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This event is in the past.It took place on February 26, 2026 at MI-HQ East.


Sustainability Through Renovation: Reusing Built Assets
At MI-HQ East
Ypsilanti
Learn how renovation beats new construction for sustainability. Mark Smith breaks down the MI-HQ East project, from salvaging materials to cutting embodied carbon while adapting a building for Michigan's life sciences community.
Sustainability talk
Green building
Professional development
Life sciences
Tips
⚖️focuses on real tradeoffs, not just ideals
♻️salvaged equipment from other sites for the build
🤝great for architects and developers to network
Sustainability Through Renovation: Reusing Built Assets
At MI-HQ East
Ypsilanti


Learn how renovation beats new construction for sustainability. Mark Smith breaks down the MI-HQ East project, from salvaging materials to cutting embodied carbon while adapting a building for Michigan's life sciences community.
Sustainability talk
Green building
Professional development
Life sciences
Tips
⚖️focuses on real tradeoffs, not just ideals
♻️salvaged equipment from other sites for the build
🤝great for architects and developers to network
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