This course will focus on climate impacts associated with carbon emissions from the built environment, emphasizing the importance of goal setting and taking action to manage building related carbon emissions throughout the building’s life cycle. The course will cover topics such as the global carbon cycle; whole building life cycle analysis; operational and embodied carbon of building materials; carbon storage and buildings as carbon sinks; the “time value” of carbon; and a series of solutions from material selection to policy engagement for addressing the climate impact of the built environment. This course is intended for building industry professionals. It can be held virtually or in-person and combines presentation and discussion.
