Exploring Embodied Carbon: Research, Material Choices and Design Perspectives in Alberta

This session introduces the concepts of embodied carbon, and the work of the Carbon Leadership Forum – Alberta chapter and ENBIX in empowering industry to reduce embodied carbon within the built environment. By collaborating among designers, researchers, decision-makers, and material suppliers, we can reduce embodied carbon in our buildings and achieve emissions-neutral buildings. The panel discussion was moderated by ENBIX, the Emissions-Neutral Buildings Information Exchange.

This session was recorded on April 23, 2024, at the Alberta Energy Efficiency + Innovation Summit in Calgary, Alberta.

Highlighted sections:

• 00:00 Introduction
• 02:33 Definitions
• 05:00 Discussion
• 35:09 Q&A

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