The Hub and Clark Construction Group kicked off its series, “What Will It Take? The Path To 2050 And Carbon-Free Buildings,” with a panel focused on the role design and design professionals play in building sustainability, energy efficiency, and carbon emissions reduction. Moderator Fernando Arias, Director of Sustainability at Clark Construction Group, asked industry experts about the challenges of designing high-performing buildings.
Speakers included:
- Arathi Gowda, Associate Director, Team Leader Performative Design Group, SOM
- Melissa Wackerle, Senior Director, Sustainable Practice & Knowledge, The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
- Anica Landreneau, Senior Principal, Global Director of Sustainable Design at HOK
- Tommy Zakrzewski, Ph. D., Vice President, Director of Building Engineering Physics, HKS