AIACT Program: EC3 – Designing for a Decarbonized Future
June 8 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
From AIA Connecticut
EC3 – Designing for a Decarbonized Future: Performance-Driven Architecture in Practice
Monday, June 8, 2026| 3:30 PM – 4:30| 1 LU Virtual
As embodied carbon regulations and Buy Clean policies rapidly reshape the building industry, architects and design professionals need practical tools to make informed material decisions. Join us for an engaging introduction to EC3 (Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator), the world’s largest open-access EPD database, and discover how leading firms are integrating performance-driven carbon analysis into real-world design and procurement workflows. This session will also provide an exclusive preview of EC3 2.0, featuring enhanced data quality, expanded global coverage, and a redesigned user experience built specifically for design teams committed to advancing decarbonization in the built environment.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants will be able to:
Explain the role of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and embodied carbon data in supporting low-carbon material selection and Buy Clean policy compliance.
- Navigate the EC3 platform to search, compare, and evaluate embodied carbon data for common construction materials.
- Apply carbon benchmarking strategies within EC3 to inform material specification and procurement decisions during various project phases.
- Identify key enhancements included in EC3 2.0 and evaluate how updated workflows and expanded data capabilities can support performance-driven architectural practice.
- Describe how embodied carbon assessment tools can help design teams align project goals with broader decarbonization and sustainability objectives.
Presenters:
Vaclav Hasik, Technical Director at Building Transparency
Azeezah Sultana Priyota, Data Manager at Building Transparency