Two California Plaza

As the urgency to reduce carbon emissions grows, architects and designers play a crucial role in advancing building decarbonization. This interactive course explores the latest high-performance design strategies and technologies that can significantly reduce a building's carbon footprint. Participants will engage with real-world case studies, utilize live polling to test energy conservation strategies, and analyze the impacts of design choices through live energy modeling simulations. By the end of this session, attendees will walk away with actionable insights, an energy analysis infographic, and a clearer understanding of how intentional design decisions drive sustainability. Key Takeaways: Compare different energy-related goals and their impact on design intent. Explore the intersection of energy efficiency and decarbonization. Identify emerging high-performance design strategies. Use tools and methods to evaluate and implement energy-efficient strategies. Who Should Attend? Architects, designers, engineers, and building professionals looking to integrate energy-efficient and decarbonization strategies into their projects.