The Embodied Carbon Exchange is our newest initiative, join us for this bi-monthly group discussion event that connects a diverse range of building industry stakeholders, including architects, structural engineers, developers, manufacturers, policy makers, and sustainability consultants. Our focus is on open-ended, informal discussions about real-world, on-the-ground problems related to reducing embodied carbon in building construction projects.
Who would win at the sustainability olympics? Team safer materials or team low carbon products? What if, instead of competing, these two powerhouses worked together? In our upcoming webinar, attendees will hear from experts about the key drivers of material health and embodied carbon using flooring products (carpet and resilient flooring) and drywall products as examples. We will translate those drivers into actionable guidance for project teams to select healthy, low carbon products.
Speakers:
How Low Can We Go? The Future of Embodied Carbon Reductions (T41)
Location: Level 200 (Room 208/209)
As we look to the future, how can we further reduce the embodied carbon of our buildings? If the future of the planet depends on getting to net zero as quickly as possible, how do we dramatically reduce embodied carbon?
How to Meet the City of Vancouver’s Embodied Carbon Reduction Requirements (T33)
Location: Level 200 (Room 220)
Theme: Decarbonization & Electrification
City of Vancouver Embodied Carbon Regulations (W35)
Location: Level 200 (Room 216)
Initiated in 2023, the BC Embodied Carbon Awards are a first of its kind in North America. Designed to inspire and inform the possibilities available when embodied carbon is placed at the centre of a project or company's values.
The aim of the awards is to celebrate the achievements of projects in our province. Those that have endeavoured to minimize their material carbon footprint.
In the inaugural year, there are 5 categories of awards:
Small scale projects, located within Metro Vancouver (max. 300m2)
Initiated in 2023, the BC Embodied Carbon Awards are a first of its kind in North America. Designed to inspire and inform the possibilities available when embodied carbon is placed at the centre of a project or company's values.
The aim of the awards is to celebrate the achievements of projects in our province. Those that have endeavoured to minimize their material carbon footprint.
In the inaugural year, there are 5 categories of awards:
Small scale projects, located within Metro Vancouver (max. 300m2)
Earlier this year the City of Vancouver announced updates to the VBBL that require embodied carbon calculation and reporting for Part 3 buildings, starting July 2023.
To assist with the reporting process, the City of Vancouver is developing Embodied Carbon Modelling Guidelines including an embodied carbon reporting template. In this Q&A session attendees will have the ppportunity to raise any questions or comments, as well as get a better understand some of the background that went into the development of these guidelines and the reporting requirements.
In this webinar, we will look at three key types of biobased insulation, the associated carbon savings, design implications, and how to utilize these materials on projects.
Our three speakers will provide guidance on biobased alternatives, drawing upon real projects to share lessons learned and guidance for success on future projects.
Event Outline:
Chris Magwood (Builders for Climate Action):
Join us for a tour through the new Embodied Carbon PathFinder tool. Developed by Morrison Hershfield, Open Green Building Society, and Athena Sustainable Materials Institute, the PathFinder tool enables industry professionals to make informed decisions early in the design process. In addition, results from the associated costing study will be shared publicly for the first time
Our three speakers will provide guidance on how the Building PathFinder Tool, drawing upon real projects to share lessons learned and how low carbon choices impact project costs: