Lunchtime Learning: CRSI Low Carbon Solutions

This program will help the design professional understand and apply readily available strategies which can reduce the embodied carbon footprint of concrete assemblies.  Participants will learn where greenhouse gas is generated during the manufacturing phase as well as how materials specifications can reduce high carbon ingredients and/or sequester carbon while still achieving desired proven performance.  The program also examines several energy efficient concrete wall assemblies which reduce operational energy demand and related greenhouse gas emissions.  Finally, we look at promising research of cement manufacturing technologies that reduce carbon emissions.  Attendees will earn 1 LU unit.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand where carbon is generated during concrete’s lifecycle. 

2. Determine readily available options for materials impact reductions by specifiers.

3. Explore available construction applications that decrease operational impacts.

4. Examine innovative R&D seeking to further reduces concrete’s carbon footprint in the future.

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