Course

[11 Sep 24] Unboxing Carbon: Lead the sustainability shift in Asia with carbon literacy for net-zero

OVERVIEW    

With cities covering just 3% of the earth’s land surface but accounting for over 70% of global CO² emissions, the urgency to achieve net-zero emissions is more pressing than ever. Singapore has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050.

Co-organized with Henning Larsen, this is the first public “Unboxing Carbon” session in Singapore, following successful private sessions with two Singapore government agencies.The session will begin with a lecture examining industry-leading policies implemented by Denmark and Europe towards achieving net-zero emissions. This will include case studies on three different types of low-carbon projects in Scandinavia. Following the lecture, participants will engage in the interactive Unboxing Carbon workshop, with a focus on dialog and the intuitive understanding of embodied carbon associated with building materials. It will be followed by a panel discussion featuring our trainer from Copenhagen and leaders in the Built Environment sector, delving into decarbonization and embodied carbon, with ample opportunities for Q&A.

TOPICS COVERED

• Real impacts of climate change arising from urban development
• The urgency towards net-zero and industry-leading policies implemented by Denmark and Europe 
• Case studies of 3 different types of low-carbon buildings in Scandinavia (Ripple Residence, Marmormolen, Lilletorget 1), each making an impressive stride towards developing sustainably
•  An interactive Unboxing Carbon workshop, with a focus on dialog and the intuitive understanding of embodied carbon associated with building materials industry-leading policies implemented by Denmark and Europe 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Gain fresh perspectives and be equipped to lead the shift towards a healthier environment
• Learn intuitive tools for understanding decarbonization from the Unboxing Carbon workshop
• Be inspired by Denmark and Europe’s leading green regulations for application to projects in Singapore
• Understand the embodied carbon of building materials to reduce your carbon footprint in the design process
• Enhance your ability to converse intelligently with clients about decarbonization regulations and possibilities

TARGET AUDIENCES

• Real estate developers and property management consultants
• Architects and designers
• Urban planners
• Sustainability consultants for the built environment
• Environmental engineers
• Interior designers
• Business development and communications professionals

CPD POINTS

1 CPD Point (BOA-SIA)

3 PDU (PEB)

4 CPD Points (SGBC-GMAP)

KNOWLEDGE PARTNERS

Jakob Strømann-Andersen

Director, Innovation and Sustainability, Henning Larsen
Jakob holds an MSc and PhD in Architectural Engineering and is a LEED Accredited Professional and DGNB Certified Auditor. Jakob specializes in healthy, sustainable, and energy-efficient design, focusing on the intersection of engineering, architecture, and modern technology for sustainable cities and buildings.

He has international experience in various projects such as Lighthouse at Darling Park in Sydney, Biotope in France, the European Spallation Source in Sweden, and the University of Cincinnati's College of Business in the US. 

Jakob uses specialized software for daylighting analysis, indoor environment optimization, CFD, and life cycle assessment. Jakob oversees Henning Larsen's PhD program, collaborating with co-sponsoring institutions on R&D projects such as acoustics simulations, lighting design in learning environments, design for disassembly of facades, and anthropological studies on knowledge sharing common spaces.

Terms & Conditions

Request for withdrawal must be made in writing. We encourage particpants to nominate a replacement for the session. Refund requests are subject to approval on the following conditions: 

• Requests sent in at least 2 weeks before commencement: 50% of course fee refunded.
• Requests sent in less than 2 weeks before commencement: No refund, full course be payable.

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