COFFEE BREAK: Living Building Challenge – A Look at the Materials & Water Petals

The Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, certification, and advocacy tool for projects to move beyond being “less bad” and to become regenerative, meaning they will have a positive impact on the environment. The Challenge consists of 7 “Petals” – Place, Water, Energy, Health & Happiness, Materials, Equity and Beauty. We will discuss the Materials and Water Petals at this coffee break, which focus on Net Positive Water and Waste. We’re hoping this coffee break will help inform an upcoming charrette for a Waterwise Washroom at EarthDance Farm in May! 

Watch or listen to a recording of this Coffee Break! 

FEATURED GUEST: Madeline Smith, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, LFA, Fitwel Ambassador, Sustainable Development Manager, Clayco enterprise. Madeline works to reduce the environmental impact of the built environment. She focuses on third party certifications, innovative sustainable technologies, building energy analysis, and assists in internal corporate responsibility. Her most recent accomplishment at Clayco includes the LEED Gold certification of the Washington University School of Medicine/BJC Mid Campus Center where, “from design to commissioning, the whole team remained focused on bringing a facility to life that would have substantial impact not only on the health of the overall environment but also with its occupants.”