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Focus on Wood

Focus on Wood 2023

June 1, 2023
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This month's special section examines timber construction, including strategies for sustainable sourcing, policies facilitating the material’s use, and engineering innovations accommodating unexpected typologies and unique locations.
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EVENTS

Webinar

7/14/22 to 7/31/23
Contact: Tiffany

Less Is More Sustainable: Taking a Pre-engineered Approach to Reducing Embodied Carbon

NOW ON DEMAND

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU
May qualify for learning hours through most Canadian architectural associations

This webinar will examine the importance of protecting the environment in the construction industry and will detail several projects that have incorporated pre-engineered solutions to meet those eco-friendly objectives.

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Webinar

10/12/22 to 10/31/23
Contact: Tiffany

CARBON 101: What It Is and How To Talk About It

NOW ON DEMAND

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU

This course defines and contextualizes carbon, explains the impact of human activity on the natural carbon cycle, and provides insight into how companies can measure and reduce their climate impact.

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Webinar

12/7/22 to 12/31/23
Contact: Tiffany

Embodied Carbon Basics - Tools and Strategies

NOW ON DEMAND

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 1 AIBD P-CE; 0.1 IACET CEU; 0.1 ICC CEU

This session will outline the basics of embodied carbon and introduce a range of tools for measuring your project’s kilograms of CO2 emitted per meter squared.

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Industry

9/6/23 to 9/7/23
Pontifical Gregorian University of Rome Roma Eventi Congres Center
Piazza della Pilotta,
4
Rome
United States
Contact: ICSD Secretariat: Dr.Cesare Anselmi

ICSD 2023 : 11th International Conference on Sustainable Development, 6 - 7 September Rome, Italy

The 11th ICSD 2023 will be an excellent opportunity to share your ideas and research findings relevant to the Sustainability Science, through the European network of academics. Read More

Industry

12/11/23 to 12/13/23
Sapienza University of Rome
Rome, Italy
Piazzale Aldo Moro, 5, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Itlay, IL
United States
Contact: Marwa Eid

Green Urbanism (GU) – 7th edition

The 7th “Green Urbanism (GU)” conference brings about a healthy discourse on topics pertaining to the concept of green urbanism, environmental resilience, and the implementation of sustainable urban planning techniques. Read More

12/11/23 to 12/13/23
Sapienza University of Rome
Rome, Italy
Piazzale Aldo Moro, 5, 00185 Roma RM, Italy
Itlay, IL
United States
Contact: Marwa Eid

Green Urbanism (GU) – 7th edition

The 7th “Green Urbanism (GU)” conference brings about a healthy discourse on topics pertaining to the concept of green urbanism, environmental resilience, and the implementation of sustainable urban planning techniques. Read More

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