Incorporating Environmental Metrics into Probalistic Seismic Performance

The Applied Technology Council (ATC) has made available for review a 90% draft of the ATC-86 report recommending approaches for incorporating environmental metrics into the ATC-58 probabilistic seismic performance methodology. The SEI Sustainability Committee has been asked to review the 80-page document. SEI-SC will provide comments by December 12th.

The work of implementing the recommendations in the ATC-86 report is funded in part by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

You may inquire about the review process by emailing info@seisustainability.org. Stay tuned for further updates on this interesting work by our member affiliated organization.

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Structural Engineers Association of Northern California

The engineers of Northern California have long been leaders in sustainable design. Many of the SEI Sustainability Committee's founding members hailed from this region. The SEAONC Sustainability Committee continues to meet and discuss advances in sustainable structures. See their latest news by following the link.
http://www.seaonc.org/member/committees/sustain.asp

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ASCE Task Committee on Sustainability

The ASCE Task Committee on Sustainable Design was established in 2009 with the charge to:

·      Define the role of ASCE in advancing sustainability

·      Review work by the USGBC

·      Develop an action plan for ASCE to advance the principles of sustainable development

·      Determine if certification of civil engineers would advance sustainable design

The primary outcome of their efforts to date was the publication of a Sustainability Action Plan for ASCE. Learn more by following the link.

http://www.asce.org/Sustainability/ASCE-and-Sustainability/Committee-on-Sustainability/

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IStructE Sustainability

It’s often said that Europe has been leading the way in sustainable design. The Institution of Structural Engineers is the world’s largest membership organization dedicated to structural engineering. The London-based organization believes that structural engineers play a vital role in the sustainable development of the build environment. Learn more about the organization and their tips for greening design by following the link.

http://www.istructe.org/resources-centre/technical-topic-areas/sustainability

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