Event Description

What if embodied carbon evaluations could now be easily and quickly conducted through operational energy-use ratings?

What are the trade-offs found in trying to significantly reduce operational carbon, but also with an eye to reducing embodied carbon?

The Massachusetts 100-Home Embodied Carbon Study was convened by a team of industry collaborators to explore the feasibility of adding embodied carbon analysis to the existing operational energy assessments currently conducted by HERS Raters and to establish a benchmark for embodied carbon emissions in new residential construction in Massachusetts. Presenters will review how this research interacts with embodied carbon in the Massachusetts building code and RESNET standard 1550. The study lays the groundwork for industry preparation, standards adoption, and market transformation for embodied carbon assessments by the HERS Rater community.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the critical role that embodied carbon plays in enhancing health by recognizing how construction materials and methods can impact indoor air quality and overall well-being in residential environments.

2. Analyze the safety implications of integrating embodied carbon assessments into existing operational energy evaluations to ensure that building practices comply with updated Massachusetts building codes and minimize potential hazards related to construction materials.

3. Introduce a collaborative approach among industry stakeholders to prioritize welfare by promoting sustainable building practices that reduce embodied carbon and enhance the long-term environmental impact of residential constructions.

4. Articulate the importance of implementing embodied carbon analysis in decision-making processes, thereby fostering a culture of responsibility and awareness that benefits both the community and the environment.

Note: Even if you cannot attend, please register so we can send you the recording and follow-up article.