The Role of Sustainability in Structural Engineering

The Role of Sustainability in Structural Engineering Sustainability is not always included in the vocabulary of structural engineers. As we advance our built environment and create buildings that are higher performing, if not net positive energy, the global impact of our construction materials – where they come from, how they are processed, what they are made of - become increasing important. This presentation will provide an overview of sustainable strategies for structural engineers and will provide a deep dive into what the Carbon Leadership Forum, along with several institutions, are learning about embodied carbon benchmarks. Several case studies will be presented to cover a range of best practices – a top 10 list – for structural engineers, along with some examples of parametric analysis tools to inform our design process. The talk will inspire a discussion about the structural engineers' commitment to carbon reduction and the role we all need to play in advancing best practices. Watch the Presentation The webinar is $25 for members and $45 for non-members.