LETI has been working in collaboration with other bodies and industry groups to resolve these inconsistencies and have published the ‘Embodied carbon target alignment document’.. Based on this document and the comparison of the current targets defined by LETI, RIBA and GLA, an average performance for non-domestic commercial building performance (A-C) would be to achieve an embodied carbon around 1400kgCO.
As such, there’s going to be quite a distinct focus on looking at some of the new technologies and working out whether they are actually going to be suitable in another fifty years time..I also think there will be a huge drive to reduce material quantity in buildings.
As a result, there will be less carbon going into the building and the lifecycle impact of the building will be lower.I don’t believe this is necessarily achievable just by changing materials.You’ll also need to look at reducing the quantity of materials and their transportation distances, as well as other similar considerations.. IP: What one piece of advice would you give to an architecture student about how to deliver sustainable design?.
HH: Listen to your sustainability team.They have so much knowledge they will be able to share with you.
It’s not just for them to tell you what to do as such, but as an architect you will have the most impact on a building if you try to work as a team.
Incorporating passive design in your projects will mean less M&E services will be required, which means you will benefit architecturally from things like higher ceiling height, larger areas needing smaller risers and smaller plant rooms.TCN+ is part of the UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI) Transforming Construction Challenge, along with The Construction Innovation Hub, The Active Building Centre, and a raft of other UK based projects involving academic and industry stakeholders.
TCN+ is focused on shaping the future of construction by tackling problems that have plagued the industry for years: how to take advantage of digital opportunities, solve productivity issues, move to a manufacturing mindset, and cut carbon through energy efficient buildings.. Over the last few years, TCN+ has invested over £1 million pounds of funding into 14 innovative research projects.From digital twin initiatives to the evaluation of business models, the projects look to inform future practice and policy.
When choosing who to fund, the TCN+ team sought projects targeting the construction industry’s pain points, as well as programs showing innovative potential.Ideas addressing small business and regional initiatives were particularly welcomed, as the team were keen to support lesser known voices outside of the big firms.
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