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SUMMARY:9th Annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Click here for Ticket Purchase Instructions & Support.\nEVENT DETAILS\nOn Friday\, April 17th\, 2026\, the AIA Los Angeles Committee on the Environment (COTE) is proud to host the 9th annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change. This year’s symposium shifts the conversation from policy to practice\, and from intention to action. \nIn a time of political uncertainty and climate urgency\, this event asks: How can individuals\, firms\, and communities drive real\, tangible change? The 2026 Symposium will explore how climate action is scaled across projects of every size\, within firms of every structure\, and across sectors often siloed from each other. From small-scale pro-bono efforts to market-driven green development\, the event will celebrate and elevate practical\, resilient\, and replicable strategies Attendees will engage with Southern California–based impact projects\, sector-specific insights\, and a network of collaborators reimagining what’s possible. Our goal is to democratize knowledge\, strengthen cross-sector connections\, and accelerate a just transition in the built environment. \n \nWORKSHOP INFO\nClick here to view the 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change Workshop Sessions. \n\nPlease note:\n\n\nWe have 5 workshop sessions available during the conference.\nSession A\, Session B\, Session C\, Session D\,  & Session E.\nEach attendee may select ONE workshop per session.\nPlease note: Each session has capacity limits and seating will be first come first served!\nYou may select your workshop preferences when purchasing your ticket.\n\n\n\nLEARNING OBJECTIVES\n1. Participants will analyze how climate action is implemented across projects of varying scale and context\, from small-scale and community-driven efforts to large\, market-based developments\, with attention to health\, safety\, welfare\, and environmental co-benefits. \n2. Participants will be able to identify practical\, replicable strategies used by individuals\, firms\, and cross-sector teams to advance net-zero\, resilience\, and regenerative outcomes within real-world professional and organizational constraints. \n3. Participants will evaluate the role of financial mechanisms\, partnerships\, and capital flows in enabling or limiting climate-ready projects\, including approaches to value creation\, risk mitigation\, and equitable development. \n4. Participants will able to apply tools\, metrics\, and collaborative frameworks\, spanning design practice\, policy translation\, and project finance\, to accelerate climate-positive outcomes within their own professional work and communities. \n  \nPARKING\nParking is available onsite for $12/day with entry off of Albany Street. \n\nPlease click here to view more details about 1.5°C.\nBecome a sponsor! Click here to support 1.5°C.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/9th-annual-1-5c-symposium-on-climate-change/
LOCATION:Loyola Law School\, 919 Albany Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Committees,Conference,Learning Units
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SUMMARY:Women of Carbon Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:“When you purchase a ticket to the Women of Carbon screening\, you’ll receive an exclusive AIA|LA coupon code for 10% off Member\, Non-Member\, or Student tickets to two of our signature upcoming programs: the 1.5°C Symposium taking place at Loyola Law School on April 17\, 2026\, and Powerful XIII\, returning in early-October 2026. It’s our way of extending the conversation beyond the screening and rewarding your commitment to climate action and leadership with continued access to some of AIA|LA’s most impactful events of the year.” \nEVENT DETAILS\nIn collaboration with AIA Los Angeles Women in Architecture and AIA Los Angeles COTE\, The William J. Worthen Foundation is hosting a Women of Carbon documentary screening followed by a panel discussion—spotlighting the women redefining materials\, methods\, and leadership for a decarbonized built environment. \nJoin us for a documentary screening and conversation highlighting women transforming the construction industry while accelerating climate solutions. Directed by Basia Myszynski and Leonard Myszynski\, Women of Carbon follows leaders advancing decarbonization\, human health\, and economic opportunity through innovative approaches to materials and construction—ranging from algae-based alternative cement and electrified manufacturing to mass timber and greener steel. \nThe film includes an inside look at the Portland International Airport Main Terminal expansion (including narration by Rena Simon of ZGF Architects)\, alongside perspectives from industry voices such as Leah Ellis\, Susan Jones\, Erica Spiritos\, Kate Simonen\, Mija Hubler\, and Cristy Fiander. A panel discussion will follow the screening. \nFunds raised will support the Foundation’s effort to translate our Building Decarbonization Practice Guides from English to Spanish for audiences across Latin America—work that goes beyond direct translation to thoughtfully unpack complex technical terms and make the guidance clear\, engaging\, and easy to apply. This helps hundreds more AEC professionals access practical\, actionable solutions and bring them to real projects faster. Come for the film and conversation\, and leave knowing your ticket helped remove a barrier to climate action and put high-impact knowledge into more hands. \n  \nPlease click here to view the “Women of Carbon” Trailer. Please visit here to learn more about the production company behind this remarkable film. \n  \nPlease click here to sponsor this incredible event!\n  \nSPEAKERS \n \nSophie Pennetier \nFounder\, Adjunct Faculty with SCI-Arc \nSophie Pennetier is a structural engineer with expertise in façades and sustainability. Her 18 years of experience span from consulting (with RFR\, GNA\, SHoP Construction\, Arup) to being the Founder of Digne\, Dignified Constructions Solutions\, and Adjunct Faculty with SCI-Arc since ‘21. Sophie Pennetier teaches Structures and Embodied Carbon classes. Those two topics\, alongside façades\, are the core of her contributions to SCI-Arc Design Development projects. \nSophie’s elective class on embodied carbon responds to her students’ request to accelerate their knowledge in reducing upfront carbon. It supports their research projects on circular architecture and brings in internationally recognized industry trailblazers involved in policy\, sustainability consulting\, manufacturing\, contracting\, and circular economy. Her students’ work on embodied carbon has been applauded and sought after by major architecture and consulting firms and industry associations such as the Carbon Leadership Forum. Through such efforts\, each year\, upward of a hundred SCI-Arc students learn to grow the innovative and creative thinking the industry needs to address the built environment\, leading to a significant contribution to climate change. \nSophie has published and presented her research internationally in scientific conferences\, trade associations and journals\, codes committees\, and lectured at universities in Europe and the US. Serving on the Board of Directors of the Façade Tectonics Institute\, she has developed the FTI Carbon group research and grown its educational content. In 202\,3 she was awarded\, in the individual category\, the US Glass Sustainability Award for her contributions to industry research and education. \n  \n \nRena Simon\, AIA\, LEED AP \nPrincipal\, ZGF \nRena Simon is a designer of many facets: part storyteller\, part artist\, and part innovator. She intentionally delves into the heart of clients’ missions and cultures to find the right solution. \nHer deep appreciation of the natural world serves as her inspiration in connecting conceptual architectural ideas to the greater aspirations of her clients. Her calm and intentional leadership is demonstrated in her resolute commitment to tackling any design problem and knack for motivating and mentoring younger designers. \n  \n \nHeidi Creighton\, FAIA\, LEED Fellow\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador \nSenior Design Manager \nCity of Santa Monica \nAs a Senior Design Manager at the City of Santa Monica\, Heidi is responsible for the planning\, design\, construction\, and management of capital improvements for architectural and park projects for city-owned/ leased facilities to meet the needs of the community and city staff. The City’s goals to achieve water self-sufficiency\, zero waste\, and carbon neutrality require that Sustainability be at the forefront of project management and serves as a catalyst for public sector leadership in building practices. \nHeidi is FAIA\, LEED Fellow\, WELL AP\, Fitwel Ambassador\, and creator of the Collective Impact speaker series. Previously\, Heidi was VP of Sustainability at Skanska and Principal at Buro Happold. Heidi served on the USGBC California Board of Directors from 2013 to 2019. She also served on the AIA California’s Committee on the Environment (COTE) steering committee from 2020 to 2022\, which was charged with elevating AIA California’s position as a global leader addressing the challenges of climate change and natural resource depletion. \nHeidi’s most recent accolades include recognition by Globe Street for the Women of Influence Award in 2023\, the World Architecture News (WAN) for the Female Frontiers Award for Social Change in 2022\, USGBC-LA’s 2021 Heart of the Chapter Award\, as well as elevation to AIA’s College of Fellows in 2021. \n  \n \nTara Barauskas \nExecutive Director  \nCommunity Corporation of Santa Monica \nCommunity Corporation of Santa Monica is a nonprofit affordable housing organization based in Santa Monica\, California. Joining in 2016\, she oversees the functional areas of the organization\, including management of over 2\,000 units of affordable housing\, housing development\, resident services\, maintenance\, and administration of 100 staff. Ms. Barauskas has over 25 years of experience in affordable housing development\, having worked at both for-profit and non-profit affordable housing development organizations prior to joining Community Corporation. \nHer past experience includes overseeing and managing the development process of numerous projects throughout California. Ms. Barauskas holds a Bachelors’ Degree in English from California State University\, Long Beach\, and a LEED AP Accreditation from the US Green Building Council. \nTara currently serves on several Boards – the Santa Monica Bay Area Human Relations Council\, Housing California\, the Santa Monica Bay Area Human Relations Council\, and the Westside Urban Forum. In addition\, she is a member of the advisory council of the UCLA Ziman Affordable Housing Council. She previously served on the Board of Directors (including one year as Chair) for the Southern California Association of Non-profit Housing (SCANPH)\, a nonprofit membership organization that advocates for effective affordable housing policy throughout Southern California. \nTara also leads the housing committee of the Committee for Racial Justice. She is passionate about her Lithuanian heritage\, the environment\, and affordable housing. Tara is an active Lithuanian community member\, teaching at the local Saturday language school and serving on the Board of the National Lithuanian Scouts Association. She lives in Playa del Rey with her two sons. \n  \n \nSarah Rege\, AIA\, DBIA\, LEED AP BD+C\, WELL AP\, NCARB\, TRUE Advisor\, Fitwel Ambassador  \nSenior Sustainability Director\, Webcor  \nAs Webcor’s Senior Director of Sustainability\, Sarah Rege leads the company’s sustainability initiatives across California\, driving innovation in green building practices. With over 25 years in the AEC industry\, her expertise spans commercial office\, civic and administrative buildings\, high-rise multifamily residential\, and early childhood education projects. Throughout her career\, she has prioritized community engagement and the seamless integration of sustainable strategies across diverse delivery models. Before joining Webcor\, Sarah served as Principal and Senior Project Manager at Perkins&Will\, leading the San Francisco Studio’s Commercial & Civic Market. Her career merges two lifelong passions—art and building—bringing a unique design perspective rooted in sustainability. A steadfast advocate for healthy buildings\, she views architecture as an ecosystem where materials\, people\, and design elements work in harmony to create lasting\, functional\, and beautiful structures that enrich their communities. \n  \n \nEsmeralda Ward\, AIA\, LEED AP \nAssociate Principal\, NAC Architecture \nModerator \nEsmeralda Ward is an Associate Principal at NAC Architecture with over 20 years of experience in designing sustainable\, resilient environments that support learning\, wellness\, and community enrichment. A recognized leader in LEED\, CHPS\, and zero net energy strategies\, she also spearheads NAC’s firm-wide sustainability initiatives\, integrating environmental goals with business operations. \nEsmeralda’s approach challenges conventional norms\, advocating for deep sustainability aligned with client values and long-term impact. Her leadership brings clarity and optimism to the climate conversation\, emphasizing design as a tool for stewardship and change. She holds degrees from the University of Virginia and the Southern California Institute of Architecture and is transitioning into the role of NAC’s inaugural Director of Sustainability to further advance the intersection of design\, sustainability\, and hope. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES – AIA CES: 2.0 LU HSW Approved \n\nDescribe how women leaders across architecture\, structural engineering\, public-sector delivery\, affordable housing\, and sustainability leadership are accelerating decarbonization through actionable project decisions.\n\n\nIdentify and compare embodied-carbon reduction strategies tied to structure and facade choices\, material selection\, and circular approaches\, and explain how these decisions reduce upfront emissions.\n\n\nExplain how public agencies and project teams can convert climate commitments (e.g.\, carbon neutrality) into Owner’s Project Requirements\, performance goals\, and delivery practices that also support health and community outcomes.\n\n\nEvaluate how decarbonization can be implemented in housing and development while balancing feasibility\, long-term operations\, resident services\, and equitable outcomes.\n\n\nRecognize how storytelling\, mentorship\, and education can move decarbonization from niche to norm by improving understanding of technical solutions and building buy-in across stakeholders.\n\n\nApply at least two panel-informed actions to a current project—such as setting carbon targets\, prioritizing high-impact material swaps\, or aligning sustainability goals with client mission and operations.\n\n\nPARKING DETAILS \nStreet parking is available. Please be mindful of the signage\, and please do not park in the lots of local businesses. \n  \nTICKET PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS & SUPPORT\n\n*Note to all registrants: When purchasing a ticket\, please double check that the address + zip code that you provide matches the billing information on the card you are using.* \nTo purchase a ticket\, please select the quantity of tickets you want next to the proper ticket tier using the + sign\, and then select “Get Tickets.” \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR CHAMPION SPONSORS!\n \n \n  \n \n  \nTHANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS!\n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/women-of-carbon-documentary-screening/
LOCATION:Center for Communities\, 4450 West Adams\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90016
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Committees,Community,Learning Units,Women in Architecture
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SUMMARY:AIA LA COTE On Tap : Low Carbon\, High Spirits (Greenbuild Edition) Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:**Please Note: AIA|LA is not collecting RSVP’s for this Event. ** \n***No RSVP needed. Just show up\, bring a friend\, and help spread the word!*** \n  \nHeading to Greenbuild in Los Angeles? Join us for a relaxed happy hour with the AIA Los Angeles Committee on the Environment — right around the corner from the Convention Center. \nAudiograph Beer Co. | 1203 S Olive St\, Los Angeles\nTuesday\, November 4\, 2025 |  4:00 – 6:00 PM \nCome connect with fellow designers\, sustainability advocates\, and COTE members from across the country. We’ll be sharing updates on upcoming programs — including the Call for Proposals for the next 1.5°C Symposium — and raising a glass to low-carbon design and high spirits. \nNo RSVP needed. Just show up\, bring a friend\, and help spread the word! \nPartners include AIA California and The William J. Worthen Foundation. Generously sponsored by Practice and Audiograph Beer Company. \nAIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) \nhashtag#Greenbuild hashtag#AIACOTE hashtag#AIALosAngeles hashtag#Sustainability hashtag#Architecture hashtag#ClimateAction hashtag#Networking hashtag#HappyHour
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/aia-la-cote-on-tap-low-carbon-high-spirits-greenbuild-edition-happy-hour/
LOCATION:Audiograph Beer Co.\, 1203 S Olive St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Committees,Community,Networking
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T193000
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SUMMARY:Refrigeration Code Changes:  What Designers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:EVENT DETAILS \n“Refrigeration Code Changes: What Designers Need to Know.” With evolving standards around refrigerants and HVAC systems\, staying up-to-date on code updates is essential for sustainable design: \n– Recent updates in California & national refrigeration codes\n– Environmental impacts of refrigerant types\n– Design strategies to align with the new\n– Q&A session with industry professional \n  \nSPEAKERS \n \nGeorge Reilly\, Hon. AIA|LA – Principal | US BEnv Lead – West Coast Region\, Buro Happold \nGeorge Reilly is a seasoned MEP engineer with over 20 years of experience. \nHe began his career in the UK and has been working in California since 2009. His expertise spans projects across Europe\, the US\, the Middle East\, and Asia\, with significant experience in laboratory\, cultural\, higher education\, and adaptive reuse sectors. \nGeorge’s passion for engineering is driven by a desire to understand how systems work and to enhance building efficiency. He aims to add value to projects by maintaining strong client relationships and delivering design solutions that align with clients’ aspirations and budgets. His commitment to Net Zero Carbon and addressing climate change is a key focus of his work. \nAs a member of the AIA Committee on the Environment (LA) and an AIA Honorary status awardee\, George is recognized for his dedication to sustainability and his contributions to the field. \n  \n \nAndrew James – Senior Associate | Mechanical\, Buro Happold \nAndrew James is an associate mechanical engineer on the Los Angeles MEP engineering team. \nAndrew brings technical expertise in HVAC mechanical design and energy analysis\, spanning higher education\, commercial\, healthcare\, and arts & culture sectors. He excels in the delivery of coordinated multi-discipline projects in BIM. He also supports project code compliance and construction administration. \nAndrew has an interest in low-energy mechanical design using passive conditioning strategies\, as well as an interest in district-level heating and cooling systems\, as used in both the Building for the Permanent Collection at Los Angeles County Museum Art and at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica. \n  \nLEARNING OBJECTIVES \nAIA CES: 2 LU|HSW Approved \n1. Identify recent changes to California and national refrigeration codes and explain their implications for sustainable building design. \n2. Evaluate the environmental impacts of various refrigerant types\, including global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP). \n3. Apply design strategies that align HVAC systems with updated refrigerant standards while maintaining occupant comfort and building performance. \n4. Integrate code-compliant\, low-impact refrigeration solutions into design projects to support health\, safety\, and welfare goals. \n  \nPARKING \nPublic Parking available at Central Library and Pershing Square.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/refrigeration-code-changes-what-designers-need-to-know/
LOCATION:Buro Happold\, 633 W. 5th St.\, 68th Floor\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90071\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Committees,Community,Learning Units,Presentation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250710T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T010919
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SUMMARY:COTE: on tap
DESCRIPTION:Event Details \nJoin AIA|LA’s Committee on the Environment (COTE) for a relaxed summer happy hour at Highland Park Brewery! Stop by on Thursday\, July 10th\, 2025\, from 6:00–8:00PM to meet fellow sustainability-minded professionals\, connect with the COTE committee\, and raise a glass to climate solutions. \nThis free event is B.Y.O.B. (buy your own beer)\, and all are welcome. Please RSVP so we have a head count—then just bring your good vibes and join us for an evening of high spirits and low carbon! \n  \nAddress + Parking \nHighland Park Brewery\, 1220 N. Spring St.\, Los Angeles\, 90012 \nOff street parking is available.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/cote-on-tap/
LOCATION:Highland Park Brewery\, 1220 N. Spring St.\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Committees,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T010919
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SUMMARY:1.5°C Symposium 2025
DESCRIPTION:55 Years of Earth Day: Where Do We Stand? \nOn Friday April 18th\, 2025\, we are excited to host the 8th annual 1.5°C Symposium on Climate Change in Los Angeles\, CA. This year’s Symposium\, organized by the AIA Los Angeles’s Committee on the Environment\, celebrates the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. This important milestone presents a unique opportunity for reflection\, allowing us to evaluate the tangible outcomes that have emerged from the environmental movement\, while simultaneously envisioning the future trajectory for our planet as we continue to develop creative solutions in the fight against climate change. \nThe Lunch Think Sessions at AIA LA’s 1.5°C Symposium provide an intimate setting for open-ended discussions led by experts in sustainability\, resilience\, and design innovation. Each table offers 10-12 attendees the opportunity to engage with a thought leader\, diving into critical topics without rigid agendas—allowing conversations to flow organically and spark new ideas. \nThis year’s sessions will emphasize resilient design strategies\, climate adaptation\, and the role of architects in creating solutions that not only mitigate climate impacts but also protect vulnerable communities. Join us for an inspiring exchange of ideas and actionable insights.
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/1-5c-symposium-2025/
LOCATION:LADWP John Ferraro Building\, 111 N Hope St\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90012\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Conference,Networking,Panel,Presentation,Professional Development,Reception
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T010919
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SUMMARY:Existing Buildings: Getting to Success with the Building Code Including the new CEBC Work Area Method
DESCRIPTION:Join us at lunchtime during the International Code Council Conference\, Expo + Hearings in Long Beach – program venue just around the corner! \nIn-person at rdc. / Studio One Eleven \nBring your own brown bag lunch! \nAIA Members FREE | Non-members $25 \nREGISTER HERE on the AIA Long Beach/ South Bay Website \nDescription: \nReuse and retrofit of existing buildings is a key climate action strategy. When these projects create new housing from underused or empty commercial buildings\, it’s a win-win: \n+ Major embodied carbon benefits for greenhouse gas emission reductions\n+ Urban revitalization and economic development\n+ Housing in locations where it’s critically needed \nThere are five different compliance paths that California architects have available for work on existing buildings. This program will provide a high-level overview of all code options\, insights\, and information to make an informed code choice. It will also provide a deep dive into the Work Area Methodology\, new to California as of July 1\, 2024. Join architect Michael F. Malinowski\, FAIA for this fast-paced exploration of code choices and nuanced differences and learn about factors that can lead you to a code ‘best fit’ for your next existing building adventure. \nSpeaker: \nMichael F. Malinowski\, FAIA – Principal\, Applied Architecture Inc. \n \nMichael F. Malinowski\, FAIA – Principal\, Applied Architecture Inc. \n\nConsultant to AIA California in regulatory and code matters. Recent work has included the successful implementation of the FIRST Embodied Carbon mandatory measures effective July 2024 in CA; expansion of California’s Existing Building Code with seven new chapters including the first CA adoption of the Work Area Method\, effective July 2024; and collaboration with many dozens of stakeholder state agencies\, local governments and building officials; nonprofit and individual subject matter experts; and AIACA’s 11\,000 design professional members who shape most of California’s built environment. \nPrincipal of Applied Architecture Inc. in Sacramento with 44 years of experience in historic adaptive reuse and residential projects at all scales. \nCurrent (and former) member of AIA National Code Committee\, and two-term former member of the ICC Existing Building Code Committee; founder and president of the nonprofit Streamline Institute\, which advances regulatory efficiency and effectiveness around the country; former president of AIA CA\, AIA Central Valley; Sacramento’s Development Oversight Commission\, Preservation Commission\, Design Review Commission\, and other organizational leadership and honors. \n  \n\nLearning Objectives:  2.0 AIA LU/HSW \n\nUnderstand why existing building reuse and retrofit are essential climate action strategies\nRecognize the various code compliance options for an existing building retrofit/reuse project in California and factors that can influence design professional choice\nUnderstand how to use the CEBC’s new work area method for code compliance\nReview case study examples of commercial-to-housing adaptive reuse and code issues that need to be considered\n\nREGISTER HERE on the AIA Long Beach/ South Bay Website
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/existing-buildings-getting-to-success-with-the-building-code-including-the-new-cebc-work-area-method/
LOCATION:rdc. / Studio One Eleven\, 245 E. 3rd St.\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Community,Learning Units,Lunch and Learn,Networking,Panel,Partner Program,Presentation,Professional Development,Sustainability + Environment
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20241016T130000
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SUMMARY:Code Breaker: Solar\, Battery\, & Zero Net Carbon Design — 2022 Energy Code
DESCRIPTION:Code Breaker: Solar\, Battery\, & Zero Net Carbon Design — 2022 Energy Code\nThis is a free zoom presentation > information to access the zoom will be emailed to registrants 24 hours before the event.   If you don’t receive an email please reach out to marc@aialosangeles.org! \nSolar and battery requirements have evolved over the past decade in the California energy code. We will cover 2022 code requirements for all occupancies of buildings at a high level in a short 1-hour introduction to solar and battery for Single Family\, Multifamily\, and Nonresidential buildings. We will use examples to illustrate how much is required\, exceptions\, and Zero Net Carbon design concepts and give previews of longer Energy Code Ace offerings on renewable energy. \n  \n \nNick Brown – President\, Build Smart \nNick Brown is President of Build Smart\, an independent energy consultancy specializing in California energy modeling\, energy code\, and building performance that supports builders and architects in designing energy-efficient buildings. Nick is a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) for residential and an Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) for nonresidential construction by the California Association of Building Energy Consultants (CABEC). He is a Subject Matter Expert on the Energy Code Ace statewide education team and teaches classes for Southern California Edison on Net Zero Design\, All-electric Homes\, Heat Pumps\, and Selling Clean Energy Homes. As part of a CalSEED team\, Nick is currently researching phase change material applications in HVAC systems. Nick was elected to the Board of Directors of CABEC beginning in 2018. He holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA in Manufacturing from the University of Michigan. He remodeled his own home in 2014 in a deep energy retrofit and has written and presented extensively on Net Zero buildings\, high-performance walls\, and energy efficient building. Prior to starting Build Smart\, he served as President of Merlex Stucco for 15 years\, a $15 million Southern California stucco manufacturer. \n  \nPOWERPOINT Code Breaker Solar\, Battery\, \nand Zero Net Carbon Design_2022 Energy Code\n  \nAIA CES: 1 LU|HSW Approved\nCertificate provided for 1 hour towards ZNCD portion of CA License Renewal \n1. Recognize when solar photovoltaic and battery systems are required in single-family homes \n2. Recognize when solar photovoltaic and battery systems are required in Nonresidential buildings and Multifamily buildings \n3. Explain how solar and battery systems improve grid harmony of buildings and onsite consumption of solar energy \n4. Understand how alternative design options for single-family homes and nonresidential buildings can achieve ZNCD using efficiency measures\, solar\, and battery systems \n5. Identify online resources for more guidance on these topics \n  \nSponsored by: 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/code-breaker-solar-battery-zero-net-carbon-design-2022-energy-code/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting – Login Information will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Partner Program
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SUMMARY:2022 Code Breaker —  Embodied Carbon & CALGreen
DESCRIPTION:2022 Code Breaker — Embodied Carbon & CALGreen\nThis is a free zoom presentation > information to access the zoom will be emailed to registrants 24 hours before the event.   If you don’t receive an email please reach out to marc@aialosangeles.org! \nJuly 2024 brings new CALGreen requirements for commercial buildings over 100\,000 square feet and school buildings over 50\,000 square feet to show embodied carbon savings. This short one-hour session will cover these new requirements\, as well as explain the concepts\, why embodied carbon matters\, how to measure and reduce embodied carbon\, and how to show compliance with the new CALGreen requirements via Prescriptive and Performance pathways.  \n\nModerator\n \nNick Brown – President\, Build Smart \nNick Brown is President of Build Smart\, an independent energy consultancy specializing in California energy modeling\, energy code\, and building performance that supports builders and architects in designing energy-efficient buildings. Nick is a Certified Energy Analyst (CEA) for residential and an Associate Energy Analyst (AEA) for nonresidential construction by the California Association of Building Energy Consultants (CABEC). He is a Subject Matter Expert on the Energy Code Ace statewide education team and teaches classes for Southern California Edison on Net Zero Design\, All-electric Homes\, Heat Pumps\, and Selling Clean Energy Homes. As part of a CalSEED team\, Nick is currently researching phase change material applications in HVAC systems. Nick was elected to the Board of Directors of CABEC beginning in 2018. He holds a BA in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA in Manufacturing from the University of Michigan. He remodeled his own home in 2014 in a deep energy retrofit and has written and presented extensively on Net Zero buildings\, high-performance walls\, and energy efficient building. \n  \nVIDEO PRESENTATION\n2022 Code Breaker — Embodied Carbon & CALGreen Video Presentation\n  \nPOWERPOINT PRESENTATION\n2022-CodeBreaker-EmbodiedCarbon\n  \nAIA CES: 1 LU|HSW Approved\nCertificate provided for 1 hour towards ZNCD portion of CA License Renewal \nLearning Objectives:\n \n1. Differentiate between embodied carbon and operational carbon \n2. Describe the importance of managing embodied carbon in achieving California’s climate goals \n3. Explain how to measure and reduce embodied carbon and support design decisions with the most significant impact \n4. Identify new Mandatory CALGreen requirements on embodied carbon as of July 1\, 2024 \n  \nSponsored by: 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/2022-code-breaker-embodied-carbon-calgreen/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting – Login Information will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Partner Program
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SUMMARY:Code Breaker: Talking with Clients about Electrification — 2022 Energy Code
DESCRIPTION:Code Breaker: Talking with Clients about Electrification — 2022 Energy Code\nThis is a free zoom presentation > information to access the zoom will be emailed to registrants 24 hours before the event.   If you don’t receive an email please reach out to marc@aialosangeles.org! \nIf you have been asked questions about electrification requirements in California and need support finding answers\, then this presentation is for you. We will provide attendees with essential data to foster a deeper understanding of electric technologies\, including Energy Code requirements; how electrification can promote health\, safety\, and comfort; how California utilities are preparing to meet increased loads from electrification; and which design features support the reliability and affordability of an all-electric home.  \n\nModerator\n \nDave Intner (he/him)\, AIA\, LEED AP\, CEM \nArchitect and Decarbonization Specialist\, Southern California Edison \nDave Intner\, a career long sustainability advocate with 28 years of professional experience split between architectural practice and utility program delivery\, has been a LEED Accredited Professional for over two decades. Upon joining Southern California Edison (SCE) in 2010\, Dave spent nine years providing design assistance to numerous Net-Zero and COTE-award winning projects through the statewide Savings by Design new construction incentive program\, reviewing project energy simulations and recommending measures to improve performance and to help projects meet their Energy Use Intensity (EUI) goals. In his current role within the Codes and Standards department\, Dave supports SCE’s broad electrification efforts\, aiming to decarbonize the electric grid and convert building and transportation end uses from fossil fuels to electric technologies running on renewable energy. His work includes resource and training development\, case study research\, reach code support for jurisdictions\, and design tools for the building industry. \n  \nYouTube Video\nCode-Breaker Electrification 2022 Code \nPowerPoint Presenatation\n\n  \nAIA CES: 1 LU|HSW Approved\nCertificate provided for 1 hour towards ZNCD portion of CA License Renewal \nSummarize key facts regarding heat pump technology — as well as other electric technologies — specific to their performance\, affordability\, and impact on California electric grid. \nCompare the Energy Code requirements for electric and gas appliances. \nDescribe the differences between all-electric designs and mixed-fuel projects in terms Energy Code compliance and likely impact on construction and operation costs. \nIdentify sources of information and how to access them for guidance on incentive programs\, tax credits\, and rebates supporting the deployment of heat pumps\, electric equipment upgrades\, and energy efficient appliances. \n  \nSponsored by: 
URL:https://www.aialosangeles.org/event/code-breaker-talking-with-clients-about-electrification-2022-energy-code/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting – Login Information will be emailed directly to registrants 24 hours before the event
CATEGORIES:Committee on the Environment,Partner Program
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