by Andrew Himes | Mar 1, 2023 | All Resources, Feature, Policy
In 2022, an unprecedented number of policies were introduced and passed addressing embodied carbon reductions in the building and infrastructure sector. We have continued to see interest in this topic increase at all levels of government as well as in the design...
by Andrew Himes | Feb 27, 2023 | All Resources, Authored by CLF, Case Study, CLF Featured Research, CLF Policy Resources, CLF Publication, Policy, Resource Library subpage
This document highlights ten case studies of policies driving lower carbon construction across the Pacific Coast. Each case explores the development process, challenges faced, and lessons learned through the policy process. Information was gathered from interviews...
by CLF_NJA_Admin | Aug 19, 2022 | All Resources, Authored by CLF, CLF Publication, Data and Tools, Resource Library subpage, Tools & Data
This list provides a quick overview of available tools for architects, engineers, and consultants to evaluate the environmental impacts of buildings and building materials using life cycle assessment. This is a non-exhaustive list that does not include many tools the...
by CLF_NJA_Admin | Jun 15, 2022 | All Resources, Authored by CLF, CLF Featured Publications, CLF Policy Resources, CLF Publication, Policy, Video
Policymakers are taking the lead from building industry practices, tools, and projects to begin implementing a variety of policies to reduce embodied carbon on government-funded and private sector projects. The CLF Regional Hubs are uniquely positioned to act as local...
by CLF_NJA_Admin | May 18, 2022 | All Resources, Resource Library subpage
ThinkWood and Woodworks Case Study Report (July 2021) Authors: KL&A Engineers and BuildersAdolfson & Peterson Mass timber structural systems are relatively new to the North American construction market, but their use is growing rapidly as new manufacturers and...
by CLF_NJA_Admin | May 18, 2022 | All Resources, Resource Library subpage
ThinkWood Report: Embodied Carbon in Climate Smart Buildings (February 2021) What is it? Embodied carbon for building materials is a measure of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with one or more life cycle stages. Total embodied carbon is attributed to the...
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