Event Summary
The event “How to measure the impact of materials?” will feature Federico Salas, Lead Architect at CJI, and Mariela Gamboa, Impact Analyst at CJI, as speakers. During the talk, they will discuss the variables that are measured to evaluate the environmental impact of materials used in construction and design projects and the necessary steps to carry out this measurement effectively. Additionally, the speakers will share specific examples of materials and their environmental impact to provide a basic guide for measuring the impact of materials in responsible construction and design projects.
Attendees of this event can gain valuable insights into evaluating the sustainability of materials and make informed decisions when selecting the most appropriate materials for their projects. This talk is particularly relevant for those looking to build and design responsibly, with the goal of positively impacting the environment and society as a whole.
Speaker
Mariela Gamboa / Impact Analyst
Mariela Gamboa is an Environmental Engineer with a passion for architecture and design. Her experience includes a project for linking carbon neutrality to the RESET standard (Requisitos para Edificaciones Sostenibles en el Trópico) with CFIA (Colegio Federado de Ingenieros y Arquitectos), where she contributed her expertise in measuring the environmental impact of construction and design projects. At CJI, Mariela leads all impact metrics and has been instrumental in creating guides, resources, and calculators to help measure impact.
Mariela’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond her professional life. She is deeply interested in sustainable urbanism and strives to make a positive impact on the environment and society.
Federico Salas / Team Lead Architect
Costa Rica-born architect Federico graduated from the University of Costa Rica in 2017. He has contributed to large-scale projects for several institutions, including the Ministry of Public Education, Ministry of Justice, and Judicial Power. As a private consultant, he worked on a proposal for a multi-modal urban transport station. As leader and co-founder of the citizen’s collective Nostrasladamus, he has collaborated to publish documents on urban mobility by the Ministry of Planning and Economic Policies, focusing on reducing car dependency by promoting pedestrian and active mobility-focused infrastructure and public transportation. Nostrasladamus also collaborated on the redaction of the first law dedicated to cycling mobility and safety in the country. Fede is learning all about bio construction, regenerative agricultural holistic systems, and bamboo design. He believes implementing natural materials, vernacular architecture, and ancient construction knowledge into modern residential projects is the way to reduce the construction industry’s carbon footprint. Fede is a musician and is passionate about the creative process and design behind public spaces, urban communities, cinema, furniture, and origami. He has even tried his hand at creating his own hot sauces.
Agenda
Talk. 30 mins
We will comment on the considerations to measuring impact on materials
Questions and answers. 30 min
We will dedicate 30 minutes to answering the questions of the participants
Total duration. 1 hour
Times to keep in mind
- New York, Virginia: 7:00pm
- Colombia, México, Panamá, Perú, Ecuador: 6:00pm
- Costa Rica, Nicaragua: 5:00pm
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