von andrew.himes | Aug 12, 2024 | Viewpoint
Can we talk about refrigerants and a few other things that keep us up at night? by Kayleigh HoudeAssociate Principal and the global Computational Projects Lead at Buro Happold Dear Architect, It’s me again, MEP Engineering, your overly analytical cousin (that...
von andrew.himes | Jul 30, 2024 | Viewpoint
Reducing embodied carbon and optimizing MEP systems requires a strong framework for system thinking, a clear roadmap with stretch targets, and a thorough business case analysis to understand the return on investment. By Ghina AnnanAssociate and Decarbonization...
von andrew.himes | Jul 2, 2024 | Carbon Reflections, Nachrichten, Viewpoint
by Andrew Himes Director of Collective Impact, Carbon Leadership Forum Several years ago, the concept of embodied carbon was new to me, and I had a simplified notion of how we might go about reducing carbon emissions from building materials and construction. In 2012,...
von andrew.himes | May 9, 2024 | Viewpoint
While the CLF recognizes the importance of an intersectional approach to climate action, acknowledging the interconnected nature of environmental and social challenges, we also acknowledge the significant work needed to integrate principles of justice into our...
von andrew.himes | Jan 25, 2024 | Viewpoint
Editor’s Note: AEC industry organizations are increasingly reporting built environment embodied carbon emissions. Variations in life cycle assessment (LCA) scope, methodology, terminology, and other factors result in inconsistent reporting that impedes...
von andrew.himes | Nov 29, 2023 | Viewpoint
By Andrew Himes Director of Collective Impact, Carbon Leadership Forum One of the classic (funniest) cartoons of all time was Back Alley Oproar, produced in 1948 by Warner Brothers. Sylvester sings (and does other crazy stuff) in an alleyway, destroying Elmer Fudd’s...
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