Led by College of Architecture, Art and Planning experts, “Embodying Justice in the Built Environment: Circularity in Practice” seeks to help communities center justice principles while implementing sustainability strategies.
Climate-responsive design, circular construction methods, and PV-topped fast-food franchises were among the topics of conversation at the April 17th event.
Homes and buildings are the second-largest source of emissions in New England, falling just behind transportation. Buildings emit around one-third of states’ planet-warming emissions.
Join Record for a special half-day event showcasing cutting edge research and built projects employing advanced software, mass timber, circular construction, and upcycling.
As architects seek more environmentally friendly materials, the natural stone industry is embracing more sustainable practices such as water recycling, renewable energy, and site restoration.
A growing movement is reviving load-bearing masonry construction, using innovative techniques to overcome stone's limitations and reduce embodied carbon.
While some court rulings have challenged city gas bans, experts say market incentives and stricter building codes are accelerating the construction industry's decarbonization push.