06-23-2026
Learning Objectives
1. Identify the important decision points at each stage of a net zero building project, from pre-design through occupancy.
2. Apply strategies that simultaneously reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Articulate the mutual importance of active and passive strategies for energy use reduction.
4. Conceptualize tradeoffs between operational and embodied greenhouse gas emissions with a “carbon payback period” heuristic.
Making Zero Possible: Efficiency-First Decarbonization
$25
This session describes a process for designing buildings that couple reductions in greenhouse gas emissions with reductions in energy use. Proceeding along the project roadmap from pre-design through building occupancy, we will take a look at key decision points at each phase. Along with the emphasis on net zero design as a process, this session will take brief detours to explain related issues in building science, project management, and greenhouse gas accounting.
Credits: 1 AIA LU HSW + 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) + 1 AIBD Primary + 1 Net Zero (ZNCD) + 1 Sustainable Design + 1 AIBC Core LU + 1 AAA Structured LU + 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA + 1 Climate Action (OAA)
Length: 1 hour
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Making Zero Possible: Efficiency-First Decarbonization
$25
This session describes a process for designing buildings that couple reductions in greenhouse gas emissions with reductions in energy use. Proceeding along the project roadmap from pre-design through building occupancy, we will take a look at key decision points at each phase. Along with the emphasis on net zero design as a process, this session will take brief detours to explain related issues in building science, project management, and greenhouse gas accounting.
Credits: 1 AIA LU HSW + 1 GBCI (USGBC/CAGBC) + 1 AIBD Primary + 1 Net Zero (ZNCD) + 1 Sustainable Design + 1 AIBC Core LU + 1 AAA Structured LU + 1 OAA, OAQ, SAA, MAA, AAPEI, NWTAA + 1 Climate Action (OAA)
Length: 1 hour
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Learning Objectives
1. Identify the important decision points at each stage of a net zero building project, from pre-design through occupancy.
2. Apply strategies that simultaneously reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Articulate the mutual importance of active and passive strategies for energy use reduction.
4. Conceptualize tradeoffs between operational and embodied greenhouse gas emissions with a “carbon payback period” heuristic.
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