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
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
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
How many dinners is that building worth? Free carbon calculator for industry works for lay readers too9 April 2021ProductsElliott Wood aims its embodied carbon calculator at small practicesElliott Wood aims its embodied carbon calculator at small practicesRegion: United KingdomMore: Embodied carbonCarbon emissionsElliott WoodSCORSInstitute of Structural EngineersDesign construction & technologySustainable architectureCarbon calculator
Embodied carbon calculator app could slash construction emissions8 November 2019ProductsTrials of open source EC3 application show 30% cut in carbon costsTrials of open source EC3 application show 30% cut in carbon costsRegion: United KingdomMore: TechnologyAutodeskSkanska USAMicrosoftArupInterfaceProcurement & contractsCarbon Leadership ForumC Change LabsSoftwareSustainabilityCarbon calculator
In association with AutodeskUnderstanding embodied carbon in the built world - and how we can reduce it3 July 2023ProductsAs regulation and technology cut operational carbon, the construction industry must look at embodied carbon tooAs regulation and technology cut operational carbon, the construction industry must look at embodied carbon tooRegion: United KingdomMore: AutodeskTechnologySustainabilityClimate changeEmbodied carbonOperational carbonNet zeroProduct innovation
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
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
Low-carbon cement goes commercial17 June 2016ProductsGeopolymer cement claims 80% reduction in carbon emissionsGeopolymer cement claims 80% reduction in carbon emissionsRegion: United KingdomMore: Low carbonConcreteSustainability
Sugarcrete sweetens the carbon emissions pill26 May 2023ProductsSugarcane by-product bricks cut carbon footprint to 20%Sugarcane by-product bricks cut carbon footprint to 20%Region: United KingdomMore: Climate actionSugarcreteLow carbonUniversity of East LondonTate & LyleEarthshot PrizeStephen CousinsDesign construction and technologyGrimshaw Architects
AI hones energy and carbon use profiles9 March 2020ProductsCheck your appliances’ carbon costs on your smartphoneCheck your appliances’ carbon costs on your smartphoneRegion: United KingdomMore: AISmartphone appsEnergy efficiencySustainabilityCarbon emissionsStephen Cousins
Embodied carbon calculation tools using AI could find alternative materials ‘in minutes’15 January 2021ProductsLow carbon alternatives could be decided in minutes, not hoursLow carbon alternatives could be decided in minutes, not hoursRegion: South West & WessexMore: Stephen CousinsTechnologyClimate emergencyEmbodied carbonSustainable architectureUniversity of the West of EnglandCostainWinvic ConstructionEdgetrixCarbon calculator