da andrew.himes | Jul 2, 2024 | Carbon Reflections, notizia, 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,...
da 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...
da 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...
da 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...
da andrew.himes | Nov 10, 2023 | Viewpoint
By Beth Tomlinson Carbon and Climate Discipline Leader | Climate Solutions, Stantec How will a new standard on whole life carbon emissions influence the built environment? ASHRAE/ICC Standard 240P looks at embodied carbon. A key change is coming soon—and it will drive...
da andrew.himes | Sep 29, 2023 | Viewpoint
by Natalie DouglasClimate Resilience Planner, City of Nelson, British Columbia Over the past 2.5 years, Nelson has focused on relationship building and education as a means of addressing embodied carbon emissions. Building up capacity and trust is a crucial and...