Build Like It's the End of the World A Practical Guide to Decarbonize Architecture, Engineering, and Construction

Foreword xiii

 Tarek Rakha, PhD, Director, High Performance Building Lab at Georgia Institute of Technology

Preface xv

Acknowledgments xxiii

Chapter 1: A Call to Action – Climate Change and the Role of the Built Environment 29

-              How big is the problem of climate change?

-              What is the business opportunity for the AEC industry?

-              Conclusion

-              Insights from Peter Templeton, President and CEO of USGBC

Chapter 2: What is Carbon Positive Design?

-              Step 1: Set Decarbonization and Project Goals 

-              Step 2: Evaluate Design and Construction Processes 

-              Step 3: Develop Targeted Solutions 

-              Step 4: Create an Implementation Plan

-              Step 5: Validating and Verifying the Finished Design 

-              Conclusion

-              Case Studies: Georgia Tech Campus Center 

Chapter 3: What is Carbon Positive Construction?

-              Considering variables beyond cost

-              Reshaping Regulation and Raising Transparency 

-              Rewiring the Contractual Framework 

-              Redefining Design and Engineering Approaches 

-              Improving Procurement and Supply-Chain Management

-              Improving On-Site Execution 

-              Infusing Digital Technology, New Materials, and Advanced Automation 

-              Reskill the Workforce 

-              Conclusion 

-              Insights from Natalie Terrill, Director of Sustainability at Beck Group 

Chapter 4: The Business Case for Carbon Positive Buildings

-              The interconnection between climate risk, finance, insurance, and economic GDP

-              The Role of Climate Risk in Finance, Insurance and Economic GDP 

-              The Role of Policy and Regulation in Encouraging Low-Carbon Building Investments 

-              The Opportunities for the Finance Sector in Supporting Low-Carbon Building Investments 

-              The Competitive Advantage of Decarbonized Buildings 

-              The Business Case for Low-Carbon Buildings 

-              Opportunities for Energy Savings and Revenue Generation 

-              Case Study – Emory University Campus Life Center

-              Insights from Michael Beckerman, CEO at CREtech

-              Insights from VC Shaun Abrahamson, Managing Partner at Third Sphere

Chapter 5: The Role of Data Driven Design in the Implementation Process

-              Current Challenges in the Building Design Process 

-              Digital Technologies in Decarbonization Strategies 

-              The Impact of Rapid Digitalization in Construction 

-              Insights from Dennis Shelden, Associate Professor at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

-              The Potential of Emerging Technologies 

-              Building Information Network (BIN): A New Paradigm 

-              Applying the Github Model to Building Design 

-              Decarbonization Strategies in the BIN Framework 

-              The Evolving Roles of Participants in a BIN Framework 

-              The Challenges Amid Rapid Industry Change and Industrialization 

-              Change Management in the Digital Era 

-              Conclusion 

-              Insights from Tristram Carfrae RDI, Deputy Chair at Arup

Chapter 6: Decarbonizing Buildings: “The Low Hanging Fruit" 

-              Understanding the Basics of Building Science 

-              Site Selection and Building Orientation 

-              Passive Design Strategies: Harnessing the Power of Nature 

-              Case study: High Performance Tower by tvsdesign 

-              Harnessing the Microclimate 

-              Conclusion

-              Insights from Pablo La Roche,  Principal & Professor at CallisonRTKL, Arcadis and Cal Poly Pomona  

Chapter 7: Shifting Decision Making Early into the Process

-              The Architectural View and Decision-Making

-              The Importance of Early Understanding and Exploration

-              Case Study: Phase 2 of Health Sciences Research Building

-              Benefits of integrated project delivery (Used to be in chapter 3)

-              Insights from Chirag Mistry AIA, LEED AP, Senior Principal, Regional Leader of Science + Technology at HOK

-              Consequences of Process Deficiencies

-              Leveraging Technology for Early Decision-Making

-              Policies, Regulations and Early Decision-Making

-              Case Study: SCC Beatrice Multidisciplinary Learning Center 

-              Insights from Sarah Gudeman, Principal and Building Science Practice Lead at BranchPattern

-              Conclusion

Chapter 8: How to Ensure Carbon Positive Decisions Make It to Final Construction

-              The Continuous Effort in Meeting Performance Objectives

-              Assuring Appropriate Programming and Establishing Design Objectives

-              Insights from Kate Simonen, AIA, SE, Professor at University of Washington

-              Leveraging Lessons Learned and Instituting Quality Assurance

-              Insights from Eric Borchers, Structural Engineer at KAI Hawaii, Inc.

Chapter 9: Changing the Culture to Value Carbon Positive Buildings

-              Synthesizing Knowledge into a Cultural Shift

-              Education and Advocacy: Building the Foundation for Change

-              The Economics of Change: Incentivizing Carbon Positive Behaviors

-              Harnessing Technology for Carbon-Positive Building Design

-              Synergy between Old and New for harmonious integration of cutting-edge and time-tested methods

-              Conclusion

Epilogue

Crafting Our Future Landscape

Appendix 337

Experts, Innovators, and Thought Leaders Interviewed

Organizations and Universities Represented

The 25 Data-Driven Strategies

Software Mentioned

Index