Built Buildings Lab
A knowledge-to-action nonprofit accelerating existing buildings as climate action and justice solutions.
our vision.
Built buildings transformed into humanity's greatest resource.
our mission.
Built Buildings Lab elevates the knowledge, stories, and resources that people need to act on the embodied value of existing buildings.
news and events
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Design the Future Podcast with Billie Faircloth
Research Director Billie Faircloth joins “Design the Future” hosts Kira Gould and Lindsay Baker. In this episode, Billie dives into spanning boundaries and building platforms, including the project of launching Built Buildings Lab with co-founder Lori Ferriss. Tune in the hear more about Billie’s journey and her outlook on built buildings.
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Global ABC Annual Assembly
April 7-8
Lori Ferriss will represent the Climate Heritage Network at this year’s Annual Assembly of the UN Environment Programme’s Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction. Follow us on LinkeIn for live updates and important takeaways.
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SHIFT Boston Convening
June 5
Join Lori Ferriss to discuss how can we learn from the global south for a transformation towards a resilient climate- and culturally-responsive global architecture.
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