Climate Changers
The Built Environment and Climate with Tommy Linstroth
Sep 14, 2023
Tommy Linstroth discusses the role of construction in carbon emissions and the importance of environmentally conscious building. The challenges of third party building certification are explored, along with the government's role and incentives in promoting green building practices. Advances in low carbon construction technologies are discussed, emphasizing sustainability as a business strategy. The involvement of construction team members in sustainable design and the creation of Green Badger are highlighted. The future of green buildings and solutions to combat climate change are discussed optimistically.
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- Green building certification programs provide credibility and assurance to homeowners and tenants, but the paperwork and documentation required can be burdensome, necessitating the need for streamlined and automated processes.
- Government regulations and incentives, such as LEED requirements for federally funded projects and the Inflation Reduction Act, create legal requirements and financial motivations for industry leaders to adopt sustainable technologies, making sustainability a crucial business strategy.
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The Impact of Construction on Climate
Construction in the built environment accounts for 40% of global carbon emissions. The decisions made during construction have long-lasting impacts on carbon and climate, sometimes up to 50 to 100 years in the future. Green building certification programs, such as LEED and WELL, ensure that claims of environmental impact reduction are actually met. These certifications provide credibility and assurance to homeowners and tenants that they are receiving what they signed up for. However, the paperwork and documentation required for certification can be burdensome, making it important to streamline and automate the process to encourage greater adoption.
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