RESOURCES for Lower carbon

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Today, the American Institute of Architects is all about design excellence is sustainable, resilient, & inclusive design. Their commitment and focus on climate action is notable: recognizing through awards how the industry better designs and builds, and influences others to do so being key to reducing carbron emissions. The AIA encourages its membership to take on climate change with AIA and help transform the practice of architecture to achieve a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment. More at https://www.aia.org/  . 

ULI is the oldest and largest network of cross-disciplinary real estate and land use experts in the world. ULI is its members—delivering the mission, shaping the future of the industry, and creating thriving communities around the globe. As a member of the SF Chapter's Sustainability Committee, Tim participates in programs that help champion sustainable design and building practices including lower carbon solutions. More at https://uli.org/  . 

The US Green Building Council vision is for sustainable, healthy, and resilient buildings for all, and to improve the built environment's impact on climate and society. They help accomplish with a focus on decreasing carbon emissions and supporting growth of carbon neutral buildings. They also have an emphasis on improving water efficiency through strategies that include reducing consumption, increasing recycling, and using alternative sources of water. More at https://www.usgbc.org/  . 

Since being founded in 1991, CNCA has built a reputation as a trusted technical resource. Their team has evolved into a sought-after resource for their expertise on a wide range of topics related to materials, design, and construction, for private and public entities. Our association has also gained recognition for being collaborative. This has been pivotal in developing codes, standards, policies, and legislation that requires broad stakeholder engagement. Their goal is to build on these core strengths to take on new challenges and opportunities. They are ready to shape the future with you. Tim consults with CNCA in introductions to notable architects, engineers, commercial general contractors and developers. If you are among this crowd and have not yet experienced the benefit of a presentation, particularly in the Southern California market area where there is a good availability of lower carbon cement solutions, let Tim know to help arrange for you.  For more on CNCA, you can visit their site at https://www.cncement.org/ 

Habitat Horticulture, very simply, designs and creates plantscapes that define & enrich the spaces we inhabit. They are masters at bringing to life living walls for urban environments, both outside and inside urban areas. Two showcases of their work are their contribution to the SF Moma Museum and the top floors of the Sales Force Tower. Sustainable design is at the forefront of their practice. They strive to incorporate locally native plants into each plant composition whenever possible that help support a diverse and resilient ecosystem. Being aware that water is our most precious resource—they design their systems to maximize each drop of water and use drought tolerant species whenever possible. They also recirculate and reuse water when the project allows, and can also use reclaimed grey-water and black water to maximize sustainable design. If you have a need for this design work, Tim would be glad to make the introduction for you. More at https://www.habitathorticulture.com/  .