Chair: Natasha Elliott, LEED
Committee Members: Dee Carawan, AIA; Cash Upton
The Committee on the Environment meets quarterly. Please send an email to info@aiasb.com if you would like to join.
Spotlight
“In an effort to develop a Climate Action Plan that reflects the values and vision of the community, the City is seeking participation from residents, businesses, and other interested parties!”
“Worldwide scientific consensus is that accelerated global climate change is occurring as a result of increasing amounts of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere that are emitted from human activities such as combustion of fossil fuels for electrical generation and transportation fuel. Individuals, groups, businesses, industries, and agencies in the Santa Barbara community and around the world are working to identify and implement measures that can reduce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that contribute cumulatively to accelerated global climate change.”
Beginning with the 2023 Renewal Cycle, California architects must take 5 hours of coursework in Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) in order to renew their license.
Electrification: Fact vs. Fiction
Dave Intner addresses common misconceptions surrounding building and transportation electrification. And explores life cycle costs associated with transitioning to electrified buildings, discuss the evolving electric grid, highlight efficient technologies such as heat pumps and electric vehicles, and evaluate environmental impacts relative to fossil-based technologies.
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