All How construction can save the world articles – Page 2
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CommentJust do it: construction needs actions not words
There is no quick fix to developing sustainably but it is possible to live in close proximity to others and still enjoy personal space
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CommentGentle density: good for the planet and for our souls
There is no quick fix to developing sustainably but it is possible to live in close proximity to others and still enjoy personal space
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CommentWe can all make a material difference
Sustainability is more than a selling point. It is now an expectation.
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CommentA clear plan can show us the way to net zero
We need a science-based, data-driven strategy to hit our carbon reduction targets
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CommentMake sourcing local materials a building priority
The world’s resources are limited. We must treat them as such.
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CommentDesign flexibly to ensure your project is built to last
Demolishing buildings that have been up for 20 years is the biggest waste of resources
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CommentSustainability certification can benefit us all
The UK has an exciting opportunity to reset its economy along a sustainable development pathway.
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CommentWe must all measure up to tackle this climate crisis
Accurate measuring of emissions across the entire construction lifecycle requires a concerted effort
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CommentWe need to be doing more with less
Make green infrastructure integral to your plan and reap the environmental, economic and social benefits
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CommentPlant more trees in the right places
Make green infrastructure integral to your plan and reap the environmental, economic and social benefits
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CommentTraditional methods can still be most effective
Consider the whole picture when choosing the most environmentally-friendly materials
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CommentClosing the performance gap is crucial
Careful monitoring post-construction can shrink the difference between modelled and actual energy performance
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CommentAn annual carbon budget
If a developer cannot achieve net zero targets, then they should have to reduce what is built or pay for offsetting
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CommentLocal information centres to advise on greener homes
Every small town and borough should have one
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CommentCompulsory energy audits by bathroom and kitchen fitters
Those would ensure a new kitchen or bathroom does not preclude the changes that will be needed by 2030 – or make a bad situation worse, says Robin Nicholson, fellow at Cullinan Studio
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CommentWe need financial support for green innovation
Grants or tax breaks would incentivise those leading the quest to do things differently, says Paul Hamer
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CommentTime to accept some personal restrictions?
Looking outside, the streets are relatively car free; people just don’t own them. Instead they walk around a world whose day to day boundaries are prescribed by the limitations of human propulsion. Their homes are colder than might be considered comfortable and energy blackouts are more frequent than is ...
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CommentDo the right thing, don’t take the easy option
We need to be clear that building or retrofitting to net zero standards is a deliverable reality today. In fact, many of the approaches that enable us to achieve this standard owe more to nature-based solutions than cutting edge material composites.…
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CommentMaterials database is a passport for reuse
A circular economy is a necessity not a choice. Material passports offer an opportunity to gather and organise data about the materials within a building to facilitate their effective recovery and reuse at the end of the building’s life. They can inform the initial choice of materials, products and components ...
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CommentTidal energy: a realistic, scaleable alternative source
Stuart Murphy, founder of renewables project TPGen24, proposes an untapped resource that could help affirm construction’s sustainable credentials
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