Regulatory and policy initiatives are advancing towards net zero energy and net zero carbon for buildings.  Both are proving advantageous to wood.  At the same time, there are systemic changes occurring in the building sector including increased densification due to urbanization, technological advancements, energy and carbon performance, life cycle analysis, and productivity concerns affecting the construction trades globally. In addition to these changes, there are increasing expectations of our buildings. For example, our buildings should foster health and wellbeing, be infused with biophilic design, designed for deconstruction and the circular economy – all within the context of affordability.

While not all of these are regulatory, they are considerations that affect the design and construction sectors transformation towards a low carbon future.  Increasing the amount of wood used in construction is one of these low-carbon solutions.

Participants will:

1. Gain an understanding of the social, economic, regulatory and environmental underpinnings affecting Net…