Buildings contribute significantly to the anthropogenic sources of greenhouse gas. This session aims to place buildings within the larger context of energy end use distribution on a local, national and global scale. An overview of energy sources and the energy demands created by buildings, along with a sketch of the carbon loading implications of energy use, will help set the stage for the Energy Petal series. This session will review the energy elements of the Living Building Challenge (i.e., the definition of Net Zero Energy, documentation requirements, and resources). It will also provide an overview of how integrated design is central to attaining the aggressive energy savings needed to achieve net zero energy.

Although it is not required to take the sessions in the Energy Petal in sequence, the curriculum does build on itself and participants are strongly encouraged to experience sessions sequentially to fully engage the learning material.

Instructor:

Mark Frankel

Registration and more information:

Sessions are $75 for Cascadia members and $90 for nonmembers.