News tagged reducingcarbon
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Eco-Friendly Building Ideas: Innovative Designs for Sustainable Living
The post Eco-Friendly Building Ideas: Innovative Designs for Sustainable Living appeared first on UK Construction Blog. In the face of growing environmental concerns, sustainable living has transitioned from a niche interest to a mainstream demand. Eco-friendly building ideas are pivotal for this shift, focusing on reducing carbon footprints and improving energy efficiency in homes and commercial structures. These concepts intertwine with architectural innovation and construction practices, fostering spaces that harmonise with […]
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Scottish architects condemn ditching of climate change target
The Architects’ JournalScottish architects condemn ditching of climate change target Architects north of the border have called for a ‘credible and robust’ plan for reducing carbon emissions after the Scottish Government abandoned a key climate change target The post Scottish architects condemn ditching of climate change target appeared first on The Architects’ JournalGino Spocchia
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City launches initiative for reducing carbon in historic buildings
Heritage practice Purcell worked on guide explaining how heritage assets can be retrofitted responsibly
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Sustainable steel and the ‘dash for scrap’
There has been a surge in demand for scrap steel recently – but there are better ways of reducing carbon emissions in constructional steelwork, Nick Barrett says. The post Sustainable steel and the ‘dash for scrap’ appeared first on Construction Management.
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The public wants to make changes to reduce emissions – but it needs support
The UK has made notable progress on reducing carbon emissions over recent decades, decarbonising faster than any other G7 country between 1990 and 2021. But much of this has been done in the background, mainly through decarbonising energy generation. Going forward, a larger proportion of… The post The public wants to make changes to reduce emissions – but it needs support appeared first on New Civil Engineer.
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