Reduce CO2 - With technology to zero emissions

The participants will be expected to review the draft paper and come prepared for a participatory workshop. The paper covers the overall problem of building emissions, both direct and indirect. The often-overlooked impacts of building material use are discussed. Also, the problems related directly to CO2 emissions and energy consumption by buildings are presented along with some new analysis methods for better system design. Finally, many new processes are discussed that have the potential to drastically reduce building CO2 production to nearly zero. It is hoped that participants will be able to contribute here with other new and potentially significant ways to eliminate building emissions. The combined impact of the building construction, operation and maintenance makes it the largest singles sector in terms of CO2 emissions. This paper and interactive workshop will generate new perspectives, and thereby increase the potential to utilize new technology and to incite new government and industry policy that will reduce building CO2 emissions.