Cutting concrete's upfront carbon19 September 2023IntelligenceCutting concrete's upfront carbonCutting concrete's upfront carbonRegion: United KingdomMore: Climate emergencyStephen CousinsSustainable architectureConcreteMaterialsDesign, construction & technology
Concrete ‘carbonation’ could cut production emissions and improve strength20 October 2023ProductsUsing concrete as a carbon sink could capture two Gigatonnes of CO2 a yearUsing concrete as a carbon sink could capture two Gigatonnes of CO2 a yearRegion: United KingdomMore: Sustainable architectureCarbon emissionsStephen CousinsConcreteDesign construction & technologyClimate emergency
Carbon concrete Cube cuts emissions and expands design options27 August 2021ProductsCarbon mesh can cut embodied emissions by 70%Carbon mesh can cut embodied emissions by 70%Region: EuropeMore: C³ – Carbon Concrete CompositeClimate emergencySustainable architectureDresdenGermanyDesign construction & technologyCube exhibition centreDresden University of TechnologyResearch and developmentStephen Cousins
Laing O’Rourke switches to low-carbon concrete on all UK projects10 May 2023ProductsContractor says the move will cut its embodied carbon by 28 per centContractor says the move will cut its embodied carbon by 28 per centRegion: United KingdomMore: ConcreteLaing O"RourkeSustainable ArchitectureDesign construction & technologyLow carbonStephen Cousins
Reused concrete arch has no bigger carbon footprint than glulam1 November 2021ProductsCould reused concrete be greener than glulam?Could reused concrete be greener than glulam?Region: EuropeMore: Climate emergencyConcreteGlulamEPFLResearchSwitzerlandReCreteEmbodied carbonStephen CousinsMaterials
Carbon cutting starts early with a carbon calculator19 January 2021IntelligenceWhole life carbon must be architects’ priorityWhole life carbon must be architects’ priorityRegion: United KingdomMore: H\B:ERTHawkins\BrownLouisa BowlesClimate emergencyEmbodied carbonWhole life carbonSustainable architectureCarbon calculator
In association with LazenbySpecify next generation eco-friendly polished concrete3 July 2023ProductsThrowing cement substitutes into the mixThrowing cement substitutes into the mixRegion: United KingdomMore: LazenbyConcretePolished concreteConcrete substitutesSpecification and complianceSustainablity
In association with LazenbyHandcrafted polished concrete breaks the mould5 April 2023ProductsThe pre-cast features and furniture collection reshaping interiorsThe pre-cast features and furniture collection reshaping interiorsRegion: United KingdomMore: LazenbyPolished concretePre-cast concreteSpecification and complianceInteriorsFit-outConcrete featuresConcrete furniture
What architects need to understand about whole life carbon and where they need to know more20 April 2023IntelligenceEverything you need to know about Whole Life Carbon AssessmentsEverything you need to know about Whole Life Carbon AssessmentsRegion: Rest of the worldMore: Carbon emissionsWhole life carbonNeal MorrisNet zero carbonnet zeroSustainablity
Concrete and climate-compatible design13 October 2021IntelligenceHow green ambitions can salvage something from high carbon materialsHow green ambitions can salvage something from high carbon materialsRegion: United KingdomMore: Webb Yates EngineersSteve WebbLiam BryantSustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyMaterialsConcreteEmbodied carbonClimate emergency
In association with LazenbyConcrete flexibility13 November 2015ProductsLazenby creates a tour de force of concreteLazenby creates a tour de force of concreteRegion: United KingdomMore: Polished concreteConcreteRefurbishmentLondonWorktopsThermal massConcrete worktopSink
Concrete's carbon emissions could be slashed 80%5 November 2018ProductsHuge reduction achievable using known technologies says Swiss reportHuge reduction achievable using known technologies says Swiss reportRegion: Rest of the worldMore: SustainabilityCircular economyCarbon emissionsConstruction industry