World Green Building Week 2020 (21-25 Sept) Schedule

To celebrate World Green Building Week 2020, the IGBC has put together a series of free lunchtime webinars showcasing exciting new green buildings and exploring hot topics in construction, we are hosting a high-level workshop on identifying actions to fully decarbonised our built environment and we have partnered with GBCI to bring you a self-guided Discover LEED Dublin Tour. So sign up below to join our virtual celebration.

Schedule of Events

A Vision of Multifamily in Ireland

Monday 21 Sept | 1pm – 2pm | Webinar | FREE

The need for a variety of housing types including higher density developments may become a component in solving our current housing crisis. This webinar takes a close look at multifamily buildings to consider how such developments could provide increased access to communal sustainable forms of transport and create more sustainable communities. Speakers include: Global Apartment Advisors, Niall Montgomery & Parners Landscape & Architecture, Zipp Mobility, Lioncor and Urban Agency Architects BOOK HERE

Hendrick Hotel – LEED Gold Case Study

Tuesday 22 Sept | 1pm – 2pm | Webinar | FREE

The Hendrick Smithfield is the first hotel in Ireland to achieve LEED Gold certification. Developed by the Dublin Loft Company the hotel was recognised for its innovative design which allows it to operate with low utility costs and a high indoor air quality. This webinar with Meehan Green will explore the green credentials that enabled the Hendrick Hotel to achieve its LEED Gold certification. BOOK HERE

Ventilation in Offices in the Covid-19 Era

Wednesday 23 Sept | 1pm – 2pm | Webinar | FREE

What are the considerations for getting back to work in the office in terms of Covid 19? What is the impact on energy use of increasing air change rates or hepa filtering? Is it possible to make offices safer without increasing energy cost and carbon emissions? There are no easy solutions to these questions but this webinar with Arup will explore what is seen to be best practice when dealing with the issues. This webinar is the first in our Green Performance Solutions Webinar Series for managing commercial and multifamily buildings. BOOK HERE

Whole Life Carbon Approach

Friday 25 Sept | 9am – 11.30am | Online Workshop | IGBC Members only

Buildings’ construction and operations account for 39% of energy-related CO2 emissions globally. While the 28% of global emissions from operational emissions in buildings is being tackled, the 11% related to other life cycle emissions from the sector (product manufacture, construction etc.), is rising. In this context, the IGBC is organising a high-level workshop to identify which actions are needed this year, but also within 5 or 10 years to fully decarbonise our built environment across its life cycle. This is a members-only event. This event is supported by the Environmental Protection Agency BOOK HERE

ESB Archive – BREEAM Excellent Case Study

Friday 25 Sept | 1pm – 2pm | Webinar | FREE

The ESB archive is an exemplar all-electric building that preserves and makes accessible over 90 years of historical records. It is the first commercial building in Ireland to achieve BER A1, ‘Net-zero’ energy consumption and ‘net zero’ carbon footprint. It has also recently been awarded BREEAM Excellent. This webinar with O’Connor Sutton Cronin explores the sustainability features that ensure the building achieved BREEAM Excellent. BOOK HERE

Discover LEED – Dublin 5k Tour

All week | Self Guided Tour | FREE

The Discover LEED Dublin is a 5K course showcasing a variety of new LEED Platinum certified buildings in Dublin city centre to celebrate World Green Building Week. After registering, browse the provided Google map and run, walk or cycle the route anytime during the course of the week. The map has photos and information about the green credentials of each building. Post your progress on social media with the hashtag #LEEDDublinTour. The first 5 to complete the tour will win a free individual membership to IGBC or two tickets to the upcoming Better Homes Conference. BOOK HERE

Advancing Net Zero – Course Mail

All week | One email per day | FREE for IGBC Members/€20 Non-members

This Course Mail Series ‘Advancing Net Zero’  is delivered in five easy-to-read emails. You will receive one per day during World Green Building Week. The built environment sector represents 40% of total emissions. Achieving a ‘net zero’ carbon built environment will require action at an unprecedented pace and scale. This Course Mail series will examine the route to ‘Advancing Net Zero’ and the key opportunities for the construction and property sector. BOOK HERE.