The Architect's Guide To Conscious Material Selection

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Join us for an in-depth session on the Architect's Guide to Conscious Material Selection, with Erin Conaway and Elizabeth Lapira from AISC.

They cover essential topics such as sustainable design principles, material life cycles, environmental certifications, and incorporating conscious material choices into your designs. Elizabeth and Erin also discuss the latest industry data, case studies, and specific sustainability practices for materials like steel, concrete, and wood.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction
00:07 Meet the Experts: Erin and Elizabeth
00:57 Understanding Sustainable Material Choices
01:57 Introduction to AISC and Its Mission
04:10 Course Overview and Learning Objectives
07:22 Lifecycle Assessment and Material Impact
10:17 Deep Dive into Steel Production
15:59 End of Life Scenarios for Materials
20:34 Circular Economy and Recycling
27:23 Concrete Recycling and Future Opportunities
27:45 Challenges and Innovations in Mass Timber
28:32 Sourcing and Sustainability in the Wood Industry
29:47 Steel Industry's Path to Cleaner Production
31:37 End-of-Life Modeling and WBLCA Tools
34:17 Understanding Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
37:25 EPDs for Different Materials: Concrete, Wood, and Steel
43:00 Design Strategies for Sustainability
44:35 Case Studies and Practical Applications
49:52 Q&A and Final Thoughts