Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment

Name: Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment
Start: 2026-04-21T15:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-04-21T17:00:00+00:00
Location: AIA San Francisco, 140 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA

Who should attend: Architects, prop and climate tech Investors, building product manufacturers, sustainability leads, policy practitioners, and anyone working at the intersection of climate, materials, and the built environment.

Summary: The global building stock is set to double by 2060. Building materials already account for nearly 15% of global carbon emissions. The decisions made in the next five years will either accelerate decarbonization or lock in unsustainable emissions growth.

For the first time, the architecture and construction industry is generating high-resolution data on material selection at the moment those decisions are made. Climate commitments and compliance requirements are digitizing a $1.4T materials market. The gap between ambition and action is closing.

This panel brings together leaders across the supply chain — manufacturers, certifiers, technology platforms, and policy makers — to discuss how AI and real-time data are reshaping material procurement, where the technology gaps still sit, and how connecting climate goals to construction outcomes delivers better buildings for everyone.

Panelists:

Jack Rusk — Co-Founder & CEO, C.Scale (Moderator)

Lindsay Baker — CEO, Living Future

Mikhail Davis — Director of Global Market Sustainability, Interface

Aditi Agarwal — Building Embodied Carbon Specialist, California Air Resources Board

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For Architects: 1 LU/HSW credit available if you enter your AIA member number at registration.

Event is hosted by c.scale in partnership with AIA San Francisco's Committee on the Environment (COTE).

By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of SF Climate Week.

About Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment in San Francisco

Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment is a free independent taking place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at AIA San Francisco, 140 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA, San Francisco, United States. Attendance is free — register to secure your spot. Currently 119 people have registered out of 119 spots. The event runs for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment — key details

Date:: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Time:: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles)
Duration:: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Location:: AIA San Francisco, 140 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA, San Francisco, United States
Price:: Free
Format:: In-person
Attending:: 119 registered

What to expect at Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment

Join this independent over 1 hour and 30 minutes for an engaging session of learning, discussion, and networking with fellow attendees.

Who should attend Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment?

This independent in San Francisco is ideal for:

AI and machine learning enthusiasts and practitioners
designers and UX/UI professionals
data professionals and analytics enthusiasts
sustainability and climate tech professionals

Why attend?

Free to attend — no financial commitment required
Join 119+ other attendees in a vibrant community gathering

San Francisco event — April 2026

This afternoon independent is part of the growing events scene in San Francisco. Whether you're based in San Francisco or visiting for the independent, it's a great opportunity to connect with the local community. Browse more upcoming events in San Francisco on Rifio.

Topics and categories

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Frequently asked questions about Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment

When is Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment?: Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment takes place on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).
Where is Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment held?: Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment takes place at AIA San Francisco, 140 Sutter St, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA, San Francisco, United States.
How much does Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment cost?: Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment is free to attend. Register on the event page to secure your spot.
How many people are attending Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment?: 119 people have registered so far out of 119 available spots. There are 31 spots remaining.
How do I register for Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment?: You can register for Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment through the original event page on Luma. Click the "View on Luma" button above, or save it to your Rifio account to get reminders.
How long is Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment?: Closing the Circle: Data, Materials, and the Path to a Carbon-Neutral Built Environment runs for approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (America/Los_Angeles).