EVENT DETAIL

The ASCE Met Section Sustainability Committee will be hosting an expert panel discussion on: Technology and Material Initiatives in Sustainability

As sustainability is a top priority in the AEC industry, the process of selecting materials and material constituents as well as applying relevant technological tools is important. Appropriate materials and digital technologies are critically needed to reach sustainability targets. As the AEC industry changes, so do the initiatives we undertake to ensure we leave an enduring legacy of protecting the planet we all inhabit.

The learning objectives of this presentation include (1) conceptual understanding of climate change, sustainability, and resilience as it relates to structural engineering (2) understanding EPDs, the creation of EPDs, and accessing the EPDs through various databases (3) understanding LCA and how technological tools can be used for building and bridge designs (4) a panel discussion on how technology and material selection can be helpful to reach sustainable goals as well as an understanding of how it can also unintentionally harm progress.

Panelists:

Cameron Archer-Jones, Associate and Carbon Lead, COWI

Edith (Jurado) Coco, Associate Technical Director and Sustainable Lead, COWI

Terry Swack, Founder and CEO at Sustainable Minds

Nilesh Bansal, Director of Sustainability at COVE.TOOL