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Embodied Carbon 101 series

June 2020 - August 2020

The Boston Society for Architecture (BSA) is excited to present Embodied Carbon 101, a 12-part program series designed to give AEC professionals of all shapes and sizes the knowledge they need to incorporate embodied carbon considerations immediately into their work.

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CLF Boston

CLF Boston, the Boston Hub of the Carbon Leadership Forum, meets every other month to share knowledge and identify actions—immediate and long-term—for the AEC industry to address issues of embodied carbon in the built environment in Boston and beyond. The group aims to reduce carbon emissions, and aims to do so in part by examining and challenging the way that the industry works and talks about embodied carbon.

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Embodied Carbon in Buildings conference

May 31, 2019

Massive volumes of carbon emissions are tied to building materials and construction. The time for AEC professionals to talk carbon—and the time for Boston to lead—is now.

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The Growing Importance of Reducing Embodied Carbon in the Fight Against Climate Change

For far too long, the focus of the AEC industry was failing to highlight the substantial impact of embodied carbon throughout the lifecycle of our built environment. As Whole Building Lifecycle Assessment (WBLCA) tools begad to develop, the seriousness of the broader issue was more fully understood. Massachusetts has demonstrated its leadership by spearheading innovative initiatives aimed at addressing these emissions, identifying best practices, and engaging stakeholders in this critical issue.

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World Architecture Day 2021

Happy World Architecture Day! The theme of this year's holiday, clean environment for a healthy world, provides an opportunity for everyone to reflect on the importance of keeping sustainability at the forefront of architecture and design. October is World Architecture Month and we're gearing up to celebrate for the whole month. Discover ways you can participate, whether it's by engaging with us on social media, delving into our treasure trove of past exhibitions and content, or learning about upcoming events and programs.

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