As the community considers expanding its return to buildings, this seminar will discuss strategies to maximize safety, health and wellbeing in shared indoor environments. Our panel will help make sense of some of the seemingly ‘miracle’ solutions now marketed to building designers, maintenance staff and...
How healthy is the air inside our buildings? The recent pandemic has focused public attention on indoor air quality (IAQ), ventilation and human health while using buildings. Attendees at this seminar will learn about the variety of ways to achieve good indoor air quality in buildings...
Over its 21-year operation, Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has grown substantially. The number of passengers has tripled during that time, with significant further growth expected over the next 20 years. As part of this growth and expansion, AUS has prioritized sustainability, incorporating it into capital...
Intentional community engagement during project development assists in ensuring and maintaining equity, creating sustainable places for all. Incorporating a wider share of community voice and building allies via community engagement can help achieve more equitable outcomes. Through real-world success stories, this seminar will provide ways...
In recent months, the pandemic has renewed the emphasis on public infrastructure and community-generated ideas that help improve health and safety. Businesses, organizations, and cities are responding with new initiatives and projects. Join us to hear more about the improvements in city infrastructure and community programs...
Three local industry experts will interview three guests they have invited for insights into their experiences transforming the field of building materials. The discussion will contextualize local goals around ingredient transparency, carbon and equity. The information will equip listeners with the latest information and inspire...
2020 has indelibly influenced how we approach our work and everyday lives, revealed deep-rooted inequities, and amplified real-world challenges associated with race and class that define our realities. The Austin Green Awards provides a platform that can shed some light on these issues. With social distancing...
Join us for a virtual tour of the City of Austin's Permitting and Development Center, which recently relocated to a new building in the Highland redevelopment. The Center's new home is situated in the heart of a walkable, transit-friendly mixed-use neighborhood that has emerged from...
Join us online for the 24th annual Cool House Tour! This year's first-ever virtual tour features an urban accessory dwelling, a rural homestead, and an affordable multifamily community. These three properties showcase: Value-driven decisions Climate responsive design Fire-wise construction and landscaping Healthy material selections Energy efficiency strategies ...
Green By Design is now online! Learn how to build, remodel or buy a green home to improve energy and water efficiency, increase comfort and reduce maintenance. Austin Energy Green Building team members will provide insight and experience on sustainable building practices including guidance on selecting...