All COP26 articles – Page 3
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CommentBuilding Talks Net Zero Podcast: Eco-activist architect on the power of protest
Episode 3: Tom Bennett interviewed about Extinction Rebellion and getting arrested | Cundall’s Simon Wyatt explains NABERS UK
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CommentSmall steps can help our industry take big strides
An evidence-based approach and incremental progress should make all the difference
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CommentWill onshore wind stage a comeback?
Signs are emerging of a thaw in the government’s attitude to onshore wind, writes Angus Walker
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CommentConditions are right for seismic change. It’s time to ask really tough questions
Current economic and environmental uncertainties provide an opportunity for all of us to reconsider what we are doing – and why
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CommentLeaner, low-tech architecture can stand the test of time
Make each building element work as hard as possiblex
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CommentBuild energy-saving data centres into development plans
Recovering waste heat and connecting it into a local network could provide enough energy to supply an entire neighbourhood
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CommentMake it cheaper to do the right thing
The government must create the economic incentives to change the systems we use
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CommentGreener solutions require a longer-term view
Sustainable design needs significant investment but the social and economic benefits are clear
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CommentEarly engagement is key to better results
Realising that communication needs to happen as early as possible on a project is a lesson often learnt too late
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CommentBuilding Talks net zero podcast interviews LETI founders
Episode 2: Personal stories behind the London Energy Transformation Initiative | Cundall’s Simon Wyatt on how financial institutions are driving change
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NewsJCB inks multi-billion pound deal to buy green hydrogen
Firm calls on government to show commitment to hydrogen sector
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NewsMore than nine out of 10 construction firms want mandatory carbon calculations on projects
Survey finds overwhelming majority of industry firms think whole life carbon calculations should decide whether or not schemes get planning approval
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CommentThings will only change if we work together
Collaborative and strategic system-wide analysis and action is required if we are to improve the built environment, says Maria Smith
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CommentReduce our reliance on concrete and steel
Build less and use more sustainable materials, says Anthony Thistleton
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CommentBe prepared for new rules on compulsory electric vehicle charging
All new-build homes and offices with parking spaces will soon be required to have electric vehicle charging points. Neil Gosling examines the implications
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CommentWe must (and we can) operate more sustainably
Regulation would help manufacturers and suppliers display their credentials and specifiers choose more wisely
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CommentWe can make concrete carbon-neutral
Emissions can be absorbed at source through a simple chemical process, says Barney Shanks
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CommentConsider the whole life to get a clearer picture
Concentrating on operational use means we fail to track and understand the true carbon footprint of buildings, says Chris Carroll
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CommentRescue the old, ensure the new evolves
The success of our new building projects lies in how they can evolve and change to meet future needs, says Ben Gibson
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CommentIt’s time for regulation to reduce embodied carbon
Our industry needs a strong signal that gives confidence to invest in decarbonisation, says Julie Godefroy