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# Embodied Carbon and the Envelope

> In this webinar, Dakota Jones explores Embodied Carbon and the Envelope, diving into one of the most critical topics in sustainable design.

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In this webinar, Dakota Jones explores Embodied Carbon and the Envelope, diving into one of the most critical topics in sustainable design. Learn how embodied carbon impacts building envelopes and discover strategies to reduce environmental impact through smarter material selection and design decisions.

## What you'll learn

* What embodied carbon is and why it matters in building design
* The role of the building envelope in carbon reduction
* Key materials and systems that influence embodied carbon
* Strategies for evaluating and selecting low-carbon products
* Best practices for designing more sustainable, high-performance envelopes

## Watch the recording

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<Note>
  Watching the recording does not provide AIA continuing-education credit.
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## Webinar details

* **Date:** April 29, 2026
* **Presenter:** Dakota Jones
* **Partner:** [Kingspan](https://app.acelabusa.com/manufacturer/kingspan-a8829a0b325c4cb88d863da7d24ade7a)