The Role of Insulation in Sustainable Architecture: Balancing Carbon, Comfort, and Performance Across Interior and Exterior Applications | Institut royal d'architecture du Canada

 

The Role of Insulation in Sustainable Architecture: Balancing Carbon, Comfort, and Performance Across Interior and Exterior Applications

Référence: CEII20251128
Date: November 28, 2025 @ 2:00pm EST
Length: 1 hour 
Registration fee: FREE for Members, Non-Members $39
This webinar is part of the Industry Insiders series

This webinar will provide information on operational and embodied carbon in building construction.  We will review cladding attachment strategies and there impact on operation carbon. We will examine how material selection can impact the embodied carbon in exterior and interior walls.  We will provide references and resources to support material selection. 
 
Learning objectives 
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to: 
  • Differentiate between embodied carbon and operation carbon related to building materials. 
  • Analyze how cladding attachment strategies impact operational carbon. 
  • Evaluate the impact of various material selections on the carbon footprint in interior and exterior walls. 
  • Identify and compile key resources to help with material selection. 
Speaker


Andrew Brassington, CTR
Owens Corning Canada		 With over 20 years of experience in the building construction manufacturing industry, Andrew Brassington, CTR, has established a remarkable career. He has held key positions at several prominent manufacturers and is the Technical Sales Manager for Owens Corning in Western Canada. Andrew is actively involved in the industry, serving on the National Board of Directors for Construction Specification Canada and participating in the Technical Committee of the Canadian Home Builders Association's Net Zero Council. His expertise has led him to present to numerous architecture firms, contractors, and builders on essential topics pertaining to the building envelope, such as waterproofing, air barriers, and insulation. As a result, he has become a valuable resource for members of the building design community. 

This webinar is sponsored by 
$39.00
Prix catalogue: $39.00
Prix membres: 
$0.00

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