Integrating Prevention and Response for Resilient Built Environments

In this session, Ian Lahiff will lead a thought-provoking discussion with Phillip Donovan and Kristy Walson, who will bring their extensive experience in the field of resilient, sustainable building design, construction, and building management to the conversation.

The session will be structured as follows:

1. What is resilience in Florida and the built environment?

2. The Carbon Correlation to a Resilient Future:

Explanation of how LEED emphasizes energy efficiency and carbon reduction.

         Discuss the shift away from energy as primary focus to carbon as the primary focus, and how this supports resilience in a more holistic way.

         Case studies and examples demonstrating successful implementation of these strategies.

         Correlations to issues, mitigate climate adaptability: The Future of LEED Document.

         Case studies can include solar and battery storage, electrification, geothermal, flooding, heat, etc.

         Discussion on the long-term benefits of these preventive measures in mitigating climate change.

3. Resilience as a Response Strategy:

         Exploration of how LEED addresses resilience in building design and operations.

         Examples of resilient building practices and their effectiveness in real-world scenarios.

         Discussion on the synergy between resilience strategies and energy/carbon management.

4. Integrated Approach to Sustainability:

         Insights on the importance of integrating preventive and response strategies.

         Benefits of a holistic approach to building design and operations.

         Future trends and developments in sustainable and resilient building practices.

5. LEED Highlights:

         Ian Lahiff will provide an overview of the key resilience factors and innovations in LEED.

         Discussion on the importance of these updates in the context of current environmental challenges.