Blueprints for Impact: Embedding Triple Bottom Line Value by Design

Registration Information:

To register for this course - please reserve your seat for the "Sustainable Finance in the Built Environment Summit" located in the Greenbuild agenda.

Registering for the session holds your seat in the class until 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. At that time your seat in the session can no longer be guaranteed.

If a workshop or session is full, you will not be able to add it to your agenda; however, if you have the appropriate pass you will be able to enter the session on a first-come first-served basis 5 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the event so long as capacity has not been reached

Greenbuild staff at the entrance of the session have the ability to stop permitting entrance to the session when the room hits the set capacity.

Description:

Design teams face a growing imperative to not only create environmentally sustainable structures, but also to quantify and maximize their social impact. In this dynamic session, we will delve into the innovative strategies employed by industry leaders, featuring insights on how the Page team applies triple bottom line analysis to early project design processes for a diverse range of applications, including large scale aviation, academic campuses, and developer driven commercial projects. Our exploration extends to Paladin's team, offering compelling case studies on the application and measurement of triple bottom line frameworks specifically tailored for industrial building applications. Paladin's LEED project experiences shed light on how the integration of social, environmental, and financial considerations can drive sustainable decision-making in the industrial sector. Participants will gain practical knowledge on how to earn LEED BD+C and ID+C (v4, v4.1) innovation credits through conducting triple bottom line analyses, extending its application from conventional commercial projects to the unique challenges of aviation and industrial developments. The session equips design teams with the tools to articulate the monetized benefits of green building investments, empowering them to construct persuasive business cases for projects that advance human and environmental wellbeing. Aligned with USGBC's strategic plan to promote the Triple Bottom Line—considering people, planet, and profit—this session explores the measurable impacts of green building design, providing attendees with real project insights into the holistic evaluation of lifecycle costs, whole-life carbon emissions, and human occupant outcomes. Moreover, participants will learn how to assess and strengthen a dynamic balance between environmental, social, and economic impacts. This session transcends traditional discussions on green building design, offering a blueprint for architects, developers, and sustainability advocates to amplify the triple bottom line impact of their projects. Join us for a transformative journey into socially resilient design, where innovation meets tangible, positive change in our built environment.