Central: Luncheon and Tech Panel - Moving Recycling and Zero Waste Forward in Green Building

4323 S I-35 Frontage Rd., Austin TX, 78744

11:30 AM-1:00 PM

About this Event

This luncheon presentation will be a moderated panel discussion with three Texas-based experts and innovators working to create a "greener" built environment through circular economy, reuse, and design. A look at the challenges, the successes and the collaborations in the industry.

Panelists

Chelsea Connolly IIDA Assoc, WELL AP (SKG), Sarah Hoover (City of Austin Resource Recovery), William Stockton (Austin Habitat for Humanity Restore) 

This educational session is eligible for 1 CEU AIA/HSW/SD (approval pending).

• Learn what the circular economy is and how building design has a role in it.
• Learn how to donate, shop, reuse, and divert—helping move forward with zero waste.
  
• Learn the impact designers, product manufacturers, and buildings have on rising CO2 levels and the effect it will have on our cities and health of our people and planet.
• Gain insight about how the two largest green-rating systems, LEED and WELL, are leading the movement for healthier design will be shared.
• Understand the importance government plays in the new buildings that are accepted in our cities, leading to advocacy for government to have a bigger role and raise the quality standard of new buildings.

A buffet lunch is included. 

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