Session

Precast concrete is a durable material that is well known for its strength and resilience and ability to protect the lives, livelihoods, and lifestyles of people and communities. Part of that equation is contributing to safe and healthy spaces where occupants can live and work.

Learning Objectives:

• Attendees will learn about attributes, benefits, and considerations of using precast concrete in the holistic design of healthy buildings.
• Participants will understand what a healthy building is, as well as related programs and definitions to measure this.
• Attendees will discover ways that precast concrete contributes to indoor environmental quality, fire/life safety, acoustics, daylighting, and more.
• Case studies will highlight healthy buildings that utilized precast concrete to accomplish their goals.