LiveOn-Demand
October 26, 2023 - THU, 1-2PM EST
1 HSW CE Credit, ,
The built environment is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, resource demand, waste production, and the proliferation of toxic chemicals in indoor environments by way of unregulated toxic chemicals in widely used building materials. One solution to all of these issues is to adopt natural materials in place of highly processed materials.
The benefits of using natural materials in construction include: they are often simultaneously healthy material options, low in embodied carbon, and able to be returned back to the earth at the end of their useful lives. Additionally, many contextually appropriate materials can be sourced near construction sites, drawing upon vernacular building practices and reducing transport-based emissions. This course will examine why natural materials should be prioritized in design and provide case studies and further resources for designers to reference in practice.
The content of this course has not been approved by the United Nations and does not reflect the views of the United Nations or its officials or Member States.
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Large-scale changes all start small. Yet, little by little, it all contributes to building the world we want to live in. It starts with a simple conversation. Our Change by Design series is that conversation starter.
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