Join us for a series of research presentation events with Energy Trust of Oregon’s latest Net Zero Fellow, Jeff Stern, of LEVER Architecture. Jeff will discuss the relationship between energy efficiency and building materials on the path to zero carbon buildings.

Based on his impactful new report, “Seeing the Forest Through the Trees—A Guide to Low Carbon Buildings,” Jeff will discuss:

• Optimal approaches for different building types to reduce whole building carbon
• Feasibility of Zero Carbon buildings in the current building climate
• Comparisons of exterior building assemblies designed to meet Passive House standards for wood stick framed and mass timber
• Three case studies that address various building types, including affordable townhomes, rental apartments and a Black Business Hub with retail and office space