Ryan McEvoy (GAIA): Speaker at Greenbuild 2024 Conference in Philadelphia.
We're excited to announce that Ryan McEvoy (Principal & Founder at GAIA) has been invited to speak at the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo in Philadelphia, PA.
Ryan will present in the session titled “Measuring Impact: Buildings, People, Planet” on Thursday, November 14, at 10:30 a.m.
As an early adopter of LEED, Ryan McEvoy will share GAIA’s experience in decarbonizing buildings at scale. His presentation will focus on the measurable impacts of LEED certification, particularly in the industrial sector.
Ryan will draw from his 23+ years of experience as a green building consultant and his company (GAIA)’s project experience with embodied carbon reduction, life-cycle assessments (LCAs), and the integration of renewable energy.
Ryan will demonstrate how sustainability can drive profitability and environmental-social impact.
Session Info
Date: Thursday, November 14, 2024
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Presenters
Moderated by Mili Majumdar, Senior VP, Innovation and Research at USGBC
Ryan McEvoy, Founder and Principal at GAIA
Alessandro Bisagni, Founder and President at Bee Inc.
Amina Helstern, Senior Regenerative Design Advisor and Associate Principal at Perkins&Will
The session will cover:
The evolution of USGBC/GBCI’s role in the green building movement over the past 30 years.
GAIA’s approach to early design-phase energy modeling and whole-building life-cycle assessments to reduce embodied carbon.
The financial benefits of integrating renewable energy solutions such as solar to achieve net-zero carbon operations.
Case studies and impact metrics from GAIA’s work on high-performance industrial portfolios.
Ryan’s presentation will highlight the influence of LEED’s focus on embodied and operational carbon metrics, providing insights into how these advancements are shaping future design and construction decisions.
About Greenbuild:
Greenbuild is the world’s largest green building conference and expo in the world. Founded in 2002, the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo has become the go-to place for the green building industry to convene, and it is where the future of the green building movement is shaped. It’s where inspiration happens, business relationships are cultivated, innovation is recognized and celebrated, and where people from around the globe come to reconnect and remind each other why they do what they do – and why they work hard every day to better the built environment.
Thousands gather at Greenbuild each year to renew their commitment to the green building movement. The conferences include uplifting speakers, unmatched networking opportunities, showcases, LEED workshops and tours of green buildings in each local market.
Celebrities, activists and politicians have graced the Greenbuild stage. Past speakers include: President Barack Obama, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney, President Bill Clinton, famed astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, director James Cameron, explorer and author Sebastian Junger, Ret. Gen. Colin Powell, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former Vice President Al Gore, and actor and activist Jane Fonda, among many others. Grammy Award-winning artists X Ambassadors, Sheryl Crow, Maroon 5, Bon Jovi and Train are just a few of the artists who have provided entertainment during Greenbuild.
In North America, Greenbuild is owned and operated by Informa Exhibitions U.S. and presented by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
About GAIA:
Since 2005, GAIA has been a leader in the sustainability consulting industry, working with real estate developers, owners, contractors, architects, and capital partners to create high-performance, energy-efficient buildings. Recognized as a LEED Proven Provider, GAIA is at the forefront of decarbonization efforts across all building sectors, including industrial portfolios and REITs, institutional and education, multifamily and hospitality, retail, and offices. Read more →
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Jennifer Lo jen@gaiadevelopment.com
