Seeing the Forest Through the Trees—A Guide to Low Carbon Buildings

Join us on April 1 in Bend, Oregon, for a special event focused on a crucial part of the growing demand for housing in Deschutes County, one of the fastest-growing counties in the state. At this event, Energy Trust of Oregon's latest Net Zero Fellow, Jeff Stern of LEVER Architecture, will explore the relationship between energy efficiency and building materials on the path to zero-carbon buildings. He will discuss how these concepts shape material and assembly choices to achieve superior building performance while reducing environmental impact.

This event is also a great opportunity to have a dialogue with experts on the topic of mass timber and learn how you can apply to become our next Net Zero Fellow during our open application period. Stick around after the event for an opportunity to network with catered snacks.

Based on his impactful new report, “Seeing the Forest Through the Trees—A Guide to Low Carbon Buildings,” Jeff will discuss:

• Optimal approaches for different building types to reduce whole-building carbon
• Feasibility of zero-carbon buildings in the current building climate
• Comparisons of exterior building assemblies designed to meet Passive House standards for wood stick framed and mass timber, plus comparisons of embodied carbon and much more
• Three case studies that address various building types, including affordable townhomes, rental apartments and a Black Business Hub with retail and office space

About Net Zero Fellow

Jeff Stern is a senior associate at LEVER Architecture. With almost 30 years of experience practicing in the Northwest, Jeff has held broad and varying roles as project leader, designer, manager, technical resource and mentor. At LEVER Architecture, he helps lead the firm’s sustainability initiative and has been instrumental in its 2030 carbon commitment. As one of the first certified Passive House consultants in Portland, Jeff completed numerous Passive House and nearly net-zero energy projects, some of which have been featured in Dwell, Architectural Record and The Wall Street Journal. Jeff is passionate about projects that push the envelope of sustainability to help combat climate change, improve our neighborhoods and cities, and create spaces that inspire.

Info: This in-person event has limited seating, so please reserve your attendance today.

Host or Publisher Energy Trust of Oregon New Buildings