Making net zero building the reality21 February 2025IntelligenceThe UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard sets tough but achievable targets – how are architects targeting net zero in practice?.The UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard sets tough but achievable targets – how are architects targeting net zero in practice?.Region: United KingdomMore: DecarbonisationSustainablityLondonHertfordshireCambridgeArchitypeBere ArchitectsGbolade Design StudioNet zero carbon
Max Fordham’s house is a UK first net zero first20 April 2022ProductsUKGBC accreditation for sustainability pionneer’s homeUKGBC accreditation for sustainability pionneer’s homeRegion: LondonMore: Max FordhamNet zero carbonRIBA 2030 Climate ChallengeStephen CousinsClimate emergencyDesign construction & technologyUK Green Building CouncilNet Zero Carbon Buildings FrameworkPassivhausCircular Ecology
How an industry-wide standard for net zero buildings was created1 November 2024IntelligenceA pilot has been published for a UK Net Zero Carbon Building StandardA pilot has been published for a UK Net Zero Carbon Building StandardRegion: United KingdomMore: Building StandardsDavid PartridgeNet zero carbonStandardsLegal regulatory & statutory complianceBuildings
Tools to fire the journey to net zero15 February 2024IntelligenceUnderstanding whole life carbon assessmentUnderstanding whole life carbon assessmentRegion: United KingdomMore: Net zeroWLCASustainable architectureLegal regulatory & statutory complianceSimon Sturgis
Nine essential steps for fundamental design overhaul to achieve net zero15 July 2024IntelligenceNine key steps for a climate-conscious approach to architectureNine key steps for a climate-conscious approach to architectureRegion: United KingdomMore: Simon SturgisNet zerolow-carbon designTargeting ZeroMark CarneySustainable architectureDesign construction & technologyClimate emergencyBiodiversity net gain
West Fraser/ RIBAJ Meets podcast: 2030 – Meeting the Net Zero carbon challenge1 February 2023IntelligenceCan we meet Net Zero by 2030? Join the discussionCan we meet Net Zero by 2030? Join the discussionRegion: United KingdomMore: Wright & WrightACANAxis DesignSOMSterlingOSB ZeroCompetitionClimate emergencySustainable architectureJan-Carlos Kucharek
Mevocrete project aims for net zero cement25 January 2023ProductsAlkali fusion and steel slag waste are key to Teesside University schemeAlkali fusion and steel slag waste are key to Teesside University schemeRegion: United KingdomMore: Climate actionStephen CousinsMaterialsNet zero carbonDesign construction & technologyTeesside UniversityResearch and development
UK net zero strategy explained12 November 2021ProductsRoutemap lays out how each sector of British economy will reduce emissionsRoutemap lays out how each sector of British economy will reduce emissionsRegion: United KingdomMore: COP26Climate actionNet zero carbonGreen industrial revolutionBusiness clients & servicesLegal regulatory & statutory complianceCarbon emissionsStephen Cousins
In association with VectorworksDigital tool helps architects build towards net zero carbon7 September 2022ProductsCalculator allows designers to measure the environmental impact of their material and product choicesCalculator allows designers to measure the environmental impact of their material and product choicesRegion: United KingdomMore: VectorworksArchitectural softwareNet zero carbonBIMCADNet Zero Carbon Buildings Framework
Bath council’s testbed net zero planning policy shows promise8 December 2023ProductsBath & North East Somerset initiative shows strong CO2 savings despite cost and compliance problemsBath & North East Somerset initiative shows strong CO2 savings despite cost and compliance problemsRegion: South WestMore: Net zero carbonSustainable architecturePlaces planning & communityStephen CousinsHeat pumpsLegal regulatory & statutory complianceCarbon emissionsUniversity of Bath
Off Grid 2030 entries point the way to net zero architecture23 September 2021ProductsCompetition asked for family home designs adhering to the RIBA's 2030 Climate Challenge principlesCompetition asked for family home designs adhering to the RIBA's 2030 Climate Challenge principlesRegion: United KingdomMore: SterlingOSB ZeroNorbordOff Grid 2030SustainabilityOriented Strand BoardZero carbon
Architects prioritise retrofit in school buildings in 'fabric first' route to net zero15 November 2023ProductsYears of underinvestment in buildings undermines energy efficiency effortsYears of underinvestment in buildings undermines energy efficiency effortsRegion: United KingdomMore: DfERetrofitJosephine SmitUnited LearningADP ArchitectureEnerPHitArchitypeLawray ArchitectsNet zeroDesign construction & technologySustainable architectureAshdenGreen Future Investments