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AIA credit: 1 LU | HSW for Gābl Media members Date: November 20, 2024 at 1PT/4ET (Est. 60 min discussion with Q&A) Location: Virtual Webinar Panel: Steven Biersteker  |  Architect AIBC, Associate at Thinkspace Architecture, Planning, and Interiors Majora Carter  |  Real Estate Developer,Urban Revitalization Strategy Consultant, MacArthur Fellow and Peabody Award-winning Broadcaster Eric Corey Freed  |  RA, LEED Fellow, EcoDistricts AP, LFA, ActiveScore AP, Principal, Director of Sustainability at CannonDesign Farah Qadeer  |  RA, LEED AP, LFA, Senior Sustainable Design Project Manager at NYC School Construction Authority (SCA) This panel discussion brings together leading experts in sustainability, architecture, and urban revitalization to explore how architects can address the growing challenges of climate change and environmental justice. From reducing carbon in the built environment to ensuring equity in urban development, the conversation will provide actionable insights on how the AEC industry can drive meaningful change. Join us for a thought-provoking exchange on the future of sustainable design, the role of architects, and the pathways to create resilient, inclusive communities. Learning Objectives: Understand the Key Drivers of Climate Change and Their Impact on the Built Environment: Gain insights into the underlying causes of extreme weather events and the role architects can play in mitigating these effects through sustainable design practices. Identify Critical Factors for Reducing Carbon Emissions in Architecture: Learn the key contributors to carbon emissions within the building sector and actionable strategies that architects can implement to reduce both operational and embodied carbon. Incorporate Environmental Justice into Architectural Practice: Discover tools, frameworks, and real-world strategies to integrate principles of equity and environmental justice into architectural projects, ensuring that all communities benefit from sustainable development. Navigate Sustainability Certifications and Standards for Practical Application: Explore the landscape of sustainability certifications, and understand how to balance certification goals with budgetary and material constraints while delivering high-impact sustainable projects.