Length: 1 CEU
Topic: Sustainability / Climate
Delivery Mode: Online On-Demand
What's Included: Video, Quiz, & Certificate
Registration Fee: Members $50 | Intern $35 | Student $25 | Non-Member $75
This webinar is part of the RAIC 2025 Conference on Architecture!
In the face of climate change, Canada’s commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050 challenges us to rethink our carbon footprint. Buildings, responsible for over a third of CO2 emissions, present a prime opportunity for greener solutions. We will focus on the role of embodied carbon, the benefits of economic circularity, and the effectiveness of decarbonization techniques. Canadian investments in the steel industry will be highlighted, alongside a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) case study, to demonstrate the transformative potential of Clean Steel.
This session is designed to enhance participants’ knowledge of Whole Building Life Cycle Analysis (wbLCA) and the importance of procuring steel from environmentally responsible steel mills. We aim to share the latest advancements in decarbonization, underscore the economic benefits of circular steel production, and evaluate the role of embodied carbon in overall emissions. Attendees will acquire practical skills to apply Clean Steel principles in their projects, contributing to the advancement of a more sustainable construction industry.
Identity the various steel making processes and their impact on embodied carbon.
Describe various regional and national carbon embodiment targets.
Develop informed decisions on material choice regarding their proposed designs. (which material will work best for what design for embodied carbon).
Describe effective steel design choices to significantly reduce their carbon embodiment.
Subject Matter Expert:
Mandi Augustynski
P. Eng., M. Eng.
Manager, Business Initiatives, Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC)
Mandi Augustynski is a structural engineer with a background in industrial design, resource processing and extraction. Miss Augustynski is passionate about the environment and has previously served on several environmental committees and is currently a member of the CISC and ISCG standing committees on sustainability. Throughout her work as a Business Initiatives Manager at the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC), she is at the forefront of integrating sustainable practices within the Canadian steel industry. Miss Augustynski has been heavily involved in sustainability education for the construction industry as a whole. Miss Augustynski has a master’s degree of structural engineering from Concordia University and a bachelor’s of structural engineering from McGill University.
Miss Augustynski is passionate about continuing education, pushing the limits and making a meaningful difference in the world. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys hiking, cooking and home renovations.
This webinar is in English. Closed captions have been provided in both English and French.
Pricing
Member: $50 / Non-Member: $75
Intern Member: $35 / Intern Non-Member: $75
Student: $25 (must be an RAIC student associate member)