Join Chapman Construction/Design and speaker Jacob Deva Racusin for an educational seminar exploring the latest advancements in embodied carbon reduction in buildings.

This session will examine the critical relationship between operational and embodied carbon, with a focus on integrated approaches that minimize total carbon emissions. Learn about key developments in research, policy, standards, and technology that are shaping the industry.

Racusin will delve into how bio-based materials can significantly reduce embodied carbon, highlighting scalable, high-performance building technologies. He'll demonstrate the connections between regenerative land-based industries and sustainable building practices, while addressing the building science behind durable bio-based materials.

The event concludes with actionable strategies for transformational change in the building industry, focusing on collective impact, organizational alignment, and scaling efforts amid current economic and political challenges.

Learning Objectives:

Identify how emerging standards, policies, and research developments—such as RESNET 1550, the Massachusetts 100 Homes study, and I-Code proposals—are shaping the landscape of embodied carbon in buildings.
Compare and evaluate strategies for reducing both operational and embodied carbon, while avoiding common pitfalls related to carbon “payback” assumptions.
Apply principles of bio-based material use, including carbon storage accounting and durability considerations, to support scalable, low-carbon construction methods such as panelized off-site building.
Formulate actionable approaches to align organizational efforts and catalyze industry transformation by integrating building science, regenerative practices, and collective impact strategies.

VENUE:

Chapman Construction/Design, 84 Winchester Street, Newton, MA 02461

SCHEDULE:

Registration: 3:30 PM

Program Starts: 4:00 PM

Roof Deck Networking: 5:00 PM

All are welcome. This seminar is free to attend, but space is limited.