RIBA survey flags barriers to delivering low-carbon buildings

The Architects’ JournalRIBA survey flags barriers to delivering low-carbon buildings A survey of architects has highlighted the biggest barriers to delivering sustainable buildings as being project cost restraints, client demands, poor engagement and value engineering The post RIBA survey flags barriers to delivering low-carbon buildings appeared first on The Architects’ JournalJim Dunton

Eco-housing winners slam ‘depressing’ amendments to RIBA 2030 challenge

The Architects’ JournalEco-housing winners slam ‘depressing’ amendments to RIBA 2030 challenge Three winners of the government’s Home of 2030 competition have criticised the RIBA’s ‘depressing’ and ‘ill-judged’ amendments to its climate pledge The post Eco-housing winners slam ‘depressing’ amendments to RIBA 2030 challenge appeared first on The Architects’ JournalWill Ing

RIBA defends 2030 Climate Challenge after making targets easier

The Architects’ JournalRIBA defends 2030 Climate Challenge after making targets easier The RIBA has defended its 2030 Climate Challenge after amending the embodied carbon targets, which are now easier to achieve The post RIBA defends 2030 Climate Challenge after making targets easier appeared first on The Architects’ JournalWill Ing

RIBA - Construction Contracts and Law Report 2020, 22072022

This report details the findings of the RIBA's survey of 950+ construction professionals on their experience of legal and contractual practice over the past twelve months, complimented by a series of articles from cross-sector experts

RIBA - RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge, 21072021

The built environment is responsible for around 40% of global carbon emissions and architects have a significant role to play in reducing UK greenhouse gas emissions to net zero. The Royal Institute of British Architects has developed the 2030 Climate Challenge to help architects design within a climate conscious trajectory and provides a stepped approach towards reaching net zero. Watch Alex Tait, Head of Technical Practice at RIBA, give a brief introduction to the 2030 Climate Challenge