Building Materials of the Future - Reducing Emissions in Construction

Explore innovative building materials and techniques that could revolutionize the construction industry and reduce global emissions in this 46-minute panel discussion from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival. Discover how carbon-sucking concrete and mass timber skyscrapers are becoming market-ready solutions to combat the 12 percent of global emissions attributed to manufacturing and construction. Learn from industry experts, including entrepreneurs and inventors, as they discuss futuristic building techniques and their potential for scaling up. Gain insights from speakers such as Justin Worland from TIME, Margaret Hansbrough of Third Coast Climate Solutions, Robert Niven of CarbonCure, and Michael Green of MGA | Michael Green Architecture. Delve into key themes explored at the Aspen Ideas Festival, including Heat, Power, Connection, Trust, Money, and Beauty, and understand how these concepts intersect with sustainable construction practices.

Building Materials of the Future