Workshops/Symposiums

The Stanford Building Decarbonization Learning Accelerator (BDLA) hosts workshops for professors who are interested in incorporating the BDLA teaching materials into their existing curriculum or developing a new building decarbonization course.

Upcoming Workshop

Stanford University

EmpowerEd: Building Decarbonization Faculty Training Workshop

August 3-5, 2026

 

Join faculty from HBCUs across the country for a 3-day immersive workshop held on-campus at Stanford University focused on clean energy, sustainability, and building decarbonization. This hands-on training, led by Stanford’s Building Decarbonization Learning Accelerator (BDLA) experts, will equip educators with the tools and strategies to integrate sustainability, efficiency, decarbonization, environmental, and renewable energy into their curricula.

Target Audience: Faculty in architecture, engineering, and construction-related disciplines at HBCUs in the United States.

Where: Stanford University

Costs Covered: Travel, lodging, meals, and training materials are fully funded through a Department of Energy award to Florida A&M University and Stanford BDLA.

Contact: Lindsay Franta | lfranta@stanford.edu | (323) 683-4104

 

Previous Workshops

Developing Building Decarbonization Curriculum

Developing a Building Decarbonization Curriculum is a course for professors and professionals to learn from experts in the field of building decarbonization an overview of the factors contributing to building energy efficiency and decarbonization, as well as learn teaching strategies and case studies to be able to introduce decarbonization into their curriculum.

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