Retail takes lead in net zero race

Many supermarkets and retail parks have high EPC ratings and are adopting energy-saving strategies.

Property industry welcomes TPT guidance launch

The government taskforce’s latest guidance provides a “helpful dictionary” to support clarity of reporting as the property sector transitions to net zero.

New report highlights role of construction industry in net zero push

The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) has released a crucial report emphasising the pivotal role of decarbonising the construction industry in … The post New report highlights role of construction industry in net zero push appeared first on Inside Construction.

Manufaktuuri kindergarten, Tallinn

The Architects’ JournalManufaktuuri kindergarten, Tallinn An open international contest is being held for a new net zero carbon kindergarten in Tallinn’s Manufaktuuri quarter [Deadline: 27 June 2024] The post Manufaktuuri kindergarten, Tallinn appeared first on The Architects’ JournalMerlin Fulcher

EPR secures planning for ‘net zero’ 16-storey Manchester office building

The Architects’ JournalEPR secures planning for ‘net zero’ 16-storey Manchester office building Manchester City Council has approved  EPR Architects’ designs for an ‘operationally net zero’ office, which will replace an existing college building only completed in 2000 The post EPR secures planning for ‘net zero’ 16-storey Manchester office building appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia

Vox - The tricky plan to pull CO2 out of the air 06042023

Will carbon dioxide removal work? It has to. Vox looks at actual progress to date compared to targets set by Governments

RICS - WBEF Week 2023 - Investor interest in climate-related risk assessments on built assets, 09032023

The 2022 RICS sustainability report shows that almost three-fifths of global respondents believe that investor interest in climate risk assessment for built assets has risen in the past year. Is the much-needed change in the industry happening fast enough? What strategies are investors choosing to decarbonise their portfolios? What needs to change for the construction industry at large to decarbonise more and to do so at pace?

RICS - The RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) 2nd Edition Consultation, 17032023

The RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment (WLCA) is set to become the world-leading standard for carbon measurement in the built environment. Widely used by professionals across the UK, and internationally, the second edition will establish a global benchmark for consistent carbon measurement at all project stages. The RICS is currently consulting on the second edition and is seeking feedback from those involved in all phases of construction projects.

RICS - WBEF - Affordable net zero housing in the world’s urban megacities, 06032023

Affordable and innovative green housing will accelerate the transition to net zero and conversely, if new housing is not climate friendly, it will negatively impact the climate threat. Can net zero, healthy, smart homes be affordable? How are the world’s megacities adapting, and what are the prime examples?

HS2 - on track to net zero webinar, 22032023

In partnership with Decarbonising Transport Week, this webinar explores: • The project and operation of HS2 – delivering zero carbon travel between London, Birmingham, Manchester, and the biggest cities in Scotland. • HS2’s modal shift impact – enabling more journeys to be made by electric powered trains and active forms of travel in place of fossil fuelled road vehicles and planes. • The prevalence of high-speed rail in Europe and how it has decarbonised the continent’s transport system.

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

Can net zero carbon targets be helped by a change in tax such as VAT to zero for refurbishment and reuse and 20% on new build?

What are the thoughts on C2C (Cradle to cradle) in the context of the built environment? Is it seen as a key element in the drive to NETZERO carbon? a