Now more than ever, it’s critical that we’re committed to embodied carbon reduction. To do this, AEC professionals need to focus on reducing the embodied carbon of materials and construction processes, which is often overlooked but crucial for overall carbon reduction
Kingspan Insulated Panels North America has released an environmental product declaration (EPD) for its K-Roc™ HF Series insulated metal panels (IMPs). EPDs have become the industry standard for identifying the best building materials to lower embodied carbon in the built environment.
Embodied carbon has emerged as a critical consideration as the construction industry continues its mission of increasing sustainability. However, a new white paper from the Chemical Fabrics and Film Association – Vinyl Roofing Division argues that embodied carbon reveals only part of a building material’s total carbon footprint.
Dr. Kayla Natividad, engineer, gave a presentation called, “Embodied Carbon in Legislation, Regulation and Other Places” at the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance Summer Conference in Montreal, QC. Natividad reviewed the differences among flat glass, processed glass and fenestration assemblies Product Category Rules, which are being specified in legislation.
Today, at the Summer Sustainability Summit 2024, One Click LCA launches a new software tool to ensure compliance with Part 11, Title 24, of the California Code of Regulations — CALGreen.
The following is an exhibit of over twenty tools (many of which are free) that can help your team examine, disclose, and optimize your next building project for embodied carbon.
To achieve substantial environmental impact, a broader framework that connects biophilic elements with green building practices is imperative for sustainable construction.
At the AIA Expo, June 6-7, 2024, in Washington, D.C., Vetrotech representatives will challenge architects to consider how they can employ glass to achieve their decarbonization goals.
Speakers at the FGIA 2024 Summer Conference June 3-6 will share knowledge about various aspects of building design, including creating natural disaster-resilient buildings, how façade design can heighten architectural appeal and what the industry can expect when it comes to embodied carbon legislation.