In this episode, Stacy Smedley, Executive Director of Building Transparency, dives deep into the importance of sustainability in the built space and climate actions that reduce embodied carbon.
Stacy explores the groundbreaking work behind the Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3), a free tool that allows architects, builders and project managers to analyze the carbon impact of materials like concrete and steel.
As the industry moves towards green building practices, Stacy reveals how databases and tools like COVE tools and EPD generators are crucial for decision-making.
A core focus of the conversation is on climate action in building design, where Stacy discusses how her nonprofit is fostering a shift by making sustainability data accessible.
The open-access model used by Building Transparency has united over 50,000 users from more than 70 countries, proving that the tools are not only valuable but essential for the construction industry to minimize its environmental impact.
“Anyone can register for free,” Stacy emphasizes, highlighting the inclusive nature of these solutions.
Stacy also shares personal stories, like when she told her mom at just eight years old that she wanted to build things that don't destroy nature.
Tune in to hear how Stacy's lifelong commitment to environmental protection is reshaping the future of building design and construction, and how it’s empowering professionals to lead with sustainability at the forefront of every project.
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