1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change 2024

Additional information regarding general event information and check-in process will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event.

AIALA Committee: COTE

Embodied Carbon

To drive change, the 7th Annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of the pivotal role played by Embodied Carbon in our industry. This issue stands as one of the most pressing challenges we face in our lifetimes(careers). Our mission is to delve into the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of this matter while underscoring the urgency it presents to both ourselves and the environment.

During the event, we will analyze the financial feasibility of low-carbon construction, explore strategies for intelligent material selection, and unveil innovative technologies for reducing carbon in concrete. We invite attendees to immerse themselves in real-world low-carbon projects, gaining valuable perspectives through the lens of the design process.

Additionally, we aim to provide the tools and knowledge necessary to prepare our industry for the evolving landscape of codes and laws, positioning participants as leaders in addressing the threat of embodied carbon. Join us!

APPROVED AIA CES Learning Units: 6 LU|HSW
5 Hours Mandatory Continuing Education for CA Licensed Architects

Participants will focus on the urgency to talk about Embodied Carbon.

Participants will discuss how our failure to work with nature has contributed to the carbon crisis.

Participants will examine the Financial Feasibility (De-Risking) of Low Embodied Carbon Construction.

Participants will explore the link between Embodied Carbon and Smart Material Selection.

Participants will delve into the real case studies of low carbon design projects, which reveal the design process.

Participants will be better equipped to prepare the industry for changing codes and laws addressing the threat of embodied carbon in the built environment.

Participants will acquire actionable steps/tools that the design industry can take now to address embodied carbon.