Analysis shows how much reclaimed bricks slash embodied carbon

Reclaimed clay bricks were found to have a negative Global Warming Potential (GWP). The post Analysis shows how much reclaimed bricks slash embodied carbon appeared first on Construction Management.

Feds Nix Carbon Emissions Standards for Coal- and Gas-Fired Power Plants

In final rule, Trump agencies are gutting nearly all current carbon emissions requirements for coal- and gas-fired power plants—and are proposing to remove all pollution control standards in a separate rulemaking.

RIBA to publish Stirling shortlist carbon data following ACAN campaign

The Architects’ Journal RIBA to publish Stirling shortlist carbon data following ACAN campaign The RIBA is to publish the whole-life carbon data for this year’s Stirling Prize contenders after the Architects Climate Action Network (ACAN) urged it not to prioritise aesthetic taste over sustainability credentials The post RIBA to publish Stirling shortlist carbon data following ACAN campaign appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Gino Spocchia

Ultra-low-carbon brick shapes new landmark London theatre

A pioneering ultra-low carbon brick made from near 100% recycled construction waste has been used to create the striking colourful façade of The Yard Theatre in Hackney Wick, one of London’s most anticipated new cultural buildings. Designed by Takero Shimazaki Architects, the rebuilt 220-seat venue more than doubles the capacity of the theatre’s original home, […] The post Ultra-low-carbon brick shapes new landmark London theatre appeared first on Architecture Magazine.

Bristol City Leap targets carbon gains

Bristol City Leap, a public-private partnership between Bristol City Council and Ameresco, will decarbonise some of the city's top carbon emitting buildings.

Advancing Circular Construction

Efficiency of new buildings in the UK has been improving. While the operational energy progress on embodied carbon, the lifecycle emissions of the materials and components within buildings, has been much slower.

RICS - WBEF - 2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction: Spotlight on materials 11052023

The 2022 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction provides a global snapshot on progress of the buildings and construction sector towards decarbonisation, and reviews the status of policies, finance, technologies, and solutions in the sector during the past year. In this video, Mae-ling Lokko, Assistant Professor at Yale University School of Architecture, puts a spotlight on the global impact of materials used in the buildings sector on carbon.

WSJ - Greenwashing: When Companies Aren’t as Sustainable as They Claim 21042023

Some companies like American Airlines and H&M have made promises to become more environmentally friendly to attract positive press and increase business. They’ve frequently used buzzwords like ‘sustainable’, ‘carbon neutral’ or ‘eco-conscious.’ But if they fall short of their goals, who holds them accountable? WSJ’s Shane Shifflett explains how greenwashing can mislead consumers into believing something is eco-friendly.

FT - The Carbon Market Opportunity, 02032023

Much has been discussed about the carbon market, here is how it actually works. Lombard Odier explains the difference between voluntary and compliance carbon markets and outlines the importance of high-integrity carbon projects. How investors can support companies’ decarbonisation strategies and diversify their portfolios via carbon markets

Fully Charged Show - Is Carbon Capture An Excuse To Burn More Fossil Fuels?! 24012023

What if we could take back the Carbon from the atmosphere and store it or, even better, remove it completely? Could that fix the Climate Crisis and get us to Net Zero? That's the hope of Carbon Capture and Storage and Carbon Dioxide Removal Companies and, perhaps unsurprisingly, Oil Companies Helen Czerski finds out whether CCS and CDR is an effective solution, or an excuse to continue burning fossil fuels or even, a necessary sidekick to renewable energy.

What percentage weighting on ESG / Carbon Footprint are you seeing in tenders?

Are Geopolymer Concrete and Cement the answer to taking carbon out of our structures?

Does anyone have an example of a management plan or recommendation report for reducing carbon emissions from the construction process please?

Why do we demolish so many buildings?

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