Welcome to the Gābl Media Continuing Education podcast feed! Each podcast is approved for continuing education credits.Tackling Embodied Carbon: Lessons from the Boulder Community Hospital Deconstruction ProjectAIA CES program ID: GMG.0018Approved LUs: 1 LU|HSWPrerequisites: NoneProgram level: EntryAdvance learner preparation: NoneWhat if the greenest building is the one that already exists—but in pieces?This course goes inside a groundbreaking case study where architectural salvage becomes a tool for climate justice. Learn how one team dismantled an entire hospital—not to destroy it, but to build something new. This is what carbon-conscious construction really looks like.Program DescriptionIn this AIA-approved LU|HSW course, structural engineer Alexis Vitello, Director of the Team Carbon Unit at Kalani Engineers and Builders, takes us behind the scenes of one of the most ambitious deconstruction efforts in the country.At the center of the conversation: the Boulder Community Hospital, a facility methodically disassembled for parts—not scrap. The structural bones of this building found new life in civic infrastructure, including a fire station, turning demolition into regeneration. Through Vitello’s lens, we get the unfiltered reality of testing reclaimed beams for integrity, cataloging hundreds of components, and overcoming regulatory, logistical, and cultural resistance.But this isn't just a story about sustainability. It's about rethinking how architecture engages with climate, cost, and community. From embodied carbon accounting to supply chain disruption, from architectural reuse to lifecycle innovation—this episode offers real tools for design professionals ready to act, not just talk, on sustainability.Learning ObjectivesParticipants will be able to:Identify the processes and challenges involved in deconstructing buildings for material reuse.Analyze the impact of embodied carbon on the construction industry's environmental footprint.Develop strategies for integrating material reuse into new construction projects.Evaluate the benefits of a circular economy approach within municipal and private construction projects.Who Should Take This CourseThis course was made for architects, engineers, and construction leaders who:Want to move beyond sustainability as a buzzword and engage with real-world carbon reduction strategiesWork on municipal, institutional, or commercial projects where circular economy approaches can reduce waste and costAre involved in design, documentation, or planning and need to understand the practical application of reuse logisticsWant to stay ahead of regulatory shifts and client expectations around decarbonization and green building mandatesIf you're serious about climate-conscious design that doesn’t just check boxes but redefines the future of building, this course is for you.Why It MattersEarn AIA LU|HSW credit while exploring one of the most ambitious reuse case studies in U.S. design historyGet inspired by a project that turned waste into opportunity—and carbon into currencyLearn how to design for disassembly, integrate salvaged materials, and cut carbon at scaleWalk away with immediately applicable insights on reuse inventories, lifecycle documentation, and embodied carbon metricsThis isn’t about theory. It’s about what your next project could look like...

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