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The widespread adoption of retrofitting older buildings and employing sustainable practices for new construction is a critical tool in our efforts to avoid the worst effects of climate change. While some cities are implementing carbon emissions standards for buildings, the current pace of change is not meeting the urgency of the moment. What are the policy, technological, and financial hurdles that are slowing progress on this front? How can we move the needle on this critical sector? Join us as we examine the obstacles and opportunities around sustainable building. Join Thayer School of Engineering Dean Alexis Abramson (moderator), Joe Hagerman (Oak Ridge National Laboratory), Kathy Hannun (Dandelion Home Geothermal), Sarah Ladislaw (Rocky Mountain Institute), and Andrew McAllister (California Energy Commission) as we explore these questions and map the road ahead. 

This is the fourth session in our fall term series "Building a Resilient, Sustainable Future: Perspectives on Buildings and Energy." Read more about the series and the scheduled sessions plus find links to recordings of past events here.