AI #embodiedcarbon #AIinArchitecture #carbon #sustainablematerials #LCA #lifecycleassessments #decarbonization #carbonreduction

The Institute and Australia had a fabulous advocacy win last week with the ACT Government’s Minister for Sustainable Building and Construction, Rebecca Vassarotti, announcing that she had secured an agreement of Australian building ministers to establish a nationally consistent approach to measuring carbon emissions in the commercial construction sector. Minister Vassarotti thanked the Australian Institute of Architects for bringing this issue to her attention and championing Australia’s pathway to net zero carbon in our buildings. The 2025 National Construction Code will now feature a nationally consistent way of measuring carbon in construction using the National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS). “Across Australia, new buildings represent 10% of overall carbon emissions. Most of these emissions come from the materials, transport and construction associated with new buildings. Currently, there is no national standard for measuring what we call ‘embodied carbon', that is, the emissions that come from building materials, transport, construction, repairs, and renovations.” A consistent approach to measurement provides the vehicle for creating tools to optimise our effectiveness and should allow us to be comparative and demonstrate effective, efficient and affordable progressively lower carbon outcomes. Importantly this work will inform a growing evidence base to communicate the value of Architecture and Architects. Thank you to all of those who have contributed to this critical piece of advocacy across the Institute. Special thank you to the Australian Institute of Architects' National Climate Action and Sustainability Committee (NCASC) for your thought leadership and collaboration with industry partners. Learn more: https://aus.archi/p67q Pictured: Sandy Point House | Traditional Owners: The Boon Wurrung People | Architect: Kennedy Nolan | Builder: Gene Laity Builders | Photographer: Derek Swalwell #ArchitectureDesign #Architecture #Architect #AustralianArchitecture #Design #ContemporaryArchitecture #Architects #AustralianArchitects #NationalConstructionCode #NCC #ABCB #EmbodiedCarbon #ClimateAction #ZeroCarbon #NABERS

The 2025 National Construction Code’s new embodied carbon reporting requirements don’t need to be stressful. Theca Timber’s PEFC certified engineered structures come with ISO and EU EPDs making reporting of embodied carbon for the majority of the structure easy. If you want to discuss how the 2025 NCC changes might impact you please reach out. #Sustainability #GreenBuilding #Architecture #ThecaTimber #EPD #LowCarbon

Stantec cited in Zero Emission Buildings article: “Just as the 1973 oil embargo changed awareness and rule-making about cars’ mile-per-gallon standards, the same has occurred with rules and design strategies for making buildings.” Stantec’s Harry Flamm tells the Boston Business Journal how #design firms in the Boston and Cambridge areas are responding to #NetZero mandates: https://ow.ly/iJXv50TL9bC #StantecBoston

New on the blog ➡ Green Building Leadership

As we navigate the complexities of the modern built environment, crucial organizations lead the charge in shaping the future of green building. We have a new blog that highlights the significant contributions of key industry players such as the International Code Council (ICC), The American Institute of Architects (AIA), and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). Learn more ➡ https://lnkd.in/g3DhaFVg #blog #partners #sustainability #greenbuilding