Smart Carbon Goals: Life Cycle Assessment in Design Practice

Units | 1 LU/HSW | Qualifies for Zero Net Carbon Design Mandatory Continuing Education

Presenters (Pre-recorded): | Claire McConnell, BEMP | Simone Barth, Assoc. AIA | Mithun, Seattle

Cost | No cost to attend, courtesy of domusstudio architecture

Format | Join us in-person for networking and refreshments, as we broadcast this (previously recorded) Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) CE course, followed by group discussion.

Begin to fulfill the new State requirements and get to know your local COTE colleagues over complimentary food and beverages.

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About this Course

Since the release of the 2030 Challenge in 2006, energy efficiency has driven sustainability metrics in building design and construction. Using specific examples from recent Mithun project work, this session will demonstrate how LCA can be leveraged in project design and across our wider portfolio to achieve significant reductions in embodied carbon.

Energy efficiency has become commonly understood and gained significant traction, BUT it only addresses a portion of buildings’ total carbon impact.

This session will describe the critical role of embodied carbon in addressing climate change and highlight opportunities to apply LCA tools through replicable project workflows. Attendees will learn how to apply LCA in practice, critically review data, and ultimately empower carbon-smart design decisions.

The 5-hour ZNCD requirement is in addition to the existing requirement of 5 hours in accessibility coursework. California architects will need to complete 10 hours of coursework to renew their license in 2023: 5 hours in accessibility and 5 hours in ZNCD.

About AIA San Diego’s COTE

The Committee on the Environment (COTE) works to achieve climate action and climate justice through design. Learn more about AIA San Diego’s COTE.