Dr. Alexandra “Sascha” von Meier, the co-Principal Investigator (PI) of the Oakland EcoBlock project, will give a presentation on April 28 at 6 pm as part of the UC Berkeley Science at Cal lecture series. Dr. von Meier will present the aspirations, progress, and difficulties of bringing EcoBlock to fruition and how it can be replicated on a larger scale.
Despite its complexities, block-level decommissioning is likely more effective than an individual, house-by-house approach, offering untapped economies of scale that can be replicated across California. Dr. Therese Peffer provides insight into the challenges of pruning gas at the neighborhood block scale and its implications for the Oakland EcoBlock project.
Curious about the effects of indoor air on human health and well-being? UC Berkeley’s Center for the Built Environment will host a guest talk by Professor Benjamin Jones from the University of Nottingham on July 31 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm PT. This is a hybrid in-person and online event.