Exploring the Union of Architecture and Environmental Impact

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Ron Blank & Associates, Inc. and its affiliates are leading providers of continuing education for building design professionals, through online courses, Lunch & Learns, webinars, and CE Academies. RBA physically meets with architects, engineers, interior designers, and other design professionals in over 50 different markets across the U.S. every year through our architectural specification program. As an AIA Cornerstone Partner and winner of the AIA’s Continuing Education Award For Excellence in 2002 and 2008. Since 1985, we have helped bridge the gap between building product manufacturers and design professionals.

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Friday, August 16, 2024 • Season 1, Episode 1

Sustainable Innovators Series

In this course, participants will have the unique opportunity to learn from Yukari Jenny Kubo, an accomplished architect and Materials Specialist renowned for her dedication to reducing environmental impacts in architecture. Through a series of engaging discussions, Yukari shares her experiences collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure transparency in building materials and promote sustainable practices. Participants will explore the intersection of architecture and environmental sustainability, gaining valuable insights into low-carbon manufacturing, eco-friendly product selections, and sustainable design choices. This episode offers numerous takeaways for professionals looking to adapt to industry-wide shifts towards greater transparency and sustainability integration.

Learning Objectives:

Evaluate the significance of reducing carbon and toxicological impacts in architectural projects towards environmental safety.
Explore the collaborative role of various stakeholders in promoting sustainability within the built environment.
Acquire strategies for fostering transparency in building materials selection and promoting low-carbon manufacturing.
Examine methods for integrating sustainability principles into both the manufacturing and design phases of architectural projects.

Professions:

Architecture

Design Category:

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Podcast Host:

Laura Elliott

As Podcast Host and Editorial Director at Ron Blank and Associates, Inc., Laura Elliott curates and oversees the creative direction of written content, ensuring a harmonious blend of style and substance. A champion of the industries at the heart of built environment, she enjoys crafting compelling narratives that move those industries forward. Her commitment to spearheading precision, integrity and authenticity fuels an integral collection of memorable content that fosters the connection between ideas and action.

Podcast Guest(s):

Yukari Kubo

Yukari Kubo is a licensed architect and Materials Specialist with Brightworks Sustainability in Portland, Oregon. She has more than twelve years of experience in architecture and 20 years working in the construction field. Her work is dedicated towards reducing the carbon and toxicological impacts of the built environment.

Applicable Credits

AAA

Structured Learning Hour