Join us Wednesday December 7 at 6 p.m. ET

Product decisions are difficult to make. Finding a balance of performance and durability, embodied carbon and sustainability, style and cost is no small task. In this Expert Exchange webinar discussion, we sort through some common building materials, finish materials, appliances, and mechanical equipment to help you learn to choose materials wisely. Hear from panelists about what to consider when you’re selecting products for your next project.

• How to choose climate-friendly materials that create a healthy envelope and interior environment
• Sources and software programs to help specify low-carbon products
• Ingredients to avoid and alternatives for a sustainable build

Presenters

		Dr. Stephanie Taylor is founder / CEO of Building4Health, a consulting service for evaluating the health impact of the built environment in real time. A physician from Harvard Medical School with a master’s in architecture, Dr. Taylor’s current research focuses on the interaction of indoor air and surfaces, the microbiome of the built environment, and the influence of the indoor environment on acute and chronic illnesses.
		Lucas Johnson is “chief building nerd” at Vali Homes. He has contributed as a scientist, builder, utility program manager, and materials supplier to deliver over 10,000 high-performance building projects ranging from deep-energy retrofits of large commercial buildings to net-zero Passive Houses built with natural materials.
		Corinne Segura is a Building Biologist Practitioner and the author behind the site My Chemical-Free House, where she tests and writes about nontoxic building materials. She has eight years of experience as a green materials specifier, often working with chemically sensitive clients.
		Fernando Pagés Ruiz is a home builder with 30 years of experience in affordable housing. Last year, he co-authored Architectural Design for Traditional Neighborhoods with Korkut Onaran. Currently, he is working with New Urbanist Andrés Duany to design neighborhoods for Hispanic immigrants. He is also a regular contributor to Fine Homebuilding magazine and Green Building Advisor.
		Lindsay Schack is an architect and co-founder of Love Schack Architecture with offices in Bozeman, Montana; Driggs, Idaho; and Jackson, Wyoming. Her work has led to advances in construction technology locally, specifically the first cross-laminated-timber building permitted in Teton County, Wyoming, which is also designed to the PHI Low Energy standard and meets the criteria for Low Carbon Building certification with the International Living Future Institute.
		Laci Hoskins founded NovoSustainability in 2017 with a goal of guiding clients through the process of marrying sustainable design and construction principles with employee health and wellness initiatives. She has a background in project management and operations, which gives her a strong foundation for helping clients develop company-wide strategies as well as implementing project-specific plans.

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