Leading experts will present cutting-edge research on key topics—including residential and commercial buildings, electric vehicles (EVs), and low-income households—and help the U.S. Department of Energy prioritize research and action in several areas.
Whether you’re new to the Oakland EcoBlock project or deeply engaged and eager for an update, this is your chance to get the inside scoop from the project’s leads.
On May 29, Dr. Miriam Aczel, with support from Dr. Phillippe Phanivong, presented the Oakland EcoBlock project as part of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH)’s Science Talk series.
On May 7, Dr. Phillippe Phanivong, with support from Dr. Miriam Aczel, showcased the EcoBlock project in an online seminar for the Australian National University (ANU)’s Battery Storage and Grid Integration Program (BSGIP).
The National Institute is the premier event for college faculty, students, and technical professionals aspiring to improve their knowledge and application of high-performance building operations. This year’s theme is “Less Carbon, More Action! Strategies for Buildings & Technician Education.”
Siegel & Strain Architects presented the Oakland EcoBlock as one of three case studies on adaptive reuse as part of AIA California’s Climate Action webinar series.
EcoBlock’s Amy Dryden, along with Alex Laskey of Rewiring America, will be keynote speakers for the second day of the Behavior, Energy, and Climate Change (BECC) Conference.
Siegel & Strain Architects will present three recent and current reuse projects—including the Oakland EcoBlock—and discuss the process, opportunities, and benefits, as well as the challenges and lessons learned, of reusing and upgrading existing buildings to benefit the climate and community.
JUMP into STEM challenges the next generation of building scientists to help solve the industry’s most pressing issues and is open to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students across a variety of majors.
The Water Conservation Showcase is California’s flagship event that addresses the most pressing water issues facing the Golden State today. The EcoBlock Water team will share key findings and lessons learned from the project.