Webinar: Resilience and Net Zero

On February 26, 2026, the Global Network for Zero (GNFZ) held an engaging live, virtual event exploring the ways in which resilience and net zero go hand-in-hand — a timely look at how climate risk is reshaping the future of high-performance buildings and infrastructure. 

Thought leaders from sustainability, design, and resilience shared practical insights you can apply right away. Watch the recording and hear from:

• Alan Scott, Director of Sustainability, Building Science Solutions, Intertek

• Ken Filarski, Founder and Principal, FILARSKI/ARCHITECTURE+PLANNING+RESEARCH

• Holly Neber, Chief Resilience Officer, AEI Consultants

• Douglas Pierce, Director of Regenerative Design, Architect, Associate Principal, Perkins&Will

• Daniela Zuloaga Romero, Americas Adaptation and Resilience Services Leader, Arup

• Dena Prastos, Founder, Transdisciplinary Designer, Indigo River

• Mahesh Ramanujam, President and CEO, Global Network for Zero

Many case studies and resources were shared, and are provided below to supplement this session.

• CRE Guide to Natural Hazards and Property Insurance Underwriting | ULI Knowledge Finder

• E3429 Standard Guide for Property Resilience Assessments

• ASTM Releases New Standard Guide for Assessing Property Risk and Resilience - Urban Land Magazine

• IBHS.org – Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety

• Fortified Performance in Hurricane Sally

• Universal Taxonomy for Natural Hazard and Climate Risk and Resilience Assessments

• REDi Rating system - Resilience-Based Design Initiative