Counting Up, Another Way of Getting to Netzero

Most sustainable architectural practices seek to mitigate the environmental impact of building and operating projects, but there is another way that designers can make a positive contribution to the environment - by maximizing habitats on project sites. Rather than counting down the negative impacts, count up the number of ways that a site can improve conditions for the web of life in the city, including for humans.

Washington, DC is one of the most ecologically diverse and habitat rich cities of its size in the world. How can this resource be supported? This panel of designers and ecologist will discuss the ecology of the District, the practices that contribute to the health of our habit, how positive impact can be measured, and case studies that illustrate methods for creating healthy urban habitats such as recreating native communities of plants and biomimicry practices for green roofs and green walls.

In partnership with AIA|DC