Brent Trenga

Sep 30, 2024 | wconline.com | Brent Trenga

Environmental product declarations are becoming an industry standard for driving down embodied carbon in the built environment. Embodied carbon refers to the amount of greenhouse gas emissions associated with upstream—extraction, production, transport and manufacturing—stages of a product’s life. Tools like EPDs are important for reducing the significant problem of climate-damaging embodied carbon in the built environment.

Apr 24, 2024 | buildings.com | Jennie Morton |Kurt von Koch |Brent Trenga

Courtesy of Chad Davies Imaging GroupWould you know this bright, airy space was originally a manufacturing facility? HGA was able to retain the building shell but completely reimagined the interior of Becoming Independent. Imagine a vibrant space that serves individuals with physical and intellectual needs. It has an open hall that transforms from art classes into a fundraiser gala. There’s a commercial kitchen and garden that provide socialization and training.

Mar 6, 2024 | buildings.com | Brent Trenga |Lauren Brant

In the pursuit of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the significance of decarbonizing the built environment cannot be overstated. With nearly 80% of buildings in 2050 already standing today, retrofitting existing structures has emerged as a pivotal lever on the pathway to net zero emissions. Recent findings from a new study underscore both the progress and the pressing need for expedited action in this domain.

Feb 1, 2024 | designandbuildwithmetal.com | Brent Trenga

Retrofits provide an opportunity to improve efficiency and make buildings more sustainable. They can also have a dramatic impact on appearance. Shown above is 808 Memorial Drive in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The building was retrofit with insulated metal panels from Kingspan.

Dec 20, 2023 | buildingenclosureonline.com | Brent Trenga

A new study revealed that U.S. emissions from the built environment have increased by 3% in the last decade - a trend that looks set to continue. Research by 3Keel and Kingspan found that reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from buildings are reversing in the U.S. According to the report, the nation’s building stock is “far off track for reaching net zero by 2050, and without major intervention is unlikely to align with such a trajectory in the coming years”.