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Articles by Brent Trenga

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New Report Shows Building Retrofits are Lagging in the Effort to Decarbonizing the Built Environment

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Brent Trenga
February 17, 2023

In the fight against the impacts of climate change, evolving building codes, performance standards and building practices are being utilized to improve sustainability, resiliency and efficiency—all key components in trying to meet the goals of the Paris Accord and achieve net-zero carbon by 2050. 


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Exploring Embodied Carbon Levels in Building Envelope Options

Brent web
Brent Trenga
February 22, 2021
The study compares different wall systems and their impact on embodied carbon to help building owners and architects make more informed materials selection
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Mitigating Climate Change

Increasing Resiliency in the Built Environment
Brent web
Brent Trenga
January 2, 2019
A massive report on climate change, the Fourth National Climate Assessment, published in November, emphasizes the threats posed by climate change and the impacts U.S. residents will see if no action is taken
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The Fight Against Climate Change

Taking Aim Against Carbon
Brent web
Brent Trenga
October 15, 2018
The issue of carbon was front and center at the recent Global Climate Action Summit in San Francisco, which highlighted several initiatives aimed at carbon reduction
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Adapt to Stretch and Reach Codes

The Next Step for the Building and Construction Industry
Brent web
Brent Trenga
August 20, 2018
The industry has taken steps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, but leaders should be ready to take these efforts further.
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