This is a practical and informative session designed for building professionals, designers, and sustainability enthusiasts looking to deepen their understanding of sustainable construction practices. This event explores the crucial differences between low carbon and high performance materials, and how thoughtful material selection can enhance both the energy efficiency and health of a home. Participants will gain insight into the lifecycle and carbon footprint of commonly used materials, hear firsthand experiences from builders successfully implementing these solutions, and learn actionable strategies for integrating low carbon and high performance materials into their own projects.

What you will learn:

• Understand the difference in low carbon and high performance materials
• Understand how material selection can impact the energy-efficiency and health of a home
• Gain insight into the lifecycle and carbon makeup of materials
• Hear real-world experience from builders working with low carbon and high performance building material
• Learn practical strategies for integrating low-carbon and high performance building materials into design and construction