C.Scale

I'll be presenting at next week's #VERGE24 in San Jose. This climate tech conference brings together sustainability professionals to explore emerging trends and work to accelerate the speed and scale of impact. On Wednesday morning I'll be in the Shark Tank (so to speak) pitching C.Scale as part of a highly-select group of buildings-focused start-ups. Please come and vote for me (if I'm deserving). The winner goes to the main stage to compete with other sector winners for....fame and fortune? Message me if you willl be there and would like to meet up! Use my discount code VSPKR24 to save 10% on your #VERGE24 registration. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3RLB2VJ.

I'll be presenting at next week's #VERGE24 in San Jose. This climate tech conference brings together sustainability professionals to explore emerging trends and work to accelerate the speed and scale of impact. On Wednesday morning I'll be in the Shark Tank (so to speak) pitching C.Scale as part of a highly-select group of buildings-focused start-ups. Please come and vote for me (if I'm deserving). The winner goes to the main stage to compete with other sector winners for....fame and fortune? Message me if you willl be there and would like to meet up! Use my discount code VSPKR24 to save 10% on your #VERGE24 registration. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3RLB2VJ.

C.Scale ❤️ Autodesk Forma. This collaboration "help[s] democratize access to what has historically been a very specialized part of the architectural design process," explains Marta Bouchard, Autodesk AEC sustainability lead. Read more about the collaboration in today's article from Metropolis Magazine: https://lnkd.in/esVWxgaC

C.Scale ❤️ Autodesk Forma. This collaboration "help[s] democratize access to what has historically been a very specialized part of the architectural design process," explains Marta Bouchard, Autodesk AEC sustainability lead. Read more about the collaboration in today's article from Metropolis Magazine: https://lnkd.in/esVWxgaC

Did you know that all registered California architects are required to log 5 hours of Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD) training during each renewal period? Check out our own Brad Jacobson, FAIA's 1-hr accredited course at this week's Monterey Design Conference, where he will share how EPIC and other early-phase tools are helping architects achieve Zero Carbon design.

At Autodesk University this week and the focus on climate action is palpable! Our work with Autodesk Forma on got a shout out in CEO Andrew Anagnost’s opening keynote, and I’ve been to more than a half-dozen sessions focused on whole life decarbonization. Here’s some highlights ~ 🔮Kevin Walsh and Ellis Herman did an ahhhmazing presentation on using Rhino + Forma’s carbon analysis to support a wide-ranging form-finding exercise. Pictured below. 🛣️ I am feeling so stoked on the mitigation potential of software-driven approaches to decarbonizing roadways. Renaud de Montaignac explained to me that the emissions to build the Paris Olympic stadium are about the same as those emitted building only 6km of roadway 😭 luckily, Sheena Zhang and ORIS Materials Intelligence are on the scene 🚗 👉👈In other software domains, there can be a major disconnect between the “bits” (in the computer) and “the atoms” (in the real world). For design software, though, these are much more intrinsically connected. Autodesk’s investment in supporting and scaling decarbonization will be catalytic in the real world. C.Scale is all-in to staying at the front-line of this transformation. And, of course, great to see friends! Daniel Stine, AIA, IES, CSI, CDT, Well AP, Blerina Celniku, Jesse Keefe, Deborah Liu, Assoc. AIA - I see you out there, bringing about the transformation we need tomorrow in the design we do today ❤️

Last year, California became the first state in the country to adopt #EmbodiedCarbon reduction requirements for large buildings through its mandatory green building code. Referring to the GHG emissions generated during the production, transportation, construction, and disposal of building materials, #EmbodiedCarbon accounts for a significant portion of a building's total carbon footprint. This means we cannot meet our climate goals without addressing embodied carbon, and one of the best ways to do that is through building code. Thanks in part to support from Conscience Bay Research and collaboration by experts from RMI, Carbon Leadership Forum, New Buildings Institute, and The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), we’re now seeing other states start to follow CA’s lead. Last month, representatives from these orgs gathered in-person for the first time to create a shared strategy to accelerate the adoption of embodied carbon requirements in building code, set near-term goals and engagement priorities, and determine critical actions to overcome barriers. Over the next two years, this group will continue collaborating on code and standards development, stakeholder engagement, research, and other activities that support embodied carbon adoption in building code. By working together to advance these goals, we can amplify our impact and drive more meaningful progress 💪 💡.

It’s conference season! If you missed Jack Rusk at Net Zero, check him out next week at Autodesk U. Still hungry for more C.Scale? Brad Jacobson, FAIA will be talking decarb at the Monterey Design Conference, Verge24, and Greenbuild in the next two months. See you out there soon.

Our work with Schneider Electric on the Building Decarbonization Calculator is all over the news! C.Scale is honored to be recognized by the world's most sustainable company for our contributions to "machine learning models that support climate action at speed and scale.” We see enormous potential in vertical AI (that is, AI specific to a particular sector) to support scalable decarbonization, and our work so far is just the beginning! Here's a few articles highlighting the project - Utility Dive: https://lnkd.in/e9rkjmgP ESG Today: https://lnkd.in/ex5-sHDg ESG News: https://lnkd.in/daVKpYr5 Smart Buildings Show: https://lnkd.in/ekTv6cvu

We're excited to share some big news from #ClimateWeek NYC! 🌍 Introducing the Building Decarbonization Calculator—a powerful tool we’ve co-developed with Schneider Electric and JLL to help building owners and operators assess Energy and Carbon Conservation Measures (ECCMs) in real time. It’s designed to drive carbon reduction while maximizing financial returns. What makes it special? This tool pushes the boundaries of digital-first retrofits by mapping what can be achieved with minimal interventions, using smart software and hardware instead of traditional, intensive retrofit strategies. What users can expect: 🤑 Maximized ROI: Analyze both carbon reduction and financial returns. ⚠ Regulatory Advantage: Align with NYC's Local Law 97 and CRREM pathways to avoid fines. 🛣 Simplified Compliance: Get a clear roadmap for meeting local mandates and improving operations. ✅ Proven Results: A Boston analysis showed $3.7 million in energy savings and $1 million in avoided fines over 10 years. #Decarbonization #Sustainability #digitalfirstretrofits #BuildingRetrofits