Brian Harris, principal at TCA Architecture Planning, teamed up with Brad Liljequist, manager for McKinstry, to discuss the Living Building Challenge (LBC) and its current and future effects on architecture. The Firehouse article breaks down what the LBC represents, unfolding the complexities of the green building standard.
The LBC works towards ensuring that architecture is prepared to adapt to changing global climates by adopting sustainable and renewing qualities. The main focuses of the LBC are the "expanded vision of a next-generation essential facility: resilient and autonomous operability; restorative environment; and lowest long-term total cost of ownership."