Understanding the Living Building Challenge with Jason F McLennan
Event Information
Description
Understanding the Living Building Challenge (LBC) provides a 6-hour in-depth introduction to the Living Building Challenge . Attendees are the green building leaders in their community: design professionals, contractors, developers, owners, government officials and employees of public agencies. In short, anyone and everyone who can impact the development of the built environment.
The workshop will be presented by Jason F. McLennan who is one of the most sought after speakers in the North American Green Building scene – helping inspire and educate several thousand individuals each year at venues and conferences around the world. Jason is the CEO of Cascadia Green Building Council and the International Living Futures Institute.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the key components of the Living Building Challenge
- Discuss the rationale for restorative design principles
- Understand successful strategies for compliance with each performance area
- Recognize financial, regulatory and behavioural barriers and incentives for high performance design
- Describe the Living Building Challenge Community resources and certification process
Registration for the workshop begins at 8.15 a.m, in the lobby and the workshop will take place from 9:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Please bring your water bottle.
It would be useful if you have read the LBC Standard before the event https://ilbi.org/lbc/standard
Workshop Overview:
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9:00-10:00
The Philosophy of the Living Building Challenge / Petal rationale + strategies: Site
10:00-10:15
Bio-break
10:15-11:45
Petal rationale + strategies: Water, Energy, Health / Small Group Discussion
11:45-12:30
Lunch + Case Studies
12:30-2:00
Petal rationale + strategies: Materials, Equity, Beauty / Small Group Discussion
2:00-3:30
Breaking down Barriers / Community + Tools / Full Group Discussion
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The Living Building Challenge (LBC) has redefined the green building movement. Don’t miss the chance to dig deep into the Challenge with Jason McLennan and LBC professionals!
Added Benefits:
- NZRAB CPD 50 points
- Morning tea and lunch included
For more details on the Living Building Challenge visit https://ilbi.org
For more details on Jason F McLellan visit http://www.jasonmclennan.com/