In-person option! Making our way back to in-person events after four-and-a-half years online!

Thursday, October 10, the Lab and South Seattle College are thrilled to present environmental scientist, speaker, and author, Mike Dieterich, for an engaging discussion around Net Zero Energy. This presentation will interest sustainability professionals, corporate planners, municipal leaders, educators, and anyone interested in zero energy and carbon reduction strategies.

We're able to have 60 attendees in-person at South Seattle, as well as our usual virtual option. Get there early to grab a coffee and say hello to industry colleagues.

The presentation will cover net zero in three phases. Phase 1: Zero Energy Design, for buildings with a bit of zero carbon; Phase 2: Corporate Zero Energy Planning and Roadmapping; Phase 3: Zero Energy and Carbon Applications in Districts like schools or municipalities and the integration of planning. Each phase will be followed by a Q&A session to dive deeper into the topics.

What will be learned:

  • Understanding of Zero Energy Design principles
  • Strategies for achieving zero carbon in various settings
  • Integration of zero energy and carbon planning in municipalities
  • Optimization and resilience planning techniques
  • Insights into sustainability and decarbonization efforts
  • Steps to achieve net zero energy and zero waste
The Sustainable Building Science Technology (SBST) Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program at South Seattle College prepares students to become skilled building science professionals in the built environment industry. Students learn about building science, management, essential technologies, and finance/budgeting through innovative, personal, and affordable classes. The SBST degree enhances prior education and work experience, preparing graduates for careers managing structures that are healthier, more durable, efficient, economical, and sustainable. The classes are delivered in a hybrid format, designed to accommodate the needs of busy schedules or working adults.

 

Mike Dieterich

About Mike, Founder and Fractional Chief Sustainability Officer

Recognized Energy and Sustainability leader with 19 years of experience in environmental design, policy, optimization, and innovation within the built environment. A Degreed Environmental Scientist and LEED AP specializing in zero carbon, zero waste, net-zero energy projects, and energy efficiency programs.

Sustainability influencer via TEDx talks, presentations to the US Congress and UN, a best-selling book, and production of a short documentary. Adjunct professor at the University of Houston. Honored to be one of the Environment + Energy Leaders 100 for 2021.

Mike has completed a research fellowship at Rice University on Resilience in the built environment after large storm events and with the National Science Foundation.