Smart technology can play a vital role in decarbonising the built environment

By Paul Ruddick 2024-04-04T06:06:00

Reds10 has been working on one of the most advanced buildings in Europe for smart building control. The technology used points the way towards a greener, more sustainable future for the built environment, says the firm’s chairman Paul Ruddick

The rise of smart technology has been significant – and for good reason. With intensifying focus on the energy efficiency of buildings, it can play a critical part in decarbonising real estate and helping the UK to reach net zero by 2050.

We know that the built environment is responsible for 37% of energy and process-related carbon dioxide emissions and more than 34% of total energy demand globally. It follows that the construction industry can make a major contribution to solving the crisis while delivering on the UN’s sustainable development goals.

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