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
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

Virtual Building Decarbonization Workshop for Professors
Learn a background in building decarbonization, refresh your knowledge with up to date information, discover teaching strategies, and enhance your curriculum.

Building Decarbonization Virtual Teaching Workshop for HBCU Professors
June 4-5, 2025
Learn about building decarbonization, energy equity, and enhance your curriculum from experts in the field.

Building Decarbonization Teaching Workshop for HBCU Professors & Students
The Stanford Building Decarbonization Learning Accelerator (BDLA) will host a 1-hour webinar with experts from RMI and Stanford University.

Building Decarbonization Teaching Symposium
The Stanford Building Decarbonization Learning Accelerator (BDLA) hosted our second Building Decarbonization Teaching Symposium.

Building Decarbonization Teaching Workshop
The BDLA hosted a 3-hour virtual workshop for professors who are interested in incorporating the BDLA teaching materials into their existing curriculum.

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.