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Understanding Embodied Carbon in Glass

Presented by Bryce Given With Vitro Architectural Glass

Bryce Given is the Architectural Manager for Vitro Architectural Glass in BC, AB, and the Northwest US, helping designers, architects, and contractors navigate the glazing selection process and this wonderful material's influence on energy performance, aesthetics, comfort, and connectivity. Bryce has been in the commercial construction industry for 17 years, 1/3rd of which has been spent representing float glass suppliers. Bryce is a member of the Board with the Washington Glass Association and appreciates a nuanced and holistic approach to glass selection.

Summary of Presentation & Learning Objectives

Learn how high-performance architectural glass contributes to embodied carbon and how it can significantly improve the energy efficiency of buildings while reducing their operational carbon.

Learning Objectives

1. Defining Embodied Carbon and where to find this information for a manufactured product
    
2. Reducing Embodied Carbon and Operational Carbon to postively affect the natural environment quality.
    
3. Strategically selecting combinations of low-e coatings and glass substrates to lower building energy usage and Operational Carbon.
    
4. Planning for challenges to a project's Embodied Carbon reduction goals and the maintenance of sustainable building practices.