REEF Presents: "Designing for Decarbonization"
The refrigerant transition is reshaping the built environment—and architects and engineers are on the front lines of this change. From mechanical system design to capital planning, design professionals have an essential role in advancing sustainable HVAC solutions that reduce lifecycle climate impact.
This REEF Quarterly Webinar will spotlight how A/E teams can bridge the gap between policy ambition, owner goals, and real-world project delivery. Attendees will gain insights into design strategies, policy signals, and lessons from recent projects that are helping to accelerate the adoption of ultra-low GWP and low-LCCP HVAC systems.
Key Themes
Designing for Low Climate Impact: How engineers balance feasibility, cost, and performance when specifying refrigerants and HVAC systems.
Integrating Goals into Capital Planning: Where refrigerant targets do (and don’t) show up in owner RFPs, design briefs, and project requirements.
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Interpreting new refrigerant policies—including the AIM Act, SB 1206, and CARB LRM—and understanding how they affect design decisions.
Lessons Learned from the Field: Success stories and cautionary tales from A/E professionals working to prioritize refrigerant-smart solutions.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is designed for:
Architects shaping sustainable building strategies and design requirements
Mechanical Engineers specifying HVAC systems and evaluating refrigerant options
Sustainability Leaders & Owner’s Representatives responsible for integrating refrigerant considerations into capital planning
Policy & Code Specialists translating evolving refrigerant standards into actionable design guidance
Facility Managers & Operators working with A/E teams to deliver long-term, low-impact systems
Featured Speakers
Our panel will feature perspectives across the design and policy spectrum:
High-Performance Mechanical Engineer – on specifying ultra-low GWP systems and navigating tradeoffs
Sustainability-Focused Architect or Owner’s Rep – on aligning refrigerant goals with capital planning and sustainability objectives
Code & Policy Specialist – on interpreting evolving refrigerant regulations and codes for practical implementation
Why Attend
By attending, you’ll walk away with:
A clearer understanding of how refrigerant choices influence whole-building sustainability outcomes
Strategies A/E professionals can use to champion low-LCCP systems in the design process
Insights into where the biggest gaps and opportunities lie for industry alignment
A chance to connect with peers working at the intersection of sustainable design, engineering, and refrigerant transition