Leaders in the realm of low-carbon materials are drawing attention to the increasing significance of the front-end carbon loading associated with the materials with which we build our supposedly ZNE buildings. Given the urgency of addressing climate change in the next two decades, this front-end carbon investment must be addressed. Our speakers will describe the emerging thinking about this important topic, along with the tools available to assist building professionals in making carbon-savvy material decisions.

1.5 AIA, BPI, GBCI Continuing Education Units Available.