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
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
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
Low carbon bricks for your project as disruptors tackle climate change14 August 2023IntelligenceLow-carbon bricks cut construction’s environmental footprintLow-carbon bricks cut construction’s environmental footprintRegion: EuropeMore: MaterialsBrickLow carbonSustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyStephen 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
In association with MetsecReduced carbon steel offers a greener option1 November 2024ProductsMove to electric arc furnaces and light gauge framing systems are helping to improve sustainability of projectsMove to electric arc furnaces and light gauge framing systems are helping to improve sustainability of projectsRegion: United KingdomMore: Voestalpine MetsecSteelSteel framing systemsLow embodied carbon steelSustainabilitySpecification and compliance
‘Easy win’ design changes can cut embodied carbon in low-rise developments by 20%11 March 2022ProductsUKGBC report says architects in the role of masterplanners can learn several lessons from the researchUKGBC report says architects in the role of masterplanners can learn several lessons from the researchRegion: United KingdomMore: Stephen CousinsLow carbon
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
FerrousWheel steel reuse tool cuts embodied carbon24 March 2023ProductsFree Revit plug-in matches reclaimed steel and digital designsFree Revit plug-in matches reclaimed steel and digital designsRegion: United KingdomMore: Climate emergencySteelSustainable architectureStephen CousinsMaterialsCircular economyAdapt and reuseRevitDesign construction & technology
Digital tools to help cut embodied carbon25 March 2020ProductsHow to count the carbon in your designHow to count the carbon in your designRegion: United KingdomMore: TechnologyClimate emergencyEmbodied carbonConor HayesSustainable architectureCarbon calculator
How to calculate embodied carbon for the 2030 Climate Challenge19 January 2023IntelligenceMaking sure your design aligns with aspirational embodied carbon targetsMaking sure your design aligns with aspirational embodied carbon targetsRegion: United KingdomMore: RIBA 2030 Climate ChallengeSustainable architectureBusiness clients & servicesLegal regulatory & statutory complianceJess Hrivnak
Make low-tech our mantra and design clean and simple15 July 2021Intelligence100 years on from Vers une Architecture we need a reset to low-tech, sustainable, lean-carbon design, argues Edmund Fowles100 years on from Vers une Architecture we need a reset to low-tech, sustainable, lean-carbon design, argues Edmund FowlesRegion: United KingdomMore: Feilden FowlesLow-techLe CorbusierModernismHigh-techSustainable architectureDesign construction & technology