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ALL-ACCESS | Building a Resilient Future: Architecture, Climate Action, and Environmental Justice

AIA CES program ID: GMGH.0016

Approved LUs: 1.25 LU|HSW

Prerequisites: None

Program level: Entry

Advance learner preparation: None

Imagine an architectural practice that actively heals marginalized communities, revitalizes urban landscapes, and sets the global standard for climate resilience.

The built environment holds the power to enact profound environmental justice, transforming how we design spaces that champion human wellness and carbon reduction. This exclusive Gābl Media All-Access Series panel brings together the leading minds in the AEC industry to explore actionable strategies for sustainable development. You will gain unparalleled insights into the future of equitable design, turning ambitious climate goals into realized, high-performance projects.

Lesson Description:

Originally recorded as an exclusive live event, this All-Access Series panel discussion unites world-renowned experts in sustainability, architecture, and urban revitalization to map out the future of resilient design. You will join an intimate, high-level conversation detailing how architects can directly address the escalating challenges of climate change while advancing environmental justice. The session provides actionable blueprints for reducing both operational and embodied carbon within the built environment, ensuring that urban development fosters equity and inclusive community growth. Featuring visionary insights from industry trailblazers, the discourse illuminates the pathways to achieving robust sustainability certifications and seamlessly integrating bio-based innovations. By navigating the intersection of policy, material science, and social equity, you will acquire the strategic frameworks needed to propel your career and projects forward, positioning yourself as a vital leader in the creation of a highly resilient, inclusive world.

Learning Objectives:

• Master the foundational drivers of climate change to proactively implement sustainable architectural practices that mitigate extreme weather impacts and enhance resilience in the built environment
• Implement high-impact strategies to significantly reduce both operational and embodied carbon emissions, leveraging innovative material science and advanced construction methodologies
• Integrate powerful environmental justice frameworks into your daily practice to ensure equitable urban revitalization and sustainable development that actively uplifts marginalized communities
• Strategically navigate comprehensive sustainability certifications to successfully achieve ambitious green building targets while maintaining strict adherence to budget, design intent, and material performance

HSW Justification

This course qualifies for Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) credit through its rigorous examination of how sustainable architecture and environmental justice directly enhance the human condition. The curriculum addresses health by detailing strategies to reduce pollution exposure and improve the overall well-being of occupants, particularly within marginalized communities facing severe climate impacts. It champions safety by equipping architects with the methodologies to design highly resilient structures and urban spaces capable of protecting populations from escalating extreme weather events, such as catastrophic floods and intense heatwaves. Furthermore, the program thoroughly supports public welfare by emphasizing equitable urban revitalization, ensuring that sustainable development actively uplifts communities, supports local populations, and fosters profound social cohesion. By mastering these critical intersections, architects are fully empowered to protect public health, ensure long-term physical safety, and promote the enduring social welfare of all communities.

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AIA CES Provider statement

Gābl Media is a registered provider of AIA-approved continuing education under Provider Number 10024977. All registered AIA CES Providers must comply with the AIA Standards for Continuing Education Programs. Any questions or concerns about this provider or this learning program may be sent to AIA CES ([email protected] or (800) AIA 3837, Option 3).

This learning program is registered with AIA CES for continuing professional education. As such, it does not include content that may be deemed or construed to be an approval or endorsement by the AIA of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product.

AIA continuing education credit has been reviewed and approved by AIA CES. Learners must complete the entire learning program to receive continuing education credit. AIA continuing education Learning Units earned upon completion of this course will be reported to AIA CES for AIA members. Certificates of Completion for both AIA members and non-AIA members are available upon request.

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