The Top 10 Ways to Reduce Concrete's Carbon Footprint

5 E. Wilson St,Madison WI 53703

19 July, 2022

Description

Concrete is unique among building materials. Its formulation is highly influenced by its application. Design professionals and contractors have a greater influence on concrete formulation than they do with other building products. Concrete can be made stronger, lighter, more flowable, stiffer, less permeable, and even weaker depending on performance needs. No other building material is that versatile. This presentation will discuss how design and construction teams can implement ten simple strategies to reduce concrete’s carbon footprint today. The recommendations are listed broadly in order of priority, but not in order of impact reduction. All are important and should be implemented. In addition, the strategies are meant to achieve a lower carbon footprint without impacting other desired performance capabilities for the concrete. Learning Objectives:  Explore the basics of embodied carbon of concrete. Evaluate the immediate steps that can be taken to reduce carbon footprint when specifying concrete. Prioritize design strategies to get the greatest reductions in carbon footprint using current technologies and design tools. Explore how innovative technologies will result in zero carbon concrete in the future. Presented by Donn Thompson, National Ready Mixed Concrete Association 1.0 LU/HSW Register by 11:30 am on Wednesday, July 13. If unable to attend, please cancel your registration by 11:30am on 7/13. *No shows without cancellation will be billed* This event is intended for AIA members and Architecture Industry Professionals. Please consider a donation to the Wisconsin Architects Foundation and/or the Wisconsin Society of Architects/Political Action Committee Course number: A0782022015 New Location at the Madison ClubInfo Parking and Dress Code COVID FAQs DIRECTIONS & PARKING The Madison Club is located at 5 E. Wilson Street in downtown Madison and is within walking distance of the Capitol building. From West Washington Avenue: Turn right on Fairchild and continue two blocks. Turn left on Doty Street and continue three blocks. Turn right on Pinckney, then right on Wilson Street. From East Washington Avenue: Turn left on Blair Street. Turn right just before the traffic signal onto Wilson Street. From the Airport: Follow International Lane until it ends. Turn left onto Packers Avenue, which becomes Pennsylvania Avenue. Turn left at the traffic lights onto First Street. Turn right onto East Washington Avenue. Follow the directions from East Washington Avenue (listed above). From the Beltline: Exit on John Nolen Drive and follow into downtown. After you pass the entrance to the Monona Terrace Convention Centeron your right, you will turn left at the second stoplight (Wilson Street). The Club is located next to the Hilton Hotel. PARKING Several convenient parking options are available near our facility: The Hilton Hotel Ramp is located next door; parking is charged at a rate of $4.00/hr. with a maximum $20 daily rate. Parking spaces designated as “Madison Club Members Only” are reserved for members who pay a monthly parking fee. Those who park in these spots without a permit run the risk of receiving a parking ticket. The Wilson Street Garage is located across the street at 20 E. Wilson St: parking is charged at a rate of $1.80/hr with a maximum $8 daily rate for those who park after 6 p.m. and on weekends. The Monona Terrace Ramp on W. Wilson Street just west of S. Carroll Street. Parking is charged at a rate of $1.50/hr. with a maximum $5 daily rate for those who park after 5 p.m. and on weekends.