Structural Steel and Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments [G1]

Green design and construction has quietly transitioned from the hot topic of the day to a more analytic, design based approach to building construction. This session will investigate how the switch from a focus on material attributes to Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments impacts design decisions related to structural steel and what designers need to consider when selecting a structural framing system.

Intended Audience: Engineers, Fabricators, Erectors, Detailers, Architects
Track: Sustainability

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