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 Symposiums and Workshops
Building Decarbonization Teaching Workshop for HBCU Professors & Students
July 30-31, 2024
Learn about building decarbonization, energy equity, and enhance your curriculum from experts in the field.
Agenda:
Day 1 (afternoon)
- Intro to Building Decarbonization
- Equitable Decarbonization
- HBCU Energy Institute
- Architectural Responses
- Dinner with HBCU Green Fund
Day 2
- Building Electrification
- Renewable energy
- Embodied Carbon
- Teaching Strategies
- Net-Zero Building Tour
Where:
Morehouse College, Atlanta
When:
July 30-31
Contact us: stanfordbdla@stanford.edu
323.683.4104
Anthony Kinslow II, PhD, CEM is the founder and CEO of Gemini Energy Solutions which democratize the energy efficiency sector. Additionally he lectures two classes at Stanford University at the intersection of Clean Energy and Equity.
Peter Rumsey, Stanford University 
Peter Rumsey, founder of Point Energy Innovations and Stanford Adjunct lecturer, stands at the forefront of low-energy and net-zero building innovation with over 40 years of distinguished experience. Based in San Francisco, his engineering expertise has contributed to 50 LEED platinum projects, the highest number by any engineer in the U.S.
Felicia Davis, Founder of HBCU Green Fund
Felicia M. Davis is a staunch advocate for measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency retrofits, green building, renewable energy solutions, and an array of sustainable practices. In 2016, she founded the HBCU Green Fund to help finance green projects at historically Black colleges and universities. She has cultivated an extensive network of faculty, professionals, and student climate, energy, and environmental justice advocates.
Dr. Richard Schulterbrandt Gragg III
Dr. Richard Schulterbrandt Gragg III Is a professor of environmental science and justice, sustainability, and human health at Florida A & M University. In addition, he conducts research and community engagement in environmental justice and health disparities, workforce development in STEM, and environmental science and policy teaching. He collaborates across disciplines and sectors to foster participatory action and solutions. Currently, he serves as President at the up-and-coming HBCU Energy Institute, a National Technical Association project.
Previous Workshops
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.
Building Decarbonization Virtual Teaching Symposium
This exciting event showcased the latest advancements in teaching building decarbonization to the next generation and included presentations from industry leaders, professors, and students, as well as a chance for group discussions.