Spotlight on low-carbon wood buildings with Net Zero Fellow Jeff Stern (Virtual Event)

Event Overview

Join Energy Trust of Oregon on April 10, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM for a virtual event featuring Jeff Stern, a Net Zero Fellow from LEVER Architecture. This webinar will delve into the critical relationship between energy efficiency and building materials, focusing on the journey towards zero-carbon buildings.

Jeff will present findings from his recent report, Seeing the Forest Through the Trees—A Guide to Low Carbon Buildings, discussing optimal strategies for various building types to minimize carbon emissions. Key topics include:

• Effective approaches for reducing whole-building carbon across different structures.

• The feasibility of achieving zero-carbon buildings in today's construction landscape.

• Comparisons of building assemblies that meet Passive House standards for both wood stick-framed and mass timber constructions, including insights on embodied carbon.

• Case studies highlighting diverse building types, such as affordable townhomes, rental apartments, and a Black Business Hub that integrates retail and office spaces.

This event also provides an opportunity for participants to engage in dialogue with experts on mass timber and learn about applying for the next Net Zero Fellow position during the open application period. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable insights into sustainable building practices and contribute to the conversation on low-carbon solutions.