AIA WI Capitol Day - "Considering Carbon" Program and Reception

1 West Dayton Street,Madison WI 53703

01 March, 2023

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A Few Tickets Remain Join us for a presentation "Considering Carbon: Our High-Impact Opportunity" and Reception sponsored by FOCUS ON ENERGY® 4:30 – 5:30 pm Cocktail Reception with Legislators 5:30 – 6:30 pm Program: Considering Carbon: Our High-Impact Opportunity Panel of Experts: Ben Austin, Sustainability Lead at J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc.Kim Reddin, AIA, Director of Sustainability and an Associate Principal with Flad ArchitectsKyle Reynolds, Account Executive with Interface6:30 – 7:00 pm After hours networking Co-Sponsor: FOCUS ON ENERGY® This event is free and open to the public. Program Description: Historically, sustainability efforts in the built environment have been heavily focused on operational energy. While reducing operational energy and associated carbon emissions is critically important, it is also vital not to overlook the carbon emissions and environmental impacts associated with materials and construction, also known as embodied carbon. In 2018, the International Energy Association Global Status Report found that the manufacturing of building materials accounted for 11% of global energy- and process-related greenhouse gas emissions, with indications that the emissions will continue to rise. A key action to achieve a more sustainable built environment will include education and encouraging the procurement of low embodied carbon materials, with buy-in from stakeholders in the public, legislative, AEC, and manufacturing realms. This discussion will focus on how those stakeholders can educate themselves and take action to move toward a low-embodied-carbon built environment. Learning Objectives: Define what the term ‘embodied carbon’ means in relation to the environmental impact of building and construction materials.Summarize the purpose of an ‘Environmental Product Declaration’ in clarifying the environmental impacts associated with a material or product.Provide examples of existing regulation that helps to minimize the emissions associated with building and construction.Identify potential co-benefits of reducing ‘embodied carbon’ in materials, including benefits to human health, ecosystem preservation, and cost savings.1.0 LU/HSW Please consider a donation to Wisconsin Society of Architects/Political Action Committee Ben Austin is the Sustainability Lead at J.H. Findorff & Son, Inc, a commercial general contractor headquartered in Madison, WI. In his role, Ben works across Findorff projects with owners, design teams, and construction partners to define and deliver on project sustainability goals. Internal to Findorff, he also leads an internal group named Findorff Footprint, to drive sustainability efforts within Findorff-owned buildings and within their culture. Ben has degrees in Civil Engineering and Sustainability Leadership, in addition to being a LEED and WELL Accredited Professional. Kimberly Reddin, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, is the Director of Sustainability and an Associate Principal with Flad Architects, a national, integrated firm specializing in health, academia, and science projects. The driving force behind her work is the belief that good design improves communities, allowing both current and future generations to flourish. Kimberly leads Flad’s national sustainability efforts, providing client support, firm-wide education opportunities, and progress tracking for Flad’s sustainability commitments. Kyle Reynolds is an Account executive with Interface, a Global Flooring Manufacturer leading industry to love the world. He has over 15 years combined in the commercial construction industry. Between time with an Architecture Firm, as a Commercial Flooring Contractor, and now with Interface. His deep understanding of process, materials, and application helps streamline the process of determining the best long-term, sustainable material solutions for projects. As a Ray Anderson Award Recipient, Kyle’s passion for sustainability mirrors Interface’s company mission to eliminate their footprint on our environment.