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SUMMARY:A Cooling Conundrum: Setting the Stage for Resilient Cooling
DESCRIPTION:Every region in the U.S. is experiencing record-breaking heat. More households now require home cooling solutions to maintain safe and livable indoor temperatures. While air conditioning (AC) can offer immediate relief\, the rapid scaling of AC has created new vulnerabilities: rising energy bills are straining people’s wallets\, while surging electricity demand mounts pressure on an aging power grid increasingly prone to blackouts. What Americans need to be prepared for more extreme temperatures is a resilient cooling approach. Resilient cooling works across three interdependent systems — buildings\, communities\, and the electric grid — to affordably maintain safe indoor temperatures during extreme heat events and reduce power outage risks. \nThis webinar will overview resilient cooling\, implicated technology systems and the policies needed to affordably cool people and communities under extreme heat conditions. Participants will hear directly from experts about dimensions of access and affordability\, public health\, workforce development\, and grid reliability. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nUnderstand the Basics: Define extreme heat and the vulnerabilities created by the rapid scaling of air conditioning and mechanical cooling systems.\nClarify the Landscape of Need: Explore the essential imperatives to rethink the way we cool as heat waves increase in duration.\nExplore Strategies for Action: Discover the concept of resilient cooling as a strategy to address existing cooling needs\, while ensuring affordability\, health\, sustainability\, grid resilience\, and workforce development.\nClarify Stakeholder Roles: Learn how different levels of government and non-governmental organizations coordinate and play a role in advancing resilient cooling for both households and communities.\n\n  \nThis webinar is part of the Facing the Heat Webinar Series hosted by NIBS and the Federation of American Scientists (FAS) which explores the intersection of risk mitigation\, building performance\, energy reliability\, and policy innovation to address the growing risks of heat in our communities.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/a-cooling-conundrum-setting-the-stage-for-resilient-cooling/
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CATEGORIES:NIBS + FAS Extreme Heat Series,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Understanding the Challenges of Preventing Construction Site Fires
DESCRIPTION:Sponsored By: \n \n  \nConstruction sites present a unique set of fire safety challenges due to their dynamic nature\, temporary infrastructure\, and evolving occupancy. The session will delve into real-world case studies\, regulatory frameworks\, and emerging technologies that influence fire prevention efforts. This panel discussion convenes leading experts from the construction industry\, fire service\, code enforcement\, and government agencies to explore the persistent issue of construction site fires. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the causes\, consequences\, and mitigation strategies associated with fire incidents during the building phase. \nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify the risk & hazards associated with construction sites.\nExamine the codes & standards that govern buildings under construction.\nAnalyze how new technologies can help keep construction sites fire safe.\nExplore enforcement strategies to safeguard construction.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/understanding-the-challenges-of-preventing-construction-site-fires/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Building Innovation Webinar Series,Webinar
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SUMMARY:Clearing the Air: Advancing IAQ Policy for Healthier Communities
DESCRIPTION:Indoor air quality (IAQ) has emerged as a critical public health and building performance issue\, especially in the wake of rising temperatures\, pandemics\, and increasing urban density. This virtual session\, hosted by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS)\, brings together a panel of leading subject matter experts to explore the evolving landscape of IAQ policy\, standards\, and implementation strategies across the built environment. \nAttendees will gain insights into: \n\nFederal and state-level IAQ regulations and emerging policy trends such as The Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act\nThe role of codes\, ventilation standards\, and energy efficiency mandates\nAccess to IAQ improvements for schools\, housing\, and workplaces\nPathways for women in the industry to promote innovation in IAQ policy\n\nWhether you’re a policymaker\, architect\, engineer\, facility manager\, or public health advocate\, this session will equip you with actionable knowledge to shape healthier indoor environments.
URL:https://nibs.org/event/clearing-the-air-advancing-iaq-policy-for-healthier-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Webinar,Women Executives in Building
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